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Debarker Option Safety, Installation, Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual LT35/LT35HD rev. A.01 - A.03 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before oper- ating, setting up or maintaining this machine. May 2012 Form #1791...
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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. A2.00 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 frame assembly to the sawmill saw head. Align the debarker mounting plate holes and the mounting holes in the saw head. Use the provided 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 3. Assemble the debarker cutting head to the frame mount plate. Use the provided hex head bolts, lock washers, hex nylon lock nuts and one clamp to mount the cutting head to the debarker frame as shown below. See Figure 2-2.
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Debarker Installation Debarker Installation 4. Install the debarker in/out control arm assembly to the engine mount plate. Use the exist- ing mount bolts to secure the arm assembly to the engine mount plate. Connect the pivot cable to the in/out control arm and secure in place. See Figure 2-3.
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Debarker Installation Debarker Installation 5. 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 2-4.
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 along the debarker frame through the cable clamps and inside debarker frame as shown below.
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Debarker Installation Harness Installation 3. Route the black motor and bell wires through one of the provided rubber boots. Strip the end of the black warning bell 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.
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Debarker Installation Harness Installation Connect one end of the supplied 20" red wire to the top terminal of the breaker in the solenoid/breaker box. Connect the other end of the supplied 20" red wire to the battery terminal located on the alternator. Connect one end of the supplied 12"...
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. Install the provided relay assembly inside the control box next to the existing relay. NOTE: Remove the existing relay from the socket and remove the screw securing the socket to the control box. Attach the provided debarker relay socket to the existing socket and rein- stall the sockets to the control box.
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Debarker Installation Control Component Installation 4. Connect the yellow wire from the provided debarker relay to the yellow wire from the power feed driver. Connect the white wire from the debarker relay to the red wire from the upper harness. Connect the red wire from the debarker relay to the AUX post of the circuit breaker.
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 control arm moves the debarker cutting head toward or away from the log. See Figure 4-3. Pull lever to move 3H1117-11B debarker toward log; Squeeze and push lever to move debarker away from log. FIG.
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.
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...
Electrical Information Electrical Component List Electrical Component List Wood-Mizer Description Part No. 053440 Breaker, 60A Hi-Amp Panel Mount 069638 Relay, ISO 60A 6VDC SPDT Debarker 053683 Motor, 12 V DC 3/4HP Electric Motor HN20 021137 Horn, Debarker ON Warning 015470 Solenoid, 200A 12V SPST Cont.
Debarker Assembly SECTION 6 DEBARKER PARTS Debarker Assembly 3H1115-1C DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. DEBARKER ASSEMBLY, LT35 (BOXED) 065702 DEBARKER ASSEMBLY, LT35 065701 Pivot Arm Parts (See Section 6.2) Cutter Head Parts (See Section 6.3)
3H1115-5B DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. PIVOT ARM WELDMENT, DEBARKER 065748 Plate, LT35 Debarker Mount 062890 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1/2” Hex Head Grade 5 F05004-124 Washer, 3/8” Split Lock F05011-4 Washer, 3/8” Flat SAE F05011-3 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3 1/2”...
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Debarker Parts Pivot Arm Assembly Bolt, 1/2-13 x 1” Hex Head F05008-50 Grommet, 5/8” ID Rubber P11764 Cable, LT35 Debarker Pivot 071071 Spring, 1.00” x 5.00” x .105 SS Ext 065711 Bolt, 1/2-13 x 6” Hex Head Grade 5 F05008-107...
Debarker Parts In/Out Control Arm Assembly In/Out Control Arm Assembly 3H1115-3B DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. ARM ASSEMBLY, DEBARKER IN/OUT CONTROL 065755 Weldment, Debarker Handle Mount/Lock 071070 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1 1/4” Carriage Grade 5 F05007-127 Washer, 3/8”...
PART # QTY. HEAD ASSEMBLY, DEBARKER CUTTING 065747 Motor, 3/4 HP 12VDC Electric Std Mill 053683 Boot, LT35 Debarker Motor Rubber 065732 Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1 1/4” Hex Head Full Thread Cap F05005-3 Nut, 1/4-20 Free F05010-63 Weldment, Debarker Cutter Head...
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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 Debarker Control Assembly 3H1118 DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. CONTROL KIT, LT35 DEBARKER (BOXED) 069642 CONTROL KIT, LT35 DEBARKER 069641 Switch, SPST Toggle Quick Connect P03027 Washer, 1/2” x 3/4” x 1/16” Nylon...
INDEX alignment troubleshooting electrical information component list symbol diagram (non-remote) 5-1, 5-2 installation control components (standard) debarker maintenance operation control overview locking pin replacement parts blade motor & horn control 6-7, 6-8 frame in/out motor mechanical assembly safety installation & maintenance operation &...
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