Installation Instructions

Oil purity
The essential factor for a trouble free operation
of hydraulic equipment is the purity of the oil!
For the ECKERLE internal gear pump the pollution
class 9 according to NAS 1638 is permissible!
In order to guarantee a trouble free operation
also the tank should be cleaned together with
the replacement of the pump and the filter be
changed. Also a regularly oil change should be
cleaned together with the replacement of the
pump and the filter be changed. Also a regularly
oil change should be performed.
Vacuum Filter
If your equipment is provided with a vacuum filter
in no case a vacuum filter with smaller screen
aperture may be used. Danger of cavitation!
Pump Drive
Never use extensive force or pressure on for
connecting clutches or pulleys! The pump must
be installed on the drive shaft without axial
load.
First Time Operation
The first time operation of the pump shall be
made by a hydraulic expert.
Remove all plastic plugs.The pump may only
be started after it has been filled with oil on the
suction side.
If the pump does not immediately deliver oil the
flow check valve in the pressure line must be
checked. Bleed the pressure line upstream of
the flow check valve.
Belt Tension
Please observe the following information of the
permissible belt tension according to the maintenance
instructions for your vehicle.
The shaft bearing of the pump may be damaged
at overload.