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Wood-mizer TVS-FT Series User Manual

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  • Page 3 Wood-Mizer ® Twin Vertical Saw Flat Tables TVS - FT Safety, Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual TVSE11S - FT rev. B3.03 TVSE15S - FT rev.B3.03 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before operating, setting up or maintaining this machine.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section-Page SECTION 1 SAFETY Safety Symbols..................1-1 Safety Instructions ..................1-2 Observe Safety Instructions Wear Safety Clothing Keep the Machine And Area Around Clean Dispose Of Sawing By-Products Properly Check the Machine Before Operation Keep Persons Away Keep Hands Away Use Proper Maintenance Procedures Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition Fire-Fighting...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Section-Page Belts......................4-4 Drive Belt Adjustment................4-5 Feed Track Chain Tension..............4-8 Feed Chain Tension................4-10 Log Deck and Transfer Deck Drive Chain Tension......4-12 4.10 Lube Mizer System................4-13 4.11 Safety Devices Inspection ..............4-14 SECTION 5 ALIGNMENT Routine Alignment Procedure ..............5-1 Blade Installation And Tracking Blade Wheel Alignment Aligning the Blade Guides See Section 5.2.3...

  • Page 6: Safety

    SAFETY Safety Symbols SECTION 1 SAFETY Safety Symbols The following symbols and signal words call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety. Be sure to observe and follow these instructions. DANGER! indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    It is always the owner's responsibility to comply with all applicable national and local laws, rules and regulations regarding the ownership and operation of your Wood-Mizer TVS/SVS saw. All Wood-Mizer TVS/SVS owners are encouraged to become thoroughly familiar with these applicable laws and comply with them fully while using the machine.

  • Page 8: Wear Safety Clothing

    SAFETY Wear Safety Clothing Wear Safety Clothing WARNING! Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before operating the machine. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. WARNING! Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling bandsaw blades. Changing blades is safest when done by one person! Keep all other persons away from area when coiling, carrying or changing a blade.

  • Page 9: Check The Machine Before Operation

    SAFETY Check the Machine Before Operation Check the Machine Before Operation DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured before operating the machine. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. WARNING! Fasten the machine to the floor before operating. IMPORTANT! The machine’s operator should get training in operation and adjustment of the machine.

  • Page 10: Keep Hands Away

    SAFETY Keep Hands Away Keep Hands Away DANGER! Always shut off the blade motor before changing the blade. Failure to do so will result in serious injury. DANGER! Motor components can become very hot during operation. Avoid contact with any part of a hot motor. Contact with hot motor components can cause serious burns.

  • Page 11: Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition

    SAFETY Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition WARNING! Consider all electrical circuits energized and dangerous. WARNING! Disconnect and lock out power supply before servicing! Failure to do so may result in serious injury. WARNING! Never assume or take the word of another person that the power is off;...

  • Page 12: Fire-Fighting

    SAFETY FIRE-FIGHTING Fire-Fighting CAUTION! The machine’s work-stand should be equipped with a 4 kg/8.818 lb or bigger dry powder extinguisher. Safety Labels Description See Table 1-1. Pictogram decals used to warn and inform the user about danger in the saw. TABLE 1-1 Decals View Decal No.
  • Page 13 SAFETY Safety Labels Description TABLE 1-1 099221 Keep all persons at a safe distance from work area when operating the machine. 099221 096314 Keep all persons at a safe distance from work area when operating the machine. 096316 Opening of the electric box is possible only when the switch is in the ”0”...
  • Page 14 SAFETY Safety Labels Description TABLE 1-1 096319 Always disconnect the power cord before opening the electric box. 098177 Always disconnect the power cord before performing any service. 098177 099540 CAUTION! Gear train - Keep a safe distance! 099540 MHdoc031016 Safety...
  • Page 15 SAFETY Safety Labels Description TABLE 1-1 101176 CAUTION! Compressed air in the system even after electric power disconnection. 101176 096321 Blade movement direction 500031 CAUTION! Do not adjust the turnbuckles! S12004G Always wear eye protection equipment when operating this machine. Safety MHdoc031016 1-10...
  • Page 16 SAFETY Safety Labels Description TABLE 1-1 S12005G Always wear ear protection equipment when operating this machine. 501465 CAUTION! Always wear safety boots when operating this machine. 501467 Lubrication point P11789 Blade alignment. Turn right to move the blade out on the wheel; turn left to move the blade in on the wheel.
  • Page 17 SAFETY Safety Labels Description TABLE 1-1 P85070 CE sign S20097 Motor rotation direction S20097 099504 Visible and/or invisible laser radiation. Avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or scattered radiation. 099504 505346 Tensioner Valve Handle Placement, TVS TVS 505346 505347 Tensioner Valve Handle Placement, SVS SVS 505347 505348...

