Watson-Marlow APEX10 - Manual (Page 35)

MAINTENANCE
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Point Action To be carried out Remark
1 Checking the lubricant
level. Before starting the pump
and at scheduled inter-
vals during operation. Make sure that the lubri-
cant level is above the
minimum level line in the
inspection window.
If necessary refill the
lubricant. Also refer to
§
8.4 .
2 Checking the pump-
head for any leakage of
lubricant around the
cover, the brackets and
the rear of the pump-
head. Before starting the pump
and at scheduled inter-
vals during operation. Refer to § 10 .
3 Checking the gearbox
for any leakage. Before starting the pump
and at scheduled inter-
vals during operation. In case of leakage con-
sult your Bredel repre-
sentative.
4 Checking the pump for
deviating temperature or
strange noises. At scheduled intervals
during operation. Refer to § 10 .
5 Checking the rotor with
integral pressing shoes
for excessive wear. When replacing the
pump hose. Refer to § 8.5 .
6 Internal cleaning of the
pump hose. Cleaning of the system
or fluid change. Refer to § 8.3 .
7 Replacing the pump
hose. Preventive, this means
after 75% of the hose life
of the first hose. Refer to § 8.5 .
8 Changing lubricant. After every second hose
change or after 5,000
service hours, whichever
comes first, or after hose
rupture. Refer to § 8.4
9 Replacing the seal ring. If necessary. Refer to § 8.6.1 .