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OPERATING  

BETTCHER  

   AIRSHIRZ

®

 

INSTRUCTIONS 

              INDUSTRIES, INC.                                    Rev.  September 24, 2016

 

Page 1 

SECTION 1.0 

INTRODUCTION 

 

The Bettcher AirShirz

®

 is a lightweight, yet powerful, pneumatic cutting tool designed to perform 

operations previously performed by hand operated scissors or shears.  It is highly effective for use 
in poultry and industrial environments, designed with the highest possible standards for safety, 
ergonomics,  and productivity.  This versatile tool, with its carefully engineered stainless steel 
blades, brings consistent yield control to all operations. 

 

The Bettcher AirShirz

® 

described in this Operating Instruction has been tested 

by an independent and certified body, the Pruef- und Zertifiezierungsstelle der 
Fleischerei-Beruffsgenossenschaft, Mainz, Germany and complies with 
Machine Directive 89/392/EEC and is also in conformity with prEN 
12984:1997E "Food Processing Machinery Portable And/Or Hand Operated 
Machines and Appliances Equipped With Mechanical Driven Cutting Tools 
Safety and Hygiene Requirements", which includes compliance with the 
following standards : 
 

EN 292:1991 Parts 1 and 2 

EN 31688 Acoustics 

ISO 3744 Noise Measurement 

EN 28662-1 Vibration Measurement 

 
In addition, the Bettcher AirShirz

® 

is also authorized by the USDA and Agriculture and Agri-Food 

Canada for use in federally inspected meat and poultry plants. 
 

1.1  

Machine Specifications 

 

Weight : 

Power Unit 

17 oz. – 24.6 oz.  (480 g – 694 g)  (Depending on Model) 

Blade Set 

4 oz. – 9.3 oz.  (113g – 262g)  (Depending on Model) 

Size : 

Power Unit 

1-3/4 x 4 x 6 inches (4.5x10x15 cm) 

Blade Set 

Approx. 5 inches (13 cm) (Depending on Model) 

Coiled Tubing 

8 feet (244 cm) When Straight 

 

Power Supply 

Filtered Air At 80 to 120 PSI  (5.5 To 8.3 Bars) 

Air Usage 

Approximately .2 Standard Cubic Ft/Min. 
(5.5  l/min.) At 30 Cuts/Min. 

Operating Temperature Range 

0°C (32°F) to 40°C (100°F) 

Exposed Materials 

Stainless Steel, Anodized Aluminum, Nylon, Acetal, 
Polypropylene, Nitrile, Polysulfone, Polyurethane, and 
Polyetheretherketone 

 

 

Summary of Contents for AirShirz

Page 1: ...ions Spare Parts List Manual 108057 Re Issued September 7 2006 TMC 805 For Assistance Contact BETTCHER INDUSTRIES INC P O Box 336 Vermilion OH 44089 U S A Phone 440 965 4422 800 321 8763 Fax 440 328 4535 www bettcher com ...

Page 2: ...h these Operating Instructions have been supplied Operating Instructions in other languages are available on request Additional copies of Operating Instructions are available by calling or writing your Regional Manager or by contacting BETTCHER INDUSTRIES INC P O Box 336 Vermilion Ohio 44089 336 U S A Telephone 440 965 4422 In the U S A 800 321 8763 Fax 440 328 4535 www bettcher com The Informatio...

Page 3: ... Fully Enclosed Finger Loop 15 SECTION 5 0 Ergonomics Environment 16 SECTION 6 0 Unpacking 16 SECTION 7 0 Installation 17 7 1 Configuration 1 Permanent Mount to 17 End of Air Supply Pipe 7 2 Configuration 2 Mount to Air Hose or Pipe 18 with Standard Quick Disconnect SECTION 8 0 Instructions for Operation 19 8 1 The Blade Set 19 8 1 1 Blade Installation Sequence 20 8 1 2 Blade Removal Sequence 23 8...

Page 4: ...sassembly Procedures 51 9 4 1 Cover Removal 51 9 4 2 Cover Installation 52 9 4 3 Blade Latch Removal 52 9 4 4 Blade Latch Installation 53 9 4 5 Disconnecting Master Link 53 9 4 6 Connecting Master Link 54 9 4 7 Servo Linkage Removal 54 9 4 8 Servo Linkage Installation 55 9 4 9 Finger Loop Spring Removal 57 9 4 10 Finger Loop Spring Installation 57 9 4 11 Drive Link Removal 59 9 4 12 Drive Link Ins...

Page 5: ...inder Assembly 88 11 3 Large Heavy Duty Power Cylinder Assembly 90 11 4 X Large Heavy Duty Power Cylinder Assembly 92 11 5 AirShirz Magnum Exploded View 94 11 6 XX Large Power Cylinder Assembly 100 11 7 Optional Equipment Available 102 SECTION 12 0 About These Operating Instructions 103 12 1 Other Languages 103 12 2 Document Identification 103 12 3 Software and Duplication 104 SECTION 13 0 Contact...

Page 6: ...OPERATING BETTCHER AIRSHIRZ INSTRUCTIONS INDUSTRIES INC Rev September 24 2016 Page v THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ...

Page 7: ...g Machinery Portable And Or Hand Operated Machines and Appliances Equipped With Mechanical Driven Cutting Tools Safety and Hygiene Requirements which includes compliance with the following standards EN 292 1991 Parts 1 and 2 EN 31688 Acoustics ISO 3744 Noise Measurement EN 28662 1 Vibration Measurement In addition the Bettcher AirShirz is also authorized by the USDA and Agriculture and Agri Food C...

Page 8: ...UMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY UNAUTHORIZED DESIGN CHANGES MODIFICATIONS OR USE OF PARTS NOT SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR THE USE OF PARTS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE ON THAT SPECIFIC MODEL AND INCLUDES CHANGES IN OPERATING PROCEDURES MADE BY THE OWNER OR ANY OF HIS PERSONNEL FOR SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT WARNING SHARP BLADES MAY CAUSE CUT INJURY ALWAYS DI...

