SIKA PLUS INDEX GENERAL INFORMATION ....................... 33 WARRANTY ............................. 33 PRELIMINARY INFORMATION ......................33 FOREWORD ............................ 33 IDENTIFICATION PLATE AND CERTIFICATION ................34 OTHER PLATES ON THE MACHINE ....................34 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 35 NOISE EMISSION OF THE SIKA 400 SAWING MACHINE ............. 36 HEALTH AND SAFETY DIRECTIONS ....................
This manual contains instructions for use and maintenance as well as drawings and directions for ordering spares for SIKA PLUS, a machine manufactured by FOM INDUSTRIE. All info concerning installation and operation of this machine are contained in this manual, together with notes on adjustments and maintenance.
SIKA PLUS IDENTIFICATION PLATE AND CERTIFICATION (Fig. 03-01) Figure shows plate in detail and its location on the machine. NOTE: Type, code and production number marked on the plate, must be referred to anytime you contact the manufacturer either for information or for ordering spares.
• Working pressure: 7 bar • Head down feed: hydraulic (adjustable down feed speed, rapid up feed) - SIKA PLUS code XZ-10567 manual- SIKA PLUS code XZ-10568 • Air consumption per work cycle: 1.3 Nl (XZ-10568) - 3 Nl (XZ-10567) •...
Head tilted 45° LH: line-point- LH: line - 2 points-line dash line line NOISE EMISSION OF THE SIKA PLUS SAWING MACHINE NOISE LEVELS ACCORDING TO ISO 3746 Acoustic power level ................... dB (A) 110.9 Acoustic power level at operator station .............. dB (A) 111.2...
INTENDED MACHINE USE The SIKA PLUS sawing machine has been designed for cutting profile sections made of aluminium, plastic or light alloy profile sections. Other materials are not compatible with its characteristics.
SIKA PLUS SAFETY DEVICES 1 - Bimanual control valve for blade downstroke (only on automatic version). 2 - 2 vice non-return safety valves (one for each horizontal vice) 3 - Mobile blade safety guard 04-01 AREAS OF RISK AND RESIDUAL RISKS Despite the safety guards and devices provided on the machine, there are some areas to be considered “risk”...
SIKA PLUS TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION The machine is delivered in one of the following ways: packed on a wooden pallet, packed on a wooden pallet and in cartons, packed on a wooden pallet and in a wooden crate. Inside the machine (clearly in sight), the customer will find not only the instruction manual, but also a pack containing the tool kit and the elements for anchoring to the ground.
SIKA PLUS CHIPS AND FUMES COLLECTION At the back of the machine there is a flexible hose, for connection to an extraction system to take away the flying chips and fumes produced by cutting (see Ref. “1” - Fig. 05-03).
ELECTRICAL AND PNEUMATIC CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL AND AIR CONNECTION COMPONENTS (Fig. 07-01) 1 - On/Off switch 2 - Air intake filter SIKA PLUS AUTOMATIC SIKA PLUS MANUAL 07-01 Before starting Before starting the machine, it must first be checked that the mains power supply is efficient, safe and reliable, protected by an automatic supply line switch and properly earthed.
SIKA PLUS Insert hose in fitting “1” - Fig. 07-02 07-02 MOTOR STARTING SWITCH - SAFETY DEVICES The motor starting switch: Can be locked: when the machine is switched off for maintenance; lock the switch with a padlock to prevent accidental starting.
SIKA PLUS ADJUSTMENTS HORIZONTAL VICES POSITIONING (Fig. 08-01) For best positioning of the horizontal vices on the surface of the profile, the methods below should be followed: 1) Undo release handle “A” to set the distance from the profile. 2) Undo release handle “B” to adjust the vices assembly both vertically and laterally.
SIKA PLUS VERTICAL VICE POSITIONING (OPTIONAL) (Fig. 08-02) 1) Undo release handle “A” to set the distance from the profile.. 2) Undo screw “B” to adjust the vice vertically. To exclude the vertical vice, turn tap "C". 08-02...
