Maintenance inspection, 1 inspection items and schedule, 2 external visual inspection – IAI America RCP4-RA6R User Manual
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5. Maintenance Inspection
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5. Maintenance Inspection
5.1
Inspection Items and Schedule
Follow the maintenance inspection schedule below.
It is assumed that the equipment is operating 8 hours per day.
If the equipment is running continuously night and day or otherwise running at a high operating rate, inspect more
often as needed.
External visual
inspection
Internal inspection
Greasing
Start of work inspection
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1–month inspection
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3–month inspection
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(Rod sliding surface)
Every 3 months since
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(Rod sliding surface)
6–month inspection
or every 5000km of
operated distance
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(Ball Screw/Guide )
Every 1 year since
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(Ball Screw/Guide)
5.2
External Visual Inspection
An external visual inspection should check the following things.
Main unit
Loose actuator mounting bolts, other loose items
Rod
Lubrication, dust, foreign object on sliding surfaces
Scraper (optional equipment) Damage, crack, scratch, wear㵨out
Cables
Scratches, proper connections
Overall
Irregular noise, vibration
* Scraper (optional equipment) is an expendable part. It may be shortened depending on the use environment or
operating condition, thus replace the scraper as soon as an abnormality is found.
5.3
Cleaning
Ɣ Clean exterior surfaces as necessary.
Ɣ Use a soft cloth to wipe away dirt and buildup.
Ɣ Do not blow too hard with compressed air as it may cause dust to get in through the gaps.
Ɣ Do not use oil–based solvents as they can harm lacquered and painted surfaces.
Ɣ To remove severe buildup, wipe gently with a soft cloth soaked in a neutral detergent or alcohol.