Page 9: ...ons Blade sets come standard in straight curved and ball tip styles Multiple blade configurations allow for a variety of poultry processing applications such as those listed on the following pages These blades are not intended for cutting bones Special blade sets can be supplied for certain applications by contacting Bettcher Industries Air pressure regulators and air filters for industrial compre...

Page 10: ...traight Blade Assembly Serrated General Applications 108169 3 1 4 Straight Blade Assembly Cut tendons from tenders General Applications 108702 3 3 4 Micro Serrated Kevlar and Fiberglass 108053 4 1 4 Straight Blade Assembly General Applications 108361 5 1 4 Straight Blade Assembly General Applications General Applications Thigh Trim Mark Tails For Tucking Breast Trim Hearts Livers Separation and Tr...

Page 11: ...RIES INC Rev September 24 2016 Page 5 2 2 Recommended Operation Continued Gizzard Blades Part Number Description Typical Application 108146 4 1 4 Gizzard Blade Assembly Gizzard Open and Trim 108375 5 1 4 Gizzard Blade Assembly Gizzard Open and Trim ...

Page 12: ...mended Operation Continued Ball Tip Blades Part Number Description Typical Application 108209 3 1 4 Short Ball Tip Blade Assembly J Cut Turkey Hens Vent Opening 108055 4 1 4 Ball Tip Blade Assembly Backup Vent Opener and J Cuts 108208 4 1 4 Broiler Vent Ball Tip Blade Assembly Backup Vent Opener ...

Page 13: ...Application 108496 2 1 2 Low Profile Straight Blade Assembly General Applications 108475 4 1 4 Low Profile Straight Blade Assembly General Applications General Applications Thigh Trim Mark Tails For Tucking Breast Trim Hearts Livers Separation And Trim Gizzard Cut Up Wings Trim House Inspection Remove Wing Tips Back Up USDA Inspector Remove Tails Mirror Inspection Station ...

Page 14: ... Page 8 2 2 Recommended Operation Continued Tabletop Blades Part Number Description Typical Application 108700 Micro Serrated Tabletop Blade Assembly Fiberglass and Textiles 108505 Tabletop Blade Assembly Upholstery 108720 Kevlar Tabletop Blade Assembly Kevlar and Heavy Fabrics ...

Page 15: ...4 Curved Blade Assembly General Applications 108210 4 1 4 Evis Curved Blade Assembly General Applications 103799 4 1 4 Reverse Curve Blade Assembly General Applications General Applications Thigh Trim Mark Tails For Tucking Breast Trim Hearts Livers Separation And Trim Gizzard Cut Up Wings Trim House Inspection Remove Wing Tips Back Up USDA Inspector Remove Tails Mirror Inspection Station ...

Page 16: ...INC Rev September 24 2016 Page 10 2 2 Recommended Operation Continued Neck Breaker Blades Part Number Description Typical Application 108170 Neck Breaker Blade Assembly Rework Salvage Necks 108224 Neck Breaker Inverted Blade Assembly Rework Salvage Necks ...

Page 17: ... blades will open and close 45 while the finger loop only moves about 23 The AirShirz is held and operated in the same way as a pair of hand scissors There is a thumb hole and a finger loop The blades close like scissors as the finger loop is squeezed and open as it is released The movement of the blades follows the movement of the finger loop A return spring moves the finger loop outward to the b...

Page 18: ...users an additional finger guard is available to prevent the accidental placement of the finger in the blade opening part number 108455 Never leave the AirShirz with the blades open as serious injuries could result When the tool is not in use or is being handled in any way other than cutting product i e cleaning maintenance etc the air supply should be disconnected at the quick disconnect WARNING ...

Page 19: ...ADES ARE VERY SHARP WEAR CUT RESISTANT GLOVES WHILE OPERATING THE AIRSHIRZ WARNING AIRSHIRZ MAGNUM AMPUTATION IS POSSIBLE THE BLADES ARE VERY SHARP WEAR METAL MESH CUT RESISTANT GLOVES WHILE OPERATING THE AIRSHIRZ MAGNUM WARNING ALWAYS CLOSE THE BLADES AND LOCK THE BLADE LATCH WHEN NOT IN USE SECTION 4 0 SAFETY FEATURES The AirShirz is designed to be safe and easy to use The functions of these fea...

Page 20: ...inward against the power cylinder blades closed position this ring can be rotated down against the finger loop See Figures 3 and 4 In this position the finger loop will be locked closed and will be unable to drive the blades once they are closed Care should be taken to assure that the blades are closed before locking the blade latch If the AirShirz is connected to the air supply simply hold the to...

Page 21: ...ainst the power cylinder and rotate the latch ring outward to the position shown above There is a slight detent action that holds the latch ring in either the locked or unlocked position 4 3 Fully Enclosed Finger Loop The finger loop acts as a guide for the fingers It keeps them away from the linkage and also shields the back of the fingers from bumping against the work Keep All Fingers Inside The...

Page 22: ...duces exposure to Cumulative Trauma Disorders and increases worker productivity Built in safety features help reduce the risk of accidents The rugged and durable design provides long service life and easy in plant maintenance An offset finger loop is available by special order for small hand sizes Part Number 108304 SECTION 6 0 UNPACKING Carefully unpack all items and inspect them for shipping dam...

Page 23: ...e product If the air supply does not already have a filter and pressure regulator these items will need to be installed If you purchased these items from Bettcher Industries they will fit onto size 1 4 NPT pipe threads The order of installation is very important The air filter is installed upstream from the regulator and air gage as shown in the following illustrations NOTE USE A THREAD SEALING CO...

