Magnum Venus Plastech Megaject RTM Pro Revison 7_0 - Manual (Page 45)

Megaject RTM Pro Manual – Revision 7.00 – 13
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APRIL 2006
Section 6 – Maintenance
The Megaject RTM Machine range has proved to be extremely reliable in service. To
maximise service life, it is important to keep the machine free from dirt and
contamination, and follow correct procedures for use and maintenance as instructed in
this manual.
This section discusses routine maintenance and fault finding procedures which can be
used on the machine, in addition to screens which have been built into the system to
make this process easier. Maintenance should be carried out by properly trained and
authorised personal only. Improper use of some of the operations described may cause
damage to the machine or injury to personnel.
To order spare parts for your machine, please indicate the relevant part number
shown on the drawing for the part required.
6.1. Health & Safety
Please read this section before attempting any maintenance of your machine.
We advise that you adhere to the following guidelines when servicing your RTM
Megaject Pro:
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Eye Protection and protective clothing and gloves MUST be worn for all
maintenance operations.
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Before carrying out any maintenance on this equipment, remove air supply
from machine.
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Be aware that residual pressures may exist in fluid lines even when the
machine is isolated from the air supply. Take care when removing fittings.
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We recommend that if any work is to be carried out on the fluid sections (i.e.
resin, catalyst or solvent) that they are pumped empty prior to maintenance.
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Ensure there are no sources of ignition present when working on the solvent
system.
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All work must be carried out by a suitably qualified person
6.2. Routine Maintenance of Fluid and Mechanical Systems
By following a series of simple common-sense guidelines, the machine can be
correctly maintained, and failures due to neglect can be avoided. General guidelines,
which should be applied to maintaining the machine, are as follows:
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Ensure all working parts of the machine are kept clean.
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Remove all spillages from machine.
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Immediately correct any air leaks.
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Immediately correct seepage of any fluid from machine.
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Ensure all mechanical parts are free to move and correctly lubricated
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Ensure all external electrical connectors are free from debris and correctly
covered when not in use.
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Ensure all exposed pneumatic connectors are suitably plugged when not in
use.