7. Working life
7.5.1 Masking tape
Take care when working with masking tape as there is a risk of cutting yourself.
Only undamaged masking tape can be installed. You must exchange the masking tape if it is buc-
kled, cracked or kinked. The masking tape for your linear unit is defined by its length on your li-
near unit. Perfect functioning can only be guaranteed if the length of the masking tape is ideal.
7.6 Shutting down/dismantling
Before starting any work on the linear unit, any electrical drives used are to be pro-
tected against accidental switching on.
If a linear unit is installed in an oblique or vertical position, the guidance slot drive must be secured
against slipping during dismantling. The system is to be freed from any loads or forces.
Following a collision, the toothed belt, the ball rail guide and the trolley have to be exchanged,
even if there is no visible damage.Spare parts information is to be taken from the spare parts list
for the relevant linear unit type.
Following a collision, the toothed belt, the track rail guide, the slideway and the guide carriage
have to be replaced - even if there is no visible damage. Spare parts information is to be taken
from the spare parts list for the relevant linear unit type.
7.7 Disposal and returns
The linear unit must either be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way according to the ap-
plicable policies and regulations, or returned to the manufacturer.
The manufacturer reserves the right to charge for disposing of this linear unit.
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