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Imprint Manufacturer: UNIFLEX-Hydraulik GmbH Robert-Bosch-Strasse 50-52 D-61184 Karben Germany Phone: +49 (0) 60 39 / 91 71 - 0 Fax: +49 (0) 60 39 / 91 71 - 181 This Operating Manual of the machine is a translation; the origi- nal is in German.
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EC / UK - Declaration of Conformity In accordance with EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and UK-Sup- ply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. The following machine ET9650 was developed, designed and manufactured in compliance with EC Directive 2006/42/EC and UK-Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, in the sole responsibility of UNIFLEX-Hydraulik GmbH Robert-Bosch-Strasse 50 - 52...
About this document The "Cutting machine ET9650" is consistently designated as ma- chine in this Operation Manual. This Operation Manual includes important notes on how you oper- ate your machine/unit safely, properly and economically. Use not in compliance with the intended purpose may result in haz- ard to the operator's health and life and/or in the risk of damage to/the machine/unit.
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• national provisions, occupational safety regulations and appli- cable environmental protection regulations are fully complied with; • persons working on the machine/unit are adequately qualified; • persons working on the machine/unit are suitable for operating the machine/unit; • the Operation Manual has been read and understood. One hardcopy of the Operation Manual must always be kept at a designated place where the machine/unit is used.
Storage The Operation Manual is part of the machine/unit and must be kept near the machine/unit at all times. Upon disposal of the ma- chine/unit, the Operation Manual must also be handed over. Name plate The name plate is fixed near the power cable. Abbreviations cutting knife, plain cutting knife, with slots...
Safety instructions Presentation of warnings Warning notes in the Operation Manual warn against risks involved with the handling of the machine/unit. Risk levels are identified as follows: The signal word HAZARD identifies an imminent hazard resulting in HAZARD! serious injuries or death. This warning is supplemented by a trian- gular hazard symbol.
➢ persons with a restricted capability for the operation of machines (e.g. under the influence of drugs, alcohol or narcotics) Use of the control in compliance with the intended purpose also in- cludes compliance with the instructions in this Operation Manual. Use for other than the intended purpose Any other use is considered as being not in compliance with the in- tended purpose, in particular:...
Risk of squeezing There is a risk of squeezing on the moving parts. Tilting hazard The risk of tilting mainly exists while the machine is being trans- ported. • Observe the machine's centre of gravity during transport. 2.3.2 Risks imposed by electricity There is a risk of electrocution near the live parts! •...
• provide health monitoring 2.3.5 Risks in case of fire The operating staff has to be familiar with the location as well as with operating the fire alarm and fighting means. Free access to this equipment must be ensured. Use extinguishing powder in case of fire. Safety 2.4.1 Working area The working area is defined as the area all around the machine...
2.4.2 Emergency-stop The machine is fitted with an emergency-stop button. Immediately activate the emergency-stop function (1) in cases of emergency. Remedy the cause of the emergency stop first before re-starting the machine.
2.4.3 Warning signs on the machine Cutting risk on the cutting knife Hand injury on the cover Danger from electric current at the power supply line Risk of eye injuries Wear safety goggles...
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Risk of hearing damage Wear ear protection Illegible or missing warning signs must immediately be replaced by the operator.
(14) Return stroke setting The machine requires an electrical connection and a compressed air connection. The pressure of the compressed air can be adjusted at the compressed air maintenance unit (5). The bending pins (1) prevent the cutting knife from getting jammed by the work piece and enhance the cutting performance.
Technical data Machine Dimensions L x W x H 985 x 815 x 580 mm Weight approx. 140 kg Noise level 85 dB(A)* Protection class IP 42 Operation mode S6-60% Function Hose feed Pneumatic Brake motor Extraction connection Ø 76 mm Cutting knife TM C 400 x 4 x 30 mm Work piece capacity...
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Electrical connection Power rating 4.6 kW Voltage rating 400 V ± 10 % 50/60 Hz, 3 phases Back-up fuse 20 A (delayed) Short circuit current lk3p 6,7 kA Short circuit current lp3p 9,7 kA Full load current of circuit 16,5 kA Full load current of 0,48 kA control circuit (primary)
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Ambient conditions C – 40 Ambient temperature 45 % – 65 % Air humidity The * data are theoretical/computed values, or values measured on a prototype. Actual values may vary slightly, depending on the ma- chine.
