9.1 Description of mechanical and electrical protection systems
9.1.1
There are no particular protection systems provided for maintenance staff. Observe all the
safety information detailed in section 3
9.1.2
Only trained maintenance staff should attend to the maintenance of the machine.
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9.2 Points and frequencies of inspection
9.2.1 Operator daily checks
Before commencing work each day the work area should be clean and tidy.
9.2.2 Operator weekly checks
In addition to the Operator Daily tasks above, it is recommended that the following be carried out at
the end of each working week.
Before commencing these operations, ensure the isolator is turned to the OFF position.
a) Feeder roller cleaning.
1.
Spray a small amount of Platen Cleaner onto a non-paper, lint-free piece of cloth
2.
Remove all product from the Infeed Hopper.
3.
Set the feeder to slow speed, switch the feeder on and gently wipe each of the 3 friction
rollers.
b) General cleaning
With either a piece of cloth or a vacuum cleaner remove as much dust as possible from the
machine.
c) Ensure that all cables, plugs etc. are undamaged.
9.2.3 Engineering preventative maintenance
It is recommended that at six monthly intervals the following be carried out.
1.
Check that the conveyor belts and friction rollers are in good condition
9. Maintenance
