Prochem Apex GTX - Manual (Page 46)

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Maintenance
All Machines
Vacuum Pump
Refer to the Vacuum Pump Operation and Service
Manual for specific instructions.
Lubrication: We recommend that you use AEON PD-
XD Synthetic Blower Lubricant in both ends of the
vacuum pump for all operating temperatures. AEON
PD-XD is formulated especially for positive displace-
ment blower service to provide maximum blower
protection at any temperature. One filling of AEON PD-
XD will last many times longer than a premium mineral
oil.
NOTE: AEON PD-XD is the oil which PROCHEM
puts in the vacuum pump at the factory. 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 lubri-
cation 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 lubrica-
tion cup with water displacing 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-XD synthetic lubricant, perform the oil change
maintenance every 4500 hours or every 2 years,
whichever comes first.
Vacuum pump oil capacities are as follows:
Shaft end = 1.25 pints
Gear end = 2.0 pints
4. Vacuum pump lubrication is vital to performance of
the pump. Failure to follow the maintenance
schedule can lead to permanent damage to your
blower.
VACUUM
PUMP
(side view) OIL
LEVEL
(with vacuum pump
cold, engine off, and
unit on level ground)
OIL
LEVEL
SIGHT
GAUGE
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