When carrying out maintenance on the pump, use our spares and maintenance kits,
these contain all the components necessary to complete maintenance operaons
successfully. The item numbers of the spares and kits are given in Spares on page 36.
Examine the condion of any external accessory, lters or traps (if ed) when carrying
out maintenance on the pump. Refer to the instrucons supplied with these accessories
for the necessary maintenance procedures.
Table 9
Maintenance plan
Operaon Frequency Refer to secon
Check the oil-level Monthly Check the oil level on page
28
Replace the oil 3000 operaon hours Replace the oil on page 29
Inspect and clean the inlet-
lter
Every oil change Inspect and clean the inlet-
lter on page 29
Clean or replace the gas-
ballast O-ring
Every oil change Clean or replace the gas-
ballast O-ring on page 30
Clean the motor fan-cover Yearly Clean the motor fan-cover
and enclosure on page 31
Clean and overhaul the
pump
15000 operaon hours Clean and overhaul the
pump on page 31
Fit new blades 30000 operaon hours Fit new blades on page 31
Replace the capacitor Every 4 years Replace the capacitor and
test the motor on page 31
Test the motor condion Every 15000 hours of
operaon
Replace the capacitor and
test the motor on page 31
6.3 Check the oil level
Note:
1. If required, it is possible to check the oil
‑
level while the pump is operang, however
the pump must be switched o. Isolate the pump and other components in the pumping
system from the electrical supply before pouring oil into the pump.
2. Do not mix hydrocarbon lubricants with PFPE or vice versa. If the oil is mixed, drain
and rell with clean oil as described in Replace the oil on page 29.
Refer to Figure: General view of the pump on page 11 for the items in brackets.
1.
Check that the oil‑level in the oil sight‑glass is between the MAX and MIN level
marks on the bezel of the oil sight‑glass.
2.
If the oil‑level is near to or below the MIN level mark, remove the oil ller-plug and
pour more oil into the reservoir unl the oil reaches the MAX level mark. If the
oil‑level goes above the MAX mark, remove the oil drain‑plug and drain the excess
oil from the pump. Ret the oil drain‑plug. Ret the oil ller‑plug.
3.
If the oil is contaminated, drain and rell the pump with clean oil as described in
Replace the oil on page 29.
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