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TABLE OF CONTENTS WIZARD DRUM TOOL CO. Wizard ® DRUM DEHEADER OPERATING and SERVICE MANUAL Electric, Air and Automatic Air Models F, G & J Serial No. _________________ Wizard Drum Opener Operating and Service Manual; Version 2.0, Rev D...
WIZARD COVER LIFTER (Model F Only) ............................. 5 WIZARD DEKINKER ....................................5 BUNG WRENCH ....................................5 SECTION 2 - HOW TO USE YOUR WIZARD ............................. 6 BEFORE PLACING THE WIZARD ON A DRUM ........................... 6 PLACING THE WIZARD ON A DRUM ..............................6 STARTING THE UNIT ....................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Top drum head cannot be removed (Model F) ..........................15 Unit does not run or cut .................................. 15 AIR MODELS ....................................... 16 Unit does not run .................................... 16 Unit runs too slow ................................... 16 Unit does not cut drums (Manual models) ............................16 Unit does not cut drums (Automatic models) ..........................
Model Designation and Features Standard Duty WIZARD Drum Openers come in three basic models (F, G and J). Each model opens a drum in one of three ways: (OC) cutting around the outside diameter of the chime (the flat or round rim that fastens the lid to the drum).
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Wizard Drum Opener Operating and Service Manual; Version 2.0, Rev D SERIAL NUMBERS: Always specify model and serial number (located on housing nameplate) in correspondence and parts requests. This identification is the key to many engineering details applying to your deheader.
GENERAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ATTENTION This section must be read thoroughly before operating any equipment supplied by WIZARD Drum Tool Co. Failure to do so may result in damage to equipment and/or severe injury to personnel. • When using the unit, make sure you are wearing all personal safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe boots.
Wizard Drum Opener Operating and Service Manual; Version 2.0, Rev D STANDARD POWER SOURCE SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING DESCRIPTION To avoid serious injury or death from electric shock, make sure the unit is properly grounded and do not use the electric model in wet The WIZARD drum openers are portable, self-propelled and areas.
WIZARD COVER LIFTER (Model F Only) After the WIZARD cuts the chime the lid is ready to be lifted vertically off the drum with a WIZARD Cover Lifter. The cover lifter...
Many operators place the electric cord or air line over their left Non-Automatic Units: Turn the adjusting screw handle about shoulder to keep it clear of the WIZARD. This also prevents the six turns counterclockwise. cord or line from wrapping itself around the drum as the opener rotates around the drum.
2. After you finish cutting the drum or its chime, push/pull the plunger button of the air valve to disengage the cutter wheel. Tilt the WIZARD toward the center of the drum lid and lift the WIZARD off the drum.
Wizard Drum Opener Operating and Service Manual; Version 2.0, Rev D SECTION 3 - REMOVING DRUM LIDS Model F - The WIZARD Cover Lifter will remove a properly cut lid quickly and easily. Model G - A soft hit with a long-handled mallet on the top of...
Wizard Drum Opener Operating and Service Manual; Version 2.0, Rev D 5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 on the second chime roller to SECTION 4 - CUTTER WHEEL POSITIONING level the opener on the drum. Accurate positioning of the cutter wheel on the drum chime is...
Wizard Drum Opener Operating and Service Manual; Version 2.0, Rev D SECTION 6 -- FACTORY SERVICING 3. Turn the pressure rod guide (3111) into the housing body. Send units requiring major service to the factory. WIZARD will 4. Make an experimental cut to determine the cutting depth...
Wizard Drum Opener Operating and Service Manual; Version 2.0, Rev D SWIVEL CONNECTOR REMOVAL SECTION 7 -- GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR To remove the swivel from your WIZARD Opener, follow these simple steps: WIZARD designs all its drum openers for long life, maximum reliability and simplified maintenance.
Although the WIZARD cutter wheel is made from high- grade hardened tool steel, it will eventually lose its edge after a 6. Make sure gears align and tighten set screws. lot of cutting. If the WIZARD needs more than 7 or 8...
(3180) and its key (3130) from the rear shaft (3510). 6. Remove the spacer (3110) from the shaft on Models FS, FA and RFA and loosen the set screw on the shaft gear (3100). 7. Draw the shaft downward through the upper bearing and shaft gear, out of the housing body.
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Wizard Drum Opener Operating and Service Manual; Version 2.0, Rev D 15. Insert the shaft through the top bearing cup into the gear housing, through the shaft gear (3100), and through the bottom bearing cup. Install the shaft gear over its key (3130), tapping lightly with a soft mallet to seat it.
Wizard Drum Opener Operating and Service Manual; Version 2.0, Rev D SECTION 10 -- TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES ELECTRIC MODELS Problem Possible Cause Remedy (see note below) Unit does not run (may also give off sparks) Faulty power connection. Check replace line cord.
Wizard Drum Opener Operating and Service Manual; Version 2.0, Rev D Troubleshooting (cont.) AIR MODELS Problem Possible Cause Remedy (see note below) Unit does not run Insufficient air pressure. Check air supply, compressor and/or regulator. Clogged air lines. Check air connections.
Wizard Drum Opener Operating and Service Manual; Version 2.0, Rev D SECTION 11 – PARTS LISTS ALL THREE UNITS PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1117-5 STUD THREADED 1358 ROUND 2.00" DIA. 1386 ROUND 1.00" DIA. 1780 ROUND 2.00" DIA. 1786 ROUND 2.00" DIA.
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Wizard Drum Opener Operating and Service Manual; Version 2.0, Rev D Parts Lists (cont.) PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2112 SCREW CAP HX HD 2142 SCREW MACH HEX 2148 SCREW CAP SOC 2159 SCREW CAP SOC 2166 SCREW SHOULDER 2211 SCREW SELF TAP...
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Wizard Drum Opener Operating and Service Manual; Version 2.0, Rev D Parts Lists (cont.) PART NO. DESCRIPTION 3340 CONNECTING 3452 WIRE SJEW-16/3, 3499 SHAFT FRONT, FOR 3510 SHAFT 3517 CUTTER WHEEL 3520 CUTTER WHEEL 3532 CUTTER WHEEL, 3546-1 CHIME ROLLER, 3548 CAM PIN, 2.50"...
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Wizard Drum Opener Operating and Service Manual; Version 2.0, Rev D SECTION 12 -- GLOSSARY The following terms are used often in describing the use of the WIZARD in deheading steel drums. A proper understanding of these terms will help you use your deheader.
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Limited Warranty Wizardâ Drum Tool Company guarantees the materials, components, and workmanship in its drum tool products to be of the highest quality and to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the delivery date. Any defective...
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