INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
2-jaw parallel gripper, electric, HRC-01/-02 series
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EN / 2020-08-19
Zimmer GmbH
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Im Salmenkopf 5
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77866 Rheinau, Germany
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+49 7844 9138 0
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+49 7844 9138 80
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www.zimmer-group.com
13. Maintenance
Maintenance-free operation of the gripper is guaranteed for up to
5 million cycles
.
The maintenance interval may shorten under the following circumstances:
• Dirty environment
• Improper use and use that does not comply with the performance data.
• Observe ambient temperatures of 5° - 50° C. If not observed, lubricants will harden faster!
Even though the gripper is, as mentioned, maintenance-free, perform a regular visual inspection to check for any corro-
sion, damage or contamination.
We recommend allowing maintenance and seal replacement to be carried out by Zimmer Customer Service.
Dismantling and reassembling the gripper without authorization may result in complications, as special installation
equipment is required in some cases.
Zimmer GmbH shall not be liable in the event of unauthorized dismantling and reassembling of the gripper or in the
event of any malfunction or damage resulting from this.
13.1 Maintenance interval
INFORMATION
We recommend using the Zimmer Group Repair Service for repairs.
Unauthorized dismantling and reassembly of the gripper can result in complications, as in some cases,
special mounting equipment is required.
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Opening the gripper without authorization will void the warranty.
CAUTION:
Do not blow off the gripper with compressed air, this may cause a malfunction!
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Risk of accident
To clean the gripper, do not use any liquid or solvent-based cleaning agents!
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Risk of accident, malfunction
Part
Time
Maintenance
Guides for the gripper jaws
Weekly
Cleaning:
• Use a brush to brush off the guide, remove
any build-up.
Proceed as follows:
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Put the gripper in the indicated position.
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Remove the four mounting screws of the
HRC housing.
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Remove the HRC housing.
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Clean the gripper jaws.
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Re-mount the HRC housing.
Entire gripper
After 5 million cycles or,
at the very latest, after 7
years
General overhaul:
►At the end of the specified cycles (B
10d
) or,
at the very latest, after 7 years, the gripper
must be sent to Zimmer Customer Service
to be completely disassembled.
WARNING
The guides of the gripper jaws must always be kept clean and dust-free. Increased friction can impede
the safety function.
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Risk of injury