Instruction Manual

9-8 Maintenance
9.5.5 Lubricating the Mechanical Drive Cables
Periodic lubrication of the C-740/C-741 mechanical drive cables can prevent premature failure of
the cables. For dispensing systems operating in a 24/7 environment, the cables should be lubricated
every three months. For systems operating in a single-shift environment, this should be done at
six-month intervals.
WARNING! Rapid movement of the carriage can damage the X and Y motor drive circuitry. If
the motors cannot be disconnected from the main PCA, then move the carriage
slowly while lubricating the cables.
Tools and Materials Needed
Grey Lithium Moly-Graph grease (P/N 48-0006)
Rubber gloves
To lubricate the mechanical drive cables:
1. Shut down the system for service according to the procedures described in 6.9.2.4
Service Shutdown.
2. Disconnect the X and Y motor cables from the rear of the mechanics, if applicable.
3. Remove the cowling covers on both the left and right side of the XY positioner.
4. Move the Dispensing Head to the rear right corner of the system.
5. Wearing rubber gloves, apply grease with your fingertips to all exposed cables.
6. Move the carriage to the front left corner of the system and repeat the previous step.
7. Reinstall the cowling covers and reconnect the X and Y motor cables to resume operation.
Item Description
1 Y-Cable
2 Y-Adjust Plate
Figure 9-4 Mechanical Drive Cable Location
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