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Servicing and maintenance
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Servicing and maintenance
5.1
Maintenance
The Hercules mechanism should be inspected and cleaned at regular intervals in order to maintain
the components in good working order and to check for signs of wear.
The following information refers to a typical installation where the average number of transits per year
is equal to ONE Million To avoid the risk of electric shock, always ensure that the electrical power is
disconnected before inspecting the mechanism.
The Hecules-Lite Tripod should be cleaned and greased at regular intervals, using the following ap-
proved materials.
Routine cleaning, all finishes
Cleaning agent:
Soap or mild detergent water.
Action:
Sponge rinse with clean water, wipe dry as necessary
Stubborn stains and discolouration, all finishes
Cleaning agent:
Mild cleaning solutions or domestic service cleaners.
Action:
RInse well with clean water and wipe dry.
Oil, Grease marks, all finishes
Cleaning agent:
Organic solvents (acetone, alcohol, genclene, trichlorethane).
Action:
Clean after with soap and water, rinse well with clean water and wipe
dry..
Rust and other Corrosion products, Stainless finishes
Cleaning agent:
Oxalic acid. The cleaning solution should be applied with a swab and al-
lowed to stand for 15 to 20 minutes before being washed away with wa-
ter. Continue using a domestic surface cleaner to give a final clean.
Action:
Rinse well with clean water (precautions for acid cleaners should be ob-
served).
Minor scratches on painted surfaces
Cleaning agent:
Lightly rub with cutting paste. Rinse area with water and dry. Apply touch-
up paint in fine layers.
Action:
Allow 2 weeks to harden. Blend into surrounding paint work, using fine
cutting paste.
Deep scratches on painted finishes causing rust
Cleaning agent:
Remove rust with a small sharp knife. Apply rust inhibiting paint. Fill
scratch with fine body filtert o just under finished surface. Follow proced-
ure for minor scratches.
Greasing
Cleaning agent:
None
Action:
Carried out by the service technician as part of service maintenance.
