Operating Instructions
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Section 7
Maintenance
J. Schmalz GmbH
Johannes-Schmalz-Str. 1
72293 Glatten, Germany
Tel +49 7443 / 2403 - 0
Fax +49 7443 / 2403 - 259
BA 30.30.01.00207
Status: 05.2019 / Index 02
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Maintenance
7.1 General notes
This device must only be installed and maintained by qualified specialist personnel,
mechanics, and electricians. Work on electrical equipment must be carried out by
qualified electrical specialists only.
The vacuum pump and slewing cylinder may not be opened during the
warranty period. Opening them voids the warranty.
Use cleaning solvents to clean the device (not petroleum ether or corrosive liquids.
The hoses and the suction plates will, otherwise, become leaky or will be damaged
permanently).
After repair and maintenance work, always check safety equipment as described in
the “Safety” section.
7.2 Maintenance Schedule
Interval
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Every
six
months
Annual
check
Check safety equipment:
- Gauge OK?
- Does warning device emit signal at correct vacuum value?
X
X
Perform maintenance on the service gate valve and pump filter
as described in the operating instructions
See pump operating instructions
Perform maintenance on the swiveling unit
See the linear cylinder operating instructions
Vacuum filter cleaned?
X
X
Clean suction plate. Check for cracks, evenness of suction lip,
etc.? Replace if necessary
X
X
Are the vacuum hoses in good condition (not brittle, not kinked,
no worn sections and no leaks)?
X
X
Leak test
X
X
Are all connections (hose clamps, etc.) secure?
X
X
Is the electrical installation OK? Are cable screw unions
secure?
X
Check all load-bearing parts (e.g. suspension) for deformation,
wear or other damage.
X
Are the type plate and maximum load plate still attached to the
device?
X
Is the operating manual still available and are workers
familiar
with it?
X
General condition of the device
X
Has the test label for the accident prevention guidelines been
updated?
X
