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Hardware Manual
Chapter 3: Maintenance
DANGER: To minimize the possibility of bodily injury or death, disconnect all electrical
power before you do maintenance or make adjustments to the equipment.
DANGER: Strong Magnets / Electromagnetic Fields
Interaction with metallic objects could produce pinch dangers.
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Use non-magnetic tools when you do service to the motor.
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Do not attempt to disassemble the magnet track.
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Inspect the BLM motor at least once per month. You will have to determine a longer or shorter
inspection interval based on the application and conditions, such as the duty cycle, speed, and
environment.
Visually inspect the motor and cables to make sure that:
the motor does not become too hot.
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the motor does not vibrate too much.
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the air flow to the motor is not blocked.
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you do not see evidence of burns or smell smoke.
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You will also need to
tighten loose motor-to-machine hardware.
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remove an accumulation of debris on the motor.
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replace or repair damaged cables.
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clean the motor and any components and cables if needed.
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assess any damage to the motor.
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Cleaning
Motors should be wiped with a clean dry cloth to remove any grease, dirt, or other material that has
accumulated on the motor. Do not use fluids and sprays so that you do not contaminate the internal
parts of the motor. Be careful when you clean the motor so that you do not remove the text on the
motor labels.
Lubrication
Aerotech U-Channel linear motors do not require lubrication. It is the responsibility of the customer
or OEM to lubricate customer-supplied components.
Repairs
In general, it is not possible for field service personnel to repair and/or replace damaged or
components that have malfunctioned. Repair typically requires that you return the unit to the
factory.
Contact Aerotech Global Technical Support for more information.
www.aerotech.com
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