# Service Recommendations

## General Maintenance

Service must be done by authorized workshops or qualified service technicians.

- Examine the tool regularly for signs of corrosion. If signs of corrosion are found, return the tool to the nearest Atlas Copco service center for refurbishment.

- Examine the tool coating regularly for signs of cracking or flaking. If any cracking or flaking are found, it is recommended to return the tool to the nearest Atlas Copco service center for advice.

- Check lifting eyes and straps on tools for any cracks, tears or other visible damage. Do not use lifting straps or eyebolts that are found to be damaged.

- Tools should not be dropped or hit. This can cause damage to the sealing surfaces of the tool which can result in tool failure during usage.

- It is recommended to fully refurbish tools every 12 months.

- For advice about the operational suitability of the tool, contact Atlas Copco service center.

## Tool Storage and Preservation

- When the tensioning operation is complete, wipe down all components and carefully remove any water from the tensioner surfaces.

- Wipe or spray all surfaces, including those that contain a screwthread, with a non-drying rust prohibitive oil.

- Make sure that the dust caps are correctly fitted on all hydraulic fittings. This will prevent foreign objects from getting into the fittings and fouling them.

- Store the tool in an upright position.

- Store the tool with the ram retracted.

- Store the tool in a dry environment.