FlexArm S-36 Manuel utilisateur
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Safe Operation: READ THIS FIRST - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Warranty - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4
Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
5-7
Counterbalance Adjustments - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Operating Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
9-10
Adjusting Torque Holder Clutch Setting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
11
Torque Requirements for Tapping Chart - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
12
Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
13-14
Drawing: S-36 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Drawing: M-60 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Cylinder Replacement - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
17-19
Parts and Assembly - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
20-27
Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
28-30
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SAFE OPERATION: READ THIS FIRST
•Read the entire unit manual before operating the machine.
•Do not remove shipping zip tie strap until instructed in this manual.
•Wear eye protection when operating this machine.
•Do not wear jewelry when operating this machine. Tie hair back when using this machine.
•Do not wear gloves when operating this machine.
•Turn off the air supply before adding oil to the filter / lubricator.
•Turn off the air supply before preforming any maintenance operations.
•Hearing Protection is recommended.
•Removing the tool or weight from the arm will allow the arms to extend rapidly possibly causing
damage or injury.
•Keep hands clear of the motor chuck and tap when the motor is running.
•Keep hands clear of pinch points when operating the machine.
•Do not alter or modify the FlexArm.
•Periodically inspect for damage, loose hardware or anything irregular on the FlexArm.
•Preform regular maintenance according to this manual.
•Do not alter or modify the machine.
•Read the FlexArm Limited Warranty before performing any maintenance or repairs.
•FlexArm is not responsible for accident or injury resulting from the misuse of this machine or for use
other than originally designed and intended.
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE TABLE OR MOUNTING SURFACE BE LAGGED TO THE FLOOR AND SECURE BEFORE
INSTALLING THE FLEXARM. Failure to secure the table or mounting surface could result in serious injury to the
operator as well as the FlexArm.
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FLEXARM LIMITED WARRANTY
What does a FlexArm Warranty Cover
The repair or replacement of the FlexArm product if it is found to be defective due to faulty materials,
workmanship or function within the guarantee period of 1 year. The warranty is based off normal
usage, or equivalent to a 40-hour work week. Claims within the first 90 days will be handled under a
direct return and replace policy. Freight can be credited up to $500.00 upon a positive warranty claim.
What is not covered by a FlexArm Warranty
FlexArm Inc shall not be liable for costs of repair or replacement of a product incurred as a result of:
•A FlexArm product that has had the serial number altered or removed.
•Cylinders with scratches or marks on the shaft.
•Handling of the product which is not in accordance with the product manual.
•Damage as a result of using the unit over its stated capacities.
•FlexArm products not purchased direct or from an authorized dealer.
•Use of parts and accessories other than those produced or recommended by FlexArm.
•Improper maintenance or lack of maintenance per the manual.
•Damage from external sources such as transit, weather, electrical outages, power surges, or bad
air quality (compressor).
•Repairs or alterations carried out by parties other than FlexArm or its authorized distributors.
•Tap Holders and Helicoil components do not carry a warranty.
In Air Motors: Filters, Springs, Blades/Vanes, O-Rings are not covered.
Warranty Service
Before service can take place, the terms of the limited warranty require that you contact FlexArm with
your model, serial number, and date of purchase. Please keep your purchase receipt in a safe place to
ensure you have this information. The serial number is found on the FlexArm’s side plate.
•An RGA must be obtained from a FlexArm Customer Service Representative.
•All work will be coordinated by FlexArm or its authorized distributors.
•Any replaced defective parts must/will become the property of FlexArm.
Service under this warranty will not extend the period of this warranty. If your FlexArm is not
functioning properly, please call FlexArm at 1-800-837-2503. Most issues can be rectified over the
telephone by our trained Customer Service Department.
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INSTALLATION
1. Drill four bolt holes on a flat, smooth table or
work bench in the pattern shown in Figure 1.
2. Make sure the table the arm is being installed on
is secure, and will not tip over if the arm extended
off the side of the table.
3. Fasten the FlexArm base mount to the table and secure it with 3/8” bolts as shown in Figure 2.
4. Slide the angle mount over the shaft of the base mount as shown in Figure 3.
5. Secure the angle mount by placing the washer on top of the lower bore and tighten the angle bolt
securely into the base mount. If this bolt in not properly tightened and the angle mount is not secure,
the perpendicularity could be offset.
