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- Page 1 Mitre-Mite ® VN Alpha Instruction Manual Version E 100 Fairway Drive Suite 114 Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Phone: 1-800-322-4204 Fax: 1-800-426-7019...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
4.7.2 V-nail clawhead replacement to change V-nails size10 Index ADJUSTMENTS 4.8.1 V-nails inserting positions adjustment 4.8.2 Vertical clamp adjustment 4.8.2a Vertical clamp position adjustment 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 4.8.2b Vertical clamp height adjustment 1.1 PRODUCER 4.8.3 Frontal clamp adjustment 1.2 ASSISTANCE CENTERS 1.3 CERTIFICATION 4.8.4 Working pressure adjustment 1.4 WARRANTY... -
Page 3: General Information
1. GENERAL INFORMATION PRODUCER The warranty is also void in case you use V-nails different The firm Alfamacchine-ITW/AMP can boast more than 10 from the original ITW/AMP ones. years of experience in the construction of Woodworking To take advantage of warranty services is necessary, at the Machines. -
Page 4: Symbols Utilized
1.6.4 Symbols utilized It indicates a danger with a mortal risk for the operator DANGER P... It indicates a warning or a note about key functions or useful information. Pay the maximum attention to the paragraph WARNING marked with this symbol. A... -
Page 5: Machine Description
2. MACHINE DESCRIPTION WORKING PRINCIPLE DIMENSIONS The benchtop Frame Assembling Machine Mitre Mite VN The overall dimensions are reported on table 2.9-A Alpha has been manufactured to assemble any kind of frame. The Mitre Mite VN Alpha , being of simple construction and SURROUNDING CONDITIONS extremely easy to use, makes it possible to join with absolute The machine does not need special surrounding conditions. -
Page 6: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA We have listed below the Machine’s data and technical characteristics to which make reference for any eventual contact with your distributor for Technical Assistance. TABLE 2. 9 A Frames thickness min.-max. .24”- 3.15” Frames width min.-max. .24”- 2.76” V-nails magazine capacity n. -
Page 7: Safety
3. SAFETY Figure 3.4.A- Working area and dangerous zones GENERAL WARNINGS The operator must pay the maximum attention to the information written in this Handbook, expressively about proper precautions for Safety listed in this chapter. It is imperative for the operator to follow the warnings listed below: •... -
Page 8: Residual Risks
RESIDUAL RISKS 4. INSTALLATION During the normal working cycle and while performing SHIPPING AND HANDLING maintenance, the operators are exposed to several residual The shipment must be performed by a professionally risks that, because of operations own nature, can not be qualified staff. -
Page 9: Preliminary Arrangements
PRELIMINARY ARRANGEMENTS In order to install the machine it is necessary to prepare a working area adequate to the machines dimension & the length of moulding you will be working with. To fulfill the characteristics of precision and steadiness, the bench frame assembling machines must be positioned on a solid and leveled plane able to sustain the weight of the machine. -
Page 10: Preliminary Controls
PRELIMINARY CONTROLS The Machine preliminary operations before starting the machine, must be executed by a technician appointed by the customer. Before setting up the machine, it is necessary to execute certain verifications and checks to prevent mistakes or accidents during setup. •... -
Page 11: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENTS The machine has been completely tested & checked in ITW/ AMP’s plants before its shipment. All the operator has to do is perform the following adjustments: 4.8.1 V-nail inserting positions adjustment To properly position the mouldings to be assembled, the Mitre Mite VN Alpha is equipped with a 90°... -
Page 12: Vertical Clamp Adjustment
4.8.2 Vertical clamp adjustment The vertical clamp can be adjusted in height and position. Proceed as follows to adjust them: 4.8.2aVertical clamp position adjustment • Position the mouldings to be assembled on the working bench • Select the pressure pad suitable with the profile of the moulding to be assembled and put it on the vertical bar •... -
