702755-Care & Maintenance for Casters
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1. The Care and Maintenance of Casters 5 S th 2 gt T 0 sse Form No 70275 11 06 Service Manual Table of Contents G neral allo dil Tol MT Um 3 TERCEGILICCIOTI ooo o tele sa a oae eps ep E MERE er LE imu 3 Abo tthis Mantal tese Catt ns esed Ud aede tas ed Eoi er todo rigore idein asd isch osi iaia eatas 3 Soc Contact Information co eod ente o E t toad rel donus tos desc epe idt es 3 Parts Ordering PrOGOdUPe unas seated ste lee qe band be aia E eu veas ques d d oed pe qe ee b RR do 4 bi AL ETAL pu DN mE Pu CUT EEE n PE TU 4 Caster Care and Maintenance 1leeeeseeeeesseeeee seen e nnn nnn nnn unus nh su nans saa snas anas 5 GEA RR PR 5 Caster safety Tips sanct ichs opum eu ate tutte s te qu Leu UL ML Red E tu ED 5 TOS oe enO a ose stud rape it dat etui bag i nea bos Mad its Des iteape eo Fusce d ML in Pea basa eed Eb uug iua 5 Frames and EdSUeriereuscoecds buius faa cate dao detulerat foede uo dus uen rude 5 W eG IS eiit esas E EE AE AAT EEEE TEE es tulo Mtn I er Ide 6 CASLELS AEST RR UE IL UT 6 Br k A 6 lubrication eiie ae Noo putes Udo esti use i fotu out am exile fon tau lolo stas d ede 7 Recommended Eubricants esii una enei pati a a aviufatt Ks tose iS 7 Copyright 2006 by Suburban Surgical Co Inc All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical includ2. Toll Free 800 323 7366 Fax 847 537 9061 Web www suburbansurgical com Service Manual Parts Ordering Procedure Warranty Order new equipment accessories and or replacement parts directly through SSCI Customer Service You can order by mail telephone or fax Refer to SSCI Contact Information on Page 3 for address telephone and fax numbers When ordering please provide the following information Your name Company name Company account number Telephone number Fax number e mail address Shipping address Billing address if different from shipping address Names part numbers and quantities of items being ordered Credit card number and expiration date or other payment information a Preferred method of shipment Information on whether the items are required on a normal or urgent basis Suburban Surgical Company Inc warrants the original purchaser that our products are ofthe highest standards in material and workmanship Our stainless steel components are guaranteed to last a lifetime assuming they are used as intended properly maintained and cared for Mechanical electrical electronic hydraulic and any product s devices carry a one year warranty Items purchased by Suburban Surgical Company Inc from other manufacturers and incorporated into our equipment are covered by the respective manufacturer s warranties Warranties will not apply if it is determined by Suburban Surgical Company Inc that the eq
3. schedule will depend on your specific application and working conditions Normal conditions warrant lubrication every six months however for wet or corrosive applications monthly lubrication may be necessary Regular lubrication adds to the life of wheel and swivel bearings A little lube spillover to friction points on the wheel hub thrust washer and leg surface of straight roller bearing systems reduces drag and improves rollability On equipment subject to frequent washing for example case carts caster lubrication may be required after each washing Washing can actually wash the grease out of wheel and caster bearings Special high temperature water resistant lubricants may be used for these applications Ifnecessary SSCI can provide stainless steel casters that require Grease Fittings on a Typical Wheel Caster less maintenance Assembly Wheel caster assemblies with grease fittings usually have two refer to figure at left one for the wheel and one for the swivel Use enough grease to fill the bearing but not so much that it oozes out of the grease seal After applying the grease turn the wheel or swivel several times in both directions to distribute the grease evenly Recommended SSCI recommends that you use either of the following greases Lubricants when lubricating your cart casters a Citgo EP 1 a Exxon Beacon EP 1 Based on available information these products are not expected to produce adverse effects on healt
4. c steering bumping load shifting and damage to floors We recommend that replacement casters wheels or bearings be kept on hand to reduce costly downtime After the wheels have been inspected and repaired be sure the axle nut is properly tightened Use lockwashers or locknuts on all axles If the caster axle is loose tighten immediately The wheel may lock up or become damaged if it is not straight in the caster horn Check the swivel assembly for excessive play due to wear If the swivel assembly is loose replace the fork or the entire caster If the caster has a king bolt and nut make sure it is fastened securely If the swivel does not turn freely check for corrosion or dirt binding the raceways Again it may be necessary to replace the swivel assembly or the entire caster Check brakes and locks for proper operation Apply brakes one at a time and attempt to move the equipment to make sure that each brake is not slipping or loose If brakes slip due to worn or damaged wheels replace the wheels immediately and retest the brakes If the brake mechanism itself is not operating properly repair or replace it Always retest brakes immediately after repair or replacement before returning the equipment to use SSCI Suburban Surgical Company Inc The Care and Maintenance of Casters Lubrication Some caster assemblies have grease fittings and some do not On casters with grease fittings lubrication is essential The lubrication
