CONTROLS
ON-OFF BUTTON
--------------- Connects 115 vac to the control when the light goes on. The 115 vac is
disconnected when this button is pushed, and the red light goes off. The
electric circuit will permit the off button to override the footswitch.
FORWARD & REVERSE
----- Selects the proper relay to control motor rotation. These two buttons are
BUTTONS
mechanically and electrically interconnected so that
EITHER
forward
OR
reverse is switched. Both directions have respective white and blue
lights that indicate the forming roll rotation, i.e., white denotes forward and
blue is reverse.
FORMING LIGHT
---------------- The forming light has an amber color, and is on when the forming rolls
rotate from the footswitch actuation. Conversely, upon switching off the
footswitch, the forming light is turned off.
The forward and reversing relays are located in the reversing magnetic starter box, and will not require
service nor attention by the machine operator.
The brake is part of the electric motor, and will quickly stop the forming rolls when the motor power is
switched off. The motor power can be switched off by either the footswitch or the panel push button
switch. Upon switching the motor power to “on” the brake will automatically release and allow forming roll
rotation.
The footswitch has two anti-trip features -- 1) the foot pedal is covered to prevent someone from stepping
on the switch, and --2) the operator’s foot must extend entirely to engage a “toe” clamp to release the foot
pedal, allowing actuation of the electric switch. Downward foot movement, therefore, switches electrical
power to the motor; and upward foot movement switches the motor power off. The “toe” clamp will reset
to prevent anti-trip when the operator’s foot is removed from the switch.
The gearmotor is mounted on a pivoting bracket. The chain drive adjustment is properly set and should
not be changed. This adjustment is used when removing chain or sprockets. Do not remove chain guard
cover; it must be in position when operating roll forming machine.
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