Maintenance; Preventive Maintenance; Mechanical Preventive Maintenance; Checking The Cooling Fan - Advantech AWSA-K50-CHE Installation And Operating Manual

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9. MAINTENANCE

This section describes scheduled maintenance procedure for SSPA.
CAUTION: Improper maintenance of the SSB may void the warranty.
9.1 P
M
REVENTIVE
AINTENANCE
This product requires minimum maintenance. This consists of visual inspection and cleaning.
WARNING: The person performing maintenance of this equipment must have training and
knowledge of both the product and safety requirements and safety issues related to the
equipment. Read and practice the safety guidelines at the beginning of this manual (Section 2
at page 6).
9.1.1 M
P
ECHANICAL
Mechanical preventive maintenance consists of verifying all mechanical parts. Most of them are
performed with the AC power switched off. Perform the following inspection:
1. With the AC power disconnected or switched off, check that all connectors and plugs are
properly seated in their mating connectors and have not been damaged. Replace any bad
connector plugs and re-seat any that are dislodged.
2. Inspect electrical wiring for signs of discolored, broken or bad insulation. Repair or replace
as needed.
3. Inspects all waveguides for discoloration, cracks, loose connectors and improper sealing.
Tighten or replace waveguides as required.
4. Check for other defects. These include, but are not limited to, wear, breakage, deterioration,
fungus, excess moisture and mounting integrity.
9.1.2 C
HECKING THE
The cooling fan is located at the bottom shroud of the SSPA. Verify that the fan is operating
smoothly. Any suspect noise may indicate wear and fan will have to be replaced. Check for
debris or dust in the fan intake and in all openings on the unit. This may reduce the efficiency of
the cooling system. The fan should be replaced every two years, in order to ensure the proper
cooling of the unit.
WARNING: Do not come in contact with any electrical assembly while power is applied.
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REVENTIVE
AINTENANCE
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