Slurry Pump
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Care and maintenance
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9.2.2 Maintenance recommendations
Metso Minerals recommends that the following actions are carried out prior to any
maintenance:
• clean down the pump, removing any accumulation of debris and/or slurry;
• ensure that inlet and outlet pipeline valves, if fitted, are closed;
WARNING
BEFORE OPENING UP THE PUMP, MAKE SURE THAT ANY LIQUID PRESSURE HAS BEEN RELEASED.
• on breaking a joint face, keep the gasket and ensure it is replaced on assembly;
• if using lifting gear to remove components, ensure that it is of adequate capacity and
that test certificates are valid;
• on larger size pumps it is recommended that special tools are used to help assembly or
maintenance.
For information regarding special tools please refer to Special Tools, section 9.3.
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