Contents Welcome ............................1 About this booklet ........................1 Getting help ..........................1 Kit contents ..........................1 Installing the Mist Coolant Option ....................2 Installing the coolant control panel ..................2 Installing the hoses in the cable carrier ..................2 Mounting the coolant tank .......................
Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Mist Coolant Option for your Sabre router. This option sprays a fine lubricant mist on the cutting tool to cool and lubricate it when cutting metals such as aluminum and brass. You do not use it when cutting non-metallic materials such as wood or plastic.
5CDTG /KUV %QQNCPV 1RVKQP Installing the Mist Coolant Option Installing the Mist Coolant Option involves the following steps: Install the coolant control panel on the carriage. Feed the coolant hoses through the cable carrier behind the beam. Mount the coolant tank Assemble the coolant tank Note: You must have a source of continuous compressed air between 90 psi minimum and 120 psi maximum.
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CDTG /KUV %QQNCPV 1RVKQP Feed the mist coolant hoses through the cable carrier until the ends of the hoses reach the bend in the cable carrier. Move the carriage to the front right corner of the table. Pull the hoses out of the cable carrier, then feed them back into the carrier through the same slot.
5CDTG /KUV %QQNCPV 1RVKQP Mounting the coolant tank Remove the fill hole cap from the tank top. Remove the two tank top screws attaching the top to the reservoir, then remove the top. Remove the two lower left beam end plate screws shown at the right.
CDTG /KUV %QQNCPV 1RVKQP Feed the black hose with the red stripe (coolant hose) through the yellow cap supplied in the kit as shown in the illustration. Attach the filter supplied in the kit to the GNNQY ECR end of the hose and feed it through the hole in the top of the tank reservoir until (KNVGT it rests on the bottom of the tank.
5CDTG /KUV %QQNCPV 1RVKQP Using mist coolant Note: The Mist Coolant Option cannot be used at the same time as the Chip Removal System or the Engraving Option. Disconnect the chip removal system vacuum hose from the vacuum shroud and tuck it behind the motor carriage. Remove the pressure foot and vacuum shroud from the carriage by removing two screws from each side of the shroud.
CDTG /KUV %QQNCPV 1RVKQP Remove the fill hole cap and check the coolant level before starting each job. Refill the tank, if necessary. Open both air valves by turning the control knobs one-quarter turn counterclockwise until you hear the air come out of the tips. 10.
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KUV %QQNCPV 1RVKQP 7UGT U CPWCN %QOOGPV %CTF Please take a moment to complete this questionnaire and mail it to Gerber Scientific Products or fax to 860-290-5568. We are working hard to produce documentation that will meet your needs. We value your comments.
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