Watson-Marlow SP Series - Manual (Page 18)

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7 MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Only use original Bredel parts when maintaining the hose pump. Bredel cannot
guarantee a correct functioning and any consequential damage that occurs
from the use of non-original Bredel components, also see: “Safety” and
“Warranties”.
7.1 Maintenance and periodic inspections
In the diagram below it is indicated which maintenance and periodic inspections need to be
carried out on the hose pump to guarantee an optimal safety, operation and life of the pump.
Point Action To be carried out Remark
1 Check the lubricant
level Before start up of
the pump and on a
scheduled interval
during operation. Make sure that the pump casing is filled to half
way level with a specially compounded hose
lubricant. If necessary refill the lubricant (also
see “Maintenance”: “Changing lubricant”).
2 Check the pumphead
for any leakage of
lubricant around the
cover and the
flanges. Before start up of
the pump and on a
scheduled interval
during operation. See “Troubleshooting”.
3 Check pump for
deviating
temperature or
strange noises.
On a scheduled
interval during
operation. See “Troubleshooting”.
4 Check pressing
shoes for excessive
damage.
When replacing the
pump hose. See “Replacing pump hose’.
5 Internal cleaning of
the pump hose. Cleaning of the
system or product
change. See “Cleaning pump hose”.
6 Replacing pump
hose.
Preventive, this
means after 75% of
the hose life of the
first hose. See “Replacing pump hose”.
7 Changing lubricant After every 2 nd hose
change or after
5,000 service hours,
whichever comes
first or after hose
rupture.
See “Changing lubricant”.
8 Replacing pump
seal.
If necessary. See “Replacing seal ring, bearings and wear
ring”.
9 Replacing pressing
shoes.
Wear on the running
surface. See “Replacing pressing shoes”.
10 Replacing bearings. If necessary. See “Replacing pressing shoes”.