Dekker Vacuum Technologies Oil-Sealed Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump System VMX0553KA1

Enter the back-pressure on separator element

Is the back-pressure on separator element within 4 psig?

Change separator element if back-pressure exceeds 4 psig

Discharge Pipe System Inspection

Check discharge pipe system for blockage

Inlet Filter Element Maintenance

Is there an excessive pressure drop noticed?

Clean or replace inlet filter element if necessary

Inspection of Mechanical Shaft Seal

Measure the leakage rate of the mechanical shaft seal

Is the leakage rate less than one drop per minute?

Select the appropriate action based on the leakage rate

Describe any consultation with the factory regarding seal leakage

Refer to assembly and disassembly instructions for seal replacement if necessary

Identify the pump type and HP range

Does the pump require lubrication every 1500 hours?

Does the pump require lubrication every 3000 hours?

Does the pump require factory consultation for lubrication?

Locate grease fittings on the top of each bearing housing

Use high temperature lithium based grease of #2 consistency

Ensure the following items are available

Is the motor stationary and warm?

Locate and prepare grease inlets

Clean the area around the grease inlets

Replace pipe plug with a grease fitting

Remove grease drain plug and loosen hardened grease

Add recommended volume of grease using grease gun

Ensure there is no power to the system and the pump is off

Drain the fluid reservoir using the drain valve

Drain the vacuum pump using the drain valve

Drain the heat exchanger using the drain valve

Charging the System with New Fluid

Ensure the system is at operating temperature before changing fluid

Fill the pump with oil to the shaft centerline level