5-3
Preventive Maintenance
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Cleaning
Do not clean with solvents or abrasive cleaners. Some household or commercial
cleaners can react with painted surfaces or panel markings.
Do not apply excessive amounts of detergent cleaner. It may seep into electrical
circuits within the base and cause equipment failure.
Do not use too much oil. It attracts abrasive particles that may accelerate wear.
Use low pressure air to blow dust. Do not direct the air stream directly at sensitive
components.
It is recommended that the machine be cleaned weekly, or more often if it is operating in a
dusty or dirty environment.
To clean the load frame, wipe exterior surfaces of the load frame with a moist cloth.
If your machine has a maximum capacity of 50 kN or greater (all floor models and some
table models) and if the central mounting area on the base beam is exposed (no base adapter
is in place) then you must regularly lubricate the mounting area with oil to prevent
corrosion. If you regularly use a base adapter, then you do not need to lubricate this area
(refer to “Lubrication” on page 5-3).
Lubrication
Table 5-1. Lubrication Requirements for Ballnuts
Recommended Lubricant Interval Instron Part Number
Lithium based water resisting grease -
NLGI Class 2
(DIN51825 class K2k LS2)
Equivalents:
Lubriplate: Lubriplate 1200-2
Mobil: Mobilux® 2
BP: Energrease® LS2
Shell: Alvania® R2
1000
a
hours or 36
months of
operating time
b
105-1-1057
(small can of lubricant)
a. If the system is used more than 100 hours per month, inspect the lubricated area periodically and
increase lubrication frequency as required.
b. Operating time is defined as time of crosshead movement, not the length of time the system has been
powered on.
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