Instron 300DX, Operating Instructions Manual

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Chapter 4
Maintenance
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General maintenance recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Preventative maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Make daily checks of system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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Remove and install base covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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Grip assemblies - G1-style and G7-style crossheads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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Hydraulic power supply (HPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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Ancillary parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
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Consumable parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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Spare and replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Warning
General maintenance recommendations
Only the maintenance procedures outlined in these instructions should be performed by the customer or
their representative. All other maintenance and repairs should be performed by Instron Service
personnel only.
Preventative maintenance schedule
Table 14 outlines a recommended preventative maintenance schedule for system components.
Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment when preparing, operating and
maintaining this equipment. Personal protective equipment should include, but is not
limited to, eye protection and head protection. Other types of personal protective
equipment may also be needed. You must perform your own risk assessment and take
appropriate measures to protect yourself from harm.
Table 14. Recommended preventative maintenance schedule.
Frequency Component Maintenance Task
Daily: System
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Make daily checks of system; see page 63.
Grip assemblies
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For frames with G1-style or G7-style crossheads - Clean external
surfaces and check operation of grip assemblies; see page 72.
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