FIPA Spider vacuum traverse
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Maintenance
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The maintenance intervals can vary depending on the type of use and the environment in
which the vacuum traverse is used. Only use genuine FIPA spare parts.
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The pump and the fan vane cover must be cleaned every 1000 operating hours. Dirt on the
pump and the fan vane cover must be removed with a blast of compressed air or a dry cloth.
Do not use fluids or other substances for cleaning.
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The vanes must be replaced every 6000 operating hours. The instructions for replacing the
vanes are enclosed with the spare part kit.
Maintenance of the vacuum traverse
Daily maintenance and inspection
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The vacuum traverse must be inspected every day in dusty or dirty conditions. Shake out the
filter and clean with the vacuum cleaner. Damaged filters or filters which can no longer be
cleaned must be replaced.
Clean the vacuum cups as required or replace if they are damaged.
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Check that all the adjusting screws of the longitudinal and cross beams are securely mounted.
Weekly maintenance and inspection
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Check that the vacuum cups are not damaged.
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Check that the filter is not choked or damaged.
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Check that the spring levellers are not damaged.
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Check that the screw connections / fittings are not damaged.
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Check that the vacuum hoses are not damaged.
Quarterly maintenance and inspection
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Check that the fastening / suspension eye and the crane system to which the vacuum
traverse is attached are in good condition. Check all the load-bearing parts for deformation.
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Check the emergency back-up battery of the warning buzzer by allowing the vacuum
generation to run for a minimum of 5 minutes with the vacuum circuit open.
If parts are damaged, the vacuum traverse must not be used until the fault has been rectified.
Please contact our Technical Team!
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Check that the nuts and bolts of the fastening system are tight and secured where necessary.
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Check that the vacuum hose and the screw connections are not damaged.
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Check that the vacuum cups are not damaged or worn.
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If the vacuum traverse has not been used for some time, please leave it connected to the
power supply for a while (5 minutes), in order to charge the emergency back-up battery of the
warning buzzer.
Warning! An annual test is required by the accident prevention regulations (UVV). This
must be documented!
