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APEX MACHINE MAINTANCE
Continual, scheduled maintenance by trained personnel is advised to keep the Apex machine functioning
as safely and effectively as possible. To avoid unnecessary wear and the potential breakdown of the
machine, the following scheduled maintenance procedures should be performed on the machine
regularly. The maintenance of the Apex sanders is based on the sander running a full 8 hour shift per day.
Daily:
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Normal daily cleaning; clean out machine by blowing all excess grindings from conveyor bed,
around photo eyes for belt tracking and hold down rollers, make sure machine is clean and dry
for next work shift.
Weekly:
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Thorough cleaning, including blowing out inside of machine & conveyor belt.
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Check to insure conveyor belt is centered on sander.
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The machine should be checked for loose parts and bolts, and tightened if loose.
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Check abrasives for wear.
Monthly:
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Thorough cleaning & conveyor belt.
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Inspect control box for dust, if excessive dust, vacuum dust on electrical components.
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Check to insure conveyor belt is centered on sander.
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The machine should be checked for loose parts and bolts, and tightened if loose.
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Grease all bearings at grease points including bearings on conveyor.
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V-belts should be inspected and tightened if necessary.
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All air fittings and valves should be checked for leaks.
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Emergency stops should be tested.
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Check abrasives for wear.
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Inspect conveyor belt for excessive wear
Yearly:
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Extensive cleaning, including controls panels, switches & conveyor belt.
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Repeat daily, weekly and monthly maintenance at 12 month point.
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Inspect and replace oil for conveyor gear drive unit (90 weight gear lube).
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Inspect brake pads on disc calipers need to be checked every six months and replaced if needed.
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Conveyor bed level side to side, if bed is not level then re-level machine side to side.
If you need assistance with these or any other machine issues please call Apex
Machine Group at (855) 500-2739 or email info@apexmachinegroup.com
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