  • Page 18: Operation

    General Information Thank you for choosing Wood-Mizer wood processing equipment! Wood-Mizer is committed to providing you with the latest technology, best quality and strongest customer service available on the market today. We continually evaluate our customers’ needs to ensure we’re meeting current wood-processing demands.
  • Page 19 OPERATION General Information The TVS FT main components are shown below. See Figure 2-1. Outfeed Table Saw Heads Infeed Roller Table Safety Fence Control Panel Outfeed Chain Table Infeed Chain Table TVS_249B FIG. 2-1 TVS FT MAIN COMPONENTS Operation MHdoc031016...

  • Page 20: Control Overview

    OPERATION Control Overview Control Overview 1. Control Panel See Figure 2-2. The control panel includes switches to start and stop the feed track and the saw heads. Real Size (mm) Check real size START TBS 01 Setworks Position Size (mm) STOP SAVE ABCDE...
  • Page 21 OPERATION Control Overview 4. Feed Track Speed Adjustment The feed track speed switch controls the speed at which the feed track moves. Turn the switch right to increase the speed, turn left to reduce the speed. 5. Key Switch The key switch has three positions: “0”...

  • Page 22: Tvs Setup

    OPERATION TVS Setup TVS Setup IMPORTANT! Before starting to use the machine you have to meet the following conditions: Set up the machine on firm and level ground. Secure the saw to the ground to  prevent moving during operation. A concrete foundation or pads and anchored bolts are recommended.
  • Page 23 OPERATION TVS Setup IMPORTANT! When starting the machine for the first time, check that blade rotation direction is as indicated by the arrow located on the blades covers. If the rotation direction is incorrect, invert the phases in the phase inverter located in the power socket (electric box).
  • Page 24 OPERATION TVS Setup See Figure 2-3. Pressure Adjusting Gauge Air Supply Cut-OFF Valve Air Supply Connection FIG. 2-3 The resaw can be lifted using a forklift only. The forklift must be rated for at least  2000kg (4409 lb). The resaw is equipped with forklift pockets. Insert the forks into the pockets shown on the pictures below or under the main tube in the additional MHdoc031016 Operation...
  • Page 25 OPERATION TVS Setup infeed table. FIG. 2-3 TVS SAW HEAD FIG. 2-3 OUTFEED TABLE Operation MHdoc031016...
  • Page 26 OPERATION TVS Setup FIG. 2-3 ADDITIONAL INFEED TABLE MHdoc031016 Operation...

  • Page 27: Replacing The Blades

    OPERATION Replacing The Blades Replacing The Blades DANGER! Always shut off the machine motors before changing the blades. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. WARNING! Always wear gloves and eye protection whenever handling bandsaw blades. Changing blades is safest when done by one person! Keep all other persons away from work area when changing blades.
  • Page 28 OPERATION Replacing The Blades Close the blade housing cover. Next, tension the blade as described in the following instructions. NOTE: Before installing the blade on the left (when facing the operator box) saw head, invert the blade (See Section 4.3 Inverting The Blade in “Blade Handbook”).

  • Page 29: Tensioning The Blade

    OPERATION Tensioning The Blade Tensioning The Blade See Figure 2-4. Place the provided handle in the blade tensioner socket and secure with a screw. Set the tensioner valve to position “1”. Move the tensioner handle up and down to tension the blade. Depends on the installed blade type, tension the blade to the value shown on the decal located below blade tension valve.

  • Page 30: Tracking The Blade

    OPERATION Tracking The Blade Tracking The Blade 1. Open the blade housing cover of each saw head. 2. Turn the key switch to the ”H” position. 3. Manually spin one of the blade wheels until the blade positions itself on the blade wheels. 4.

  • Page 31: Blade Guide Arm Adjustment

    OPERATION Blade Guide Arm Adjustment CAUTION! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured before operating or towing the machine. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. Be sure the blade housing cover is in place and secured. NOTE: After aligning the blade on the wheels, always check the blade guide spacing and location.

