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Chapter 7
Maintenance
• Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
• General Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
• Troubleshooting for Load Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
• Ancillary parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Hazard - Only qualified personnel, trained to service Instron
®
machines, should
perform all internal maintenance procedures.
Instron
®
machines must operate within stringent specifications. In order to keep the
system working within the stated safety specifications, a professionally trained and
qualified technician must perform most maintenance procedures. If unqualified
personnel perform any maintenance procedures not described in this manual, the
machine may not perform to its stated specifications.
Hazard - Do not remove covers to any component of your system, unless it is
specified in a procedure.
There are dangerous voltages and rotating machinery inside the machine that may
cause bodily injury or damage to equipment.
Preventive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance is the periodic inspection, cleaning, and lubrication of the test
system. The following sections provide guidelines for preventive maintenance.
To ensure that the frame continues working at its optimal performance, it is
recommended that the machine receive an annual service check. Instron
®
Service can
perform this annual service, and replace any damaged or worn parts to ensure that your
machine operates to its stated specifications.
Instron
®
offers many service agreements that provide a variety of services, including
annual service visits. Contact Instron
®
Service for details on a service agreement or
contract that best matches your needs.
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