Pulsafeeder Pulsa Series 200-680C - Manual (Page 12)

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Lubricating Instructions month interval check the and then start up in
PULSAlube is a custom blend outlet check valves. These instructions in this
oil with additives for lubrication items along with oil seal manual.
and hydraulic transfer service. inspection should be part of a
(For emergency routine service procedure. Long Term
requirements, a list of
acceptable commercial oils is
Oil Capacity For storage longer than 12
available). The diaphragm on months in addition to the
the cover of the gear box The standard 680C metering above, the following
assembly generally protects pump requires approximately procedures should be
the oil from contamination for one quart of PULSAlube oil to followed.
extended periods of time. A fill both chambers and prime
periodic six month check hydraulic pump head. 1. Every 12 months
should be made for oil level PULSAlube oil is available in PULSAlube oil should be
and possible contamination. one gallon cans, cartons of six drained from the gearbox
Under sustained conditions of gallon cans or 55 gallon The gearbox and
high humidity or if water is drums. hydraulic reservoir
present, the oil can become should be flushed with
emulsified and take on a STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS kerosene or petroleum
yellowish color. Change the Short Term base solvent, thoroughly
oil immediately if this occurs dried out with a rag, and
and examine the make-up Storage of PULSA Series then refilled with fresh
valve and other parts for pump for up to 12 months PULSAlube oil.
corrosion. A suction pump after shipment is considered 2. Every 12 months the
similar to a grease gun is short term. Under this motor should be
useful for removing oil from condition the recommended connected to a power
chambers, or it may be storage procedures are as source and the pump
drained from the ports at the follows: operated for a minimum
side of each chamber. of one hour. It is not
To establish a maintenance piston be manually warranty after extended
record and routine procedure, cycled through 3-6 storage the refurbishment and
check lubricant and drive cycles every 6 months. equipment inspection must be
mechanism at three and six 5. Prior to start-up, perform done by a Pulsafeeder
month intervals. At the first six a complete inspection serviceman.
condition of the inlet and accordance with
(6) one gallon cans, five and hydraulic reservoir.
1. The pump should be necessary to have liquid
stored indoors at room in the reagent head
temperature in a dry during this operation but
environment. the suction and
2. The pump gearbox and discharge ports must be
hydraulic reservoir is to open to atmosphere.
be completely filled with
PULSAlube oil within two
After 12 months storage
months after date of Pulsafeeder's warranty
shipment. cannot cover such items as oil
3. The gearbox and seals, gaskets, piston cups
hydraulic reservoir and other items which are
should be inspected subject to deterioration with
every 3-6 months. age. If the pump has been in
Maintain the oil level and storage for longer than 12
assure that no water or months it is recommended
condensation is present, that these items be replaced
follow Procedure II, Step prior to going into service.
A below. Material and labor to
4. It is recommended that recondition or replace this
the stroke length of the class of item is the
pump be adjusted to its purchaser's responsibility.
midpoint and that the For a one year service