Preventive Maintenance Checklist

P O S I T I V E D I S P L AC E M E N T P U M P S

Implementation of a preventive maintenance plan keeps SPX FLOW products running at optimal levels and protects your product investment. Use the below checklist to
schedule regular product inspections and part replacements using SPX FLOW genuine spares to extend your products lifecycle.

M ONTH LY

M ONTH S
E VE RY 3
WE E K LY

S O LV E W IT H
DA I LY

M AI N TE N AN CE FR E QU E N CY * P OS S I B LE CAU S E S P OS S I B LE S OLUT I O N S

• Oil leak from gear case cover, oil seal or gear

C h e ck o i l l e v e l , f o r c o n t a m i n a n t s a n d f o r l e a k s • Replace oil seals
(if applicable) X case rear oil seal
• Check or replace oil plug
O I L / LU B R I CAT I O N

• Loose back cover, Oil plug damaged

C h e ck f o r Le a k s - P ro d u c t X • Damaged seals or elastomers • Replace seals or elastomers

• Damaged seal, fitting or flush tube. • Replace seal, fitting, or flush tube
C h e ck f o r Le a k s - F l u s h f l u i d X • Damaged flush-side seal components, damaged • Replace flush-side seal components
elastomers • Replace elastomers

• Excess grease accumulates with normal

C h e ck f o r e x c e s s g re a s e i n c l e a n - o u t p l u g s X operation
• Remove excess grease from clean-out plugs

• Seal may be deteriorated or worn • Replace seals

C h e ck f ro n t g re a s e s e a l s X • Shaft worn under seals, or no grease on lips to • Properly lubricate with grease when installing
lubricate • Inspect shaft surface under seals

• Seal may be old and worn

• Replace seals
• No grease on lips to lubricate
C h e ck f o r d a m a g e d re a r o i l s e a l s X • Shaft worn under seals
• Properly lubricate with grease when installing
• Inspect shaft surface under seals
• Not centered on shaft when installed

• Replace shafts
C h e ck f o r ro t o r t i p t o ro t o r t i p c o n t a c t o r u n e v e n • Hard object jammed into rotors and twisted
ro t o r t i p t o ro t o r t i p c l e a r a n c e . X shafts
• Install strainers if necessary
• Check and replace gears if necessary

• Loose rotor nut(s) • Torque rotor nut(s) properly

R OTO R S

• Belleville-style washer(s) on backwards • Install belleville-style washers correctly

C h e ck f o r ro t o r t i p t o ro t o r h u b c o n t a c t X • Backface clearances not even • Verify backface clearances are even
• Bearings need replacing • Check and replace bearings

• Replace rotors, shafts and keys

C h e ck f o r w o r n / d a m a g e d ro t o r o r s h a f t k e y w a y ( s ) • Loose rotor nut(s)
or key(s) X • Belleville-style washer(s) on backwards
• Torque rotor nut(s)
• Install belleville-style washer(s) correctly

• Torque rotor nut(s)

• Loose rotor nut(s)
• Install belleville-style washer(s) correctly
C h e ck f o r w o r n ro t o r h u b e n d o r s h a f t s h o u l d e r X • Belleville-style washer(s) on backwards
• Replace rotors and shafts or shim front bearing(s) to
• Rotors slammed against shoulder when installed
maintain proper backface clearances

• Torque rotor nut(s)

• Loose rotor nut(s)
• Install belleville-style washer(s) correctly
• Belleville-style washer(s) on backwards
C h e ck f o r s h a r p e d g e d s h a f t s h o u l d e r X • Rotors slammed against shoulder when installed
• Remove sharp edge with file to prevent cutting shaft
o-ring
• Backface clearances not even
• Verify backface clearances are even

• Check lubrication level and frequency

• Lack of lubrication
G EARS / B EAR I NG S

• Reduce hydraulic loads

I n s p e c t f o r G e a r b a ck l a s h X • Excessive hydraulic loads
• Torque locknuts to specified torque values
• Loose gear locknuts
• Check and replace gears if necessary

• Check lubrication level and frequency

• Lack of lubrication
• Reduce hydraulic loads
I n s p e c t g e a r s f o r w o r n o r b ro k e n t e e t h X • Excessive hydraulic loads
• Torque locknuts to specified torque values
• Loose gear locknuts
• Check and replace gears if necessary

• Torque gear nut to specified torque value

• Gear locknuts not torqued properly
• Check and replace gears if necessary
Inspect for loose gears X • Locking assembly not torqued properly
• Inspect gear key, shaft keyway and shaft, replace if
• Worn gear key
necessary

• Check lubrication level and frequency

• Lack of lubrication
• Reduce hydraulic loads
Inspect bearings, axially or radially movement X • Excessive hydraulic loads
• Ensure no excess grease build-up
• Product or water contamination
• Replace bearings if necessary

*Recommended maintenance frequency depends on application environment and pump run times.
Fo r m o r e d e t a i l e d r e p a i r i n f o r m a t i o n , d o w n l o a d a c o p y o f t h e r e q u i r e d p u m p m a n u a l f r o m t h e S PX F LOW w e b s i t e .
C o n t a c t y o u r l o c a l d i s t r i b u t o r f o r r e p a i r s e r v i c e a n d g e n u i n e S PX F LOW p a r t s o r d e r s
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Pu m p B o d y
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reconditioning of your pump than the company who originally manufactured it? Plus
New Shafts
all remanufactured pumps carry a full factory warranty. This program includes our New Rotors

special “NO DOWNTIME” feature, supplying you with a replacement pump before
returning your old pump.
New Gears
New Rotor Nuts
Pump Remanufacture Program - The Remanufacture Program will restore your
Universal series pumps* to new pump status as many times as possible. Regardless
of condition, pumps will be remanufactured TWICE GUARANTEED.

Factory Warranty - You get a NEW Full-Year Warranty along with the same Remanufactured N e w Pr o d u c t S e a l s Remanufactured
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*All savings based upon market price of new pump within the same model family only.
Pump Exchange - Our convenient Pump Exchange Policy allows you to receive
your newly remanufactured pump prior to returning your worn unit resulting in NO **Excluded are Ductile Iron Pumps, Universal Lobe Pumps and pumps that have
DOWNTIME. been modified by unauthorized repair or reconditioning facilities.

U N IVE R SAL 3 - PU M PS FOR LI FE™

Purchasing a new Universal 3 positive displacement pump comes with a beneficial life cycle opportunity called the Pumps for Life™ program. This features a
reduced price for customers purchasing new replacement U3 pumps provided they have used genuine OEM parts throughout the pumps’ life.

1 Purchase new Universal 3 2 Maintain pump with genuine Trade in OLD U3 pump for a
SPX FLOW parts 3
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R OTO R P R O G R A M - T R A D E I N U S E D 8 8 A L LOY S TA N DA R D A N D U T S R OTO R S F O R M O N E Y

When you accumulate a minimum of 100 lbs. of used Alloy 88 rotors (including Armaloy coated and UTS twin screw rotors),
SPX FLOW will issue you an RMA # to return the cleaned, used rotors to the Delavan Facility. Upon receipt of the
cleaned, worn rotors, SPX FLOW will confirm the weight and issue you a credit based on the current price per pound**.
(Applies to U.S., Canada and Mexico)

U.S. freight will be absorbed by SPX FLOW providing we choose the carrier and the total weight meets or exceeds 100 lbs.
*Diamond coated rotors are not applicable for this program. **Contact customer service for current price per pound. Credit per pound rate
subject to change without notice

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