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TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions: Machine’s width for standard model 1600 mm Machine’s total height @ 1800 mm Machine’s depth @ 1000 mm Other Specifications: Insertion force of each side with 0.6 MPa (6 bar) @ 650 KP Maximum total width for standard model 1000 mm (Maximum floor width 936 mm) Maximum front height for standard model...
12-13 4-002 Description of individual assembly parts 14-15 4-003 Description of operating elements 4-004 Functions of the ZPM - Producing drawers with the ZPM 16-17 5. Shipping and Installation of Machines, Service Personnel 18-19 5-001 Shipping and storage requirements, Center of gravity...
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8-006 Correcting the angle between the drawer bottom and drawer front 8-007 Back wall dowel not inserted properly / Gap between the back wall and Zargen slide 8-008 Drawer cannot be removed easily from the Zargen press ZPM 9. Maintenance and Care 9-001 Maintenance plan 9-002 Care information 10.
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Sectional view of the ZPM 4-002-02 Sectional view of the ZPM 4-004-01/.../06 Producing a drawer 5-001-01 Center of gravity of the Zargen slide press ZPM 6-002-01 Pneumatic diagram 7-001-01 Control dimensions for the drawer fronts for 6035 7-001-02 Control dimensions for the drawer fronts for...
1-004 Terms of the Guarantee The delivered ZPM comes with a guarantee that is within the scope of the „General Terms of Guarantees in the Association of the Machinery and Steel Construction Industry.“ Misuse of the product, repairs by unauthorized or untrained personnel, use of unauthorized replacement parts or accessories without written ap- proval from the manufacturer invalidate any guarantee claims.
2-002 Recommended Usage - The Grass Zargen press, model ZPM, is to be used expressly for the insertion of the Grass Zargen System 6000 on a wooden bottom, wooden back wall and a wooden front. Solid wood and other wood derived materials can be used.
2-003 Risks according to EN 292-2 The Zargen press, model ZPM, is manufactured in accordance with the present state of technology and current safety and technical directives. Still, there remain risks to the life and health of the operators or of third parties, and damages to the machine and other material assets.
2. SAFETY INFORMATION 2-005 Description of Stickers This sticker indicates conformity with the European Community agreement. Prohibitive sign: Only one person shall operate the machine at a time. Warning sign: Danger of crushing. Keep hands or other objects clear. Operating instructions: Read information thoroughly. 2-006 Dangers and Safety Measures Dangers Safety Measures...
3. DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS 3-001 Usage The Zargen press ZPM is designed exclusively for pressing and inserting the Grass Zargen slide with a wood back wall, a wood bottom and a wood front. Solid wood, other materials derived from wood, such as particle board, MDF-boards, glued and bonded woods, etc.
4. DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE COMPONENTS 4-001 Overview of numbered individual parts Illustration 4-001-01 Machine frame Left hand lever Right hand lever Left insertion cylinder Right insertion cylinder Compressed air regulator Left starting valve Right starting valve 2-handed safety control system Pneumatic operating valve Left unit carrier Right unit carrier...
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4. DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE COMPONENTS Illustration 4-002-01 Illustration 4-002-02 The star in your cabinet...
4. DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE COMPONENTS 4-002 Description of individual assembly parts Illustration 4-002-01 and 4-002-02 Insertion cylinder, diameter 120 stroke 60 mm 2-handed control valve 5/2 port directional control valve Machine frame Holding device for upper guiding roller Star screw M8 X 20 - fastener back wall compression die fence Back wall compression die fence Set screw - setting the insertion depth of the back wall dowel Last back wall height stop on change-over insert...
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4. DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE COMPONENTS Illustration 4-004-01 Illustration 4-004-02 Illustration 4-004-03 Illustration 4-004-04 Illustration 4-004-05 Illustration 4-004-06 The star in your cabinet...
Operating both buttons, left and right, at the same time (within 0.5 second) begins the compression operating process. 4-004 Functions of the ZPM - Producing Drawers with the ZPM Illustrations 4-004-01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 All machines manufactured since 1995 are equipped with a pneumatic 2-handed safety control system. The compression cycle first begins when both start buttons are operated simultaneously (within 0.5 second).
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This machine must be secured against falling during shipping. Whenever lifting or shipping the ZPM (with a low lift platform truck or a fork lift truck), extra care and caution must be used. Center of gravity...
Attach a closure on the side and behind the Zargen press. This is available as a special accessory from Grass Inc. Safely securing the ZPM is the responsibility of the Zargen press owner. 5-004 Requirements of Operating Personnel This machine may only be operated by trained personnel that are familiar with operation of the machine. This training may come from on-the-job training by a specialist or by thoroughly studying the operating instructions.
6-001 Pneumatic connection The Zargen press ZPM has a 2 meter long air hose that has a diameter of 6/3. A Euro-Quick coupler plug is installed corresponding to the voltage in the destination country. See Section 6-002 on page 22 for the wiring diagram.
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6. START-UP Maximum: 10 bar Setting: 5,5-6 bar The star in your cabinet...
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6. START-UP All bore holes diameter 10 / 12 deep Bottom wide +13 mm Bottom wide + 13 mm Front support Front support + 9 mm -0,5 min 2,5 -0,5 min 2,5 1x45° 1x45° +0,3 +0,3 +0,3 +0,3 1x45° 1x45° The star in your cabinet...
