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MAINTENANCE
To get long use and free of trouble, it is essential to perform periodic maintenance on the
concrete vibrator.
Warning:
Disconnect the electrical supply to the concrete vibrator before you can carry
out any maintenance to it.
3.1 Periodic Maintenance of the Electric Power Assy
1. Only an expert shall work on the electrical parts.
2. Make sure that the electricity is off during repairs.
3. In all maintenance operations, original parts will be used.
4. Every 100 hours carbon brushes should be inspected.
5. Clean the ventilation vents in the front and back part of the motor periodically to avoid
overheating. Ensure that no water gets into the motor housing.
6. After maintenance job and service, all safety devices should be assembled correctly.
7.
After working 40 hours inspect the housing’s holding bolts.
8. Every 12 mon
ths or more frequently, depending on the usage conditions, it’s
recommended an inspection be done by an authorized dealer.
9. Every 100 hours clean the air filter.
3.2 Periodic Maintenance of Flexible Shaft and Poker Head
1. To do the maintenance works in the transmission and poker, firstly disconnect of the
motor.
2. In all maintenance operations, original parts will be used.
3. To check the wear of the poker controlling the outside diameter and length of the poker.
Replace the housing or cap when the diameter or length in the least point is less than the
specified in the table according to the model.
4. Lubricate the shaft every 100 working hours.
5. When the length of the shaft is not equal to the hose, it is necessary to repair before
producing a bigger breakdown.
6. After maintenance job and service, all the parts must be assembled correctly.
7. Every 12 months of more frequently, depending on the usage conditions. It is
recommended an inspection be done by an authorized dealer.
3.3 Lubrication
The long life and successful operation of any parts of machinery is dependent on
frequent and thorough lubrication. A way to lubricate the shaft is to grasp some grease
in the palm of the hand and run the close hand with the lubricant over the length of the
shaft, leaving on the shaft a light coating of the lubricant on the entire length of the
shaft. The recommended quantity is 25g per meter. Do not over-lubricate, it could
cause the grease penetrate into the poker. Do not clean the shaft with solvent.
