SITEMA KRGP Series, Operating Manual

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Component Good condition
Rod The rod has no scoring or deposits on it.
(Scoring indicates transverse forces, defective wipers or
damaged clamp elements.)
Mounting All mounting screws of the Safety Lock and the attached
components are properly secured, with the necessary tight-
ening torque.
Proximity
switches (optional
equipment) The proximity switches correctly signal the operating states.
The ports are in good working condition.
Pressure
port L The pressure port is leak-tight. The connection line is leak-
tight and not kinked. Outflow of the pressure fluid is not im-
paired by additional components.
The circuit's response time is sufficiently fast.
Port T (pressure
compensation) The air filter is clean and permeable.
If heavily contaminated by the environment: A line is con-
nected and is routed into a clean area.
The line is leak-tight and depressurized.
The following components are available from SITEMA as spares:
• air filters (for port T)
• proximity switch holders
• proximity switches
10.2 Maintenance
No maintenance procedures are required other than the routine performance
tests - see
Chapter 8 Performance test [
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20]. Do not apply high-viscosity lu-
bricants (grease) to the rod during maintenance.
SITEMA recommends having a general overhaul of the Safety Lock car-
ried out at SITEMA’s factory after 5 – 6 years in service (preventive mainte-
nance). Integrate the general overhaul into your plant's maintenance sched-
ule.
10.3 Cleaning
NOTICE
Risk of malfunction due to improper cleaning!
The functioning of the Safety Lock might be impaired by penetration of dirt
and liquid, or by improper attempts at cleaning.
Ü
Clean only the outside.
Ü
Use only equipment which cleans without high pressure.
Ü
Clean only using a soft cloth and cleaning products which are not harm-
ful to the materials.
Ü Do not apply any lubricants (grease) to the rod.
Operating Manual
Safety Locks series KRGP
Pneumatic / compressive load
Original instructions BA-S12-en-1-15
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