Installation Manual

Maintenance 9-1
9 Maintenance
Overview
Performing the recommended maintenance procedures at the intervals suggested in this section increases
system life and ensures high quality dispensing performance for every production run. This section
contains the following recommended scheduled, routine, and preventive maintenance (PM) procedures
for your Axiom X-1000 Series Dispensing System:
• List of Scheduled Maintenance
• Replacing Consumables
• Draining the Water Trap
• Tensioning the Positioner Cables
• Lubricating the X-beam and Y-rail Linear Bearings
• Lubricating the Positioner Cables
Safety First
Before performing maintenance procedures, please familiarize yourself with the important information
provided in the Safety section of this manual. When performing maintenance, it is essential that you obey
all written safety warnings and the warning labels affixed to your dispensing system.
Machine Status
Unless otherwise specified, the dispensing system may be left powered ON while performing the
following maintenance procedures. Lifting the Hatch to access the dispensing area will automatically
activate the Safety Interlock putting the system in a low-power state.
CAUTION! Avoid opening the Hatch while a dispensing program is running or the workpiece
may be not be completely dispensed.
Hazardous Materials
Some maintenance procedures involve the use of hazardous materials. Always follow all applicable
national and local statutes and regulations, facility safety practice, and the material manufacturer's
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) recommendations including:
• Personal protective equipment (such as rubber gloves, safety glasses, thermal gloves)
• Disposal and storage of contaminated items (such as purge boots, fluid syringes, and
cleaning cloths)
• Disposal of hazardous materials (such as cleaning agents, dispensing fluid, lubricants)
• Treatment of injury to personnel
• Material flammability (isopropyl alcohol)