SIKA PLUS CUTTING ANGLES 8.3.1 HEAD ROTATION The head of the SIKA PLUS can be rotated as follows: From 90° to 45° RH From 90° to 45° LH By first undoing knob "1" - Fig. 08-03 and then pulling button “2” - Fig. 08-03 the head is free to rotate.
SIKA PLUS 8.3.2 HEAD INCLINATION IMPORTANT: before inclining the head the LH vice jaw "1" - Fig. 08-05, must be removed by undoing the screws "2" - Fig. 08-05, and substituting it with the vice jaw provided. 08-05 08-06 To incline the head from 90° to 45° to the left including the intermediate angles, undo screw "A" - Fig. 08-06, then incline the head while reading the angle off the vernier "B"...
SIKA PLUS ADJUSTING THE BLADE LUBRICATION FLOW (Fig. 08-07) The flow of lubricant for the blade is adjusted by the following procedure Turning the knurled knob "A" clockwise decreases the flow, turning it counter clockwise increases the flow. IMPORTANT: In the oil tank for cutting (or blade) lubrication, put only: OIL FOR CUTTING ALUMINIUM.
SIKA PLUS ADJUSTING THE AIR INTAKE PRESSURE (Fig. 08-09) To increase or decrease the air intake pressure, turn knob “A” (lift up, adjust and push down again to secure). ADJUSTMENTS ON THE AIR INTAKE FILTER (Fig. 08-09) DISCHARGING CONDENSATION without disconnecting the air supply hose, press knob “B” making sure that the relative ring is open.
SIKA PLUS OPERATING OPERATING - SIKA PLUS MANUAL The machine has a manual down-feed, while the vices and the atomised cutting lubrication are pneumatic. Check: That the power supply voltage is the same as that of the machine. The blade rotation direction.
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SIKA PLUS OPERATING - SIKA PLUS AUTOMATIC The machine has a hydraulic blade down feed, while the vices and the atomised cutting lubrication are pneumatic. Check: that the power supply voltage is the same as that of the machine. the blade rotation direction.
SIKA PLUS MAINTENANCE 10.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Read the directions in this manual carefully before starting any action. WARNING: Only skilled personnel should be employed for any maintenance operation. All maintenance operations must be carried on when the machine is disconnected from mains and air network.
SIKA PLUS 10.3 BLADE REPLACEMENT WARNING: Disconnect the air system and lock the main switch off with the padlock before carrying out any parts substitution. Wear gloves Hold the inner guard with one hand at point “A” - Fig. 10-02 and with the other unscrew and remove “B” - Fig. 10- Raise the inner guard all the way up exposing the blade.
SIKA PLUS 10.4 BELT REPLACEMENT (Figs. 10-05 / 10-06) WARNING: Disconnect the air system and lock the main switch off with a padlock before carrying out any parts substitution. Wear gloves. Unscrew the two fastening screws and remove guard “A”.
SIKA PLUS 10.5 CHANGING THE “PVC” PADS ON THE VICES (Fig. 10-07) - Undo the fixing screws “A” and pull out the pads to be changed “B”. 10-07 10.6 VICE CYLINDER REPLACEMENT 1) Disconnect the hose from the filter and lock the ON/ OFF switch in the "OFF"...
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SIKA PLUS ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM MAIN SWITCH: lockable with padlock magneto-thermic with release coil VOLTAGE CHANGE WARNING: BEFORE SETTING TO WORK ON THE MOTOR TERMINAL BOARD IT IS COMPULSORY TO SWITCH OFF AND LOCK THE MAIN SWITCH WITH A PADLOCK. 400 V~...
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SIKA PLUS PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM SIKA PLUS MANUAL Air inflow Air inflow filter BT-76701 Vices clamp/release valve BT-72304 Vices high/low pressure valve CA-70262 Vices high/low pressure selector BT-71524 Economizer Non-return safety valve Vice cylinder Sprinkler Cutting oil tank Non-return valve...
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SIKA PLUS PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM SIKA PLUS AUTOMATIC Air intake filter Vice clamping push-button Vice releasing push-button Cut push-button BT-76701 Safety/cutting block Cutting oil can Nebulizer nozzle Flow adjusting valve Flow adjusting valve Head downstroke cylinder Head downstroke speed limit switch...
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