Safety Instructions Regarding Cleaning; Cleaning Machines With Cover For The Textile Industry; Drain Condensate - Siemens SIMOTICS A 1FU8 Operating Instructions Manual

Maintenance
9.7 Maintenance
The frequency of the cleaning intervals depends on the local degree of fouling.
NOTICE
Damage to the machine
Material damage can occur if you direct compressed air in the direction of the shaft outlet or
machine openings.
• Avoid pointing compressed air directly onto shaft sealing rings or labyrinth seals of the
See also
Safety instructions for cleaning (Page 73)
9.7.4

Safety instructions regarding cleaning

Note
Please note the safety instructions for cleaning (Page 73).
9.7.5

Cleaning machines with cover for the textile industry

In the case of machines with fan covers for the textile industry, regularly remove fluff balls,
fabric remnants, and similar types of contamination (particularly at the air passage opening
between the fan cover and cooling fins of the machine enclosure) to ensure that the cooling
air can flow without obstruction.
9.7.6

Drain condensate

If there are condensation drain holes present, open these at regular intervals, depending on
climatic conditions.
Hazardous voltage
The winding can be damaged if objects are introduced into the condensation holes
(optional). This can lead to death, serious injury or material damage.
Note the following to maintain the degree of protection:
• Switch off the machine so that it is in a no-voltage condition before you open the
• Close the condensation drain holes, e.g. using T-plugs, before commissioning the
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machine.
WARNING
condensation drain holes.
machine.
Operating Instructions, 02/2016, 5 610 70000 02 000
1FU8