O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s
OKTOPUS
®
GLASS-Jack
GL-CC 1200
Technical Documentation
BA 000 257
Page 25 of 28
4.3 Vacuum system
Vacuum components, subjected to wear and being relevant to safety have to undergo in-
spections on a regular basis. You have to:
⇒
daily
check the components in terms of their correct position and mechanical damag-
es, especially:
•
the suction pads (replace suction pads, if necessary),
•
the hoses (replace hoses, if necessary),
•
the vacuum gauges.
Replace the suction pads and the hoses immediately if these have mechan-
ical damages (cracks, cuts, etc.)! These damages could lead to a reduced
Working Load Limit of the OKTOPUS
®
.
The vacuum pump runs without oil. The robust design allows a maintenance-free operation.
Two dust filters (1 dust filter per vacuum circuit) prevent dust to enter the vacuum pump and
in case of the suction frame, a filter is integral to each suction pad. Therefore, maintenance
of the vacuum system is focused on these parts:
⇒
Cleaning if dust can be seen in the filter (see figure 15). Therefore, remove the cover of
the vacuum unit when there is no vacuum (see fig. 1; pos. 11), unscrew the plastic cap
of the dust filter, take the foam insert out and clean it, reassemble the dust filter.
⇒
The filter is located in the through-hole to the connector of the vacuum hose. If the filter
is polluted, you should clean it.
Fig. 15:
Dust filter and suction pad
4.3.1 Cleaning the suction pads
Always clean the suction pads prior to every operation of the OKTOPUS
®
, if the suction are-
as are soiled (dirt, dust, oil, etc.). Dirt could cause leakages and leave marks on the manipu-
lated elements.
For cleaning the suction pads we recommend to use water, if necessary add some deter-
gent. Do not use chemical solvents, petrol, diesel oil or similar in any case.
Never use solvents, petrol or aggressive chemicals for cleaning the suction
pads! Otherwise this may result in damaging the suction pads, which could
endanger the operator as well as others.
Ensure that no fluids enter the vacuum system during the cleaning process by positioning the
suction pads or by covering the suction opening. Give the suction pads a sufficient amount of
time to completely dry before operating the OKTOPUS
®
.
Filter
(Connector vacuum hose)
Suction pad
Ø
400 mm
Sight glass
Dust filter