INTRODUCTION THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING AN EXCEL BALER. You have selected a precision-engineered product designed with advanced features for modern recycling center baling. The power of intelligent engineering and use of the highest quality components available guarantee many years of maximum performance and reliable service from your baler.
BALER DOOR SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM EXCEL’s patented bale door interlock system provides total safety in closed door baling. If an operator attempts to open the latch while the baler is in operation, the motor stops then the platen decompresses and backs off the bale. The door also must be...
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SHORT STROKE CYCLE This feature enables the ram to cycle with shorter (8”)chamber penetration. The short stroke cycle produces approximately 17 seconds cycle time, allowing material such as corrugated cardboard to be baled at higher production rates. INTEGRATED CONVEYOR CONTROLS W/CONVEYOR MOTOR STARTER (optional) All conveyor controls are conveniently located on the control panel with the baler controls.
EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON Every unit manufactured by EXCEL has a RED extended head emergency stop button. All personnel should be aware that depressing this button at any time stops the machine from operating. Emergency Stop button(s) must not be over ridden or defeated in any way.
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SAFETY DECALS Replace all Safety Decals as they become unreadable or are missing. For proper decal replacement see the Decal list under the DETAILED PART IDENTIFICATION section of this manual. Obtain new Safety Decals at no charge, by contacting Excel Manufacturing.
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS The employer will establish a procedure for the locking and tagging out of energy sources as required by OSHA. The employer will provide training to all personnel involved in the operation, service and maintenance of the equipment. The employer will monitor the employees operation of the equipment, ensuring that safe practices are being followed. The employer will establish a program of regular inspections as outlined in the section CARE AND MAINTENANCE.
LOCK OUT/TAG OUT PROCEDURE GENERAL The following is an outline of the OSHA Standard for locking and tagging out equipment from hazardous energy sources. A comprehensive publication of this standard can be obtained from OSHA. The purpose of this procedure is to ensure that the equipment is isolated from its energy sources and rendered inoperative prior to service or maintenance.
BASIC PART IDENTIFICATION The parts diagram on the following page shows the location of key parts and baler controls. Some of the parts require installation. These parts have been shipped packed inside the baler. As you read the description of each part and control, find that part on your baler to familiarize yourself with its location.
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Diagram B. EXCEL Model EX62 Basic Parts Identification Diagram.
After the baler arrives, inspect the overall condition of the baler for damage during shipping. Remove all the loose parts and information papers. Make sure that all parts required for assembly have been received. If any items are missing or appear damaged, contact your EXCEL Manufacturing representative immediately.
HYDRAULICS Diagram E. Temperature/Sight Gauge The hydraulic system has been completely operated and tested at the factory. Check all hydraulic connections to insure that no leaks have developed during transit. Check the oil level within the reservoir. The oil in the temperature/sight gauge on the side of the reservoir should be even with the oil level arrow when the platen is fully retracted.
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Drill or punch a hole in the electrical enclosure to allow the electrical power line to enter the box. Protect parts from metal chips. After drilling or punching holes in the electrical box, extract all metal filings or chips from the box. Do not blow them out or premature contactor failure will result! Run electrical power lines from the customers MAIN disconnect switch to the electrical box.
Diagram G. Connecting Electrical Power to Disconnect Inside Box. Close the electrical box. Do not close the MAIN power supply switch or turn the handle to ON until instructed to do so in the START UP AND TESTING section of this manual. REMOVE ATTATCHED PARTS Open baler door and remove clean out tool from inside tube at top front of chamber.
INSTALLATION STEPS Block up front end of baler one foot off from floor. From underneath the baler, place a wire guide into a slot, sliding the front of the wire guide to the front of the baler. Push the guide into the slot completely, so that the front of the guide rests on the tube at the front of the baler, and so that the holes in the guide are aligned with those on the baler.
START UP AND TESTING Do not test this baler until all involved persons have completely read and understood this manual. Make sure that all access covers are in position and that the baler chamber door is closed and secured with the latch.
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Depress the green FORWARD button once again. The motor will start and the platen will move forward and then reverse automatically after reaching full extension into the bale chamber. It will return to its retracted position and the motor will shut off.
