The Utile Engineering Co. Ltd.
28/07/04
Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire. England
Tel: +44 (0) 1933 650216
Fax: +44 (0) 1933 652738
10
IC101
Maintenance
Fully trained and competent staff must carry out any maintenance work. Utile Engineering offers contract
maintenance services if required contact our service department.
When carrying out any maintenance and inspections always follow the health and safety guidelines on page 4.
A regular correct maintenance plan is essential to good operational reliability and a long service life for your
machine. As operating conditions vary, no exact timings can be specified for wear checks, repairs and inspections,
however the following plan can be used as a guide until time scales to better suit the machines environment are
found.
The machine, ancillaries and surrounding area should be kept as clean as possible.
Ensure all items are properly held and supported during all aspects of maintenance as not to pose a problem for
health and safety. Observe all lifting points and apply care when handling the equipment.
Ensure all machines and associated pipework have cooled down sufficiently before touching and attempting any
maintenance.
Typical tools required for maintenance include: -
Set of spanners
Pipe Wrenches
Circlip Pliers
Set of screwdrivers
Vernier Gauge / Micrometer
Two-leg Pulley drawer
Set of Allen Keys
Hammer / mallet
Feeler Gauges
Typical bolt tightening torques can be seen on page 6.
New gaskets must be fitted every time the machine is dismantled.
Bearings and seals are recommended to be replaced after 15000 operating hours or 2 years whichever is sooner.
Blades must be replaced regardless of wear after 20000 operating hours as failure due to fatigue could cause
serious damage.
After maintenance the machine and equipment must be treated, as new and all pre-commissioning checks should
be made. Install all protective devices and controls properly after completion of work. Ensure all cabling, unions and
guards are correct, secure and in place. Dispose of any used oil and cleaning solutions as prescribed by law.
MAINTENANCE PLAN
DAILY CHECKS
QUARTERLY CHECKS
TASK
CHECK
TASK
CHECK
Check / Fill lubricator reservoir
Check machine for blade wear.
Check Belt condition/Tension (Hourly for
running in period).
Check control panel for wiring, cleanliness and
function of all panel features. (if applicable)
Drain all vessels, condensate traps, outlet
filters manually
Check function of emergency stop button and
local motor isolator. (if applicable)
Clean inlet filters (Daily for 1
st
week).
Check motors for excessive vibration and
damage.
Check function of pressure gauges.
WEEKLY CHECKS
Check function of non-return valves
Check lubricator drip rate
Check function of pressure relief valves
Check belt condition / tension
Clean inlet filters (After for 1
st
week).
Run Standby machine for a few minutes.
YEARLY CHECKS
MONTHLY CHECKS
Clean lubricator and oil lines
Check function and operation of all valves.
Check flanges and joints for leaks.
Check differential pressure across filters (clean
and replace if necessary).
Clean internally vessels, condensate traps,
filters (including elements).
Check function and operation of autodrains /
condensate lines.
Inspect machine internally (at least once a
year)
Clean fins on machine and motors
Maintenance
