Wood-mizer LX450DB-A Safety, Installation, Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual
Wood-mizer LX450DB-A Safety, Installation, Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual

Wood-mizer LX450DB-A Safety, Installation, Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual

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Debarker Option
Safety, Installation, Operation,
Maintenance & Parts Manual
rev. C
LX450DB-A
Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand
all safety information and instructions before oper-
ating, setting up or maintaining this machine.
October 2017
Form #2298
Used with all LX450 mill rev. A1.00 - A1.05

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  • Page 1 Debarker Option Safety, Installation, Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual rev. C LX450DB-A Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before oper- ating, setting up or maintaining this machine. October 2017 Form #2298 Used with all LX450 mill rev. A1.00 - A1.05...
  • Page 2 Printed in the United States of America, all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form by any photographic, electronic, mechanical or other means or used in any information storage and retrieval system without written permission from Wood-Mizer 8180 West 10th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46214...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section-Page SECTION 1 SAFETY Installation and Maintenance..............1-1 Operation and Towing................1-2 SECTION 2 DEBARKER INSTALLATION Debarker Installation ................2-1 Harness Installation ................2-5 Control Component Installation .............2-8 SECTION 3 ALIGNMENT SECTION 4 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Locking Pin Operation ................4-1 Control Overview ...................4-2 Operation ....................4-3 Maintenance ...................4-5 Troubleshooting..................4-6...
  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety Installation and Maintenance SECTION 1 SAFETY This symbol calls your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety. Be sure to observe and follow these instructions. This symbol accompanies a signal word. The word DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 5: Operation And Towing

    OFF position, remove the negative battery ter- minal from the battery post. DO NOT continue to operate the mill if the main key switch does not control debarker operation. Doing so could result in serious injury. Call Wood-Mizer customer service for more information. Safety DB17doc072219...
  • Page 6: Debarker Installation

    Debarker Installation Debarker Installation SECTION 2 DEBARKER INSTALLATION DANGER! On electric mills, hazardous voltage inside the disconnect box, starter box, and at the electric motor can cause shock, burns, or death. Disconnect and lock out power supply before performing debarker installation! Fol- low all applicable electrical codes.
  • Page 7 Debarker Installation Debarker Installation 2. Assemble the debarker to the sawmill saw head. Align the mounting block holes and the two debarker mounting holes in the saw head. Use the provided hex head bolts, split lock and flat washers to secure in place. Make sure the debarker is square to the saw head before tightening.
  • Page 8 Debarker Installation Debarker Installation 3. Assemble the debarker cutting head to the mount plate on the frame. Use the four provided bolts and split lock washers to mount the cutting head to the debarker frame. Use the lower set of four holes in the head mounting plate. The upper set of holes are provided in the event the cutting head needs to be adjusted further down than the slotted motor mount holes will allow.
  • Page 9 Debarker Installation Debarker Installation 4. Install the blade guard bracket and flexible debris guard to the debarker head with two flat washers, lock washers, and hex head bolts. Be sure the bottom of the debris guard is even with the bottom of the debarker blade. See Figure 2-3.
  • Page 10: Harness Installation

    If you have any questions, call Wood-Mizer customer service. 1. Route the harnesses through the saw head frame hole as shown. Continue routing the long blade motor wire harness (large wires/ring terminals) inside the debarker frame through the three holes with grommets.
  • Page 11 Debarker Installation Harness Installation 2. Cut the conduit of the in/out motor wire harness to expose the quick connect terminals. Remove the rubber cap from the in/out motor and install the removed conduit around the in/out motor wires. Route the wires down the side of the in/out motor to the quick con- nects.
  • Page 12 Debarker Installation Harness Installation 6. Route the black motor wires from the motor and warning light harnesses through one of the provided rubber boots. Strip the end of the black warning light wire and install a 1/4” 14-16 gauge ring terminal. To install the 14-16 gauge ring terminal, fold the stripped end of the wire over the insulation, install the ring terminal and crimp in place.
  • Page 13: Control Component Installation

