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Preventive Maintenance (Non-Contact Alignment)

To ensure that the Wheel Alignment Machine is continuously kept in proper operating condition, various Preventative maintenance procedures and checks and services must be performed on a periodic basis. Only authorized personnel should perform these tasks.

Burke Porter Machinery offers a Preventative Maintenance / Certification Contract which affords you the opportunity to have your machine thoroughly inspected by a trained Burke Porter Service Technician twice per year. For details on this service, click on the above link.

The PM items below provide a basic checklist of components that require servicing.

Weekly Checks and Services

Linear Bearings

· Check all linear bearings to make sure that no scraps or miscellaneous material is present.

Z-Height Tooling

· Check tooling operation. Adjust tooling (and air pressure regulators) as needed.

· Check tooling for wear and tear. Replace as needed.

· Check fasteners at tooling for tightness. Tighten as needed.

· Check and adjust flow controls.

Steer Sweep Tooling

· Check tooling operation. Adjust air pressure regulators as needed.

· Check tooling for wear and tear. Replace as needed. 

· Check gears for wear and tear (remove cover to do this). Replace as needed.

· Check fasteners for tightness. Replace as needed.

· Check and adjust flow controls.

· Check wiring to the head for damage. Repair as necessary

Monthly Checks and Services

Ballscrew Boot

· Check wheelbase drive ball screw to see if boots are intact.

Rollers (Vehicle Centering rollers (4) Cradle rollers (8) Floor Rollers (38) 
Side Guide Rollers (105))

· Inspect rollers; scrape rubber buildup and clean rollers as needed.

· Check to see if rollers rotate freely.

· Check Cradle Rollers for signs of oil leakage. Replace seals as needed.

Operator Lift

· Check Oil Reservoir. With the lift in the fully raised position, check dipstick to see if the oil level is
  at a depth of 9 inches. If oil level is low, SAE 10W30 Multivis detergent motor oil or equivalent. Do
  not mix types of oil.

Air Operated Components

· Check the functioning of all air-operated mechanical components.

Z-Height Tooling

· Check mounting bolts. Tighten as needed.

· Check all cables (including prox switch cables) for chafing. Secure cable anchors as needed.

· Check motor cable radius; they should not be less than 7”. Replace as needed.

Steer Sweep Tooling

· Check cables for chafing. Secure properly.

Air Filters

· Check air line filter and ensure proper drainage.

Reclassifiers [LF, RF, LR, RR, Z-Height, Steer Sweep, Left ATS, and Right ATS Manifolds]

· Check air line filter and ensure proper drainage.

Regulators

· Check Main Regulator (FLR) air pressure gage; it should register 85 psig. Regulate as needed.

· Set Steer Sweep Main pressure to 80 psig (initial setting). 

· Set Steer Sweep Counterballance (Low) pressure to 35 psig (initial setting). Regulator should be
  set to counterbalance the weight of the steer sweep unit when it is inside the vehicle.

· Set Steer Sweep Lift (High) pressure to 50 psig (initial setting). Regulator should be set to reliably
  raise the tooling to its full up position.

· Set Front Vehicle Centering pressure to 65 psig (initial setting). Regulator should be set to reliably
  center the vehicle with minimum force required.

· Set Frame Angle Measurment pressure to 35 psig (initial setting). Determine the minimum
  pressure to reliably raise the probe while minimizing the force applied to the vehicle.

· Set Z-Height Measurment pressure to 35 psig (initial setting). Determine the minimum pressure to
  reliably raise the probe while minimizing the force applied to the vehicle.

· Set Left Z-Height Lift Cylinder pressure to 55 psig (initial setting). Regulator should be set so that
  with the brake released no movement should occur in the lift cylinder with the valve in the middle
  position (brake released, lift cylinder mid-stroke in manual mode).

· Set Right Z-Height Lift Cylinder pressure to 55 psig (initial setting). Regulator should be set so
  that with the brake released no movement should occur in the lift cylinder with the valve in the
  middle position (brake released, lift cylinder mid-stroke in manual mode).

· Set Left Z-Height Brake Cylinder pressure to 60 psig (initial setting). Regulator should be set so
  that with the brake released no movement should occur in the lift cylinder with the valve in the
  middle position (brake released, lift cylinder mid-stroke in manual mode).