The employer must provide instruction and training in safe methods of work to employees before assigning them to operate, clean, service, maintain, or repair the equipment. Such instruction and training shall include procedures provided by EXCEL Manufacturing. Employers are responsible for repairing, prior to placing baler equipment into service, any mechanical malfunctions or breakdowns that affect the safe operation of the equipment.
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Diagram K. Operating Controls. START UP ALARM - When the baler disconnect switch is turned on, the emergency stop switch is released and the key switch is turned to hand or auto, the buzzer will sound and the red light will flash for 20 seconds before the baler and conveyor controls are unlocked.
FORWARD - Green Push Button When the SYSTEM is set to AUTO, depressing the FORWARD button activates auto cycle and starts the motor and the platen moves forward. When the platen reaches full extension into the bale chamber, it reverses automatically and returns to its original starting position.
BALE TYING After a complete bale is formed in the bale chamber, the blue BALE TIE OFF LIGHT at the top of the baler will illuminate. The baler and conveyor shuts off automatically with the platen in the correct forward position for tying the bale. Turn the key switch to the HAND position.
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Center the wire in the guide on the underside of the bale to assure that the wire will pull up completely and out of the slot when the two ends are secured together. This will prevent the wires from being cut by the edge of the wire guide. Diagram M.
BALE EJECTION The bale is ready to be ejected from the chamber after the machine has stopped with the BALE TIE OFF LIGHT illuminated and the bale has been tied following the previous instructions. All persons must be clear from the front of the baler when the bale is being ejected. Serious injury could result from the bale falling onto the pallet.
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AUTOMATIC BALING (PHOTO EYE CONTROLLED) Turn the BALER power disconnect to ON. Turn the SYSTEM key switch to AUTO. Turn the PHOTO EYE CONTROL switch to ON. When photo eye beam is broken, the baler starts and cycles automatically, without warning. Depress FORWARD or REVERSE to activate auto cycle.
FILLING OIL RESERVOIR EXCEL recommends the use of a premium grade antiwear hydraulic oil in our systems. The following table lists specifications for Mobil and Conoco products recommended by EXCEL. Other brands of oil are acceptable if they meet the specifications and oil cleanliness code listed in the oil selection table on the next page.
OIL SELECTION TABLE Conoco ISO Grade MV 32 Product Number MV32 Oxidation Control (ASTM D-943, hr) 4500 hours Pour Point, (°F), max. Flash Point, (°F), min. Viscosity SUS at 100°F SUS at 210°F cSt at 40°C cSt at 100°C ISO viscosity Grade Viscosity Index, min.
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Diagram L. Lubrication Chart. 9. Check that the bale tie light works when a bale is complete. 10. Test the door safety interlock. The motor should stop and the pressure to the platen decompresses if the latch is opened. The motor will not run if the door is not swung completely open when ejecting a bale.
2. Have an oil sample tested yearly and compare the result to the oil manufacturer's specifications. If oil does not meet specifications, replace. 105 gallon of oil as recommended in the Oil Selection Table on page 24 is required to fill the reservoir. SERVICE KITS 1. EX62 6 Month Service Kit: (A-1117) HP-1049 Breather Filter...
Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that can be easily corrected without the help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies. Before you call an authorized EXCEL Manufacturing service representative, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the check and adjustments listed for the trouble.
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TROUBLE POSSIBLE PROBLEM SOLUTION Motor won't start or makes growling Very low voltage Check power source noise Check motor nameplate Single Phased Check power source. Must have all three phases. Open motor leads Check continuity. Clean and tighten Rotor or bearings locked Check shaft for freeness of rotation Starter coil burned out Replace starter coil...
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TROUBLE POSSIBLE PROBLEM SOLUTION Motor continues to run and fails to Front Limit Switch out of adjustment See Limit Switch Adjustments return platen Pressure switch out of adjustment See Pressure Switch Adjustments Relief Valve out of adjustment See Relief Valve Adjustments Baler continues to cycle with empty Photo Eye and/or Photo Eye Reflector Clean Photo Eye and/or Photo Eye Reflector...
ADJUSTMENTS Adjustments are to be performed by authorized service technicians only. ROTATING CUTTING EDGE The shear blade is designed to make use of four cutting edges. Follow these instructions to remove the shear blade and revolve it to a fresh cutting edge. Fully retract the platen.
