7
Maintenance
Maintenance measures consist of inspection, service and repair. Maintenance measures are described here.
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Maintenance work must only be carried out by qualied personnel.
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Tasks not described in this chapter may only be carried out by HAWE Service.
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If faults or damage occur, switch off the hydraulic system immediately.
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Observe the information in the supplier documentation.
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Document all activities in a maintenance log.
WARNING
Danger of accident and fatal injury due to lack of maintenance or careless maintenance
Omitted or negligently performed maintenance can cause the hydraulic system to malfunction.
Improperly performed maintenance or improperly conducted troubleshooting can pose a danger to
personnel.
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Read and abide by all instructions provided in this section.
Observe the following safety instructions additionally to the safety instructions in chapter
.
7.1 Maintenance plan
Failure of hydraulic systems
Hydraulic system failures are often caused by an incorrect choice of hydraulic uid or excessive
solid contamination in the hydraulic uid. High solid contamination is due to lack of maintenance
of the hydraulic system.
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Select hydraulic uid according to specifications.
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Carry out the activities described in this section carefully and in due time.
Interval
Activities to be performed
Once a week following
commissioning
As required
Once a year
Check safety markings
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Checking the electrical contacts
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✓
Visual check for external leakage
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Check the cable for damage
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Checking the hydraulic uid level
✓
✓
7.2 Service
7.2.1 Vent the hydraulic system
The machine manufacturer must set up provisions for venting on the consumer for the hydraulic system.
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