  • Page 32: Machine Start

    OPERATION Machine Start Machine Start DANGER! Before starting the machine, perform these steps to avoid injury and/or damage to the equipment: Close the blade housing covers and replace any guards removed for service.  Check the feed track and remove all loose objects such as tools, wood, etc. ...
  • Page 33 OPERATION Machine Start Real Size (mm) Check real size START TBS 01 Setworks Position Size (mm) STOP SAVE ABCDE START STOP STOP AUTO ENTER CAL. REAL SIZE FIG. 2-7 To stop the blade motors, push the Blade Stop button shown in the figure above. The blade motors also may be stopped by pushing either of the emergency stop buttons.
  • Page 34 OPERATION Machine Start STOP button to stop the track. Real Size (mm) Check real size START TBS 01 Setworks Position Size (mm) STOP SAVE ABCDE START STOP STOP AUTO ENTER CAL. REAL SIZE FIG. 2-8 The feed track can also be stopped by pressing one of the emergency stop buttons. The emergency stop will also stop the blade motor.
  • Page 35 OPERATION Machine Start from 0 to ca. 25 m (82 ft) per minute. Real Size (mm) Check real size START TBS 01 Setworks Position Size (mm) STOP SAVE ABCDE START STOP STOP AUTO ENTER CAL. REAL SIZE FIG. 2-9 Turn the switch clockwise to increase the feed rate, counterclockwise to slow the feed rate down.

  • Page 36: Cutting Width Setting

    OPERATION Cutting Width Setting Cutting Width Setting 1. Install a blade if needed and check for correct blade tension. (See Section 2.5 Tensioning Blade). 2. If your TVS is equipped with the electric cutting width setting, See Section SECTION 3 SETWORKS OPERATION (Optional Equipment).

  • Page 37: The Lubemizer System

    Lube Additives For further benefits, add one 12oz.( 0.35 L) bottle of Wood-Mizer Lube Additive to a 5 gallon (18.9 L) jug of water. Wood-Mizer Lube Additive enables some previously 1Pulse is suitable for most cutting applications. CONTINUOUS delivers a steady stream of lubri- cant and should be used only for heavy pitch buildup or occasional blade cleaning.
  • Page 38 WARNING! Use ONLY water, Wood-Mizer Lube Additive or windshield washer fluid with the water lube accessory. Never use flammable fuels or liquids such as diesel fuel. If these types of liquids are necessary to clean the blade, remove it and clean with a rag.

  • Page 39: Operation Procedure

    OPERATION Operation Procedure 2.11 Operation Procedure 1. Install a blade if necessary. WARNING! Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling bandsaw blades. Changing blades is safest when done by one person! Keep all other persons away from area when coiling, carrying or changing a blade. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
  • Page 40 OPERATION Operation Procedure 11. Place the test material on the feed track and start the feed track. DANGER! Always be aware of and take proper protective measures against rotating shafts, pulleys, fans, etc. Always stay a safe distance from rotating members and make sure that loose clothing or long hair does not engage rotating members resulting in possible injury.

  • Page 41: Loading Ramp Operation

    OPERATION Loading Ramp Operation 2.12 Loading Ramp Operation Use the switch located on the operator panel to turn on/off the log ramp. CAUTION! Minimum log lenght which can be handle by the loading ramp is 700mm (27,56”). Log must be placed so, that the limit switch would be activated when the log will reach the end of the ramp.

  • Page 42: Cross Transfer Deck Operation

    OPERATION Cross Transfer Deck Operation 2.13 Cross Transfer Deck Operation Use the START/STOP button located on the electric box to turn on/off the transfer deck. If there is any danger to persons or equipment, press the emergency button. It will stop the transfer deck and TVS resaw.

  • Page 43: Setworks Operation (Optional Equipment)

    SETWORKS OPERATION (Optional Equipment) TVS Controller Panel SECTION 3 SETWORKS OPERATION (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT) TVS Controller Panel See Pic. 3-1. Real Size (mm) Indicates Real Blades Check real size Width that the real saw heads distance should be Set Blades checked Width TBS 01 Setworks Position Size (mm)
  • Page 44 SETWORKS OPERATION (Optional Equipment) TVS Controller Panel Descriptions of the control panel buttons: A, B, C, D, E - Heads width memory buttons. SET ABCDE - Sets the blades width value to each memory button. ABCDE Save - Saves parameters determined by the operator. SAVE Blades width manual setting buttons (in/out).

