ShopBot PRSalpha, Assembly Manual

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Section 1: Setup and Assembly Overview • May 2, 2016
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Section 1. Setup and Assembly Overview
Electrical Precautions
Schedule the services of a licensed electrician to complete the ShopBot setup. Connecting power to
the control box can be done before or after assembly of the machine, but it is easiest to wait until the
tool is set up in its final position. If machine includes a high frequency spindle and/or a vacuum blower,
these will also need to be connected by an electrician. Wiring diagrams and specifications are located
inside the door of the control box.
Other Electrical precautions:
Motor connections:
DO NOT connect or disconnect motor cables while power to the control box is
on. This can damage or destroy the motors or drivers.
Induced currents:
AVOID moving any axis by hand when the control box is powered off. If you must
push/pull an axis by hand, do so very slowly. Spinning the motors can generate an electric charge and
damage the drivers or other electronic components.
Static Discharges:
Follow all wiring and grounding instructions - electronic circuits are very sensitive
to static and power surges. Avoid doing any vacuuming around your machine before it is properly
grounded, as vacuums can generate a large amount of static electricity that can damage the control
box.
Safety
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
The control box needs to be connected to electrical service by a licensed electri-
cian who has experience with industrial equipment. Personal injury or damage to
the machine may occur if an unlicensed individual performs this job.
Use caution when lifting boxes and assem-
bled components out of the crate. Having an
assistant will make things much easier – partic-
ularly when unpacking the crate and lifting the
gantry onto the table rails. Do not attempt to lift
the gantry without assistance.