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Weekly (In addition to Daily checks)
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Check for hydraulic system leaks
Monthly (In addition to Weekly checks)
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Check clarity of hydraulic oil from sight glass on sump and replace filter if dirty
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Check operation and settings of limit switches and timers
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Check hydraulic system pressure while compacting block and adjust if too low or too high (1500-2000 PSIG
optimal)
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Clean machine of dirt and grime for ease of future maintenance
Yearly (In addition to Weekly and Monthly checks)
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Change hydraulic oil and replace filter
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Lubricate hydraulic pump motor bearings
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Check UMHW sliding contact points on hydraulic cylinders (both contact pads and sliders underneath main
cylinder cover) for excessive wear. Replace if worn.
For the Manager
"Preventive Maintenance" simply means that you or a delegated employee makes a daily visual check of your Vogt Ice
machine.
Items to Check
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Is the machine running?
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Ice block quality (size, weight, consistency)
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Cleanliness
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Unusual noises
Why You Should Do This
When you make these simple observations on a daily basis, you insure the smooth production of ice for your facility.
When you are aware of the proper operating conditions and observe them on a daily basis, changes in these conditions
can alert you to changes in the operation of the machine which may require maintenance – long before a service
situation arises.
The following page is a complete Preventive Maintenance Schedule that should be performed every 90 days. The
Preventive Maintenance page may be copied and given to your service personnel. It should be signed, dates, and
returned to you for permanent record.
"An ounce of prevention of worth a pound of cure!"
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