Kebby BenchMark, Setup And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...BenchMark Repeatable Precision Bench Crimper ...

Page 2: ...ENTS INTRODUCTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 BenchMark FEATURES 3 INITIAL SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4 16 QUICK SETUP INSTRUCTIONS AFTER INITIAL SETUP 17 25 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 26 APPENDIX BenchMark SETTINGS LOG 27 V05272014 ...

Page 3: ...sequent runs Unlike most bench top crimpers currently on the market the BenchMark is designed to also apply down pressure on the vial during the crimp cycle The down pressure ensures that the seal is completely in contact with the lip of the vial and maximizes the proper wrap of the seal The BenchMark is constructed with corrosion resistant machined steel and aluminum parts that will provide relia...

Page 4: ... Do not set any objects on the BenchMark other than the appropriate accessories installed according to this manual Any other objects set on the crimper base may interfere with the crimp cycle and cause damage 5 Keep hands and fingers clear of the head jaws when the crimp lever is pulled forward to avoid being pinched 6 When returning to the BenchMark after an absence always recheck the setup The d...

Page 5: ...3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW BenchMark FEATURES NON ADJUSTABLE VIAL HOLDER ADJUSTABLE VIAL HOLDER ...

Page 6: ...f vial size and seal type to be crimped Have empty vials and unused seals on hand for the setup process WARNINGS If the BenchMark is not set up properly for the vial size and seal type that is to be crimped there is a chance of vial breakage during the crimp cycle Wear impact resistant safety glasses and protective gloves while setting up the BenchMark ...

Page 7: ...S continued STEP 1 Assemble Head to BenchMark A Select the correct size and type of Head for the seals to be crimped B Screw the Head into the bottom of the Crimper Body counterclockwise by hand just until snug DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN ...

Page 8: ...ter of the vial Vial Holders are available as adjustable and non adjustable styles and are labeled with the applicable vial diameters B Push the Vial Holder Lock Lever inward and hold Place the Vial Holder into the center hole of the Base so that it is sitting flat against the Base Gently release the Vial Holder Lock Lever NON ADJUSTABLE VIAL HOLDER OR ADJUSTABLE VIAL HOLDER ...

Page 9: ... Slide Vial Stop back NOTE If using a Non Adjustable Vial Holder Step 3 does not apply A Loosen both Vial Stop Lock Knobs A B Slide the Vial Stop B back as far as it will go C Leave the Vial Stop Lock Knobs A loose They will be tightened later A B ...

Page 10: ...l on the Rubber Pad of the Vial Holder B C Turn the Height Adjustment Dial C clockwise to raise the Crimper Body until there is approximately 2 inches of clearance between the bottom of the Head and the top of the vial WARNING There is risk of pinching hands or fingers during the setup process if there is not enough clearance between the Head and Vial Holder A C B ...

Page 11: ...en the Pressure Lock Knob A by less than 1 turn B Turn the Pressure Adjustment Dial B to set the Coarse Pressure Setting B1 to 1 C Turn the Pressure Adjustment Dial B in the nearest direction to set the Fine Pressure Setting C1 to 0 C1 Fine Pressure Setting B B1 Coarse Pressure Setting A ...

Page 12: ...al If there is little to no crimp increase the pressure by turning the Pressure Adjustment Dial C clockwise by no more than 50 fine increments half of a turn of the dial If there is enough crimp to prevent the seal from freely moving increase the pressure by turning the Pressure Adjustment Dial C clockwise by no more than 10 fine increments If the seal is overcrimped then decrease the pressure by ...

Page 13: ...st until snug DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN B In order to be able to easily set up and reproduce the desired crimp in the future record the Coarse Pressure Setting B1 and Fine Pressure Setting B2 See Appendix for a BenchMark Settings Log that may be used to record the settings B2 Fine Pressure Setting B1 Coarse Pressure Setting A ...

Page 14: ...d until it stops and hold it there Let go of the vial so that it is held only by the Head C Still holding the Crimp Lever B forward use your left hand to push and hold the Height Setup Knob C inward D Gently let go of the Crimp Lever B which should now stay in the forward position then let go of the Height Setup Knob C The Height Setup Knob should stay pushed inward and the vial will remain in the...

Page 15: ...ustment Dial B counterclockwise to lower the Crimper Body down until slight resistance is felt when the vial meets the Rubber Pad on the Vial Holder C Gently slide the Vial Stop C up against the vial and visually check that the vial appears centered with the Head and Rubber Pad NOTE The entire Vial Holder may be rotated by hand to a comfortable position for the operator D Tighten the Vial Stop Loc...

