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Maintenance
Lubrication
The air valve is designed to operate unlubricated,
however if lubrication is desired, every 500 hours of
operation (or monthly) remove the hose from the pump
air inlet and add two drops of machine oil to the air inlet.
Flushing and Storage
Flush the pump when necessary to prevent the fluid you
are pumping from drying or freezing in the pump and
damaging it. Use a compatible solvent.
Before storing the pump, always flush the pump and
relieve the pressure.
Tightening Threaded Connections
Before each use, check all hoses for wear or damage,
and replace as necessary. Check to be sure all threaded
connections are tight and leak-free.
Check fasteners. Tighten or retorque as necessary.
Although pump use varies, a general guideline is to
retorque fasteners every two months. See Torque
Sequence, page 32.
Tightening the Clamps
When tightening the clamps (111), apply thread lubricant
to the bolts and be sure to torque the nuts (113) to 50 to
60 in-lb (5.6 to 6.8 N
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Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Establish a preventive maintenance schedule, based on
the pump’s service history. This is especially important
for prevention of spills or leakage due to diaphragm
failure.
CAUTION
Do not over-lubricate the pump. Oil is exhausted
through the muffler, which could contaminate your
fluid supply or other equipment. Excessive lubrication
can also cause the pump to malfunction.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury whenever you are
instructed to relieve pressure, always follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure on page 11.
01446B
111
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113
Apply thread lube and torque nuts to 50 to 60 In-lb
(5.6 to 6.8 N
m). See Torque Sequence
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