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Routine Maintenance
Clean the Sorter Bowl
Like the
Sorter Wheels
, the
Sorter Bowl
will gather debris over time.
Ioline recommends cleaning them after every 700 gross (100,000)
stones are sorted (on the same schedule as the
Sorter Wheels
).
1.
Follow the procedures outlined in the
Operation
chapter to
remove the
Sorter Wheels
from the
Sorter Bowls
.
2.
Used compressed air or a vacuum to remove debris from the
base of the bowl. Make sure all dust, metal shavings, loose
crystals, etc. are cleared. It is especially important to keep the
optical sensor that is bolted to the bottom of the bowl clean.
3.
Dampen a lint-free cloth with isopropyl (pharmacy) alcohol
and gently wipe out the bowl cavity. Use a cotton swab to clean
the small recesses.
4
.
Re-install the desired
Sorter Wheels
into the
Sorter Bowls
using
the installation directions in the
Operation
chapter.
Inspect Equipment
It is a good idea to occasionally check that all parts of the
Crystal-
Press
are in good working order. The following checklist highlights
places to inspect. If ay item is questionable, contact Ioline Customer
Check the
Carriage
drive belt to confirm that there is no un
-
usual wear and that the teeth have a rectangular profile.
2.
Examine the tool jaw and ensure that it returns all the way to
the stop pin when the tool is not in use.
3.
Carefully look at the black cable between the pick-and-place
tool and the cable socket at the top of the carriage. Confirm that
the insulation is not damaged.
4.
Grasp each
Sorter Bowl,
one at a time, and gently attempt to
move them checking that they are tight in the chassis.
5.
With the power off, examine both
Drive Shaft
segments making
sure that they still have good traction and there are no gouges,
dents, or scratches in the bodies. Remove any debris that might
adhere to the drive shaft surface with a plastic bristled brush
(an old tooth brush works great) and gentle pressure.
6.
Inspect the white plastic strip under where the pick-and-place
tool places crystals. Look for tears and other damage that may
keep crystals from making a smooth landing.
4.
Hold the wheel up to the light to confirm that every hole is
clear including the pockets where stones are sorted and the
larger holes near the top of the wheel.
5.
Repeat this process for every sorter wheel in your collection.
6.
Re-install the desired
Sorter Wheels
in the
Sorter Bowls
using the
installation directions in the
Operation
chapter.
