ADC Standard Testing Systems Preventive Maintenance Guidelines

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BEFORE ATTEMPTING MAINTENANCE ON ANY ADC SYSTEM, REMOVE ALL ELECTRICAL POWER AND COMPRESSED AIR FROM THE SYSTEM.
In order to assure many years of trouble-free service from any ADC system, the following guidelines should be followed. Each of the suggestions below has been classified as to its recommended frequency. If any damage is discovered, or if any questions should arise, contact ADC or the representative for additional information.

A. Daily Inspection
1. Inspect the test chamber. Remove any debris or broken balls from the system. 2. Inspect the ball rails inside and outside of the chamber. Remove any debris, dirt or dust from the rails. 3. Check for any loosened bolts and screws, especially in the area of moving parts. 4. Inspect all airlines and wires to detect any pinching or chafing. Repair or relocate as necessary. 5. Add air power to the system and inspect all airlines and fitting for leaks. If any are detected, remove the air power from the system and make the necessary repair.

B. Weekly Inspection
1. Inspect and clean all sensors, especially any photo-eyes and particularly the ADC iBeam sensors. Any dust or dirt on the sensing surfaces could affect the operation and sensing capability of the visual sensors. 2. Refer to Figure 1. Check the water level in the moisture-collection filter and empty it if the level is above the safe operating point. 3. Again, refer to Figure 1. Inspect the dust-collection filter to assure that the filter is clean and not clogged with debris.

Dust Filter

Moisture-collection Filter

Figure 1

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C. Monthly Inspection

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1. ADC Ball Cannon, Style II (Available on all ADC Systems) Refer to Figure 2 Carefully inspect the cannon, outer & inner surfaces. Remove any debris and dirt from all cannon surfaces. Verify that all screws and bolts are tight. Verify that the Cannon Ball Retaining Rod is tight and in the proper position. Using a rag and a suitable rod, clean the firing tube inner surface. Apply a light oil lubricant to the tube inner surface. Apply a white silicon grease lubricant to the cannon breech slide.

Firing Tube Ball Retaining Pin

Breech Slide (Lube here)

ADC Cannon II

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2. Club Clamping Mechanism (ADC ClubTesters ONLY) Refer to Figure 3 &4. Inspect the Club Clamping for any wear or misalignment of the clamping blocks. Clean the surfaces of the slide shafts of both the horizontal and vertical slides. Apply a white silicon lubricant and remove any excess lubricant from the mechanism.

Clamp Blocks

Slide Shafts

Figure 3

Figure 4

3. Ball Accumulation-Style Elevator (ADC ClubTesters ONLY) Refer to Figure 5 Carefully inspect the elevator assembly. Remove any debris or dirt from the assembly. Verify that all screws, bolts are tight. Check all air lines. Verify that the photo-eye is clean and tight. Apply white silicon lubricant to the air cylinder rods as shown below.

Photo Eye

Lubrication Points

Figure 5

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4. Single-Ball Elevator (ADC Ball COR/Durability Systems). Carefully inspect the elevator assembly. Remove any debris, dust or dirt from the area. Verify that all screws and bolts are tight. Check all air lines. Verify that the BALL PRESENT photo-eye is clean and tight. Verify that the end-of-stroke proximity sensors are clean and in good working order. Clean the Rodless Elevator Pneumatic Cylinder and apply a white silicon lubricant to the outer surface of the cylinder tube as shown below.

Apply White Silicon Lube To Cylinder Body

Top Position Sensor

Bottom Position Sensor

Single Ball Elevator

Ball Present Photoeye

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5. Inspect the Ball Size-Checker (Available on ALL ADC Systems). Clean all surfaces and remove any debris that may affect function. Carefully remove the yellow guard and apply white silicon lubrication to the bronze slides and the cylinder rod. Verify that the photo-eye is clean and unobstructed.

Photo-eye

Guard

Figure 7, Ball COR/Durability

Bronze Slides

Figure 8, Club Tester

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D. Semi-Annual Inspection

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1. (ADC ClubTesters ONLY) Refer to Figure 6. Inspect the club Stabilizer mechanism for wear. Assure that the device is properly adjusted for the best performance. 2. (Available on ALL ADC Systems) Inspect the Ball Catch Tarp and the Cannon Ball seal for wear. If these items are worn, contact ADC or their authorized representative for replacement parts.

Figure 2