Warranty and Service APEX Machine Group warrants every product it sells. If you need service or repair, contact us or one of our Service Dealers WARRANTY Apex Machine Group machines carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product. WHAT IS COVERED? This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the exceptions stated below.
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Machine Warranty Registration By e-mail at : www.apexmachinegroup.com Or mail a registration card to : Apex Machine Group 4700 Olson Memorial Highway Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422 Warranty Registration Card Model No. __2037M-D____________________________ Serial No. ___180413___________________________ Date Purchased : _________________________ Company Name : _________________________ Address : _____________________________ _____________________________...
Table of Contents Warranty and Service ................1/2 Table of Contents ................... 3 Parts List ……………………………………………………………………. 4 Warning....................5/6 Introduction .................... 7 Specifications ..................7 Unpacking ....................8 Contents of the Shipping Container ............8 Assembly ....................9 Air Supply Connection................9 Installing/Replacing Sanding Belt ............10 Grounding Instructions ................
Warnings Please note: You can be badly injured working on or around a Sander. Only do service work for which you have the knowledge and proper equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, please call our tool free line at 877-754-7266 or 855-500-7239 or contact an authorized dealer to schedule a qualified technician.
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15. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the machine, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
APEX Machine Group who can also be reached at our web site: www.apexmachinegroup.com 855-500-7263. Specifications Model Number................2037M-D Working Width (in.) ..................36” Maximum Thickness (in.)................5 ½” Minimum Part Length (in.)................16” Table Height from Floor (in.) ..............41”...
Unpacking Open shipping container and check for shipping damage. Report any damage immediately to your distributor and shipping agent. Do not discard any shipping material until the sander is installed and running properly. Compare the contents of your container with the packing list to make sure all parts are intact. Missing parts, if any, should be reported to your distributor.
Assembly The sander should be placed on a level, sturdy floor, preferably concrete, with plenty of space surrounding it for on- and off-loading of stock, and general maintenance work. Open the two lower panels infeed and outfeed, leveling screws inside the cabinet (Figure 1) to level the sander.
Installing or Replacing Sanding Belt 1. Machine should be disconnected from power source. 2. Turn the air valve switch (A, Figure 3) to Off position. 3. Remove the lock screw (B, Figure 3) by turning it counterclockwise and lifting up. 4.
Grounding Instructions Electrical connections must be made by a qualified electrician in compliance with all relevant codes. This machine must be properly grounded while in use to help protect the operator from electrical shock and possible fatal injury. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock to the operator.
Operation 1. Make sure the machine is always disconnected from the main power supply. Place a warning placard (if used) on the fuse holder or circuit breaker to prevent it being turned on while the machine is being wired. Always follow proper Lock Out/Tag Out procedures when performing any wiring on this machine.
Adjustments Sanding Belt Tracking and Oscillation The sanding belt should oscillate left and right without a tendency to slide off the rollers. If the sanding belt runs outside of the normal track, it will contact a limit switch and the machine will stop automatically.
Sanding Belt Oscillation Belt oscillation is done with a photo electric tracking eye and a air solenoid valve. When the sanding belt is operating the edge of the belt will pass across the light beam , which will then activate a solenoid valve that will allow air to pass to the tracking cylinder and pivot the upper idler roll.
Adjusting Contact Drum for Abrasive Belt Thickness If using sanding belts that vary a lot in thickness ( Example : 220 cloth back to a 80 grit belt ) Follow the procedure below to “ raise or lower “ contact drum depending on abrasive belts you are using .
V-Belt Tension and Replacement For the first few days of operation new belts should be checked occasionally and adjusted for tension as necessary until the belts are properly “worn in.” The v-belts on the main motor should be checked for proper tension. Tighten any of the v-belts as follows: 1.
Conveyor Belt Tension Check the tension of the conveyor belt on the infeed and outfeed rollers – the conveyor belt should be tight enough that you cannot shift it with your hands. If the conveyor belt needs tightening, proceed as follows. 1.
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Keep hands away from the moving conveyor belt. 1. Turn on the conveyor belt. 2. Adjust tracking using the same adjustment screws that were used for tensioning in Figure 10. 3. If conveyor belt is moving to the right side, turn the right screw clockwise.
Feed Rate The feed rate is infinitely variable within the provided range, in order to meet the sanding requirements of a wide variety of materials. Selecting a proper feed rate is largely a matter of experience. In general, soft woods require a higher feed rate, while hard woods require a lower feed rate.
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4. Raise the table manually using the handwheel (Figure 13) until the panel or set up block contacts the pressure roller. 5. Make sure the pressure at the right and left side of pressure roller is even. 6. If adjustment is needed, release the lock nut ( Figure 14 ) with a 14mm wrench.
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Table Parallelism Parallelism of the conveyor table to the contact roller has been factory-set and should not require further adjustment. However, as the machine receives extended use, this setting should be checked. First look at contact drum for wear and then inspect parallelism by one of two methods.
Operating Controls Figure 17 shows the control panel functions. 1. The emergency stop button shuts down all machine operations. The button remains engaged after being pushed. To disengage, rotate the ring until the emergency stop button pops back out. The emergency stop cover has a plate (shown in Figure 16 ) which shuts down all machine operations when it is pushed.
