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FI002K0018v1530hUK – THS/21 Instruction manual for installation, use and maintenance
MAINTENANCE
168 ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTION
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MAINTENANCE
Before starting any maintenance operation, carefully read the
Warnings Manual
enclosed.
Before starting any maintenance operation, it is recommended to remove all electric and pneumatic sources of the
System, and to secure them by applying the proper LOTO (Lock Out / Tag Out) procedures
Any maintenance or repair of the device while open and powered up should be avoided and in any case should only be
carried out by trained personnel who are fully aware of the risks which the operation entails, following the instructions
given in the
Maintenance
section.
5.1 Periodic
Maintenance
The following is a list of maintenance operations and their suggested frequency.
Operation
Frequency
Operator
Procedure
Preventive maintenance
At the beginning of each shift
Operator
Visual check of the integrity of
the components and check of
safety components – Par.4.3.1
On changing product type
Periodically
Emptying the reject bin
Periodically
Operator
Par. 4.4.6
Detection check
At the beginning of each shift
Quality control
operator;
Head of Quality Control
Section 4.8
On changing product type
Periodically
Cleaning
At the beginning of each shift
Operator
Section 5.2.1: External cleaning
Section 5.2.2: Cleaning of the
parts in contact with the product
On changing product type
Operator
Periodically
Clamping of terminals for electrical
connections
6 months
Maintenance personnel
N/A
Tightening the screws and cable
glands
6 months
Maintenance personnel
N/A
Checking of the supply boxes gaskets Periodically, according to the
cleaning procedures and the
operative environment
Maintenance personnel
N/A
Checking the absence of water or dust
inside the supply boxes
Operation on conveyor belts
Frequency
Operator
Procedure
Checking the bearings
Periodically
Operator
Visual check of bearing
efficiency and lack of lubricant
leaks.
Checking of the Conveyor belt tension
and centering (THS-FBB)
At the beginning of each shift
Operator
Visual check of Conveyor belt
tension and centering.
Cleaning the conveyor belt
When needed
Operator
Section 5.2.2
THS-RB: Check for wear on the
belt round ropes and replace if
necessary
Cleaning of rollers
6 months
Maintenance personnel Section 5.2.2
Emptying the compressed air filter
container
When needed
Operator
-
Conveyor belt tension and centering
adjustment (flat belt systems)
When needed
Maintenance personnel Section 5.2.4
Conveyor belt replacement
12 months or when
contaminated
Operator Par.
5.2.3
The operator must monitor the condition of the system and its suitability for use and consult the maintenance personnel
if necessary.
