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Debarker Option Safety, Installation, Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual LT35/LT35HD rev. A.00 - A.11 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before oper- ating, setting up or maintaining this machine. April 2014 Form #2048...
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Printed in the United States of America, all rights reserved. No part of this man- ual 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...
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.
Safety Operation and Towing Operation and Towing 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.
Debarker Installation Debarker Installation SECTION 2 DEBARKER INSTALLATION IMPORTANT! The debarker option may be installed only to LT35 and LT35HD sawmills Rev. A4.00 and newer equipped with the new up/down system. DANGER! Before performing any service to this equip- ment, turn the power toggle switch to the OFF position and disconnect the sawmill battery ground terminal.
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Debarker Installation Debarker Installation 1. Assemble the debarker assembly to the sawmill saw head. Align the debarker mounting plate holes and the mounting holes in the saw head. Use the provided mount spacer plate and fasteners to secure in place as shown below. Make sure the debarker is square to the saw head before tightening.
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Debarker Installation Debarker Installation 2. Install the solenoid/breaker box to the saw head frame. Use the two provided 1/4-20 x 3/4" hex head bolts, 1/4" split lock washers and 1/4" flat washers to secure the sole- noid/breaker box to the water bottle mount bracket. See Figure 2-2.
If you have any questions, call Wood-Mizer customer service. 1. Route the debarker motor harness through the saw head frame hole. Continue routing the debarker motor harness inside the debarker frame towards the debarker blade guide arm motor and blade motor as shown below.
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Debarker Installation Harness Installation Blade Guide Arm Motor Wires Debarker Motor Harness Install Ring Terminals To Warning Bell Wires. Install Boots Over Bell And Motor Wires And Warning Bell Connect To Debarker Wires Blade Motor (Red/+, Black/-). 3H1148-8C FIG. 2-3 PRIOR TO REV. A.07 2.
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Debarker Installation Harness Installation 7. Connect the red motor and light wires (or bell wires prior to Rev. A.07) to the positive (+) motor terminal. Replace the terminal nut to secure the wires. IMPORTANT! Make sure that the ring terminals do not touch the motor body.
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Debarker Installation Harness Installation Connect the diode assembly to the solenoid in the solenoid/breaker box. Connect the red wire of the diode assembly to terminal #3 of the solenoid. Connect the black wire of the diode assembly to terminal #4 of the solenoid. D24 Only Supplied 20"...
Debarker Installation Control Component Installation Control Component Installation DANGER! Before performing any service to this equip- ment, turn the power toggle switch to the OFF position and disconnect the sawmill battery ground terminal. Failure to do so will result in serious injury or death. See SECTION 4 for the appropriate wiring diagram to aid in installation.
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Debarker Installation Control Component Installation 3. Connect the red wire from the AUX post of the circuit breaker CB1 to the top terminal on the debarker on/off switch. Connect the red wire labeled "3" from the debarker harness to the bottom terminal on the debarker on/off switch.
Debarker Installation SECTION 3 ALIGNMENT DANGER! Before performing any service to this equip- ment, turn the power toggle switch to the OFF position and disconnect the sawmill battery ground terminal. 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.
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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 motor and blade up or down Loosen jam nut Loosen motor...
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. Insert the locking pin to lock the debarker in place when towing the sawmill. Remove the locking pin to unlock the debarker while the debarking is required during sawing.
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.
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Operation & Maintenance Control Overview The debarker IN/OUT switch moves the debarker cutting head toward or away from the log. See Figure 4-3. 3H1149-2 FIG. 4-3 Operation & Maintenance 35DBdoc032619...
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.
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Operation & Maintenance Operation travel position before towing the sawmill (See Section 4.1). Operation & Maintenance 35DBdoc032619...
Operation & Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance DANGER! Before performing any service to this equip- ment, turn the power toggle switch to the OFF position and disconnect the sawmill battery ground terminal. Failure to do so will result in serious injury or death. 1.
