GS-X Pinsetter w/Advanced (CE) Guarding Operation Manual
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CLEARING PINS JAMMED IN DISTRIBUTOR
Suggested Work Location: Work Area 2, Work Area 3
CAUTION: When accessing the machine for work area 3, the main power
switch on the Nexgen or Safety Controller must be locked into the off position
using a suitable locking mechanism.
1. Turn the stop/run on the mechanic’s remote display or the Nexgen box to the stop position.
Turn off the main power switch on the Power Safety Controller box and lock the switch into the
off position using an approved lockout device.
2. Check for pins jammed at track ejector points. Check for pins jammed at belt turning points.
Remove the jammed pins and place them on the outside return belt track.
3. Check the pin ejector assemblies for proper positions.
4. Continuous jams require checking the pin station assemblies for broken parts or missing pin
release levers.
5. Re-install all guards and restart the safety controller restore power to the pinsetter::
If the Green “Restart Photocell” LED is “On” press the photo sensor restart button to illuminate
the yellow “Ready for Restart” LED, then press the restart button. If only the yellow “Ready
for Restart” LED in “On” press the restart button.
6. Once the machine has initialized, toggle the stop/run switches on the mechanic’s remote display
to clear the power failure (PF) codes.
7. Check pinsetter operation.
