Cleaning And Maintenance - Comet MC 8-18 Manual De Instrucciones

CAUTION
• Read the instructions for storage in the operating and maintenance manual for the machine with the pump.
After using it for the last time, clean out the pump by taking up clean water. Never store the pump with
pumped fluid inside it.
•
THE PUMP IS SENSITIVE TO FROST.
In cold environments, protect the pump by preventing the formation of ice inside the pump by taking up antifreeze
(diluted appropriately for the envisaged temperature). Drain it completely by running it dry for several minutes.
WARNING
• Dispose of antifreeze properly.
WARNING
• Cleaning and maintenance can only be carried out after you have completed the steps described in the section
on
"STOPPING WORK"
LIQUID IN THE HOSES.
ALWAYS REMEMBER TO DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY.
Follow the instructions in the section on
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Every time the pump is used.
Every 50 hours.
Check more frequently if the pump is subject to significant vibration (tracked tractors, combustion engines, etc)
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CAUTION
• During operation, the pump should not be excessively noisy and there must be no visible leaks of water or
oil underneath it.
Should this occur, have the machine checked by a
If one or more diaphragms split, the mechanical parts of the pump may be damaged by the pumped liquids.
Signs of possible diaphragm rupture include:
• the oil is whitish in colour (indicating there is water in the oil);
• excessive consumption of oil.
CAUTION
• To prevent the damage caused by diaphragm rupture, stop using the pump immediately and contact a
SKILLED TECHNICIAN
If it is not possible to contact a
the mixture of oil and pumped liquid out of the pump case and fill it with oil or diesel to prevent rust.
• Frequent causes of diaphragm rupture include:
- blockages in the suction circuit (incorrect diameter hoses, very dirty filter, pumping very dense liquids,
etc.);
- using very strong chemicals.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

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THERE ARE NO PARTS OF THE PUMP IN MOTION AND THERE IS NO PRESSURISED
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
"STOPPING WORK"
• Check the amount and condition of the oil.
• Check the suction filter and clean, if necessary.
• Check the accumulator inflation pressure (20/20 and 25 only).
• Check the suction circuit.
• Check the pump is secured to the machine
IF THE PUMP IS NOT SECURE, DO NOT USE THE MACHINE AND CONTACT
A SKILLED TECHNICIAN.
DIAPHRAGM RUPTURE
without delay (within 24 hours) for the necessary checks.
SKILLED TECHNICIAN
and in the table below.0
ACTION
.
SKILLED TECHNICIAN
rapidly and there is clear diaphragm rupture, drain
.
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