Markusson Triplematic, Original Instruction Manual

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Page 2: ...d centering the grinding wheel 20 4 8 Test the machine before first use 22 2017 Markusson Professional Grinders AB All rights reserved 5 Operation 23 5 1 Safety during operation 23 5 2 Prepare for operation 23 5 2 1 Prepare the grinding wheel 23 5 2 2 Set the head tilt angle 24 5 2 3 Set the top plate angle 24 5 2 4 Insert the chain 25 5 2 5 Make the grinding settings 27 5 2 6 Use skip tooth mode ...

Page 3: ...ns The machine is designed for indoor use only Unintended use The machine must not be used outdoors or in a manner that is not described in this manual 1 4 Regulatory information Regulations are given below A copy of the EC Declaration of conformity is supplied with the machine WARNING Before you install operate or do maintenance on the machine you must read the safety information in this manual O...

Page 4: ...ced on the Triplematic Auto Chain Grinder s grinding head 1 1 6 Recycling information This symbol shows that electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste It must be collected separately Recycle according to current local rules and regulations ...

Page 5: ...vent mistakes when chains are sharpened it is very important to understand how the grinding machine works Read the instructions carefully before the machine is used WARNING Always wear safety gloves protective glasses ear protection and any other personal protective equipment suitable for the current work task WARNING Stop the machine immediately if it does not work correctly WARNING Before a chai...

Page 6: ...arning A warning tells you about conditions that can cause injury or death if you do not obey the instructions Do not continue until all conditions are accepted and engaged Before you install operate or do maintenance on the machine you must read the safety information in the User manual Obey the instructions to prevent injuries or damage to the equipment Risk for cutting injuries Keep fingers awa...

Page 7: ...stand has 2 chain hangers which makes it easier to separate the sharpened chains from chains that are not yet sharpened The machine has 2 grinding modes The regular grinding mode where only the cutters are sharpened The 3in1 grinding mode where all 3 edges the cutting teeth the gullet and the depth gauge on the cutters are sharpened The edges are sharpened one after the other without interaction f...

Page 8: ...e F Tensioner Secures the chain in the correct position G Grinding wheel The wheel that sharpens the chain H Grinding wheel centering knob Centers the grinding wheel above the chain I Grinding depth knob Sets the grinding depth for the gullets J Chain pusher adjustment knob Sets the grinding length K Power Supply cable Supplies electricity to the machine L Chain pusher Advances the chain through t...

Page 9: ... in Front view illustration D Chain lock adjustment screw Adjusts the width of the groove in the chain visewhen the chain vise is in the LOCKED position E Top plate angle adjustment screw Sets the top plate angle equal left to right F Head tilt angle scale Shows the head tilt angle on a scale from 50 70 Default 60 G Wire Controls the vertical movement of the grinding head H Wire adjustment knobs A...

Page 10: ... the settings of the grinding head and the profiling of the grinding wheel all determine how the chain is sharpened B C A D Pos Part Description A Grinding wheel Grinds the chain B Grinding wheel nut Keeps the grinding wheel in place C Grinding wheel guard Protects the user and grinding wheel when the chain is sharpened D 2 screws Secures the grinding wheel guard in place ...

Page 11: ...Pos Part Description A Tensioner rail Where the tensioner slides up and down The tensioner is moved to fit chains of different lengths B Locking handle Locks the tensioner in place C Protection cover Protects the user from pinch injuries D Tensioner roll Allows the chain to move when it is sharpened E Tensioner arm Quick release Allows the user to tension or release the chain faster than if the lo...

Page 12: ...the machine The emergency stop button is used to turn off the machine after operation and to do an emergency shut down F First digit button Sets the first digit in the counter 1xxx 9xxx Second digit button Sets the second digit in the counter x1xx x9xx Third digit button Sets the third digit in the counter xx1x xx9x Fourth digit button Sets the fourth digit in the counter xxx1 xxx9 G Grinding whee...

Page 13: ...how the number of cutting teeth that are already sharpened This number increasing by 1 for every cutting tooth that is sharpened This counter can be reset by using the reset button 3 6 2 Grinding speed knob The grinding speed knob sets the speed of the grinding wheel The speed can be set to different speeds to grind 0 to 4 mm 0 to 5 32 off the cutting teeth 3 7 Chain overview This section describe...