  • Page 45: Start-Up Settings Of The Controller

    SETWORKS OPERATION (Optional Equipment) Start-up Settings of the Controller Start-up Settings of the Controller 1. Setting the input divider (entered only once, at the first start-up) Turn the main switch to the ON position.  Turn the key switch to position.
  • Page 46 SETWORKS OPERATION (Optional Equipment) Start-up Settings of the Controller 2. Auto-calibration This function should also be used in case of: replacement of the screw of blades width setting system, the motor or after lubrication of the screws and other moving elements of the heads or when significant cutting variances are observed;...

  • Page 47: Operation, Memory Buttons (A, B, C, D, E)

    SETWORKS OPERATION (Optional Equipment) Operation, Memory Buttons (A, B, C, D, E) Confirm by pressing ENTER The end of the function is signalled, ”End CALL” appears and the normal mode of operation is  restored. NOTE: If, during the movement, the limit switch is activated, set different head width and repeat the auto-correction function.
  • Page 48 SETWORKS OPERATION (Optional Equipment) Operation, Memory Buttons (A, B, C, D, E) See Pic. 3-4. Real Size (mm) Check real size TBS 01 Setworks Position Size (mm) SAVE ABCDE AUTO ENTER CAL. REAL SIZE PIC. 3-4 To use the stored value, press the required memory button and confirm by pressing ...

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Wear Life SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE This section lists the maintenance procedures that need to be performed. WARNING! Disconnect and lock out power supply before servicing the saw! Failure to do so may result in serious injury. This symbol identifies the interval (hours of operation) at which each maintenance procedure should be performed.

  • Page 50: Blade Guides

    MAINTENANCE Blade Guides Blade Guides 1. Check the rollers for performance and wear every blade change. Make sure the rollers are clean and spinning freely. If not, rebuild them. Replace any rollers which have worn smooth or have become cone shaped. See the Parts manual for blade guide rebuild kits and complete roller assemblies.

  • Page 51: Miscellaneous Lubrication

    MAINTENANCE Miscellaneous Lubrication Miscellaneous Lubrication 1. Apply a thin film of a lithium grease to the saw heads width adjustment screw to help prevent it from rusting. 2. Using the grease nipples, lubricate the chain drive shaft bearings, hold down roller bearing of the infeed table, saw heads width adjustment screw bearing with a lithium grease.

  • Page 52: Belts

    MAINTENANCE Belts See Figure 4-5. CROSS TRANSFER LOG DECK DECK FIG. 4-6 4. Make sure all safety warning decals are readable. Remove sawdust and dirt. Replace any damaged or unreadable decals immediately. Order decals from your Customer Service Representative. Belts 1.

  • Page 53: Drive Belt Adjustment

    MAINTENANCE Drive Belt Adjustment Drive Belt Adjustment WARNING! Do not for any reason adjust the drive belt with the motor running. Doing so may result in serious injury. See Table 4-2. Check the drive belt tension after the first 20 hours, and every 50 hours thereafter.
  • Page 54 MAINTENANCE Drive Belt Adjustment 3. Tighten the four motor mounting bolts. Adjustment Bolts Adjustment Bolts Mounting Bolts FIG. 4-8 Periodically check the belt for wear. Replace if damaged or worn. 25doc031016 MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 55 MAINTENANCE Drive Belt Adjustment See Figure 4-9. Keep the motor and drive pulleys aligned to prevent premature belt wear. To align the motor pulley to the drive pulley, loosen the mounting bolts on the motor plate and slide the motor plate in or out until it is in line with the drive pulley. After performing the alignment, make sure the drive belt tension has not been changed.

  • Page 56: Feed Track Chain Tension

    MAINTENANCE Feed Track Chain Tension Feed Track Chain Tension If necessary adjust the feed track chains tension. Use the adjustment bolts shown below. First loosen the side chains tensioners (4). Use the main chain tensioner to adjust tension as required. Next, using the side chain tensioners adjust the tension.
  • Page 57 MAINTENANCE Feed Track Chain Tension See Figure 4-13. Incline Log Deck chain tension adjustments. Adjustment Bolts FIG. 4-14 See Figure 4-15. Adjust the Cross Transfer Deck chain tension so that the chain freely lies on the supporting roller. Adjustment Bolts FIG.

  • Page 58: Feed Chain Tension

    MAINTENANCE Feed Chain Tension Feed Chain Tension See Figure 4-17. If necessary, use the adjustment bolts shown below to adjust the feed chain tension. CAUTION! Do not overtension the chains of TVS tables, Log Deck and Transfer Deck. Overtensioning may lead to early failure of the gear, bearings, rollers and chains.
  • Page 59 MAINTENANCE Feed Chain Tension See Figure 4-20. See the figure below for routing of the spiral rollers drive chain. FIG. 4-21 MAINTENANCE 25doc031016 4-11...

