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EDWARDS
Safety Instructions Manual
Original Instructions - IW2502
07-2018

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  • Page 1 EDWARDS Safety Instructions Manual Original Instructions - IW2502 07-2018...
  • Page 2 National or International standards. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this manual in any form, in whole or 6 Signal Words in part, is not permitted without the written consent of Edwards Manu- facturing Company. Danger Panel...
  • Page 3 Signal Word Definition WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Methyl Isobutyl Ketone which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproduc- tive harm. For more information go to http://www.p65warnings. Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, ca.gov.
  • Page 4 Signal Word Panel • Machine Front Recommended Clearance For Punches and Dies Material Thickness Die Clearance 1/4” through 15/32” 1/32” 1/2” through 23/32” 1/16” 3/4” and over 3/32” DO NOT REMOVE, DESTROY OR COVER THIS LABEL. KEEP OUT Read, understand, and follow all labels shown on the machine and described in the: •...
  • Page 5 Signal Word Panel • Machine Back...
  • Page 6 Signal Word Panel • Machine Right...
  • Page 7 Signal Word Panel • Machine Left 5/16...
  • Page 8 Danger Panel Warning Panel Electrical Hazard Shear/Crush Hazard This is the electrical hazard symbol. It Moving parts can cut and crush. Keep indicates there are dangerous high volt- hands clear while operating. Lockout ages present inside the enclosure of this power before servicing.
  • Page 9 NOT DESCRIBED IN THE MANUALS. Ironworker machines are dangerous and require extreme care and caution in the safe installation, operation and maintenance of the machinery. Edwards Manufacturing Company strongly sug- ‘Protective earth’, electrical grounding gests reading and understanding all location.
  • Page 10 Additional Graphic Information Electronics Electronic equipment must be recycled as required by local environmental law. Do not dispose of by adding to the municipal waste stream. Metal Metal components must be recycled as required by local environmental law. Do not dispose of by adding to the municipal waste stream.
  • Page 11 EDWARDS 1107 Sykes St., Albert Lea, MN 56007 800-373-8206 www.edwardsironworkers.com...
  • Page 12 EDWARDS Installation Manual Original Instructions - IW2501 07-2018...
  • Page 13 Unpacking/Moving the Ironworker Anchoring the Ironworker All rights reserved. Reproduction of this manual in any form, in whole or in part, is not permitted without the written consent of Edwards Electrical Connection of the Ironworker Manufacturing Company. Installing the Ironworker...
  • Page 14 Signal Word Definition WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Methyl Isobutyl Ketone which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproduc- tive harm. For more information go to http://www.p65warnings. Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, ca.gov.
  • Page 15 Ironworker installed. Edwards Ironworkers are protected from voltage variations provided the variation does not exceed +/- 10% machine rating. The work station environment for your Edwards Ironworker must meet the following minimum requirements: •...
  • Page 16 Exercise caution when removing the factory supplied packaging. Do not cut electrical wires or hydraulic Edwards Ironworking machinery is fully assembled and is shipped ei- hoses. ther by palletized custom wooden crate or by shrink–wrapped wooden Unbolt/unpack Ironworker from its pallet using a 3/4”...
  • Page 17 Starting Box Wiring Provide the electrical schematic wiring diagram (located within the Ironworker control box) to your Electrician prior to initiating the electrical hookup of the machine. Power up the Ironworker With all stations clear of tools, tooling or debris, power up the Ironworker by depressing the green button on the starter box.
  • Page 19 EDWARDS 1107 Sykes St., Albert Lea, MN 56007 800-373-8206 www.edwardsironworkers.com...
  • Page 20 EDWARDS Operations Manual Serial Number: Original Instructions - IW2503 07-2018...

  • Page 21: Table Of Contents

    Operations Manual Table of Contents General Company Profi le Warranty Machine Identifi cation Operator and Supervisor Information Signal Word Defi nition Signal Word Panel Operational Precautions Machine Operations Foreseeable Misuse Machine Life Cycle Operations Diagrams Control Panel Punch Station Setup Safe Operation Punch Operation Punch and Die Operating Clearances...

  • Page 22: Company Profile

    Edwards Manufacturing Company. General Questions: NOTE: Edwards Manufacturing is a division of JPW Industries, sales@edwardsmfg.us Inc. References in this document to Edwards also apply to JPW Industries, Inc., or any of its successors in interest to Service Questions: the Edwards brand.

