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9. Preventative maintenance (cont.)
Turn OFF/ON Switch to OFF and disconnect compressed air supply prior to opening any mixer
panels. Work should be done in non-hazardous area. Refer to Maintenance preparation (Section 8) for
instructions on opening/closing mixer panels.
Quarterly (monthly for heavy usage)
Main guide shafts –
The main guide shafts and bushings should be inspected for damage
and cleaned. This will reduce the amount of the contamination that
may develop on the shafts or in the linear bearing housings and help
to ensure smooth operation of the unit.
1. Remove rear panel.
2. Clean shafts and bushings with dry cloth as needed. If the
shafts are coated with sealant or other contaminant, use IPA with
cloth to clean surfaces.
3. Reinstall rear panel.
Lubricate air motor –
The Semco 1088 CE non-twist mixer is designed with a motor that
does not require constant lubrication However, with heavy
usage or without a dedicated dryer treating the air at the mixer
input it is CRITICAL to lubricate the motor at least monthly.
Remove front panel.
1. Identify the hose going into the air motor labeled as 1a and
depress the Push-In fitting to release the hose.
2. Once the hose has been released from the air motor, insert 4-5
drops of pneumatic tool oil into the hose and re-insert the hose
into the air motor.
3. Re-install front panel.