5. h when used for the intended application and the recommendations provided in the Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS are followed MSDS s are available via the Internet Form No 702755 November 2006 7 For more information on SSCI s fine line of products and accessories talk to your SSCI sales representative N N SSCI a Suburban Surgical Company Inc 275 Twelfth Street Wheeling IL 60090 Phone 847 537 9320 Fax 847 537 9061 Toll Free 800 323 7366 Web www suburbansurgical com Form No 702755 11 06
6. ing photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system without written permission Inquiries should be addressed to Suburban Surgical Co Inc Wheeling Illinois 60090 USA 2 SSCI Suburban Surgical Company Inc The Care and Maintenance of Casters General Information Introduction About this Manual SSCI Contact Information Form No 702755 November 2006 Suburban Surgical Company Inc manufactures the highest quality hospital and veterinary equipment on the market using the highest quality casters available Even the best casters will wear down eventually however a dedicated program of care and maintenance will give you the best service and long lasting durability you need from your equipment SSCI equipment features casters made by the most supportive manufacturer in the world Ifproper preventive maintenance is not adhered to even the best casters will eventually break down Every attempt has been made to insure that the information in this manual is correct and complete SSCI however always welcomes our customer s suggestions for improvements to our products and associated publications Contact SSCI Customer Service by mail telephone or fax The department is available from 8 30am to 5 00pm Central Time Monday through Friday Closed holidays Address Suburban Surgical Co Inc 2775 Twelfth Street Wheeling Illinois 60090 Telephone Illinois 847 537 9320 ext 3518
7. shock loads that can lead to wheel caster and equipment failure Periodically turn the equipment on its end or side and check the following Look for broken welds or deck boards a Tighten all loose bolts and nuts a Look for frame distortion caused by overloads and impact loads Distorted frames can lead to wheel failure by placing disproportionate loads on one or two casters E On stem type casters bolted or riveted in place make certain that the legs of the equipment are not bent and that all mounting bolts are securely fastened a Always use locknuts or lockwashers when mounting casters Be sure that casters with expanding applicators in tubular framed equipment are firmly in place Service Manual Wheels Casters Brakes Check wheels for visible tread wear Flat spots may indicate an accumulation of foreign material such as string thread or hair which can cause the wheel to bind Remove the axle bolt and nut if possible and clean out foreign material and check internal components for wear or failure Reassemble if the parts are not damaged Thread guards may be installed if foreign material is a continuing problem Loose casters and frozen wheels can also cause flat spots Proper maintenance especially tightening of bolts proper lubrication and replacement of damaged casters will enhance equipment rollability and tracking performance Badly worn or chunked out rubber tires can also cause errati
8. uipment became defective due to an accident misuse abuse improper maintenance or alteration Warranty freight charges are covered for the first year only SSCI Suburban Surgical Company Inc The Care and Maintenance of Casters Caster Care and Maintenance General Caster Safety Tips Inspection Frames and Fasteners Form No 702755 November 2006 This Service Manual provides you with a general maintenance guide for all SSCI equipment equipped with casters SSCI carefully selects various types of casters to fit the applications and needs of each piece of equipment for example some casters have grease fittings and others do not some casters have brakes and others do not Please read this manual carefully and adapt your care and maintenance to suit the casters on your equipment Always remember the most important safety step for casters is regular and proper maintenance Users are responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of their equipment Any piece of equipment will become inefficient and unsafe if abused or subjected to improper demands for which it was not designed If equipment is regularly maintained and not abused you will get the maximum safety and service performance from your casters Always observe the following rules a Never overload the equipment a Never drop heavy loads on the equipment a Never subject the equipment to operation at high speeds These actions create severe impact and
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