· Set Right Z-Height Brake Cylinder pressure to 60 psig (initial setting). Regulator should be set so
  that with the brake released no movement should occur in the lift cylinder with the valve in the
  middle position (brake released, lift cylinder mid-stroke in manual mode).

Quarterly Checks and Services

Brakes

· Inspect (8) Cradle Roll brake shoes lining and replace if screw is showing or significant wear
  has occurred. 

Wear Pads

· Inspect two Access Door Plate wear pads on each plate and replace if screw is showing or
  significant wear has occurred. 

· Inspect Wheelbase Moving Floor wear pads (2) on wheelbase moving floor and replace if screw is
  showing or significant wear has occurred. 

Belts

· Inspect Wheelbase Drive belt on sheave for tension and wear. Replace belt as needed.

Hoses

· Inspect hoses for leaks and deterioration. Remove sharp edges or relieve excessive contact
  pressure and replace hoses if needed. 

Cylinders and Valves

· Check for proper functioning; replace if needed following replacement procedures. 

Semi-Annual Checks and Services

Z-Height Linear Bearings

· Using a hand-held grease gun, apply Mobiluth AW1 or equivalent grease to each fitting.

Steer Sweep Linear Bearings

· Using a hand-held grease gun, apply Mobiluth AW1 or equivalent grease to each fitting.

Yearly Checks and Services

Bearings - [Vehicle Centering Carriage (8) Access Door Carriage (8) Rear Laser Slides (8) Laser Verification Hoods (8) Wheelbase Carriage (4) Wheelbase Ballscrew (2) Z-Height Carriage (26)]

· Using a hand-held grease gun, apply Mobiluth AW1 or equivalent grease to each fitting.

Stop Post Bushings

· Using a hand-held grease gun, apply Mobil EP-1 or equivalent grease to each fitting.

Ballscrew Nut

· Using a hand-held grease gun, apply Mobil EP-1 or equivalent grease to each fitting.

Moving Wheelbase Floor

· Using a brush, apply Mobiluth AW-1 or equivalent grease to the bottom of the structural tubes that
  ride on the wear pads of the moving wheelbase floor.

Operator Lift

· Change Lube Reservoir oil yearly or sooner if it darkens or feels gritty; fill reservoir with SAE
  10W30 Multivis detergent motor oil or equivalent.

Filters

· Change the Main Air Filter (FLR) filter element yearly or when a pressure drop of 15 psi (1kgf/cm2)
  is reached. 

Reclassifiers [LF, RF, LR, RR, Z-Height, Steer Sweep, Left ATS, and Right ATS Manifolds]

· Change filter element yearly or when a pressure drop of 15 psi (1kgf/cm2) is reached. 

Preventative Maintenance Contract - Non-Contact Alignment 
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The Burke Porter Preventative Maintenance contract consists of two (2) scheduled visits (twice per year) where a BEP field service technician would perform a comprehensive maintenance inspection, and provide you with a written report noting machine components, which require attention. In addition, our technician would review the report with a designated plant representative, explaining and pointing out the problem areas. The technician would also review the documentation (schematics, drawings, and program listing) available at the equipment. The scheduled visits would take place twice per year, during normal working hours: Monday through Friday, 8AM – 5PM, but could be scheduled for nights or weekends, for an additional charge, if specified.

The purchase of any required parts, along with any installation labor, would be arranged after the PM visit and would not considered part of this annual contract. Any parts purchased under this type of contract would carry a “like” new warranty for up to 90 days from the time it was put into service. Warranty would vary by part type. Labor would not be included in the warranty.

The PM visit would typically include:

1. Check Camera Trees

2. Check Floating Plate Assemblies

3. Check Vehicle Centering Devices

4. Check Access Plates

5. Check Operator Lift

6. Check Wheelbase Drive Assembly

7. Check Z-Height Tool Assemblies

8. Check Frame Angle Measurement Assemblies

9. Check Steer Sweep Assembly

10. Check Pneumatic System

11. Check Stop Post

12. Check Miscellaneous

13. Check Roll Motor Oil Levels

14. Check VME/Electrical Panel(s)

For pricing information or to schedule a Preventative Maintenance inspection, please call our Customer Service Department at 234-1235.