User Manual

7-6 Maintenance
Conveyor Maintenance
Routine conveyor maintenance is essential for maximum system performance. You should
perform the following basic procedures on a regular basis to prevent any conveyor-related
problems. These procedures may be performed by either an operator or a service technician.
See Figure 7-3 for part locations.
WARNING! Be sure to shut down the dispensing system before performing the
following maintenance procedures.
WARNING! Before using an airgun to clean the sensors or remove debris from
the machine, be sure you and everyone else in the room is
wearing safety glasses.
Table 7-3 Conveyor Maintenance
Maintenance Procedure
Recommended
Frequency
Instructions
1. Check conveyor rails Daily
1. Using an air gun or air-blowing hose
attachment, blow any dust or debris away
from the conveyor rails.
2. Using the motion controls on the Control
Panel, move the rear conveyor rail back
and forth. If the conveyor does not respond,
see Table 6-2.
2. Check conveyor belts Daily
Visually inspect the conveyor belts for cracks or
splits. Notify a service technician immediately if
you notice any damage to the belts. Do not use
the system if the conveyor belts are damaged.
3. Clean part sensors Monthly
Using an airgun, blow the debris away from the
sensors, or wipe off the sensors with a clean,
soft cloth (see Figure 7-3).