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6. Maintenance
Pay attention to Chapter 3
"Safety"
during maintenance and repair works.
Failures due to inadequate or incorrect maintenance may generate very
high repair costs
and long standstill
periods of the machine.
Regular
maintenance therefore is imperative.
Operational safety and service life of the machine depends, among other things, on proper maintenance.
The following table shows recommendations about time, inspection and maintenance for the normal use of the
machine.
Operating hours/
time period
Inspection points, maintenance instructions
12 h after repairing
Check all accessible screw connections for tight seat.
Daily and prior to
starting work
Check if all safety devices are working adequate.
Check the brush sealing for damages and/or wear.
Check the hose to the dust collector for damage and obstructions.
Clean the electrical box inside and outside.
Check the electric connections for sediments of dirt or foreign bodies.
Check the electric motors for dirt and other contaminants.
Check the conditions of the wings /discs.
Weekly
Check the buffers of the diamond plates.
Every 3 months
Clean the complete machine with a damp cloth.
Annually
Full overhaul and cleaning of the complete machine.
Pay attention to unusual noises or strong vibrations. Check for the cause of every big change. Call a technician
if you have doubts about the cause or when a repair without a technician seems not possible without damages.
Only use genuine Blastrac spare parts.
Due to different working conditions it can’t be foreseen how frequently inspections for wear check’s,
inspection, maintenance and repair works ought to be carried out. Prepare a suitable inspection schedule
considering your own working conditions and experience. However a full overhaul must be carried out at least
once a year.
Our specialists will be happy to assist you with more advice.
Prior to any repair works on the machine and its drives, secure the machine against
unintentional switching on. Put the machine to its safety off position.
Follow additional operating and maintenance of OEM if included during your service and
maintenance work.
