User guide
Maintenance 7-1
7 Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
Routine maintenance of your Century Series dispensing system 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 guarantee quality dispensing and optimize system performance.
It is essential that you follow all safety warnings and consider all safety warning labels when performing
the following procedures.
Table 7-1 describes the routine maintenance procedures, recommended frequency and instructions on
how to perform them.
Table 7-1 Routine Maintenance Procedures
Maintenance Procedure
Recommended
Frequency
Instructions
Clean part sensors. As needed.
1. Use an air gun or air-blowing hose attachment
to blow any dust away from each part sensor.
2. If your dispensing application includes the use
of thermal grease, do not use blown air. Use a
dry cloth to dust off the sensor.
3. Depending upon your system configuration,
there may be as many as three part sensors
present.
Clean pump/valve. As needed.
For cleaning instructions and recommended
cleaning schedule, refer to the Maintenance
section of the manual specific to your type of pump
or valve.
Clean dispenser chassis. Every 2 weeks.
Use isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and a soft cloth to wipe
down the top, sides, and front of the dispensing
system. Make sure that you remove all residual
fluid and/or dirt.