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1/4/2021 

REV. 002 

13 

MAINTENANCE:

 

 

 

Oiling the Motor: 

If the FlexArm has been sitting a while between jobs, it may be necessary to add 4-5 drips of oil directly 
into the motor inlet to place oil on the vanes before running. It will take the lubricator a short time to 
actually get the oil to the motor when first running the unit. The lubricator must be checked periodically to 
ensure that the flow rate of 1-3 drops per minute is maintained. 

 

 

Cleaning the FlexArm: 

The FlexArm should be periodically cleaned and free of dirt, debris, grinding dust, etc. An airline can be 
used to blow the dust and chips away from the arms, arm joints, motor, chuck, etc. 

Never 

use oil, WD-40, 

or any other lubricant to lubricate the arm joints (arm joints are constructed with self-lubricating bushings 
and require no maintenance). Never use harsh cleaners or solvents. Never allow any cleaning agent to 
reach the arm joints. 

 

 

Periodically check the bolts throughout the unit for tightness: 

If the bolts have loosened up, use Loctite 242 (blue) on the threads and reassemble. This should prevent 
any further problems. 

 

 

Filter / Lubricator: 

Check that the filter/lubricator is set for approximately 1-3 drops per minute as indicated in the 
INSTALLATION of this manual. Always use 10 wt. hydraulic oil or light spindle oil. (EP-32 hydraulic oil is 
recommended). Never use Marvel Mystery Oil or synthetic products. Make sure to clean the filter and 
drain excess water from the filter bowl on a regular basis. 
 

 

Motors with a quick-change chuck: 

Keep both the motor and the chuck free from contamination by cleaning regularly: An airline can be used 
to blow dust, dirt, and debris off of the motor and chuck collar. Make sure to clean inner surface of the 
chuck as well. If contaminants build up too excessively, it may become necessary to soak the entire chuck 
in cleaning solvent or WD-40 type penetrating oil before using the airline. Doing this regularly will 
considerably reduce, and may even eliminate, the need to disassemble the quick-change chuck to clean it. 
If, however, the chuck has accumulated so much dirt and grime that disassembly is necessary, follow the 
procedures given below: 
 

o

 

Quick Change Chuck with Knurled Collar: 

Lift the snap ring out of the groove and slide it towards the motor, resting on the chuck body. The 
collar can then slide along the chuck body, exposing the compression spring and the two ball 
bearings. (

CAUTION: 

The ball bearings are held in place only by the collar; be careful not to lose 

these ball bearings!) Clean the exposed area of the chuck body, the spring, and the two ball 

Содержание FLEXARM RNR

Страница 1: ...INSTALLATION OPERATIONS MANUAL FLEXARM RNR Flex Machine Tools 705 Commerce Drive Wapakoneta Ohio 45895 419 738 8147 800 837 2503 toll free www flexmachinetools com...

Страница 2: ...Torque Holder Clutch Setting 11 Torque Requirements for Tapping Chart 12 Maintenance 13 14 Drawing RNR Working Range 15 Parts and assembly 16 18 RNRM Instructions 19 20 Multi Head Parts and Assembly...

Страница 3: ...ng damage or injury Keep hands clear of the motor chuck and tap when the motor is running Keep hands clear of pinch points when operating the machine Do not alter or modify the FlexArm Periodically in...

Страница 4: ...oduced or recommended by FlexArm Improper maintenance or lack of maintenance per the manual Damage from external sources such as transit weather electrical outages power surges or bad air quality comp...

Страница 5: ...table 3 Fasten the FlexArm base mount to the table and secure it with 3 8 or M10 bolts as shown in Figure 2 4 Slide the angle mount over the shaft of the base mount as shown in Figure 3 5 Secure the a...

Страница 6: ...que required to drive the maximum tap capacity for this unit 9 Fill the lubricator bowl approximately full by removing the black fill plug on the top of the lubricator and pouring oil into the fill po...

Страница 7: ...it a The unit comes counterbalanced to factory specifications b The counterbalance can be adjusted to meet the operator s preference 13 To adjust the counterbalance refer to the counterbalance adjustm...

