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RAPID-AIR

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR

RAPID-AIR
4601 KISHWAUKEE ST.
ROCKFORD, IL. 61109-2925
PHONE: (815) 397-2578
FAX: (815) 398-3887
WEB SITE: www.rapidair.com

SA3, SA3M, SB4, SB4M

STOCK STRAIGHTENERS

Summary of Contents for SA3

Page 1: ...RAPID AIR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR RAPID AIR 4601 KISHWAUKEE ST ROCKFORD IL 61109 2925 PHONE 815 397 2578 FAX 815 398 3887 WEB SITE www rapidair com SA3 SA3M SB4 SB4M STOCK STRAIGHTENERS ...

Page 2: ... 10 MAINTENANCE 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 SA3 SA3M CABINET ASSEMBLY DRAWING 14 15 16 SA3 HEAD ASSEMBLY DRAWING sheet 2 of 2 17 SB4 SB4M CABINET ASSEMBLY DRAWING SA3 HEAD ASSEMBLY DRAWING sheet 1 of 2 SA3M HEAD ASSEMBLY DRAWING sheet 1 of 2 18 SA3M HEAD ASSEMBLY DRAWING sheet 2 of 2 19 SB4 HEAD ASSEMBLY DRAWING sheet 1 of 2 20 SB4 HEAD ASSEMBLY DRAWING sheet 2 of 2 21 SB4M HEAD ASSEM...

Page 3: ...MENT STRAIGHTENER HEAD ONLY DRAWING SA3 SA3M SB4 SB4M MODEL MAX MATERIAL WIDTH Effective Straightening Range Max Speed in min AC Input Power Required 3 3 4 4 002 030 051 76mm 002 030 051 76mm 003 050 076 1 27mm 003 050 076 1 27mm 700 1778cm 1400 3556cm 825 2100cm 1650 4200cm 1 4hp 115vac 1ph 1 2hp 115vac 1ph 1 2hp 115vac 1ph 1 2hp 115vac 1ph TOP COVER TOP COVER LOCKING KNOB ...

Page 4: ...nd position your straightener so that there will be about two or three feed lengths in the storage loop without re inducing coil set in the material CAUTION Disconnect electrical power before performing any service to this machine INSTALLATION 3 Before inserting material into your straightener turn on the main power button and run a test cycle using the jog button Also run a test cycle in the run ...

Page 5: ...s so that they just touch the material 2 Adjust upper idler roll platen using platen adjusting knobs to remove coil set Most of the coil set should be removed with the roller closest to the entrance end of the straightener with declining adjustment as material passes through the rollers closest to the exit end of the straightener Never overwork the material to the point where opposite coil set is ...

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Page 7: ... External Loop Control Position Loop Sensor Above Material Loop Set Estimated Max Speed Loop Height and Loop Range In Run Mode Adjust Max Speed Loop Height and Loop Range for Smooth Operation STRAIGHTENER POWER ROLL Min 0 Max 100 POWER ROLL KEYPAD MAIN POWER SWITCH CIRCUIT BREAKER SPEED STOP RUN JOG MODE LOOP TYPE DANCER OR EXTERNAL LOOP RANGE LOOP HEIGHT Prior to applying power to your straighten...

Page 8: ...og function is used mainly for setup In the Stop mode there is no movement of the rolls On Off switch This illuminated switch is the main power switch for the controller It must be ON for the straightener to function Reset switch This is the main circuit breaker for the straightener and lower straightening rolls will turn Loop arm external switch When using a dancer arm select loop arm button to d...

Page 9: ...at the dancer has to move to start reel rotation The loop height function selects the degree of arm movement to start roll rotation If a loop range of 0 was selected the the arm would only have to travel approximately 6 to start roll rotation If a loop range of 8 was selected the arm would travel approximately 60 before starting roll To set the loop height thread up the material with the dancer ar...

Page 10: ...pushbutton SPEED SPEED The jog speed is shown in the percent of maximum jog speed Once you have set the desired jog speed push the Run Stop Jog button once for next Your jog speed is now set The next screen asks if you want to set up the sensor commonly referred to as dancer arm calibration Use the percent speed Select no if all you wanted to do was change the jog speed select yes if you want to c...

Page 11: ...he unit starts running with the dancer arm on the positive stop then an offset needs to be put in If an offset needs to be put in go through the setup procedure LOW OFFSET NEXT 0 _ You now have set the dancer arm limits The next screen to appear allows you to exit the setup Use the percent speed button to enter yes or no EXIT SETUP YES NO If yes was selected press Run Stop Jog button and the next ...

Page 12: ... Turn shaft until rolls are parallel with each other You should be able to grip 001 thick shim stock along entire width of rollers After adjustment is made re tighten socket head cap screw BREATHER FILL MOTOR CASE BREATHER FILL DRAIN SPUR GEAR CASE OIL LEVEL OIL PLUG DRAIN OIL LEVEL SA3 SA3M STRAIGHTENER MOTOR CASE FILL TO OIL PLUG APPROX 4 oz MOBIL 600 W SPUR GEAR CASE NO OIL PLUG OR SIGHT APPROX...

Page 13: ...t on RAMM board 1 Check motor wiring a replace motor cord or correct motor wiring consult factory 2 Check motor a Worn brushes or defective motor consult factory b Check for oil in motor gear box oil seal may have failed UNIT ON BUT MOTOR WON T RUN no armature voltage present on RAMM board 1 Selector switch not in RUN position a Turn selector switch to RUN position 2 If running with a dancer arm c...

