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OWNERS MANUAL
FOR MEC MODEL 408 CHANDELLE
CAUTION: ANY MEC CLAY TARGET MACHINE MUST BE IN THE
DISARMED STATE WITH THE BATTERY DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO
MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, LOADING THE CLAY TARGETS OR
TRANSPORTATION OF MACHINE.
Step 1 – Securely set the machine on level ground, either on the optional T Cart
with hardware supplied or a pallet. If using a pallet, please make sure that it is
fastened with clamps to keep machine from tipping.
IF NOT FASTENED
SECURELY, SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE TO MACHINE CAN OCCOUR!!!
DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY. Ensure that the machine is in the
DISARMED/SAFE
position.
Step 2 – In most cases, your machine has been supplied to you ready to fire. If
so, please proceed to Step 3. If your machine is supplied in a box without its
carousel (shown below) fitted, you will need to attach it to the machine. Simply
slide the carousel weldment onto the top plate shaft. If no grease is present,
please add a little bit to the shaft. You may have to spin/rotate the carousel for it
to slide on. Next, place the gray plastic collar over the shaft and onto the flange
bearing in the carousel. Now place the ¾" washer and nut onto the threads and
tighten. Do not over tighten. You want a little bit of resistance there, but not too
much. You shouldn't be able to spin the carousel with one finger.
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Summary of Contents for Mec 408
- Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL FOR MEC MODEL 408 CHANDELLE CAUTION: ANY MEC CLAY TARGET MACHINE MUST BE IN THE DISARMED STATE WITH THE BATTERY DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, LOADING THE CLAY TARGETS OR TRANSPORTATION OF MACHINE. Step 1 – Securely set the machine on level ground, either on the optional T Cart with hardware supplied or a pallet.
- Page 2 Step 3 – Your machine is factory set to White Flyer clays. Sizes may vary by manufacturer, so you may need to check the height / clearance of the knife- edges by placing a clay in the carousel. Rotate the carousel so that the clay starts to pass underneath the inner and outer knife separator blades.
- Page 3 Step 5 – Adjust the machines elevation by loosening the black handle on the elevation slots on either side of the machine. Tip machine backwards to the desired angle and then retighten the black handle firmly. Step 6 – Adjust machine tilt by loosening the black lever at the front of the square base plate upright slot.
- Page 4 Please note that on all MEC Chandelle machines a Rabbit Plate will need to be fitted to the Throwing Plate to allow Rabbit targets to be thrown. FITTING THE RABBIT PLATE Before attempting to work on the machine, please ensure that the machine is in DISARMED/SAFE position and that the battery is disconnected.
- Page 5 Step 2 – The Rabbit Plate is attached to the back side of the Throwing Plate and will need to be removed using a 7/16” wrench. There are four Allen bolts, attaching the Rabbit Plate to the Throwing Plate. Step 3 – With the Rabbit Plate removed, it now needs to be attached to the front side of the Throwing Plate as shown in the photo below.
- Page 6 Step 4 – Refit the Outer Guard to the side of the machine. Step 5 – The Clay Deflector that is attached to the inside of the Outer Guard will now need to be adjusted. This is done by un-winding the two lower 7/16” locknuts on the side of the outer guard.
- Page 7 Step 7 – Fill the machine with targets and set the tilt and elevation before reconnecting the battery. Step 8 – Check that the ON/OFF/DISARM toggle switch on the grey control box in the OFF position. Connect the terminals from the wire harness to the battery. A fully charged, good quality, deep cycle marine battery is recommended.
- Page 8 Step 11 – To check for clay flight and direction, fire the trap using the ON/OFF/DISARM toggle switch exactly as before, and press and release the DISARM toggle. This will fire one clay and will not rearm itself. Note – holding the disarm toggle will continually fire clay targets.
- Page 9 Step 16 – To disarm the machine, push the toggle switch to the DISARM position, allowing the machine to throw the last clay before the toggle springs back to the OFF position. Your machine is now operating smoothly and ready for use. It is critical that you never load or make adjustment to the machine unless it is disarmed, and the battery disconnected.
- Page 10 FAULT FINDING MECHANICAL CAUTION: ANY MEC MACHINE MUST BE IN THE DISARMED STATE WITH THE BATTERY DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, LOADING WITH CLAYS OR TRANSPORTING 1. The Machine breaks clays - Check loading cycle first: Check that clay in the carousel is intact, not chipped or cracked. If in doubt, remove suspect clays and refill with ones known to be intact.
- Page 11 Check throwing cycle next: Check that the bolt holding the arm to its clamp block is tight. Check arm for chunks missing from the black arm rubber or any other physical damage to the arm. If damage has occurred the black arm rubber should be replaced. Check for damage to the throwing plate, in case it has been dented, bent or burred.
- Page 12 3. Carousel does not rotate. Check the following: The Carousel pusher arm is not jammed with broken clays or dirt. The pusher return spring is broken or missing. With the pusher arm withdrawn, the carousel should be free to rotate with a small amount of friction.
- Page 13 FAULT FINDING ELECTRICAL CAUTION: ANY MEC MACHINE MUST BE IN THE DISARMED STATE WITH THE BATTERY DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, LOADING WITH CLAYS OR TRANSPORTING 1. Machine does not Arm Check: Battery is charged and that connections are tight.
- Page 14 Check the above items. (c) If your machine has a Gray Arm / Dis-arm box. Make sure the wires inside are in good shape, free of corrosion and not pinched on the bottom of the box. Green to White would by-pass the switch and arm the machine. This would indicate a faulty switch. 3.
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