5. Maintenance and Inspection
5.2 External Visual Inspection
An external visual inspection should check the following things.
Loose actuator mounting bolts, other loose items
surface
Lubrication state of grease
Drip of grease base oil or other oils
Adhesion of dust and other foreign objects
Scratches, proper connections
Irregular noise, vibration
5.3 Cleaning
• Clean exterior surfaces as necessary.
• If there are drips of grease base oil or other oils on the rod sliding surface and the surrounding
area, wipe off with with a soft cloth.
• Use a soft cloth to wipe away dirt and buildup.
• Do not blow too hard with compressed air as it may cause dust to get in through the gaps.
• Do not use oil-based solvents as they can harm lacquered and painted surfaces.
• To remove severe buildup, wipe gently with a soft cloth soaked in a neutral detergent or alcohol.
5.4 Grease Supply
5.4.1 What Grease to Use
IAI uses the following grease in our plant.
Use lithium-based spray grease for maintenance.
Wako Chemical
Spray grease No.A161 or
equivalents
Warning: Never use anything other than synthetic poly-olefin grease. Mixing poly-grease
with other grease not only reduces the performance of the grease, it may even
cause damage to the actuator.
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