Page 16: ...nued STEP 10 Release Height Setup Knob and remove Vial A Push downward on the Crimp Lever A to release the Height Setup Knob and gently allow the Crimp Lever to return to its original position B Remove the vial from the Vial Holder B A B ...

Page 17: ...A just until snug DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN B In order to be able to easily set up and reproduce the desired crimp in the future record the Coarse Height Setting B1 and Fine Height Setting B2 See Appendix for a BenchMark Settings Log that may be used to record the settings A B2 Fine Height Setting B1 Coarse Height Setting ...

Page 18: ...ttings must be adjusted by repeating the Initial Setup Instructions beginning with Step 4 If the crimp is acceptable but slightly more down pressure is desired then loosen both Height Lock Handles turn the Height Adjustment Dial counterclockwise by no more than 5 fine increments retighten both Height Lock Handles and repeat Steps 12A through 12C If the crimp is acceptable the BenchMark is now read...

Page 19: ...d seal type to be crimped If the BenchMark is not set up properly for the vial size and seal type that is to be crimped there is a chance of vial breakage during the crimp cycle Wear impact resistant safety glasses and protective gloves while setting up the BenchMark QUICK SETUP INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT Read before beginning Quick Setup ...

Page 20: ...rom the Crimper Body clockwise by hand B If applicable remove incorrect sized Vial Holder from Base by pushing and holding the Vial Holder Lock Lever inward then lifting the Vial Holder up and out of the Base C Assemble the correct Head and Vial Holder to the BenchMark following the INITIAL SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Steps 1 and 2 OR ADJUSTABLE VIAL HOLDER NON ADJUSTABLE VIAL HOLDER ...

Page 21: ...Slide Vial Stop back NOTE If using a Non Adjustable Vial Holder Step 2 does not apply A Loosen both Vial Stop Lock Knobs A B Slide the Vial Stop B back as far as it will go C Leave the Vial Stop Lock Knobs A loose They will be tightened later B A ...

Page 22: ...ure Lock Knob A by less than 1 turn B Turn the Pressure Adjustment Dial to first set the Coarse Pressure Setting B1 and then the Fine Pressure Setting B2 to the settings previously recorded for the particular vial size and seal type to be crimped B A B2 Fine Pressure Setting B1 Coarse Pressure Setting ...

Page 23: ...P INSTRUCTIONS continued STEP 4 Lock Pressure Settings and loosen Height Lock Handles A Tighten the Pressure Lock Knob A just until snug DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN B Loosen both Height Lock Handles B by less than 1 turn A B ...

Page 24: ...lace a seal on the vial and hold the vial up into the Head B as far as it will go with your left hand C With your right hand pull the Crimp Lever C forward until it stops and hold it there Let go of the vial so that it is held only by the Head D Still holding the Crimp Lever C forward use your left hand to push and hold the Height Setup Knob D inward E Gently let go of the Crimp Lever C which shou...

Page 25: ...urn the Height Adjustment Dial A to first set the Coarse Height Setting A1 and then the Fine Height Setting A2 to the settings previously recorded for the particular vial size and seal type to be crimped B Gently slide the Vial Stop B up against the vial C Tighten the Vial Stop Lock Knobs C just until snug DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN B C A A2 Fine Height Setting A1 Coarse Height Setting ...

Page 26: ...eight Setup Knob then lock Height Settings A Push downward on the Crimp Lever A to release the Height Setup Knob and gently allow the Crimp Lever to return to its original position B Tighten both Height Lock Handles B just until snug DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN A B ...

Page 27: ...o then gently allow the Crimp Lever to return to its original position C Remove the vial from the Vial Holder and inspect the seal If the crimp is acceptable the BenchMark is now ready for operation Follow the Operating Instructions in this manual In the unlikely event that the crimp is not acceptable repeat the Initial Setup Instructions to again determine the proper settings for that particular ...

Page 28: ...ial size and seal type to be crimped refer to settings recorded during the initial setup Wear impact resistant safety glasses and protective gloves while operating the BenchMark OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CRIMPING OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS A Place a seal on a filled vial and set the vial on the Vial Holder so that it is up against the Vial Stop A B Pull the Crimp Lever B forward as far as it will go then...

Page 29: ...27 APPENDIX BenchMark Settings Log is on the next page ...

Page 30: ...AL DESCRIPTION BenchMark ACCESSORIES PRESSURE SETTINGS HEIGHT SETTINGS DATE OF INITIAL SETUP DESCRIPTION OR PART NO OUTSIDE DIAMETER OVERALL HEIGHT DESCRIPTION PART NO SIZE TYPE VIAL HOLDER PART NO HEAD PART NO COARSE FINE COARSE FINE SETUP BY ...