5.0
Maintenance
5.1
General Maintenance
Preventive rather than reactive maintenance is recommended. The type and frequency
depends on the product use; the following are recommended.
5.2
Maintenance Schedule
CUSTOMER
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
DANGER! ELECTRIC SHOCK
. Risk of fatal injury. Only electrically
qualified personnel should attempt these maintenance procedures.
Maintenance
Procedure
Method
Frequency
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Bi-
Annually
Annually
Safety
Safety Switch Function
Set a safe temperature above ambient, and
lower the hearth to see if the heater light
goes out
Safety Switch Function
While lowering or raising the hearth operate
the emergency stop button to prove that it
functions correctly.
Safety Switch Function
Check that the hearth will not raise or lower
with the cage open.
Safety Switch Function
Electrical measurement
Over-Temperature Safety
Circuit
(if fitted)
Set an over-temperature setpoint lower
than the current displayed temperature and
check for an over-temperature alarm as
detailed in this manual
Over-Temperature Safety
Circuit
(if fitted)
Electrical measurement
Hearth
Visual inspection, checking the seal and
whether it is free of damage
Hearth
Replacement where necessary
Cooling Fans (if fitted)
Check whether the cooling fans are working
Chimney / Extraction
Check and clean if necessary
Electrical Safety
(external)
Visual check of external cables and plugs
Electrical Safety (internal)
Physically check all connections and clean-
ing of the power plate area
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