Operation & Maintenance Troubleshooting Troubleshooting DANGER! Before performing any service to this equip- ment, turn the power toggle switch to the OFF position and disconnect the sawmill battery ground terminal. Failure to do so will result in serious injury or death. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION...
Debarker Assembly SECTION 6 DEBARKER PARTS Debarker Assembly 3H1146-1G DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. DEBARKER ASSEMBLY, LT35 (BOXED) (2014) 076030-FI DEBARKER ASSEMBLY, LT35 (2014) 076030 Pivot Arm Parts (See Section 6.2) Cutter Head Parts (See Section 6.3)
Reorder #076799 29 30 31 DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. PLATE, LT35 DEBARKER MOUNT 062890 CAP, RUBBER, 2.5 ID X 3 023720 MOTOR, CURRENT APPLICATIONS 1/30HP 12VDC GEAR 079214 SCREW, 1/4-20 X 3 1/2” HEX HEAD CAP GRADE 5 F05005-54 WASHER, 1/4”...
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Debarker Parts Pivot Arm Assembly SHEAVE, GEARMOTOR PINNED 016181 PIN, 1/8” X 1” ROLL F05012-34 WELDMENT, LT35 DEBARKER PIVOT ARM 076047 NUT, 1/4-20 SWAGED F05010-21 SPACER, LT35 DEBARKER 076034 TENSIONER WELDMENT, GEARMOTOR 023637 BELT, 4L280 P04031 NUT, 1/4-20 NYLON LOCK...
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Debarker Parts Pivot Arm Assembly Replaced P09698-1 1/30 HP 62RPM 12VDC 53:1 Gear Motor with P12756 End Housing, P12569 Gear Kit, P12800 Brush Kit and 009695 Shaft Kit (Rev. A.08). Debarker Parts 35DBdoc032619...
HEAD ASSEMBLY, DEBARKER CUTTING 076053 Motor, 3/4 HP 12VDC Electric Std Mill 053683 Brush Kit, 1/2HP 12V DC 061794 Boot, LT35 Debarker Motor Rubber 065732 Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1 1/2” Hex Head Full Thread Cap F05005-31 Nut, 1/4-20 Free F05010-63...
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Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1” Hex Head Grade 5 F05005-101 Bushing, Debarker Blade Holder 071000 Screw, 5/16-18 x 5/16” SH Cup Point Set F05006-6 Washer, LT35 Debarker Blade 071001 Blade, 7” Dia. Debarker 021236 Blade, 7” Dia. Debarker w/1/2” Inserts (Optional -- Purchased Separately) 065852...
HEAD ASSEMBLY, DEBARKER CUTTING 076053 Motor, 3/4 HP 12VDC Electric Std Mill 053683 Brush Kit, 1/2HP 12V DC 061794 Boot, LT35 Debarker Motor Rubber 065732 Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1 1/2” Hex Head Full Thread Cap F05005-31 Nut, 1/4-20 Free F05010-63...
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Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1” Hex Head Grade 5 F05005-101 Bushing, Debarker Blade Holder 071000 Screw, 5/16-18 x 5/16” SH Cup Point Set F05006-6 Washer, LT35 Debarker Blade 071001 Blade, 7” Dia. Debarker 021236 Blade, 7” Dia. Debarker w/1/2” Inserts (Optional -- Purchased Separately) 065852...
Debarker Control Assembly 3H1147B DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. CONTROL KIT, LT35 DEBARKER (BOXED) (2014) 073518 CONTROL KIT, LT35 DEBARKER (2014) 073524 Switch, SPST Toggle Quick Connect P03027 Washer, 1/2” x 3/4” x 1/16” Nylon...
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INDEX alignment troubleshooting electrical information power feed components 5-3, 5-6, 5-10 symbol diagram (non-remote) 5-1, 5-4, 5-7, 5-8 installation control components (standard) debarker maintenance operation control overview locking pin replacement parts blade motor & horn 6-5, 6-7 control 6-9, 6-10 frame mechanical assembly safety...
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