Exatron 3000B
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Chapter 7 Preventive Maintenance
Overview
This chapter describes the operator's important contribution to handler productivity: keeping the Model
3000B clean and smooth running. The following preventive maintenance guidelines are divided into
minimum time frames. Each maintenance function should be completed at leas t as often as described
below and more often, as needed.
NOTE: With the exception of general-use items such as isopropyl alcohol, all cleaning products and
replacement parts described in this guide are available from the Sales Department at EXATRON .
Remember, there is one common-sense rule which applies to the model 3000B handler as it does to all
production equipment:
KEEP IT CLEAN -- it will work better and last longer.
IF YOUR HANDLER IS PERFORMING FREQUENT JAM-CLEARING OPERATIONS: "WIGGLING", "THUMPING", ETC.,
CHECK THE MECHANICAL ALIGNMENT OF THE HANDLER'S MOVING PARTS AND ADJUST AS NEEDED FOR SMOOTH
FUNCTIONING.
Daily Maintenance AFTER 8 HOURS, OR MORE OFTEN AS NEEDED
1. Carefully remove all dust and debris from every surface of the handler using blasts of compressed air
on front and back, from top to bottom of the handler. Make certain that the compressed air is
clean, dry and free from any oil.
2. Verify that the handler is free of all loose tube stop pins, devices, screws, and other small objects,
especially in the shuttle area.
3. Clean traditional contacts, (non-Particle Interconnect) including contact edges and edge
connectors, by wiping with isopropyl alcohol on a clean cloth or cotton swab, or by using commercial
contact cleaner on a cotton swab. DO NOT SPRAY CONTACT CLEANER DIRECTLY ONTO THE
CONTACTS, DO NOT SPRAY OR POUR ALCOHOL DIRECTLY ONTO THE CONTACTS.
4. For Particle Interconnect (P I) contact cleaning and maintenance procedure, please refer to P I
Section later in this chapter.
Weekly Maintenance AFTER 40 HOURS, OR MORE OFTEN AS NEEDED
1. Wipe all metal trackwork with a clean soft cloth or tissue. Or, clean the metal trackwork with cotton
swabs dipped in isopropyl alcohol. DO NOT USE STAINLESS STEEL CLEANER OR ANY OTHER
CLEANER WHICH MAY LEAVE A RESIDUE ON METAL TRACKWORK.
2. Clean the shuttle wiper bar (part #6000-520) with cotton swabs dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
3. Verify that the shuttle is tight on the shuttle chain. Please refer to item 5 of the Monthly Maintenance
Section, for further details.
4. Verify that all air hoses are tight on their fittings with no air leaks.