4. Maintenance and Inspection
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4. Maintenance and Inspection
4.1 Inspection Items and Schedule
Perform maintenance and inspection at the intervals specified below.
This schedule assumes that the actuator is operated eight hours a day.
If the actuator is operated at a higher utilization, such as when the machine is used continuously day
and night, reduce the inspection intervals accordingly.
Visual inspection of exterior
Greasing
Start-up inspection
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After 1 month of operation
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After 6 months of operation
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After 1 year of operation
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Every 6 months thereafter
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Every 1 year
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* Any adjustments requiring the following operations must be carried out at our factory. Do not
disassemble the gripper or cut any of its cables in the location where the gripper is installed.
Disassemble the motor
Disassemble the gear area
Disassemble the bearing
Cut a cable
If the user has disassembled any of the above components or cut any of the gripper’s cables, IAI will
not be responsible for any malfunction or problem that may occur thereafter.
4.2 Visually Inspecting the Exterior
Visually check the exterior of the following items.
Actuator
Loosening of actuator mounting screws
Cables
Damage, connector engagement,
check abrasion on cable if it is put through the hollow
Overall
Noise, vibration
4.3 Cleaning
• Clean the exterior surface as necessary.
• Wipe dirty areas using a soft cloth, etc.
• Do not blow highly compressed air onto the actuat
or, as it may cause dust to enter the actuator
through gaps between parts.
• Do not use petroleum-based solvent as
it damages resin and coated surfaces.
• To remove stubborn stains, take neutral detergent or alcohol into a soft cloth, etc., and wipe the area
gently.