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Diagram M. Placement of Shim Material Between Platen and Nylatron. Reassemble the parts and slide into position under the platen. Replace the bolts and tighten securely. Check platen side clearance. Add shims to the side as needed to align wire slots in platen to wire slots in floor. Reactivate the power supply.
LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENTS Tools Required: 1/2" Wrench Before proceeding, make sure that the six inch long limit switch cam is set flush with the left end of the slide that it is mounted on. Also check to see that the limit switch arms are at right angles (90 degrees) to the switch bodies. Adjustment of the switches is made by loosening the nuts which hold the limit switch mounting angles to the aluminum housing.
3200 PSI on the pressure gauge. See Diagram O on the next page for correct location of compensator adjusting bolt. Never adjust the torque limiter bolt without contacting an EXCEL Manufacturing representative. (Torque limiter found on Vickers Pumps.) If this pressure cannot be attained, then the relief valve is bypassing.
PUMP ADJUSTMENT The pump is factory preset and must never be adjusted. The warranty will be void if the pump adjustment is tampered with before contacting Excel manufacturing. For more information, contact an EXCEL Manufacturing representative. PHOTO EYE ADJUSTMENT Perform this adjustment with the baler in hand position and photo eye off.
MAIN BALER REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. P-1035 Nylock Nut M-1050 Dog-Standard P-1095 Bolt P-1037 Gr. 8 Bolt – Torque 212 ft. lbs. P-1038 Flat Washer M-1056 Shear Edge M-6007 Shim Shear Edge P-1394 Socket Head Shoulder Screw A-1153 Scraper --- Up to Serial Number EX2359 A-1806 Scraper w/ Doubler Plate--- Serial Number EX2360 and Up...
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REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. A-1696 Turnbuckle -RH A-1697 Turnbuckle -LH P-1043 Nylock Nut P-1042 Bolt EP-1502 Proximity Switch A-1014 Clean Out Tool P-1052 Grease Zerk M-1614 Wear Plate A-1693 Main Baler Frame -RH A-1721 Main Baler Frame -LH Include model number and serial number when ordering parts.
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PLATEN REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. M-2046 Side Platen Shim VAR. M-5852 Shim VAR. A-1406 Platen M-2025 Bearing Rear/ Bottom/Side M-2023 Lower Bearing M-2039 Floor Shim Plates VAR. S-1010 Glide Retainer P-1033 Lock Washer Split P-1029 Bolt M-2034 Top Side Bearing P-1672 Flat Washer Include model number and serial number information when ordering parts.
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VALVES - FITTINGS REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. P-1046 Socket Head Cap Screw P-1047 High Collar Lock Washer HP-1010 Pilot Valve (Replacement) P-1030 Socket Head Cap Screw P-1032 High Collar Lock Washer HP-1007 Directional Valve -Main HP-2145 O-Ring Kit for HP-1007 P-1018 Socket Head Cap Screw P-1026...
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REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. A-2881 Reservoir Serial Number EX2409 and up M-1009 225A Reservoir Cover Weldment HP-1035 Hose HP-1062 Adapter HP-1061 O-Ring P-1038 Bolt P-1033 Lock Washer HP-1062 Adapter Include model number and serial number information when ordering parts.
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DECALS REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. D-1009 Motor Rotation Arrow D-1001 Small EXCEL Logo D-1008 WARNING - Access Panel D-1015 Bale Tie Light D-1024 Lock Out/Tag Out D-1082 200 Voltage D-1040 208 Voltage D-1002 230 Voltage D-1083 380 Voltage...
HOPPER BOLT PATTERN DIAGRAM The following diagram illustrates the location of holes on the baler to which optional hopper devices can be fastened. Holes in optional equipment must match the dimensions shown. The four holes shown on the baler are threaded for 3/8-16 UNC fasteners.
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EX62 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST CUSTOMER NAME ADDRESS SERIAL NUMBER INSPECTION DATE WEEKLY PROCEDURES Test Photo Eye Check Platen to Shear Edge Check Baler Disconnect & Lower Clearance Padlock Upper Check Oil Level Test Bale Tie Light Shims Required Adequate...
Warranty applicable in Continental United States only. EXCEL Models EX77, HV 9 & HV 10, 2R63, 2R9, 2R10 Signature 100, 150 & Signature 200 balers and appropriate conveyor systems will carry a warranty of: 1 year (2080 hours operation) parts and labor.
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