Tri-Star TAC-10X, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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NTRODUCTION
Although all TAC's are ruggedly constructed, adequate precautions must be observed
and all instructions followed to prevent damage to the device during the Initial Set-up
Lift and transport the TAC using only the baseplate Do not lift, pull shove or jostle the
feeder bowl, the crimp cylinder or any component mounted on the baseplate.
Damage will result!!
Read this entire section before proceeding. The time required to have this TAC ready
for CrimpVerification {Section 3) is less than one hour.
The shipping container in which the TAC is transported is a three piece design
constructed to ensure safe arrival of the device.
The bottom base piece of the container holds the TAC; the other pieces of the
shipping container consists of the top and four sides, which are secured to the bottom
base by mounting straps.
To Uncrate/Unpack the TAC:
Step 1. Carefully cut all mounting straps surrounding the ship- ping container.
Step 2. Carefully lift the top and sides of the container until all sides are clear of
the TAC.
Step 3. Inspect for damage.
If damage due to shipping is observed, do not continue. Contact the factory and the
shipping carrier.
Step 4. Carefully raise the TAC using only the baseplate for lifting,
then set the machine on a smooth level working surface
Step 5. The shipping container may be discarded. However, if reshipment to
another location is possible, it is recommended that the container,
fasteners and packing material be retained.
INITIAL INSTALLATION AND SETUP
Perform the following to hook-up the pneumatic input:
Referring to Figure 2-1. Attach appropriate female connector to male connector
located at sleeve valve on right side of TAC. The air supply must be approx. 85 PSI
minimum - 125 PSI maximum through a 3/8- in. hose or conduit. Air must be clean,
dry and oil-free.
The sleeve valve is used to turn the controller ON and OFF and all pneumatic valves
and sensors.
DO NOT CLOSE (Turn On) THE SLEEVE VALVE AT THIS TIME.
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