Vaculift™ Pipelifter Setup Checklist
Is each of your Vacuworx® pipelifters ready to go to work? Here are a few reminders to earn a "yes" answer:
A. Examine the following:
- All load carrying portions of the machine for deformation, cracks, or wear.
- The vacuum pump for output.
- The vacuum pad seal for cuts, tears wear and presence of foreign particles.
- Vacuum lines and connections for leaks, cuts, kinks, and collapsed hoses.
- The vacuum tank for leaks or damage.
- The entire vacuum system, by putting suction on a pipe, then stopping the pump. The vacuum should not decrease more than 10% in four minutes.
- The rotator assembly for deformation, cracks, wear or leakage.
- The supporting structure and auxiliary components for damage.
- The engine, pump and controls for damage.
- The warning labels for damage.
B. Perform recommended maintenance:
- Change the engine oil. Use 0.85 U.S. quarts (.8 liter) of SAE 20W40 oil.
- Wash the mesh screen in the engine oil filter with diesel fuel.
- Change the vacuum pump oil. R500 vacuum oil is specified, but SAE 10W40 engine oil will work.
- Change the engine air filter. Be sure the lid has a properly fitted gasket to prevent vacuum leaks.
- Change the fuel filter.
- Drain the fuel-water separator trap.
- Check for loose belts, nuts, and pins. The M20 bolts that hold the tank and rotator together should be check and re-torqued to 435 foot/pounds.
C. Repair the rubber seal, as needed, on all pads.
D. Test for proper operation.
Now each of your lifters is ready to give you trouble-free operation while they save your company big money handling pipe!
For more detail, consult your Service Parts and Operation Manual. Contact your Vacuworx® dealer for any required maintenance or repair items, including seal material. Also contact your dealer for replacement pads, if you need a size that you don't already have in your own stock.
