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6. Maintenance
Pay attention to Chapter 3
"Safety"
during maintenance and repair works.
Failures due to inadequate or incorrect maintenance may generate very
high repair costs
and long standstill
periods of the machine.
Regular
maintenance therefore is imperative.
Operational safety and service life of the machine depends, among other things, on proper maintenance.
The following table shows recommendations about time, inspection and maintenance for the normal use of the
machine.
Operating hours/
time period
Inspection points, maintenance instructions
12 h after repairing
Check all accessible screw connections for tight seat.
Every 3 hour
Check the contents of the dust collector.
Daily and prior to
starting work
Check that all safety devices working adequate.
Check the electric connections for sediments of dirt or foreign bodies.
Check the electric motors for dirt and other contaminants.
Check the function of the residual current operated device.
Check the hose connections for tightness and fixed seat.
Check all hoses on the machine for damages or leakage.
Make sure that the dust bin is emptied
Check the diamond disk and flexible coupling for damages and wear.
Check whether or not, there are any foreign matter in the coupling of
the grinding disc
Every 3 months
Clean the machine with a dust collector and a damp lint-free cloth.
Annually
Full overhaul and cleaning of the complete machine.
Replacement of the diff. pressure switch filter. (For BG-250A)
The time indications are based on uninterrupted operation. When the indicated number of working hours is not
achieved during the corresponding period, the period can be extended. However a full overhaul must be
carried out at least once a year.
Due to different working conditions it can’t be foreseen how frequently inspections for wear check’s,
inspection, maintenance and repair works ought to be carried out. Prepare a suitable inspection schedule
considering your own working conditions and experience.
Pay attention to unusual noises or strong vibrations. Check for the cause of every big change. Call a technician
if you have doubts about the cause or when a repair without a technician seems not possible without damages.
Only use genuine Blastrac spare parts.
Generally the grinding machine requires very little special attention regarding its maintenance.
After using the machine, clean the machine with the dust collector, so there is no dust on or in the machine.
See to it that any wastes or fibre residues do not remain in the area of the grinding disc.
Our specialists will be happy to assist you with more advice.
Prior to any repair works on the machine and its drives, secure the
machine against unintentional switching on. Put the machine to its
safety off position.
The machine is in a safe condition when it cannot
generate any hazard.
Follow additional operating and maintenance instructions of Original
Equipment Manufacturer if included during your service and
maintenance work.