Maintenance schedule

4.2. Maintenance schedule

Initial operation:

Check the rotational direction of the vacuum

 

generators

 

Check the line system

 

Adjust the suction tube

Daily:

Check warning signs on equipment for legibility

 

and completeness

 

Check the oil level in the oiler

 

Empty the water separator

 

Check operating pressure of the plant’s supply

 

network (5-6 bar (72.52-87.02 PSI) system over

 

pressure)

 

Check the oil level in rotary valve pumps

 

Follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions

Weekly/monthly:

Clean the filter cartridge

 

(according to the accumulation of dust)

 

Check that the main switch on the equipment

 

is functioning

Every six months:

Replace the filter cartridge

(according to the accumulation of dust)

Check the settings on the level probes (if present)

Check that all electrical and mechanical connections fit securely

Change oil and oil filters on the rotary valve pumps

Follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions

Lubricate the bearings with high melting-point grease on the rotary lobe vacuum pumps Follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions

SM4-618

Maintenance 4-3

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Sterling SGFE operating instructions Maintenance schedule