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14.0. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE (Cont.):
14.4.
HIGH PRESSURE PUMP – CHECK BELT(s):
14.4.1.
To check the high-pressure pump drive belt, the panel on the right side of the
enclosure will need to be removed. Use a 4 mm hex head wrench.
14.4.2.
Check belt tension. Refer to SECTION 18.0.
14.4.3.
To adjust motor to pump drive belt turn the adjustment bolt on the pump
mounting base using a 9/16” socket. To tighten belt, turn the adjustment screw
counter clockwise. To loosen belt, turn the adjustment screw clockwise.
14.4.4.
Replace side panel before operating the ChipBLASTER.
14.5.
HIGH PRESSURE PUMP – CHECK FOR LEAKS:
14.5.1.
Remove the panel on the right side of the enclosure using a 4 mm hex head wrench.
14.5.2.
Check for leaks around pump head and on sub plate.
14.5.3.
Verify the fluid is not coming from a fitting or hose. If a hose is leaking shut down the
ChipBLASTER unit and replace hose. If a fitting is leaking, check tightness of fitting.
14.5.4.
If fluid is noticed the high-pressure pump will require replacement. Contact
ChipBLASTER service department.
14.5.5.
Replace side panel before operating the ChipBLASTER unit.
14.6.
HIGH PRESURE PUMP – REBUILD:
14.6.1.
Due to the manufacturing tolerances required for the internal parts of the high-
pressure pump, rebuilding the high pressure it is
NOT
recommended. A new or
re-built replacement pump can be purchased from ChipBLASTER. When
ordering a replacement pump from the ChipBLASTER service department, advise
the contact person that you wish to receive an RGA number for the pump to be
replaced.
14.6.2.
When the old pump is received at ChipBLASTER, the pump will be inspected for
any damage. If no damage is noted a core charge credit will be issued.
14.9. RETURN (TRANSFER) PUMP – CHECK FOR LEAKS:
14.9.1. Remove the panel on the left side of enclosure using a 4 mm hex head wrench.
14.9.2. Check for leaks around pump head and on sub plate.
14.9.3.
Verify the fluid is not coming from a fitting or hose. If a hose is leaking shut
down the ChipBLASTER unit and replace hose. If a fitting is leaking, check
tightness of fitting.
14.12. CARTRIDGE FILTER - CHECK PRESSURE GAUGE:
14.12.1. The outlet pressure gauge should read more than 1 Bar (15 PSI). If the outlet
filter gauge reads less than 1 Bar (15 PSI), this will be an indication that the
filter cartridge has become clogged and should be replaced.
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