Cleaning And Lubrication - Aerotech ANT95L Series Hardware Manual

4.2. Cleaning and Lubrication

4.2. Cleaning and Lubrication
DANGER: Before you do maintenance to the equipment, disconnect the electrical
power.
In general, if the stage operates in a clean environment, it should be cleaned and lubricated annually
or every 500 km (whichever comes first). For stages that are operated under conditions with
excessive debris, the stage should be cleaned every six months. For high-speed applications (those
near max speed at a duty cycle of 50%), more frequent maintenance with standard lubricants will be
required.
When you clean and/or lubricate components of the ANT95L series stage:
1. Be sure to use a clean, dry, soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning.
2. Before you use a cleaning solvent on any part of the stage, blow away small particles and dust with
clean, dry, compressed air.
3. Take the opportunity during the lubrication procedure to inspect the motion guides or bearings for any
damage or signs of wear.
4. In applications that have multiple stages bolted together to form multi-axis systems, the orthogonality
may be lost if the stage tables of the support stages are loosened. Precision aligned stages should not
be loosened or disassembled.
5. We recommend that you do not disassemble the stage beyond the instructions given in this manual.
Proper assembly and calibration can only be done at the factory. Contact Aerotech for more information.
Cleaning
Use isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth to clean any external metal surface of the ANT95L.
WARNING: Make sure that all solvent has completely evaporated before you move the
stage.
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