Maintenance Instructions; Suggested Maintenance Schedule - NovaTec NovaWheel NWB Series Instruction Manual

13.0

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

13.1 Suggested Maintenance Schedule*

Component
Process Blower Motor
Reactivation Fan Motor
Rotor Drive Motor
Process Filter
Regeneration Filter
Plasticizer Drain
Process Heater
Hose. Tubing & Clamps
Hopper Gaskets & Seals
Pellet Screen
Rotor Drive Chain &
Sprockets
Rotor Seals
Rotor Rotation
*This schedule may have to be varied depending on the dust level and abrasiveness of the
materials you are processing and the number of hours you are operating the dryer each week.
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Action
Permanently lubricated -
No Action required.
Clean with compressed air
or replace as necessary.
Drain into pan
Compare process temperature setting
to hopper inlet temperature
to make sure they are comparable.
If they are not - Contact NOVATEC
Service Department.
Check for leaks or holes.
Tighten or replace as necessary.
Check for leaks
Repair or replace as necessary.
Locate wire mesh at hopper return air
outlet and clean with compressed air.
Lubricate
Do Not Disturb Except in an
Emergency
Preset at factory-No action required.
Rotor speed should be 6-12
rotations/hour. If outside this
parameter, make sure the limit switch
hump is re-setting the limit switch.
Frequency
X
Every 2 weeks
Every 2 weeks
Every 2 weeks
Every 2 months
Every 2 months
Every 2 months
Every 6 months
X
X
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