Maintenance • 77
Quarterly or Every 500 Hours
Check that the emergency stop buttons are working correctly.
Check that the buttons and switches are not broken or damaged, and that they work properly.
Check the condition of the air hoses for air leaks.
Check that the cables show no signs of abrasion or wear. In particular, the electric wires must be
replaced immediately if damaged.
Access the pneumatic control unit to:
Clean the primary filter. Replace it if necessary.
Check the state of the secondary filter. Replace the filter if necessary.
Check the anti-tilt feet and the anti-vibration supports.
Every five months or every 850 hours
Carefully inspect and grease the steel wire of the counterbalancing cylinder. Call the Hexagon
customer service if there evident signs of wear are found.
Check the axis reduction and driving belts. Call the Hexagon customer service if there are evident
signs of wear.
Never attempt to service components of the drive system. Maintenance carried
out incorrectly may cause functional problems or a deterioration in the precision
of the machine.