  • Page 23: Operator And Supervisor Information

    All rights reserved. Reproduction of this manual in any form, in whole or could result in mild or moderate injury. in part, is not permitted without the written consent of Edwards Manu- facturing Company. Keep all manuals close to the machine to allow for easy reference when necessary.

  • Page 24: Machine Operations

    Ironworker. steel plate, barstock and angle. A wide range of accessories are avail- able to fabricate rod and square stock, sheet metal and pipe. Edwards Hydraulic Fluid Hazard Ironworkers operate by applying hydraulic force to a moving center.

  • Page 25: Operations Diagrams

    Operations Diagram Machine Front • Grease Daily 5 Locations Punch Station Open Tooling Station Grease Daily 2 Locations Control Panel Foot Pedal...
  • Page 26 Operations Diagram Machine Back • Grease Daily 2 Locations Grease Daily 2 Locations...
  • Page 27 Operations Diagram Machine Right • Open Tooling Station Motor Cover...
  • Page 28 Operations Diagram Machine Left • Punch Station...

  • Page 29: Control Panel

    This round, safety red switch is set within a square, safety yellow housing. The switch allows for proper procedures to be followed Edwards JAWS Ironworkers feature a centrally located, integrated Con- when de-energizing, isolating, and ensuring the energy isolation of trol Panel.

  • Page 30: Punch Station

    Setup Safe Operation Your Edwards Ironworker has been shipped with a punch and die Please observe the following guidelines when operating the Punch installed within the punch station. Punch and dies are wearing parts Station: and will need to be maintained or replaced over time.

  • Page 31: Punch Operation

    Round Holes Punch Operation Punch Dia. x Material Thickness x 80 = Tons of pressure required Clear the punch station of any tools or debris prior to powering the Example: How many tons of force do I need to punch a machine on.
  • Page 32 Optional Tooling - Angle Notcher Check for push block and top blade alignment by powering on the machine and slowly inching down the push block to meet the top blade with the foot pedal. Power the machine off. In the event that the push block and top blade are not aligned, simply loosen the bolts under the table allowing the table to be moved to center the push block centerline to the top blade.

  • Page 33: Optional Tooling

    • Never exceed the capacities of the machine or tooling as Brake tooling is available in a 7” assembly for your 25 Ton Edwards described in the Ironworker specifi cations or listed at the tooling Ironworker. Brake tooling will allow for the graduated bending of 1/16”, station.
  • Page 34 Notching Station. The optional Notcher 3/8” nuts in place to secure the set screws in place. These added tooling for an Edwards Ironworker allows for shaped, straight or fi xtures are to provide additional support to the base table during angled notch cutting applications.
  • Page 35 Notcher Operation Clear the feed table of the notcher station of any tools or debris prior to powering the machine on. Turn machine on. The top notcher blade will be in the neutral posi- tion. Push the material under the tooling guard and into the blade area.
  • Page 36 Safe Operation Observe the following guidelines when operating the Oversize Punch tooling. Most Edwards Ironworkers allow for Oversize Punch tooling to be • Follow manufacturers punch and die clearance and tonnage installed in either the punch station or the open station. Refer to...
  • Page 37 Optional Tooling - Pipe Notcher Install the Pipe notcher Assembly: Place the Pipe-Notcher assembly on the Ironworker support table with the bottom die pointing away from the machine. Loosely secure the table from the underside of the base with four 1/2”...
  • Page 38 “Bump-die” tooling and accessories fi t within the punch station, open station. station or open tooling cavity of the machine. Verify recommended loca- tion per Ironworker model below. Edwards “bump-die” tooling consists of • Keep the tooling clean. a housing which holds a stationary blade, a moving blade, return springs and a push block.
  • Page 39 Optional Tooling - 241 Punch Check for punch and die alignment by powering up the machine and slowly inching down the punch to meet the die with the foot pedal. Check to see that the punch is centered in the die. Turn off power to machine.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Your Edwards Ironworker is designed for consistent, long-term use. In the event of operational problems, refer to the following troubleshooting strategies prior to contacting your Edwards Dealer. Turn off power to machine by pressing the red stop / off button or lockout upstream power at the main electrical panel before any trouble shooting activity.
  • Page 43 EDWARDS 1107 Sykes St., Albert Lea, MN 56007 800-373-8206 www.edwardsironworkers.com...
  • Page 44 EDWARDS Maintenance Manual Original Instructions - IW2504 07-2018...
  • Page 45 National or International standards. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this manual in any form, in whole or Optional Tooling Maintenance in part, is not permitted without the written consent of Edwards Manu- 7 Notcher (25/40/55/100Ton) facturing Company.

