14.2. General maintenance
The described maintenances are independent from the demands of the system operations.
The operator is obliged to carry out repeated inspections and functional tests according to national
regulations. If not otherwise covered by national regulations, the described maintenance intervals must
be respected.
Maintenance work must always be documented by means of a protocol.
Visual inspection of the device
Visual inspection of the pipelines for dust deposits
Visual inspection of the pneumatic pipes
Functional test of the device
Electrical test of the electrical lines and earthing connections
Test of fixing of the mounted unit elements
14.2.1. Visual inspection of the device
Visual inspection: Observation that there are no visible safety-related defects.
Danger arising from the ready to operate condition of the device.
Follow the procedure as described in the chapter “Set to maintenance state”.
The following steps must be carried out in the course of the visual inspection:
● Check if all required pipeline elements, cable connections and hoses are connected to the filter
unit
● Check all electrical earthing connections and cables for visible damages.
● Ensure that all parts are firmly connected.
● Check all connection points of the filter unit for escaping dust.
● Check all metal parts for corrosion or damages / changes of the coating.
● Check the inner filter area and the filter housing.
● Visual inspection of the control and operating elements as well as the outside running cables for
damages.
● Check the dust collecting tank for tightness, check the sealing rubber of the tank.
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