Specifications

5-2
122996-163 Operator Manual Routine Maintenance
5.2 Preventive
Maintenance
Table 5-1 is to be used as a preventive maintenance record and,
along with the instructions in this section, as a guide to performing
preventive maintenance.
IMPORTANT: Preventive Maintenance is not covered under warranty.
Table 5-1. Preventive Maintenance Guide
Recommended frequency of inspection is indicated in the right column. Usage and
utility conditions may require more or less frequent inspections.
Suggested
Frequency
1.0 PREPARATION FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
1.1 Discuss equipment with operators. As required
1.2 Follow appropriate safety procedures; prepare unit for preventive maintenance. As required
2.0 MISCELLANEOUS CHECKS
2.1 Inspect mechanical parts for obvious wear. Replace parts if necessary.* 6 X/ year
2.2 Verify proper operation of pushbuttons and selector switch (refer to S
ECTION 3.2.8). 6 X/ year
2.3 Verify gearbox oil level as described in S
ECTION 5.4.6 X/ year
3.0 BEDDING DISPENSER BELT
3.1
Verify proper amount of bedding is being dispensed by unit into cages. Adjust
Dispenser Adjustment knob as necessary.
6 X/ year
3.2 Verify shovel-type blades are bringing bedding to top of hopper. 6 X/ year
3.3 Grease dispenser belt bearings as described in S
ECTION 5.4.4 X/ year
3.4 Verify proper adjustment and tracking on conveyor take-up bearings. 6 X/ year
3.5 Inspect dispenser belt for looseness. Tighten if necessary. 6 X/ year
4.0 CAGE FLIP-OVER SYSTEM
4.1 Inspect cage flip-over system for component looseness. Tighten if necessary. 6 X/ year
4.2 Inspect drive chain for looseness. Tighten if necessary. 6 X/ year
4.3 Inspect mechanical parts for obvious wear. Replace parts if necessary.* 6 X/ year
4.4 Grease drive chain. As required
5.0 FINAL CHECKOUT AND TEST
5.1
Clean dirt and lint from components. Verify all wiring, terminals and socket connec-
tions for damage or fraying.
6 X/ year
5.2 Verify unit has proper labels (caution, warning). 6 X/ year
5.3 Run a few cages to verify proper operation. 6 X/ year
5.4
Reinstall any panel or cover removed. Inspect area to ensure removal of all materials
used during inspection.
6 X/ year
5.5 Notify customer preventive maintenance inspection is completed. 6 X/ year
* Contact STERIS for this service. Service charges may be incurred. Consult your warranty for details.