Lukas traversing system - Manual (Page 31)

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8. Maintenance and service
A visual inspection must be carried out after every use, but at least once a year. Every 3 years,
or if there is any doubt regarding the safety or reliability of the equipment, a functional test
must also be performed. (Please also observe the relevant valid national and international
regulations pertaining to service intervals of hydraulic equipment).
ATTENTION!
Clean off any dirt before checking the equipment!
WARNING / CAUTION / ATTENTION!
To perform maintenance and repairs, personal protection equipment
appropriate for the work is an absolute requirement.
Inspections to be carried out:
Visual Inspection
• Cylinder and piston rod undamaged and not deformed,
• Cylinder accessories (e.g. piston protection plate) present and undamaged
• Rerailing bridge free from damage and deformation
• Connecting rods free from damage and deformation
• Rolling carriages free from damage and deformation
• General tightness (leaks),
• Handles present and securely bolted in place,
• All screwed connections tight
• Type plate, warning signs and other markings present and legible,
• Couplings must be easy to couple,
• Dust protection caps must be available,
• All accessories used not damaged
Functional test
• Piston stroke can be moved over full range inwards and outwards,
• Flawless and smooth extension and retraction of cylinders when pressurised.
• Rolling carriage moves perfectly without load.
• Connecting rods can be moved over full range inwards and outwards
• No unusual noises
9. Repairs
Service work may only be performed by the device manufacturer or by personnel trained by
the device manufacturer and authorised LUKAS dealers.
Only genuine LUKAS spare parts in the spare parts list must be used on all components. It
is also imperative to take account of any special tools required, assembly instructions, safety
aspects (also observe the Chapter "Care and Maintenance"). During the assembly work,
pay particular attention to the cleanliness of all components because dirt can damage
the equipment!
9.1 General information
WARNING / CAUTION / ATTENTION!
Protective clothes must be worn when repairs are being carried out,
since the devices may also be pressurised when not in operation.