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? 3.4.1 MAPX information Contents
– Correct installation,suitable treatment of the liquid
before and after the passage through the machine,
– correct operation and handling of the machine
according to the directions given in instruction book,
– cleanliness,carefulness and methodical overhaul
are factors of the greatest importance for ensuring the
best machine function and intended results
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? 3.4.1 MAPX general information
– As appears from the table of contents,the
Book contains instructions concerning
installation and operation,dismantling and
assembly as well as cleaning and overhaul,
– Since practically all machine parts have been
identified by a part number,the Book serves
also as a part number list (spare parts list).
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? 3.4.2 MAPX general information
– The Book deals not only with parts and
devices included in the standard design,but
also with special and alternative equipment,
– Parts incorporated in the deal are specified in
the packing list accompanying the shipment.
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– The constructional particulars given in the
Book are not binding,
– We reserve the right to make alterations
without previous notice,
– Reconstructions made after delivery are not
followed by new Instruction Books.
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? 3.4.3 Type denomination manufacturing No.
– It may occur that the type denomination on the type
plate of the machine and on the title page of the
Instruction Book are not exactly identical,
– In such cases the manufacturing No,of the machine is
determining; the correct Instruction Book is always
marked with the manufacturing number appearing on
the type plate,
– Always state the type denomination indicated on the
type plate when ordering spares,
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? 3.4.4 Safety regulations
– Chapter 5.2 contains a survey of the safety
regulations which must absolutely be observed when
the machine is to be used,
– The electric installation must be done by an
experienced electrician with knowledge of the local
safety stipulations,
– It should be noted that,as a rule,the instruction book
contains no safety regulations necessitated by any
special properties of the process liquid,such as
inflammability,toxicity or corrosiveness.
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? 3.4.5 Lubrication cleaning
– As a rule,the mounting instructions are
mentioning only what part or parts should be
lubricated or cleaned.
– All information on lubricants and cleaning
agents to be used is given in chapters 4.5 and
5.4,
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? 3.4.6 Special tools and Ordering
– Special tools
? The design of the special tools appears from chapter 4.3,
– Ordering routine
? When ordering spare parts always state the part number and
name as well as the type denomination and manufacturing
number of the machine as indicated on the type plate.
? Always base the spare parts order on an Instruction Book
having the manufacturing number of the actual machine
stamped on its title page.
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? 3.4.7 Delivery
– It may occur that the part number of a
delivered part differs from that stated in the
Instruction Book,
– In such cases,the new part is at least
equivalent to and fully interchangeable with
the old one,
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– If the machine has been rebuilt after delivery,
if the part number is not inserted in the
instruction Book,or when in doubt about the
correct part number for other reasons,mention
this in the order,
– In such cases correct statement of the type
denomination and the manufacturing number
indicated on the type plate is particularly
valuable.
Figure 3.6
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? 3.4.8 Several manufacturing numbers
– If the manufacturing numbers indicated on the
bowl and on the type plate (frame) differ from
each other,state both of them.
? 3.4.9 Coupling pulley Belt pulley
– Besides part number and name,also state the
dimensions b,c and D of the motor shaft,
when ordering a coupling pulley also state the
suitable nave length a.
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? 3.4.10 Abbreviations
– H = hour
– r,p,m,= revolution
per minute
– c/s = Hz = cycles per
second
– ? = diameter
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– SAE - class = indication of oil viscosity according to
Society of Automotive Engineers
– SSU = Saybolt Seconds Universal,indication of oil
viscosity
– ° E = degree Engler,indication of oil viscosity
– EP = Extreme Pressure,lubricants made
capable of resisting high contact pressures
through admixture of additives.
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– ASTM = American Society for Testing
Materials.
– NLGI - classes = classification of lubricating
grease by means of penetration after
processing according to National Lubricating
Grease Institute,USA.
– ISO = standards of processing according to
International Organization for Standardizing.
End of Chapter 3