Performing maintenance
FAM 5
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BEWA FAM5 3667663b en-us 2012-12-12.doc
2012-12-12
Clean the suction strainer.
NOTICE
Operation without a suction strainer
The pump will be destroyed
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The unit may not be operated without the suction strainer.
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Clean the suction strainer regularly.
To protect the pump from coarse contamination particles and other foreign
bodies, a dirt trap with a strainer insert is fitted at the pump inlet.
Clean the suction strainer at regular intervals.
To disassemble/install the suction strainer, proceed as follows:
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1. Unscrew the screw plug (1) counterclockwise with an open-jaw wrench.
2. Remove strainer insert (3).
3. Clean the strainer insert, flush it out and then blow-flush it using
compressed air.
4. Check strainer insert (3) and sealing ring (2) on the screw plug for
damage. Replace it if necessary.
5. Insert the strainer insert (3).
6. Manually screw in the screw plug (1) clockwise.
Tighten the screw plug (1) with a open-jaw wrench.
7. Check the suction strainer fitting for leaks after commissioning.