Slew Drives
Maintenance
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6.2
Cleaning
IMPORTANT
Use cold solvent (e.g. white spirit, diesel oil, Kaltryl KEV)
that does not corrode the sealing material. Ensure that the
cleaning agent does not get into the slew drive. Do not use
a high-pressure cleaner to clean the slew drive.
Unsuitable
trichloroethylene-based or perchloroethylene-based
cleaning agents, or other extremely aggressive cleaners
damage the seal and may cause bearing damage.
Wear the following additional protective equipment for cleaning
work:
Face protection
to protect the eyes and face from solvents.
Chemical-resistant protective gloves
to protect hands from aggressive substances.
Check protective gloves for leaks prior to use. Clean the gloves
before pulling them off, store them in a well-ventilated location.
When using cleaning agents, ensure adequate ventilation.
Remove old grease, dust, and fouling with lint-free cloths.
6.3
Maintenance schedule
Maintenance tasks are described in the sections below that are
required for optimal and trouble-free operation.
If increased wear is detected during regular inspections, then
reduce the required maintenance intervals according to the actual
indications of wear.
If you have questions concerning maintenance tasks and intervals,
please contact our customer service (
page 2).
