IAI ELECYLINDER EC-RTC9, Instruction Manual

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8.1 Precautions for maintenance and inspection work
8-2
8. Maintenan
ce and Inspection
Caution
Never use fluorine-based grease.
Mixing with lithium-based grease not only reduces the performance of the grease, it
may even cause damage to the actuator.
Notice
● When supplying grease, make sure to remove the old grease with using a tool such as
a cotton swab before supplying new grease.
● The degradation speed of grease may differ depending on the operating environment
(temperature, humidity and ambient atmosphere).
It is recommended to shorten the grease supply period if the actuator is used under
poor environmental conditions such as high temperatures, high humidity or dusty
atmospheres.
● Also, it is recommended to improve the environmental conditions in case the grease
changes color notably due to poor operating conditions.
● Base oil may separate from the grease due to the mounting orientation or operating
conditions.
Base oil may also leak from the inside of the ELECYLINDER to the exterior through
gaps.
Check visually for oil drips when supplying grease.
● An ELECYLINDER stored for 6 months or more may suffer from grease degradation.
Supply grease before the start of use.
→ For details, refer to "8.5 Greasing method".