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PRESSPRO MODEL 176MT MOVABLE TABLE VERSION 2 - January 2022 SCOTCHMAN IND. - 180 E US HWY 14 - PO BOX 850 - PHILIP, SD 57567 Phone: 1-800-843-8844...
INTRODUCTION This manual helps you to install, operate and maintain your press. Always read this manual before you start working with the machine. If you have any questions, please contact your supplier. The manual gives safety instructions where necessary to assure a safe use of the machine.
The given parameters of the piston movements are maximum values and can be up to 25% lower. Parameters are valid with minimum oil temperature of 86°F (30°C). PAGE 5 SCOTCHMAN IND. - 180 E US HWY 14 - PO BOX 850 - PHILIP, SD 57567 Phone: 1-800-843-8844...
2. Safety advice Note: the supplier of the press can not be held responsible for any damages or injuries when the machine is modified or when maintenance is done by unqualified personnel. 2.1 Users responsibility Safe use of the hydraulic press can be achieved in daily work when all the necessary precautions are taken.
· Any worn parts are visible. · The specifications of the power supply are not conform the information stated at the motor plate +/-10%. · The power supply plug is not equipped with a protection circuit. · Unprotected bystanders are present. www.scotchman.com PAGE 7...
(4) table-legs for this purpose . Fig. 2 Bolting Scotchman PressPro Model 176 MT to the floor. PAGE 8 SCOTCHMAN IND. - 180 E US HWY 14 - PO BOX 850 - PHILIP, SD 57567 Phone: 1-800-843-8844...
3.5 Installation of the hydraulic unit Hyd. Power Remove the back Unit is bolt & loosen the bolt shipped as on the angle iron. shown. Rotate the angle iron It must be to horizontal and bolted to the install the back bolt. angle iron Tighten both bolts.
On top of the cylinder there are (2) threaded holes. The centered hole is for the large diameter (18mm) hose from the reservoir. The other hole is for the small diameter (5mm) pressure gauge hose. Top of cylinder Fig. 6 Keep hoses straight - no sharp bends Make sure there are no sharp bends in the hoses between the clamps and connections to the hydraulic unit as shown above.
3.7 Electrical connection The machine must be connected to 220V 3ph or 440V 3ph power. The electric circuit must be protected by a fuse or circuit breaker with an adequate rating. The motor direction can be changed by swapping (2) of the incoming phases (SEE BELOW). NOTE: check if the turning direction of the motor is in the direction of the arrow, looking at the motor from above.
4.1 Hydraulic unit 4.1.1 On / Off switch The on / off switch is situated at the front of the hydraulic tank. · Pushing the green button will start the motor of the hydraulic unit. · Pushing the red button will stop the motor of the hydraulic unit immediately.
The pressure gauge is located in the head (in front toward the top) of the press. The gauge shows the pressure in psi & bars. For this press the maximum pressure is as follows: PRESSURE PressPro 176MT: 3700psi (255 bar) GAUGE If this maximum pressure is reached, the maximum capacity of the press is reached as well.
5. Getting started To start the press for the first time, make sure: The press is installed correctly (see former paragraphs). The oil tank is filled with a sufficient amount of oil. The hydraulic hoses are tightened correctly to the cylinder and to the hydraulic unit. The machine is connected to the correct voltage &...
bow grip levers Fig. 14 Moving the cylinder Tip: working with the cylinder in the outer left or outer right position, will shorten the durability of the press. Working in the centre of the press is preferable. 5.4 Regular use Place the work piece on the table in alignment with the piston rod.
5.5 Working period The machine is not designed for continuous operation. Maximum cycle intensity is 2 per minute. Maximum 10 minutes working time with maximum cycle intensity. Note: when you do not take the maximum working period into account, it can result in overheating the hydraulic oil and heating up the hydraulic unit.
(front right side). When you have questions about the hydraulic unit, also mention its serial number. The label is located on the back of the hydraulic tank. SCOTCHMAN IND. HYDRAULIC PRESS MODEL PRESSPRO 176MT S/N 10061N120001 FRAME HYDRAULIC TANK Fig. 16 Examples of type labels...
7. Appendixes 7.1 Appendix I: Electric schematic for a press with a manual operated hydraulic unit EMERGENCY STOP LINE POWER NOTE: Swap (2) Incoming Power Wires to change Rotation 230V 460V 13 21 A1 Brown Brown Brown LC1DXX SCHNEIDER Black Black 14 22 Blue...
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SEE MOTOR TAG FOR DETAILS INCOMING SUPPLY (BY CUSTOMER) PROVIDE MAXIMUM UPSTREAM PROTECTION PER N.E.C. CODE 430-52 AND TABLE 430-152. E-STOP START PAGE 19...
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