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MAINTENANCE
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GMA-BL
MI 1-916 1 B
Maintenance
WARNING – Death or injury can result from unexpected movement.
Protect against unexpected movement by removing electrical power
from the GMA-BL Actuator Controller and the machine into which
the GMA-BL Actuator Controller is installed.
WARNING – Danger of injury from crushing.
Maintenance and repair tasks on the GMA-BL Actuator Controller
must be performed only when the machine has been stopped and
has been secured from being turned on again.
WARNING – To prevent death or injury, always use standard
Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Maintenance schedules are recommended intervals only.
Ambient conditions can influence intervals considerably.
Therefore, adjustments to the recommendations must be made
accordingly.
The GMA-BL Actuator Controller has a protection class rating of
IP 52. The “5” defines limited ingress of dust permitted, while
the “2” defines protection against vertically falling drops of water
with enclosure tilted 15º from the vertical. Adhere to protection
class rating IP 52 during all maintenance procedures.
The motor of the GMA-BL Actuator Controller requires no
maintenance.
Use Parker 0-Lube to lubricate the external actuator rod every 2
months to keep the seal (item 31) lubricated. See Figure 16 in
the Replacement Parts section.
Sensors shall be cleaned as necessary in order to ensure lenses,
transmitters, and/or receivers have a clear path to detect the
web. Cleaning shall consist of wiping down components as
necessary with a clean and dry cloth. Compressed air or a shop
vacuum may also be used as necessary.
Operator Interface (touchscreen) should be cleaned as necessary
in order to ensure clear visibility of the menus. Cleaning shall
consist of wiping down components as necessary with a clean
and dry cloth. Commercial liquid cleaner may be used if
necessary, but ensure that a small amount of liquid is placed on
the cloth before wiping down the screen. Do not directly spray
the screen. Compressed air or a shop vacuum may also be used
as necessary.
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