5. DRIVE RACK
- To ensure correct alignment of Machine’s Drive Rack after shipment, perform
the following:
1. Clamp a short piece of rack across the rack joint in order to check the correct tooth to tooth
distance.
2. If the short piece you’ve used to set across the rack joints does not mesh smoothly, then, loosen
the rack screws and reset the rack sections until the teeth of the short piece mesh across the joint.
3. Recheck the joint for proper alignment: it must be correct.
4. Be certain to retighten all screws on racks if adjustment was necessary.
Cable Set-Up (Also See SAFETY FIRST):
The cables for the Vulcan must be correctly installed and positioned for it to operate safely and
efficiently.
The proper cable setup procedures are as follows:
1. Locate the Plasma Unit (consult Lockformer Service Department).
2. Use as short a power cord as is practical to connect the machine to its power supply. Do not use
a cable that is too short - use one that leaves some slack so it cannot stretch or break during use.
Do not coil the cables. Follow all applicable local, state, and national codes.
3. Route AC power wires to keep them away from any auxiliary power; this includes solenoids, control
boxes, etc.
4. Route all Drive controls, tape/DNC/Remote and Encoder cables as far from Power leads as
possible. If Plasma mode/fuel is being used, also route cables as far from Torch leads as possible.
5. Connect the Vulcan to an AC power source for its use exclusively. Do not operate any other
machinery from the same power line as the Vulcan!
6. Be certain that no wire is placed where it can be affected by high frequency noise, or it may
malfunction. Do not locate wires at random.
6. GROUNDING PROCEDURE / POWER SUPPLY
- A Vulcan and its peripheral
equipment must be properly grounded for safe, efficient operation of this system, which requires
careful routing and connection of ground wires. Star Ground is the term used here to describe the
method of focusing all of the System’s ground wires by directing them all to same central tie point
to an earth ground. Refer to accompanying Lockformer Assembly Drawings to assist in the correct
arrangement of electrical connections for grounding. Figure # 1, which appears at the end of this
section, is a Star Ground Assembly Drawing, showing suggested positioning for grounding wires.
Set up the grounding as follows:
a. Use the System’s work table as the Star Ground tie point. Position the Star Ground lug as shown
in Figure # 1, near Plasma supply and in close proximity to location of ground rod. NOTE! This ground
rod must be installed according to the National Electrical Code Standards. See Safety First.
b. Install a copper ground rod (at least 8 ft. long and 1/2" in diameter) in close proximity to the
STAR Ground, directly beneath it if possible.
NOTE! To avoid tripping on cable, it is suggested that bright Safety Tape be put around Ground Rod
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