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Turbo Drill / TB 10 Plus SB 13 Plus / TB 13 Plus / TBZ 13 Plus SB 15 Plus / TB 15 Plus / TBZ 15 Plus OPERATING MANUAL...
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Important Notice! This operating manual has been prepared in the German language, which is the language of the original. All versions available in other languages are only the translations of the German original operating manual.
Contents Contents Contents Introduction Pillar Drilling Machine ..................... 7 1.1.1 Technical Data ..................7 1.1.2 Rating Plate of the Pillar Drilling Machine ..........8 1.1.3 Intended Use ..................9 1.1.4 Improper Use ..................9 Legal Provisions ....................10 1.2.1 Liability ....................10 1.2.2 Warranty ....................
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Contents Technical Description Functional Description ..................25 Machine Overview ....................26 Installation of the Machine Before Using the Machine Mounting Accessories and Options ............... 29 5.1.1 Mount Drill Chuck .................. 29 5.1.2 Installing the Cutter ................30 5.1.3 Set Drill Guard and Press ..............31 5.1.4 Installing Machine Vice .................
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Contents Shutting Down the Machine Switching the Machine Off ..................52 Press Emergency Stop of the Machine ..............53 Measures Before Maintenance and Repair ............54 Troubleshooting Error Messages on the Display ................55 Other Malfunctions and Remedies................ 56 Release of the Machine After a Fault ..............57 Maintenance of the Machine Inspection and Maintenance Intervals ..............
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Weight without packaging [kg] Weight incl. packaging [kg] permissible ambient temperature [°C] +10 to +40 Noise emission dB(A) Type SB 13 Plus SB 15 Plus TBZ 13 Plus TBZ 15 Plus Serial no. 212.502 212.750 212.650 212.765 Permanent/normal drilling per- [mm] 13/15...
Damage to the machine Damage to other property. Any improper use without exception is an action taken at the sole risk of the user. Any resulting liability claims against Arnz FLOTT GmbH Werkzeug- maschinen are excluded unless otherwise required by mandatory statutory provisions.
Arnz FLOTT GmbH Werkzeugmaschinen or as a buyer after a reselling original purchaser, the lia- bility of Arnz FLOTT GmbH Werkzeugmaschinen is limited to the liability under the Product Liability Act and under the general statutory provisions provided this operating manual has been adhered to.
Introduction 1.2.2 Warranty Warranty claims shall be submitted to Arnz FLOTT GmbH Werkzeugmaschi- nen immediately after the error or defect has been identified, stating the ma- chine number, the machine type and the serial number. Wear parts are not subject to warranty. The warranty is null and void in case...
Introduction Operating Manual This operating manual contains information and instructions which shall en- sure that the operating personnel can work safely, properly and economically on and with the machine. Only if the contents of the operating manual are un- derstood and observed, can Help to avoid hazards Reduce repair costs and downtime and Increase the reliability and service life of the machine.
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The technical staff are familiar with the accident prevention regulations, the relevant regulations and the operating conditions. Personnel of Arnz FLOTT GmbH Werkzeugmaschinen Personnel of Arnz FLOTT GmbH Werkzeugmaschinen is who is technical staff and employee of Arnz FLOTT GmbH Werkzeugmaschinen. Residual risks Residual risks are not obvious risks that are given during the operation of the machine.
Introduction 1.3.2 Illustrations and Signs in this Text To emphasize important information, this manual uses the following picto- grams, symbols and typographical signs. Pictograms General danger Indicates safety instructions which must be observed and which cannot be identified with a specific pictogram (e.g. one of the following pictograms). High electrical voltage Indicates the risk of electric shock.
Introduction Symbols The operating manual uses three different symbols: This symbol indicates a single handling instruction. If there are more than one instruction, they are numbered consecutively. This symbol indicates lists that consist of equal content. This symbol identifies subitem lists that are subordinate to the lists and also consist of equal content.
