Satellite Slide Tank - Manual (Page 27)

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IMPORTANT : When adjusting your
vacuum pump oiler, use small
adjustment increments (no more than
one turn at a time). This helps protect
against running the pump dry due to
turning the adjustment knob too lean or
in the wrong direction.
• Check and refill the vacuum pump oil
reservoir every 4 hours of operation or
daily.
It is essential to check the oil level
regularly because the pump consumes
oil in the process of lubrication.
Average usage of oil is approximately
1-2 quarts per 40 hours, depending
upon the type of operation the pump is
subjected to.
Use only OEM recommended types
and brands of oil for your pump. Table
3.1, page 17, lists the manufacturer
recommended lubricants for the
Masport HXL3V or Conde Model 6
vacuum pump supplied with your
slide-in unit. If you have difficulty
obtaining manufacturer recommended
oil, contact Satellite Industries about its
availability.
In addition to maintaining the proper oil
level in the pump, it is also necessary to
use the correct oil weight depending on
the air temperature in which the pump
will be operating. See Table 3.1, page
16, for recommendations on oil weights
and corresponding air temperature.
When changing to a different weight oil,
the manual drip oiler must be checked
for the proper drip rate and adjusted if
necessary. See the “Vacuum Pump
Operation” section, page 16, for drip oiler
adjustment procedure.
• Grease the pump bearings every 4
hours of operation or daily.
It is important not to over grease the
pump bearings. Use only one or two
pumps on the grease gun when
greasing.
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NOTICE: Check the oil level in the rear
housing at regular intervals. Allowing the
pump to run low on oil during operation will
result in damage to the pump.
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NOTICE: Follow the manufacturer’s
recommended lubrication for your specific
vacuum pump. Because of differing oil
pump types and heat generation
characteristics among vacuum pumps,
using the incorrect oil can lead to
overheating and mechanical failure.
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IMPORTANT : DO NOT over grease
the pump bearings. Over greasing can
cause damage to the seals.
Periodic Vacuum Pump
Maintenance
Other maintenance for your vacuum pump
includes cleaning the exterior of the pump,
cleaning of the pump interior, checking
rotor vane wear, and replacing worn rotor
vanes.
Cleaning the Exterior of the Vacuum
Pump
Clean the mud and dirt off the exterior of
your vacuum pump on a regular basis.
This is especially important for air-cooled
pumps that need to be clean to allow heat
to radiate from them.
Cleaning Inside of the Vacuum
Pump
Occasionally a small amount of liquid, dirt,
or other contaminate may enter the pump,
restricting the ability of the vanes to glide in
the rotor slots. To prevent vane-restricting
buildup in your vacuum pump, clean the
inside of your pump with a flushing fluid at
least every three months.
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In addition, clean the inside of your pump
any time that water shows up in the oil
catch muffler or if excess moisture begins