Pulsafeeder PulsaPro 900 EN - Manual (Page 20)

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6.1.3 Oil Changes
6.1.3.1 Service Level Definition
The recommended oil change intervals are dependent upon the operating environment and
level of pump usage, classified as follows:
Normal service
Clean/dry atmosphere, an ambient operating temperature of 0
°C to 40°C (32°F to
104
°F), and up to 2,000 annual operating hours.
Severe Service
Humid atmosphere, an ambient operating temperature below 0
°C (32°F) or above
40
°C (104°F), and over 2,000 annual operating hours.
6.1.3.2 Oil Change:
The recommended oil change interval is 2 years for normal service and 1 year for severe
service. The first oil change should be done after six (6) months of continuous operation
(approximately 1,000 hours). The procedure is as follows:
1. Disconnect the power source to the drive motor (e.g., lockout/tagout the motor
disconnect).
2. Relieve all pressure from the piping system.
3. Set the Stroke Adjustment to 0% Stroke.
4. Remove the oil fill cap.
5. Drain the oil by opening the Oil Drain Valve at back of the Gearbox underneath the base.
6. Close the Oil Drain Valve.
7. Fill the Pump with 20 Gallons (75 Liters) of PULSAlube Universal or Ultra.
8. Wait for 10 minutes for the oil to level across the pump.
9. Slowly add more PULSAlube Universal or Ultra until the oil level centers on the
gearbox sight glass and the pump head sight glass.
10. Replace the Oil Fill Cap.
11. Set the Stroke Adjustment to the proper setting.
12. Remove Motor Starter Lockout/Tagout.
Proper Oil
Level with
pump off
GEAR BOX PUMP HEAD
Rear Sight Glass