Owner manual

Maintenance 5-1
5 Maintenance
Overview
Following the routine maintenance schedule and procedures can prevent part degradation and ensure high
quality performance for every production run. There are several simple procedures you can perform on a
regular basis to ensure quality dispensing and optimize system performance.
Table 5-1 lists
recommended maintenance procedures and intervals. Basic maintenance procedures are described later in
this section.
WARNING! Before performing any of the maintenance procedures in this section, perform a
“Service Shutdown” as described in the Operation section.
WARNING! Maintenance procedures should be performed only by trained personnel.
Routine Maintenance Procedures
Table 5-1 Routine Maintenance Procedures
Part Activity Interval
Solvent Cups
Make sure the solvent cup is filled with a clean supply of
the appropriate solvent and is properly placed.
Daily
Fluid Reservoir Check fluid level and refill Fluid Reservoir as necessary. Daily
Dispensing Area
Remove spilled fluids with the manufacturer’s
recommended solvent and a soft cloth. Remove any
foreign objects from the dispensing area and tooling rails.
Daily
Fluid Filter Clean. Replace as necessary. Weekly
Dispensing System
Clean all surfaces using a clean cloth and ammonia-based
cleaner.
Weekly
X-Axis Guide Rods
Wipe a small amount of lubricant on each rod if necessary.
Remove old lubricant before applying new.
Weekly
Water Trap Check water level and empty if necessary. Weekly
Fluid System Flush Every other week
Pressure Relief
Valve
With fluid pressure set to less than 0.69 bar (10 psi), gently
pull on the relief valve ring to ensure that it moves freely.
Do this for all reservoirs.
Monthly
X-Axis Bearings Lubricate Every three months
Mechanical Drive
Cables
Lubricate Every three months
Mechanical Drive
Cables
Tension Every 6-12 months