Transport and commissioning Transport The goods should be transported in the original packaging. During transport, the goods must be secured safely within the packaging. All applicable laws and regulations relating to securing loads shall be observed during transport. The machine may only be unloaded and transported by means of a lift truck or a crane.
WARNING! Danger from tilting machine! The machine may tilt if it is transported improperly. There is a risk of being injured. • Only lift the machine at the designated points. Lift the machine using the lifting lug (1) and transfer it to the installation site.
Check the pneumatic hoses for damage and secure fitting. Train the operating staff and record training sessions in “Dec- laration of trained staff”, Section 9. WARNING! Risk of injuries! Machine components might loosen during transport. Such com- ponents might be flung out during the cutting process. There is a risk of being injured.
4.3.2 Extraction process for TMC cutting knife WARNING! Risk of fire During cutting, there is a risk for life and health due to the fire hazard from flying sparks. • Only operate the machine with a spark extinguisher. • Clean the machine and spark extinguisher after each use (see “Cleaning”...
Establish the compressed air connection between the network and the compressed air maintenance unit (1) using a pneu- matic hose Ø 8 mm (G ¼ “). 4.3.4 Electrical connection WARNING! Risk by electrical voltage! There is a risk of electrocution near the live parts! •...
ATTENTION! Risk of damage to machinery! Operating the motor in the wrong direction of rotation results in the loosening of the knife attachment. • Ensure that the rotational direction of the motor is correct. Observe the red arrow on the motor cover. •...
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Switch off the machine at the main switch and secure it against unintentional restart. The blocking system (2) is adjusted so that it secures the knife protection when the protective cover is open and can be mo- ved smoothly when the protective cover is closed. Turning anti-clockwise releases the blocking system earlier.
4.3.6 Initial operation WARNING! Risk for life and health! Improper use imposes risks for life and health. • The initial operation may only be performed by qualified maintenance staff (machine fitters). • If unusual noises can be heard, switch off the machine im- mediately and eliminate the cause.
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Loosen the foot pedal and wait until the hose feed (5) has re- turned completely. Test run with work piece Open the protection cover (1). Position the bending pin (2) according to the hose diameter; see “Cutting the work piece” in Section 5. Position the work piece on the cutting plate between the bend- ing pin (2) and the hose feed (5).
Operation What you have to observe The operator has received the Operation Manual from the owner, has read and understood it and will observe it. Before starting and/or re-starting • Ensure sufficient illumination of the working area of the ma- chine.
Work piece cutting 5.3.1 Prerequisites ATTENTION! Damage to the machine The knife may be damaged when the machine is operated wit- hout hose prestressing. • Never cut without bending (X). • Adjust the bending pin and the workpiece. Prerequisites for a correct cutting process: •...
• The work piece must completely bear on the cutting plate. 5.3.2 Cutting individual hoses WARNING! Cutting risk There is a risk of cutting your extremities when cutting work pieces. • Do not reach into the working area of the cutting machine during operation.
Open protective cover (1). Position the bending pin (2) according to the hose diameter; (see “Cutting the work piece” in Section 5). Position the work piece on the cutting plate between the bend- ing pin (2) and the hose feed (5). Close protective cover (1).
Adjust the return stroke setting (1) by turning it to the desired position using a screwdriver. Turning the return stroke setting in a clockwise direction increases the return stroke path. Stop Complete the cutting process. Deposit the work piece outside the machine. Deactivate the main switch (1).
Inform the fitter in case of damage or other irregularities. Overload protection The motor is protected against overload by a motor protection switch. After a motor overload, if any, let the motor cool down and restart it. The restart protection prevents an unintentional restart of the ma- chine.
Cleaning WARNING! Risk for life and health! There is an acute risk of injuries when working in the danger zone of the cutting knife. • Disconnect the machine from all energy sources and secure it against switching on unintentionally. • Wear cut-proof gloves.
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Disconnect the metal hose from the spark arrester (2). Vacuum out the spark arrester (2). Mount the metal hose on the spark arrester (2).
