User's Manual

IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. N°doc: MN/2009/070 - Rev. 1.1

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7. MAINTENANCE

Maintenance of the module can be divided into three sections:

• Maintenance of the module base;

• Maintenance of the movement system;

• General maintenance of the module.

7.1 Maintenance of the module base

While the apparatus is functioning, the spherical thrust bearings must be kept clean and

lubricated with water repellent silicon grease. Depending on the environmental conditions

(dust, water, material deposited by the wind, etc.) these parts must be dismantled, cleaned

and lubricated every two months. Each time the module has to be installed, the spherical

housing and the sphere must be cleaned and lubricated with water-repellent silicon grease.

7.2 Maintenance of the movement system

The motor, the speed reducer and all moving parts apart from the trolley wheels do not

require maintenance since they have been designed to have life long lubrication. Even

though the trolley wheels and the tracks are protected by a cover, they may become dirty

due to material deposited by atmospheric agents. For this reason, they should be cleaned

and lubricated with water-repellent silicon oil at least once every two months and any

time deposits are found (due to unforeseeable events, which may occur after many months

or even after a few weeks, therefore we recommend you control the state of the

instrument as often as possible).

7.3 General maintenance of the module

General maintenance of the module is foreseen after every two years of operation. We

recommend this should be performed by specialised personnel at the constructor’s site

Time between maintenance check ups Maintenance action

2 months Clean and lubricate the spherical thrust

bearings;

Clean and lubricate the trolley wheels and

track.

2 years General maintenance performed by

specialised personnel authorised by IDS.

Tab. 7.1 – Summary table of ordinary maintenance actions