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Rev. 10/22/2018 

   PLC-P-FM, MANUAL 

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PLC-P-FM Manual Pail Lid Closing Press 

Instruction Manual 

 

 
 

 

 
 

Receiving instructions: 

 

After delivery,  remove the packaging from the product. Inspect the product closely to determine 

whether it sustained damage during transport. If damage is discovered, record a complete description 
of it on the bill of lading. If the product is undamaged, discard the packaging.

 

 

NOTE:

 

The end-user is solely responsible for confirming that product design, use, and maintenance 

comply with laws, regulations, codes, and mandatory standards applied where the product is used.

 

 

Replacement Parts and Technical Assistance:  
 

For answers to questions not addressed in these instructions and to order replacement parts, 

labels, and accessories, call our Technical Service and Parts Department at (260) 665-7586. The 
department can also be contacted online at 

http://www.vestilmfg.com/parts_info.htm

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Vestil Manufacturing Co. 

2999 North Wayne Street, P.O. Box 507, Angola, IN 46703 

Telephone: (260) 665-7586  -or-  Toll Free (800) 348-0868 

Fax: (260) 665-1339

 

Web: 

www.vestilmfg.com

     e-mail: 

[email protected]

 

 

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Specifications……………….....…………………..…………………………………………………………….. 

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Signal Words….………..…...…………………………………………………………………………………… 

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Hazards of Improper Use…………..…………………………………………………………………………… 

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Record of Normal Condition……………………………………………………………………………………. 

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FIG. 1A: PLC-P-FM exploded view and bill of materials……………………………………………..……… 

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FIG. 1B: Adjust pail stops………………………………………................................................................... 

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Pail height adjustment…………………………………………………………..………………………………. 

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FIG. 2: Height adjustment diagram………………………………………………………………..…………… 

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Use instructions………………………………………………………………………………...………………… 

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FIG. 3: Center pail beneath platen………………………………………………………………………...…… 

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FIG. 4: Adjust burper plunger assembly………………………………………………………………..……… 

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Inspections & Maintenance………………………………………………………………………………...…… 

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Labeling diagram…………..…...…………………….………………………………………………………….

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Limited warranty…...…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 

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Summary of Contents for PLC-P-FM

Page 1: ...nd Technical Assistance For answers to questions not addressed in these instructions and to order replacement parts labels and accessories call our Technical Service and Parts Department at 260 665 7586 The department can also be contacted online at http www vestilmfg com parts_info htm Vestil Manufacturing Co 2999 North Wayne Street P O Box 507 Angola IN 46703 Telephone 260 665 7586 or Toll Free ...

Page 2: ...s appear in the following diagrams and table Model A Overall width B Platform width C Overall length D Platform length E Overall height Capacity Net weight PLC P FM 297 8in 16in 3613 16in 16in 963 16in 250 lb 250 7 lb Optional equipment PLC CK Caster kit includes 4 polyurethane swivel stem casters with brakes Casters are 4in in diameter and 11 4in wide 9 lb 963 16 in 643 4 in 16 in 297 8 in 34 in ...

Page 3: ...p 6 Anchor the unit to the ground or lock the casters BEFORE using it Keep clear of the platen and pinch points while using the pail closer Center pails beneath the press platen before applying a lid Be sure that the burper plug item no 10 in the Exploded View p 4 contacts the top of each lid before the platen Adjust the plug according to the Plunger adjustment instructions provided on p 5 Adjust ...

Page 4: ...3 8 40 145 007 Threaded rod drive nut 1 24 37746 5 16in 18 wing nut 3 9 16 110 001 1 2in inner diameter thrust bearing 2 25 37623 3 8in 16 plain square nut 8 10 40 541 001 Subassembly plunger burper adjustable 1 26 28 112 029 3 8in x 3in zinc plated retaining clevis pin 1 11 40 112 020 Pin platen connecting pin 1 27 21 112 003 Clevis pin 1 12 13 025 023 11 8in inner diameter red handle grip 2 28 6...

Page 5: ...the top rim of the pail 2 Fine tune the position of the pail so that it is centered beneath the press platen If necessary adjust the positions of the pail stops a Loosen the wing nuts see FIG 1B on p 4 b Slide the stops along the slots in the pail support until they contact the bottom of the pail then c Tighten the wing nuts NOTE To expedite the adjustment process mark the pail support to show the...

Page 6: ...that the flooring concrete etc around the anchor bolts is sound 3 Platen 17 and pail support 6 inspect both components for damage 4 Arm flange plates 19 and hardware make sure that the plates press head weldment 1 and pail support 6 are firmly and securely fastened together 5 Product labels all labels should be readable and located as shown in the Labeling diagram below Replace any label that is u...

Page 7: ...ers and cylinders It also covers defects in original parts that wear under normal usage conditions wearing parts such as bearings hoses wheels seals brushes and batteries How long is the warranty period The warranty period for original dynamic components is 1 year The warranty period for optional and accessory equipment ramps scales and powered masts is 15 days Both warranty periods begin on the d...

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