CAUTION: Make sure that the machine has been disconnected from the power source before starting conversion.
The order to convert 6" to 5" is NOT the same as for 5" to 6", so follow the instructions carefully.
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STEP 1: REMOVE ALUMINUM COVERS #1-4. (SEE PG. 34 for lid details and for tool kit location).
• To remove aluminum lids #1-4, use flat-head screwdriver to turn screws counter-clockwise ¼ turn.
STEP 2: REMOVE 6" GUILLOTINE AND SET ASIDE. (SEE PG. 35 for guillotine location).
• To remove guillotine, unscrew the four mounting bolts (E). (SEE SECTION 15, PG. 23-24).
STEP 3: REMOVE BACK BELL ROLLER AND SET ASIDE. (SEE PG. 35)
• To remove back bell roller, unscrew the back bell wheel bolt (W) that holds the center shaft in place.
STEP 4: FLIP TOP #3 DRIVE BACKSIDE ROLLER. (SEE PG, 37)
• To flip the top #3 drive backside roller, remove the RED station (B) ¼ -20 x ½" flush head cap screws located in
the center of the roller.
• Turn the roller end-for-end and replace it back onto the shaft by aligning the threaded holes in the shaft with the
clearance holes on the exit upper #3 top roller backside.
• Failure to align the roller properly will cause damage.
STEP 5: INSTALL THE BACK BELL ROLLER. (SEE PG. 37)
• Install the back bell roller in the 5" position labeled. (Positions are marked)
STEP 6: MOVE BEAD ASSEMBLY TO 5" POSITION. (SEE PG. 37)
• Loosen the two locking bolts.
• Slide the bead assembly up for the 5" position. (Positions are marked)
• Tighten the locking bolts.
STEP 7: INSTALL 5" GUILLOTINE. (SEE PG. 23-24)
• Remove the 5" guillotine from the side of the machine. (SEE PG. 35)
• Install it onto the frame, using the mounting bolts removed in step 1.
• The guillotine is factory preset and should not need adjustment.
STEP 8: STORE 6" GUILLOTINE. (SEE PG. 35)
• Store the 6" guillotine on the side of the machine.
STEP 9: MOVE THE 13 SKATE ROLLERS ON THE FOUR CENTER SKATES. (SEE PG. 36)
• To change, pull the retractable pin up at each skate until the pin disengages from the adjustable skate shaft.
• Slide the forming roller to the 5" position and release pin.
• Repeat this process for all thirteen rear skate-forming rollers.
STEP 10: MOVE BACK GUIDE BAR TO 5" POSITION. (SEE PG. 35)
• Loosen the five bolts on the back guide bar.
• Move it as close to the skate as possible.
• Tighten the five bolts.
STEP 11: MOVE ENTRY GUIDE SHOES. (SEE PG. 36)
• There are two split collars used as stops on the entrance guide shaft to locate each entrance guide shoe for the 5"
and 6" gutter position.
• To move the entrance guide shoes from the 6" to the 5" position, loosen the cap screws and slide the entrance
guide shoes against the inner most collars on the shaft.
6" to 5" CONVERSION
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