UNIA TERIS XL H Series, Operating And Maintenance Manual

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OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL TERIS XLH / TERIS XXLH
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5.5 Brakes
Fig. 11. Air brake
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Inspection and adjustment of the air brake system is to be carried out 2 times a year
before commencement of field work (machine operation) or after the operator has
determined that the braking force has been reduced
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Adjust the braking force by reducing the cylinder idle stroke. Remove the pressure from
the brake system before proceeding, then disengage the fork
[A] from the arm [B] .
Unscrew the fork
[A]
towards the arm
[B]
. Reconnect the system.
CAUTION! THE SYSTEM IS PRESSURIZED
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Perform any operations on a depressurized system.
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Everyday maintenance consists of checking the air system tightness and visual
inspection of the air lines.
•
Replace any damaged components with new ones immediately.
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Drain condensate from the air system at least 2 times a year, and especially before
winter. To do this, unscrew the drain plug
[1]
located at the bottom of the air tank
[2]
.
Replace the plug after draining condensate, and check the system tightness.
•
Clean the system filter as required,
however at least once a year.
Fig. 12.
Draining the system
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For the safe operation of the compressed air valves, it is required that an anti-freeze agent
should be added to the system. Observe the tractor manufacturer’s recommendations.
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Release the brake, and depressurize and drain the system before the winter storage.