DWK WHEATON Standard - Maintenance - for Qualified Service Personnel Only; Instrument Inspection; Instrument Maintenance Schedule

WHEATON® Standard Roller Apparatus
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5 MAINTENANCE – FOR QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY
DANGER! NEVER ATTEMPT TO PERFORM REPAIRS IF THIS INSTRUMENT IS PLUGGED IN! IN
ORDER TO AVOID SERIOUS ELECTRIC SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION, THIS INSTRUMENT MUST BE
DISCONNECTED FROM THE SOURCE OF AC POWER BEFORE IT IS WORKED ON.
Instrument Inspection
As with any piece of laboratory equipment, periodic inspection for worn and/or damaged parts
should be performed on a regular basis in order to maintain optimum performance. How often is
dependent upon usage, working environment, speed and possibly other special factors.
Instrument Maintenance Schedule
ITEM
ACTION
INTERVAL
Roller Bearings
Roller bearings are greaseless and require no lubrication.
Inspection is required for physical damage only
Once a year
Rubber Rollers
Check rollers for residue buildup. Rollers can be wiped
down with Alcohol or a common cleaning agent
At each harvest
interval
Nuts, Bolts, Hardware
Check for general tightness, replace missing hardware
Once a year
Drive Belts (black)
Replace belts if frayed or internal cords are showing
Once a year
Horizontal Belts (clear)
Replace belts if excessively yellow or cracked
Every six months
Pulleys
Check for tightness on roller shafts, replace if damaged
Once a year
Roller Apparatus can be wiped down with a cloth dampened with Alcohol or a common cleaner. Use
of aggressive cleaners, such as Chlorine (Cl
2
) and Hydrogen Peroxide (H
2
O
2
), will reduce the lifespan
of the unit.
*The use of vaporized disinfectants damages the electronics and is not authorized under the
warranty.*