IAI America RCL-RA3L - Manual (Page 47)

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
Start of operation { 
After 1 month of operation { 
After 3 months of operation { 
Every 3 months thereafter { 
After 3 years of operation, or upon reaching 5,000
km in traveled distance
{ 
Every year thereafter { 
5.2 External Visual Inspection
An external visual inspection should check the following things.
Main unit
࡮ Loose actuator mounting bolts, other loose items
࡮ Visual inspection on rod sliding area (should be no foreign
object to be put on)
࡮ Smooth movement of rod when moving it manually by hand
Cables Scratches, proper connections
Overall Irregular noise, vibration
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.