Water Pump User Manual

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Rev: B Page 17 of 65
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7.0 Inspection and Preventative Maintenance Chart
Routine maintenance is an essential part of any successful pump installation. Properly
maintained FMC pumps are designed to offer years of trouble-free service.
Regular maintenance and inspection will keep your pump operating at peak
performance. FMC pumps have been carefully engineered to minimize maintenance
requirements and simplify these tasks when they are required. Regular inspections
allow operators to become familiar with normal pump operation so they can recognize
the signals of potential problems and schedule maintenance. The maintenance chart in
Table 3 shown below should be used as a guideline only. Many applications will require
adjustment of the intervals shown in this chart for severe or unusual operating
conditions.
Interval Component Service Remarks
Break In
Crankcase Oil Change
Drain and refill with new oil after first 50 hours of operation. Insure
that the magnetic drain plugs are cleaned to remove debris.
Period
Inlet Strainer Inspect
Clean if Required. The amount of material in the strainer will
determine the interval of cleaning.
Complete Pump Inspect
General inspection of pump and system to check for proper operation
of equipment.
Daily
Piston cup sets Inspect
Check the cylinder liner area of the pump for signs of leakage.
Replace piston cups if leakage becomes excessive.
Pump System Flush
Required for shutdown when pumping fluids that may harden or
corrode the pump if left inside once stopped.
Crankcase Oil Inspect
Insure that the oil is at proper level and has not been contaminated by
pumpage or condensation.
Crankcase Oil Change Drain and refill with new oil. Clean magnetic drain plugs.
3 Months/
Stuffing Box Bolts Inspect
Check the stuffing box bolts with a torque wrench to insure they are
within specification.
2,000 hours
Connecting Rod
Bolts
Inspect
Check the connecting rod bolts with a torque wrench to insure they
are within specification. This should be done in conjunction with oil
change.
Table 3: Maintenance Chart