Sure Torque ST-LAB - Maintenance; Cleaning; Preventive Maintenance

rev. 08.15.2006.
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4. Maintenance
Proper and regular, routine maintenance schedules should be followed at all times with the SURE TORQUE
instrument. This instrument is designed to give many years of trouble-free operation, so long as machine cleaning and
maintenance are performed regularly. SURE TORQUE suggests you train all machine operators and maintenance
personnel with a comprehensive program and maintenance schedule. The posting of this schedule in machines’
electrical cabinet or near the machine, will aid personnel in conforming to the overall maintenance program, and not
miss scheduled maintenance objectives.
WARNING
Do not attempt to clean any part of this machine with the power on. Turn off the power with the power button before
performing any cleaning or maintenance functions.
Be sure to follow all safety precautions in the Safety Instructions.
Failure to comply with the aforementioned Warnings may cause personal injury.
4.1. Cleaning
Frequent regular cleaning is one of the most important functions of any machinery maintenance program.
Surrounding shop conditions such as dust, type of product, etc., will dictate the frequency of cleaning required.
Simply: inspect machine daily, and thoroughly clean as necessary.
Wipe or wash all rails, chains, guides, wheels, belts, gears, and any other “slip”, “drive”, or “container contact”
surfaces, to remove contaminates as frequently as needed, which may be weekly, or even daily.
Various materials used for specific machine applications and the recommended cleaning solutions are listed
below:
TABLE 4-1, Cleaning Materials.
MATERIAL (APPLICATION): CLEANING SOLUTIONS:
a. High Density Polyethylene (Change Parts): All purpose cleaner.
c. Anodized Aluminum (Structure): All purpose cleaner.
d. Transparent Polycarbonate/Acrylic* (Guarding): Glass cleaner.
e. Mechanical Parts: All purpose cleaner/degreaser.
• Do not use alcohol and chlorothene based cleaning products on these materials.
4.2. Preventive Maintenance
A comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Program is recommended to keep your SURE TORQUE ST-LAB
Instrument in optimum operating condition, eliminating any unnecessary machine “down-time”. The following schedule
is an outline as to achieving this goal. Any additions or changes to suite your own specific production operation should
be implemented into the overall Maintenance Program.
WARNING
Do not attempt to clean any part of this machine with the power on.