9 Maintenance and cleaning
9 Maintenance and cleaning
Scheduled maintenance and cleaning are prerequisites for a long service life and trouble-free operation.
The maintenance cycle is determined by the work environment and by the length of the scheduled intervals
between maintenance of the devices. The maintenance cycle is usually three months. If the device is
operated for more than 8 hours a day, the maintenance intervals should be changed as needed.
Health risk caused by inhaling harmful dust
The device contains harmful dust that can collect on surfaces and penetrate the ambient air as of the first
use. It can damage the respiratory tract when inhaled.
► Check and wear your personal protective equipment.
► Maintenance and cleaning of the device must only be carried out in rooms with locally filtered forced
ventilation.
► Do not open the service door until at least one minute has passed since the device was switched off.
► Immediately remove dust deposits from the environment with a dust class H industrial vacuum cleaner
or a damp cloth.
► Replace the contaminated filter elements (pre-filter, primary filter) in their entirety.
Electric shock due to defective cables
Damaged or improperly installed cables can lead to fatal electric shock.
► Check all live cables and connections for proper installation and damage.
► Damaged, deformed or worn parts should only be replaced by a qualified electrician.
Risk of crushing
Limbs can be crushed if device components are improperly installed or uninstalled.
► Keep your hands out of the danger zone.
► Check and wear your personal protective equipment.
Risk of injury due to unexpected start
If power is supplied during maintenance, cleaning or disassembly, rotating parts can start running
unexpectedly and lead to injuries from cuts.
► Switch off the device.
► Disconnect all electrical connections.
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