Chapter 8 Maintenance and Inspection 8.5 Grease Supply
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12. The degradation speed of the grease will significantly differ depending on the environment of use
(temperature, humidity and surrounding atmosphere).
In case of usage in bad environment such as in high temperature, high humidity or in an
atmosphere with heavy dust in the air, it is recommended to have grease supply in short period.
13. Also, in usage in bad environment, if the grease gets significantly dirty, it is recommended to
improve the environment.
8.5.3 How to supply the grease
Supply grease from the supply inlet.
1. Detach the grommet.
2. Move the slider until the grease nipple on the slider can be seen in the supply inlet.
3. Put the grease gun into the grease supply inlet and supply grease on the grease nipple.
* Supplying grease to this grease nipple will grease up both ball screw and guide.
4. Move the slider back and forth with hand for several times.
Refer to the following pages for detail.