fluid-o-tech ROTOFLOW

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Summary

Materials Needed

# 1) Internal Retaining Ring Pliers;Spanner Wrench

Pliers for retaining rings or spanner wrench for screw-on caps.

# 2) Arbor press

Arbor press with at least 12" clearance for pressing operations.

# 3) Metal Rod

Rod for pressing out the shaft, approx. 0.4" diameter.

# 4) Bearing puller

Tool for removing 11 mm ID bearings or similar.

# 5) Metal Rod

Rod for pressing out washer and counterface, approx. 3/4" diameter.

# 6) Plastic Rod

Plastic rod for pressing counterface, approx. 1.1" flat end.

# 7) Plastic tube

Plastic tube to press seal onto shaft, flat end, approx. 0.475" ID.

# 8) Tweezers

Tweezers to aid in placing pins in the rotor.

# 9) Metal Tube

Tube to press bearing onto shaft, approx. 0.440" ID.

# 10) Blocks or supports

Blocks or supports to hold the pump during pressing operations.

# 11) Repair kit

Repair kit for the specific Fluid-O-Tech rotary vane pump.

Disassembly

Inspection

1) Pump Body

Checking the pump body for dents, cracks, or debris affecting assembly.

2) Bypass

Inspecting the bypass valve and seat for wear or damage affecting priming.

3) Rotor

Assessing the rotor's surface finish and slot condition for vane operation.

Reassembly

Testing

Rebuilding Specifications