Page 14: ...a Check wiring 8 Check signal voltage between P2 to P1 on DC drive 0 6 VDC RAMM 0 9 VDC Regen drive while moving dancer arm a If there is a signal check continuity between I1 I2 If no continuity replace DC drive or consult factory 9 Check pico fuse on 69100804 board F1 a Replace fuse 1 amp pico fuse consult factory 69100804 Board 69100014 Board 29100021 Potentiometer 12 ...

Page 15: ...13 RAPIDAIR 40 5 PASS LINE 20 28 SA3 SA3M CABINET ASSEMBLY ...

Page 16: ...14 RAPIDAIR RAPID AIR CORP CAUTION MODEL SERIAL UP CURVE DN SB4 SB4M CABINET ASSEMBLY 40 5 PASS LINE 28 20 ...

Page 17: ...2 11 124 92 146 139 35 64 91 36 109 146 139 75 1 2 64 86 23 150 129 118 119 151 126 137 128 148 REF 31700530 NO CONTROL 126 137 135 137 D D VIEW DD REF 31701995 WITH CONTROL MOUNTING PLATE 27 78 80 INNER SPRING OUTER SPRING 124 51 19 65 73 97 73 65 65 65 100 28 99 97 41 126 121 39 125 SA3 STRAIGHTENER SHEET 1 OF 2 1 1 102 1 102 1 NOTE ITEM 26 ROLLER TO BE PACKED FULL LENGTH WITH BEARING LUBRICANT ...

Page 18: ...EDLE BEARING 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 4 64500003 NEEDLE BEARING 5 64500028 NEEDLE BEARING 1 64500029 NEEDLE BEARING 11 64500030 NEEDLE BEARING 6 64500034 NEEDLE BEARING 5 64500036 NEEDLE BEARING 28 64500033 NE...

Page 19: ... 11 124 92 146 139 35 64 91 36 109 146 139 75 1 2 64 86 23 150 129 118 119 151 126 137 128 148 REF 31700530 NO CONTROL 126 137 135 137 D D VIEW DD REF 31701995 WITH CONTROL MOUNTING PLATE 27 78 80 INNER SPRING OUTER SPRING 124 51 19 65 73 97 73 65 65 65 100 28 99 97 41 126 121 39 125 SAM3 STRAIGHTENER SHEET 1 OF 2 1 1 102 1 102 1 NOTE ITEM 26 ROLLER TO BE PACKED FULL LENGTH WITH BEARING LUBRICANT ...

Page 20: ...EEDLE BEARING 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 4 64500003 NEEDLE BEARING 5 64500028 NEEDLE BEARING 1 64500029 NEEDLE BEARING 11 64500030 NEEDLE BEARING 6 64500034 NEEDLE BEARING 5 64500036 NEEDLE BEARING 28 64500033 N...

Page 21: ... 29 1 25 1 138 142 118 1 118 1 54 1 54 1 61 101 102 102 1 1 112 114 1 114 2 123 140 146 147 149 REF PUSHBUTTON CONTROL 28900364 51 REF USE MOTOR PLATE 31700530 IF NO PUSHBUTTON CONTROL IS REQ D ITEM 113 ON USED ON 2 SCREWS THAT ARE IN OIL 37 1 CLOSED END CLOSED END CLOSED END CLOSED END CLOSED END CLOSED END CLOSED END CLOSED END CLOSED END CLOSED END CLOSED END 139 111 1 1 139 111 1 1 80 111 1 1 ...

Page 22: ...2 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 1 61200026 WASHER 97 2 37500041 SPRING 104 SPRING 86 1 31900419 CLAMP BAR 87 1 61200022 WASHER 90 1 36700017 KNOB 1 37500012 100 62412062 ROLL PIN 1 98 2 37500045 SPRING 120 1 31900415 TOP SPRING ANCHOR 119 1 31900414 BOTTOM S...

Page 23: ... 29 1 25 1 138 142 118 1 118 1 54 1 54 1 61 101 102 102 1 1 112 114 1 114 2 123 140 146 147 149 REF PUSHBUTTON CONTROL 28900364 51 REF USE MOTOR PLATE 31700530 IF NO PUSHBUTTON CONTROL IS REQ D ITEM 113 ON USED ON 2 SCREWS THAT ARE IN OIL 37 1 CLOSED END CLOSED END CLOSED END CLOSED END CLOSED END CLOSED END CLOSED END CLOSED END CLOSED END CLOSED END CLOSED END 139 111 1 1 139 111 1 1 80 111 1 1 ...

Page 24: ...2 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 1 61200026 WASHER 97 2 37500041 SPRING 104 SPRING 86 1 31900419 CLAMP BAR 87 1 61200022 WASHER 90 1 36700017 KNOB 1 37500012 100 62412062 ROLL PIN 1 98 2 37500045 SPRING 120 1 31900415 TOP SPRING ANCHOR 119 1 31900414 BOTTOM S...

Page 25: ... SIZE 120 VOLTS INPUT AC 1 4 4 5 APROX FUSE RATINGS ARMATURE HP FUSE AMPS LIMIT AMPS SETUP CURRENT CB 5 AMPS FUSE AC F3 F2 69280021 120 15 1 1 MOTOR M BLU GRN BRN 6 4 3 DANCER ARM POT 69100218 1 3 2 GRN CHASSIS 115 VAC RED BLK 2 WHT L1 15 AMP L11 BLK 2 R 3 1 BREAKER MAIN RED 1 LIGHTED ROCKER SWITCH CONNECTION SWITCH INTERNAL 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 69100804 THIS TERM USED TO CHECK INPUT FROM ...

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