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Introduction Examples of safety instructions Warning Danger by improper use of the machine. The machine may only be operated by authorized and trained personnel. The machine may only be operated when it is in flawless condition. All safety devices must be present and fully functional. Note Check all screw connections before commissioning the machine Tight fit...
If you do not understand this operating manual or individual paragraphs, you should not start your activity. Ask the technical staff of the operating company or of Arnz FLOTT GmbH Werkzeugmaschinen before you get into a potentially dangerous situation. 2 1 2 6 0 1...
Check all safety devices for proper operation before operating the machine. Note Modifications, extensions and conversions of the machine that impair safety are strictly prohibited. They require the written approval of Arnz FLOTT GmbH Werkzeugmaschinen. Only use original spare parts if you need to replace components of the ma- chine.
Safety Instructions 2.1.4 The Working Staff Only authorized and trained personnel may work on and with the machine. Unauthorized persons are prohibited from using the machine. Personnel undergoing training or instruction or who are undertaking a general programme of education may only work on the machine under the continuous supervision of an experienced person.
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions for the Use of the Machine Use safety goggles Always wear the necessary goggles when working on and with the machine! Use safety shoes Always wear the necessary safety shoes when working and with the machine! Use protective clothing Always wear the necessary tight-fitting protective clothing when working on and with the machine!
Safety Instructions 2.2.2 Commissioning, Operation, Decommissioning Danger Danger by electric voltage. The machine (class A) is designed according to EN55011 for an industrial en- vironment. In other environments, appropriate measures on part of the operat- ing company may be necessary. Warning Danger due to improper work on and with the machine.
Safety Instructions Attention Danger due to inadequate lighting. The operator of the machine must ensure that there is adequate lighting to operate the machine. Attention Danger due to sharp-edged swarf. Do not remove swarf with your bare hands. The blowing out with compressed air is also unsuitable, since the swarf can easily get into the eye.
Safety Instructions Danger Danger due to improper maintenance of the machine. Only authorized and trained personnel may carry out the cleaning of the machine and the maintenance. For the machine to remain safe and have a long service life, you must comply with the maintenance works and intervals that are specified in this operating manual.
Safety Instructions Safety Devices of the Machine For the safety devices on the machine, see the figure in section 3.2 Machine overview on the page 26. Protective hood The protective hood serves as protection against intervention in the rotating drive unit and the electrical components. The protective hood may only be re- moved from the machine by qualified personnel for maintenance and repair.
Technical Description Functional Description FLOTT pursued high standards in developing the PLUS series. The goal was not another type of drilling machine – but drilling technology that is years ahead of the time. Innovative in ergonomics and design, which keeps FLOTT firmly anchored in the market "as a brand"...
Technical Description Machine Overview The following figure shows the individual outer components are shown, which may be different depending on the machine type. Machine base Drill lever Pillar Drill guard Arm / drilling table Spindle Clamping lever 10 Emergency stop button Hand crank Operator panel Toothed rack...
Installation of the Machine Installation of the Machine The machine usually comes packaged on a small pallet. Bear in mind the weight of the machine and, if necessary or appropriate, use transport equip- ment or a second person. Warning Danger of falling down of the transported object. The machine may only be transported by authorized personnel.
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Installation of the Machine 5. Mark the holes for fixing the machine base. 6. Move the machine slightly and drill out the holes (depending on the design with 2 or 4 through holes or dowel holes for M10). 7. Place suitable vibration dampers (rubber mat or rubber damper) under the machine base in order to absorb vibrations during operation.
Before Using the Machine Before Using the Machine Mounting Accessories and Options Depending on the order, the machine comes without machine vice and drill chuck. These optional components must be properly installed by the operator after the machine has been set up. 5.1.1 Mount Drill Chuck Note...
Before Using the Machine 5.1.2 Installing the Cutter Depending on how the workpiece is to be machined, the appropriate cutter (drill, countersink, reamer or tap) must be inserted into the chuck. Note Please note The technical data of this operating manual, in particular with regard to the performance limits and The technical data of the cutter manufacturer.
