Minster IOI, Service Manual

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15. Cycle the slide in the CONTINUOUS mode follow-
ing the procedure outlined under “Test Stroking
The Slide” in the Operation Manual.
16. During the above tests, if any scraping or squeal-
ing sounds are heard, or slide motion is stopped
automatically due to a lubrication or pneumatic
system fault, determine the cause and correct the
problem before attempting to cycle the slide any
further.
17. After 30 minutes of CONTINUOUS operation, stop
the main drive motor. Wait several hours for oil to
drain from upper portions of the press, then
recheck the oil level in the reservoir. Add lubricant
if necessary.
18. Check the condition of the press lubricating oil.
The oil must be clean, clear and free of any foreign
particles.
19. Replace any covers which may have been
removed and tighten their associated mounting
screws securely.
OIL CLEANLINESS AND CONTROL
Clean oil is extremely important for maintaining long
equipment life and optimum performance. Knowledge-
able individuals in the oil industry have stated that . . .“If
oil is kept clean in the reservoir, not overheated and not
contaminated, periodically analyzed by a laboratory
and is replenished with the proper additives at regular
intervals, it will never wear out.”
To achieve this, a program must be established to mon-
itor the condition of the oil and “recondition” it as nec-
essary. Independent testing laboratories are available
to test and evaluate the condition of the oil. (See NOTE
below.) In addition to having the oil tested, an off-line fil-
tration system should be installed to “recondition” the
oil and the proper additives must be replenished to
renew the oil to a “like-new state” and extend its life
indefinitely. Testing is also beneficial in terms of pre-
ventive maintenance.
NOTE: It is strongly recommended that only qualified,
experienced laboratories conduct these tests.
Retain a copy of their test results for your
records.
If the equipment user chooses not to establish a
“reconditioning” program as mentioned above, the only
alternative is to periodically drain the oil at the recom-
mended intervals and refill the reservoir with new oil.
(See “Changing Oil In The Lube System.”)
Minster reserves the right to void all equipment
warranties unless only approved lubricants are
used in our presses and auxiliary equipment. The
lubricants must be periodically drained at recom-
mended intervals and replaced with new oil or a
“reconditioning” program established using quali-
fied, experienced laboratories for testing.
WASTE DISPOSAL
Contaminated oil and oil filters must be disposed of in
accordance with local government waste disposal reg-
ulations. Clearly mark all receptacles containing con-
taminated oil.
CHANGING OIL IN THE LUBE SYSTEM
On a new press, the recirculating lube system must be
drained and refilled with new oil after the first four (4)
weeks of operation. After the initial oil change — if the
press is used under normal operating conditions —
drain and replace oil in the lube reservoir after every six
(6) months or 1300 hours of operation.
NOTE: If the press is used under abnormal operating
conditions — or if the oil is overheated or
becomes contaminated — it is recommended
that the oil be changed more frequently.
Follow the procedure outlined below to change the oil
in the lube system reservoir:
To Change Oil In The Lube System:
NOTE: The oil filter must be replaced with a new filter
of the same type each time the oil in the reser-
voir is replaced. (See “Lube System Oil Filter,”
below, for additional information pertaining to
the replacement of this filter.)
1. Stop the main drive motor and make certain that the
flywheel has stopped turning completely. Attach a
WARNING sign to the press controls to warn other
personnel that the press is currently being serviced.
2. Place the POWER, OFF-ON-BAR Selector Switch
in the OFF position and remove the key (if applica-
ble) to lock the switch in the OFF position. Then lock
the disconnect switch in the OFF position.
3. Place a support directly beneath the reservoir tank.
The support should be high enough to prevent the
oil reservoir tank from dropping as its mounting
screws are removed.
4. Loosen and remove the six (6) .250” - 20 x .500”
long Hex. Head Cap Screws which secure the
reservoir tank to the tank mounting flange.
5. Lift the reservoir tank from the support, and dispose
of the contaminated oil. Properly mark the recepta-
cle containing the contaminated oil with appropriate
labeling and dispose of it in accordance with local
government waste disposal regulations.
6. Clean the interior and exterior of the reservoir tank.
Wipe the surfaces clean with lint-free rags.
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