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Maintenance
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Maintenance
NOTE
: Before disassembly, make sure all spare parts
are available (new in an unopened package if
delivered), and other parts are thoroughly cleaned.
Suitable lubricant and thread locking compound should
also be available.
Inspect the Switch 3D Gun, material, and air lines at
least once every two weeks. Inspect for leakage and
other visible damage.
The following tables list recommended maintenance
procedures and frequencies for typical usage. The
maintenance is divided between mechanical and
electrical tasks. A typical application is the Switch 3D
Gun mounted on a robot dispensing a moderately
abrasive sealant.
Table 1: Mechanical
* Assumes movement from automation.
Table 2: Electrical
Preventive Maintenance
Typical wear parts in the Switch 3D Gun are the sealing
rings inside the swivel chamber, the rod shutoff valves,
rod seals and the rod shutoff valve seats.
Due to the different materials that can be used in the
Switch 3D Gun, the frequency for preventative
maintenance has to be evaluated for each case of
application.
is
provided for maintenance once a year and
is provided for maintenance once every two
years (see page 31). Both of these kits are can be
purchased through Graco Inc.
1. Dismount and disassemble the Switch 3D Gun. See
2. Clean all parts included in the service kits.
3. Reassemble the Switch 3D Gun. See
starting on page 20. Then test all
functions of the Switch 3D Gun, to make sure that
all parts are installed correctly.
To help prevent serious injury from pressurized fluid,
relieve pressure before cleaning, checking or
servicing the equipment.
Task
Weekly
Monthly or
100,000 cycles
Inspect for leaks
*Check hoses for wear
*Check/tighten material con-
nections
*Check/tighten air connec-
tions
*Check/tighten mounting
hardware connections
Task
Weekly
Monthly
Check cables for wear
Verify cable connections