Page 24: ...s disconnected from the power unit 7 2 Configuration 2 Mount to Air Hose or Pipe with Standard Quick Disconnect Shut off the air supply Confirm that your quick connect female coupler mates properly with the male connector of the AirShirz filter coupler assembly Mount your female coupler to the end of a pipe or flexible air hose and run this pipe or hose to a point 4 5 inches 11 cm from the desired...

Page 25: ...ade sets The mounting screw is designed to float within the assembly and will not fall out It should not be removed The blade set is shipped in the normal blades closed position This protects both the operator and the cutting edges The blade set consists of two blades a fixed blade and a movable blade The fixed blade has two holes which slide onto the two pins in the power unit The movable blade h...

Page 26: ...WARNING AIRSHIRZ MAGNUM AMPUTATION IS POSSIBLE THE BLADES ARE VERY SHARP WEAR METAL MESH CUT RESISTANT GLOVES WHILE OPERATING THE AIRSHIRZ MAGNUM Check that the finger loop is in the blades closed position with the blade latch in the locked position Check that all surfaces of the power unit blade pocket and pins are clean LATCH LOCKED FIGURE 7 Disconnect the air supply PRESS TAB FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9 ...

Page 27: ...kage at the power cylinder rod See Figure 10 FIGURE 10 Check that the blade set mechanism and mounting area are clean Hold the blade set by the closed blades with a gloved hand The fixed blade should be facing you and the movable blade will be behind it Hold the power unit in your other hand so the blade pocket is facing you Align the holes in the fixed blade with the pins on the power unit as sho...

Page 28: ...he blade set does not drop fully into the pocket it is because the slot in the movable blade is not exactly aligned with the roller To align the slot press down at the corner of the fixed blade with your thumb while spreading the blades slightly with your gloved hand When the slot and the roller become aligned the blade set will drop into place FIGURE 13 Use a 1 2 inch wrench to tighten the blade ...

Page 29: ...have a very small gap between the inside of the fixed blade plate and the surface of the power unit 8 1 2 Blade Removal Sequence WARNING WEAR CUT RESISTANT GLOVES AND HANDLE THE BLADE SET WITH BLADES CLOSED WARNING AIRSHIRZ MAGNUM AMPUTATION IS POSSIBLE THE BLADES ARE VERY SHARP WEAR METAL MESH CUT RESISTANT GLOVES WHILE OPERATING THE AIRSHIRZ MAGNUM Small Gap ...

Page 30: ...the blade latch FIGURE 15 Disconnect the air line before proceeding FIGURE 16 FIGURE 17 Use a 1 2 inch wrench to unscrew the blade mounting screw until it becomes loose enough to move in and out This screw will remain captured by the blade set and will not fall out Do Not Attempt To Remove The Screw Completely FIGURE 18 Blades Closed Latch Locked Press Tab ...

Page 31: ...rap has been provided on the AirShirz power unit which allows the hand additional comfort This strap is adjustable to the operator s hand It is easily disengaged or removed at the snap buttons The Top Snap Is Only Removed For Cleaning Or Replacement The AirShirz is shipped with the MicroBreak Strap mounted properly Before detaching the strap the routing should be examined and compared to Figure 21...

Page 32: ...are under equal tension Bring the free end of the strap around the back of the hand and attempt to align the bottom snap button with the snap mounted in the frame without pulling on the strap Note the amount by which the strap is either too short or too long Set down the AirShirz and adjust the length of the strap at the buckle until the strap fits with little or no slack and with no more than ver...

Page 33: ...it such that the snaps are facing up Wrap this end around and over the valve block of the power unit Then slip the strap into the clip on top of the valve block FIGURE 22 Pull the end until the snap is aligned with the mating button near the middle of the strap Snap these together Route the buckle end around the power cylinder and snap it to the frame If the adjustment was changed it will need to ...

Page 34: ...RSHIRZ WARNING AIRSHIRZ MAGNUM AMPUTATION IS POSSIBLE THE BLADES ARE VERY SHARP WEAR METAL MESH CUT RESISTANT GLOVES WHILE OPERATING THE AIRSHIRZ MAGNUM WARNING ALWAYS LEAVE THE AIRSHIRZ WITH BLADES CLOSED AND BLADE LATCH LOCKED WHEN NOT IN USE Check that the blade latch is locked and the blades are closed Check that the air line is set to the desired pressure between 80 PSI and 120 PSI 5 5 to 8 3...

Page 35: ...the blades They should open as the finger loop swings out and close as the finger loop is squeezed inward If you only open the finger loop part way the blades will follow this motion and stop part way open The blades should close fully when the finger loop is squeezed fully inward If the blades do not close fully or if the blade action is rough see the adjustments in Section 9 2 Cut the product in...

Page 36: ...R USEFUL LIFE MAXIMUM MATERIAL REMOVAL 1 8 9 3 2 BLADES NOT CLOSING FULLY CHECK FOR WORN OR DAMAGED SERVO LINKAGE OR MASTER LINK 9 4 6 9 4 7 DOES BLADE DRIVE ROLLER ON THE MAIN LINK HAVE SIDE PLAY DOES FINGER LOOP HIT CYLINDER BEFORE POWER CYLINDER IS AT FULL STROKE ADJUST SMOOTHNESS CONTROL 9 2 2 ADJUST STROKE CONTROL 9 2 3 RECHECK SMOOTHNESS CLEAN PROPERLY REPLACE BLADES 8 3 2 REPLACE DRIVE LINK...

Page 37: ... ROLLER ON MAIL LINK IN GOOD CONDITION WITH LITTLE OR NO SIDE PLAY IS CYLINDER ROD AT FULL STROKE INWARD WHEN FINGER LOOP IS OPEN FULLY ADJUST SMOOTHNESS CONTROL 9 2 2 READJUST STROKE 9 2 3 RECHECK SMOOTHNESS CHECK THAT BLADE LATCH IS OPEN FULLY AND IN THE CORRECT DETENT POSITION 9 4 3 REPLACE DRIVE LINK ASSEMBLY 9 4 11 IF NOT OK YES NO NO NO IF FINGER LOOP STILL NOT OPENING FULLY SEE SECTION ON F...

