Coolant Reservoir - Southbend SB1063 Owner's Manual

For Machines Mfd. Since 5/19

Coolant Reservoir

Hazards
As cutting fluid ages, heavy metals and
dangerous microbes can accumulate and create
a poison hazard. The risk of exposure to this
hazard can be greatly reduced by replacing old
cutting fluid on a monthly basis, as indicated
in the maintenance schedule or according to
manufacturer's recommendations.
The important thing to keep in mind when
working with the cutting fluid is to minimize
exposure to your skin, eyes, and respiratory
system by wearing the proper PPE (personal
protective equipment), such as splash-resistant
safety glasses, long-sleeve gloves, protective
clothing, and a NIOSH approved respirator.
Use the correct personal
protection equipment
when handling cutting
fluid. Follow federal, state,
and fluid manufacturer
requirements for proper
disposal.
A small amount of coolant is lost during normal
operation. Keep the coolant reservoir filled to
the point where the strainer screen is slightly
submerged under the surface of the coolant. By
doing so a quick visual check can be made before
every use. Under all circumstances (as checked
with a dip wire), the coolant should never fall
below a 2" level in the base reservoir. Change
or service coolant according to manufacturer's
instructions.
The coolant reservoir holds approximately five
gallons (19 liters) of fluid.
M A I N T E N A N C E
BIOLOGICAL & POISON
HAZARD!
Checking Coolant Level
1. Clean away debris and grime from coolant
drain screen on base of mill (see Figure 42),
and verify that screen is slightly submerged.
Drain
Screen
Figure 42. Location of the coolant drain screen.
Running coolant pump without adequate
coolant in reservoir may permanently damage
coolant pump and is not covered under
warranty.
If coolant level in reservoir is less than 2",
2.
pour more coolant through screen and into
reservoir until drain screen is seen to be
slightly submerged.
Model SB1063
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