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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
EXCEL Manufacturing recommends that users of our baling equipment adopt a program of regularly scheduled maintenance
procedures. The following schedule should be followed to insure against premature failure of mechanical or hydraulic components. A
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST is provided in the APPENDIX of this manual, which may be copied for your
convenience. Warranty coverage is dependent upon your maintenance records.
Employer Responsibility Regarding the Maintenance of EXCEL Balers
It shall be the responsibility of the employer who uses baling equipment to insure the proper caring for, cleaning, inspection, and
maintenance of the equipment. In the case of employers who maintain their own equipment, the employer will provide training to
competent personnel for this purpose.
It is also the responsibility of the employer to establish and follow a program of periodic and regular inspections of baling equipment,
and to insure that all parts, auxiliary equipment, and safeguards are in safe operating condition and adjusted in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommended procedures. The employer must maintain records of these inspections and of maintenance work
performed.
The employer is Responsible for providing adequate work area around the baler to permit safe maintenance, servicing, and cleaning
practices. The employer must insure that all surrounding floors are free from obstructions, and from accumulation of water, grease or
oil.
CLEANING OUT BEHIND PLATEN AND REAR COVER
All balers tend to accumulate material behind the main platen as the machine is cycled. This is due to the built in clearance along the
sides and bottom of the platen which allows material to migrate to the area behind the platen. Allowing this material to build up may
cause baler malfunction and even lead to structural failure. Therefore, it is necessary to clean out this area on a regular basis as part of a
routine maintenance program. This procedure should be performed every 40 hours, or as necessary.
To avoid personal injury, observe Lock Out/Tag out procedures per OSHA requirements before
cleaning out this area. Wear safety glasses to keep debris out of eyes.
Lock out power and put on safety glasses. Remove rear cover and sweep out all material on floor. Also, clean debris from limit switch
rail.
FILLING OIL RESERVOIR
EXCEL recommends the use of a premium grade antiwear hydraulic oil in our systems. The following table lists specifications for
Mobil and Conoco products recommended by EXCEL. Other brands of oil are acceptable if they meet the specifications and oil
cleanliness code listed in the oil selection table on the next page.
Initial oil selection, cleanliness and on going maintenance procedures are vital to the trouble free operation and longevity of your baler.
Regular oil filter and air breather changes are a necessary part of care and maintenance. Yearly oil sampling and testing by your
local oil distributor can help determine if there is a need to change the oil or replace the oil additives. The advice of your local oil
distributor is also invaluable when selecting the oil for a new machine.
When filling the system, DO NOT pump oil directly from the barrel or bulk truck. Filtering of new oil is
required.
When filling the system it is not acceptable to pump the oil directly from the barrel or bulk truck without filtering it. New oil rarely
meets the cleanliness codes required by pump and valve manufacturers. New oil should be filtered with a maximum 10 micron filter as
the tank is filled.
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