Page 38: ... ADJUST STROKE CONTROL 9 2 3 RECHECK SMOOTHNESS RETURN TO SERVICE ADJUST FINGER LOOP POST SCREW 9 2 1 CONNECT MASTER LINK 9 4 6 DOES UNIT NOW FUNCTION CORRECTLY RETURN TO SERVICE REMOVE SERVO LINKAGE 9 4 7 FINGER LOOP SPRING 9 4 9 IS THERE DIRT OR EXCESS WEAR ARE FINGER LOOP OR MATING FRAME SURFACES WORN THROUGH TO BARE METAL REPLACE WORN OUT PARTS RETURN TO SERVICE REASSEMBLE SERVO LINKAGE 9 4 8 ...

Page 39: ...OPERATING BETTCHER AIRSHIRZ INSTRUCTIONS INDUSTRIES INC Rev September 24 2016 Page 33 8 4 Fault Detection Correction Continued ...

Page 40: ...E OPERATING THE AIRSHIRZ WARNING AIRSHIRZ MAGNUM AMPUTATION IS POSSIBLE THE BLADES ARE VERY SHARP WEAR METAL MESH CUT RESISTANT GLOVES WHILE OPERATING THE AIRSHIRZ MAGNUM Open the blades fully Look along the cutting edges If the edges are not nicked or overly rounded the sharpness may be restored by steeling For optimum sharpness use the Bettcher Industries Model 212 EdgeKing Scissor Sharpener Sys...

Page 41: ...eel a stream of air at this outlet whenever the blades are Not Moving A stream of air indicates a worn or defective control valve or a leaking piston O ring in the power cylinder FIGURE 23 9 1 2 2 General Leak Disconnect the air supply and remove the blade set Reconnect the air supply and operate the AirShirz while it is submerged in a pan of water Observe around all the fitting connections at the...

Page 42: ...wer Cylinder Leak Disconnect the air supply and remove the blade set Disconnect the front air tube to the power cylinder at the valve body Use a screwdriver to pry the tube end over the barb of the fitting while pulling on the tubing with the other hand Be careful not to damage the barb FIGURE 24 ...

Page 43: ...ubrication Most of the moving parts of the AirShirz are designed to operate without periodic lubrication If dirt accumulation becomes a problem with some moving parts clean them and reassemble them with a generous coat of Bettcher Max Z Lube to inhibit dirt penetration into the works 9 1 3 1 Greasing the Drive Roller and Servo Link The drive roller and servo link should be greased daily to prevent...

Page 44: ...old the grease gun in the hole in the white servo link see Figure 26B and push the cone tip of the gun tightly against the link Pump the plunger on the grease gun until grease is seen coming out from the back side of the servo link Close the linkage cover Install the blade set FIGURE 26A NOTE To load the grease gun thread a new tube of Bettcher Max Z Lube into the side of the grease gun Squeeze th...

Page 45: ...the valve Approved Oils Mineral Oils Bettcher P N 103603 Do Not Use WD 40 Or Similar Products NOTE Food Applications Should Always Use Food Grade Lubricants 9 2 Adjustments 9 2 1 Finger Loop Post Screw Setting FIGURE 27 Disconnect the air line Remove cover Reference Section 9 4 1 Disconnect master link Reference Section 9 4 5 Hold finger loop fully inward against the power cylinder Tighten the pos...

Page 46: ... 4 2 9 2 2 Smoothness Adjustment The inner workings of the control valve are set precisely to respond quickly to commands from the finger loop They may need to be readjusted after a long period of use or after removing the rear fitting assembly Disconnect the air line Remove the blade set Reference Section 8 3 2 Connect the air line and disengage the blade latch Loosen the locknut for the rear fit...

Page 47: ...ating the finger loop until operation just becomes smooth At this setting the noise at the exhaust line also becomes loudest The sound of the exhaust should be about equally loud when opening or closing the finger loop Rotate the rear fitting an additional 1 8 turn clockwise Retighten the locknut 9 2 3 Stroke Adjustment FIGURE 30 Close Sooner Close Later Loosen 1 Turn Loosen 3 Turns ...

Page 48: ...roperly before proceeding Disconnect the air line Remove the blade set reference Section 8 3 2 Open the cover and using a 9 16 inch open end wrench loosen the control valve lock nut about 3 turns Then close cover NOTE On the AirShirz Magnum it is necessary to remove the cover Connect the air line and disengage the blade latch Observe the power cylinder rod position while working the finger loop fu...

Page 49: ...t the air line Open the cover and use a 9 16 inch open end wrench to tighten the locknut against the frame Close cover On the AirShirz Magnum replace the cover Recheck smoothness adjustment 9 3 Blade Sharpening and Maintenance This section does not apply to Neck Breaker or other special blade styles Refer to separate instruction sheet provided with the blade set 9 3 1 Steeling the Blades Steeling ...

Page 50: ...lade away from you while sweeping the contact point outward such that the entire surface of the blade is worked in one stroke See Figure 33 Perform same procedure on the mating blade Repeat the entire steeling procedure using a smooth metal steeling rod Check blade sharpness see Section 9 3 3 If sharpness is not restored then blades will need to be ground 9 3 2 Grinding the Blades In most cases th...

Page 51: ...en each grind If you are using a special blade set follow the recommendations that came with them FIGURE 34A FIGURE 34B Use a bench grinder type sharpener that has both a grinding wheel and a buffing wheel After sharpening the blade nut will usually need to be adjusted so that the blades engage adequately over the full cutting length see Section 9 3 4 WARNING WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND CUT RESISTANT ...

