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CHALLENGE SPARTAN 185 SERVICE MANUAL Provided By http://www.MyBinding.com http://www.MyBindingBlog.com...
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Serial Numbers 051001 & Up ECHNICAL ERVICE ARTS ANUAL SPARTAN 185 SA/A/AEP AUTOMATIC PAPER CUTTER Sold and Serviced by The Challenge Machinery Company 6125 Norton Center Drive Norton Shores, MI. 49441 www.challengemachinery.com F.185-T Jul. 2006...
1.0 Introduction 1.0 Introduction THIS MANUAL is designed to help you get the most from your Challenge equipment. Keep this manual in a safe, convenient place for quick reference by operators and service personnel. SAFETY ALERT! This symbol means CAUTION: Personal safety instructions! Pay special attention to the instructions in bold type.
2.0 Safety 2.0 Safety 2.1 Precautions • This machine is designed for one-person operation. Never operate the machine with more than one person. • Safe use of this machine is the responsibility of the operator. Use good judgment and common sense when working with and around this machine.
2.0 Safety 2.3 Warning Label Definitions The following warning labels are found at various locations on your machine. Read and understand the meaning of each symbol. If a label is lost from the machine, it should be replaced. HAZARDOUS AREA Disconnect power before cleaning, servicing, or making adjustments not requiring power.
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2.0 Safety !OJO! This Este simbolo de alerta de seguridad significa ¡ OJO ! - INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDADPERSONAL. Lea las instrucciones porque se refieren a su seguridad personal. Fall de obedecer las instrucciones que siguen podria resultar en lesiones corporales. •...
Challenge. The Challenge Machinery Company assumes no liability for any modification or alteration to any Challenge products, and any such modification or alteration to any Challenge product is not authorized by The Challenge Machinery Company. Any modification or alteration of any Challenge product...
3.0 Maintenance Guide 3.1 Routine Maintenance (All Models) DISCONNECT POWER before making any adjustments or lubricating. See page 6, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, for Power Lockout Procedure. A clean, lubricated machine will run longer, smoother, cut more accurately, with less downtime and fewer costly repairs.
3.0 Maintenance Guide 3.2.3 Machine Exterior • The machine’s exterior should be cleaned with a non-abrasive water based detergent applied to a damp cloth. • Always be careful when cleaning around safety warning labels. Use limited amounts of cleaners in those areas. 3.3 Lubrication (All Models) 3.3.1 Clamp Send the clamp down, then turn off the power.
3.0 Maintenance Guide Grease Guide Shaft Grease Lead Screw Figure 3 3.4 Accessing the Electrical Panel (All Models) SHOCK HAZARD, CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. DISCONNECT POWER before accessing the electrical panel. See page 6, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, for Power Lockout Procedure. To access the electrical panel for electrical troubleshooting, electrical adjustments, or for access to the inside of the machine, open the panel as shown in Figure 4 below.
3.0 Maintenance Guide 3.5 Adjustments Some of the following tests require the machine to be operational for checking and adjusting. Be very careful that tools and other people are clear of moving parts and that the cutter is not accidentally operated while adjustments are being made. Whenever possible, disconnect the power and lock it out (see SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, page 6) unless the directions specifically require the machine to be powered.
3.0 Maintenance Guide Backgauge Adjusting Screws and Jam Nuts Backgauge Adjusting Screws and Jam Nuts Figure 6 4. Back off the adjusting screw on the side that the trim occurred, then tighten the other screw. 5. Tighten jam nuts and make another test. Continue to adjust and test until no trim occurs when testing either sequence.
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3.0 Maintenance Guide Accurate Questionable Figure 7 4. The backgauge accuracy can be corrected by adjusting the preset screw attached to the bottom of the backgauge nut assembly (Figure 8). Preset Screw Figure 8 Turn off power and disconnect the power cord. Remove the rear bottom cover. Place a 3/16”...
3.0 Maintenance Guide 3.5.3 Backgauge Accuracy Adjustment (Models: AEP) Refer to the Spartan 185 AEP Operator’s Manual. 3.5.4 Knife Bar Gib Adjustments (All Models) 1. Send the knife to the “down” position by making a cut and when the knife reaches the table, continue to hold the left cut button while releasing the right cut button and switching off the power.
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3.0 Maintenance Guide Viewing Hole Viewing Hole Knife Adjusting Screw Figure 10 If knife is cutting deeper on one side than the other, use the following procedure to adjust: 1. Flip the cut stick to a new position and raise the knife depth by several turns of the knife adjusting screw (Figure 10).
3.0 Maintenance Guide 8. Tighten the (5) accessible knife screws, replace top cover and display panel, restore power to machine, raise knife up by turning on power switch, and tighten (1) remaining knife screw. 3.5.6 Backgauge Gib Adjustments (All Models) If the backgauge does not stay square or moves up and down or back and forth when jogging paper against it, the backgauge gib screws may be loose or worn.
3.0 Maintenance Guide Rear Collar Front Collar Figure 13 5. Turn front hand wheel back and forth to make sure it turns freely with no excess play. 6. Replace electrical panel cover. 3.5.8 Line Light Adjustment (All Models) The line light can be adjusted if necessary as follows: 1.
3.0 Maintenance Guide 3.5.9 Front Guard Switch Adjustment (All Models) The front guard interlock switches must be adjusted correctly in order for machine to function properly and safely. To adjust: 1. Turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. 2.
3.0 Maintenance Guide Make necessary adjustments by turning the Sequence Adjustment Screw (Figure 16) located on the electrical panel (See Section 3.4 Accessing the Electrical Panel, page 12). Sequence Adjustment Screw Figure 16 3.5.11 Clamp-Up Limit Switch Adjustment (Models: A and AEP) The clamp-up limit switch determines where the clamp stops in the “up”...
