23 Maintenance Schedule

Routine maintenance schedule (typical)

Use machine-specific schedules where provided.

Daily:

• Clean sensors and reflectors. Confirm clean and dry after washdown.

• Inspect belts/chains for wear, alignment, tension, and contamination.

• Confirm the machine is free from foreign objects.

• Test guard switches and confirm the machine will reset.

• Check infeed belt tracking and adjust as required.

Weekly:

• Lubricate roller shafts and carriage guide rods with soapy water (where specified).

• Lubricate roller bearings with food-grade grease.

• Check conveyor belt tension and wear.

• Manually check main carriage and jaws for free movement (where safe to do so).

• Inspect tray sensors and reflectors for damage.

Monthly:

• Inspect bearings for excess wear and play.

• Inspect conveyors for wear and tension.

• Inspect carriage bearings/runners and lubricate with food-grade grease.

• Inspect fasteners and mounting security.