Maintenance; Trouble Information - Sony Magnescale SR118 Series Instruction Manual

5. Maintenance

• A thin coat of lubricating oil should be applied to the scale
rods inside the scale unit every one to three months to
ensure a long service life. When applying this oil, be sure
to inspect the mounting conditions of the scale unit and
slider.
• When storing the scale, secure the scale unit and slider
with the slider holder.
• Avoid storing the scale in the following environments.
• Places exposed to direct sunlight or hot winds or near
heaters, etc.
• Places exposed to dust, oil, corrosive gases or high
temperature and humidity.
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6. Trouble Information

If the scale does not move smoothly
→ Apply a thin coat of lubricating oil to the scale rods.
→ Check again that the scale is mounted correctly.
If the scale rods are bent
→ The scale assembly must be replaced. Send the
scale to your Sony Manufacturing Systems
Corporation representative for repair.
If the lead cables become damaged
→ The slider assembly must be replaced. Send the
slider to your Sony Manufacturing Systems
Corporation representative for repair.
If the scale overruns
→ Send the scale to your Sony Manufacturing
Systems Corporation representative for repair and
inspection. Note that repair may be impossible
depending on the type of damage.