Maintenance; Cleaning The Stage; Preparing The Stage For Transport - PI A-62 Series User Manual

User Manual
A620D0001 Rev 1.2
30-July-2019
8.

Maintenance

Other than basic cleaning, the A-62x series stage is maintenance-free.
8.1.

Cleaning the Stage

To clean the stage surfaces, use isopropanol and a clean, lint-free cloth or wipe. Apply the cleaning agent to the
cloth and wipe down all of the surfaces. When cleaning the stage it is recommended to leave the air supply
turned on to help blow any particles out of the bearing and prevent particles from entering the nozzles. Be
especially careful of fingerprints on the surfaces as they attract dust and may tarnish the finish.
Do not use cleaning agents other than isopropanol. Agents such as acetone or other detergents
can damage certain parts of the stage.
8.2.

Preparing the Stage for Transport

If the stage requires movement, transport, or shipping, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the controller power.
2. Disconnect stage cables.
3. Remove the payload.
4. Turn off the air supply and disconnect the air supply line from the stage.
5. Install the shipping restraint and restraint label. Tighten the stage shipping restraint screws using an Allen
wrench.
The stage is now secured and can be safely moved. If the stage needs to be shipped, use the original packing
materials.
Use care when moving the stage. Avoid any shocks, drops or bumps that can cause scratches,
dings, dents, or distortion of the stage.
The stage table should never be moved without the air supply turned on. Moving the stage table
with no air supply, causing sliding metal-to-metal contact, may damage the bearing surfaces.
Do not attempt to move or transport the stage with the payload attached. This may damage the
stage and the payload.
When lifting the A-62x, take care to lift only by the base plate of the stage. Do not lift using any
other part of the mechanical system, or damage may occur.
The A-62x stage weighs up to 50 kg in its largest size. Use care when lifting and use two people to
lift.
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