Operation - Rapid-Air SA3 Operating Instructions Manual

1.
Retract the upper pinch roll and upper idler roll platen to a
position so that when the cover is closed the material is not
being deformed. Open the cover of the straightener and
position the edge guides for the maximum width. Cut and place
about a four foot length of material onto the straightener rolls
with the exit end of the material extending through the exit
pinch rolls and centered from side to side in the straightener.
Close the cover and latch it. Adjust the exit pinch roll enough
to grip and hold the material. Adjust the edge guides so that
they just touch the material.
Adjust upper idler roll platen (using platen adjusting knobs) to
2.
remove coil set. Most of the coil set should be removed with
the roller closest to the entrance end of the straightener with
declining adjustment as material passes through the rollers
closest to the exit end of the straightener. Never overwork the
material to the point where opposite coil set is established.
3.
Depending on the amount of coil set in your material and the
type of material you are trying to straighten, you may be
required to run the material through the straightener several
times with several adjustments before the required results
are achieved.
4. Refer to the Tech. Bulletin on page 4 in this manual for material
straightening procedures.

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