Placing the Pump out of Operation 7 Operation
50 User Manual RKP-II (CA53461-001; Version 1.0, 10/07) © 2007 Moog GmbH
7.3.2 Flushing the Pump
Flushing the Pump
Procedure:
1. The flushing line must be connected to the pump's lowest leakage
connection.
2. Flush the pump using operating fluid quantities depending on pump size:
7.4 Placing the Pump out of Operation
Placing the Pump out of
Operation
Pre-Conditions:
• The drive motor has been switched of and is secured from being switched
back on.
• Machine / equipment is at zero pressure and idle.
• Pump has cooled down.
Procedure:
1. Close the fittings on the suction and pressure side.
2. Completely drain the pump through the leakage oil port.
3. Depending on what is required:
- Remove the pump:
Ö Chap. "9.1 Demounting the Pump", Page 55
- Storing the Pump:
Ö Chap. "5.3 Storing the Pump", Page 31
If the pump is operated for longer periods of time at low pressure without
delivery (t > 15 min, p < 30 bar, Q = 0 l/min) it will be necessary to flush
the pump to dissipate the heat.
Displacement V [cm
3
/R] 1932456380100140
Flushing quantity [l/min] 4–6 6–8
Tab. 14: Flushing Quantity
DANGER Risk of injury and property damage as a result of blows or
impact!
Unexpected and uncontrolled movement of the machine /
equipment may lead to severe injury or property damage.
• Only trained personnel should be allowed to remove the
pump.
• Have the equipment manufacturer or operator assure that
no uncontrolled signals are being transmitted to the pump.
• Make sure that the drive motor cannot start up.
WARNING Risk of injury and poisoning by dangerous operating fluid!
Leaking operating fluid may lead to severe personal injury and
property damage.
• Only trained personnel should be allowed to place the
pump out of operation.