Page 52: ...t of the blade and move with a smooth steady motion until the tip of the blade passes by the wheel FIGURE 36 CAUTION PRESSURE TOO HARD OR MOTION TOO SLOW WILL BURN THE BLADE EDGE ESPECIALLY NEAR THE TIPS Make repeat passes until the edge is restored Grind away as much as needed to remove nicks and create a continuous new edge ROTATION GRINDING WHEEL GRINDING BURR Standard Blade Edge Angle Tabletop...

Page 53: ...ction of the blade against the wheel See Figure 37 above After buffing both blades a few times take the blade set and close the blades normally by hand This will trim off any residual burr and create a matching shape on the cutting edges 9 3 3 Checking Blade Sharpness A sharp blade set will be able to cut cleanly through a sheet of 8 mil 2mm thick latex without fold over sold as Dental Dam from de...

Page 54: ... will be seen to travel from the throat to the blade tip If this contact point is not present and uniform from the throat to the tip the blade nut may need adjusting or the blades may have been bent FIGURE 39 9 3 4 Adjusting the Blade Nut It is common for a freshly re sharpened blade set to require a slight tightening of the blade nut Other things that may require adjustment of the blade nut are w...

Page 55: ... TIGHTEN THE NUT AS THIS WILL CAUSE EXCESSIVE WEAR THE BLADE NUT HAS A SELF LOCKING THREAD THEREFORE IT SHOULD ALWAYS TURN WITH SOME RESISTANCE The AirShirz blades are designed to require more force to close them than hand scissors This is normal and required for the blades to cut properly FIGURE 40 PULL TO REMOVE SCREW TURN TO REMOVE SCREW BLADE SCREW LOCKING FLAT PIVOT NUT FIXED BLADE BETTCHER M...

Page 56: ...ding Will Damage The Threads Causing It To Become Stuck Use a 5 8 inch open end wrench to unscrew the locknut counterclockwise Remove the plastic washer and the movable blade Grasp the fixed blade and push the pivot bushing out of the hole Thoroughly clean the pivot hole and mating surfaces of both blades Inspect the drive slot and pivot hole of the movable blade for excessive wear The blade set s...

Page 57: ...knut with the plastic washer onto the blade and screw it into the threads of the pivot bushing clockwise The lock nut should produce some resistance to turning Use a 5 8 inch wrench to screw the locknut in until it just contacts the blade Install the blade screw then perform the blade nut adjustment see Section 9 3 4 9 4 Assembly Disassembly Procedures WARNING CLOSE THE BLADES ENGAGE THE BLADE LAT...

Page 58: ...hten firmly Lift locking tab of cover and pivot cover clockwise Cover should swivel easily and should snap back into closed position 9 4 3 Blade Latch Removal Disconnect the air line Remove the cover refer to Section 9 4 1 Pull finger loop against power cylinder Lift latch ring off cover pivot post Inspect tangs of latch ring for dirt wear or distortion Tangs may spring inward slightly upon remova...

Page 59: ... both positions If this detent action does not hold the latch ring in the unlocked position replace the latch ring Re install the cover refer to Section 9 4 2 9 4 5 Disconnecting Master Link Disconnect the air line Remove blade set and cover refer to Section 9 4 1 Push the rod fully into the power cylinder Remove the screw holding the halves of the master link together Lift the top plate of the ma...

Page 60: ...r link and top plate are fully seated on the pins Tighten the screw 9 4 7 Servo Linkage Removal Disconnect the air line Remove the cover Reference Section 9 4 1 Disconnect the master link Reference Section 9 4 5 Push the power cylinder rod fully inward and hold the finger loop against the power cylinder to allow access to the post screw Remove the post screw and small washer beneath it Note the en...

Page 61: ...ervo Linkage Installation Disconnect the air line Wipe clean all links screw small washer and the finger loop post Inspect all holes and slots for signs of wear All pivoting and sliding parts should fit together with little or no side play Install one end of the master link to the underside of the middle pin Install the top plate onto the top side of the middle pin and loosely install the small sc...

Page 62: ...er loop against the power cylinder to allow access to the mounting hole Put the small washer onto the post screw then place them both into the mounting hole of the servo link assembly as shown in Figure 50 Partially tighten the post screw leaving the linkage and finger loop free to rotate Do Not Over Tighten Due to the self locking nature of this screw a certain resistance to turning is normal and...

Page 63: ...lling it off the post Remove the Teflon washer from the post FIGURE 51 FIGURE 52 Grasp the spring and tilt it outward until it clears the post then slide it to the right until it comes out 9 4 10 Finger Loop and Spring Installation Disconnect the air line Thoroughly clean the spring finger loop and post area Inspect the finger loop hole and bottom surface for signs of excessive wear If the coating...

Page 64: ...igure 53 Grasp the spring at the loop end and push the straight end into the pocket in the frame at an angle coming from the right of the finger loop post FIGURE 53 Care should be taken to guide the spring such that the straight end goes behind the rear spring pin as shown in Figure 53 above When correctly installed the spring will fit loosely in the position shown above If the finger loop is diff...

Page 65: ...he notch of the finger loop Push downward on the finger loop while wiggling it slightly until the spring engages the notch and the finger loop moves fully onto the post Install servo link assembly see Section 9 4 7 and perform finger loop post screw adjustment procedure See Section 9 2 1 Install blade latch ring Section 9 4 4 and cover Section 9 4 2 9 4 11 Drive Link Removal Disconnect the air lin...

Page 66: ...bout 5 turns then tap the head of the screw with the handle of the screwdriver until the pin becomes loose Remove the flat head screw Use a small screwdriver or rod from the screw side to push the pin out Push the drive link at the clevis until the power cylinder rod is at mid stroke so the clevis screw is accessible FIGURE 57 FIGURE 58 Clevis Screw Clevis Pin Flathead Screw Pivot Pin Drive Link ...

