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JUL 2016

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COATINGSPRO JULY 2016 21 hundreds of dollars in parts every few months, plus pay thousands to buy a machine every couple of years? Or would you rather pay a couple hundred dollars for new parts every couple years and maybe buy an updated machine after a decade or so? Te choice may be in your hands if you take an extra hour after each job to properly maintain equipment. Te scariest part is doing the actual maintenance — but it doesn't have to be. Maintenance Overview A long with checking fuids, flters, and screens, you should incorporate a daily startup procedure. If you're going to take the time to open the hood and check the oil, why not take an additional second and observe the various other compartments and components? Glance around for wearing, cracking, or bulging of rubber components, such as hoses, belts, and cords. Observe environmental condi- tions, paying close attention to items, such as air intakes or debris, that could interfere with the safe operation of the rig. Tese quick observations will help keep unexpected breakdowns from occurring. And always note any fndings so action items are not forgot- ten when the conditions don't require immediate attention. W hen starting equipment, always allow adequate time for everything to warm up before demanding use of the successive components. W hen turning on heaters, generators, and compres- sors, for example, allow them time to completely cycle to operating tempera- tures before using them. Tis will help prevent the electrical system from spiking. Pay close attention to how the equipment is operating during these warmup moments. Once the machines are up and running, the next key to minimizing maintenance is your material handling practices. Materials have shelf lives and recommended storage temperature ranges. W hen products are not handled properly and used within the prescribed period and fashion, maintenance of screens and components remaining in contact with these materials can corrode or seize as a result. Further contamination can form as a result of exposure to air when opening containers. Pay close attention to proper handling and storage of these products, as they vary from manufac- turer to manufacturer. Additionally, material that is left inside the machine, lines, and gun can Notes From the Field Wr i te in Re ad e r In q u ir y #34

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