Operating instructions

SECTION 5 - MAINTENANCE
GENERAL
Proper maintenance will ensure maximum life and trouble-free operation. While the maintenance
schedule presented in this section is not rigid, modifications should be based on experience with
operating the equipment at your facilities. A maintenance log should be kept to help establish a
routine maintenance schedule, as well as to monitor and adjust the schedule as necessary
throughout the equipment’s life.
When establishing a maintenance schedule consider duty cycle, ambient temperature, and
operating environment.
BEARING LUBRICATION
WARNING! TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS
LOCKED OUT, TAGGED OUT, AND DE-ENERGIZED PRIOR TO PERFORMING
MAINTENANCE.
The upper and lower shaft bearings (Figure 5-1) must be re-lubricated periodically based on
hours of operation. For safety, lubrication is to be performed with the degasser shut down, locked
out, and tagged out.
Figure 5-1 Upper and Lower Shaft Bearing Grease Fittings
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ACD-1500Degasser