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Please read and understand this manual BEFORE operating the tool. Please keep this manual available for other users and owners before they use the tool. This manual should be stored in a safe place. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com...
However this is no guarantee for good results. Fabricating belts does require the operator to master skills and have a certain level of craftsmanship. Results also depend on good practice, material composition and sharpness of blade. If results are not as expected, please contact Flexco. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com...
General Safety Rules–Save These Instructions– Signal words: WARNING Never leave tool until it comes to a complete stop. “DANGER” indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in WARNING death or serious injury. The signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
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Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or the switch on invites accidents. off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —6—...
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General Safety Rules –Save These Instructions– CAUTION WARNING Disconnect the plug from the power source before When servicing a tool, use only identical replace- making any adjustments, changing accessories, or ment parts. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instruction may create a storing or transporting the tool.
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Only push cart in directions permitted by fixed casters, never pull or attempt to slide sideways. WARNING Ensure Ply 130 plug is disconnected and cables are stored before transporting cart. WARNING Ply cart is for Ply 130 installation only. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —8—...
Workbench Installation The Ply 130™ must, for safety reasons, be mounted on a firm and level workbench. Fasten four bolts (M8 x 16 mm + table thickness) in threaded holes located in bottom of ply tray. —9—...
The tray can now be removed. Then install new tray (item code 08233) oriented as shown in above illustration and reinstall handles. B1 B2 Main Components Ply Cart ™ 1. Support deck 2. Storage drawer 3. Housing 4. Casters 5. Locking brake www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —10—...
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B1 B5 For access to Ply 130 mounting bolt hole positions (A), remove drawer by pushing on the latch release tab on drawer slides on both sides simultaneously. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —12—...
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Ply 130™ Cart Installation Lock casters and block cart to prevent cart movement before installing Ply 130. B1 B7 Center Ply 130 onto cart with motor (A) toward the logo side (B). Mount Ply 130 on support deck. Ensure four bolt holes on tray line up with four bolt holes on top deck. Tighten M8x20 bolts (included with Ply 130 Cart) firmly.
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Ply 130™ Cart Installation Reinstall drawer by engaging the drawer slides on both sides of cart. B1 B9 For moving cart; 1. Place foot switch in cart. 2. Hang power cord on cart. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —14— —14—...
Ply Separation Process Prior to splitting ensure: • The Ply 130™ is mounted properly (see instructions for work bench or cart installation). • That the three casters of the Ply 130 cart are locked (when using the cart). • To prepare for a splice, the material is separated between the belt plies.
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Set operating switch to ‘FORWARD’ . Caution: When toggling to ‘REVERSE’ , traction rollers are immediately powered without use of the foot switch. Operate traction rollers in the forward direction by pressing foot switch. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —16—...
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Ply Separation Process Use sample piece of belting to validate separation thickness between plies. Use adjusting handle position as needed (C2). For maximum depth separation, it is recommended to make multiple passes to gradually meet full depth. Note: For polyurethane belts it is recommended to separate trailing corner (as shown in photo) to prepare sample for...
Place a sample piece of belt, cover side down, onto the belt support tray. Run belt through ply separator. Note: If foil shreds, index the lower roller adjusting lever one “increment” and repeat process with a new belt sample. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —18—...
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Separating to Make Foil/Film Once foil/film setting is B1 D3 acceptable, run foil/film as needed. —19—...
Prior to blade replacement ensure: • The power cable is disconnected from the power supply. • The replacement Flexco blade, calibration jig and clearance shims are readily available. • The operator is wearing cut-proof safety gloves and safety glasses. Release blade by unscrewing two bolts at bottom of blade with a 5 mm hex key.
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Ply 130 Maintenance – Blade Replacement ™ Lock adjusting handle in position 4.0 to 4.5. Lock adjusting guide to 120 mm. B1 E4 Place calibration jig on B1 E5 feed table with thin edge toward rollers. Plug in power connection. Turn switch to ‘FORWARD’...
