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7. Maintenance
This chapter is intended for persons with skills in electrical and mechanical areas
obtained from their training, experience and instructions.
Personnel using the instructions in this chapter must be aware of the regulations for the
prevention of accidents, the operating conditions and safety regulations and their
implementation.
Ensure in each case that the personnel are sufficiently knowledgeable about the
equipment.
For maintenance work taking place at heights of over approx. 6 feet, use only ladders or
similar equipment and working platforms intended for this purpose. At greater heights,
the proper equipment for protection against falling must be worn.
Use only suitable lifting gear that is in proper working order and load suspension
devices with sufficient carrying capacity. Do not stand or work under suspended loads!
Ensure that the electric motors/switch cabinets are sufficiently protected against
moisture.
Use only suitable workshop equipment.
Before starting maintenance work, appoint a supervisor.
Inform the responsible personnel before maintenance work on the system is started.
Never operate the equipment when partially dismantled.
All maintenance and repair work not described in this chapter may only be carried out
by the manufacturer’s service personnel or authorized personnel (appointed by the
manufacturer).
Disconnect the equipment from main power supply before starting maintenance
procedures to ensure that it cannot be switched on unintentionally.
Depressurize all system sections of the equipment before carrying out any repair work.
Please observe the maintenance intervals.
Before starting maintenance work, clean the equipment of oil, fuel or lubricants.
Ensure that materials and incidentals required for operation as well as spare parts are
disposed of properly and in an environmentally sound manner.
Use only original Sterling spare parts.
Keep record of all maintenance and repair procedures.
