RSP S100, Installation And Maintenance Manual

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3 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
The swivel must be maintained regularly to ensure proper function. The specified intervals are
approximate and valid under normal conditions. Under extreme conditions, such as dirty
environments or extreme robot movements, the intervals should be shortened. Consider the
table as a guide and update as your production experience of each system increases.
NOTE!
Read the safety section 1.2 before any maintenance activities are carried out.
NOTE!
Swivel must only be dismantled and repaired by Robot System Products during the
warranty period. Otherwise the warranty will not be valid.
3.1 Maintenance scheme
Maintenance
activity Equipment Interval Description
Inspection Swivel 2 weeks Visual inspection of swivel, rotation stop and
cables (
section 3.3 ).
Cleaning Swivel 3 months Cleaning of swivel, interval depending on
environment. (
section 3.4 ).
Service Swivel 30 months Complete service, to be done by Robot System
Products
3.2 Complete service of swivel
Under normal working conditions we recommend a complete service on swivels to be carried out
every 30
th
months by qualified Robot System Products personnel. This will ensure proper
function and increase the lifespan of the swivel considerably. Please contact us for a quotation.
The 30 months swivel service at RSP includes inspection and cleaning of the full unit,
replacement of rotoglyde and slip ring sets.3.4 Specification of maintenance activities
3.3 Visual inspection of swivel
Action Note
Check air connections Check that the air connections are not dirty or damaged. Clean if
dirty. Replace damaged parts.
Check electrical connections
(electrical versions only)
Check that electrical connections are not dirty or damaged. Clean
if dirty. Replace damaged parts.
Check cables and hoses Check that cables and hoses are not squeezed or damaged.
Replace damaged parts.
Check rotation stops Check that rotation stops are not worn-out or damaged. Replace
damaged parts.
Check swivel in general Check the swivel for damages. For replacements see chapter 4
3.4 Cleaning of swivel
Action Note
Clean the swivel unit
generally Clean the swivel using lint free clothes and industrial alcohol or
similar.