Rotabroach Element 50PM Manual

Rotabroach Element 50PM Manual

Pivot magnetic drilling& tapping machine

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Pivot Magnetic drilling& tapping machine
Model Number Element 50/1PM, Element 50/3PM
This machine (Serial Number ...........................) is CE approved.
Tel: +44 (0) 114 2212 510
Email: info@rotabroach.co.uk
Rotabroach Ltd
Burgess Road
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
United Kingdom
S9 3WD
Fax: +44 (0) 114 2212 563
Website:
www.rotabroach.co.uk
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  • Page 1 Pivot Magnetic drilling& tapping machine Model Number Element 50/1PM, Element 50/3PM This machine (Serial Number ......) is CE approved. Rotabroach Ltd Burgess Road Sheffield, South Yorkshire United Kingdom S9 3WD Tel: +44 (0) 114 2212 510 Fax: +44 (0) 114 2212 563 Email: info@rotabroach.co.uk...
  • Page 2 Element 50PM Manual Original Instructions Jul2018 Thank you for purchasing our Element 50PM magnetic drill. We would really like your feedback on the machine. Other products by Rotabroach: Thank you for your purchase of our product.
  • Page 3: Contents Of The Manual

    Element 50PM Manual Original Instructions Jul2018 CONTENTS OF THE MANUAL Section Description Page Intended use General safety rules Information plate symbols Specification Operational safety procedures Operating instructions Control panel operation Gear selection Magnet operation Extension cable selection Mounting of cutters...
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Element 50PM Manual Original Instructions Jul2018 1) INTENDED USE The intended use of this magnetic drill is to drill holes in ferrous metals. The magnet is used to hold the drill in place whilst the drill is functioning. It is designed for use in fabrication, construction, petrochemical and any other applications when drilling ferrous metal.
  • Page 5: Information Plate Symbols

    24. The use of any accessory or attachment, other than ones recommended in this instruction manual, may present a risk of personal injury. 25. Have your machine repaired by a qualified Rotabroach technician. This electric tool complies with the relevant safety rules. Qualified persons using original spare parts should only carry out repairs otherwise this may result in considerable danger to the user.
  • Page 6: Specification

    Element 50PM Manual Original Instructions Jul2018 4.Ear defenders must be worn when operating the machine. 4)SPECIFICATION Maximum hole cutting capacity in .2/.3C steel = 50mm dia. x 50mm deep Arbor bore = MT2 Motor Unit Voltages 110V 50-60Hz 230V 50-60Hz Normal full load 14.9 A...
  • Page 7: Operational Safety Procedures

    Apply a small amount of light oil lubricant regularly to the slide. • Cutter breakage is usually caused by insecure anchorage or a loosely fitting slide (Refer to routine maintenance instructions). • Only use approved cutting fluid. Rotabroach cutting fluid has been specially formulated to maximise the cutters performance.
  • Page 8: Control Panel Operation

    Element 50PM Manual Original Instructions Jul2018 7) CONTROL PANEL OPERATION...
  • Page 9: Gear Selection

    Element 50PM Manual Original Instructions Jul2018 8) GEAR SELECTION The Element 50 magnetic drill is fitted with a 2 speed gearbox. The gear is used to reduce the output speed when using larger cutters. Slide Selector Position Speed Controller Setting...
  • Page 10: Mounting Of Cutters

    Element 50PM Manual Original Instructions Jul2018 10) EXTENSION CABLE SELECTION The machines are factory fitted with a 3 metre length of cable having three conductors 1.5mm² LIVE, NEUTRAL and EARTH. If it becomes necessary to fit an extension cable from the power source, care must be taken in using a cable of adequate capacity.
  • Page 11: Remedies For Hole Making Problems

    Element 50PM Manual Original Instructions Jul2018 1: Press in the central button on the capstan hub, holding onto the capstan arms. 2: With the button pressed in, pull the capstan away from the main body, holding on to the capstan arms.
  • Page 12: Wiring Diagram

    Element 50PM Manual Original Instructions Jul2018 14) WIRING DIAGRAM Function Wire Colour Mains Live Input Brown Speed controller module Lead wire White Speed controller module Lead wire Mains Neutral Input Blue Field coil Lead wire Blue Field coil Lead wire...
  • Page 13 Element 50PM Manual Original Instructions Jul2018 Function Wire Colour Motor 'Reverse' Switch 0V White Motor 'Reverse' Switch +5V White Motor 'Forward' Switch 0V White Motor 'Forward' Switch +5V White Power 'ON' LED 0V White+Black Power 'ON' LED +5V White+Brown Motor 'Reverse' LED 0V (BLUE)
  • Page 14: Exploded View Of Machine

