3 Operational Maintenance
3-1Eagle Operator Manual - OPEX Corp. Use Only - Not for Distribution
Cleaning the System
Acetone
Acetone is a powerful solvent and degreaser. Only use it on metal objects or surfaces
when your intention is to remove all of the grease or lubricant from the object or
surface being cleaned.
Exercise care when using acetone near any type of bearing. Flooding the bearing with
acetone removes the lubricant from the bearing. This can result in severe
degradation of the materials in a short period of time.
Alcohol
Alcohol is a degreaser, but less powerful than acetone. Use it in place of acetone for
shafts or bearings when your intention is to remove grease or lubricant from them.
Use only isopropyl or rubbing alcohol on the Eagle. Denatured alcohol is much
stronger and more hazardous. Do not use denatured alcohol for any reason.
Exercise care when using alcohol on bearings. Flooding the bearing with alcohol
removes the lubricant from the bearing, and can result in degradation of the
materials over time.
Detergent-based cleaners
A detergent-based cleaner, such as Formula 409, is less powerful than acetone or
alcohol. Use it to clean the glass and plastic surfaces of the Eagle. Detergent-based
cleaners do not cause component degradation.
If you use a detergent-based cleaner on a feed or singulator mechanism, remove any
residue left by the cleaner by wiping down the mechanism with a cloth moistened
with water.
IMPORTANT
Do not clean belts, rollers or pulleys while they are moving. This can result in severe personal injury and
costly equipment damage. If a belt, roller, pulley, etc., needs to be cleaned, hand-crank the component or
clean it while stationary.
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