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Ply frame, release the foot switch Keep clear of and toggle operating switch to “OFF”. this side of jig. Disconnect power. Note: Calibration jig must be parallel to frame. Caution: Note pinch point as jig enters the ply separator frame. Pinch Points www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —22—...
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Ply 130 Maintenance – Blade Replacement ™ Install new ply separation blade with bevel side down. B1 E7 Warning: Do not touch blade edge. Insert nuts so that bevels are facing toward traction rollers. Ensure brass spacers are pres- B1 E8 ent either in the Ply frame or on bolt.
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Blade tip Calibration jig Tighten bolts firmly while keeping pressure of blade against the jig. Reconnect power cable to electrical power supply. Rotate switch to ‘REVERSE’ to release calibration jig from between traction rollers. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —24—...
Ply 130 Maintenance – Measure and Adjust ™ Blade/Roller Clearance As Necessary Verify Blade/Roller Clearance: • Disconnect power cable from the power supply. • After replacing the ply separation blade, it may be necessary to adjust traction roller height. To evaluate clearance between the upper traction roller and top of blade, begin by positioning the adjustment handle to 0.
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Maintenance – Measure and Adjust Blade/Roller Clearance As Necessary ™ If adjustment is needed, unscrew clamp nut on adjustment guard plate. Using a 5 mm hex key, remove the handle. For easier removal of motor ensure keyway is positioned at top of drive shaft. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —26—...
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Ply 130 Maintenance – Measure and Adjust Blade/Roller Clearance As Necessary ™ Remove the electric motor to gain sufficient access for adjustment of traction rollers by first removing the torque arm bolt using a 6 mm hex wrench. After removal of torque arm bolt set spacer aside.
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Caution: Do not allow motor to slide off of tray surface. Adjustments to Increase or Decrease the Distance Between the Upper Roller and Blade For upper roller adjustment loosen and remove gas spring fixation screw. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —28—...
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Ply 130 Maintenance – Measure and Adjust Blade/Roller Clearance As Necessary ™ The purpose of the adjustment is to turn the eccentric shaft. It is important to turn, for both A and B, a recommended one quarter turn or less prior to rechecking with shims. For increasing the clearance between the top roller and blade: using a 5 mm hex key to engage screws, loosen screw B counterclockwise one quarter turn and tighten screw A clockwise one quar- ter turn or until moderately tight.
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Repeat steps F9-F13 as necessary. Adjustments to Increase or Decrease the Distance Between the Lower Roller and Blade Position and lock adjusting handle so that adjusting screws are accessible. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —30—...
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Ply 130 Maintenance – Measure and Adjust Blade/Roller Clearance As Necessary ™ The purpose of the adjustment is to turn the eccentric shaft. It is important to turn, for both A and B, a recommended one quarter turn or less prior to rechecking with shims. For increasing the clearance between the blade and the lower traction roller: using a 5 mm hex key to engage screws, loosen screw C counterclockwise one quarter turn and tighten screw D clockwise one quarter turn or until moderately tight.
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Maintenance – Measure and Adjust Blade/Roller Clearance As Necessary ™ Once adjustments have been made, reinstall the guard plate. Start by reinstalling the handle. Then reinstall the clamp nut. Reinstall motor. Align shaft key with key slot. www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —32—...
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Ply 130 Maintenance – Measure and Adjust Blade/Roller Clearance As Necessary ™ Reassemble the motor to the frame placing the spacer between the motor torque arm and ply base. Insert 8 mm hex bolt with washer and tighten. G12e Note: Ensure rubber grommet is in place prior to reassembly.
Technical Assistance Contact Flexco's Customer Service if technical assistance or repair is needed: www.flexco.com www.flexco.com www.flexco.com —40—...
WEEE Flexco takes WEEE compliance very seriously. This equipment is intended to be repairable in foreseeable circumstances. Should product disposal be required, contact Flexco Europe at 011-49-7428-9406-0 or Flexco UK at 011-44-1274-600-942. —41—...
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