13. Maintenance
13.1 Maintenance Schedule
Perform maintenance work according to the schedule below.
The schedule is set assuming eight hours of operation a day. When the operation time is long such as 24-
hour operation, shorten the maintenance intervals as needed.
Start of operation
After 1 month of operation
After 3 months of operation
Every 3 months thereafter
After 3 years of operation or 5000 km
travel distance
Every 1 year thereafter
*1 Apply the grease to the rod (ball spline) slide surface when dry surface is observed at the start of
operation or every three months of operation.
13.2 Visual Inspection of the Machine Exterior
Check the following when doing the visual inspection.
Body
Loose mounting bolts?
Cables
Damage to cables or connection to connector box?
General
Unusual noise or vibrations?
13.3 Cleaning
• Clean the exterior as needed.
• Wipe off dirt with a soft cloth.
• Do not use strong compressed air on the actuator, as it may force dust into the crevices.
• Do not use petroleum-based solvents, as they may damage resin or coated surfaces.
• If the unit is badly soiled, apply a neutral detergent or alcohol to a soft cloth and wipe lightly.
Visual inspection
Grease supply
(Rod (ball spline) slide surface)
(Rod (ball spline) slide surface)
*1
*1
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