Ref / Pt.No: 294130
Operating Instructions for Safe Use
Fullwood M²erlin
Revision: C
Date: 24-Mar-17
294130
Page 53 of 81
11. Routine Daily Maintenance
Within the milking system there are a number of routine activities that should take place to
ensure the efficient and effective operation of the machine and are as follows;
VACUUM SYSTEM
Check vacuum level
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Check oil level in vacuum pump
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CLEANING BRUSHES
Check brushes are working correctly
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Visual check cleaning of brushes & chemical injection
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ROBOT ARM
Check teat spray system & chemical level
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Wash arm & milking equipment with low pressure water
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Check and clean laser lens
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Check arm has correct park position
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Check air bleeds on shells
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Check the Cartesian belts and rails for damage
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Check the Z axis rollers are clean and free form dirt
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MILKING EQUIPMENT
Check teat cups and shells, change if damaged
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Check condition of ACR ropes
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Change milk filter minimum twice per day and flush housing with clean water
(Pause the machine if necessary)
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Check on number of milkings that the liners have done
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WASHING
Check wash chemical levels
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Check water temperature during a main clean
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Check chemical pumps
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CRATE
Check operation of gates
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COMPRESSED AIR
Check compressed air pressure
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Drain receiving vessel
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Check oil level in pump
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Check air filters
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MILKMETER
Check cleanliness of milkmeter body
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OTHER
Visually check complete system
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Check any other equipment controlled by the robot
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