    Debarker Installation Control Component Installation Control Component Installation DANGER! On electric mills, hazardous voltage inside the disconnect box, starter box, and at the electric motor can cause shock, burns, or death. Disconnect and lock out power! Follow all applicable electrical codes. DANGER! Before performing any service to this equip- ment, turn the key to the OFF (0) position, remove the key,...
  • Page 14 Debarker Installation Control Component Installation 4. Locate the bundle of wires on the floor of the sawmill control box. Make sure the large black #24 wire is connected to the rear ground stud. Connect the large red #23 wire to the empty terminal on the provided 70 amp breaker.
  • Page 15 Debarker Installation Control Component Installation 7. Using the back side of the front panel for a guideline, cut out holes in the front panel lexan decal for the debarker switches. Install the provided toggle switches, 1/16" nylon wash- ers, and rubber boots in place as shown. See Figure 2-8.
  • Page 16 Debarker Installation Control Component Installation 8. Connect the red #205 wire from the 15 amp breaker to the ACC post on the key switch. 9. Make sure the red #206 wire from the 15 amp breaker to the debarker in/out switch is connected.
  • Page 17 Debarker Installation Control Component Installation 14. Connect the red #200 wire from the debarker on/off switch to the sawmill control: Connect red wire #200 to the existing short red wire connected to terminal #3 of the power feed drum switch. Use the provided #10 screw, washer and lock nut to connect the wires.
  • Page 18 Debarker Installation Control Component Installation 15. Connect the black #207 wire from the debarker in/out switch to the rear ground stud. 16. Locate the bundle of wires on the floor of the sawmill control box. Make sure the debarker in/out switch is oriented horizontally as shown. 17.
  • Page 19: Alignment

    Debarker Installation SECTION 3 ALIGNMENT DANGER! Before performing any service to this equip- ment, turn the key to the OFF (0) position and remove the key. Failure to do so will result in serious injury or death. The debarker blade should be aligned to the sawmill blade to insure proper operation. The debarker blade should be parallel with and aligned vertically with the sawmill blade.
  • Page 20 Debarker Installation 3. Clip the blade guide alignment tool to the sawmill blade. Make sure the tool lies flat on the blade and does not contact a tooth that could cause it to angle. See Figure 3-2. Adjust bolt to move LX0042-7 motor and blade up or down Loosen jam nut...
  • Page 21: Operation And Maintenance

    Operation and Maintenance Locking Pin Operation SECTION 4 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Locking Pin Operation See Figure 4-1. The debarker is equipped with a locking pin located where the debarker frame pivots in the mounting blocks. One hole location is provided for the locking pin. Turn the locking pin to the left to lock the debarker in place when towing the sawmill.
  • Page 22: Control Overview

    Operation & Maintenance Control Overview Control Overview The Debarker Option allows you to remove bark from logs ahead of the bandsaw blade. This prevents the bandsaw blade from contacting dirt, sand, or other debris in the bark that can dull the blade. See Figure 4-2.
  • Page 23: Operation

    Operation & Maintenance Operation Operation DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured before operating the debarker option. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. DANGER! Keep all persons out of the path of moving equipment when operating the debarker.
  • Page 24 Operation & Maintenance Operation IMPORTANT! Should the carriage be returned before the debarker has been pivoted out of the way of the log, the debarker is designed to pivot upwards. If this happens, con- tinue to SLOWLY return the carriage; or stop, pivot the debarker out and then return the carriage.
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Operation & Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance DANGER! Before performing any service to this equip- ment, turn the key to the OFF (0) position and remove the key. Failure to do so will result in serious injury or death. 1. Lubricate the pivot joint with a NLGI #2 grade lithium grease every 40 hours of operation. See Figure 4-3.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Operation & Maintenance Troubleshooting Troubleshooting DANGER! Before performing any service to this equip- ment, turn the key to the OFF (0) position, remove the key, and disconnect the sawmill battery ground terminal. Failure to do so will result in serious injury or death. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION...
  • Page 27: Electrical Information

    Electrical Information Electrical Component List SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL INFORMATION Electrical Component List Wood-Mizer Part No. Description CB20 015527 Breaker, 70 A Manual Reset Panel Mount Circuit CB21 E20430 Breaker, 15 Amp 015426 Diode Assembly, Solenoid Coil Chassis 073555 Light Assembly, Debarker ON Warning Strobe 023688 Motor, 12 V DC 3/4HP TEFC W/Base 7/8”...
  • Page 28: Electrical Wiring Diagram

    Electrical Information Electrical Wiring Diagram Electrical Wiring Diagram CB21 CB20 SOL20 8 AWG Red 23 8 AWG Black 24 Fwd/Rev Switch 14 AWG Red 21 14 AWG Black 22 Switch In/Out Motor Blade Guide Feed Rate Pot Hour Meter PCB1 SW21 DBKR SW20...
  • Page 29: Debarker Parts

    Debarker Parts Mechanical Assembly SECTION 6 DEBARKER PARTS Mechanical Assembly LX0036-1 DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. NOTE: For field installation of existing sawmills, order the mechanical assembly and the control kit DEBARKER, INSTALLED LX450 LX450DB Assembly, LX450 Mechanical Debarker (See Section...
  • Page 30: Frame Assembly

