6.13
Remote control maintenance
Always refer to the safety, service and maintenance instructions from the
manufacturer of the remote control for all information.
To keep availability and operational safety, a regular maintenance is necessary on the system.
Daily maintenance
Before each use of the transmitter, do a check of the below parts for faults or damages:
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Visual inspection of rubber sealing around levers
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Broken/faulty switches or controls
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Visual inspection of transmitter housing (cracks, dents)
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Visual inspection of carrying device
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Test of battery lock is working normally
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Test of manual stop button (it shall be intact and easy to move)
Do a check of the functions:
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Do a check of the function of transmitter LED signals, short flash at power up.
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Do a check of the function of transmitter "Tilt function". Tilt the transmitter 90 degrees out of normal
carry position.
When the remote control is tilted the machine stops.
If there is any damage or fault contact an authorised service technician.
After every workday, use air to blow the dust off the transmitter.
Weekly maintenance
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Clean the battery contacts and the contacts on the transmitter and charger. Do not use any aggressive
cleaning materials!
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Clean the transmitters control panel and do a check that the print is still readable. Do not use any
aggressive cleaning materials!
Yearly maintenance
To keep availability and operational safety, the yearly maintenance is necessary on the system. Only personnel
trained and qualified by Akerströms can perform the scheduled maintenance.
The maintenance is divided into a yearly check and an every 4th year check.
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Visual inspection of assembly
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Replacement of seal boots for switches
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Replacement of detent springs in joystick
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Replacement of bellow for joystick
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Replacement of stop switch
Do not operate the product with a damaged remote control. Even initially minor damage can cause a damage
extension and higher costs of repair.
50
Yearly
Yearly
Every 4th year
Yearly
Yearly or after 7600 cycles,
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