Gullco SAM CM-02-250 - Manual (Page 21)

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MAINTENANCE
The Gullco heavy duty SAM
®
carriage is a robust piece of equipment and, under normal conditions,
it will provide years of trouble free service, if it is operated within the limits of its expected use and if
the following maintenance points are adhered to:
Clean all excess dust and spatter from the carriage and any mounting brackets regularly. Pay
particular attention to the drive wheels and the guide wheel assemblies of the SAM
®
carriage.
INSPECTION
Frequent inspections should be performed with respect to the stability and rigidity of the wire feed
head mounting brackets and slides.
The guide wheels should be checked for smooth rotation.
The integrity of the rubber wheels should be checked and replaced as necessary.
Check for smooth and proper operation of the foot clutch.
Inspect the condition of the drive chains in the SAM
®
carriage chassis. Apply non-drip lubrication as
needed.
It is recommended that once per year, the equipment should be taken out of service, stripped down
and all moving parts should be cleaned, greased and inspected for wear and damage. All cables
must be inspected for breaks and abrasions and must be well secured. All damaged and worn
parts should be replaced with Gullco genuine/authorized parts. All fastening devices should be
inspected for tightness.
NOTE: These inspections should be performed with greater frequency if conditions and usage
require.
HANDLING
The SAM
®
carriage, by design, is a portable piece of equipment. I.e. after it performs a welding
pass, it is hoisted or wheeled to the start of the next pass. However, because of its portability the
SAM
®
carriage is susceptible to damage, therefore, care should be taken to avoid dropping or
impacting the unit.
Keep handles & lifting points dry, clean, free from oil & grease and in good repair
Do not lift this machine if equipped with heavy accessories or welding cables attached.
Lift machine only with equipment of adequate lifting capacity and never lift or suspend the machine
over people.