PREVENTATIVE

MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

To maintain the best performance, you should follow the maintenance recommendations outlined here and in any included manuals from component manufacturers.

Weekly, or as often as needed

Check and clean the pump inlet filter.

An inlet filter has been provided to protect the pump from solid material that can enter and damage the pump impellers. material can enter the vacuum line if a loader filter is improperly installed or if if has a hole in it. Replace the pump inlet filter if it is torn or worn.

Check all V/belts.

The V/belts have a tendency to stretch, so an adjustable motor base is provided. Keep belts tight to prevent slip- page and wear. Do not use belt dressings.

Every 500 hours of operation

Grease the pump.

Use No. 2 bearing grease or the equivalent. Refer to manuals from the component manufacturer for additional information and instructions.

Every 1500 hours of operation

Change the oil.

The vacuum pump has been filled with the proper oil and tested by Conair before shipment. Even so, this oil should be changed periodically. Use SAE 40 regular or an equivalent oil.

Every three months

Check motor bearings and grease, if necessary. The motor is equipped with double-shielded ball bearings having sufficient grease to last indefinitely under normal service. But if the motor is used constantly in dirty, wet or corrosive atmospheres,

you should add 1/4 oz. of grease per bearing every three months. Use a quality, rust-inhibiting, polyure-based grease such as Chevron SRI. Refer to the motor manual

for additional instructions.

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Positive Displacement Pump

IMB036/0898