Maintenance; Basic Maintenance; Daily Visual Inspection; Daily Cleaning - Promax TC-280 Operation Manual

4. MAINTENANCE

4.1 Basic Maintenance

The following maintenance procedures should be followed no matter what model Promax/ Promarks
machine you own.

4.1.1 Daily Visual Inspection

Your machine should have the following items inspected daily. If this inspection is performed daily
prior to the start of your days production you will find that your machine will always perform
consistently, last longer and suffer less down time.
A. Teflon Covers
1. Clean if they have any foreign mater adhering to them
2. Look for any burned spots, cuts or tears. Replace if needed.
B. Vacuum Pump Oil
1. Check the oil level. Fill if below Minimum on the sight gauge. Refer to Page 7.
2 . Replace the oil after 500 hours of operating time.
C. Vacuum Chamber Lid Gasket
1. Check for general wear
2. Check for damage
3. Replace as needed.
D. Pressure Bar Rubber: On TC and some SC machines this is the rubber part found in the lid of
your machine that meets with the seal bar when the machine is in operation. In other SC machines
and in all DC machines this is the rubber part that is located on the chamber's base that meets
with the seal
bar when the machine is in operation.
1. Check for excessive wear.
2. Check for burnt spots, cuts and tears.
3. Replace as needed.
E. Vacuum Pump Motor Sound
1. Listen for the smooth, normal sound of your vacuum pump.
2. If any abnormal sounds are detected TURN OFF YOUR MACHINE RIGHT AWAY and
perform a trouble shooting procedure..

4.1.2 Daily Cleaning

Important Note: The following daily cleaning points are meant to help keep your machine in proper
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