User guide

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4 Maintenance
4.1 Overview
Following a routine maintenance schedule and maintenance procedures can prevent part degradation
and ensure high quality performance for every production run. Table 4-1 lists recommended maintenance
procedures and intervals that will help to ensure quality dispensing and optimize system performance.
Basic maintenance procedures are described later in this section.
WARNING! Before performing any of the maintenance procedures in this section, shut down
the dispensing system as described in 3.13 System Shutdown. Maintenance
procedures should be performed only by a trained service technician.
4.2 Recordkeeping
The type of procedure performed should be recorded in maintenance records for the dispensing system.
Dates, part numbers/serial numbers of replaced parts, names of technicians, and other pertinent data
should be recorded. This information can be used to coordinate PM activities with scheduled downtime.
4.3 Routine Maintenance Procedures
Table 4-1 Routine Maintenance Procedures
Task Frequency Instructions
Clean Dispensing
Area
Daily
Remove spilled fluids with the manufacturer’s recommended
solvent and a soft cloth. Remove any foreign objects from
dispensing area and tooling plate.
Replace Purge
Station Cup
Daily
Refer to 4.4.1 Replacing Purge Station Cup.
Clean Purge Station
Boot
Daily
1. Remove the purge station cover.
2. Carefully clean the boot and purge station cover with a small
brush or soft cloth and the cleaning agent recommended by
the fluid manufacturer. Inspect the rubber boot for damage.
Replace if needed. Refer to 4.4.2 Replacing the Purge Boot.
3. Reinstall purge station cover.
Clean Dispensing
System
Weekly Clean all surfaces using a clean cloth and isopropyl alcohol.
Drain Water Trap Weekly
Check water level and empty if necessary. Refer to 4.5 Draining
the Water Trap.
Check Air Cylinders Monthly Check for leakage.
Lubricate Mechanical
Drive Cables
Every 3 mos. Refer to 4.7.1 Lubricating the X-, Y-, and Z-Axis Cables.
Lubricate X- , Y- ,
and Z-axes Linear
Guides
Every 3 mos. Refer to 4.7.2 Lubricating the X-, Y-, and Z-Axis Linear Guides.
Clean Camera Lens Every 3 mos. Use the cleaning kit provided.
Tension Mechanical
Drive Cables
Every 6-12 mos. Refer to 4.8 Tensioning the Cables.