Miniloader Service Manual Publication Number SM 321
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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE FOR MINILOADER 1
REMINDER- Remember that all labour for fitting parts and carrying out repairs etc. is NOT part of the
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE visit and must be fed back as separate tasks, irrespective of the
Contract held by the customer.
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Discuss recent performance of the MINILOADER with the customer, check recently processed
FILMS for artifacts and examine recent entries in the equipment LOG BOOK. Check modification
status.
Withdraw the MAGAZINE/S. Remove the TOP COVER and both SIDE PANELS from the
MINILOADER.
Fit
a new AIR FILTER element. Using a BRUSH and a VACUUM CLEANER,
remove all dust and debris from inside the MINILOADER. Polish the TUNNEL on PROCESSOR
INTERFACE versions.
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Check the condition of all HOSES and SUCKERS and replace if damaged. Check the VACUUM to
the SUCKERS
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150
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200 millibars
).
Check the COMPRESSOR reaches a minimum pressure of
2.5 bar. Take necessary action to correct.
Check CHAIN tensions, and adjust and lubricate as necessary.
Check condition and tension of CONVEYOR BELT and clean or adjust if necessary.
Check PHOTOCELL REFLECTORS for security and cleanliness.
Check CASSETTE REFLECTOR patches and replace if necessary.
Lubricate the TILT PIVOTS every visit. Annually lubricate PUSH ROD ends and other moving parts.
Check general security of PUSH RODS and MOTORS etc. Check the PRINTED CIRCUIT
BOARDS are correctly installed.
10) Load the SUPPLY MAGAZINE with TEST FILM and run some test cycles paying particular
attention to FILM SEPARATION, TILT action, correct positioning of new FILM in the CASSETTE,
CASSETTE INJECTOR action and correct release of FILM into RECEIVING MAGAZINE on
STAND ALONE versions. Check MAGAZINE NEARLY EMPTY signal and MAGAZINE EMPTY
signal. Adjust as necessary.
11) Note reading on cycle COUNTER. Remove TEST FILM, replace all COVERS and if possible
process some film to check for artifacts. Fill in the equipment LOG BOOK.
Miniloader Service Manual
SM
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Version 1
SM4
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