Prochem Legend XL - Manual (Page 30)

MAINTENANCE
86037400 02/16/07
4-5
VACUUM PUMP
Refer to the Vacuum Pump Operation and Service
Manual (P/N 86036610, PRV NO. 67-945307) for
specific instructions.
Lubrication: We recommend that you use AEON
PD Synthetic Blower Lubricant in the gear end of the
vacuum pump for all operating temperatures. AEON
PD is formulated especially for positive displacement
blower service to provide maximum blower
protection at any temperature. One filling of AEON
PD will last a many times longer than a premium
mineral oil.
NOTE: AEON PD (Part# 86189090, PRV NO.
05-008039) is the oil in the vacuum pump.
Topping off or adding petroleum oil to synthetic
oil is NOT recommended.
1. Check the oil level daily to assure the proper
level. PROPER LEVEL cannot be
overemphasized. Too little oil will ruin bearings
and gears. Too much oil will cause overheating.
Use the illustration as a guide when adding oil.
2. To prevent rust from building up inside the
vacuum pump (if moisture exists) we have
provided a lubrication cup on the front of the
unit.
First run the unit at least 1 minute to remove
any moisture from the vacuum pump. Next, fill
the lubrication cup with WD-40, or a similar
lubricant, for 5 seconds while the unit is running
and the vacuum inlets are sealed. Do this at the
end of each working day.
3. Drain, flush and replace oil every 1500 hours or
yearly, whichever comes first. Change oil
more frequently if inspection so indicates. With
AEON PD synthetic lubricant, perform the oil
change maintenance every 4500 hours or
every 2 years, whichever comes first.
4. Vacuum pump lubrication is vital to performance
of our pump. Failure to follow the maintenance
schedule in the “Maintenance Schedule” can
lead to permanent damage to your blower.
Refer to the Vacuum Pump Operation and
Service Manual (P/N 86036610, PRV NO.
67-945307) for specific instructions.
5. Bearings on the drive end of the blower require
grease lubrication every 250 hours of operation.