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H. WEISS MACHINERY & SUPPLY PHONE: (718) 605-0395 - www.hweiss.com NO. 3617 CRIMPING AND BEADING MACHINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION ROPER WHITNEY 2833 HUFFMAN BLVD., ROCKFORD, IL 61103-3990 * 815/962-3011 * FAX 815/962-2227 Website: www.roperwhitney.com * Email: info@roperwhitney.com...
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H. WEISS MACHINERY & SUPPLY PHONE: (718) 605-0395 - www.hweiss.com Roper Whitney - Model 3617 Crimping & Beading Machine Manual 3617 BEADING AND CRIMPING STANDARD MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS Capacity ...................... 18 Ga. Mild Steel Throat to Frame Depth ................. 13” Throat to Gauge Depth ................. 12 1/4”...
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H. WEISS MACHINERY & SUPPLY PHONE: (718) 605-0395 - www.hweiss.com Roper Whitney - Model 3617 Crimping & Beading Machine Manual ROPER WHITNEY COMPANY SAFETY RULES NO. 3617 WARNING: Electrical Danger -- Misuse or improper installation of machinery connected to a source of electricity may result in accidental shock that could cause injury or death.
Immediately upon receiving the crimping and beading machine, check it very carefully for damage or loss of parts in transit. Since all equipment is sold F.O.B., the Roper Whitney Company plant, our responsibility for transit damage ceases when the transportation company signs the bill of lading indicating that it has received all of the items listed on the bill of lading in good condition.
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H. WEISS MACHINERY & SUPPLY PHONE: (718) 605-0395 - www.hweiss.com 3617 FLOOR MOUNT BOLT PATTERN (NO SCALE) FIGURE 1...
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H. WEISS MACHINERY & SUPPLY PHONE: (718) 605-0395 - www.hweiss.com Roper Whitney - Model 3617 Crimping & Beading Machine Manual Lubrication and visual inspection at regular intervals are required for good maintenance. Use machine for its intended purpose only and always within rated capacity. Do not operate with guards removed nor when inspection indicates possibility of malfunction.
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H. WEISS MACHINERY & SUPPLY PHONE: (718) 605-0395 - www.hweiss.com Roper Whitney - Model 3617 Crimping & Beading Machine Manual CONNECTING ELECTRICAL SERVICES 1. WARNING: Electrical Danger, misuse or improper installation of machinery connected to a source of electricity may result in accidental shock that could cause injury or death. Installation must conform to National Electric Code (Article 250 - Grounding, etc.)
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H. WEISS MACHINERY & SUPPLY PHONE: (718) 605-0395 - www.hweiss.com Roper Whitney - Model 3617 Crimping & Beading Machine Manual CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE WITHOUT PROPER INSTRUCTIONS. Observe all safety rules and regulations. Become familiar with controls and intended operation before using.
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H. WEISS MACHINERY & SUPPLY PHONE: (718) 605-0395 - www.hweiss.com Roper Whitney - Model 3617 Crimping & Beading Machine Manual CONTROLS ON-OFF BUTTON: Connects 115 VAC to the control when the light goes on. The 115 VAC is disconnected when this button is pushed, and the red light goes off.
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H. WEISS MACHINERY & SUPPLY PHONE: (718) 605-0395 - www.hweiss.com Roper Whitney - Model 3617 Crimping & Beading Machine Manual The forward and reversing relays are located in the reversing magnetic starter box, and will not require service nor attention by the machine operator.
H. WEISS MACHINERY & SUPPLY PHONE: (718) 605-0395 - www.hweiss.com Roper Whitney - Model 3617 Crimping & Beading Machine Manual 3617 MACHINE OPERATING PROCEDURES 1. Select forward rotation by depressing “Forward” button on control panel (see Page 15). White light will be illuminated. NOTE: This only determines the direction of rotation the rolls will turn when rotation is actuated by the footswitch.
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H. WEISS MACHINERY & SUPPLY PHONE: (718) 605-0395 - www.hweiss.com 3617 PARTS IDENTIFICATION CHART -18-...
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H. WEISS MACHINERY & SUPPLY PHONE: (718) 605-0395 - www.hweiss.com Roper Whitney - Model 3617 Crimping & Beading Machine Manual 3617 CRIMPING & BEADING MACHINE PARTS LIST REFER TO PARTS IDENTIFICATION CHART INDEX PART # DESCRIPTION INDEX PART # DESCRIPTION 764560158 Roll Nut (2 req’d)
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H. WEISS MACHINERY & SUPPLY PHONE: (718) 605-0395 - www.hweiss.com Roper Whitney - Model 3617 Crimping & Beading Machine Manual NO. 3617 ROLL CHART 3” CENTERS ROLL ROLL GAUGE SPACING ROLL STYLE CATALOG NO. REQ’D COLLAR DIAGRAM 3/16” 350000086 259700035...
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H. WEISS MACHINERY & SUPPLY PHONE: (718) 605-0395 - www.hweiss.com Roper Whitney - Model 3617 Crimping & Beading Machine Manual NO. 3617 ROLL CHART 3” CENTERS ROLL ROLL GAUGE SPACING ROLL STYLE CATALOG NO. REQ’D COLLAR DIAGRAM 3/16” 350000086 259700035...
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H. WEISS MACHINERY & SUPPLY PHONE: (718) 605-0395 - www.hweiss.com Roper Whitney - Model 3617 Crimping & Beading Machine Manual NO. 3617 ROLL CHART 3” CENTERS ROLL ROLL GAUGE SPACING ROLL STYLE CATALOG NO. REQ’D COLLAR DIAGRAM 350000070 259700034 381700092...
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