MTS Model 512-01 Hydraulic Power Unit User Manual

Page 19

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Model 512.01 Hydraulic Power Unit

Maintenance

19

Maintenance

Contents

Reducing the Fluid Temperature 20

Resetting the Thermal Overloads 22

Adjusting the Output Pressure 23

Changing the Filter 24

Changing the Hydraulic Fluid 25

Abnormal

shutdowns

Any one of the following can cause your HPU to suddenly shut down. You
will not be able to restart your HPU until you correct the condition.

Maintenance Intervals

W

HAT

TO

D

O

W

HEN

TO

D

O

I

T

Recover from an abnormal shutdown

as needed–when the HPU suddenly stops running

Lower the output pressure

as required by your test needs

Lubricate the pump motor

every six months

Change the filter

when the filter gage needle stays in the yellow or red zone;
whenever you change hydraulic fluid

Change the fluid

Verify the fluid condition by analysis or if the fluid’s condition
becomes poor

P

ROBLEM

S

OLUTION

The hydraulic fluid exceeds
55ºC (130ºF).

See

“Reducing the Fluid

Temperature”

on page 20.

The hydraulic fluid cannot be seen in
the sight glass (or it is at a low level).

See

“Adding Hydraulic Fluid”

on

page 21.

A tripped thermal overload or blown
fuse in the control box removed
power from the unit.

See

“Resetting the Thermal

Overloads”

on page 22.

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