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JEI Group Ltd OPERATOR’S MANUAL AIR DRILLING MACHINE WITH MAGNETIC BASE UNIT 21 EMPIRE BUSINESS PARK, ENTERPRISE WAY, BURNLEY, LANCASHIRE. UK BB12 6LT Tel. +44 1706 229490, fax. +44 1706 507347 www.jeiuk.com e-mail: sales@jeisolutions.co.uk...
1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1. Application The AIRBEAST 35 ATEX air drilling machine with magnetic base is designed to drill holes with diameters of up to 35 mm (1.38’’) to the maximum depth of 25 mm (0.98’’) through the use of annular cutters. The machine is ATEX II 2 G/D c IIC T6/T4 certified, which allows for working in explosive environments.
Figure 1. AIRBEAST 35 ATEX design 1.4. Equipment included The AIRBEAST 35 ATEX drilling machine is supplied in a metal box with complete standard equipment. The included equipment consists of: • pneumatic drilling machine 1 unit • metal box 1 unit •...
14. Never use dull or damaged cutters. 15. Mount and dismount cutters using protective gloves and with the machine unplugged from the supply. 16. Never use annular cutters without the pilot pin except for establishing incomplete through holes. AIRBEAST 35 ATEX Operator’s Manual...
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29. Never leave the machine unattended during operation. 30. Remove from the worksite and store in an isolated and dry location when not in use, previously removing the cutter from the arbor. AIRBEAST 35 ATEX Operator’s Manual...
(5) in such a way to align the flats 6 with the set screws 3. Finally, tighten both set screws with 4 mm hex wrench. To dismount the cutter, proceed in reverse order. AIRBEAST 35 ATEX Operator’s Manual...
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Figure 3 shows how annular cutters operate. As the cutter penetrates the workpiece, the pilot pin recesses into the arbor and tightens the spring. As a result, after the cutter goes through the entire thickness, the slug core is expelled from the cutter. AIRBEAST 35 ATEX Operator’s Manual...
Figure 4. Types of holes to establish with annular cutters 3.2. Preparation Before beginning, clean steel parts, especially the Weldon shank, from grease used to preserve the machine for storage and transport. AIRBEAST 35 ATEX Operator’s Manual...
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The workpiece must be clean, without rust or paint that decrease the holding force of the magnetic base. With the MOTOR lever set in the position from Figure 6, enable the magnetic base by toggling the MAGNET switch to position ON. AIRBEAST 35 ATEX Operator’s Manual...
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Figure 6. Method of enabling the magnetic base Protect the machine using the safety chain to prevent possible injury if the machine loses magnetic adhesion in case of a pressure loss. Figure 7. Method of protecting the machine using the safety chain AIRBEAST 35 ATEX Operator’s Manual...
(2) to bring the cutter close to the workpiece and gently begin drilling. Maintain constant pressure on the lever. Accomplish the hole in one pass. Figure 8. Method of starting the motor AIRBEAST 35 ATEX Operator’s Manual...
Use only oil which ignition temperature exceeds 260°C (500°F). If the machine is to be left idle for at least 24 hours, increase the delivery of oil and run the motor for 2–3 seconds, which will prevent rusting and degrading of the rotor vanes. AIRBEAST 35 ATEX Operator’s Manual...
Unit 21 Empire Business Park Enterprise Way, Burnley Lancashire BB12 6LT Declare with full responsibility that product: AIRBEAST 35 ATEX AIR DRILLING MACHINE WITH MAGNETIC BASE ATEX group II category 2 G/D Which the declaration applies to is in accordance with the following standards: •...
AIRBEAST 35 ATEX JEI GroupLtd 5. QUALITY CERTIFICATE Machine control card AIRBEAST 35 ATEX Air Drilling Machine with Magnetic Base Serial number ........................ Spindle radial runout ...................... Spindle to base travel perpendicularity ................Spindle axis to base perpendicularity ................Base holding force ......................
WARRANTY CARD No.................. in the name of Manufacturer warrants the AIRBEAST 35 ATEX Air Drilling Machine with Magnetic Base to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 12 months from date of sale.