FORMTEK Lockformer TDC-Notcher Operator's Manual - Page 6

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS
ON THE MACHINE.
Install power lock outs to prevent accidental start-up while working on the machine!
The TDC NOTCHER has a Safety Lock-Out valve which is to be CLOSED (OFF) when
ever the machine is serviced or adjusted. The Valve is in the off position in FIG 1
Fig. 1

BASIC OPERATION

IMPORTANT: When starting the unit check to see whether motor and pump rotation conforms to
direction of arrows on motor and pump body. CAUTION: Jog unit until proper rotation is achieved.
damage to pump will result if run backward to rotation arrow.
CYLINDER SHUT OFF VALVES: Each individual cylinder has a valve connected to the hydraulic
hose. This valve can be turned on or off to activate or deactivate a particular notch head as
required.
OPERATION: Loosen left hand notching head and slide to zero mark on Back Scale, clamp into
position. Move VEE NOTCHING heads to required spacing by locating left side of heads to
required measurement from zero on scale.
EXAMPLE: 4"inch x 12"inch DUCT in L duct (2 piece rectangular construction)
PROCEDURE:
(1) Left forming head set at zero. NOTE: seam depth of notch required for Pittsburgh Lock (Small
Pittsburgh) is 1"inch (25mm). Large Pittsburgh is 1 3/8"inch (35mm) ( see section below
ADJUSTING THE NOTCH DEPTH)
(2) Move first VEE NOTCHING head to 4"inch on the tape and secure.
(3) Move right hand notching head to required notch depth of 1/4"inch for right angle flange (small
Pittsburgh).
(4) Place proper width of material onto gauge support table and square duct to gauge pins.
{Material width is 17-1/4"inch for 4"inch x12"inch L-duct using Small Pittsburgh Lock and 1/4"inch
o
(6mm) 90
Flange}
(5)Activate notching heads by depressing foot switch until notching is completed. Release foot
switch and remove completely notched duct sheet.
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