9 Maintenance and cleaning
9.2 Inspecting the wire guide nipple
1
Fig. 10
1
Fig. 11
9.3 Maintenance intervals
NOTICE
• The maintenance intervals given are standard values and refer to single-shift operation.
• Visually inspect the toothed wheels once a week.
• The higher the pressure rocker force, the greater the wear to the toothed wheels.
Observe the instructions of the guideline EN 60974-4 Inspection and test during the operation of arc
welding equipment as well as the laws and guidelines valid in the respective country.
Check the following:
Weekly
• The basic cleaning is recommended, and necessary in case of
extreme working conditions.
• Blow compressed air through the wire conduit and check for
wear.
Tab. 14
Maintenance intervals
EN - 16
1
1
Wire guide nipple for wire actual
value encoder (speedometer)
Wire guide nipple MF1
Wire guide nipple okay
Wear to the wire guide nipple
2
2
2
Wire guide nipple between the
drive wheels
2
Wire guide nipple not okay – replace
Monthly
• Oil all mobile parts and roll bearings with suitable lubricating
oil.
MF1
3
3
3
Wire guide nipple at the
Masterliner wire outlet