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OPERATING and INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FORCIMAT AUTOMATIC SPECIMEN MOVER...
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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer : Metkon Instruments Inc. Address : Demirtas Dumlupinar Organize Sanayi Bolgesi Ali Osman Sonmez Cd. No:14 Bursa / TURKEY Herewith declares that; Automatic Specimen Mover, Model: FORCIMAT is in conformity with the provisions of the Machinery Directive (directive 2006/42/EEC), as amended, and with national implementing legislation;...
............................. 8 NSTALLATİON AND Mounting of Automatic Head ........................9 Connections ............................. 9 Electrical Installation ..........................11 Adjusting the Height of the Forcimat Head ................... 12 Mounting Sample Holder ........................13 Noise Level ............................. 14 CONTROL PANEL ............................14 ..........................14...
A. DESCRIPTION 1. Design The FORCIMAT Automatic Head is mounted on a rigid, hardened column of which the other end is fixed to the base casting of the FORCIPOL grinder/polisher. FORCIMAT can be integrated to all FORCIPOL model grinder/polishers and is rapidly positioned via its quick-locking clamping mechanism.
Needed air supply 3. Warranty The FORCIMAT is guaranteed against defective material or workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of receipt by the customer or latest 18 months after the shipping date. Warranty is not valid if inspection shows evidence of misuse or unauthorized repair.
1. Unpacking & Checking Contents of Package Carefully unpack and check contents of the package. If any components are missing or damaged, save the packing list and materials and advise the carrier and Metkon Instruments Inc. of the discrepancy. Carefully unpack and check that the following items have been received: o Power Cable, 1.8 mt, 1 piece...
700 mm 690 mm 340 mm 40 kgs Place the FORCIMAT on FORCIPOL with convenient access to a 1-phase grounded power source, water supply and water drain. Make the connections of the air hose and the data cable between FORCIMAT Head and the FORCIPOL.
Please follow up the following steps to combine FORCIMAT to FORCIPOL’s. 1. Pull off the plastic plug on the surface of FORCIPOL. 2. Place FORCIMAT with its column in the FORCIPOL and fix it from the bottom with the M8 screw. Be sure that the screw is tighten correctly.
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Please be sure that you have suitable connection fittings to connect hose to the air line. 1. Connect the mains cable between FORCIMAT and mains. 2. Connect the supplied “Communication Cable” between FORCIMAT and FORCIPOL. 3. Connect the compressed air hose (supplied) to the air socket on the back of the instrument.
FORCIMAT. 5. Please do not use teflon bant to the elbow and nipel connections. 6. Please connect the Lubomat connection cable to the back side socket of FORCIMAT GRP 2.3 Electrical Installation Before making electrical connections, check that the voltage and frequency stated on the specification plate correspond to the local voltage and frequency.
2.4 Adjusting the Height of the Forcimat Head When you place the Forcimat on the FORCIPOL we strongly advise you to check the distance between the sample holder and the disk when the sample holder is at the bottom position. It should be 5 mm.(Fig.4.) If it is longer or shorter you need to adjust the height.
Fig.8 2.5 Mounting Sample Holder Place your sample holder on the spindle of the Forcimat. Tighten the 3 setscrews indicated on the below photo. To take the sample holder out, loosen the 3 setscrews and take out the sample holder.
This button is used to start the motor in clockwise direction. UP & DOWN (↑ ↓): buttons activate the single force pistons on each sample. “Auto” mode: FORCIMAT is activated from FORCIPOL grinder/polisher. When FORCIPOL starts, so does the FORCIMAT. “Manual” mode: FORCIMAT can be operated independent of FORCIPOL.
D. OPERATION Turn ON/OFF switch is at the rear side of the equipment. FORCIMAT units have quite simple operation. 1. Manual Mode Depress “MANUAL” Turn the handle down to lower the unit. And turn the handle downwords to lock the head in its position.
E. SERVICE and MAINTENANCE 1. Maintenance FORCIMAT Automatic head does not require periodic maintenance. In case of service required, do not disassemble or try to repair by unqualified personnel. Please contact your local representative. 2. Troubleshooting Fault Cause Action Automatic head moves during...
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3. Customer Service Our factory-trained assembly personal are at your disposal for customer service. Please contact one of the following addresses: METKON OFFICE ADDRESSES Head Quarter Metkon Instruments Inc. Metkon Americas Demirtas Dumlupinar Organize Sanayi Sitesi 100 S. Saunders Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045 Ali Osman Sonmez Cad.
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