Page 14: ...rinding wheels included in the delivery Outer diameter OD Width W Inner diameter ID 150 mm x 3 2 mm x 16 mm 5 7 8 x 1 8 x 5 8 150 mm x 4 8 mm x 16 mm 5 7 8 x 3 16 x 5 8 Max dimensions for the Triplematic Auto Chain Grinder Length L x Width W x Height H 480 mm x 330 mm x 520 mm 18 9 x 12 9 x 20 4 Dimensions stand Length L x Width W x Height H 345 mm x 360 mm x 1070 mm 13 5 x 14 1 x 42 1 Weight of t...

Page 15: ...f how to unpack assemble install and operate the machine visit Markusson se 1 Unpack the crates Note Keep the delivery crates and packing materials Pack the machine in them if it is moved or sent for service The crates and packing materials will minimize the risk of damage during transportation 2 Make sure that all parts in the list below are included in the delivery Triplematic Auto Chain Grinder...

Page 16: ...c Auto Chain Grinder machine must always be attached to the stand Make sure that it is safely attached 1 To mount the grinder on the stand begin by assembling the stand 2 The stand comes in 4 pieces two sides one base and one front piece A 2x B 1x C 1x D 2x E 2x I 2x F 3x J 7x G 12x K 3x H 4x L 2x ...

Page 17: ...ded wrench 4 Next attach the two side pieces to each other with provided bolts through the holes at the intersection of two pieces to create the side support piece G J G 5 To complete the assembly of the stand bolt the side support first to the base and then to the front piece 4 5 Assembling the pneumatic chain tensioner To assemble the pneumatic chain tensioner lay the stand on the floor with the...

Page 18: ... to fix the bottom part of the rod to the stand After securing both the bottom and the top bring the stand back to an upright position 6 There are two air lines to be attached to the pneumatic chain tensioner one with an air fitting unit attached to the end and one without a fitting 7 Insert the line without the fitting through the hole located on the left side of the stand bringing it from back t...

Page 19: ... F F 12 To connect the AC DC converter unit to the machine plug in the black and red power cable into the control panel through the slot on the left hand side of the machine Note For best performance use the converter provided by Markusson WARNING Put the power converter where there is as little dust as possible and out of reach of sparks from the machine 13 To connect the air unit slip the air li...

Page 20: ...the grinding wheel gently with a non metallic object like the plastic handle of a screwdriver If the grinding wheel makes a dull non metallic noise then the wheel could be damaged DO NOT USE IT CRACKED GRINDING WHEELS MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY See also section 7 3 Change the grinding wheel and fit the grinding wheel guard 3 Once the grinding wheel has been verified you re ready to begin the ins...

Page 21: ...ning screw WARNING Never start the grinder without the wheel guards in place B C A D 8 Before using the grinder you ll need to check to ensure the wheel is properly installed 9 With the power off gently spin the grinding wheel and check for wheel wobble 10 Conduct a final check for proper assembly by turning on the main power and switching on the wheel power switch while standing to the side Look ...

Page 22: ...air hoses and wires are correctly connected 3 Make sure that the machine is securely fastened to the stand 4 Make sure that the machine is on a level surface if the machine wobbles or if the surface is not level attach the stand to the floor with screws 5 Perform a sharpening test on the machine to ensure it functions correctly See section 8 2 Sharpening test ...

Page 23: ...orm a ring test see section 5 7 Installing and centering the grinding wheel If the grinding wheel is damaged it must be replaced immediately see section 7 3 Change the grinding wheel and fit the grinding wheel guard If abnormal vibrations occur during operation immediately stop the machine and check the condition of the grinding wheel Make sure all the switches are turned off before turning the po...

Page 24: ...teps 4 8 until the grinding wheel profile is the same as the selected profile on the profile template 5 2 2 Set the head tilt angle Note Read the specifications from the chain manufacturer to find out the recommended head tilt angle for your chain 1 Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the head tilt angle nut located on the back of the machine 2 Turn the grinding head to set the desired head tilt an...