Page 67: ...wer cylinder rod outward slightly and push aside the tubing as needed to gain access to the end of the clevis pin Pull outward on the power cylinder if necessary to let the pin clear the frame Pivot the power cylinder outward being careful not to bend the swivel fitting at the rear of the cylinder Grasp the drive link at the clevis end Pull outward while tipping upward to let the drive pin slide o...

Page 68: ...s deep grooves or heavy pitting If any other areas of the drive link are worn or damaged the drive link should be replaced as a unit Always use a new clevis screw with a new drive link Grasp the drive link at the clevis end with the roller facing downward to the right With the frame in the other hand and the power cylinder swung outward slide the drive link under the servo linkage such that the pi...

Page 69: ...f power cylinder drive unit and servo linkage Dribble some water over air fitting while operating to check for leaks If leaks occur remove tubing and retighten or replace air fitting Disconnect the air line Install blade latch See 9 4 4 and cover see 9 4 2 9 4 13 Power Cylinder Removal Disconnect the air line Remove the front tube from the power cylinder See Section 9 4 21 Disconnect strap at the ...

Page 70: ...nued FIGURE 60 FIGURE 61 In like manner remove the rear clevis screw and pin NOTE These pins and screws are interchangeable except on the AirShirz Magnum 9 4 13 1 Single Power Cylinder Disassembly Repair Items included in Power Cylinder Overhaul Kit FIGURE 62 X Large Heavy Duty Power Cylinder Shown Clevis Screw Clevis Pin ...

Page 71: ...t the cross hole If the cross hole edges are sharp the piston will need to be removed from the rod so the rod can be pulled out of the base from the front Otherwise the lip seal may be damaged Apply a thin coat of Bettcher Max Z Lube then slowly slide it and the piston out of the base Examine all seals O rings with a wide flat band pinch marks cracks or nicks should be replaced Remove defective O ...

Page 72: ... play in the rod or if abrasive particles have become embedded The wiper and lip seal should also be replaced at this time Remove the wiper per above Use a screwdriver blade entering the base from the inside to push the bearing out from the rear Hand force is usually adequate Be Careful Not to Gouge the Bore of the Base Remove the lip seal Wipe the bore clean and apply a film Bettcher Max Z Lube t...

Page 73: ...from the inside Slide the piston up against the base Wipe the cylinder bore clean and apply a thin film of Bettcher Max Z Lube Apply Bettcher Max Z Lube to both O rings Position the wear strip into Rear groove of piston and hold it in place with fingers while sliding cylinder over it with the other hand On the small cylinder it may be easier to install the piston and rod with the wear strip into t...

Page 74: ...R AIRSHIRZ INSTRUCTIONS INDUSTRIES INC Rev September 24 2016 Page 68 9 4 13 3 Dual Power Cylinder Disassembly and Repair See Fig 64 FIGURE 64 AirShirz Magnum Power Cylinder Shown Items Included in Cylinder Overhaul Kit ...

Page 75: ...uld be replaced if air had been leaking from the rod if it was removed or if the inner lip appears uneven or worn Use tweezers or small wire to pry lip seal inward and pull it out from the inside of the cylinder Clean the groove between the cylinder flange and bearing refer to figure 65 Apply Bettcher Max Z Lube all over the new seal and squeeze it into the front cylinder housing from the same sid...

Page 76: ...the bore and to a new lip seal Install the lip seal from the front with the lip facing the inside until it is fully down Set the bearing squarely over the bore and using a support of slightly less than inch 12 7mm diameter press the bearing until the outer edge is flush with the rear surface of the wiper groove 239 inch 6 07mm from the surface of the cylinder housing as shown in Figure 65 Do not o...

Page 77: ...he rod then install the piston screw and tighten it securely Remove the 1 8 inch 3mm diameter pin Lubricate both piston O rings thoroughly with Bettcher Max Z Lube Carefully fit the front cylinder over the rod using a gentle twisting motion as the rod passes through the lip seal bearing and wiper on the nose of the cylinder Rotate the cylinder until its air fitting is offset to the same side as th...

Page 78: ...e power cylinder into the frame clevis with the rear fitting facing the tubing notch in the frame Check that the front fitting is on the same side as is the front tubing If not remove the four flat head screws and rotate the base then reinstall the screws Insert a clevis pin into the threaded end of the frame clevis Wiggle the power cylinder as needed while pushing the pin in until the threads are...

Page 79: ...ve rod and remove Note approximately how far rear end of control valve projects beyond frame Use a 1 2 inch open end wrench on flats at rear end of control valve to unscrew control valve assembly counterclockwise Note that valve assembly may not feel loose when it is fully unscrewed due to the sealing force of its O rings Grab rear fitting on control valve and its tubing Pull control valve assembl...

Page 80: ... at the rear until the rear threads engage the bore Place the locking nut over the control valve rod with the collar end facing the valve Use a 1 2 inch open end wrench to rotate the control valve clockwise while pushing it inward from the rear to engage the rear threads Screw the control valve inward until it is in approximately the same position it was prior to removal or until the end of the va...

Page 81: ...itting Assembly Installation See Figure 68 Disconnect the air line Examine the front face of the fitting assembly It must be free of nicks or scratches A new part must have a sharp square inside edge A used part should have a slightly tapered inside edge A defective face will cause air to leak out of the exhaust tube when the blades are driven fully closed Screw the fitting assembly into the contr...

Page 82: ...t the barbs Push the locking collar with one hand while pulling on the tubing with the other hand until the collar slides over barbed region Pull the locking collar back if needed so that it extends beyond the fitting slightly as shown above Take the larger tube at the other end and push it fully over the barb of the exhaust fitting Slide a locking collar on the smaller tube at the other end Push ...

