Ordinary Maintenance - Ultraflex UFLEX Manuel D'installation Et D'entretien

6 MAINTENANCE

6.1 Ordinary maintenance

A proper maintenance is an important factor for a longer duration of the trim tabs in optimum working
conditions and it ensures safety from a functional point of view, Only skilled and properly trained staff
should carry out maintenance operations.
The design and the materials used to manufacture the trim tabs reduce maintenance operations to a
minimum. The staff must be provided with individual protection means commonly used in similar operations
and follow the safety rules described below.
WARNING
The main safety warnings to be observed during maintenance are:
- Do not wear rings, watches, small chains, armlets, etc. during maintenance operations.
- Always use individual protections means (gloves).
- Do not use free flames, points or pins for cleaning.
- Do not smoke.
WARNING
- During the boat seasonal maintenance and before the beginning of each season, check that:
1) Fixing screws are firmly fastened.
2) There is no marine growth on the actuator and on the mobile parts of the tabs.
NOTICE
To discourage any marine growth on tab, antifouling paint can be applied. When applying paint to the
actuator, make sure it is fully retracted.
For any information or for assistance with special applications please contact our technical support staff
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(See paragraph "Informative Letter").
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