  • Page 60: Log Deck And Transfer Deck Drive Chain Tension

    MAINTENANCE Log Deck and Transfer Deck Drive Chain Tension Log Deck and Transfer Deck Drive Chain Tension Check the drive chains for tension every 40 hours of operation and tension as necessary. The chains should have approximately 15mm (0.59”) of slack. See Figure 4-22.

  • Page 61: Lube Mizer System

    MAINTENANCE Lube Mizer System 4.10 Lube Mizer System 1. Clean the lube filter as needed. To clean, Make sure the lube control is in the OFF position and the lube bottle valve is closed  all the way. Unscrew the filter reservoir and flush with water. ...

  • Page 62: Safety Devices Inspection

    MAINTENANCE Safety Devices Inspection 4.11 Safety Devices Inspection TVS – Safety Devices Inspection Safety devices on the TVS machine which must be checked before every shift: E-STOP circuit inspection - control box  E-STOP circuit inspection - table  Safety switch circuit inspection - control box arm 1 ...
  • Page 63 MAINTENANCE Safety Devices Inspection 2. E-STOP circuit inspection - outfeed table Turn on the blade motor;  Push the E-STOP button located on the outfeed table. The blade motor should be  stopped. The blade motor should not start until the E-STOP button is released. 3.
  • Page 64 MAINTENANCE Safety Devices Inspection Open the blade housing cover #1;  FIG. 4-27 The blade motor should be stopped;  Try to start motor. The blade motor should remain stopped;  Close blade housing cover #1;  Blade motor should remain stopped. ...
  • Page 65 MAINTENANCE Safety Devices Inspection 5. Left saw head limit safety switches circuit inspection FIG. 4-28 Push and hold the LEFT button on the control box until the power feed automatically  stops. FIG. 4-29 MAINTENANCE 25doc031016 4-17...
  • Page 66 MAINTENANCE Safety Devices Inspection Repeat for the LEFT button located on the SETWORKS controller.  FIG. 4-30 6. Right saw head limit safety switches circuit inspection FIG. 4-31 4-18 25doc031016 MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 67 MAINTENANCE Safety Devices Inspection Push and hold the RIGHT button on the control box until the power feed  automatically turns off. FIG. 4-32 Repeat for the RIGHT button located on SETWORKS controller.  FIG. 4-33 MAINTENANCE 25doc031016 4-19...
  • Page 68 MAINTENANCE Safety Devices Inspection 7. Motor brake and its circuit inspection FIG. 4-34 Turn on the blade motor. Stop the motor using the STOP button. Measure the  breaking time. Turn on the blade motor. Stop the motor by switching to the “0” position. Measure ...