Page 83: ...rShirz coiled tubing as shown in Figure 70A below Check that the pressure is reading between 80 and 120 PSI 5 5 to 8 3 Bars Rapidly operate the tool moving the finger loop fully in and out while watching the pressure gauge The needle should not fluctuate more than 5 PSI 0 3 Bars If the pressure drop is more than 5 PSI 0 3 Bars the filter element is plugged and should be replaced FIGURE 70A 5 psi F...

Page 84: ...RESSURE IS REMOVED FROM THE SUPPLY LINE WHERE THE FILTER IS MOUNTED BEFORE PROCEEDING Using two adjustable wrenches or 3 4 inch open end wrenches unscrew the filter end cap from the filter body Carefully remove the filter element Watch for the rubber washer and rear spring Clean out inside of valve body and install a new element so the small closed end fits into the small side of the spring in the...

Page 85: ... and push it up to the barb Pry the tubing over the barb while pulling on the tubing with your other hand as shown Take Care Not To Damage The Barb SECTION 10 0 CLEANING The AirShirz is constructed of corrosion resistant easily cleanable materials The metallic parts are either stainless steel or aluminum with an anodize coating The plastic parts are acetyl nylon polypropylene nitrile or polysulfon...

Page 86: ...UM PARTS Do not use water hotter than 70 C 160 F as this will soften the tubing Let the AirShirz cool to below 40 C 100 F before using Do not allow soapy water to get inside the air lines Cleaning Procedures 1 Close the blades and lock the blade latch 2 Disconnect the air supply 3 Remove the blade set 4 Open the cover by lifting at the cover tab until it clears the frame and then rotate the cover ...

Page 87: ...e mechanism with a brush or water jet The blade set may be cleaned separately in an alkaline solution WARNING ALWAYS WEAR CUT RESISTANT GLOVES WHEN HANDLING THE BLADES 7 The MicroBreak Strap may be removed for cleaning 8 To close the cover pivot it back and lift the tab to allow it to slide over the top of the frame and snap into place BETTCHER INDUSTRIES INC PROUDLY MANUFACTURES QUALITY PARTS FOR...

Page 88: ...OPERATING BETTCHER AIRSHIRZ INSTRUCTIONS INDUSTRIES INC Rev September 24 2016 Page 82 SECTION 11 0 SPARE PARTS LIST 11 1 Airshirz Exploded View ...

Page 89: ...ssembly 108170 1 Broiler Vent Ball Blade Assembly 108208 1 Short Ball Tip Blade Assembly 108209 1 Evis Curved Blade Assembly 108210 1 Inverted Neck Breaker Blade Assembly 108224 1 Straight 5 1 4 Blade Assembly 108361 1 Gizzard 5 1 4 Blade Assembly 108375 1 Low Profile 4 1 4 Straight Blade Assembly 108475 1 Low Profile 2 1 2 Straight Blade Assembly 108496 1 1 3 8 Short Straight Blade Assembly 10849...

Page 90: ...OPERATING BETTCHER AIRSHIRZ INSTRUCTIONS INDUSTRIES INC Rev September 24 2016 Page 84 11 1 Airshirz Exploded View Continued ...

Page 91: ...embly 108765 1 19 Servo Link Assembly Replacement Kit Includes Items 20 21 108762 1 20 Screw 10 32 Special Self Locking 108185 1 21 Drive Washer 108112 1 22 Fingerloop Options Fingerloop Kit Includes Item 23 108766 1 Fingerloop Kit Offset Includes Item 23 108768 1 Fingerloop Kit Offset Small Includes Item 23 108769 1 Fingerloop Kit Open Includes Item 23 108767 1 23 Teflon Washer 108750 1 24 Finger...

Page 92: ...OPERATING BETTCHER AIRSHIRZ INSTRUCTIONS INDUSTRIES INC Rev September 24 2016 Page 86 11 1 Airshirz Exploded View Continued ...

Page 93: ...ludes Items 33 35 and 36 108595 1 33 Connector Male Line Includes Item 34 108045 1 34 O Ring 122344 1 35 Locking Collar 108556 2 36 Twin Tubing Coiled Black AirShirz 108220 1 Twin Tubing Coiled Colored AirShirz 108594 1 37 Snap 8 32 Phillips Head 108163 1 38 Control Valve Assembly Includes Items 39 40 and 46 108017 1 39 Fitting Assembly Includes Item 46 108738 1 40 Locknut Fitting 108740 1 41 Stra...

Page 94: ...OPERATING BETTCHER AIRSHIRZ INSTRUCTIONS INDUSTRIES INC Rev September 24 2016 Page 88 11 2 Small Power Cylinder Assembly ...

Page 95: ... Cylinder Mounting 108742 2 3 Screw 4 40 x5 16 Flat Self Locking 108088 4 4 Wear Seal 122346 1 5 O Ring 3 4 x 1 16 x 7 8 122327 1 6 Screw 10 32 x1 2 Pan Head Self Sealing 108039 1 7 Piston Small 108261 1 8 O Ring 1 x 1 16 x1 1 8 122339 1 9 Base Small Large 108120 1 10 Seal Rod Cylinder 122341 1 11 Bearing 108034 1 12 Ring Wiper 108033 1 13 Rod Assembly Kit Includes 1 pc Item 2 108439 1 14 Tube Fit...

Page 96: ...OPERATING BETTCHER AIRSHIRZ INSTRUCTIONS INDUSTRIES INC Rev September 24 2016 Page 90 11 3 Large Heavy Duty Power Cylinder Assembly ...

