Opex Eagle Remittance Processor, Operator'S Manual

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74 Maintenance
Eagle Operator Manual
OPEX Corporation
5.1. Cleaning the System
5.1.1. Acetone
Acetone is a powerful solvent and degreaser. Only use it on metal objects or
surfaces when your intention is to remove all of the grease or lubricant from the
object or surface being cleaned.
Exercise care when using acetone near any type of bearing. Flooding the
bearing with acetone removes the lubricant from the bearing. This can result in
severe degradation of the materials in a short period of time.
5.1.2. Alcohol
Alcohol is a degreaser, but less powerful than acetone. Use it in place of
acetone for shafts or bearings when your intention is to remove grease or
lubricant from them.
Use only isopropyl or rubbing alcohol on the Eagle. Denatured alcohol is much
stronger and more hazardous. Do not use denatured alcohol for any reason.
Exercise care when using alcohol on bearings. Flooding the bearing with
alcohol removes the lubricant from the bearing, and can result in degradation
of the materials over time.
5.1.3. Detergent-based cleaners
A detergent-based cleaner, such as Formula 409, is less powerful than
acetone or alcohol. Use it to clean the glass and plastic surfaces of the Eagle.
Detergent-based cleaners do not cause component degradation.
WARNING
Do not clean belts, rollers or pulleys while they are moving. This can result in
severe personal injury and costly equipment damage. If a belt, roller, pulley,
etc., needs to be cleaned, hand-crank the component or clean it while
stationary.