Owner manual

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6. Maintenance and Inspection

Warning: This actuator uses high-performance rare-earth permanent magnets. Do not get

closer than 30cm if you are a person who needs a support of a medical device

such as a pacemaker.

6.1 Inspection Items and Schedule

Perform maintenance and inspection at the intervals specified below.

This schedule assumes that the actuator is operated eight hours a day.

If the actuator is operated at a higher utilization, such as when the machine is used continuously

day and night, reduce the inspection intervals accordingly.

isual

inspection of exterior Inspection of interior

Start-up inspection

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After 1 month of operation

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After 6 months of operation

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After 1 year of operation

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Every 6 months thereafter

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Every 1 year

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The product is equipped in standard with A. Q. Seal which supplies lubricant oil in a long term, thus

there is no need of grease supply in regular terms.

6.2 Visually Inspecting the Exterior

Visually check the exterior of the following items.

Actuator Loosening of actuator mounting bolts, etc.

Cables Scratches, connector engagement

Stainless sheet Scratches, loosening

Overall Noise, vibration

• Adjust the tension of the stainless steel sheet in case it is loosened. [Refer to 6.6.2 “Adjusting the

Stainless Sheet Tension” and 6.6.3 “Operation Check”.]

• As a guideline, the service life of the stainless sheet roughly corresponds to a traveled distance of

5,000 km.

However, the stainless sheet may have to be replaced earlier depending on the use condition.

To replace the sheet, you must either bring in the actuator to IAI or have IAI’s service personnel

visit your site to perform replacement, as a rule.

6.3 Cleaning

• Clean the exterior surface as necessary.

• Wipe dirty areas using a soft cloth, etc.

• Do not blow highly compressed air onto the actuator, as it may cause dust to enter the actuator

through gaps between parts.

• Do not use petroleum-based solvent as it damages resin and coated surfaces.

• To remove stubborn stains, take neutral detergent or alcohol into a soft cloth, etc., and wipe the

area gently.