Summary of Contents for Continental Refrigerator PC440
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COMPONENT PARTS IDENTIFICATION ------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SPECIFICATIONS AND INITIAL SET UP -------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 ACT™ CONTROL OPERATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 DIE SET UP AND INSTALLATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 INITIAL SET UP AND MAINTENANCE ------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TROUBLESHOOTING ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 EXPLODED PARTS BREAKDOWN ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 703 S. Cleveland Massillon Road, Fairlawn, OH 44333 I 800.234.4632 I www.contitech.us...
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Component Part Identification Mirror Patented ACT™ Controller Grease Fittings (4 on each side) Grease Fittings (4 on each side) Oil Filter Cap 160 to 99 mm Adapter Dies 99 mm Hydraulic Dies Master Dies Master Die Location Holes Fixed 6 o’clock die for easy Adjustable Back Stop positioning of fittings 703 S.
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Crimper Specifications and Initial Set Up Specifications: Max Head Opening W/O Dies ---------------------------------------------------------------- 284 MM (9.75 IN) Master Die Inside Diameter -------------------------------------------------------------------- 160 MM (6.3 IN) Maximum Opening ---------------------------------------------------- Die Closed Diameter + 102 MM (4 IN) Crimper Size ------------------------------------------------------------ 48 IN Wide X 44 IN Deep X 61 IN High Weight --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1840 LB.
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AccuCrimp ACT™ Control Panel Touch Screen Control Panel Emergency Stop Manual Mode Function: Open Dies Manual Mode Function: Close Dies Auto Mode Function: Cycle Stop Auto Mode Function: Cycle Start Note: If the crimper is in MANUAL MODE, the green open/close buttons will open and close the crimper head.
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ACT™ Controller Quick Start While the ACT™ crimper has the ability to perform a number of fully automatic functions, manual operation is also possible. To make a manual crimp, two numbers are needed: • The closed diameter of the die (in either in inches or mm) •...
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How To Make Minor Corrections Due to variations in hose and fitting tolerances a minor crimp adjustment may be required if the measured diameter of the final crimp is not within the hose and fitting manufacturer’s specifications. ACT™ technology makes minor corrections a simple process which requires no addition or subtraction.
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How To Add a Saved Die Up to 50 different dies can be saved in the computer memory. These dies can be recalled in the set up process eliminating the need to re-enter the die size each time. To enter a saved die: •...
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How To Add a Saved Die • Adjust the die diameter and crimp diameter as required and place the crimper in MANUAL mode. • Press SAVE. • Select a location (1-150) and press EDIT. • Enter a description (up to 12 characters). •...
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Full Auto Mode With the crimper in FULL AUTO mode additional functions are available: • The crimper will cycle automatically from the CRIMP button on the touch screen, the green CYCLE START button on the panel, or the foot switch. •...
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Adjust Crimp Count If a production operation is interrupted for some reason, it is possible to reset the counter to where the operation was at the point of interruption. • Press the Adjust Count button from the auto crimp screen. •...
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In addition to the ability to store up to 50 user entered dies and 100 user entered crimp settings, the ACTTM Controller has the capability of accepting pre loaded manufacturer’s crimp specifications. PC440 does not maintain these specifications as they are proprietary to the individual hose and fitting manufacturer. If, however, your ACTTM Controller was pre loaded with a manufacturer’s crimp specifications or if they are available...
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Press the CHANGE DIES button on the controller to easily open and close the master dies without affecting crimper settings Note that on the PC440, the master dies must be slightly closed in order to completely insert the die removal tool.
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Initial Set Up and PLC Reset Initial Set Up Check to be certain that the motor rotates in the direction of the arrow shown on the motor housing. If motor rotation is opposite of the direction of the arrow, for a 3 phase circuit, reverse any two hot wires in the electrical plug.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM: CRIMPER WILL NOT RUN AT ALL • Check the E-Stop switch to be certain that it is not depressed. A slight twist is required to release switch after it has been depressed. • PLC (Programmable Logic Control) must be reset. See instructions on the previous page.
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CustomCrimp “No-Nonsense” Warranty Statement All CustomCrimp Products are warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for one year from the date of installation. This warranty ends when the product becomes unusable for reasons other than defects in workmanship or material.
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ContiTech Contact ContiTech. Engineering Next Level ContiTech AG NAFTA Headquarters As a division of the Continental Group, 703 S. Cleveland Massillon Road ContiTech is a recognized innovation and Fairlawn, OH 44333-3023 U.S.A. technology leader in natural rubber and 1-800-235-4632 plastics. As an industry partner with a firm future ahead of us, we engineer solutions Canada both with and for our customers around...
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