11.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED MANITOWOC SERVICE AGENCY
AND HAVE A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN MAINTAIN YOUR EQUIPMENT.
If for any reason this unit is not
functioning correctly DO NOT
OPERATE. Contact your
authorized service agent.
WARNING:
!
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DAILY
PRE-STARTUP
INSPECTION
1.
Kettle tilts smoothly, handle is tight and kettle holds in any position (tilting models only).
2. Pressure gauge is in the green when unit is cold.
3. Green light comes on when unit is energized.
4. Red light comes on when unit is tilted (tilting models only).
SIX MONTH SERVICE INSPECTION
1. Perform daily startup inspection.
2. Gaskets are in good condition.
3. Tilt hand wheel is tight.
4. Grease bearings on both trunnions.
5. Check for play in gears (adjust if required).
6. Fasteners securing panels are in place and tight.
7. Perform pressure relief valve periodic test (see Pressure Relief Valve Testing).
8. Adequate exhaust and makeup air is supplied to working area.
9. Check for hydraulic leaks.
10. Check safety systems have not been bypassed.
YEARLY SERVICE INSPECTION
1. Perform six month service inspection.
2. Replace hydralic oil and filter.
3. Check kettle maximum temperature setting (see CALIBRATING PROCEDURE).
4. Perform safety inspection using SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST found in the MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.