  • Page 46: Signal Word Definition

    Signal Word Definition WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Methyl Isobutyl Ketone which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproduc- tive harm. For more information go to http://www.p65warnings. Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, ca.gov.

  • Page 47: Maintenance Precautions

    Maintenance Precautions Maintenance Schedule Reasonable, common sense safety precautions should be observed Your Edwards Ironworker will benefi t from reasonable care and when maintaining the Ironworker or hydraulic accessory tool. The fol- periodic maintenance. Reasonable care includes daily visual lowing precautions are described in order of their hazard.
  • Page 48 Replace the oil fi lter on your Ironworker after your fi rst 1000 hours Lockout power to machine. of use. External oil fi lters are available through your Edwards Dis- Check blade tolerance. Maintain .010 clearance between fi xed and tributor or Edwards Manufacturing.

  • Page 49: Punch

    1/32” 1/2” and heavier 1/16” Your Edwards Ironworker has been shipped with a punch and die installed within the punch station. When worn or chipped, the punch and die must be replaced. Observe the following procedure when maintaining the Ironworker punch station.

  • Page 50: Punch Tonnage Requirements

    Figure 2 - Punch Tonnage Requirements 3/16 5/16 7/16 9/16 11/16 3/4 13/16 7/8 15/16 1” Stock Thickness Hole Diameter 26 ga. (.0179) 0.18 0.27 0.36 0.45 0.54 0.63 0.72 0.81 0.90 0.99 1.07 1.16 1.25 1.34 1.43 24 ga. (.0239) 0.24 0.36 0.48...

  • Page 51: Pedestal Die

    Pedestal Die In the event that the punch and die are not aligned, fi rst confi rm that the punch is seated properly in the punch nut assembly. If not seated properly, repeat step 5 . If seated properly, loosen the bolts under the die table allowing the table to be moved to center the die.

  • Page 52: Notcher (25/40/55/100Ton)

    Optional Tooling - Notcher 25/40/55/100 Ton Ironworkers Carefully remove the notcher table assembly to a secure work- bench. The top table that holds the blade set is secured by eight 3/8” socket head cap screws - four from the top working surface, four from the underside of the notcher assembly.

  • Page 53: Angle Notcher

    Optional Tooling - Angle Notcher Remove and replace stationary blades: The Angle Notcher base table includes two blades secured within the table housing. Remove the four 1/2” socket head cap screws that secure the blades into the blade supports of the base table housing.

  • Page 54: Oversize Punch

    Optional Tooling - Oversize Punch In the event that the punch and die are not aligned, fi rst confi rm that the punch is seated properly in the punch nut assembly. If not seated properly, repeat step 5 . If seated properly, loosen the bolts under the die table allowing the table to be moved to center the die.

  • Page 55: Pipe Notcher

    Optional Tooling - Pipe Notcher Remove and replace stationary blade: The Pipe Notcher base table includes one blade secured within the table housing. Remove the two 1/2” socket head cap screws and washers that secure the blade into the base table housing. Clean the blade pocket of any dirt or debris.

  • Page 56: Remove And Replace Moving Punch

    Your Ironworker may include a Brake assembly as an optional the bolts under the table allowing the die block to be moved to tool. Brake tooling is in a 7” assembly for your 25 Ton Edwards center the punch. When aligned, tighten the table bolts to secure Ironworker.

  • Page 57: Rod Shear/Multi-Shear

    When maintained within tolerance, these shears will provide a distortion and burr free cut to mild steel rod, square, bar and small angle stock. Both Edwards Rod Shear or Multi Shear assemblies are“bump-die” tools consisting of a hous- ing which holds a stationary blade, a moving blade, return springs and a push block.

  • Page 58: 241 Punch Tooling

    1/32” 1/2” and heavier 1/16” Your Edwards Ironworker may include a 241 punch and die as- Punch Tonnage Requirements sembly installed within the punch station. When worn or chipped, the punch and die must be replaced. Observe the following proce- See Figure 2 on Page 5 dure when maintaining the Ironworker punch station.
  • Page 59 EDWARDS 1107 Sykes St., Albert Lea, MN 56007 800-373-8206 www.edwardsironworkers.com...

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