General • Inspections

Screen Deck Annual Maintenance Checks

Regular cleaning and maintenance is a sure way to keep your deck looking as good as new. Health and safety — Exposure to elements can lead to the growth of mold, mildew, and algae that can pose a danger to your health and safety. However, proper maintenance can make your deck a safe place to relax and unwind.

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07/28/2022

Screen Deck Annual Maintenance Checks

Perform these steps once a year:

Inspect the gaskets and seals.

Disassemble the screen deck stack as previously described and inspect the gaskets and seals between the screen decks.

Replace any hardened or damaged gaskets or seals.

In general, expect to replace all screen deck gaskets and seals every 5 years if they haven’t been replaced before that.

Inspect the screen deck frames.

Check each screen deck frame for cracks and dents, and replace any cracked or se- verely dented side on a deck frame. Inspect all rivets on the deck frames and replace any that are damaged or loose.

Check the screen deck corners for any sign of wear in the hole for the hold-down rod.

If you find hole wear, the screen deck can’t be tightened correctly and will slide around during sifter operation, destroying the gasket and expanding the hole for the rod, eventually causing the deck to fail.

Inspect the screen inserts.

Remove the screen insert from each screen deck and inspect the insert frame and screen (and, if so equipped, the screen cleaners) for wear damage.

To avoid a screen failure, it’s best to replace all screen in- serts and screen cleaners once a year.

Source: MaintainX (Community Member)