IAI America IF - Manual (Page 49)

5. Maintenance inspection
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5.6 Grease Supply
(1) Applied Grease
Use lithium grease no. 2.
The following grease is applied when the product is shipped out from IAI factory.
Guide Idemitsu Kosan Daphne Eponex Grease No. 2
Apart from above, there are equivalent sorts of grease sold in the market. For details contact a
grease supplier, provide the grease name shown above and ask them to select an equivalent.
Listed below are some equivalents for an example.
Showa Shell Sekiyu K. K. Alvania Grease No.2
Mobil Oil
Mobilux 2
Warning: Do not attempt to apply fluorine grease. When mixed with lithium grease, not only
decrease the grease characteristics, but also may damage the actuator.
(2) Grease Supply
Use the two grease nipples on the slider end area for lubrication.
Grease is replenished with the belt cover removed.
1) Squirt the grease from the grease nipple using a grease gun (Please see drawing below).
2) Also, inject the grease into the other grease hole (Inject both the left and right holes).
3) Move the slider back and forth several times by hand.
4) Repeat the lubrication one more time.
5) Wipe off the excessive grease.
Caution: In case the grease got into your eye, immediately go see the doctor to get
appropriate care. After finishing the grease supply work, wash your hands
carefully with water and soap to rinse the grease off.
Grease Nipple