O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l
OKTOPUS
®
GLASS-Jack
GL-N 400/300
Technical Documentation
BA 000 180_OA
Page 19 of 22
4.3 Vacuum system
Vacuum components, subjected to wear and being relevant to safety have to undergo in-
spections on a regular basis. You have to
⇒
daily
check the components in terms of their correct position and mechanical damag-
es, especially
•
the suction pads (if necessary, replace suction pads),
•
the hoses,
•
the vacuum gauges.
Replace the suction pads and the hoses immediately if these have mechan-
ical damages (cracks, cuts, etc.)! These damages could lead to a reduced
Working Load Limit of the OKTOPUS
®
.
The vacuum pump works oil free. The solid design allows maintenance-free operation.
The infiltration of dust into the vacuum pump is prevented by dust filters. For this reason
maintenance of the vacuum system focuses on this component and mainly consists of
:
⇒
replacing the dust filter if it is polluted. The dust filters are located under the bonnets of
the OKTOPUS
®
(see fig. 1, pos. 2 and 6).
Fig. 12:
Dust filter
4.3.1 Cleaning the suction pads
Always clean the suction pads prior to every operation of the OKTOPUS
®
, if the suction are-
as are soiled (dirt, dust, oil, etc.). Dirt could cause leakages and leave marks on the manipu-
lated elements.
For cleaning the suction pads we recommend to use water, if necessary add some deter-
gent. Do not use chemical solvents, petrol, diesel oil or similar in any case.
Never use solvents, petrol or aggressive chemicals for cleaning the suction
pads! Otherwise this may result in damaging the suction pads, which could
endanger the operator as well as others.
Ensure that fluids cannot enter the vacuum system during the cleaning process by position-
ing the suction pads or by covering the suction opening. Give the suction pads a sufficient
amount of time to completely dry before operating the OKTOPUS
®
.
Dust filter