  • Page 69: Alignment

    Routine Alignment Procedure SECTION 5 ALIGNMENT The Wood-Mizer resaw is factory aligned. This section includes routine alignment instructions and also how to realign the resaw completely. Be scrupulous when performing all alignment steps as resaw alignment determines the accuracy of your cuts.
  • Page 70 ALIGNMENT Blade Installation And Tracking 1. Turn the key switch to the "H" position. 2. Open the blade housing covers. 3. Manually spin one of the blade wheels until the blade positions itself on the wheels. See Figure 5-2. The blade wheels should be adjusted so that the gullet of 1 1/4" blades rides 3.0 mm (0.12") out from the front edge of the wheels (±...
  • Page 71 ALIGNMENT Blade Wheel Alignment move the blade in on the blade wheel. Make sure to tighten the lock nuts when adjustment is complete. 5.1.2 Blade Wheel Alignment The blade wheels should be adjusted so they are level in the vertical and horizontal planes.
  • Page 72 ALIGNMENT Blade Wheel Alignment See Figure 5-3. Clip tools to blades FIG. 5-3 2. Mount the alignment brackets to the infeed and outfeed tables. Attach the rope to the lower or upper holes of the alignment bracket. MHdoc031016...
  • Page 73 ALIGNMENT Blade Wheel Alignment See Figure 5-4. Rope tvs_314 Alignment Bracket FIG. 5-4 3. Measure the distance from the rope to the top surface of the chain guide of the infeed and outfeed tables in the places shown below. The dimensions marked A, B and C must be equal.
  • Page 74 ALIGNMENT Blade Wheel Alignment See Figure 5-5. tvs_315 Leg Adjustment Bolts A=B=C FIG. 5-5 4. Check if the ropes are aligned with the top surface edge of the chain guide of the infeed and outfeed tables. Move the appropriate table end if necessary. MHdoc031016...
  • Page 75 ALIGNMENT Blade Wheel Alignment See Figure 5-6. tvs_198_A Top surface edges of chain guide aligned with ropes on the whole length FIG. 5-6 5. Measure the distance from the edge of the LTBGAT tool to the rope. The distances marked A, B, C and D must be equal. If the measurements are different, correct this using the drive-side blade wheel adjustment bolts.
  • Page 76 ALIGNMENT Blade Wheel Alignment See Figure 5-8. Loosen the lock nuts on the horizontal plane adjustment bolt. Next, use the vertical plane adjustment bolts to adjust the drive wheel so that the adjustment tool would be parallel to the rope. Horizontal Plane Adjustment Bolt Vertical Plane...
  • Page 77 ALIGNMENT Blade Wheel Alignment 6. Attach the rope to the upper holes of the alignment bracket as shown below. Next, move the LTBGAT alignment tools up, to the height of the ropes. Use the idle-side wheel adjustment bolts in vertical plane to adjust the idle-side wheel. See the pictures below. See Figure 5-9.
  • Page 78 ALIGNMENT Blade Wheel Alignment tool is parallel to the rope. Horizontal Plane Adjustment Bolt Vertical Plane Adjustment Bolts FIG. 5-10 7. Check the position of the blade on the idle-side blade wheel. See Figure 5-11. The vertical tilt of the blade wheel should be adjusted so that the gullet of 1-1/4"...
  • Page 79 ALIGNMENT Blade Wheel Alignment 150060 3.0 mm (1/8”) ± 1 mm (3/64”) 1 1/4" Blade FIG. 5-11 See Figure 5-12. Use the cant control adjustment to adjust the idle-side blade wheel. If the blade is too far forward on the wheel, turn the cant control counterclockwise. If it is too far back on the wheel, turn the cant control clockwise.
  • Page 80 ALIGNMENT Aligning the Blade Guides See Figure 5-13. Use the cant control adjustment to adjust the drive-side blade wheel. If the blade is too far forward on the wheel, turn the cant control bolt clockwise. If it is too far back on the wheel, turn it counterclockwise. Cant Adjustment Bolt Lock Nuts FIG.

  • Page 81: Complete Alignment Procedure

    ALIGNMENT Complete Alignment Procedure Complete Alignment Procedure Perform all steps in this section to completely realign or align the resaw after first setup. 5.2.4 Installation of Tables 1. Mount the infeed table bracket. See Figure 5-14. Move out the saw heads to the maximum width. tvs_259 FIG.
  • Page 82 ALIGNMENT Installation of Tables 2. Mount the infeed table. See Figure 5-15. Attach the infeed table to the TVS frame. Next, bolt the infeed table with the TVS frame. tvs_258 FIG. 5-15 5-14 MHdoc031016...
  • Page 83 ALIGNMENT Installation of Tables 3. Mount the operator covers (CE certified machines only). See Figure 5-16. tvs_260 FIG. 5-16 4. Mount the outfeed table. MHdoc031016 5-15...
  • Page 84 ALIGNMENT Installation of Tables See Figure 5-17. Attach the outfeed table to the TVS frame. tvs_261 FIG. 5-17 5-16 MHdoc031016...
  • Page 85 ALIGNMENT Installation of Tables See Figure 5-18. Next bolt, the outfeed table with the TVS frame and with the infeed table. tvs_262 FIG. 5-18 MHdoc031016 5-17...
  • Page 86 ALIGNMENT Installation of Tables 5. Mount the hold-down roller assembly. Mount to the saw heads frame as shown below. See Figure 5-19. TVS_263_A tvs_263 FIG. 5-19 5-18 MHdoc031016...
  • Page 87 ALIGNMENT Installation of Tables 6. Mount the hold-down roller to the saw head as shown below. See Figure 5-20. FIG. 5-20 MHdoc031016 5-19...
  • Page 88 ALIGNMENT Installation of Tables 7. Mount the safety fence (CE version only). See Figure 5-21. tvs_266A FIG. 5-21 8. Attach the roller table to the infeed table. 5-20 MHdoc031016...

