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- Page 1 INSTALLATION & OPERATIONS MANUAL FLEXARM RNR Flex Machine Tools 705 Commerce Drive Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895 419-738-8147 800-837-2503 (toll free) www.flexmachinetools.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Safe Operation: READ THIS FIRST - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Warranty - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Counterbalance Adjustments - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Operating Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -... -
Page 3: Safe Operation: Read This First
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE TABLE OR MOUNTING SURFACE BE LAGGED TO THE FLOOR AND SECURE BEFORE INSTALLING THE FLEXARM. Failure to secure the table or mounting surface could result in serious injury to the operator as well as the FlexArm. -
Page 4: Warranty
Freight can be credited up to $500.00 upon a positive warranty claim. What is not covered by a FlexArm Warranty FlexArm Inc shall not be liable for costs of repair or replacement of a product incurred as a result of: •... -
Page 5: Installation
3. Fasten the FlexArm base mount to the table and secure it with 3/8” or M10 bolts as shown in Figure 2. 4. Slide the angle mount over the shaft of the base mount as shown in Figure 3. - Page 6 6. Insert the rear pin of the FlexArm into the upper bearing bore of the angle mount as shown in Figure 4. Use care when inserting the pin into the bearings; the pin may need to be tapped by a rubber mallet into the bearing as it is a snug fit.
- Page 7 12. Check the counterbalance of the unit. a. The unit comes counterbalanced to factory specifications. b. The counterbalance can be adjusted to meet the operator’s preference. 13. To adjust the counterbalance, refer to the counterbalance adjustment page of this manual. 14.
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Page 8: Counterbalance Adjustments
COUNTERBALANCE ADJUSTMENT Both the front and rear arms counterbalance can be adjusted to meet the operator preference. To adjust the counterbalance, turn the adjuster knob located between the top plates for the front arms, and the adjuster knob located between the rear plates for the rear arms (see Figure 6). When adjusting the front cylinder, it will be easier to turn the adjustment knob if the front arms are fully extended up. -
Page 9: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Ensure the part to be tapped is secured and sitting flat on the same flat surface that the tapping arm is mounted. 2. Select the correct tap holder for the tap size required. Insert the tap into the holder by depressing the locking Figure 7 ring. - Page 10 9. Actuate the motor by depressing the throttle lever and gently guide the tap into the hole. Exert only enough downward pressure to start the tap in the hole. Once started, the tap will pull itself through the hole. Do not push or pull on the motor when the tap is engaged in the hole and completing the tapping process.
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Page 11: Adjusting Torque Holder Clutch Setting
ADJUSTING TORQUE HOLDER CLUTCH SETTING: The torque holders are factory preset to the standard break torque limits developed for each tap size in mild steel (approximately 229 BHN or 25 RC). The break torque limit protects the tap when tapping blind or bottom holes. -
Page 12: Torque Requirements For Tapping Chart
TORQUE REQUIREMENTS FOR TAPPING: Aluminum and 200 BHN 300 BHN 400 BHN Approx. Torque Holder Brass Tap Size leaded brass Steel Steel Steel Break Torque Factory Setting (in/lbs) (in/lbs) (in/lbs) (in/lbs) (in/lbs) (in/lbs) (in/lbs) 2.25 4.25 5/16 18.5 7/16 94.5 9/16 59.5 1,000... -
Page 13: Maintenance
• If the FlexArm has been sitting a while between jobs, it may be necessary to add 4-5 drips of oil directly into the motor inlet to place oil on the vanes before running. It will take the lubricator a short time to actually get the oil to the motor when first running the unit. - Page 14 bearings and reassemble the chuck. Use the spring to hold one of the ball bearings in place, position the other ball bearing, and slide the collar back into position (it may be necessary to depress the ejector in the center of the chuck body to completely slide the collar back into place.) Replace the snap ring in the groove on the chuck body.
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Page 15: Drawing: Rnr Working Range
DRAWING: RNR 1/4/2021 REV. 002... - Page 16 PARTS AND ASSEMBLY: GEAR BOX 1/4/2021 REV. 002...
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Page 17: Parts And Assembly
PARTS AND ASSEMBLY 1/4/2021 REV. 002... - Page 18 PART ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER 0385M ELBOW FITTING, 1/2" O.D. 0391M FILTER / LUBRICATOR, NO ELBOW PART ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER 420004 FILTER / LUBE MOUNT BRACKET 420006 LUBRICATOR HALF 420012 FILTER HALF ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 420002 FILTER ELEMENT (5 MICRON) 420003 O-RING FOR BOWL 420005...
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Page 19: Rnrm Instructions
RNRM: INSTRUCTIONS 1. To use the multi-head option for an RNR, first start by loosening the handle shown in Figure 11. This will allow the gearbox/motor to freely rotate right or left as shown in Figure 12. Make sure you have a firm gasp on the motor. - Page 20 3. Insert the Size 2 alignment plug into the quick-change chuck (Figure14). 4. Move the arm to the vertical surface (perpendicular to the surface the arm is mounted) you are tapping and secure it to the surface via the magnetic plug. Tighten only the rear handle that fastens through the front side plates of the arm (Figure 13).
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Page 21: Multi Head Parts And Assembly
RNRM PARTS AND ASSEMBLY 1/4/2021 REV. 002... -
Page 22: Semi Tap Lube Instructions
RNR: SEMI TAP LUBE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Fill the fluid reservoir. The reservoir is located in the center arm. Remove the plug located on the inside of the arm and fill it with Acculube 2000. 2. The system is gravity fed and will need primed. After filling the reservoir, fill the fluid flow valve (LS014) to maximum and the air flow valve (LS010) to 50% a. -
Page 23: Semi Tap Lube Parts And Assembly
RNR: SEMI TAP LUBE SYSTEM 1/4/2021 REV. 002... - Page 24 RNR: SEMI TAP LUBE SYSTEM 1/4/2021 REV. 002...
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Page 25: Auto Depth Stop Instructions
RNR: AUTO DEPTH STOP INSTUCTIONS 1. Setting the depth of the Auto Depth Stop feature (if equipped) on your FlexArm. a. Install the tap holder along with the tap into the quick-change chuck of the motor b. Gently place the end of the tap on a flat portion of the work surface. -
Page 26: Auto Depth Stop Parts And Assembly
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the following list of common problems when it appears the FlexArm is not working properly. Most of these are resolvable by in-house technicians or operators. Compare any problems with those given in the examples below. Help is just a phone call away; always contact Factory Service at 800-837-2503 with any questions or concerns about operating the FlexArm Tapping Machine. - Page 28 It is not unusual for a slight leak to occur when the hose is being flexed. (When the FlexArm is fully extended). Disconnect the main air supply and remove the nylon hose from the fitting. If the end of the hose looks uneven or worn, cut off the bad portion of hose and reassemble the hose into the push release fitting.
- Page 29 See the torque setting chart in the tap holder adjustment section on the FlexArm manual. c) Check the condition of the tap for wear; always use sharp, 2- or 3-flute taps.