Before Using the Machine 5.1.3 Set Drill Guard and Press The drill guard is an important safety device of the machine and can be both adjusted in height and swung sideways. For the machining process, the height of the drill guard must be set correctly and swung as far as possible in the direction of the cutter.
Before Using the Machine Operating drill guard The drill guard is equipped with a protective switch in the machine housing. Only when the drill guard is swivelled to its protection position, the protective switch is activated and only then is released by the control system for opera- tion.
Before Using the Machine Adjusting the Height of the Machine Depending on the design of the machine, the drilling table or the machine head can be adjusted in height. This is always necessary if the distance from the drilling spindle to the workpiece has to be changed. 5.2.1 Adjust Turbo Drill and TB 10 Plus in height These models have no toothed rack adjustment, but they are equipped with a...
Before Using the Machine Connecting the Machine Electrically Warning Danger due to faulty electrical connection. Observe the electrical connection values in the operating manual and the rat- ing plate when connecting the machine. Excessive connection voltage may cause operator injury and damage to the machine.
Before Using the Machine Checks Before Commissioning Before putting the machine into operation, you need to check some points. These checks are needed for the safety and work preparation of all persons working on the machine. Take the utmost care in these checks so that you do not unnecessarily endan- ger yourself, other persons or the machine.
Operating the Machine Operating the Machine Read and observe the safety instructions in this operating manual before per- forming any work on and with the machine (see section 2.2 Safety instructions for the use of the machine, page 20). Control Elements of the Machine The machine has 4 important control elements, which are used by the opera- tor to operate the machine: The control panel with display...
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Operating the Machine Item Image Type Function Emergency Turns off the drive and the drill light. The display remains stop button switched on until the supply voltage of the frequency converter dies off. The button is used in every situation as an emergency stop button.
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Operating the Machine Emergency stop button (push-button) The control panel emergency stop button is used by the operator as a safety switch while working on and with the machine. You can use the emergency stop button to stop all drives and movements of the machine in the event of imminent danger, regardless of the currently se- lected operating mode or function.
Operating the Machine Drilling Through Hole Use safety goggles Always wear the necessary goggles when working on and with the machine! Warning Danger due to fast rotation of the drill spindle. Fast rotation of the drill spindle can result in hair or clothing being pulled in. This can lead to serious injuries.
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Operating the Machine 4. Before starting the machine, swivel the drill guard into its protection position in front of the cutter. This will activate the protective switch, which releases the operation of the machine. 5. If necessary: Press the push-button to select the drill type Drilling. The top left lamp lights when the drilling mode is selected.
Operating the Machine Drilling Hole with Limiter You can use the limited if a small series of holes with the same drilling depth is to be drilled. Limiter equipped with freewheel ensures the required drilling depth through mechanical limitation during the drilling operation. Use safety goggles Always wear the necessary goggles when working on and with the machine! Warning...
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Operating the Machine 4. Before starting the machine, swivel the drill guard into its protection position in front of the cutter. This will activate the protective switch, which releases the operation of the machine. 5. If necessary: Press the push-button to select the drill type Drilling. The lower right lamp lights when the Drilling mode is selected.
Operating the Machine Bore with Depth Adjustment The depth adjustment of the control system is only connected to an acoustic signal, there is no mechanical or technical limitation of the drill hole depth. Since the drilling process is carried out manually with the drill lever, it is also possible to drill deeper after the signal.
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Operating the Machine 4. Before starting the machine, swivel the drill guard into its protection position in front of the cutter. This will activate the protective switch, which releases the operation of the machine. 5. If necessary: Press the push-button to select the drill type Drilling. The top left lamp lights when the drilling mode is selected.
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Operating the Machine 11. Use the drill lever to slowly move the drill bit towards the workpiece by pressing down on the drill lever. Drill the through hole or blind hole in the workpiece. As soon as the pre-set drilling depth is reached, a signal ("beep") sounds. In addition, the drilling depth is shown in the display.
