Lukas Hydraulic cylinder - Manual (Page 21)

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9. Care and Maintenance
A visual inspection must be carried out after every use; however, at least one visual inspection
must be carried out every year. Every three 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).
CAUTION!
Clean off any dirt before checking the equipment!
WARNING / CAUTION!
To perform maintenance and repairs, workshop and personal safety equipment
appropriate for the work is an absolute requirement
Inspections to be carried out:
Visual inspection
• Cylinder and piston rod undamaged and not deformed,
• Connections without damage or deformation
• General tightness (no leaks)
• All screwed connections tight
• Couplings present and tightened,
• Couplings easy to couple,
• Dust protection caps available
• Type plate, warning notices and other markings present and legible
• All used accessories undamaged
Functional test
• Piston can be retracted and extended over the full length of the stroke (see Chapter
“Technical Data”).
• Easy and smooth extension and retraction when pressurized.
• No suspicious noises when operating.