Rockford Fosgate DETECT-A-FINGER RKC-500 Series Installation Manual Download Page 6

SECTION 1—IN GENERAL

Detect-A-Finger

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 Drop Probe Device-Welder

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Danger Sign(s) to be Mounted on Machine

If any danger sign becomes destroyed or unreadable, the sign must be replaced immediately. Contact factory for 

replacement danger sign(s).

Never operate this machine unless the danger sign(s) is in place.

Accompanying this equipment is a 5” x 6” polyethylene danger sign, Part No. KSC-055. This sign MUST 

BE PERMANENTLY MOUNTED IN A PROMINENT LOCATION on the machine where this equipment is 

installed. This sign must be in a LOCATION THAT IS EASILY VISIBLE to the operator, setup person, 

or other personnel who work on or around this machine. ALWAYS mount this sign with bolts or rivets 

when installing the enclosed equipment.

“Mechanical Power Press Safety” Booklet

A copy of Booklet No. MPPS (Mechanical Power Press Safety) is available 

upon request. This booklet is copied verbatim from the CFR (Code of Federal 

Regulations) and contains all relevant sections of the OSHA standards concerning 

power presses with which an employer (user) must comply. The enclosed 

equipment must be installed, used and maintained to meet these standards. 

Specifically,  any  time  a  foot  switch  is  used,  a  suitable  point-of-operation 

safeguard or device must be used to prevent bodily injury. In addition, every 

press must be provided with a point-of-operation safeguard! Please review 

this booklet before installing the enclosed equipment. If you are unfamiliar with 

these detailed safety regulations, which include regulations on safeguarding 

the point of operation properly, you may want to attend our regularly scheduled 

machine safeguarding seminars. To obtain detailed information about these 

training seminars, please call, fax, write, or check our Web site. Our telephone, 

fax number, Web site, and mailing address are on the front cover of this manual.

Part No. KSC-000 Operator 

Safety Precations Sign

Front Side

Part No. KSC-055 Danger Sign

(Foot) - Standard

Part No. KSC-055S - Spanish

Part No. KSC-055F - French

Reverse Side

Summary of Contents for DETECT-A-FINGER RKC-500 Series

Page 1: ...rockfordsystems com E Mail sales rockfordsystems com Instruction Manual No KSL 022 INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR DETECT A FINGER DROP PROBE DEVICE FOR RESISTANCE TYPE SPOT WELDERS IMPORTANT PLEASE REVIEW TH...

Page 2: ...rmation and material contained in catalogs and instruction manuals to all persons involved in machine operation If a language barrier or insufficient education would prevent a person from reading and...

Page 3: ...ing Machinery 01 1 Woodworking Machinery These standards can be purchased by contacting ANSI American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street New York New York 10036 Phone 212 642 4900 www an...

Page 4: ...uals are written by various committees including the Power Press Forging and Fabricating Executive Committee Copies of the following publications are available from their library Power Press Safety Ma...

Page 5: ...ccessible and visible to the operator A hole in the corner of this precautions sign is provided for attaching purposes Additional copies of these precautions are available Please call write fax or use...

Page 6: ...atim from the CFR Code of Federal Regulations and contains all relevant sections of the OSHA standards concerning power presses with which an employer user must comply The enclosed equipment must be i...

Page 7: ...this type of machinery For additional safety the control relay in the control unit when properly wired into the machine system will prevent cycling of the machine accidentally or intentionally This c...

Page 8: ...ll hazards All applicable sections of OSHA Section 1910 212 must be complied with on all machines where this equipment is installed The Detect A Finger controls are applicable on most types of resista...

Page 9: ...2 high by 41 2 deep and consists of a through the door fuse holder relay terminal strips transformer and PC board assembly Mount the control box in a convenient location the area around the control bo...

Page 10: ...r is removed The DC voltage for the rotary solenoid is obtained from a full wave bridge rectifier The drop rod is guided in nylon bearings for long life and smooth operation The limit switch actuates...

Page 11: ...energizing of the control valve when an operator s finger or other part of the body is within the hazardous area The bottom of the drop rod in its full down position should barely clear the workpiece...

Page 12: ...ine cycle The guard and or device must be properly installed used and maintained The safeguard must prevent personnel from receiving bodily injuries Other Components That May Be Required Main Power Di...

Page 13: ...es When mounting the cylinder be sure it is secured in such a manner that it will not vibrate loose bind or rub on some other part of the machine zThe assembly consists of the cylinder two mounting fe...

Page 14: ...the rubber hose provided for the connection between the solenoid valve and the air cylinder It provides the necessary flexibility size and length for proper exhaust of cylinder air all of which are r...

Page 15: ...maintained Fill the lubricator with a good quality lubricant see OEM s specifications to the level indicated by the maximum fill line on the transparent reservoir Do not overfill When the machine is c...

Page 16: ...the use of numbered wire markers on both ends of every wire The size of wire depends on local ordinance number 14 stranded copper wire with an approved insulation is recommended DO NOT USE SOLID WIRE...

Page 17: ...Terminal 3 W Terminal 4 W with foot switch depressed Terminal BR W with foot switch depressed and sensing probe held up Terminal R W with foot switch depressed Disconnect FS1 and 2 from Terminals 5 a...

Page 18: ...ing means the bridge rectifier is defective and must be replaced Transformer Primary 20 Ohms approx Secondary 2 Ohms approx Rotary Solenoid Resistance 7 72 Ohms AC solenoid air valves of the type usua...

Page 19: ...art No Description RFT 017 Relay RSC 327 Transformer RTY 003 Fuse 1 Amp FTL 020 PC Board REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR SENSING PROBE ASSEMBLY RKC 502 Part No Description CMF 108 Rotary Solenoid FKC 101 Spring...

Page 20: ...By Date ORDER FORM FOR SIGNS AND LITERATURE For prices and delivery please use address phone or fax number listed on the front cover of this manual Your Signature Date Company Address City State Zip...

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