Touch Up Any Damaged Paintwork - Siemens SIMOTICS XP 1MB5 Operating Instructions Manual

Maintenance
9.3 Inspection and maintenance
NOTICE
Reduction of the degree of protection
If condensation drain holes are not closed, then this can result in material damage to the motor.
In order to maintain the degree of protection, after the condensation has been drained, you
must close all of the drain holes.
9.3.15

Touch up any damaged paintwork

If the paint is damaged, it must be repaired in order to protect the unit against corrosion.
Note
Paint system
Contact the Service Center (Page 12) before you repair any damage to paint. They will provide
you with more information about the correct paint system and methods of repairing paint
damage.
Suitability test of the paint system for hazardous areas
For the paint systems ordered as standard on explosion-protected machines, verification of the
electrostatic suitability is available.
Such verification is not available for paint systems that are non-standard or specifically
requested by customers. Take into consideration that the provided verification is not valid
for repainting/recoating.
• Use the tested, original paint when recoating or touching up.
• The operating company is responsible for carrying out an electrostatic test of the complete
system.
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Operating Instructions, 04/2023, A5E52802354A