A-PLUS AUTOMATION A3-P, Instruction Handbook Manual

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A3-P

5.4  MACHINE STOP

To stop it, lift your foot from the pedal.

It is possible also to disconnect the quick connect fitting from the air supply.

In case on long inactivity periods it is necessary to disconnect the quick connect fitting from pneumatic system.

6. MAINTENANCE

6.1  RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE

Carry  out  maintenance  or  repair  operations  with  the  machine  isolated  from  air  supply,  as  indicated  by  the 

Manufacturer.

Before performing any cleaning intervention, the operator must disconnect the air supply

During the maintenance or repair operations is suggested to proceed as follows:

•  Before starting any operation place a sign “machine under maintenance” in a well visible position.

•  Do not use solvents or flammable materials

•  Do not step on the machine parts, because they have not been projected to sustain the weight of persons.

•  Put on a pair of safety glasses.

•  Once all the operations are finished replace any  protections and shields you removed or opened.

6.2  CLEANING THE MACHINE

The machine is of simple construction and the mechanical parts do not require any special maintenance.

Keep the machine in maximum efficiency conditions and perform all the scheduled maintenance operations 

provided by the manufacturer. Good maintenance will result in better performance, a longer operating life and 

keep the safety requirements unchanged over time.

Follow the rules listed below:

•  Regularly remove glue or other residues from the wedges claw-head and from the upper part of the driver blade;

•  Always keep the wedge magazine clean and without residues.

•  Remove any residues from the wedges guide “L” shaped support.

•  Do not use water to clean the machine, otherwise metallic parts may rust.

6.3  ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OPERATION

Frequency

Ispection

Action

Every 1.000.000 wedges shot

wedges driver blade

Replace

Every 300 working hours

Movable parts lubrication

Lubricate

Every 5.000.000 wedges shot

Wedges claw-heads

Replace

Every 5.000.000 wedges shot

“L” shaped supports (wedges guide)

Replace

20 million of wedges shot

Valves and Reducers

Check and in case, replace

Every 6.000.000 wedges shot

Frontal and vertical clamping gaskets Replacement in case of leak of air

6.4  RECOMMENDED OIL

Use CASTROL MAGNA GC 32 or equivalent oil

Unsuitable lubricants may cause valve seal problems (seals may become too large) and 

consequent Valve jamming.