Maintenance plan
Interval
Maintenance work
Daily
Carry out a visual inspection of the linear unit (particularly the
guide shafts, felt wipers and timing belts) for damage or wear.
Replace if necessary.
Weekly
Inspect the linear unit for dirt. If necessary, clean the linear
unit with a clean cloth.
Note: Do not use cleaning agents containing solvents!
Monthly
Inspect the motor's electrical connections for mechanical
stress and a secure fit.
After 2000 h
Perform the operator's initial lubrication of the guide shaft.
Ä Chapter 6.3 "Lubricating the guide shaft" on page 109
Note: Lubricate the guide shaft every 1000 h thereafter!
Every 6 months
Check that the limit switches are working.
Every 8 years
Replace the timing belt.
As recom-
Maintain the motor/gear unit according to the associated
mended by the
operating instructions.
manufacturer
Ä Motor/gear unit operating instructions
6.3 Lubricating the guide shaft
Applicable to
Oiled felt wipers
Recommended lubricants
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Version
Size
Oiled felt wipers are used to lubricate the guide shafts.
The felt wipers must regularly be supplied with oil via
the shaft lubrication depending on the size, service
conditions and environmental conditions.
Lubricant with a viscosity of approx. 200 mm²/s, e.g. SAE 90 gear
oil.
Note: Observe the safety data sheet for the lubricant used!
Linear unit RK MonoLine R/RK MonoLine Z
Maintenance and troubleshooting
RK MonoLine R, Z
40/60/80/120
Lubricating the guide shaft
Personnel
Assembly staff
Assembly staff
Qualified electrician
Assembly staff
Qualified electrician
RK Rose+Krieger GmbH
Assembly staff
Qualified electrician
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