A-PLUS AUTOMATION A44-P, Instruction Handbook Manual

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A44-P
Before performing any cleaning intervention, the operator must disconnect the air supply
During the maintenance or repair operations is suggested to proceed as follows:
• Before starting any operation place a sign “machine under maintenance” in a well visible position.
• Do not use solvents or flammable materials
• Do not step on the machine parts, because they have not been projected to sustain the weight of persons.
• Put on a pair of safety glasses.
• Once all the operations are finished replace any protections and shields you removed or opened.
6.2 CLEANING THE MACHINE
The machine is of simple construction and the mechanical parts do not require any special maintenance.
Keep the machine in maximum efficiency conditions and perform all the scheduled maintenance operations provided by the
manufacturer. Good maintenance will result in better performance, a longer operating life and keep the safety requirements
unchanged over time.
Follow the rules listed below:
• Regularly remove glue or other residues from the wedges claw-head and from the upper part of the driver blade;
• Always keep the wedge magazine clean and without residues.
• Remove any residues from the wedges guide “L” shaped support.
• Do not use water to clean the machine, otherwise metallic parts may rust.
6.3 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Frequency Ispection Action
Every 1.000.000 wedges shot wedges driver blade Replace
Every 300 working hours Movable parts lubrication Lubricate
Every 5.000.000 wedges shot Wedges claw-heads Replace
Every 5.000.000 wedges shot “L” shaped supports (wedges guide) Replace
20 million of wedges shot Valves and Reducers Check and in case, replace
Every 6.000.000 wedges shot Frontal and vertical clamping gaskets Replacement in case of leak of air
6.4 RECOMMENDED OIL
Use CASTROL MAGNA GC 32 or equivalent oil
Unsuitable lubricants may cause valve seal problems (seals may become too large) and consequent Valve
jamming.
7. DIAGNOSTIC
7.1 SAFETY WARNINGS
The interventions must be executed by personnel properly trained for this specific machine and they must take all precautions
in order to avoid accidental starts.
During the tests, it is suggested to remove the vertical clamp assembly or position it to its full upwards position.