Page 97: ...ng Swivel Elbow 125587 1 3 Bearing Power Cylinder Mounting 108742 2 4 Screw 10 32x 5 16 Pan Head Self locking 108794 4 5 Screw 10 32 x Pan Head Self sealing 108039 1 6 Wear Seal 122342 1 7 Piston Cylinder Large 108121 1 8 O Ring 7 8 x 1 8 x 1 1 8 122340 1 9 Seal Rod Cylinder 122341 1 10 O Ring 1 1 16 x 1 3 16 122483 1 11 Base Large Heavy Duty 108787 1 12 Bearing 108034 1 13 Ring Wiper 108033 1 14 ...

Page 98: ...OPERATING BETTCHER AIRSHIRZ INSTRUCTIONS INDUSTRIES INC Rev September 24 2016 Page 92 11 4 X Large Heavy duty Power Cylinder Assembly ...

Page 99: ...aring Power Cylinder Mounting 108742 2 3 Screw 8 32 x 5 16 Pan Head Self Locking 104246 4 4 Wear Seal 122473 1 5 O Ring 1 x 1 8 x 1 1 4 122474 1 6 Screw 10 32 x Pan Head Self Sealing 108039 1 7 Piston X Large 108473 1 8 O Ring 1 3 16 x1 16 x1 5 16 103439 1 9 Base Black X Large 108471 1 10 Seal Rod Cylinder 122341 1 11 Bearing 108034 1 12 Ring Wiper 108033 1 13 Rod Assembly Kit Includes 1 pc Item 2...

Page 100: ...OPERATING BETTCHER AIRSHIRZ INSTRUCTIONS INDUSTRIES INC Rev September 24 2016 Page 94 11 5 AirShirz Magnum Exploded View ...

Page 101: ...de Assembly 108146 1 Straight Short Blade Assembly 108169 1 Neck Breaker Blade Assembly 108170 1 Broiler Vent Ball Blade Assembly 108208 1 Short Ball Tip Blade Assembly 108209 1 Evis Curved Blade Assembly 108210 1 Inverted Neck Breaker Blade Assembly 108224 1 Straight 5 1 4 Blade Assembly 108361 1 Gizzard 5 1 4 Blade Assembly 108375 1 Low Profile 4 1 4 35 Straight Blade Assembly 108475 1 Low Profi...

Page 102: ...OPERATING BETTCHER AIRSHIRZ INSTRUCTIONS INDUSTRIES INC Rev September 24 2016 Page 96 11 5 AirShirz Magnum Exploded View Continued ...

Page 103: ...pc Item 16 108760 1 18 Power Cylinder Assembly XX Large 108724 1 19 Kit Drive Link Replacement XXL Includes Item 16 and 2 pc Item 49 108761 1 20 Kit Servo Link Assy Replacement Includes Items 21 22 108762 1 21 Washer Plastic 108112 1 22 Screw 10 32 Special Self Locking 108185 1 23 Shoulder Screw x 3 16 123249 1 24 Cover Assembly Black XXL 108756 1 25 Screw 4 40 x 5 16 Self Locking 108088 1 26 Plat...

Page 104: ...OPERATING BETTCHER AIRSHIRZ INSTRUCTIONS INDUSTRIES INC Rev September 24 2016 Page 98 11 5 AirShirz Magnum Exploded View Continued ...

Page 105: ...08556 2 39 Connector Male Line Includes Item 40 108045 1 40 O Ring 3 16 x 1 16 x 5 16 122344 1 41 Filter Assembly Complete 108042 1 42 Filter Body Includes Element 108043 1 43 Filter Element Inline with Washer 108196 1 44 Connector Female Line 108044 1 45 Kit Finger Loop Bumper Screw Not Shown 108313 1 46 MicroBreak Strap Assembly Complete Not Shown 108160 1 47 MicroBreak Strap Sub Assembly Not Sh...

Page 106: ...OPERATING BETTCHER AIRSHIRZ INSTRUCTIONS INDUSTRIES INC Rev September 24 2016 Page 100 11 6 XX Large Power Cylinder Assembly ...

Page 107: ...341 1 5 Screw 8 32 x 1 1 4 Hex Head 123273 4 6 Washer 8 Flat 120260 8 7 O Ring 1 1 2 x 3 32 x 1 11 16 122479 2 8 Rod Piston XX Large 108735 1 9 O Ring 5 16 x 1 16 x 7 16 122478 2 10 O Ring 1 1 8 x 1 8 x 1 3 8 122314 2 11 Plate Center XX Large Cylinder 108726 1 12 Piston XX Large 108736 1 13 Screw 10 32 x Pan Head Self Locking 108039 1 14 Cylinder Rear XX Large 108727 1 15 Lock Nut 8 32 120301 4 16...

Page 108: ...er 108494 Power Cylinder Overhaul Kit X Large Cylinder 108764 Power Cylinder Overhaul Kit XX Large Cylinder 108199 Control Valve Seals Kit 108334 Filter Gauge Kit 108196 Filter Element Inline with Washer 108201 Air Filter Assembly Air Supply 163186 Filter Element Replacement Air Supply 108200 Regulator without 160 PSI Gauge 108299 Latch Ring Bump Resistant 108728 Drive Link Pivot Bushing 108304 Fi...

Page 109: ...re the full closed finger loop may get in the way on particular applications The colored AirShirz use a two finger open loop as standard Section 12 ABOUT THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 12 1 Other Languages Translations into any of the languages used in the European Union are available at cost price upon request Call or write the local Distributor or contact Bettcher Industries 12 2 Document Identifi...

Page 110: ... O Box 336 Vermilion Ohio 44089 U S A SECTION 13 0 CONTACT ADDRESSES AND PHONE For additional information technical support and spare parts contact your Local Representative Distributor or Bettcher Representative Bettcher Industries Inc BETTCHER GmbH P O Box 336 Pilatusstrasse 4 Vermilion Ohio 44089 CH 6036 Dierikon USA SWITZERLAND Tel 1 440 965 4422 Tel 011 41 41 348 0220 Fax 1 440 328 4535 Fax 0...

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