Page 25: ...he same in both directions 5 2 4 Insert the chain CAUTION Always wear safety gloves protective glasses and any other personal protective equipment suitable for the current work task 1 Check the chain for double links 2 left cutters or 2 right cutters or joint links and make sure that the chain is not damaged Mark double links or joint links to make it easier to see them when the chain is sharpened...

Page 26: ...se and that and that the vise is not too wide If necessary repeat step a 4 Loosen the locking handle and move the tensioner upward or downward to make enough room to position the chain 5 Lift the tensioner arm there is a quick release function and place the chain below the tensioner roll 6 Lower the tensioner arm to its bottom position 7 Move the tensioner downward until the chain is tightly secur...

Page 27: ... shorter chains you can order a longer tensioner You can also order a telescopic chain extension kit if you need to fit longer chains See section9 Accessories and Spare Parts 5 2 5 Make the grinding settings 1 Press the power button to turn on the machine 2 Press the grinding head positioning button to move the grinding head so that it is tilted in the correct start position for the next cutting l...

Page 28: ...adjusting the cutting tooth length see number 13 below 6 Set the chain pusher switch to ON The chain pusher arm now advances the chain forward 2 7 Visually make sure that the chain pusher stops its movement exactly above the rivet behind the cutting link as illustrated in the image below 8 Set the chain pusher switch to OFF when the grinding head is in its uppermost position and the chain lock is ...

Page 29: ...o increase the length of the right cutter and decrease the length of the left cutter or counter clockwise to decrease the length of the right cutter and increase the length of the left cutter Repeat the sharpening test until the cutter top plates are sharpened to equal lengths 14 The diameter of the grinding wheel decreases when it is used To maintain the grinding proportions the grinding wheel po...

Page 30: ...ain pusher adjustment to make minor adjustments for the grinding length Repeat steps 1 2 until the grinding depth is equal 15 To set the approximate grinding length turn the chain pusher adjustment knob clockwise to grind more resulting in a shorter cutter top plate or counter clockwise to grind less resulting in a longer cutter top plate 16 If required Change the grinding setting for the height o...

Page 31: ...f chain you re using To set the machine into skip tooth mode 1 Use a finger or a tool to press plate B away from plate A until it unlocks and then move it in the direction of the Skip tooth arrow B A 2 Use a finger to press plate B downward and forward into the Skip tooth position 3 Sharpen the chain as instructed in section 6 3 Operate the machine To set the machine back into standard mode 1 Use ...

Page 32: ...equired Adjust the settings or reposition the grinding head on the right or left side to sharpen a double link Note Discard the chain when the longest part of the cutting tooth is shorter than 4 mm or if you find cracks or burrs in the chain 1 Use the first second and third digit buttons to set the counter to the number of teeth that still need to be sharpened on the chain See section 4 6 1 Counte...

Page 33: ...has sharpened the set number of links When the set number of links are sharpened the chain feeding and the grinding stops 11 Lift the grinding head to its most upright position 12 Set the grinding wheel switch to OFF 13 Set the chain pusher switch to OFF 14 Lift the tensioner arm quick release function and remove the chain 15 To turn off the power to the machine press the emergency stop button IMP...

Page 34: ...y do maintenance that is described in this manual on the machine Only approved and trained service technicians can do service on the machine 6 2 Frequency of maintenance Maintenance Step When Description Cleaning Daily Clean the machine daily to remove grinding dust Use a vacuum cleaner or brush to clean the machine Change grinding wheels When worn or damaged See section 7 3 Change the grinding wh...

Page 35: ...ding wheel and loosen the nut B B C A D 5 Remove the grinding wheel A from the grinding wheel axis and discard it in accordance with local state and national laws and regulations 6 Place a new grinding wheel A on the grinding wheel axis 7 Tighten the nut B by hand to secure the grinding wheel in its position Do not over tighten the nut 8 Place the grinding wheel guard C in its position and fasten ...

Page 36: ...head to its most upright position CAUTION Make sure that the grinding wheel is turned off 2 Set the chain pusher switch to ON A When the chain pusher starts moving forward the chain vise is in its UN LOCKED position C Set the chain pusher switch to OFF D A B C D 3 Make sure that the groove in the chain vise is approximately 1 5 mm Insert the feeler gauge Adjust the nuts if necessary to adjust the ...

