06 Maintenance
Shared preventive maintenance approach and standard tasks.
1. Scope
Shared PM guidance for i-Series machines. Use machine-specific intervals where stated.
2. Maintenance rules
Isolate energy sources.
Use OEM parts.
Keep records of all work.
Protect sensors, motors, and control panels during cleaning.
Do not use abrasive materials on guards or touchscreens.
Do not jet wash the machine.
3. Cleaning (minimum standard)
Use minimal water and approved site chemicals.
Isolate electrically at the main isolator and apply LOTO.
Remove tooling after it has cooled.
Wipe conveyors, guards, and work surfaces.
Clean tooling with a damp cloth and non-abrasive brush.
Dry all areas before restoring power.
4. 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.
5. Tooling maintenance schedule (typical)
Daily:
Clean base tool using soapy water. Do not use abrasives.
Inspect base tool rubber and replace if damaged.
Inspect top tool seal profiles for contamination or damage.
Do not inspect or clean the top tool while heaters are hot.
Weekly:
Check base tool feet security and height setting (where applicable).
Check base tool profiles for damage.
Clean and lubricate jaws carriage and base tool lift guide rods.
Monthly:
Dismantle top tool and inspect springs (where applicable).
Inspect top tool blades. Dress minor damage carefully.
Check and tighten shoulder screws.
6. Lubrication (approved products)
Use food-grade lubricants only.
ROCOL FOODLUBE Ultra: guide rods and roller bearings.
ROCOL FOODLUBE Spray / Chain Spray: chains.
Food-grade bearing grease (site approved): roller bearings, where specified.
7. Records
Log:
Date/time.
Task.
Parts replaced.
Technician.
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