Watson-Marlow PF6 - Manual (Page 25)

INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK
PF6
PF6 IH EN 74-105-022 v1.04.doc Version: 1.04 Page 25 of 30
9 Maintenance & service
9.1 Daily maintenance
PF6 does not require any special daily maintenance, such as lubrication or the like.
9.2 Service
Should service be needed, please contact W-M Flexicon or your local supplier.
9.3 Methods and frequency of inspections for safety functions
Safety functions should be tested once a year:
 Tube Bridge
Remove the tube bridge and press PRIME.
The machine must not start if the tube bridge is not present.
Keep a log and read the previous log recordings to present an overview of the machines state.
After testing the safety functions the results must be recorded in the log.
9.3.1 Mechanical adjustments
Pump pressure
For adjustment of pump pressure for PF6 you will need the following:
• Pressure gauge suitable for measuring 0.8 - 0.9 bar and 3.0 - 3.5 bar
• Ø1.6 ID tube (app 0.5 m)
• Ø8.0 ID tube (app 0.5 m)
• Screwdrivers
• Loctite 2400
Illustration
Adjustment screws (A) for spring
force.
Stops (C).
Adjustment screws (B) for
maximum pump pressure.