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4. Maintenance and Inspection
CAUTION
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Be careful not to allow the pump and lift to accidentally operate during maintenance and inspection.
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When performing maintenance or inspection, notify workers by hanging a sign or other method to
keep them from touching the unit.
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Gasoline is a high volatile fuel. Never use it for cleaning of the unit. Risk of fire or explosion may
exist.
4.1 Maintenance and inspection
INTERVAL ACTION
Daily
①
Inspect operation of pump.
②
Inspect operation of lift.
Weekly
③
Lubricate pump. (turbine oil, class#1, additive-free: ISO V 32)
Annually
④
Check for loose bolts and nuts.
Triennially
⑤
Overhaul pump.
①
Inspect operation of pump
Inspect pump to ensure the following:
- The pump operates normally and smoothly,
- There is no air/material leak in each part of the pump or air/material piping,
- There is no abnormal noise during pump operation, and
- There is no abrasion or deterioration apparently in each part of the pump.
②
Inspect operation of lift
Inspect lift to ensure the following:
- The lift operates normally and smoothly,
- There is no air leak in air piping of the lift,
- There is no abnormal noise during lift operation, and
- There is no abrasion or deterioration apparently in each part of the lift.
③
Lubricate pump
Lubricate pump according to the following procedure:
- Close the air valve for the pump and set the pump air regulator knob to 0MPa.
(With a lubricator)
- Disconnect the air piping from the air inlet of the pump and apply a few drops (approx. 0.5mL) of lubricant
directly to the pump.
(Without a lubricator)
- Check the amount of oil remaining in the lubricator and fill it with lubricant if needed.
④
Check for loose bolts and nuts
Check bolts and nuts according to the following procedures:
- Completely shut down the pump and lift by disconnecting from the air source, for example.
- Ensure that all visible bolts and nuts on the pump and lift cannot be loosened by hand.
⑤
Overhaul pump
Pump needs to be overhauled triennially. Please contact the retail store where you purchased your pump or
our business office for overhaul. Earlier overhaul is recommended depending on use frequency and
deterioration degree.