Maintenance Regular maintenance will ensure the continuous operation reliability of the device. What you have to observe This Section describes action to be taken by you as the fitter regu- larly to ensure the troublefree use of the machine/unit. • Maintenance work may only be performed by qualified mainte- nance staff (machine/unit fitters).
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Maintenance item Cutting tool Cutting knife: Check cutting edge for sharpness, cracks and breakouts; resharpen (only TM and TMG cutting knife) or replace knives as appropriate. Coating: check (TMC cutting knives only). Bolted connections: check and retighten if neces- sary. Machine: Cleaning Extraction line: Cleaning Chip box: emptying, cleaning...
Knife replacement WARNING! Risk for life and health! Knife replacement imposes a significant risk of injuries to the hands. • Always wear cut-proof gloves when replacing the knives. Complete the cutting process. Deposit the work piece outside the machine. Disconnect the machine from the power supply. Open the protective cover (3).
The machine cover should be lifted up by two people using the strap grips. Release the four screws (4) of cutting knife cover (5). Remove the cutting knife cover (5). Hold the shaft (8) with a SW 8 hexagon socket wrench and re- lease the nut (7) using an SW 46 open-end wrench.
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WARNING! Risk of injuries The motor brake is a major safety element of the machine. For this reason, the machine must in no event be operated without any functional motor brake and only with mounted fan runner cover. • Check and readjust the motor brake regularly. •...
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The machine cover should be lifted up by two people using the strap grips. Remove nuts on the plastic cover (5) and remove the plastic cover. Block the shaft using a hexagon socket wrench and turn the adjusting nut to the right using an open-end wrench. Secure the plastic cover (5).
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If the problems with the brake continue, immediately contact the UNIFLEX Hydraulic Service desk: Tel. +49 (0)6039/9171-0...
Troubleshooting Error Cause Remedy Machine does not cut Main switch is off Switch on the main switch. Power plug defective Check the power plug, replace if necessary. Motor defective Contact service. Main switch defective Contact service. Cutting knife worn Check cutting knife for wear, replace if necessary.
Decommissioning, disposal WARNING! Risk by electrical voltage! There is a risk of electrocution near the live parts! • Shut down the machine/unit. • Disconnect the machine/unit from the power supply. CAUTION! Risk of injuries! Contact with consumables, e.g. oils, greases, test media, im- poses a risk of injuries for the skin, eyes, respiratory and intesti- nal tracts! •...
Consumables and waste Observe applicable national environmental protection and waste disposal regulations. Return consumables, e.g. oils, greases, test media, to supplier - they are hazardous waste. Also observe the information given on the safety data sheet.
Spare parts list 9.3.1 Mechanical equipment - Chassis Item Quantity Part code Designation 323.135.0 Chassis 323.040.1 Electric drawer 323.116.3 Cover plate 323.051.3 Base plate...
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Item Quantity Part code Designation 323.029.4 Guidance, front 323.020.4 Pin for knife protection 323.046.4 Fork of blocking bar 323.047.4 Guide sleeve 323.032.3 Blocker 323.035.4 Axle 323.102.4 Power connector 323.043.4 Transducer 323.091.4 Distance block 323.092.4 323.212 Pressure spring actuator 323.206 Adjusting ring 798.510007 Pin EN 22340 Type B 8 x 30 798.610002...
Item Quantity Part code Designation No pic- 3166 Red direction arrow ture No pic- 777.031 Power supply disconnection warning sign ture 9.3.4 Electric equipment Item Quantity Part code Designation 322.401 Main power switch 322.400 Rectifier 800.083 Serial terminal 800.022 Securing clip 800.084 Protective conductor terminal Motor protection switch...
Item Quantity Part code Designation No picture VME 0265 Fine wire fuse 323.204 Roller lever switch 307.010 Safety switch Electric motor with brake No picture 320.111 No picture 8.12.031 Mounted housing No picture 888.228 Socket insert Foot pedal No picture 8.00.030 Metal oxide varistor 9.3.5 Pneumatic equipment...
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Item Quantity Part code Designation No pic- Sound absorber 405.080 ture...
Declaration of qualified staff I herewith declare that I have attended an internal training for the operation of the UNIFLEX machine and have been informed on all safety-related details. In addition I declare that I have read and un- derstood this Operation Manual completely. City Date Name...
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