Instruction Manual

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
GENERAL COMMENTS .........................25
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ......................25
MAINTENANCE OF BEARINGS ....................26
Oil Lubricated Bearings .........................26
Grease Lubricated Bearings .......................27
MAINTENANCE OF SHAFT SEALS ..................28
ROTOR AXIAL CLEARANCE SETTING................28
Dial Indicator Method ..........................28
Feeler Gauge Method...........................29
Mixer Washdown.............................29
TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................30
GENERAL COMMENTS
A routine maintenance program can extend the life of your mixer. Well maintained equipment
will last longer and require fewer repairs. You should keep maintenance records, this will help
pinpoint potential causes of problems.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Routine Maintenance
·
Bearing lubrication
·
Seal Monitoring
·
Vibration analysis
·
Temperature monitoring
Routine Inspections
·
Check level and condition of oil through sight glass
on bearing housing.
·
Check for unusual noise, vibration and bearing
temperatures.
·
Inspect mixer and piping for leaks.
·
Check seal chamber leakage.
·
Mechanical Seal: Should be no leakage.
Quarterly Inspections
·
Check foundation and hold-down bolts for tightness.
·
Oil should be changed at least every 3 months or
more often if there are any adverse atmospheric
conditions or other conditions which might
contaminate or break down the oil.
·
Grease lubricated bearings should be regreased
every 3 months.
Annual Inspections
·
Check mixer capacity, and power. If mixer
performance does not satisfy your process
requirements, the mixer should be disassembled and
inspected. Worn parts should be replaced.
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