Preventive Maintenance; 1� System Evaluation; 2� Inspection; 3� Periodic Cleaning - SPX FLOW Power Team PE55TWP-E110 Operating Instructions Manual

Electric hydraulic pump 10,000 psi

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WARNING

: To prevent personal injury,

• Disconnect the unit from the power supply before performing maintenance or repair

procedures.

• Repairs and maintenance are to be performed in a dust-free area by a qualified technician.

1. System Evaluation

The components of your hydraulic system — tools, pumps, hoses, and couplings — all must be:

• Rated for the same maximum operating pressure�

• Correctly connected�

• Compatible with the hydraulic fluid used.

A system that does not meet these requirements can fail, possibly resulting in serious injury� If you are in doubt

about the components of your hydraulic system, contact Power Team Technical Support.

2. Inspection

Keep a dated and signed inspection record of the equipment� Before each use, the operator or other

designated personnel should visually inspect for the following conditions:

• Cracked or damaged tool�

• Excessive wear, bending, damage, or insufficient thread engagement.

• Leaking hydraulic fluid.

• Scored or damaged piston rod�

• Incorrectly functioning or damaged heads and caps�

• Loose bolts or cap screws.

• Damaged or incorrectly assembled accessory equipment�

• Modified, welded, or altered equipment.

• Bent or damaged couplers or port threads�

3. Periodic Cleaning

: Contamination of the hydraulic fluid could cause the valve to malfunction. Loss of the

WARNING

load or personal injury could result.

Establish a routine to keep the hydraulic system as free from debris as possible�

• Seal unused couplers with dust covers.

• Keep hose connections free of debris� Equipment attached to a tool must be kept clean�

• Keep the breather-hole in the filler cap clean and unobstructed�

• Use only Power Team hydraulic fluid. Replace hydraulic fluid as recommended, or sooner if the fluid

becomes contaminated. Never exceed 300 hours of use between fluid changes.

4. Hydraulic Fluid Level

A� Check the oil level in the reservoir after each 10 hours of use. Proper oil level is 1/2" from the top of the

fill hole when all wrenches are retracted.

B� Drain, flush, and refill the reservoir with an approved, high-grade hydraulic oil after every 300 hours

of use. The frequency of oil changes depends upon general working conditions, severity of use, the

overall cleanliness and care given to the pump