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Initial Assembly Formech FM660
Counterbalance arms and weights
The counterbalance arms attach to the clamp frame of the machine with the screws supplied. The two
counterbalance weights are normally supplied fitted to the arms and need to be set in position to
balance the clamp frame. They are easily adjusted by loosening the grub screw. Ensure that the end
stops are always in place.
Adjustment is required if, for example, a reducing window is fitted.
Optional Cooling System
Attaching the Cooling System;
1
Fit the gantry sides to the two heater rails at the boltholes on either side of the moulding area with
the four nuts and screws supplied.
2
Fit the Gantry cross member to the gantry sides with the four nuts and bolts supplied. The fan
mounting post should be attached to the cross member so that the fan can be positioned behind
the cross member directing the fan draft forward away from the heater.
3
The swivel block should be supplied fitted to the fan unit. Slide this onto the cross member post
and tighten the grub screws and locking nuts. Never fit the fan posts on the underside of the cross
member as the fan may fall and cause injury.
4
Adjust the fan unit to the required position, tighten all the grub screws and lock nuts.
Using the Cooling System
The corresponding ON / OFF buttons on the control panel can operate the cooling fan at the
appropriate time to cool the moulding. It is worth considering the position of the fan mounting to
achieve good and consistent results.
Directing the airflow from behind the cross member down towards the centre of the moulding will reduce
the cooling effect of the fan on the heater.
