EASTMAN CR 500, Instruction Manual

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EASTMAN
IMPORTANT
The purchaser must instruct all operators on the proper use of this equipment. All standard industrial safety measures
and equipment should be provided to protect the operator. Operators must be cautioned that improper or careless use
of this equipment may cause personal injury. If you do not have qualified operators to instruct new persons, contact your
EASTMAN sales representative or EASTMAN factory direct.
Electrical connections and servicing to this equipment should be made by a qualified electrician who is familiar with
applicable codes and regulations. Disconnect this equipment from electrical power source before proceeding with any
disassembly for adjustment or repair.
Your Eastman CR 500 Cradle Spreading Machine is designed to travel at high speed in both directions. Equipment should
be set up with a minimum 3 foot (1 meter) clear path at front and rear of machine. All personnel should be instructed to
wear safety glasses and stand well clear of the CR 500 Cradle Spreading Machine when in operation.
Contents
General Safety Precautions .................................. 3
Safety Information ................................................. 3
INSTALLATION .................................................... 4
Table Preparation .................................................. 4
To Level Table ....................................................... 4
Track Installation ................................................... 4
Magna Track or Z-Track Installation ....................... 4
Encoder Track Installation ..................................... 5
Place Machine On Table ....................................... 5
Guide Wheel Installation ....................................... 5
Encoder Assembly Installation .............................. 6
Safety Cam & Limit Switch Installation ................. 6
Mast Installation ................................................... 6
Installation of Folding Blades ................................ 6
Installation of Moveable (Left) Clamp Catcher ........ 6
Installation of Stationary (Right) Catcher ............... 7
Installation of Knifebox .......................................... 7
Familiarization ................................................... 8
OPERATION ....................................................... 10
Loading ............................................................... 10
Threading ............................................................ 10
Face To Face Spreading ..................................... 10
Face Up Spreading ............................................. 10 PROGRAMMING ............................................... 11
Set Language ..................................................... 11
Change From Inches to Centimeters ................... 11
Hour Counter (View/Reset) .................................. 12
Choosing a Spreading program ........................... 12
Plies Spread Counter Adjustment ....................... 12
Programming Spread File Configurations ............. 13
OPERATING NOTES .......................................... 14
Simplified Operating Instructions ......................... 14
OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 14
Spreading Speed Adjustment .............................. 14
End Speed .......................................................... 14
Automatic Speed ................................................ 14
Ply Height Adjustment ........................................ 14
Feed Delay ......................................................... 14
Machine Acceleration ......................................... 14
Edge Control Eye Adjustment ............................. 15
Spreading Tension Adjustment ............................ 15
Machine Messages ............................................. 15
Service and Maintenance .................................... 15
TECHNICAL DATA .............................................. 16