SPX Corporation Rotary Pump R3

Drain accumulated condensate from crankcase

Lubricate rotors with food grade lubricant

CIP pump (without rotors in place)

Lubricate shaft seals with food grade lubricant

Sign off on the daily rotary pump check

Warning: Use of chemical solutions could cause severe injury to personnel if contacted. The hazard is especially severe for eyes, skin, or inhalation.

Place a rubber mat under the immediate area of the pump to protect the parts which may drop accidentally.

R1, R2, R3 and R3HD Pumps Only. Remove the four hex nuts, cover and gasket from the pump body.

R4, R4HD, R6 and R6HD Pumps Only. Remove the eight hex nuts, cover and gasket from the pump body.

Remove the two rotors from the pump shafts.

R1, R2, R3 and R3HD Pumps Only. Install the gasket, cover and four hex nuts on the pump body. Tighten the hex nuts. Do Not finger tighten.

R4, R4HD, R6 and R6HD Pumps Only. Install the gasket, cover and eight hex nuts on the pump body. Tighten the hex nuts. Do Not finger tighten.

Rinse outer areas of the pump and gearcase (hand clean if necessary) according to standard plant procedure. For CIP cleaning, add sufficient cleaner to maintain a 1% causticity for the duration of the cleaning cycle. Do not leave the rotors in the pump while cleaning the system.

R1, R2, R3 and R3HD Pumps Only. When CIP of the system is completed, remove the four hex nuts, cover and gasket from the pump body. Discard the used gasket and replace.

Check bearings and oil seals for wear

Check pump interior and cover for wear

Check driven and drive pulleys for wear

Check overall condition of drive units

Make sure oil is changed regularly in drive units

Check shafts and rotor hubs for wear - corners must be square

Sign off on the monthly rotary pump check

Check all hardware for tightness

Check vented cover for air leakage*

*Applies only to pumps equipped with vented covers.

Check for product leakage in incoming and outgoing lines

Sign off on the weekly rotary pump check

Warning: Only trained personnel should perform this procedure.

Rotors and cover removed from the pump?

Hot water applied to the underside of the pump?

Product contact surfaces washed with hot water?

Rotors and cover placed back on pump?

Rotors slide in freely without rubbing or contacting the edge of the cavity?

Sign off on the cleaning procedure