CUDA 2848 - SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR; Maintaining the Machine; Cleaning and Aligning Spray Nozzles

8.930-369.0 • 2848 • Rev. 4/13a
PARTS WASHER Maintenance Guide
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SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
MAINTAINING THE MACHINE
To ensure optimum performance and trouble-free
operation, observe the following maintenance schedule
consistently.
Daily Maintenance
• Checkthewaterlevel;addwaterifnecessary.
• Cleanthedebrisscreen.
• Removeoilfromthewashsolutionusingtheoil
skimmer system (See Using the Oil Skimmer
System).
Weekly Maintenance
• Examine the spray nozzles;clean and alignif
necessary (See Cleaning and Aligning the
Spray Nozzles).
• Wipe down the exterior of the machine using
degreaser spray and a soft, damp cloth. TO
PREVENT ELECTRICAL COMPONENT FAIL-
URE, DO NOT SPRAY THE MACHINE WITH
WATER.
• Detergent Concentration Level: Check deter-
gent level weekly to maintain concentration level
which decreases when water is added. The pH
level of this detergent must be in accordance with
the detergent manufacturer's recommendation.
NOTE: Degreaser spray and a damp cloth will usu-
ally remove all dirt and grime from the machine. For
particularly stubborn soap deposits, use a soft cloth
dampened with warm solution from the wash chamber.
Monthly Maintenance
• Cleanoutthesumpchamberanddetailsump
(See Cleaning out the Sump).
• Lubricate the door spindle using high-quality
automotive grease. Add grease until it begins to
flow out of the joint beneath the grease fitting,
then wipe excess grease from the fitting and the
joint (See figure below).
Semi-Annual Maintenance
• Lubricate the pivot pin on the turntable
motor assembly with machine oil or anti-seize
(See Figure Below).
• Lubricatetheupperandlowerpumpbearingsus-
ing high-quality automotive grease (See Figure
Below). Do not over grease the bearings; over
greasing could cause premature failure.
For 5HP pumps, add 1–2 strokes of grease every
six months; for pumps larger than 5HP, add 2–3
strokes of grease every six months.
Cleaning and Aligning the Spray Nozzles
To ensure optimum cleaning performance, it is important
that you examine the spray nozzles periodically and
clean and align them if necessary.
To clean a plugged nozzle, remove it from the spray
pipe and use a small wire brush to free the nozzle of
any obstructions. When you replace the nozzle on the
spray pipe, make sure you align it according to the
figure on top of the following page to maintain a proper
spray pattern.
NOTE: The spray nozzles are sized and positioned
to optimize the distribution of cleaning solution in
the wash chamber. If you remove the nozzles make
sure you replace them in the correct position on the
appropriate pipe.
Door Spindle
Grease Fitting
Pivot Pin
Compression
Spring Assy.
Grease
Fitting
Grease
Fitting