Installation Manual User guide

ULTRA ADVANTAGE SERVO ROLL FEED 6/ 3/2002

3 MAINTENANCE

The Ultra Advantage Servo Roll Feed needs very little maintenance to keep the system operating at its optimum

performance.

o This precision equipment must be kept as clean as possible. This is especially important if

large amounts of air suspended oil mists in combination with “dirty metals” are used. The

resulting abrasive dust can attach itself to the feed rolls and other surfaces, leading to

premature wear on many parts.

o Some bearings used on the feeder are fully sealed and maintenance-free roller ball bearings.

The exceptions are provided with standard “zerk” type grease fittings. They should be

lubricated with a good grade of high pressure bearing grease. The frequency of lubrication will

depend on the overall usage of the system. A small “shot” once a day is a good starting point.

The feed roll gears set should be coated with a small amount of open gear grease.

o The main drive belt should be checked periodically for tightness. It can be adjusted by

loosening the two fasteners on the motor adjuster plate, applying downward pressure on the

motor adapter plate, and retightening. ERRATIC MOTOR BEHAVIOR WILL BE

EXPERIENCED IF THE DRIVE BELT IS LOOSE!

o All fasteners should be checked for tightness at regular intervals.

o The electrical system also requires very little maintenance. Keep the enclosure clean and

replace any burned indicator bulbs. Do not expose the electrical enclosure to constant high

temperatures. Possible system failure could result.

o The Feeder’s electrical enclosure door is sealed to prevent oil and contaminants from entering

inside. However, small gaps can be found around some sealing surfaces and faceplates. It is a

good idea, therefore, to keep the console free of stamping oils and fluids, which could "seep

into" the enclosure. Most often, these oils are carried by the Operator’s hands or by air mist

lubrication etc.

o All of the above guidelines should be added to your existing pressroom Preventive

Maintenance (PM) Program.