RS4203 Manual
Chapter 14 – Maintenance Guide
Rev 32, 01/11/13
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14.11 Semiannual Preventive Maintenance
Prior to any maintenance or repair, use the following lockout and tag-out procedures:
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Disconnect the main power and electrical supplies.
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Attach power and electrical lockout devices.
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Tag-out the machine before beginning any maintenance work.
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Attempt to cycle the machine to ensure it is properly disabled.
14.11.1 Perform Scheduled Maintenance
Before beginning semiannual maintenance, complete all daily, weekly and quarterly maintenance.
14.11.2 Replace inline filters and inspect lines
___ Replace lubricator filters (if not previously replaced during the quarterly maintenance inspection).
14.11.3 Replace desiccant bags
___ Replace the two desiccant bags in the control box.
___ Replace the desiccant bag in the operator interface box.
___ Replace the desiccant bag in the remote control box.
14.11.4 Inspect for Safety
Re-activate the machine by applying both air and electrical power to the machine.
___ Inspect and close each guard, and ensure proper powering up of machine by checking and
resetting the EMERGENCY STOP button.
14.11.5 Run the Machine
Observe each event for proper operation. Investigate and repair any mechanical or electrical faults or
leaks. Run for at least one complete cycle. Note: During this step, ensure the horn engages the skin
brake properly, and that the housing “floats on the horn”.
___ Observe for proper tracking of conveyor belt, and adjust length of tension belt bolts if needed.
___ Skin brake housing “floats” on end of horn.
___ Horn protrudes at least .125 inch (3,17 mm) through skin brake housing.
___ Movable voiders retract towards and flush with fixed voiders.
___ Both pairs of voiders close.
