Introduction
Note: This guide is an example of how standard work instructions are presented through the Dozuki format.
If you hear a popping noise coming from the waycovers, it’s time to complete the maintenance items in this Guide. The video below gives an overview of the symptom we will resolve.
Video Overview
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Start by pulling the waycovers back.
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Inspect the rails for loose fasteners by wiggling the rails.
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There should be no play in the rail.
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Tighten the fastener bolts using a hex wrench.
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Apply a thin coat of red grease to the guide rails.
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If the seals and waycovers are in good condition, this concludes the maintenance and should fix the popping noise.
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If the waycovers show signs of damage, or the wiper seals are allowing lubricant to leak into the housing, they should be replaced
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Wipers will often show small cracks as they have reached end of life.
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Jog the X-Aaxis to the end of travel by rotating the Handle Jog counter clockwise.
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Press the Emergency Stop button.
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Failure to E-Stop the machine can put operator at risk of electric shock!
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DO NOT PROCEEED WITHOUT E-STOP
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Collapse the waycover and lift it from the end of the guide rail
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Remove the waycover from the machine and place it upside down on a work surface.
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Manually separate each section
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Sections can be separated by hand simply by lifting up and pulling apart.
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Wipe excess grease from the rubber wiper gaskets.
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Locate and remove the small philips screw that secures the wiper blade.
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Using a flathead screwdriver slide the retaining strip towards the opposite end of the waycover to disengage from the standoffs.
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Pry the retaining strip up away from the standoffs.
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Remove the damaged wiper.
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Cut the new wiper to exact length
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The old wiper can be used as a reference point for length and to make sure holes are aligned.
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Prior to installation, clean any remaining grease from the waycover
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Apply a light coat of red grease to the new wiper.
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Place the new wiper onto the waycover.
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Install the retainer over the top of the wiper.
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Make sure the retainer captures all of the standoffs.
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With one hand, apply downward pressure to the retainer.
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Use a flathead screwdriver to slide the retainer into the locked position on the standoffs.
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Verify the standoffs and retainer are locked together.
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Put the waycover sections back together.
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Remove any remaining chips or debris from the linear guides.
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Remove the used gasket and sealant from the table mounting surface.
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Apply a thin coat of grease to the waycover guide bars
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Install the waycover over the guide bars.
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Attach the waycover end panel to the waycover bracket with the fasteners.
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Fully extend the waycover one leaf at a time.
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Make sure the sections do not separate.
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With the largest leaf of the cover away from the table:
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Put a bead of rtb silicone on the way cover
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Put the new gasket on the face of the waycover
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Extend the waycover to the table
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Install the fasteners.
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Wipe away any excess silicone.
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Release the E-Stop by pulling the Emergency Stop button outwards.
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Press the "Reset" button multiple times until all alarms are cleared.
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Apply a light coat of oil to all sections of the e-cover.
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Manually jog the X-Axis slowly to make sure none of the leafs bind.
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