7. OPERATING THE ZPM 7-001 Checking the Wood Parts Illustrations 7-001-01, 02, 03, 04, 05 - Check the front part, according to Illustration 7-001-01 for Zargen slide 6035 - Check the front part, according to Illustration 7-001-02 for Zargen slide 6036, 6136, 6236, 6436...
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7. OPERATING THE ZPM Illustration 7-002-01 Illustration 7-003-01 The star in your cabinet...
7. OPERATING THE ZPM 7-002 Mounting the Index Stops Illustration 7-002-01 Index stops are included for 5 drawer widths in the standard equipment of the machine. If more than 5 drawer widths are necessary, additional index stops may be mounted.
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7. OPERATING THE ZPM Illustration 7-006-01 Illustration 7-007-01 The star in your cabinet...
Illustration 7-006-01 Such a change is possible only with the low Zargen 6035. - Disconnect the ZPM from the pneumatic air line supply. - Pull down both compression slides „4“. - Twist the set collar „5“ on the piston rod „6“ of both insertion cylinders until the Allen screw „7“ points upward.
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7. OPERATING THE ZPM Illustration 7-008-01 Illustration 7-008-02 Illustration 7-009-01 Illustration 7-009-02 The star in your cabinet...
7. OPERATING THE ZPM 7-008 Setting the Front Height Stops Illustration 7-008-01, 02 The stop pins „1“ of the front height stops „2“ can be moved in a vertical direction. With unnecessary front height stops „2“, the stop pins are simply pressed down. They can be pushed up whenever they are needed without any problem.
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7. OPERATING THE ZPM Illustration 7-010-01 Illustration 7-011-01 The star in your cabinet...
7. OPERATING THE ZPM 7-010 Setting the Back Wall Thickness Illustration 7-010-01 The Zargen press ZPM is normally set at 16 mm for the drawer back walls. Necessary tool: Open end fork wrench 17 mm - Slide the unit carriers to the front of the respective drawer width.
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7. OPERATING THE ZPM Illustration 7-012-01 The star in your cabinet...
7. OPERATING THE ZPM 7-012 Setting the Angles Between the Drawer Front and the Drawer Bottom Illustration 7-012-01 - Produce a complete drawer, according to Section 7-3. - Check the drawer for various defects, according to Section 8. - Correct the determined deficiency, according to Section 8.
8. TROUBLE SHOOTING AND PROBLEM SOLVING 8-001 Gap Between the Drawer Front and Zargen Slide Possible Reasons > Solving the Problem - The front bore holes are not drilled deeply enough. The dowels stand out from the base of the bore hole. > Drill the bore holes deeper.
- The bore holes in the back wall are not in the proper position. > Correct the bore holes spacing. - The set dimension „A“ Section 7-010 is too small. > Correct according to Section 7-010. 8-008 Drawer Cannot Be Removed Easily From the Zarge Press ZPM Possible Reasons > Solving the Problem - The set dimensions „A“...
Clean the dirt, dust and debris off the sliding rails of the carriage. Yearly: The ZPM has proven its stability and reliability in many durability and fatigue tests. In order to keep your ZPM running smoothly for many years, we recommend having the machine serviced by a Grass Maintenance Technician or by a Grass Distributor every 1 to 3 years.
Change-over insert for length 550..... General information: The delivered Zargen press ZPM is guaranteed in accordance with the general guarantee terms of the Association of the Machine and Construction Industry. Any warranty claims are voided in cases of misuse, unauthorized repairs, use of unauthorized replacement parts or unauthorized accessories without the written permission of Grass.
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10. MISCELLANEOUS Grass GmbH Grass Platz 1 6973 Hoechst Austria From: ..........................................The star in your cabinet...
City:............Zip Code:............. Country:............. Telephone #:..........Fax #............Machine: Model :............ZPM Machine Number:........General Information: The buyer hereby confirms that the machine has been disposed of properly. The machine consists of the following materials: Steel / Iron parts: frame plates and gibs...
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10. MISCELLANEOUS Grass GmbH Grass Platz 1 6973 Hoechst Austria From: ..........................................The star in your cabinet...
Kitchen cabinet manufacturing General interior design and engineering General furniture manufacturing Operating use of the machine: about ......sets of Zargen slides per month What were the reasons for choosing the ZPM over the competitors’ machines? Price Appearance Quality Loyal Grass customer...
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10. MISCELLANEOUS Grass GmbH Grass Platz 1 6973 Hoechst Austria From: ..........................................The star in your cabinet...
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Name:............Street:............City:............Zip Code:............. Country:............. Telephone #:..........Fax #............Machine: Model :............ZPM Machine Number:........How do you rate your satisfaction with this machine?* very good fair good not at all Would you purchase this machine again? because the machine does not meet the requirements...
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10. MISCELLANEOUS Grass GmbH Grass Platz 1 6973 Hoechst Austria From: ..........................................The star in your cabinet...
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Korea GRASS GmbH Dragisic i Karlas O. D. JSC Boruna “Mebel-bud” Ltd. Yurim Trading Co., Ltd. Grass Platz 1, A-6973 Höchst Simeuna Djaka 3 Metalo 4 Ul. Alma - atinskaja 2/1 #214-30, 3GA Taepyong-Ro Tel. +43 / 5578 / 701-0...
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The star in your cabinet Grass GmbH Furniture Fittings A-6973 Höchst Grass Platz 1 Austria Tel. +43 / 55 78 / 701-0 Fax +43 / 55 78 / 701-59 www.grass.at, info@grass.at...
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