Document P/N:
2P121260
Release Date: 02/27/2017
Revision: E
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Routine Preventative Maintenance:
Maximum service and trouble-free operation can be obtained from the SPM
®
well service plunger pump by
establishing a thorough preventive maintenance program as follows:
During The First 100 Hours of New Pump Operation:
Thoroughly clean the power end lube oil suction strainer after the first 50 hours and 100 hours
operation.
Change the power end lube oil after the first 100 hours operation and clean the lube oil reservoir.
Change the power end lube filters.
Daily Preventive Maintenance:
Check the oil level in the power end lube oil reservoir.
Check the oil level in the plunger lube oil reservoir.
Check the plunger pump for oil leaks and/or fluid leaks.
Check the power end lube oil system for leaks.
Check the plunger lube system for leaks.
Check the supercharge piping for leaks.
Visually check for loose fasteners in the following locations:
Power End mounting bolts.
Stay Rods, and fluid end attachment nuts.
Discharge Flanges.
Companion Flange.
Packing Nuts.
Retainer and Discharge Nuts.
If the suction stabilizer has a nitrogen filled bladder, check the nitrogen charge pressure and
correct as needed. Follow the manufacturer’s charging pressure recommendations, usually 60%-
80% of suction inlet pressure.
Weekly Preventive Maintenance:
Check all items on “daily” list.
Check all valves, inserts, valve seats, and springs.
Check all discharge and suction cover seals.
Check suction pulsation dampener for correct pre-charge.
Monthly (or every 200 hours) Preventive Maintenance:
Check all items on “daily” and “weekly” lists.
Check all fluid cylinder mounting bolts to insure that they are tight with a torque wrench.
Check all plunger pump-mounting bolts to insure that they are tight.
Change power end lube oil filters.
Check all supplies needed for routine maintenance such as o-rings, fluid seals, valves, valve inserts,
valve seats, valve springs, packing, oil seals, filter elements, etc.
Check condition of valve springs; check weight and tension.
Quarterly (or every 600 hours) Preventive Maintenance:
Check all items on “daily”, “weekly”, and “monthly” list.
Change the power end lube oil and refill with the proper grade of gear oil for upcoming ambient
conditions.
Thoroughly clean the power end lube oil suction strainer.
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MAINTENANCE
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