3.0 Maintenance Guide 4. Loosen bracket mounting screws (Figure 18), and slide bracket up or down, depending on the type of adjustment needed. Lowering the bracket will lower the “up” position of the clamp, raising the bracket will raise the “up” position of the clamp. Then tighten screws, and also check to make sure the screws mounting the switch to the bracket are tight.
3.0 Maintenance Guide Mounting Screws Figure 19 5. Replace bottom cover. Turn on power and make a cut. Check position of knife – USE CAUTION, THE KNIFE EDGE IS VERY SHARP. The edge of a new knife should be above the bottom of the clamp when the knife and clamp are in the “up”...
3.0 Maintenance Guide 4. Check to make sure the switch bracket slides freely on the mounting bracket. 5. Check condition of spring. 6. Replace bottom cover. 3.5.14 Re-engaging the Knife Pull-Down Gear (All Models) If the knife pull-down gear becomes disengaged, the following procedure must be followed in order to properly re-engage it: 1.
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3.0 Maintenance Guide Figure 22 5. Release the brake lever to its normal position. 6. Check to make sure the up and down limit switches are positioned correctly to prevent gears from becoming disengaged again (See Section 3.5.12 page 22 and Section 3.5.13 page 23). 7.
3.0 Maintenance Guide 3.6 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution 1. The machine will not a) Power cord is disconnected. a) Plug in cord. power up – no display, b) Main power switch/circuit b) Turn power switch/circuit no line light, and breaker is off.
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3.0 Maintenance Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution 7. Knife cuts deeper on one a) Knife is not seated all the way a) Loosen knife screws and use side than the other. up in knife bar. knife lifter assembly to raise knife up tight.
4.0 Parts Lists 4.16 Main Asm. – Backgauge (All Models) 63000 Sheet 7...
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4.0 Parts Lists PART NO. DESCRIPTION 60204 FLOATING FINGER 63020 SIDE GUIDE 63204 BACKGAUGE- MACHINED H-5246-406 DOWEL PIN - 1/4 X 3/4 HD GD H-6417-4 NUT - 1/4-20 HEX H-6910-406 SCREW - 1/4-20 X 3/4 BUTTON HEAD CAP H-6918-610 SCREW - 3/8-16 X 1-1/4 SOCKET HEAD CAP H-6938-416 SCREW - 1/4-20 X 1 CUP SOC SET H-7321-4...
4.0 Parts Lists 4.17 Main Asm. – Top Side Elec. (Models: SA, 120/230V, 50/60 Hz) 63000 Sheet 8...
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4.0 Parts Lists PART NO. DESCRIPTION 63070 LINE LIGHT BRACKET EE-3162 BOARD H-6918-83203 SCREW - #8-32 X 3/8 SOCKET HEAD CAP H-6918-102403 SCREW - #10-24 X 3/8 SOCKET HEAD CAP H-7321-N8 WASHER - #8 SAE PLAIN H-7324-N6 WASHER - #6 INT TOOTH H-7327-N8 WASHER - #8 MEDIUM LOCK H-7327-N10...
4.0 Parts Lists 4.18 Main Asm. – Top Side Elec. (Models: A/AEP, 120/230V, 50/60 Hz) 63000 Sheet 8...
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4.0 Parts Lists PART NO. DESCRIPTION 63070 LINE LIGHT BRACKET 63080 BRACKET - CLAMP UP LIMIT SWITCH E-3112 MICROSWITCH EE-3162 BOARD H-6910-404 SCREW - 1/4-20 X 1/2 BUTTON HEAD CAP H-6918-63208 SCREW - #6-32 X 1 SOCKET HEAD CAP H-6918-83203 SCREW - #8-32 X 3/8 SOCKET HEAD CAP H-6918-102403 SCREW - #10-24 X 3/8 SOCKET HEAD CAP...
4.0 Parts Lists 4.19 Main Asm. – Covers and Labels (Models: SA, 120/230V, 50/60 Hz) 63000 Sheet 9...
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4.0 Parts Lists PART NO. DESCRIPTION 41130 PLATE - SERIAL NUMBER 63034 TOP COVER - 185SA 63048 BOTTOM COVER 63050 STAND 63209 ENCODER COVER 63217 REAR TABLE COVER EE-3164 DISPLAY ASM - DIGITAL H-6910-404 SCREW - 1/4-20 X 1/2 BUTTON HEAD CAP H-6910-404SS SCREW - 1/4-20 X 1/2 BUT.
4.0 Parts Lists 4.20 Main Asm. – Covers and Labels (Models: A, 120/230V, 50/60 Hz) 63000 Sheet 9...
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4.0 Parts Lists PART NO. DESCRIPTION 41130 PLATE - SERIAL NUMBER 63048 BOTTOM COVER 63050 STAND 63077 TOP COVER - 185A/185AEP 63209 ENCODER COVER 63217 REAR TABLE COVER EE-3158 DISPLAY ASM - DIGITAL H-6910-404 SCREW - 1/4-20 X 1/2 BUTTON HEAD CAP H-6910-404SS SCREW - 1/4-20 X 1/2 BUT.
4.0 Parts Lists 4.25 Floor Stand Assembly (All Models) 63050, Rev. A PART NO. DESCRIPTION 41014 SWIVEL CASTER WITH BRAKE 63051 STAND WELDMENT H-6431-5 NUT - 5/16-18 ACORN CAP H-6913-505 SCREW - 5/16-18 X 5/8 HEX HEAD CAP...