UM-PRORUNNER_Mk5-1.2-EN-US 59Maintenance vertical conveyor7 Maintenance vertical conveyor7.1 Specific safety regulationsFor optimum functioning of the machine the various machine parts must be regularlymaintained. In this way defects and inaccuracies of the machine are prevented.WARNING• The maintenance as described in this chapter is based on 2000 runninghours per year. Adjust the maintenance frequency to the actual number ofrunning hours per year.• If required, Qimarox can carry out the maintenance activities.DANGER• Only a qualified maintenance engineer is allowed to carry out mainte-nance activities on the machine. Refer to section 3.2.• Switch the machine off using the main power supply switch beforestarting any maintenance or repair activities. Secure the main powersupply switch with a padlock.• Do not use any corrosive and inflammable solvents or cleaningagents on the machine that contain TRI, PER, TETRA or FCHC. Readthe instructions on the packaging when use is made of chemical sub-stances (cleaning agents).• After having completed maintenance activities, always put all safetyprovisions that have been removed in place again.• Make sure that the machine has always run empty before carryingout any activities. No products must be present in the machine.• Take the appropriate measures for safely working at heights.WARNINGAvoid parts made of rubber or plastic, such as cables and gaskets, frommaking contact with oil, solvents or other chemicals.