SECTION 6
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE CONCEPT
This section is divided into four main parts:
Daily maintenance
Weekly maintenance
Monthly maintenance
Less frequent maintenance
This section will include information on
frequency and type of lubrication, adjustments to
specific areas and minor repairs.
DAILY INSPECTION
A clean, well-maintained Washer will always give
cleaner, better results. Follow these steps every day:
Turn on the
SPRAY CHECK
and inspect the
fresh water spray pipe. Clean if necessary.
After all of the spray pipes have been inspected,
remove the covers over the air knives.
Run a piece of
clean
glass through the Washer
that is wide enough to span the width of the roller.
Inspect the air knives for blockage on the air exit
side. If an air knife is blocked, a streak of water
will be visible on the top or bottom of the glass.
The daily inspection routine is especially important if
you are washing glass prior to manufacturing
insulated glass units.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
Water Tank(s)
Inspect the water tank(s) every day. If the glass is
excessively dirty or is powder coated, clean the
tank(s) once a day or, if necessary, more often.
Follow these steps for routine daily maintenance:
Drain the water from the tank(s) by grasping the
pin on the top of the standpipe in the tank(s) and
removing.
Sponge the remaining water from the bottom of
the tank(s) and wipe the inside clean.
Clean any debris from the return water tank’s
screen.
Clean the pump’s discharge strainer.
Refill the tank(s).
Turn on the
SPRAY CHECK
and inspect the
spray pipes. Clean any clogged holes or nozzles.
Check the return water tank’s screen for debris
and clean.
Keep the Washer covered whenever it is practical,
especially the discharge conveyor rollers.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
Blower Intake Air Filter(s)
Replace the air filter(s) immediately if damage is
evident.
Check the air filter(s) for dirt build-up. When the
filter needs cleaning, remove and clean it with a
vacuum.
Do not
use oiled filter units. The oil will
eventually transfer to the glass through the drying
system. A good practice is to keep a spare filter on
hand to use while the dirty one is being cleaned.
Conveyor Chain
Lubricate all pinch roller bearings. Lubricate all
conveyor roller bearings (if there are grease fittings).
Add waterproof general purpose grease slowly with a
grease gun until the grease begins to ooze from the
bearing seals.
Do not over grease!
For bearings that have bronze bushings, use a high
quality moly spray lubricant that will wick into the
bushing.
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