OV-II Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Service Manual
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Industrial Dynamics Company, Ltd. ©
Form 42600 (10/03)
Monthly Maintenance
ITEM
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
All starwheels
Check as follows:
a.
Inspect the valve seal ring, located in the bottom of the
starwheel hub, for scratches and any other imperfections that
would prevent a seal with the valve plate. If excessive wear,
scratching or other flaws are encountered, refer to the
Chapter 6 for replacement instructions.
b. Remove each suction cup and check for damage. Also check
the small filter screen (if installed), located inside the cup, to
be sure it is clean and not clogged. Replace any damaged
cups.
c.
In the end of each vacuum pipe is a small restrictor
approximately 1.5 mm (0.060 inch) in diameter. Check these
restrictors to be sure they are not clogged. If they are, clean
them using a paper clip or other small diameter wire. A
compressed air nozzle is useful to blow through these
restrictors back down through the hub. This flushes any
debris out of the restrictors, and pipes. (Remove starwheel
first.)
d. Clean the entire starwheel using
NONCAUSTIC,
NONABRASIVE SOAP, ORDINARY WATER AND A
SOFT BRUSH
. RINSE WITH CLEAR, CLEAN WATER.
DO NOT RINSE WITH A HIGH PRESSURE NOZZLE.
DO NOT STEAM CLEAN.
Reassemble after cleaning.
Air and Water Solenoid Valves
Perform functional check of air and water solenoid valves and
water flow.
Air Filter
Remove and clean the element in the air filter.
Starwheel System
Pass a bottle through the entire starwheel system.
This checks the clearance of the guide assemblies, the dead plate,
the crossover points and entry back onto the conveyor. It should
be as smooth as possible.
Base Cabinet
Check inside the base cabinet for signs of water leakage or other
corrosion. Corrosion should be removed immediately and any
water leakage should be investigated to find its source.
