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M12/M15/M18
11. Maintenance 11.
Short description of the maintenance points.
Refer to 11.5 "Maintenance Work Instructions" for exact maintenance sequences.“
Maschine:
1 Strainer:
Clean monthly (possibly more often after
first startup). Found in the steam and
water supply lines and in front of the
vacuum pump.
11 Process water collecting tank:
Dispose of process water in accordance
with regulations. Do not allow to overflow!
2 Pressure gauge, steam generator (elec):
Check daily before starting machine.
Normal reading is a underpressure. If the
pressure has fallen, top up the water
level and aerate.
12 Still rake-out door:
For cleaning out the distillation residues
(See point 11.5.7)
3 Inspection cover, airshaft:
Open semiannually, check airshaft for
dirt.
13 Sight-glass, still:
Clean sight-glass when it is dirty.
4 Compressed air drain:
Drain water daily at the valve of the glass
tank.
14 Drying controller:
Check for dirt
5 Grease nipple, cage:
For monthly lubrication of the cage
bearing.
15 Limit switches:
Check limit switch function
6 Inspection cover, cage flange:
Open when needed, remove lint on the
back wall of the cage.
16 Manual valve, adsorption filter:
If adsorption is insufficient, drain and
replace cartridge.
7 Solvent filling valve:
Open in connection with program P51,
see Point 6.1.2 for further instructions
17 Sight-glass tank 3:
Semi-annual tank cleaning through the
sight-glass opening. Rinse with program
P50
8 V belt:
Check semi-annually and re-tension if
necessary.
18 Filler stub for water (elec):
Fill liquid to overflow, drain on lower stub
during annual inspection
9 Lint filter:
Clean daily or more often when there is a
lot of lint.
19 Strainer pump protection:
Check daily and clean when needed.
10 Button trap:
Clean the button trap strainer daily or
whenever it is dirty.