    Debarker Parts Frame Assembly Frame Assembly LX0036-2 DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. ASSEMBLY, LX450 MECHANICAL DEBARKER 107530 Assembly, LX450 Debarker Mount Arm (See Section 6.3) 107533 Assembly, LX450 Debarker Pivot Arm (See Section 6.4) 107535 Shim, 1 ID 1-1/4 OD 076037...
  • Page 31 Debarker Parts Frame Assembly Washer, 1/4 Split Lock F05011-14 Bolt, 1/4-20x3/4 FT Hex HeadC F05005-1 Bolt, 1/4-20 X 1 Hex Head Gr5 F05005-101 Debarker Parts DB17doc072219...
  • Page 32: Debarker Mount Arm Assembly

    Debarker Parts Debarker Mount Arm Assembly Debarker Mount Arm Assembly LX0037 DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. ASSEMBLY, LX450 DEBARKER MOUNT ARM 107533 Weldment, LX450 Debarker Mount Arm 107531 Bearing, SKF 6205 2RS Roller 087353 Tube, Long Bearing Spacer 076739 Grommet, Rubber 3/4 ID...
  • Page 33 Debarker Parts Debarker Mount Arm Assembly Plate, LX450 Debarker Pivot Stop 107538 Bumper, 1x3/4 Hard Silicone Rubber 065717 Washer, 1/4 Split Lock F05011-14 Nut, 1/4-20 Free Hex F05010-63 Bolt, 1/4-20x3/4 Hex Head Gr5 F05005-123 Retainer, Debarker Mount 107539 Washer, 5/8 SAE Flat F05011-5 Washer, 5/8 Split Zinc Lock F05011-27...
  • Page 34: Debarker Pivot Arm Assembly

    Debarker Parts Debarker Pivot Arm Assembly Debarker Pivot Arm Assembly LX0038 DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. ASSEMBLY, LX450 DEBARKER PIVOT ARM 107535 Weldment, LX450 Debarker Pivot Arm 107537 Assembly, LT70 Debarker Cutter Head (See Section 6.5) 076677 Washer, 5/16 Split Lock...
  • Page 35: Debarker Cutter Head Assembly

    Debarker Parts Debarker Cutter Head Assembly Debarker Cutter Head Assembly LX0039 DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. ASSEMBLY, LT70 DEBARKER CUTTER HEAD 076677 Weldment, LT70 Debarker Cutter Head 076686 Tensioner Weldment 023622 3/4 HP 12UDC TEFC Leeson, MKII 023688 Washer, 3/8 Split Lock F05011-4...
  • Page 36 Debarker Parts Debarker Cutter Head Assembly Bearing, 1 Flanged Mount 023541 Washer, 3/8 Flat SAE F05011-3 Nut, 3/8-16 Hex F05010-1 Bushing, Blade Spacer 023632 Blade, 7in Dia (Debarker) 021236 Washer, Blade Bolt Lock 023737 Bolt, 1/2-20x1 1/4 Hex Head Special 074833 Guard, Cutter Head Bottom 023629...
  • Page 37: Debarker Upper Pivot Assembly

    Debarker Parts Debarker Upper Pivot Assembly Debarker Upper Pivot Assembly LX0040 DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. ASSEMBLY, LT70 DEBARKER UPPER PIVOT 074825 Weldment, LT70 Debarker Upper Pivot 076709 Bearing, SKF 6205 2RS Roller 087353 Tube, Short Bearing Spacer 076741 Assembly, LT70 Debarker In/Out Gearmotor...
  • Page 38 Debarker Parts Debarker Upper Pivot Assembly Washer, 1/4 SAE Flat F05011-11 Nut, 1/4-20 Swaged F05010-21 Sheave, LT70 Debarker Gearmotor 076666 Pin, 1/8x1 5/8 Roll Zinc F05012-102 Spring, .58 ODx1 1/8 021243 Pin, MKII Transport 023650 Pin, 3/16x2 1/2 Roll F05012-27 Fitting, 3/16x3/16 Straight Grease P04107 6-10...
  • Page 39: Control Kit

    Debarker Parts Control Kit Control Kit LX0043-1 DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. CONTROL ASSEMBLY, DEBARKER (NON-REMOTE) 023676 Solenoid Kit, Accessory 016372 Solenoid, 100A 12V Cont. Duty GND P10449  Diode Assembly, Solenoid Coil Chassis GND 015426 Nut, 1/4-20 Self Locking F05010-9...
  • Page 40: Index

    INDEX alignment safety installation & maintenance operation & towing electrical information component list wiring diagrams (non-remote) troubleshooting installation control components debarker maintenance operation control overview locking pin replacement parts control kit 6-11 debarker cutter head debarker mount arm debarker pivot arm debarker upper pivot frame mechanical assembly...

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