safety cover and remove the Road Wheel from the machine. Thoroughly
clean out the spent abrasives.
7.9
It is essential to clean the feeder thoroughly at the end of each run.
8.
GENERAL CONDITIONS.
8.1
These operating conditions are complementary to BS812 Pt.114 & BS EN
1097-8:2000 or ASTM E303.
8.2
All guards are to be securely placed into position when test is in progress.
8.3
The machine should be sited in a draught free, dry and dust free location.
8.4
When cleaning the machine do not use a pressure hose directed against the
bearings or electrical components.
9.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT.
9.1
Isolate the machine electrically before attempting any maintenance.
9.2
All bearings are grease packed on assembly and do not require any routine
attention.
9.3
Before each test very lightly oil the Sintered Bronze Bushes situated on the
Pivot Pin of the Pivoted Arm, and wipe clean.
9.4
Drive Belt Adjustment. Remove the rear cover over the Drive Pulleys.
Slacken the 4 Motor Slide Plate nuts. Adjust the tensioning screw below the
Motor Slide Plate. Tighten the 4 Motor Slide Plates nuts. A slack drive belt will
jump the teeth and a tight one will overload the bearings.
9.5
Rubber Tyre Replacement.
Socket Cap Screws within the Wheel Hub and lightly press on the raised
centre of the Hub, on the same side of the wheel from which the cap head
screws were withdrawn.
9.6
Timed Tests. The Timer should be pre-set to the required test time by the
Operator. Using the procedure outlined at paragraph 10. The machine will
stop automatically when the pre-set time is reached. The Timer is pre-set at
the factory to 3 hours.
9.7
The Timer operates on an additive principle. To start an initial series of
tests the Timer must be reset to zero by depressing the RED Button (on
the timer fascia). If a test is interrupted/suspended within the pre-set time,
To change a tyre, remove the 3 Hexagonal
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