    Element 50PM Manual Original Instructions Jul2018 15) EXPLODED VIEW OF MACHINE...
  • Page 15: Parts List

    Element 50PM Manual Original Instructions Jul2018 PARTS LIST TS LIST Rotabroach Item# Description Qty/pcs RDC4001 Screw RD45607 M5 CSK Washer RDC4002 Guard support RDC4003PM Slide channel RDA4201 Screw M4×14 Button Head RDB3037PM Element E40 Guard RDC4004 Screw M4×8 Button Head...
  • Page 16 Element 50PM Manual Original Instructions Jul2018 Item# Rotabroach P/N Description Qty/pcs RDD4118 Screw M4×12 Button Head RDC4068 Screw RDC4069 Housing RDA5008 Handle insert RD4068 M4 nut RD45604 Earth label RDA4070 Cable clamp RDA4071 Screw M4×22CAP HD RDD4104 Capstan arm RDA3015...
  • Page 17: Exploded View Of Motor And Gearbox

    Element 50PM Manual Original Instructions Jul2018 16) EXPLODED VIEW OF MOTOR AND GEARBOX...
  • Page 18 Element 50PM Manual Original Instructions Jul2018 PARTS LIST Item# Rotabroach P/N Description Qty/pcs RDC4005 Motor assembly-230V RDC4006 Motor assembly-110V RDC4007 Circlip RDC4008 Oil seal washer RDC4009 Arbor spindle RDC4010 Roll Bearing RDC4011 Flat Key RDC4012 Tapping Screw RDB4008 Spring RDB3030...
  • Page 19 Element 50PM Manual Original Instructions Jul2018 Item# Rotabroach P/N Description Qty/pcs 8.36 RDC4030 Baffle plate 8.37 RDC4031 Tapping Screw RDC4032 Field coil-230V 8.38 RDC4033 Field coil-110V 8.39 RDC4034 Lead wire 8.40 RDC4035 Lead wire 8.41 RDC4036 Motor casing 8.42 RDC4037 Lead wire 8.43...
  • Page 20: Control Panel And Parts List

    Element 50PM Manual Original Instructions Jul2018 17)CONTROL PANEL AND PARTS LIST Item# Rotabroach P/N Description Qty/pcs RDA4051 Green Motor Switch RDC4090 Blue Motor Switch-Tapping RDC4092 Red LED RDA4036 Screw M3×12 BTTN HD RDC4094PM Control Panel Cover RDC4095PM Control Plate-230V Tapping...
  • Page 21: Fitting The Chuck

    • Replacing the chuck is the reverse sequence, by utilising RDC4086 (Drift). 19) MAINTENANCE In order to ‘get the best life’ out of your Rotabroach machine always keep it in good working order. A number of items must always be checked on Rotabroach machines.
  • Page 22 Element 50PM Manual Original Instructions Jul2018 Magnetic base Before every operation the magnetic base should be checked to make sure that there is no damage present. An uneven magnet base will cause the magnet not to hold as efficiently and may cause injury to the operator.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Element 50PM Manual Original Instructions Jul2018 20) TROUBLE SHOOTING ENANCE Magnet and motor do not function - Damaged or defective wiring - Defective fuse - Defective control unit - Defective power supply Magnet does function, the motor does not - Damaged or defective wiring...
  • Page 24: Cutter Selection And Speeds

    Element 50PM Manual Original Instructions Jul2018 21) CUTTER SELECTION AND SPEEDS Material Material Hardness Cutter Mild and free cutting steels <900N/mm² RAP or RAPL Mild and free cutting steels <900N/mm² SRCV or SRCVL Steel angle and joists <900N/mm² RAP or RAPL Steel angle and joists <900N/mm²...
  • Page 25 22) WARRANTY AND CE STATEMENTS Rotabroach™ warrants its machines to be free from faulty parts, under normal usage of machines, for a period of 12 months from initial date of purchase. All other parts (excluding cutters) are under warranty for 90 days, provided that the warranty registration card (or online registration) has been completed and returned to Rotabroach™...
  • Page 26 Element 50PM Manual Original Instructions Jul2018 CE Declaration of Conformity We hereby declare that this product has been tested and fully complies and conforms to the following standards and standards documents. EN61029-1:2009 +A11:2010 - Safety of transportable motor-operated electric tools. EN 12717:2001+A1:2009 - Safety of machine tools.

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Element 50/1pmElement 50/3pm

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