GORBEL Easy Arm G-Force Q2 Maintenance Bulletin

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Preventative

Maintenance

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IMPORTANT! DO NOT DISCARD

This document contains important preventative

maintenance procedures that could help

eliminate potential service issues and prolong

the life of your Easy Arm

unit.

Please familiarize your Easy Arm

operators

and maintenance staff with the procedures

detailed in this bulletin.

For a copy of the Easy Arm

Service Manual,

call 1-800-821-0086, or contact your Gorbel

distributor.

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Page 1 Easy Arm unit. ® Please familiarize your Easy Arm operators ® and maintenance staff with the procedures detailed in this bulletin. For a copy of the Easy Arm Service Manual, ® call 1-800-821-0086, or contact your Gorbel distributor.
Page 2 ® ® G-Force Q & iQ Easy Arm Models 21, 23 1, 7 6, 10, 11, 15, 16 22, 25 Under Hung System 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 23 24, 26, 27 1, 7 6, 10, 11, 15, 16 22, 25 8, 9, 12, 13, 24, 26, 27...
Page 3 ® Preventative Maintenance Introduction This document is intended to be used as a guide for preventative maintenance. Some maintenance items may require the use of the Q – iQ Service Manual for specific removal and replacement procedures. If you observe any unusual wear or damage to the components outlined in this document as well as any other associated components, replace them before they fail completely and cause unscheduled downtime.
Page 4 ® Monthly Tasks Tools may be required, as well as a clean dry cloth and specific lubricants may be required. 6. Slack Switch Adjustment: Using the Handle, lower the Wire Rope until it goes slack. There should be no additional movement downward once it is slack. If the Wire Rope continues to pay out, stop immediately and refer to the Q –...
Page 5 ® Monthly Tasks Tools may be required, as well as a clean dry cloth and compressed air. 8. Operator Present Sensor (sliding handle only): Use a gentle puff of compressed air or a soft cloth to clean the sensor. Do not apply any pressure to the lens or do anything that may scratch it.
Page 6 ® Quarterly Tasks Tools, compressed air and specific lubricants are required. 10. Limit Switch Assembly Actuator: imit witch Check for excessive wear and for proper position with the SSembLy Drum Gate. ctuAtor Refer to the Q – iQ Service Manual, section 10 for removal and replacement procedures.
Page 7 ® Quarterly Tasks Check for excessive or unusual wear or damage to nylon parts and metal surfaces. Re-adjust primary and secondary brakes as required. Replace worn parts if necessary. 14. Primary Brake (Free-Standing Units Only): Tightening or loosening the round nut will increase or decrease the drag on the Primary Arm.
Page 8 ® Quarterly Tasks Check for excessive or unusual wear or damage to components. Replace as required. 18. Pulley Block Assembly (All models): 17. Pivot Assembly Pulleys (All models): The standard pulleys are approximately 4” in diameter. Some systems are equipped with High Cycle Pulleys which are approximately 7’’...
Page 9 ® Yearly Tasks Check for excessive or unusual wear or damage. Check that hardware is tight. Replace if necessary. 20A. Rotation Stop (Free-Standing Units Only): Some units are equipped with two stops. 20B. Bottom View of Rotation Stop Bumpers: Rubber bumpers can be replaced, however the entire boom must be raised to access this area.
Page 10 ® Yearly Tasks Tools and compressed air are required. 22. Internal and External Electrical Connectors: This includes Coil Cord, Swivel Assembly and Main pwb connectors. Check each connector carefully. Some are secured with hardware, some are the quick disconnect type. 25.
Page 11 ® Yearly Tasks Tools, compressed air and specific lubricants are required. 26. Sliding Handle: The ball bearings on the slide mechanism should be lubricated with white lithium grease. Use the grease sparingly and wipe any excess off immediately. 27. Linear Transducer Position: Check the Linear Transducer by using the Diagnostic Menu as described in the Q - iQ...
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