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6” to 5” CONVERSION
CAUTION:
Make sure that the machine has been disconnected from the power source before starting conversion.
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The order to convert 6” to 5” is
NOT
the same as for 5” to 6”, so follow the instructions carefully.
STEP 1: REMOVE ALUMINUM COVERS #1-4.
(SEE PG. 34 for lid details and for tool kit location).
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To remove aluminum lids #1-4, use flat-head screwdriver to turn screws counter-clockwise ¼ turn.
STEP 2: REMOVE 6” GUILLOTINE AND SET ASIDE.
(SEE PG. 35 for guillotine location).
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To remove guillotine, unscrew the four mounting bolts (E). (SEE SECTION 15, PG. 23-24).
STEP 3: REMOVE BACK BELL ROLLER AND SET ASIDE.
(SEE PG. 35)
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To remove back bell roller, unscrew the back bell wheel bolt (W) that holds the center shaft in place.
STEP 4: FLIP TOP #3 DRIVE BACKSIDE ROLLER.
(SEE PG, 37)
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To flip the top #3 drive backside roller, remove the RED station (B) ¼ -20 x ½” flush head cap screws located in
the center of the roller.
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Turn the roller end-for-end and replace it back onto the shaft by aligning the threaded holes in the shaft with the
clearance holes on the exit upper #3 top roller backside.
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Failure to align the roller properly will cause damage
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STEP 5: INSTALL THE BACK BELL ROLLER.
(SEE PG. 37)
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Install the back bell roller in the 5” position labeled. (Positions are marked)
STEP 6: MOVE BEAD ASSEMBLY TO 5” POSITION.
(SEE PG. 37)
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Loosen the two locking bolts.
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Slide the bead assembly up for the 5” position. (Positions are marked)
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Tighten the locking bolts.
STEP 7: INSTALL 5” GUILLOTINE.
(SEE PG. 23-24)
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Remove the 5” guillotine from the side of the machine. (SEE PG. 35)
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Install it onto the frame, using the mounting bolts removed in step 1.
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The guillotine is factory preset and should not need adjustment.
STEP 8: STORE 6” GUILLOTINE.
(SEE PG. 35)
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Store the 6” guillotine on the side of the machine.
STEP 9: MOVE THE 13 SKATE ROLLERS ON THE FOUR CENTER SKATES.
(SEE PG. 36)
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To change, pull the retractable pin up at each skate until the pin disengages from the adjustable skate shaft.
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Slide the forming roller to the 5” position and release pin.
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Repeat this process for all thirteen rear skate-forming rollers.
STEP 10: MOVE BACK GUIDE BAR TO 5” POSITION.
(SEE PG. 35)
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Loosen the five bolts on the back guide bar.
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Move it as close to the skate as possible.
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Tighten the five bolts.
STEP 11: MOVE ENTRY GUIDE SHOES.
(SEE PG. 36)
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There are two split collars used as stops on the entrance guide shaft to locate each entrance guide shoe for the 5”
and 6” gutter position.
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To move the entrance guide shoes from the 6” to the 5” position, loosen the cap screws and slide the entrance
guide shoes against the inner most collars on the shaft.
