Changing The Vacuum Pump Oil - Hydac FluidAqua Mobil FAM 5 Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Changing the vacuum pump oil

The first oil change must take place after 100 operating hours. This increases
the interval to approx. 3000 hours or every six months.
The vacuum pump must be at operating temperature when the oil is
changed:
• Put the FAM into operation for 10 minutes.
• Switch off the FAM at the main switch.
• Wait until the pressure in the vacuum column has reached the
atmospheric pressure (≈ 1000 mbar absolute).
Change the vacuum pump oil as follows:
1. Empty the vacuum pump as described on page 115.
2. Remove the old oil filter and dispose of it in an environmentally friendly
manner.
3. Install the new oil filter.
4. Fill the vacuum pump as described on page 113.
5. The oil and oil filter have been changed.
FAM 5
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Vacuum pump oil (for part no., see spare parts list)
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Maintenance
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