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SECTION: 11
FORMING COMPONENTS AND ASSEMBLIES
GUIDE BAR COMPONENTS:
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The guide bars are in a fixed positive relative to the forming stations.
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The back guide bar must be in contact with the material at all times.
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The face guide bar supports the face portion of material guiding it into the face forming box assembly.
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The back guide bar supports the back portion of material through the complete forming process and
bends the back bottom corner of the gutter.
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The guide bars are not adjustable components on standard 5” or 6” machines.
COMBO ADJUSTMENT FOR THE BACK GUIDE BAR:
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Combo Machine Adjustment: the back guide bar is moved in for 5” and out for 6”.
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FOR 5” GUTTER:
Loosen bolts and move the back guide bar towards the center of the machine
completely, then tighten bolts
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FOR 6” GUTTER
: Loosen bolts and move the back guide bar away from the center of the machine
completely, then tighten bolts.
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The face guide bar is not moved in the combo machine.
GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE:
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Check guide bars for marks, burrs, or build up that could cause a mark or scratch on gutter.
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To clean guide bars, lightly sand guide with a fine grit emery cloth & polish out any remaining marks
with Scotch Brite.
FACE FORMING BOX ASSEMBLY:
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This assembly consists of two forming planes- four forming rollers per plane. This assembly’s sole
purpose is to form the face of the gutter; it does not do any driving of material.
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The unique design of this assembly requires no adjustment for alignment of rollers. The spacing of the
roller and the position of the assembly are factory set and should not be altered.
FORMING ROLLER MAINTENANCE:
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The forming rollers are hard chrome plated to eliminate corrosion.
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Check rollers for marks, burrs, or build up.
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If a roller becomes marked, use a fine grit emery cloth to remove the mark, then polish out any
remaining marks or scratches with Scotch Brite.
ADJUSTING FACE BOX ROLLERS FOR COMBO MACHINE:
A.
CHANGING FROM 5” to 6”:
1)
Pull and lock the three retractable pins.
2)
Raise all three top roller stations to the 6” position
3)
Release retractable pins.
For best results, raise each station independently.
B.
CHANGING FROM 6” to 5”:
1.
Pull and lock the three retractable pins.
2.
Lower all three top roller stations to the 5” position.
3.
Release retractable pins.
For best results, lower each station independently.