Operating the Machine Tapping with Depth Adjustment Tapping is carried out with a tap suitable for the pre-drilled hole. As soon as the pre-set threading depth is reached, the direction of rotation of the spindle automatically reverses so that the tap is move out of the cut thread. Use safety goggles Always wear the necessary goggles when working on and with the machine! Warning...
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Operating the Machine 4. Before starting the machine, swivel the drill guard into its protection position in front of the cutter. This will activate the protective switch, which releases the operation of the machine. 5. If necessary: Press the push-button to select the drilling type Tapping. The lower right lamp lights when the Tapping mode is selected.
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Operating the Machine Note Slightly correct the position of the spindle with the drill lever when cutting a thread. This will relieve the tensile force on the thread. This is especially im- portant for soft materials. 11. Use the drill lever to slowly move the tap towards the workpiece by press- ing down on the drill lever.
Operating the Machine Changing Drilling Parameters Changing speed The spindle speed can be changed at any time during a process. Adjust the speed accordingly by pressing the rotary switch/push-button Set the speed (rpm) by turning slowly and Apply the speed in the control system by pressing. The set speed is shown in the display.
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Operating the Machine Setting spindle stop In the control system you can basically set whether the spindle Remains permanently on after the machine start (until the machine stops) Is switched off automatically after the drilling operation and reaching the upper spindle position. This can for example be useful for safety reasons. In the basic setting, the spindle stop is switched off and can be set accordingly in the operator menus.
Language Sets the language of the dis- English play. Service pass- Enables the input of the service password exclusively for word FLOTT service technicians. 2 1 2 6 0 1 1 4 / 0 3 / 2 0 2 3...
Shutting Down the Machine Shutting Down the Machine Switching the Machine Off Warning Danger due to faulty electrical connection. Observe the electrical connection values in the operating manual and the rat- ing plate when connecting the machine. Excessive connection voltage may cause operator injury and damage to the machine.
Shutting Down the Machine Press Emergency Stop of the Machine The control panel emergency stop button is used by the operator as a safety switch while working on and with the machine. You can use the emergency stop button to stop all drives and movements of the machine in the event of imminent danger, regardless of the currently se- lected operating mode or function.
Shutting Down the Machine Measures Before Maintenance and Repair Danger Danger by electric voltage. Maintenance work on electrical components may only be carried out by au- thorized personnel (electricians). Make sure that the electrical equipment of the machine is de-energized for the period of maintenance. Wait at least 15 minutes before removing the protective hood of the machine.
Unlock emergency stop but- ton. If this does not help: Acknowledge with or rotary switch/push-button or Restart the machine or Contact FLOTT Service. Display off Machine is in standby mode. Acknowledge with the rotary switch/push-button. If this does not help: Restart the machine or Contact FLOTT Service.
Troubleshooting Other Malfunctions and Remedies The following table shows further faults and their elimination, which are not shown on the display. Warning Danger due to improper troubleshooting. Improper troubleshooting can result in danger to the operating staff and to the machine.
Troubleshooting Release of the Machine After a Fault Warning Danger due to improper troubleshooting. Improper troubleshooting can result in danger to the operating staff and to the machine. Specialized work on the mechanics and electrics may only be carried out by technical staff.
Maintenance of the Machine Maintenance of the Machine Inspection and Maintenance Intervals The following list for regular maintenance gives an overview of the minimum scope of works required to ensure trouble-free operation. It depends on the respective operating conditions and the wear of the machine whether and to what extent further care and maintenance is required.
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Maintenance of the Machine Maintenance interval Assembly Maintenance activities group Danger Before starting any maintenance or cleaning work, you must shut down the machine ( (see section 7 Shutting down the machine). Machine Free the machine from swarf. Use a hand brush. in general Free machine and area around the machine from cooling lubricants.
