Ironwood JT400, User Manual

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Ironwood JT400 | User Manual 6
2.0 Facility Preparation
Prior to uncrating your machine confirm that your location can
accommodate the Ironwood JT400. Follow these guidelines:
2.1 Floor
• The floor must be flat and level.
• Although no special foundations are required, a concrete floor is
recommended.
• All floors must have a load-bearing strength suitable for the
machine weight of approximately 1,380 pounds (625 kg).
2.2 Work Space
• Provide adequate work space surrounding the machine.
• Provide proper non-glare, overhead lighting to keep the work
space well lit.
• Place the machine so that any potential kickback area is not in
line with aisles, doorways, or other work and traffic areas.
• Provide adequate dust extraction system.
The dust extraction system should have a flow rate of 4,500 feet
per minute at 450 cfm.
• Avoid exposure to any environment where vibration is present.
Standard machine clearance requirements
2'
(600mm)
4'
(1200mm)
(see footnote) (see footnote)
*
*
Machine clearance requirements*
*Actual clearance requirements may vary depending on length of
material to be cut.
2.3 Power
WaRninG
A licensed electrician must connect the JT400 to the building power
source.
• Do not use extension cords.
• Be sure that the electrical current of the power source is of the
same characteristics as the 230- or 460-volt electrical system
supplied with your machine. If other machine voltage capabilities
are required, contact Stiles Machinery.
JT400
Cutterhead Motor 7.5 HP, 3 phase
Power 230v / 460v (3 phase)
Total Required Amperage 18.2 amps (230v) / 9.1 amps (460v)
• Ensure the machine is protected with an external over-current
protective device per your local electrical codes.
• Electrical equipment operating conditions:
Air temperatures b41ºF (+5ºC) and +113ºF (+45ºC).
Relative humidity not to exceed 50% at a maximum temperature
of +113ºF (+45ºC).
• Electrical equipment is designed and protected to withstand the
effects of transportation and storage temperatures within a range
of -13ºF (-25ºC) to +131ºF (+55ºC), and for short periods of time
not exceeding 24 hours at up to +158ºF (+70ºC).
• Ensure connection to factory ground system is wired correctly
(according to IAW local electrical codes and NEC) and not
connected to any electromagnetic interference source such as
welders.