Ordinary Maintenance; Periodic Maintenance - RP-Tools RP-8240B2 Installations- Und Wartungshandbuch

RP-8240B2 & RP-8250B2
CHAPTER 9 - MAINTENANCE
Only trained personnel who knows how the lift works, must be allowed to service
the lift.
To service properly the lift, the following has to be carried out:
 use only genuine spare parts as well as equipment suitable for the work required;
 follow the scheduled maintenance and check periods shown in the manual;
 discover the reason for possible failures such as too much noise, overheating, oil blow-by, etc.
Refer to documents supplied by RP-TOOLS or dealer to carry out maintenance:
 functional drawing of the electric and hydraulic equipment
 exploded views with all data necessary for spare parts ordering
 list of possible faults and relevant solutions.
Before carrying out any maintenance or repair on the lift, disconnect the power
supply, padlock the general switch and keep the key in a safe place to prevent
unauthorized persons from switching on or operating the lift.
9.1

ORDINARY MAINTENANCE

The lift has to be properly cleaned at least once a month using self-cleaning clothes. Lubricate all
pivot pins at least once a week.
The use of water or inflammable liquid is strictly forbidden.
Be sure the rod of the hydraulic cylinders is always clean and not damaged since this may result in
leakage from seals and, as a consequence, in possible malfunctions.
9.3

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Hydraulic circuit
Every 3
Foundation bolts
months
Hydraulic pump
Safety system
Every 6
months
General check
Every 12
Electrical system
months
REV. 01
RP-TOOLS Werkstatt-Technik
 check oil tank level; refill with oil, if needed;
 check the circuit for oil leakage.
 Check seals for proper conditions and replace them, if
necessary;
 check bolts for proper tightening
 verify that no noise changes take place in the pump of the
control desk when running and check fixing bolts for proper
tightening
 check safety devices for proper operation
 Check oil for contamination or ageing. Contaminated oil is
Oil the main reason for failure of valves and shorter life of gears
pumps
 verify that all components and mechanisms are not damaged
 a check of the electrical system to verify that control desk
motor, limit switches and control panel operate properly
must be carried out by skilled electricians
 empty the oil tank and change the hydraulic oil
Oil
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