Chapter 8: Maintenance
8.4 Cleaning
The drive motors and gearboxes are sealed and permanently lubricated, so they do not require
periodic maintenance.
Work Area Maintenance
In general, keep the AIV‘s work area clean and free from clutter that could block it.
Immediately remove anything spilled on the work area floor (e.g., dust, ice, pooled water, etc.)
which would interfere with the AIV’s ability to drive safely and navigate. Any substance that
reduces the AIV’s traction with the floor will impair the AIV’s ability to drive, stop, turn, and
navigate. Pay particular attention to goal locations and commonly traveled paths.
Platform Cleaning
The following table gives a summary of cleaning procedures for the platform.
Item Period
Clean docking station
contacts
3 months
Clean axles and tires As needed
Clean all lasers 6 months/ as needed
Table 8-1. Cleaning
NOTE:The frequency of these procedures depend on your particular system, its
operating environment, and the amount of use. Operating in an environment with
a lot of dust or dirt will require more frequent cleaning. Use the intervals in this sec-
tion as guidelines, and modify the schedule as needed.
Tires
Occasionally clean the tires with a mild soapy solution. Remove any accumulated dirt or
debris on the tires, which can degrade the AIV’s performance.
This applies to both the drive wheels and the casters.
Axles
Keep the axles free of carpet, hair, string, or anything that could wrap around and bind up the
platform’s drive.
Lasers
Occasionally clean the lenses of the navigation laser and any other lasers used. Use only alco-
hol-based, non-abrasive cleaners, and wipe thoroughly.
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