8.3 Visual inspection items
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8. Maintenance and Inspection
Refer to "8.5 Greasing method" for detailed information about the greasing method.
Refer to "8.6 How to replace components" for detailed information about specific component
replacement and adjustment methods.
Internal visual inspection
Inspection items Maintenance work
Is play or dust generated?
The guide may be damaged.
Contact IAI.
Has foreign matter penetrated inside?
Remove the foreign matter, clean, and inspect
the interior for any damage.
Is the ball screw or guide grease not
lubricating well?
(Even if the grease is brown, lubrication
is adequate if the running surface is
shiny)
Wipe away the old grease, then replenish with
new grease.
→ For details, refer to "8.5 Greasing method".
Is dust or foreign matter adhered to the
ball screw or guide?
Replenish with new grease after cleaning.
For EC-S13X/S15X intermediate support
cushion
Does the cushion have remarkable
abrasion, crack or chipping?
Replace the cushion if there is any abnormality
found.
→ For details, refer to " Replacement of
intermediate support cushion".