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USC LPV PORTABLE TREATER Maintenance Manual

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MAINTENANCE - LPV PORTABLE TREATER
Proper maintenance of the Portable LPV Treater is critical for peak performance,
reliability and accuracy of this system. The following is a guideline for the type of
maintenance and servicing that should be performed on this unit. Your environment
and uses may require additional maintenance and service beyond this list to assure
a reliable and safe unit. The operator of this unit has ultimate responsibility to identify
areas of concern and rectify them before they become a hazard or safety issue.
There is no substitute for a trained, alert operator.
If the portable treater is equipped with a Broadcrown generator, refer to the owners
manual located inside the front door of the unit under the operators control panel.
Use an SAE multipurpose high temperature grease with extreme pressure (EP)
performance. Also acceptable is an SAE multipurpose lithium-based grease.
Use DTE 25 hydraulic oil for Electric Powered Hydraulic Pack.
Your machine can operate at top efficiency only if clean lubricants are used. Use clean
containers to handle all lubricants. Store them in an area protected from dust, moisture
and other contaminants.
Use a Maintenance Checklist to keep record of all scheduled maintenance.
Use a hand-held grease gun for all greasing.
Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
Replace and repair broken fittings immediately.
If fittings will not take grease, remove and clean thoroughly.
NOTICE
Also clean lubricant passageway. Replace fitting if necessary.
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Do not put this unit into operation with any questionably
maintained parts. Poor performance or a hazard may occur.
ELECTRIC GENERATOR
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Grease
Hydraulic Oil
Storing Lubricants
GREASING

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Summary of Contents for USC LPV PORTABLE TREATER

  • Page 1 MAINTENANCE - LPV PORTABLE TREATER Proper maintenance of the Portable LPV Treater is critical for peak performance, reliability and accuracy of this system. The following is a guideline for the type of maintenance and servicing that should be performed on this unit. Your environment and uses may require additional maintenance and service beyond this list to assure a reliable and safe unit.
  • Page 2 CONVEYOR SERVICING INTERVALS Every 40 hours or Weekly 1. Check the conveyor belt tension and alignment. 2. Grease conveyor bearings. A. Two bolt flanged bearings, tail roller bearings right and left (2 locations). B. Two bolt flanged bearings, drive roller bearings right and left (2 locations). 3.
  • Page 3 CONVEYING BELT TENSION AND ALIGNMENT-TAIL END A contoured belt with molded flights is used to convey material along the frame. The tension and alignment of the belt should be checked weekly, or more often if required, to be sure that it does not slip or run to one side. A properly tensioned belt will not slip when it is operating.
  • Page 4: Belt Replacement

    CONVEYING BELT ALIGNMENT - HEAD END 1. A misaligned belt will track toward the loose side. Set the tracking by loosening the bearing mounts on the tight side and using the bearing position bolt to move the end of the head roller toward the tail. Tighten the bearing mount when the belt is centered on the head roller.
  • Page 5 DRIVE BELT TENSION & ALIGNMENT Power to the conveying belt is transmitted through a V-belt. The V-belt drive system must be maintained at the proper belt tension and pulley alignment to obtain the desired performance and life. When maintaining the belt drive system for the electric drive model, follow this procedure: Turn motor off and unplug power cord or turn off power and lock out NOTICE...
  • Page 6 BELT TENSIONING SPECIFICATION V-Belt tensioning adjustment can be made using a tension meter or other type spring scale using the following procedure. After seating the belts in the groove and adjusting center distance so as to take up the slack in the belts, further increase the tension until only a slight bow on the slack side is apparent while the drive is operating under load.