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Tennsmith Inc.  / 6926 Smithville Hwy.  / McMinnville, TN 37110 / 931-934-2211 / Fax 931-934-2220 

 

www.tennsmith.com 

RECEIVING THE BRAKE 

Upon receipt, closely examine the brake for damage during shipment. Report to your distributor any damage 
that may have occurred during transit.  
 

USE CAUTION IN HANDLING AND MOVING THIS BRAKE.

 Please note that brake is top heavy

Lift the 

brake only from the ends as it is top heavy. Approximate weights for the respective models are as follows: 
 
U48-22  

280lbs / 127kg  

S48-22  

220lbs / 100kg 

 

INSTALLING THE BRAKE 

Locate the brake in a well lighted area on a solid workbench capable of supporting the weight of the machine. 
The bench should be generally be secured to the floor by bolts or lags screws. Be certain that you have 
adequate clearance to swing the apron and that the brake is at a comfortable and convenient working height. 
The brake should be removed for the skid. Use lag screws or bolts with expandable shields or similar holding 
devices through mounting feet on the bottom of the lag assemblies to bolt the brake to the bench. The brake 
must be fastened to the bench for safe operation. 
 

THE BRAKE WILL NOT BEND PROPERLY IF IT IS NOT LEVEL.

  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Summary of Contents for U48-22

Page 1: ...ON PARTS MAINTENANCE MANUAL MODELS U48 22 S48 22 Model Purchased From Serial Date Received 6926 Smithville Hwy McMinnville TN 37110 931 934 2211 Fax 931 934 2220 www tennsmith com S h o p R P M a c h...

Page 2: ...Tennsmith Inc 6926 Smithville Hwy McMinnville TN 37110 931 934 2211 Fax 931 934 2220 www tennsmith com 2 S h o p R P M a c h i n n e...

Page 3: ...STRUCTIONS 1 Know the safety and operating instructions contained in this brochure Become familiar with and understand the limitations of this machine Always practice safety 2 Wear approved eye safety...

Page 4: ...lbs 100kg INSTALLING THE BRAKE Locate the brake in a well lighted area on a solid workbench capable of supporting the weight of the machine The bench should be generally be secured to the floor by bol...

Page 5: ...oward or away from the edge of the clamp block For 22 gauge and lighter material allow a clearance equal to 1 5 to 2 times the thickness of the material A larger bend radius can be accomplished by inc...

Page 6: ...position the fingers to assemble the desired width and secure the fingers to the hold down by tightening the finger clamp screws Be certain that the tops of the fingers are flush and parallel with the...

Page 7: ...E CLEARANCE AND CLAMPING PRESSURE FOR DIFFERENT THICKNESSES OF MATERIAL DO NOT EXCEED THE CAPACITY OF THE BRAKE MAKE CERTAIN THAT APRON SUPPORT ANGLE AND APRON INSERT IS ATTACHED TO THE APRON ASSEMBLY...

Page 8: ...ga 0 75mm 22ga 0 75mm Bending length 48 1 4in 1225mm 48 1 4in 1225mm Maximum depth of box 3 in 76 2 mm N A Maximum lift of beam 7 8 in 22 2mm 7 8 in 22 2mm Front to rear adjustment in 6mm in 6mm Minim...

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