Pump maintenance chart – SPP Pumps Auto Prime Q Series - QI200 User Manual
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Manual No/Rev
W72-008E / 9
Operators Instructions for
AUTOPRIME Q Range Pump Unit
Our policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to alter specifications at any time
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Pumping reduced with surging:
5.5.4.
Check that the impeller is clear of
debris and remove debris, if present.
5.5.5.
Check the non-return valve is clear.
Pump fails to prime after starting:
5.5.5.
Check suction hoses for leaks and
ensure all hose fittings are air tight.
5.5.6.
Check that volute drain cock is
closed.
5.5.7.
Check that the non-return valve is
free of debris and can seal when
closed.
Engine stops:
5.5.8.
Check engine fuel level, and refuel if
necessary.
5.5.9.
Check warning indicator lamps and
correct any faults indicated.
5.5.10.
Check the trip switch and reset.
Repeated resetting of the trip switch
indicates an electrical fault, call
service engineer.
6. PUMP MAINTENANCE CHART
Highlighted tasks in italics below are to be done by the pump operator, other tasks by the pump service
engineer. For engine maintenance periods refer to the engine operators handbook included within the
pump documentation pack.
PERIOD
TASK
After first 500
hours of
operation
IMPORTANT (Also required 500 hours after fitting a new vacuum pump)
Replace the four coalescer filter elements.
Replace the coalescer oil and oil filter.
Daily
Check and top up the coalescer oil. Check and top up the engine oil.
Check and top up the diesel fuel.
Check the fuel filter and drain off any
water.
Check and top up the mechanical seal oil reservoir level.
Check and top up the engine cooling water.
Weekly or
100 hours
Check security of all fasteners & fittings. Check battery electrolyte level.
Check condition of battery connections. Check security of battery mountings.
Drain any water from coalescer.
Check visually for leaks.
Monthly or
500 hours
Check priming tank air filter, clean if dirty.
Check fuel filler filter.
Check vacuum pump belt tension.
Check for contamination of coalescer oil
Check the condition of the vacuum pump belts and renew if necessary.
Grease the drive end pump bearings with 15grms of grease.
6 monthly or
3000 hours
Check and clean the level sensing probes.
Check electrical connections.
Check condition of non-return valve & flap.
Replace the four coalescer air filters.
Change mechanical seal coolant/lubricant.
Change coalescer oil and oil filter.
Check the vacuum pump drive belts and renew if necessary.
Clear and clean or replace the small air filter on the solenoid valve.
9 monthly or
4500 hours
Grease pump end pump bearing with 15 grams of grease.
Annually or
6000 hours
Check condition of impeller and wear plate.
Check and replace the coalescer & priming tank knitmesh filters.
Bi - annually
or 12000 hrs.
Repack pump bearings with grease.