ICS CWS-200, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... 2010 ICS Blount International Inc Specifications are subject to change without notice REV0810 F N 542025 CWS 200 CHAIN WALL SAW OPERATOR S MANUAL ...

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Page 3: ...N 13 MAINTENANCE 17 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 INTRODUCTION This manual outlines the operation and basic maintenance of the ICS CWS 200 Chain Wall Saw The CWS 200 combines ICS Diamond Chain Technology DCT with a mechanized track mounted and hydraulic powered design for use by Professional Sawing Drilling Contractors To achieve the maximum benefit from your machine and to ensure safe operation please read ...

Page 4: ...te the machine if the work piece rail and or machine are not properly supported and secured Do NOT operate with machine directly over head ALWAYS disengage the machine from the rail before repositioning or removing Fluids escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin Failure to observe these precautions can result in serious injury WARNING F N 541813 Valve Knob must be in center OFF position befo...

Page 5: ...met Ear protection Protective glasses or full face protection Wear hand protection WARNING CAUTION Valve Knob must be in center OFF position before powering on hydraulic supply WARNING F N 541812 Do NOT exceed hydraulic flow of 25 gpm 95 lpm at 2500 psi 172 5 bar hydraulic pressure Do NOT operate the machine if the work piece rail and or machine are not properly supported and secured Do NOT operat...

Page 6: ...te the machine with modified missing or damaged components Prior to operation check that the machine is in full working order Do NOT exceed hydraulic flow of 25 gpm 95 lpm at 2500 psi 172 5 bar hydraulic pressure Do NOT power on the hydraulic supply without making sure the Valve Knob is in the center OFF position Do NOT tension chain install or remove guide bar diamond chain or side cover without ...

Page 7: ...bar water pressure is supplied to the machine Avoid inserting the diamond chain into a slot narrower than the diamond segments Ref The diamond segments used for the CWS 200 are 245 6 45 mm wide ALWAYS complete the pre cut checklist prior to each use refer to p 12 ALWAYS wear protective clothing including hard hat eye protection hearing protection and appropriate gloves and boots Avoid loose fittin...

Page 8: ... S MANUAL 8 Technical specifications CWS 200 SPECIFICATIONS BASE MACHINE W OUT BAR CHAIN GUARD 75 lbs 34 kg 12 GUARD 9 lbs 4 kg 18 GUARD 11 lbs 5 kg HYDRAULIC SUPPLY 25 gpm 95 lpm 2 500 psi 172 5 bar TORQUE 284 in lbs 32 Nm HORSEPOWER 36 5 hp 27 2 kW WATER SUPPLY Minimum 20 psi 1 5 bar OPERATING SPEED 8 100 rpm avg free running ...

Page 9: ... and the clamp plate until the tail of the guide bar engages with the alignment pins STEP 1 Loosen the side cover knob and pivot the clamp stud forward to disengage from the side cover base Remove the side cover STEP 4 Turn the tensioning knob counter clockwise until the guide bar nearly contacts the drive sprocket GUIDEBAR AND DIAMOND CHAIN INSTALLATION STEP 2 Loosen the guide bar clamp nut a cou...

Page 10: ...rn the tensioning knob clockwise to tension the chain Do not over tension the chain The chain should be snug but should be able to be pulled around the guide bar by hand STEP 8 Re install the side cover first by orienting the side cover at a slight forward leading angle and inserting the side cover hinge bar on to the side cover base locating pins Then rotate the side cover down on to the side cov...

Page 11: ...ward position Place the machine on the rail and while maintaining full support push the 4 lower retractable rollers inward to secure the machine to the rail STEP 2 To adjust the machine to the side of the rail loosen the cap screws securing the 2 adjustable side rollers on the traverse carriage motor side Using an open ended wrench turn the adjustable side rollers until making light contact with t...

Page 12: ...is positioned and oriented properly to the guide bar during operation STEP 1 To install the guard enclosure on the machine align with the guide bar and insert the guard frame into the guard clamp brackets STEP 2 Hold the guard enclosure in position and firmly tighten the guard knob Before operation ensure the guard enclosure is properly secured REFERENCES SET UP GUARD INSTALLATION ...

Page 13: ...th the cut are removed or avoided ALWAYS wear protective clothing including hard hat eye protection hearing protection appropriate gloves and boots and avoid loose fitting clothing ALWAYS ensure at least 20 psi 1 5 bar water pressure is supplied to the machine Do NOT exceed hydraulic flow of 25 gpm 95 lpm at 2500 psi 172 5 bar hydraulic pressure Do NOT power on the hydraulic supply without making ...

Page 14: ... the knob is released Turn the knob counter clockwise to the detented ON position and the motor will energize and remain so when the knob is released To stop the motor rotate the knob back clockwise to the center OFF position Both manual rotation and traverse controls have two operation speeds Commonly SLOW is best suited for the cutting operation and FAST is used to rapidly re position the guide ...

Page 15: ... single pass as long as the bar is rotated to the greatest angle possible while maintaining a full depth cut Once near a corner rotate the saw head perpendicular to wall to square the finished corner Note The guard enclosure is not shown for purposes of clarity STEP 2 Rotate 45 STEP 4 Rotate final 45 to complete cut corner or traverse unit back from corner rotate the final 45 and traverse unit thr...

Page 16: ...ply moderate pressure to the manual controls and maintain steady chain speed to achieve optimum cutting performance Do not attempt to operate both rotation and traverse controls at the same time as this increases the likelihood of overloading Reduce pressure applied to the manual controls if screeching sound is generated as this is a sign of overloading Use lighter feed load with a new chain until...

Page 17: ...hanism and bar clamp area thoroughly After cleaning apply light weight oil to the machine guide bar chain etc FREQUENT MAINTENANCE INSPECTION Using the zerk fittings gently apply grease use Mobilgrease XHP 222 or equivalent to all of the guide rollers on the traverse carriage Closely inspect the machine for worn damaged or broken components that may have occurred during use or due to an accidental...

Page 18: ... drive sprocket and align with the hole in the saw head base plate Remove the 4 cap screws from around the periphery of the drive sprocket and remove it from the mounting hub It is not necessary to remove the center cap screw DRIVE SPROCKET INSTALLATION Install the drive sprocket on to the hub adapter Apply Loctite 242 Thread Locker to the 4 cap screws and tighten firmly Again use a screw driver t...

Page 19: ... rate too low CHAIN STRETCH Inadequate water pressure Hydraulic flow rate 25 gpm 95 lpm MACHINE DIFFICULT TO TRAVERSE Guide rollers improperly adjusted or damaged Slurry build up on rail or machine gearing WATER NOT FLOWING Guide bar ports plugged with debris Water hose kinked or damaged MOTOR WON T TURN Hydraulic flow rate Hydraulic flow in incorrect direction STRAIGHTNESS OF CUT Excessive feed l...

Page 20: ...ternational Inc Specifications are subject to change without notice REV0810 F N 542025 ICS Blount Inc 4909 SE International Way Portland OR 97222 Tel 800 321 1240 Fax 503 653 4393 icsbestway com CWS 200 OPERATOR S MANUAL ...