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MAINTENANCE
The GMP Blown Fiber Blowing Machine has been designed to
give reliable, trouble free service over long periods. The machine
requires no sophisticated maintenance procedures; simple com-
mon sense checks and precautions are all that are needed.
The main source of breakdown and/or malfunction of a machine
being used outdoors is contamination by the elements, this con-
tamination may be introduced into the machine in a number of
different ways.
The most likely may be mud, dust or other contaminants carried
into the machine on the fiber. However glass beads from EPFU
fiber may also contaminate the machine.
The machine may be set down on a muddy surface, or be
splashed by road going vehicles when it is being used by the
roadside.
The machine should be returned to the manufacturers after
every 150 miles (250 kilometres) use (or at intervals of 12
months) for a major service.
