Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
11.1
Safety
Faults with the area gripping system must be corrected only by qualified electrical and mechanical specialists.
Personnel must have read and understood the Operating Instructions.
Personal protective equipment must be worn for installation, troubleshooting and maintenance work.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to switching on the system during troubleshooting
It is essential to set down lifted loads before entering the danger areas.
Before troubleshooting, make sure that the electrical components are not live and that the system is
depressurized.
Switch off the power switch, compressed air and vacuum, if applicable, and secure against
unauthorized restart.
It must be ensured that safe working in the secure area is possible at all times.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to incorrect maintenance or troubleshooting
Check the proper functioning of the product, especially the safety features, after every maintenance or
troubleshooting operation.
11.2
Help with Faults
If the load cannot be lifted, work through the following list to identify and rectify the fault:
Fault
Cause
Measure
Vacuum level is not
reached or vacuum is
created too slowly
Leakage in hose line
Check hose connections
Leakage or wear on the sealing plate
or suction cups
Check the sealing plate or suction cup and
replace if necessary
Operating pressure too low
Increase operating pressure
Internal diameter of the compressed
air lines too small
Use hose lines with a larger internal
diameter
Load cannot be held
Vacuum level too low
See above for possible causes
Suction force not suitable for load
Connect an additional FXP module
Video
www.schmalz.com/
replacing-sealing-
foam