  • Page 89: Blade Wheels Alignment

    2.9. 2. Attach the blade wheels alignment tool to the lower blade wheels as shown on picture 1. The service tool can be ordered in Wood-Mizer (part. no. 099330) or you can make it yourself according to figure 5-24. MHdoc031016...
  • Page 90 ALIGNMENT Blade Wheels Alignment below. See Figure 5-23. Alignment Tool Pins FIG. 5-23 See Figure 5-24. Alignment Tool FIG. 5-24 All pins of the alignment tool must touch the blade wheels surface. If any of the pins does not touch the blade, use the vertical plane adjustment bolts to correct the blade wheel alignment.
  • Page 91 ALIGNMENT Blade Wheels Alignment See Figure 5-25. Use the vertical plane adjustment bolts of the drive wheels so that all the pins touch the blade wheels surface. Pins Vertical Plane Adjustment Bolts FIG. 5-25 3. Install blades and apply the proper tension - See Section 2.5.
  • Page 92 ALIGNMENT Blade Wheels Alignment 5. Manually spin the lower blade wheels. Observe how the blade rides on the blade wheels. See Figure 5-26. The blade wheels should be adjusted so that the gullet of 1 1/4" blades rides 3.0 mm (0,12”) out from the front edge of the wheels (± 1.0 mm / (0.04”)). 3.0 mm ±...
  • Page 93 ALIGNMENT Blade Wheels Alignment See Figure 5-27. The arrows below show which bolts should be used to tilt the wheels in the required direction. FIG. 5-27 6. Remove the blades from the blade wheels. MHdoc031016 5-25...

  • Page 94: Saw Head Tilt Adjustment

    ALIGNMENT Saw Head Tilt Adjustment 5.2.2 Saw Head Tilt Adjustment The saw head blades should be perpendicular to the tables and parallel to each other. First, set one of the blades so that it is perpendicular to the table and then set the other blade in relation to the first one.
  • Page 95 ALIGNMENT Saw Head Tilt Adjustment 2. Measure distances between the blades at the lowest and the highest points. If the measurements are not the same, adjust the saw heads using the tilt adjustment bolts shown below. TVS_092_A Saw Head Tilt Adjustment Bolts MHdoc031016 5-27...
  • Page 96 ALIGNMENT Saw Head Tilt Adjustment 3. Use the square to check if the saw heads are perpendicular to the table. Adjust if necessary. Square 4. Check if the distance between the blades and tables at the left and right saw head is the same (saw heads centering).
  • Page 97 ALIGNMENT Saw Head Tilt Adjustment wrenches (also available as WM Part No. 099324-1) to move both saw heads left or right. Blade Rope Outfeed Table Infeed Table Adjustment Nuts FIG. 5-28 5. Attach the rope to the middle holes of the alignment bracket as shown below. Measure the distances A, B, C and D (from the rope to the surface of the roller discs) as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 98 ALIGNMENT Saw Head Tilt Adjustment See Figure 5-29. Adjustment Bolts A=B=C=D tvs_317 FIG. 5-29 5-30 MHdoc031016...

  • Page 99: Aligning The Blade Guides

    Aligning the Blade Guides 5.2.3 Aligning the Blade Guides Each Wood-Mizer resaw has two blade guide assemblies that help the blade maintain a straight cut. The two blade guide assemblies are positioned on the cutting head to guide the blade on each side of the material being cut.
  • Page 100 ALIGNMENT Blade Deflection See Figure 5-30. Latch Loosen jam nuts and turn screws to adjust roller up or down Blade FIG. 5-30 4. Loosen the jam nut and tighten the appropriate screw until the blade guide deflects the blade 6.0 mm. 5.

  • Page 101: Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment

    ALIGNMENT Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment 5.2.5 Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment 1. Attach ropes to the upper holes of the alignment bracket. Attach the LTBGAT tools to the blade near the upper blade guides mount as shown. Be sure the tools do not rest on a tooth or burr, and are lying flat against the blades.
  • Page 102 ALIGNMENT Check that the blade guide does not tilt the blade left or right. A Blade Guide Alignment Tool (LTBGAT) is provided to help you measure the vertical tilt of the blade. 2. Position the tools near the upper blade quide. 3.

  • Page 103: Blade Guide Spacing

    ALIGNMENT Blade Guide Spacing recheck the tilt of the blade. Loosen jam nuts and turn screws to tilt roller left or right FIG. 5-33 5. Remove the blocks and place the latch on the infeed and outfeed tables. Attach the tools to the blade near the lower blade guide mount blocks and repeat above steps.