Страница 8: ...see Figure 6 When adjusting the front cylinder it will be easier to turn the adjustment knob if the front arms are fully extended up When adjusting the rear cylinder it will be easier to turn the adj...

Страница 9: ...e necessary to wiggle the motor s chuck back and forth slightly while turning the knob on the gearbox to switch from one gear to the other Ensure the knobs indicator is fully aligned with the gear 1 o...

Страница 10: ...pleting the tapping process This will result in poor thread quality oversized threads and broken taps 10 When the hole is tapped the torque holder rachets for blind holes or the tap extends past the b...

Страница 11: ...to These two positions allow the holder to be adjusted one half of a full notch of the adjustable thread ring at a time The tail of the snap ring must be inserted in the hole at either position and t...

Страница 12: ...25 15 19 21 42 31 1 4 16 8 28 36 40 106 70 5 16 24 12 42 54 60 180 100 3 8 37 18 5 65 83 93 240 150 7 16 54 27 94 5 122 135 500 250 1 2 68 34 119 153 170 700 300 9 16 88 44 154 198 220 850 350 5 8 119...

Страница 13: ...as indicated in the INSTALLATION of this manual Always use 10 wt hydraulic oil or light spindle oil EP 32 hydraulic oil is recommended Never use Marvel Mystery Oil or synthetic products Make sure to...

Страница 14: ...he open end where the tap holders inserted Use an awl or small slotted screwdriver to locate one of the snap ring ends Rotate the snap ring end until it is positioned in one of the two chuck slots It...

Страница 15: ...1 4 2021 REV 002 15 DRAWING RNR...

Страница 16: ...1 4 2021 REV 002 16 PARTS AND ASSEMBLY GEAR BOX...

Страница 17: ...1 4 2021 REV 002 17 PARTS AND ASSEMBLY...

Страница 18: ...DESCRIPTION 1 1 420004 FILTER LUBE MOUNT BRACKET 2 1 420006 LUBRICATOR HALF 3 1 420012 FILTER HALF ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 1 420002 FILTER ELEMENT 5 MICRON 2 1 420003 O RING FOR BOWL 3 1 42...

Страница 19: ...irm gasp on the motor 2 Loosen the handle shown in Figure 13 to be able to rotate the multi head down so that the motor is in a horizontal orientation parallel to the work surface Be sure to have a fi...

Страница 20: ...ia the magnetic plug Tighten only the rear handle that fastens through the front side plates of the arm Figure 13 Leave the handle on the tapping head Figure 12 loose This will allow the tap to follow...

Страница 21: ...1 4 2021 REV 002 21 RNRM PARTS AND ASSEMBLY...

Страница 22: ...to change the amount of fluid being dispensed Counter clockwise increases the fluid and clockwise decreases the amount b To adjust air flow Turn the adjustment knob counter clockwise increases air fl...

Страница 23: ...1 4 2021 REV 002 23 RNR SEMI TAP LUBE SYSTEM...

Страница 24: ...1 4 2021 REV 002 24 RNR SEMI TAP LUBE SYSTEM...

Страница 25: ...justment knob 2 Make sure the plunger at the end of the rod is hitting a flat solid surface each time in order to get accurate results 3 Adjust the time delay on the air valve at the top of the depth...

Страница 26: ...1 4 2021 REV 002 26 RNR AUTO DEPTH STOP...

Страница 27: ...l being worked d Check the amount of oil being dispensed through the lubricator and adjust to 1 3 drops of oil per minute Lack of oil will reduce speed and power e If the unit has been sitting a while...

Страница 28: ...manual for replacement part numbers d Lack of grease or excessive grease in the bottom gears of the motor can cause the motor to run hot Check the motor manual for type and amount of grease Periodic...

Страница 29: ...he counterbalance adjustment portion of this manual 9 The tap does not stop turning when it reaches the bottom of a blind hole a Make sure a tap holder with a safety clutch torque style is being used...

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