Operation Before operating the sander, make sure that: 1. The dust collection system or water is turned on. 2. Sanding belt tracking and oscillation are working properly. 3. Conveyor belt tracking is correct. 4. All screws and handles are tightened securely.
Maintenance Before doing any maintenance on the sander, disconnect it from the electrical supply by pulling out the plug or switching off the main switch. Failure to comply may cause serious injury. The interior of the machine should be thoroughly cleaned each day after using the sander.
Troubleshooting the Sander Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Sander will not start. No incoming power. Check that sander is connected to power, fuses are not blown or circuit breakers are not tripped. Low voltage. Check voltage at power source. Loose wiring. Inspect and remedy any loose connections on sander.
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Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Uneven thickness between the Table not positioned correctly in Adjust table until it is parallel left left and right sides of the relation to contact drum. to right (pages 17-18). workpiece. Front hold down roller not in Adjust front hold down roller so correct position in relation to parallel.
Replacement Parts Replacement parts are listed on the following pages, use these pages to find the parts you need to order and follow the instructions listed below. How To Order Parts APEX Machine Group 4700 Olson Memorial Highway Golden Valley , Minnesota 55442 Toll-Free: (855) 500-7263 Local: (952) 224-2899 www.apexmachinegroup.com...
Replacement Parts List These are parts we recommend you purchase. These are replacement parts that will normally be needed during the service life of your machine. By having these on hand your machine down time will be minimized. Description 4....Pinch Roll Bearings 4....Pinch Roll Springs 2....Bearings, Flange Contact drum 2………..Bearing brush roller...
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Apex Machine Maintenance Continual, scheduled maintenance by trained personnel is advised to keep the Apex machine functioning as safely and effectively as possible. To avoid unnecessary wear and the potential breakdown of the machine, the following scheduled maintenance procedures should be performed on the machine regularly. The maintenance of the Apex sanders is based on the sander running a full 8 hour shift per day.
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Machine number 2037M-D Serial# 180413 Scheduled maintenance performed by Date Scheduled maintenance performed by Date Scheduled maintenance performed by Date Scheduled maintenance performed by Date Scheduled maintenance performed by Date Scheduled maintenance performed by Date Scheduled maintenance performed by Date...
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M 15 Set – UP For Programming Thickness T enter the thickness of the material to be obtained with the M15 unit ,the following steps should be followed: 1. Press the yellow button on the keypad labeled "Prog" 2. Enter the thickness you desire by pressing the buttons on the keypad. Such as: .125 for 1/8".
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2037M-D(180413) 230/3/60 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST 2018-11-28 DESCRIPTION SYMBOL ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 160227-E1~E2 CONTROL POWER (FLA 0.65A) CONTROL RELAY, OMRON LY2NJ-AC120 CR-M CONTROL RELAY SOCKET, OMRON PTF08A-E CR-M CONTROL RELAY, OMRON LY2NJ-AC120 CR-22A CONTROL RELAY SOCKET, OMRON PTF08A-E CR-22A DISCONNECT SWITCH ABB OT100F3...
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230/3/60 2037M-D(180413) VFD PARAMETER TABLES 2018-11-28 PARAM SETTING PARAMETER DESCRIPTION PASSWORD P199 RESET TO 60HZ DEFAULTS SETTINGS P100 START/STOP FROM TERMINAL STRIP P101 0-10VDC SPEED REFERENCE P103 FEED VFD MAX FREQ P104 VFD-6 ACCEL TIME P105 AC TECH DECEL TIME...
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230/3/60 2037M-D(180413) MINIKOL PARAMETER TABLES 2018-11-28 PARAM SETTING PARAMETER DESCRIPTION - DIR OR (DIR-) COUNTING DIRECTION |----- POSITIONING MODE 0.000 INCH SOFTWARE LIMIT LOW 5.000 INCH SOFTWARE LIMIT HIGH DELTA, TE, AC TECH, AC M15S F16 AC TECH 1000 0.001 INCH...
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ENTER VOLTAGE ENTER LARGEST MOTOR CALCULATION RESULTS 101.4 Time delay fuse 141.9 Inverse time breaker Apex Machine Group Minneapolis, Minnesota USA 180413 Serial 2037M-D Model: Voltage: Amps MTR-1: FLA: Amps VFD-6: FLA: Amps MTR-7: 0.25 FLA: 1.25 Amps T-21: FLA: 0.65...
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2037M-D(180413) 230/3/60 PNEUMATIC PARTS LIST 2018-11-28 DESCRIPTION SYMBOL PNEUMATIC SCHEMATIC 160227-P MAIN AIR AIR FILTER/REG PARKER P31EA12EGBBNNP- P31KA00MW AF-1 PRESSURE GAUGE SM P/N D1-0040-5, 2" , 150 PSI, 1/4" NPT PG-1A,B PRESSURE REG SM P/N D1-0043-2, KAO-LU CT-20R, 7-128 PSI PR-1A,B HEAD NO.1...
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