Figure 3
Figure 1
Figure 2
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6. Slide the rear pin of the FlexArm into the upper
bore of the angle mount as shown in Figure 4.
Note: Use caution not to damage the two roller
bearings in the upper bore of the angle mount.
7. Install the unit’s airline into the press-to-
release airline fitting (see Figure 4).
8. Cut and remove the shipping zip tie strap (see
Figure 4).
9. Install a ¼” NPT fitting into the incoming air
port on the unit’s filter / lubricator (see Figure
4). The supply airline should have a minimum
½” I.D. The unit must have a proper air supply
(90 – 120 psi and 27-28 cfm) at the motor to
generate the torque required to drive the
maximum tap capacity for this unit.
10. Fill the lubricator bowl approximately ¾ full by removing the black fill plug on the top of the lubricator
and pouring oil into the fill port. Use only a quality ISO Grade 32 hydraulic or spindle oil. Never use
Marvel Mystery Oil, synthetic air tool oil, or
similar products.
11. With the motor running, slowly adjust the
lubricator adjustment knob (see Figure 5) so 1-3
drops of oil are dispensed per minute. The site
glass to see the drops is located in the
adjustment knob. Clockwise decreases the flow,
counter-clockwise increases it. NOTE: It may be necessary
to open the adjustment knob considerably before the oil starts to drip. Once oil starts to drip, slowly
close the adjustment knob to achieve the target drip rate of 1-3 drops per minute.
Figure 4
Figure 5
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12. The filter is equipped with an auto drain and will automatically remove water from the filter bowl.
13. Check the counterbalance of the unit.
a. The unit comes counterbalanced to factory specifications.
b. The counterbalance can be adjusted to meet the operator’s preference.
14. To adjust the counterbalance, refer to the counterbalance adjustment page of this manual.
15. The unit is now ready for use.
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COUNTERBALANCE ADJUSTMENT
Both the front and rear arms can be adjusted to meet the operator preference.
To adjust the counterbalance, turn the adjuster screw located between the top plates for the front arms, and
the adjuster screw located between the rear plates for the rear arms (see Figure 6). This will move the dowel
pin up or down in the side plates slot.
1. To decrease the counterbalance force applied by
the gas cylinders, turn the hex of the
adjuster screw clockwise with a
3/16” Allen wrench. This will
move the dowel pin towards
the top of the side plate slot.
2. To increase the counterbalance
force applied by the gas
cylinders, turn the hex of the
adjuster screw counter-clockwise
with a 3/16” Allen wrench.
This will move the dowel pin
towards the bottom of the
side plates slot.
Figure 6
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Ensure the part to be tapped is secured and sitting flat
on the same flat surface as the tapping arm is mounted.
2. Select the correct tap holder for the tap size required.
Insert the tap into the holder by depressing the locking
ring. Seat the tap square into the tap holder. Release
the locking ring (see Figure 7).
3. Push up the quick-change chuck’s collar to insert the tap holder.
When inserting the tap holder in the quick-change chuck, turn the
holder to align the ears of the holder to the drive slots in the quick-
change chuck. Push up to lock the holder in the chuck (see Figure 8).
4. Position the tap over the hole to be tapped.
5. When tapping through holes, remember that the tap will protrude
through the bottom side of the work piece. Ensure there is sufficient
clearance below the workpiece to allow the tap to extend below the
bottom surface of the part and not hit the work surface.
6. Use a torque style tap holder when tapping blind or bottom holes. The built in safety clutch on the
torque holders will rachet and stop the tap from turning when the tap reaches the bottom of the hole.
7. Actuate the motor by depressing the throttle lever and gently guide the tap into the hole. Exert only
enough downward pressure to start the tap in the hole. Once started, the tap pull itself through the
hole.
Do not push or pull on the motor when the tap is engaged in the hole and completing the tapping
process. This will result in poor thread quality, oversized threads, and broken taps.
Figure 7
Figure 8
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8. When the hole is tapped (the torque holder rachets for blind holes or the tap extends past the bottom
of through holes) actuate the throttle lever and reverse button at the same time to reverse the
rotation of the motor and remove the tap from the hole.
9. To change tap holders, release the tap holder by pulling up on the quick-change chuck collar and
pulling the tap holder out of the quick-change chuck.
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