Operating Manual
V
ACUUM
T
URNING BENCH
VWT-180-4
Chapter 7
Maintenance
J. Schmalz GmbH
Aacher Straße 29
D - 72293 Glatten
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Status 03.2013 / Index 00
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7 Maintenance
7.1 General
The device must be installed and maintained by qualified personnel, mechanics
and electricians. Any work on the electrical equipment may be carried out only by
a qualified electrician.
The vacuum pump and swivelling unit may not be opened during the
warranty period. Opening these components will invalidate the warranty!
Use cleaning agent to clean the device. (Do not use petrol (gasoline) or
aggressive or corrosive fluids to clean the device. The hoses will otherwise
become leaky or be destroyed.)
After any repair or maintenance work, check the safety devices as described in
the section "Safety".
7.2 Maintenance
Interval
Daily
Weekly Monthly Every 6
months
Every 12
months
Inspect the safety devices:
- Vacuum gauge OK?
- Warning device actuated at correct pressure/vacuum value?
X
X
Inspect and maintain the slide and filter of the pump as
described in the operating instructions
See operating instructions for pump
Clean the vacuum filter
X
X
Electrical equipment OK? Cable glands tight?
X
Vacuum hoses in good condition (no cracks, not kinked, no
abrasion, free of leaks)?
X
X
All connections (hose clamps, etc.) tight?
X
Rating plate and load plate still mounted on the device?
X
Operating instructions available?
Operating personnel familiar with operating instructions?
X
Inspect load-carrying part (such as suspension) for
deformation, wear and other damage.
x
Clean and inspect suction pads. Must be free of cracks, lip
must be smooth, etc. Replace if necessary.
X
X
Is the inspection sticker up to date?
X
General condition of the device.
X
Leak test
X
X
Swivelling unit
See operating instructions (appendix)
7.3 Vacuum Pump
See the operating instructions for the vacuum pump (appendix).
7.4 Suction Pads /
Seals
Remove any foreign bodies and contamination such as adhesives, glue, sawdust,
dust, etc. sticking to the seals at least once a week. Use glycerine to clean the
seals.
Immediately replace damaged seals (tears, holes, waves).
Do not use petrol (gasoline).
