Old Values, New Ideas Instruction Manual IP-Mini Rear Feed Applicator www.etco.com...
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ALWAYS REMEMBER TO REPLACE BOTH PRESS SAFETY GUARD AND APPLICATOR SAFETY GUARD BEFORE OPERATING PRESS. (NOTE: THIS ALSO ACTIVATES SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM.)
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SECTION 1 INSTALL AND SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS ETCO IP MINI REAR FEED APPLICATOR – page 1 BEFORE INSTALLING APPLICATOR Remove press Safety Guard. Clean base plate on press. Be sure press has Mini Die Adapter Base Plate connected. Be sure press has T-Slot Connector installed.
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SECTION 1 UNPACK, INSTALL AND SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS ETCO IP MINI REAR FEED APPLICATOR – page 2 BEFORE INSTALLING APPLICATOR CONTINUED Using wrench on crankshaft end, rotate crankshaft clockwise to bottom dead center. Measure shut height from surface of Mini Die Adapter Base Plate to pads on T-Slot Connector.
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SECTION 1 INSTALL AND SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS ETCO IP MINI REAR FEED APPLICATOR – page 3 INSTALL APPLICATOR Using wrench on crankshaft end, rotate crankshaft clockwise to top dead center. Adjust position of Reel Arm and Stock Chute. Loosen Clamp Knob by rotating counterclockwise.
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SECTION 1 INSTALL AND SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS ETCO IP MINI REAR FEED APPLICATOR – page 4 INSTALL APPLICATOR CONTINUED Remove applicator Safety Guard. Slide Mounting Post on Applicator into T-Slot from left side of press. With Mounting Post fully engaged into T-Slot, pull Applicator body...
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SECTION 1 INSTALL AND SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS ETCO IP MINI REAR FEED APPLICATOR – page 5 INSTALL APPLICATOR CONTINUED Slide Applicator left until Applicator Base Plate is fully engaged in clamps. Tighten right clamp by rotating knob clockwise. Using wrench on crankshaft, cycle over by hand, one complete revolution.
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SECTION 1 INSTALL AND SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS ETCO IP MINI REAR FEED APPLICATOR – page 6 INSTALL APPLICATOR CONTINUED Tag shows ETCO recommended Wire Settings (top dial letters). Adjust Insulation Dial (bottom dial numbers) according to your PLACE TAG HERE. insulation thickness.
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SECTION 1 INSTALL AND SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS ETCO IP MINI REAR FEED APPLICATOR – page 7 INSTALL APPLICATOR CONTINUED Thread terminals around Stock Chute and into Feed Plate. Push strip of terminals through Feed Plate until crimp ears are just short of cut off die edge.
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ALWAYS REMEMBER TO REPLACE BOTH PRESS SAFETY GUARD AND APPLICATOR SAFETY GUARD BEFORE OPERATING PRESS. (NOTE: THIS ALSO ACTIVATES SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM.)
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SECTION 1 INSTALL AND SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS ETCO IP MINI REAR FEED APPLICATOR – page 8 INSTALL APPLICATOR CONTINUED Replace Applicator Safety Guard. Replace Press Safety Guard. (Note: This also activates Safety Interlock System.) ETCO Incorporated, Tel: 401-467-2400 Fax: 401-467-9230 Web: www.etco.com...
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SECTION 1 INSTALL AND SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS ETCO IP MINI REAR FEED APPLICATOR – page 9 INSTALL APPLICATOR CONTINUED Rotate Power Switch to ON position and then press RESET button. Note: You must press RESET button each time you turn on the press.
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SECTION 1 INSTALL AND SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS ETCO IP MINI REAR FEED APPLICATOR – page 11 AIR ATTACHMENT Attach all air tubing to their corresponding numbers. Connect Mead Pilot Valve -connection) to your air supply using 1/4” tubing. Adjust air pressure to 80-90 lbs.
SECTION 2 CRIMP INSPECTION AND MEASUREMENT ETCO MX MINI REAR FEED APPLICATOR - page 1 CRIMP INSPECTION Wire strands should protrude a minimum of 1/64” from the end of the crimp. Bellmouth should be clearly visible. ETCO Incorporated, Tel: 401-467-2400 Fax: 401-467-9230 Web: www.etco.com...
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SECTION 2 CRIMP INSPECTION AND MEASUREMENT ETCO MX MINI REAR FEED APPLICATOR - page 2 Crimp should be of an acceptable configuration. UNACCEPTABLE TERMINATION All wire strands must be captured in the crimp ears during termination. Stray wire strands are not acceptable.
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SECTION 2 CRIMP INSPECTION AND MEASUREMENT ETCO MX MINI REAR FEED APPLICATOR - page 3 Wire insulation must not be caught in the wire crimp ears, this will result in a poor electrical connection. MEASURING CRIMP HEIGHT Crimp height must be measured with the spindle and...
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SECTION 2 CRIMP INSPECTION AND MEASUREMENT ETCO MX MINI REAR FEED APPLICATOR - page 4 Measure crimp height as shown. TERMINAL CROSS-SECTION Cross-sections shall be made between ribs on crimp form. ETCO Incorporated, Tel: 401-467-2400 Fax: 401-467-9230 Web: www.etco.com...
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USE ONLY ETCO TOOLING USE ONLY ETCO TOOLING...
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SECTION 2 CRIMP INSPECTION AND MEASUREMENT ETCO MX MINI REAR FEED APPLICATOR - page 5 TERMINAL CRIMP CRITERIA • All wire strands should be enveloped by the crimp wings. • All wire strands should be uniformly deformed and evenly distributed on both sides of the crimp.
SECTION 4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ETCO IP MINI REAR FEED APPLICATOR – page 1 SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY INCORRECT CRIMP HEIGHT. WRONG CRIMP DIAL PAD SETTING. CONSULT TAG ON BACK OF APPLICATOR FOR CORRECT SETTING. ADJUST DIAL ACCORDINGLY. DEBRIS UNDER BASEPLATE. REMOVE APPLICATOR FROM PRESS AND CLEAN.
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SECTION 4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ETCO IP MINI REAR FEED APPLICATOR – page 2 SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY TERMINAL STICKING WORN ROLLING TOOL. REPLACE. IN ROLLING TOOL. BRASS BUILDUP IN ROLLING TOOL. POLISH OR REPLACE. WORN OR MISSING EJECTOR OR REPLACE. EJECTOR SPRING.
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SECTION 4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ETCO IP MINI REAR FEED APPLICATOR – page 3 SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY TERMINAL WILL NOT FEED PICK-UP POSITION INCORRECT. ADJUST. FORWARD WHEN PRESS IS CYCLED. PIVOT SHEAR PIN BROKEN. REPLACE. SPARES ARE LOCATED ON TOP OF APPLICATOR.
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SECTION 4 TOOLING AND COMPONENT QUICK REFERENCE LIST ETCO IP INSULATED REAR FEED APPLICATORS – page 4 TERMINAL WIRE ROLL INSULATION WIRE ANVIL INSULATION TOOL ROLL TOOL ANVIL PDF224 13-5001 14-5001 9-5001 9A-5001 PDF225 13-5002 14-5002 9-5002 9A-5002 PDF124/126 13-5003...
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SECTION 4 DESCRIPTION ETCO IP MINI REAR FEED APPLICATOR – page 6 HEIGHT ADJUSTING DIAL/WIRE BRAKE TENSION ADJUSTMENT: ROLLING TOOL ONLY: Tighten knob clockwise to increase Set at appropriate letter pad setting. brake tension, counter-clockwise to decrease tension. Optimum position is Number and letter pad settings to have screw bottomed out.
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