  • Page 104: Blade Guide Vertically Tilt Adjustment

    ALIGNMENT Blade Guide Vertically Tilt Adjustment See Figure 5-34. Loosen one top and one side set screw Adjust blade guide to desired position SM0071 FIG. 5-34 3. Retighten the two set screws. 4. Adjust upper blade guide in the same way so the blade guide flange is approximately 1.5 –...
  • Page 105 6. Use the set screws to adjust the horizontal tilt of the roller. 7. Repeat steps 3-7 for the lower blade guide roller. NOTE: Once the blade guides have been adjusted, any cutting variances are most likely caused by the blade. See the Wood-Mizer® Blade Handbook, Form #600. MHdoc031016 5-37...

  • Page 106: Blades Width Scale Adjustment

    ALIGNMENT Blades Width Scale Adjustment 5.2.8 Blades Width Scale Adjustment After the entire resaw has been aligned and all adjustments made, check that the blade height scale indicates the true distance between the blades. 1. Measure the distance between the blades. See Figure 5-36.
  • Page 107 ALIGNMENT Blades Width Scale Adjustment CAUTION! Do not adjust the saw head turnbuckle bracket nuts. The turnbuckles are factory-set and should have a little gap between the brackets. See Figure 5-37. Turnbuckle Brackets Turnbuckle Turnbuckle FIG. 5-37 MHdoc031016 5-39...

  • Page 108: Feed Chain Mounting

    ALIGNMENT Feed Chain Mounting 5.2.9 Feed Chain Mounting Mount and tension the feed chain. 1. Loosen the chain tensioner. 2. Route the feed chain as shown in the figure below. 3. Connect the chain using the chain link. 4. Tighten the chain. See Section 4.7.

  • Page 109: Adjustment Of The Friction Assembly (Manual Cutting Width Setting)

    ALIGNMENT Adjustment of the Handle Braking Bolt Assembly (Manual Cutting Width Setting) 5.2.10 Adjustment of the Friction Assembly (Manual Cutting Width Setting) 1. To adjust the friction assembly pressure (A) against the setting disk shaft (B): FIG. 5-39 a) Loosen the nut (B) and tighten the nut (A) to firmer press the friction assembly against the setting disk shaft.

  • Page 110: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Overall Dimensions SECTION 6 SPECIFICATIONS Overall Dimensions See Figure 6-1. The major dimensions of the Twin Vertical Saw are shown below (all dimensions are in millimeters). TVS_254_B TVS FT 2.4 TVS FT 3.6 FIG. 6-2 MHdoc031016 Specifications...

  • Page 111: Cutting Capacity

    400 mm / 15.75” TABLE 6-2 straight logs only See Table 6-3. Wood-Mizer offers three types of blades to provide efficient sawing. The type of wood you saw should determine which blade you choose for optimum performance. Recommended Blade Type...

  • Page 112: Blade Motor Specifications

    Motor IMB14/1-162 1380 r.p.m. TABLE 6-4 See Table 6-5. The noise levels of the Wood-Mizer TVS are listed below Noise Level L 93,5 dB (A) TABLE 6-5 1. The noise level measurement was taken in accordance with PN-EN ISO 3746 Standard .

  • Page 113: Air Supply Specification

    SPECIFICATIONS Air Supply Specification Air Supply Specification See the table below for air supply specifications: Air Supply Pressure TVS FT Min. 6 bar TABLE 6-5 Dust Extractor Specifications See Table 6-6. Specifications of the dust extractors used on the TVS are listed below. Airflow 2400 m 7874 ft...

  • Page 114: Dc Electromagnetic Brake (Ce Only)

    DC Electromagnetic Brake (ce only) Design and Principle of Operation SECTION 7 DC ELECTROMAGNETIC BRAKE (CE ONLY) 1 - Electromagnet, 2 - Armature complete with brake linings, 3 - Fan, 4 - Retaining bolt 5 - Central spring, 6 - Special washer, 7 - Set screw, 8 - Self-locking nut, 9 - Sealing ring,...

  • Page 115: Service

    DC Electromagnetic Brake (ce only) Service Service During normal operation and at the routine inspections verify the air gap and check if all screws are tight. In case when any symptoms of inefficient braking are observed, then use the self-locking nut (8) to re-adjust the air gap to the value corresponding to Table 1.
  • Page 116 EC declaration of conformity according to EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II, 1.A We herewith declare, Wood-Mizer Industries sp. z o.o. 114 Nagorna street, 62-600 Kolo; Poland. That the following described machine in our delivered version complies with the appropriate basic safety and health requirements of the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC based on its design and type, as brought into circulation by us.

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