Summary of Contents for AmeriBrade KAMIMURA TRIDENT
- Page 1 KAMIMURA TRIDENT MANUAL 2x48 Belt Grinder Setup, Maintenance and Troubleshooting AmeriBrade LLC Rev-A1 05/05/2022...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Assemble the Pedestal Stand if you ordered one. Skip to Step 2 if you did not order a Pedestal Stand................................2 Mount the Grinder Frame to your bench top, or your Pedestal Stand (whichever is applicable)..3 Test your motor for proper forward rotation without a belt by plugging in the grinder and starting the motor. -
Page 3: Assemble The Pedestal Stand If You Ordered One. Skip To Step 2 If You Did Not Order A Pedestal Stand
1. Assemble the Pedestal Stand if you ordered one. Skip to Step 2 if you did not order a Pedestal Stand. a. Hardware and feet will be included in a small white box labeled as follows: b. The 3/8 cap screws require a 5/16 allen wrench c. -
Page 4: Mount The Grinder Frame To Your Bench Top, Or Your Pedestal Stand (Whichever Is Applicable)
2. Mount the Grinder Frame to your bench top, or your Pedestal Stand (whichever is applicable). a. Where to find the hardware: i. Bench Top: If you are mounting the grinder to your own platform, you will need to provide the appropriate length hardware based on the thickness of your mounting surface. -
Page 5: Test Your Motor For Proper Forward Rotation Without A Belt By Plugging In The Grinder And Starting The Motor
3. Test your motor for proper forward rotation without a belt by plugging in the grinder and starting the motor. a. If your motor is rotating the wrong direction, contact AmeriBrade for help with correcting the issue. (760)-998-9602 P a g e... -
Page 6: Install And Tension A Belt
4. Install and Tension a Belt. a. Disengage the ratchet by pulling in on the finger lever (indicated with orange arrow below). b. Add or remove belt tension by lifting or lowering the tension handle (green arrow below). c. Spin the belt by hand for 2 to 4 full revolutions in the forward direction while roughly adjusting the tracking knob as indicated below to ensure the belt will not collide with the blue frame when the motor is started... -
Page 7: Shut Down
5. Shut Down a. Variable Speed Units: i. Push the Start/Stop switch down to shut down the machine and wait for the grinder to slow to a stop. Do not leave the Fwd/Stop/Rev switch in the center Stop position for extended periods of time without shutting off the Start/Stop switch. -
Page 8: Bogs Down Easily Under Load
Bogs Down Easily Under Load • Possible Causes o Maximum Speed is set too high (Variable Speed Units Only) ▪ Solution: Turn the MAX trimpot counterclockwise but no lower than the 10’ o clock position(shown below in 12’ o clock position): Always make sure the machine is disconnected from power before opening the speed controller or motor. -
Page 9: Slows Down And Speeds Up Spontaneously
Slows Down and Speeds Up Spontaneously • Possible Causes o Acceleration Setting needs tuning (Variable Speed Units Only) ▪ Solution: Adjust the ACCEL trimpot in 1/8 turn increments (maximum ¼ turn each way from original setting). First clockwise, then counterclockwise. Always make sure the machine is disconnected from power before opening the speed controller or motor o Deceleration Setting needs tuning (Variable Speed Units Only) -
Page 10: Won't Start
Won’t Start • Possible Causes o Breaker is Tripped ▪ Solution: Reset Breaker. If problem persists, see “Trips Breaker” section above o Fwd/Stop/Rev switch is set in the center “Stop” position (Variable Speed Units Only) ▪ Solution: Make sure a direction is selected by pushing the Forward/Reverse Switch up for forward or down for reverse o Start/Stop switch is not being pushed all the way into the start position... -
Page 11: Vibration
If the vibration source is not the motor or the small wheel, it may be the tension wheel or rubber contact wheel. Inspect each for signs of wear or damage. o Contact AmeriBrade to discuss the results of these experiments and to possibly replace worn/defective wheels ▪ (760)998-9602... - Page 12 compress (see image below for reference). Hold the shaft collar tight against the inside of the blue frame and re-tighten it with the 7/64” allen wrench. Turn the tracking knob clockwise to return the small wheel holder to a neutral position and use caution when running a belt for the first time to make sure the belt tracking is properly centered.
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Page 13: Belt Tracks Diagonally Across Platen
7/16” wrench to loosen the 2 screws holding on the replaceable platen plate and adjust it until the edge aligns with the edge of the belt. Re-Tighten the 2 screws. Broken Components Contact AmeriBrade to replace damaged components. Call: (760)998-9602 Email: info@ameribrade.com Shipping:...
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