Maintenance of the Machine Dismantling Drill Chuck Danger Danger due to unintentional start-up of the machine. You must shut down the machine prior to starting any maintenance or cleaning work. The different machines types use two basic procedures to disassemble the drill chuck: Spindle with hexagon nut Spindle with pin opening...
Maintenance of the Machine 9.2.2 Dismantling drill chuck with pin punch The drill chuck must be dismantled with the help of a second person. Attention Damage to the spindle or drill chuck. Make sure that when dismantling the chuck, it does not fall onto the drilling ta- ble or vise.
Maintenance of the Machine Installing/Removing the Protective Hood In order to carry out the various maintenance and repair work on the electrical system and the drive unit, the protective hood of the machine must be disman- tled. Danger Danger by electric voltage. Maintenance work on electrical components may only be carried out by au- thorized personnel (electricians).
Maintenance of the Machine 6. Swing the protective hood with the cable connected to the right behind the drill lever. 7. Place the protective hood on the drilling table. The head side of the protective hood rests on the drill ta- ble with the opening facing up.
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Maintenance of the Machine 4. Lower the protective hood onto the machine head and make sure that it fits correctly. 5. Insert the 2 side Phillips screws into the protective hood and tighten them by hand. The protective hood is now installed and the machine can be used again. 1 4 / 0 3 / 2 0 2 3 2 1 2 6 0 1...
Maintenance of the Machine Tensioning or Replacing Ribbed V-belt In order to carry out the various maintenance and repair work on the electrical system and the drive unit, the protective hood of the machine must be disman- tled. Danger Danger by electric voltage. Maintenance work on electrical components may only be carried out by au- thorized personnel (electricians).
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Maintenance of the Machine 4. On the bottom of the motor bracket, loosen the two size 4 and 5 hexagon socket screws, respectively, to loosen the motor and rear pulley. This will relieve the tension of the ribbed V-belt. Note Please note that only original spare parts from the manufacturer May be used.
Maintenance of the Machine Replace Control Panel In the event that the control panel or button of the control panel are defective, the control panel must be replaced as a whole. Danger Danger by electric voltage. Maintenance work on electrical components may only be carried out by au- thorized personnel (electricians).
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Maintenance of the Machine 5. Remove the control panel and replace it with a new one. 6. Plug in the power plug and the multipolar connector into the respective connector sockets on the back of the control panel. 7. Place the control panel in the insert of the protective hood.
Maintenance of the Machine Repair Most of repair work requires special knowledge of materials, components, test stands and equipment. Therefore, this work must only be carried out in consul- tation with the manufacturer. Danger Danger by electric voltage. Repair work on electrical components may only be carried out by authorized personnel (electricians).
Spare Part List Spare Part List This does not apply to parts no longer manufactured Order number due to technical innovations! Fig. Item Designation Turbo Drill TB 10 Plus TB13 Plus TB 15 Plus Protective hood 212551 212551 – – Control panel * 212581 212581...
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Spare Part List This does not apply to parts no longer manufactured Order number due to technical innovations! Fig. Item Designation SB 13 Plus TB 13 Plus SB15 Plus TB 15 Plus Protective hood 212551 212551 212551 212551 Control panel * 212581 212581 212581...
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Fig. Item Designation Turbo Drill TB 10 Plus SB 13 Plus SB 15 Plus TB 13 Plus TB 15 Plus TBZ 13 Plus TBZ 15 Plus Bracket 212513 212513 212513 212772 Retaining bolt at top 212514 212514...
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Fig. Item Designation Turbo Drill TB 10 Plus SB 13 Plus SB 15 Plus TB 13 Plus TB 15 Plus TBZ 13 Plus TBZ 15 Plus Motor * 212681 212681 212681 212791 010073 Ribbed V-belt * –...
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(Signature) (Place/Date) Technical documention and other data have to be sourced from Arnz FLOTT GmbH Werkzeugmaschinen. The original text of this operation manual has been written in German and translated into English. 1 4 / 0 3 / 2 0 2 3...