Maintenance; Basic Maintenance; Daily Visual Inspection - Promax TC-350 Operation Manual

4.MAINTENANCE

4.1 Basic Maintenance

The following maintenance procedures should be followed no matter what model
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 Fig. 1 on
page 6.
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.
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