Electric and Electronic parts - 12 months The driver blade is tested for about 1.000.000 working cycles. The warrant does not include sending technical staff. The repair will be performed at A-Plus Automation's facility and the freight of shipment will be entirely charged to the Customer.
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A44-P In the event that the manual herein contains additional information concerning the fittings of the machinery, said information does not interfere with the reading of the manual. Keep this manual for the entire duration of its useful life in a well known and easy to access place, available for reference any time the need should arise.
Wedges in different positions. The A44-P being of simple construction and extremely easy to use, make them possible to join with absolute precision any kind of moulding by means of special steel A+ wedges.
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A44-P SURROUNDING CONDITIONS The machine does not need special surrounding conditions. It has to be installed inside an industrial building, lit, aired and with a compact and flat floor. The permitted temperatures go from 5° to 40° C, with a humidity level not higher than 50% at 40°...
A44-P 3. SAFETY GENERAL WARNINGS • The manufacturer, during the design and manufacturing stages, has paid special attention to the aspects that might jeopardize the safety and health of the personnel that operates the machinery. As well as the compliance with current regulation on the matter, the manufacturer has adopted all the “rules of good craftsmanship”.
A44-P PROTECTION DEVICES The machine is equipped with protection shield for persons exposed to the risks due to the transmission of mobile elements taking part in working (driver blade, horizontal clamp, vertical clamp). STOP MODE Uncontrolled stop It is obtained by disconnecting the quick connect fitting from the main air supply.
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A44-P WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE PROCEDURES • In order to avoid that the components cause dangers or are damaged, the storage area must be covered (preferably a closed area) and accessible only for authorised personnel. • Avoid corrosive materials that could touch the machine •...
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A44-P The manual control lever with 2 positions button activates the following commands: • Pressing the foot pedal it activates the locking of the horizontal clamp; • Pressing pushbutton half-way down, it activates the vertical clamp and the position brake;...
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A44-P 4.7.2 Nail guide head replacement to change Wedges size The nail guide head must be changed each time you use nails of different sizes. Proceed as follows to replace it: • Loosen the locking screw of the nail guide head using the proper 5 mm Allen wrench (the screw is on the opposite side from the nails magazine(See pic.
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A44-P ADJUSTMENTS The machine has been completely tested and checked in Alfa Automation plants before its shipment. All the operator has to do is perform the following adjustments: 4.8.1 Setting stops for Wedges positioning The working stroke of the driver blade is adjusted by 2 stop handles positioned on a measurement gauge (see fig.
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A44-P In case of continued use without needing to remove the frontal clamp from its position, it is possible to fix it into the peg using the proper screw. When shipping the machine it is advisable to lock down the frontal clamp by using the supplied knob.
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When stacking 2 or more Wedges, increase the working pressure by 10/15 %. In order to allow an easy use of the machine tilted back ,the A44-P is equipped with a ballast cylinder with a regulator (Pict. 4.8.6.3) and a surge tank (located on the floor stand) that provide an air cushion to balance the weight of internal components when the machine is tilted.
A44-P ITEMS TO BE PERFORMED BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE Once the machine has been properly installed (as previously described), check that: • The magazine is loaded with the type of Wedges suitable with the mouldings to be assembled • The adjustment of the vertical and horizontal clamps are correct (chapter 4.8.2 and 4.8.3) •...
(pict. 5.2.1-B) • tighten the handle to lock the machine in position. Picture 5.2.2 A44-P in tilted position with metal extension arms Picture 5.2.1 TIPS FOR QUALITY JUNCTIONS Wedge types In order to allow the machine to make excellent quality joints using different materials, it has been necessary to manufacture different Wedges types for different uses (see attachment D).
A44-P Before performing any cleaning intervention, the operator must disconnect the air supply During the maintenance or repair operations is suggested to proceed as follows: • Before starting any operation place a sign “machine under maintenance” in a well visible position.
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A44-P TABLE 7. 2 - A TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY • Check that the minimum value indicated from Insufficient working pressure main regulator is higher than 3 Bar • Check that the Wedges sharpened side (glue Wedges wrongly positioned into the...
We remind you that only a qualified technician can repair the machine. Therefore we suggest the intervention of your local distributor or A-Plus Automation Center of Technical Assistance, which has access to qualified staff, proper equipment and tools, and who uses original spare parts.
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DICHIARAZIONE CE DI CONFORMITÀ 2006/42/CE (Allegato II parte A) Il sottoscritto, rappresentante il seguente fabbricante Costruttore A-Plus Automation S.r.l. Indirizzo Via Selva, 23/25, 47122 Forlì (FC) Italia ha incaricato la seguente persona autorizzata a costituire e conservare il fascicolo tecnico Nome A-Plus Automation S.r.l.
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CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 2006/42/CE (ATTACHED II part A) The undersigned, representing the following manufacturer Manufacturer A-Plus Automation S.r.l. Address Via Selva, 23/25, 47122 Forlì (FC) Italia has instructed the person authorized to compile and retain the technical file Name A-Plus Automation S.r.l.
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A44-P SCHEME D - SHARPENING TABLE SOFT WOOD HARD WOOD Very soft Soft Averaged soft Averaged hard Hard Very hard Height mm wood wood wood wood wood wood H 03* mm <> <> <> H 05* mm H 07 mm...
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