Page 13: Working Pressure Adjustment
DO NOT ADJUST the pressure if the machine is not connected to the air supply. The suggested pressures are: Soft woods (samba,..) 30-40 PSI Medium (ramin,..) 40-60 PSI Very hard woods (oak) 60-80 PSI The values listed above apply to 7 and 10 mm high V-nails Increase the pressure by 10 % for 15 mm high V-nails Picture 18 When stacking 2 or more V-nails... -
Page 14: Protective Shield Adjustment
CHECKING OPERATIONS TO BE 4.8.5 Protective shield adjustment EFFECTED BEFORE WORKING START You can order a protective shield made of transparent plastic Once the machine has been properly installed (like previously material (see fig. 20). described), check that: The mouldings to be assembled are properly positioned on the working bench. -
Page 15: Functioning
5. FUNCTIONING OPERATORS The machine has been projected to be used by only one operator. The staff assigned to operate with the machine, must be in possession (or acquire through adequate training) the requirements indicated below. In addition they must have the knowledge of this handbook and of every information concerning safety: •... -
Page 16: Machine Stop
6. MAINTENANCE STATE OF MAINTENANCE The maintenance operations must be performed with the machine in the conditions described at the “state of the machine” table (tab 6.6.A and 6.7.A) MACHINE ISOLATION Before performing any type of maintenance or repair , it is necessary to isolate the machine from it’s supplying sources, by making the following operations: 1) Disconnect the fast clutch fitting from the pneumatic... -
Page 17: Lubrication
LUBRICATION Use preferably CASTROL MAGNA GC 32 or equivalent oil( ITW/AMP part number T-064). Furthermore, we recommend to lubricate the driver blade every 200 working hours. Unsuitable lubricants may cause to the valves seal problems (seals may become too large) and consequent jamming of them. -
Page 18: Diagnostic
7. DIAGNOSTIC SAFETY WARNINGS The interventions must be executed by personnel properly trained and they must take all precautions in order to avoid accidental starts. TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 7. 2 - A REMEDY POSSIBLE CAUSE TROUBLE Check that the minimum value indicated Insufficient working pressure Pressing the foot pedal the V-nails from main pressure gauge is higher than... -
Page 19: Request Of Assistance
POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY TROUBLE Faulty or jammed valves - Remove the surplus of oil and/or Pressing the foot pedal the machine condensation works properly, but once the pedal is - Replace the foot pedal valve released you can note a certain delay in - Replace the faulty control valves re-positioning of driver blade and/or vertical clamp cylinders... -
Page 20: Spare Parts
8. SPARE PARTS SPARE PARTS LIST Even though the machine has been submitted to several tests and functional checks, we listed below the components that we suggest you keep a minimum and sufficient set of. This will help gaurantee the shortest possible downtime. TABLE 8.1 - A COMPONENT •... - Page 21 SCHEMES A - Mechanic Schemes (code: DWG n° 006.3.100) 40 ** ** Supplied only on CE market...
- Page 23 Ref. Code Number Description Ref Code Number Description 244660010 Handle 710100087 Screw 336100030 Washer 384200020 Bracket 714300041 Headless screw 765000018 Spring 710100151 Screw 393850010 Spring support 243170010 Handle 337500220 Spacer 376400010 Support 337000070 Pulley 383600040 Support 718100003 Washer 753320002 Knob 710100075 Screw 336100020...
- Page 24 SCHEMES B - Pneumatic Scheme Ref. Description Pressure Regulator Pressure Gauge Valve 228.52.11.1 Valve 228.52.11.1...
- Page 25 SCHEMES C - plates location...
- Page 26 SCHEMES D - SHARPENING TABLE SOFT WOOD HARD WOOD Very soft Soft wood Height Averaged Averaged hard Very hard Hard wood wood soft wood wood wood H 3* mm H 5* mm H 7 mm H 10 mm H 12 mm H 15 mm Suitable for soft wood such as: Thailand and Asian South-East wood, Cedar, Pine, Bass, Banak, Obeche, Poplar...
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