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As a general rule, every time an interchangeable part is removed and replaced by a
part of a different size, shape etc. the part being removed should be thoroughly
cleaned before being returned to its box. Similarly the cavity from which it was re-
moved can also be cleaned prior to the assembly of the replacement part.
Air box parts:
keep clean, build up of moisture
and dust will prevent the joint faces from mating,
prevent the housing seal from sealing etc. Use
any traditional workshop cleaning agent.
Microduct clamp inserts:
keep
clean, build up of moisture and dust,
particularly in the grooves, will re-
duce the clamping effect. Use tradi-
tional workshop cleaning agent.
Cable infeed and exit guides:
keep clean, build up of moisture and dust
may nip the cable. Use any traditional workshop cleaning agent.
6.0 Maintenance
The GMP AirStream Cable Blowing Machine has been designed to give reliable, trouble free service over
long periods. The machine requires no sophisticated maintenance procedures, simple common sense
checks and precautions are all that are needed.
The main source of breakdown and/or malfunction of a machine being used outdoors is contamination by the
elements, this contamination may be introduced into the machine in a number of different ways.
There may be mud, dust or other contaminants carried into the machine on the cable or microduct (there may
be surface coatings of lubricants or other release type agents on the outer surfaces of the cable and mi-
croduct, this could build up on the belts and make them slip).
The machine may be set down on a muddy surface, or be splashed by road going vehicles when it is being
used by the roadside.
It is convenient to consider each function of the machine in turn.
