Rockwell Automation LDAT Integrated Linear Thrusters - Manual (Page 54)

54 LDAT-Series Integrated Linear Thrusters
Rockwell Automation Publication LDAT-IN001A-EN-P - August 2012
Strip Cover Cleaning
Clean the strip cover, if installed, using a lint free cloth lightly saturated with isopropyl alcohol.
Storage
Store your linear thruster for a minimal amount of time in a clean and dry location within the
Environmental Specifications on
page 77 .
Observe these conditions when storing the linear thruster:
• Be sure the equipment is in good working order before storing. Perform repairs,
maintenance, and inspections before storing equipment.
• Store the equipment in a suitable storage position (horizontal) that will prevent damage
to the connectors and electronics.
•
After six months of storage, cycle the linear thruster two complete strokes to redistribute
the internal lubricants.
• After storage for a period longer than two years without use, lubricant replacement is
recommended, contact Rockwell Automation Technical Support.
IMPORTANT Replace the strip cover if it cannot be cleaned, or if an uneven or scored surface is detected
during cleaning.
A buildup of foreign material on the strip cover degrades the performance of the linear
thruster. This buildup coupled with rapid movement of the slider and the resulting friction will
score the surface and create a burnished appearance on the strip cover.
Elements contributing to a typical buildup on the strip covers are dust, grease, and other
contaminants normally encountered in any operating environment that is not strictly
controlled.