Inspection & Preventative Maintenance

Monthly

• Inspect chains and sprockets – use light weight oil if needed for lubrication.
• Inspect idler sprockets – add lithium based grease every 3 to 6 months.
• Check all bolted connections to ensure that they are properly tightened.
• Inspect unit for damage that may have occurred while in use, that may effect operation.
• Inspect tracking carriage rollers for damage and/or wear. (Rollers are sealed and should not require maintenance)
• Check tracking area for debris build up, product accumulation, or obstructions.
• Check cage for cracked and/or broken welds.
• Tighten all bolts on the drive beam, including torque tube connections and motor connections monthly.
• Any pneumatic filter should be drained. *if the filter reservoir is full of water, consult a SafeRack representative

Quarterly

• A water rinse may be applicable if units are getting coated with product on a daily basis or in a measurable time frame.
• Check plumb/square of all verticals to insure system is settling correctly.
• Check all connections on the horizontal cage at each and every connection.
• Inspect bearings for debris build up / seizure.
• Check oil level of gearbox and reducer, top off with ISO 460 polyglycol lubricant as needed.

Annually

• Pack bearings via grease zerks with lithium based grease.
• Change oil in gearbox annually or ever 2500 operating hours. All standard system use ISO 460 polyglycol lubricant.
  *System in extreme cold weather enviroments should check with SafeRack before adding fluid to the gearbox.