Annual Maintenance - Fascut FRH-850 Instruction Manual

With cutter head option

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1. DRAIN AND REPLACE OIL at least once a year or 200 operating hours, whichever comes first.

Allow unit to run for five minutes before draining to warm up the oil. Remove six screws that hold

on the back panel. The drain plug is on the end of the oil tank. After draining and replacing plug,

fill through the breather cap hole on top of the unit to within 1" of the top. (approx. 1-1/2 gallons)

Use a quality hydraulic oil with an ISO VG-46 weight rating for general year round use. Use a

heavier ISO VG-68 weight rating for continuous hot weather operation.

2. PRESSURE WASH MACHINE inside and out. Remove the front and rear cover plates to access

the inside area of the machine. Using compressed air, blow dry the inside and outside

components after washing.

3. INSPECT MACHINE FOR OIL LEAKS by turning on and running machine for a minimum of 15

minutes. During this time, cycle the bender a minimum of 10 times. If your machine has a cutter,

cycle the cutter a minimum of 10 times as well. Turn off machine and with the front and rear cover

plates still removed, use a flash light to look for any signs of hydraulic fluid leaking. Check the

entire rotary actuator that moves the bender. Check the cutter hydraulic cylinder (if so equipped).

Inspect around the chrome piston rod, and the rear body seal. Check all hydraulic lines and

fittings. Oil can travel great distances so it is important to try to find the true source of the leak so

that it can be repaired.

4. LUBRICATE ALL THREADED FASTENERS and inspect all wearable components. Remove the

bending post bolt, the bending support roller bolt, the cutter adjustable bar support bolt (if so

equipped) and lubricate them liberally with a good quality anti-seize. Use lithium grease and

lubricate the end bearings of the table rollers. Spray LPS rust inhibitor on all exposed metal parts

to protect them from corrosion.

5. REASSEMBLE MACHINE AND TEST for proper operation and performance. To test the

hydraulic system set-up machine to bend a 1" bar around the 6" die. Set the bend adjuster to 180

degrees. Time the machine to bend a 1" bar 180 degrees. It should take a maximum of 18 to 20

seconds to complete this bend. Set up the cutter (if so equipped) to cut a 1" bar. Time the

machine to cut a 1" bar. It should take a maximum of 5 seconds to complete this cut. If after these

tests you find your machine taking longer than the times shown above, this is an indication that

your hydraulic pump is showing signs of wear and may need to be replaced.

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They are trained in all facets of our machines operation and are very good at helping you

determine exactly what is wrong with your machine. The factory stocks every component of all our

machines and can assist you and ship any part to you immediately with easy instructions for you

to repair your machine on-site.

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