Page 37: ...achine will not operate correctly The manufacturer initially sets the wire but it will become worn during normal machine operations Always make sure that the wire is set correctly If necessary adjust or replace the wire 1 Press the power button to turn on the machine 2 Set the grinding speed knob to high speed See section 4 6 2 Grinding speed knob 3 Press the grinding head positioning button to tu...

Page 38: ...ries When it has been replaced repeat steps 1 8 7 Set the chain pusher switch to OFF A B C 8 To set the wire so that the lifting arm meets the flange for a shorter time turn the 2 nuts D in the direction towards the machine for a longer time turn the 2 nuts D in the direction from the machine 9 Repeat steps 5 8 until the test is successful 6 7 Service WARNING The user must only do maintenance that...

Page 39: ...use the machine or if the chain is not sharpened as expected Recommendation Use an old chain for the test 1 Insert a test chain into the machine and sharpen it according to the instructions in section 6 Operation 2 Test the functions of the machine and study its motions 3 Make sure that the right outer and left inner cutters are sharpened to even lengths Use a slide gauge to measure If they are un...

Page 40: ...top plate angle Wrong parts of the cutters are sharpened The pitch adjustment wing is not in the correct position for the type of chain used See section 6 2 5 Make the grinding settings A cutter was caught on the chain pusher because the chain pusher is worn out and the material is uneven Loosen the screw that holds the chain pusher in its position Discard the chain pusher in accordance with local...

Page 41: ...tor indicator shows a red light Shows that the turning motor or gear is broken malfunctioning or that the power to the turning motor is broken Contact your regional sales representative to reach your service team 1 2 3 4 The chain pusher motor indicator shows a red light and the chain pusher motor is slow or has stopped The chain pusher motor or gear is broken Contact your regional sales represent...

Page 42: ...s our telescopic extension is an ideal choice It accommodates up to 4 5 m 14 5 ft chain loops 14 600C Chain weight Used to tension chain when machine is not mounted on the stand with air tensioner 760 1 5kg chain weight 860 2kg chain weight Exhaust pipe Metal nozzle with hose attached to the grinding head Connect to vacuum cleaner not included 808 Air cooling kit Cools the chain during sharpening ...

Page 43: ...tor assembly 13 101 11 Micro switch 12 029 12 Wiring harness 13 102 13 Chain vise complete 13 103B 14 Control panel assembly 13 104M 15 PDE bearing 12 032 16 Control unit PCB 13 106UL Pos Spare Part Order Number 17 Bolt M6 x 30 12 034 18 Stop arm optional 12 035 19 Wire lifter assembly 13 108 20 Pneumatic valve assembly 13 605 21 Lock axis 12 037 22 Motor housing 16 050 23 Potentiometer 13 109 Al ...

Page 44: ...Accessories and Spare Parts Triplematic 44 Triplematic 201708 EN 38 37 29 49 51 50 48 47 46 45 41 40 6 39 42 43 36 44 35 34 33 32 31 30 ...

Page 45: ...rdering information 34 PDE bearing 12 062 35 Turning arm assembly 13 119 36 Center spring 12 061 37 Lifting arm assembly 13 125 38 Depth gauge motor assembly 13 122 39 Wiring harness 13 130 40 Depth gauge motor 13 123 41 Micro switch 13 124 42 Compression spring 13 112 43 Degree beam 17 121 44 Axis 13 120 45 Wire 12 066 46 Plastic nut 13 127 47 Ball bearing 6000ZZ 12 065 48 Grinding motor 16 057D ...

Page 46: ...s and Spare Parts Triplematic 46 Triplematic 201708 EN Spare Part Order Number Converter 115 V 805 Converter 230 V 802 8 3 Converter 8 4 Stand Spare Part Order Number Stand 14 501 Pneumatic chain tensioner 14 506 ...

Page 47: ...ption 98 37 EC The Machine Directive MD 73 23 EEC as amended 73 23 EEC as amended The Low Voltage Directive LVD 89 336 EEC as amended The Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive EMC EN ISO 12100 1 2 Safety of machinery Basic components general principles for design EN 61000 6 3 Emission standard for residential commercial and light industrial environments EN 55014 1 2 Electromagnetic compatibilit...

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