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MODEL PR16 POWER ROTARY OPERATION, PARTS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 6926 Smithville Hwy. McMinnville, TN 37110 Phone: 931-934-2211 • Fax: 931-934-2200 Email info@tennsmith.com www.tennsmith.com Proudly Made in the USA A Family Tradition Since 1928...
TENNSMITH factory authorized parts be used for replacement parts. WARRANTY The Model PR16 has a three year limited warranty from the date of purchase. The terms of the warranty are stated on the warranty registration card shipped with your machine. Please...
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SAFETY 1. Each employee involved with the installation, operation and maintenance with this machine must review and understand the section of the manual entitled safety. 2. Always disconnect the machine from the main power supply prior to any maintenance and repair work to the machine. 3.
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Any hazards must be reported to the proper personnel. 15. Use work-holding devices such as tongs for handling small works pieces. 16. Never exceed the rated capacity of the machine. DO NOT OPERATE THE PR16 POWER ROTARY WITHOUT SAFETY WARNING LABELS AND SHEET METAL COVERINGS GUARDS IN PLACE.
5. A qualified electrician should be used to connect the machine to the main electrical supply; all cables have been prepared so that only the main supply line is all that needs to be connected to the terminals inside the electrical box. Please consult Tennsmith if any questions arise during electrical installation.
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MODEL PR16 PARTS BREAKDOWN Part Number Description Number Required Top Arbor Shaft Bottom Arbor Shaft Gear Housing Tension Ring Top Arbor Bushing Arbor Bearing Front Arbor Block Rear Arbor Block Thrust Bearing Bottom Arbor Adjusting Block Top Arbor Adjusting Housing...
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OPERATION of the MODEL PR16 1. The upper arbor (100) of the PR16 is depth controlled either by either by a crank handle located on the top the main cast body of the machine or by hydraulic powered depth selection, depending on which model you have.
6. The standard machines have a hand crank adjustment knob located at the top front of the housing (105) of the machine. The adjustment knob controls the depth either up or down, of the upper shaft. 7. Each machine is equipped with a lower roll adjustment handle (part 132). This adjustment allows for the horizontal adjustment of the lower arbor (101) either towards or away from the operator.
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5. A light film of industrial grade lubricant oil should be applied monthly to all exposed metal working parts such as the drive shafts (100 & 101). Clean the area of all excess oil before operating the machine. 6. Replace all covers and protective devices before operating the machine. PLEASE CONSULT THE FACTORY AT 931-934-2211 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SAFETY, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS MACHINE.
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Available Rolls for the Model PR16 Power Rotary...
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Additional Rolls are Available. For Custom Applications Please Contact Tennsmith Inc.
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