Arm Set-up Manual
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101-9110 Rev E
Arm Extrusions:
•
Adjust
lift knobs to zero load
•
Does
arm function normally with no lift – are
there any hitches or rough spots in the move-
ment?
•
Does each arm segment move up and down
freely without binding? If not, contact Equi-
pois.
Quarterly or Semi-
Annually
•
Apply grease to adjuster –
Use Extreme Pressure
Grease – P/N 900-7005-GR*
Lift knob inspection:
•
Does carrier work on linear shaft?
•
Clean shaft thoroughly
•
Re-grease shaft
Quarterly or Semi-
Annually
•
Apply grease to adjuster –
Use Extreme Pressure
Grease – P/N 900-7005-GR*
Rate knob inspection:
•
Is it able to thread in and out without any is-
sues?
•
Is there any looseness or wiggling detectable?
If so, contact Equipois.
Quarterly or Semi-
Annually
Shoulder and Elbow Hinges:
•
Hinges between links should be able to fully
rotate on each bearing
•
Look for any play between where each hinge
and block surface mates with the other
•
Are caps still on each elbow hinge bearing lo-
cation? If not, is retaining clip visible or miss-
ing?
•
On elbow hinge, check to make sure washers
are in place. If not, replace as needed.
•
Inspect to make sure bumper pads on sides of
each hinge are in place. If not, replace.
Quarterly or Semi-
Annually
•
Parts are included in Kit,
Complete Maintenance
Pack, zeroG4 – P/N 101-
5910*
Internal Bumpers (four per link):
•
Check the connection. Are they loose in any
way? Tighten and add Loctite if loose.
•
If bumpers connected to magnetic docks are
loose, contact Equipois.
Quarterly or Semi-
Annually
•
Contact Equipois for details
for magnetic dock replace-
ment.
Gas Springs (at shoulder and elbow):
Check to see if gas spring at each location is
still providing force
•
If not, replace with appropriate gas spring re-
placement kit.
•
Check screws at each gas hinge to make sure
they are secure. If not securely fastened, use
Blue Loctite 243 to secure.
Quarterly or Semi-
Annual
•
All arms after S.N. 1029 util-
ize long shoulder kit.
•
Gas Spring Replacement Kit,
Long Shoulder – P/N 101-
6250-02*
•
Arms previous to S.N. 1029
utilize short shoulder kit. –
P/N 101-6250-01
•
Blue Loctite 243 – P/N 900-
7001-TL*
