SkyTracker STX-1-2000 - 9 Bulb Removal; 10 Routine Service and Maintenance; Periodic Maintenance; Base

9.0 BULB REMOVAL
DANGER
Wear all required protective clothing and follow prescribed steps carefully.
1. If the xenon bulb has been in operation, wait at least 15 minutes after
Lamp shutdown (with blowers operating), before opening the lamp-
head. This will allow the internal lamp pressure to reduce to a level
thatispermissibleforhandling,providedthatthespeciedprotective
clothing is worn.
2. Reverse the steps of the Lamp Installation Procedure in section 8.0.
10.0 ROUTINE SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
1.1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Exceptforunusualconditionsofuse(dirtyenvironment,ooding,non-passivebulbfailure,
etc.) the frequency of service and replacement of certain parts and components because of
normal wear is directly related to hours of use.
Inspection and preventive maintenance should be preformed approximately every 250
hoursofuseorevery3months(whicheveroccursrst).Theperiodcanbeadjustedac-
cording to actual circumstances. The following items are to be included at the time of each
periodic servicing:
10.1.1 BASE
1. Removeandreplacetheintakeairlter.
2. Inspect and tighten timing belt, idlers, pulleys and sprockets.
3. Inspect and lube the drive motor and chain.
4. Remove, lubricate, and reinstall blower motors.
5. Inspect and tighten, as required, all electrical connections.
6. Tighten all mounting bolts.
7. Inspectalloftheexiblecoolingducts.
10.1.2 XENON LAMPHEAD ASSEMBLIES
NOTE: See Section 8.0 for safe handling instructions of xenon bulbs.
1. Remove lamphousings and the xenon bulbs (Section 9.0).
2. Inspect and tighten all electrical connections.
3. Inspect all focus mechanisms. Lubricate focus screws.
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