Almex Pro - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Pro, Solo INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 2
SHAW-ALMEX INDUSTRIES LIMITED 49908-042 March 2012
Table of Contents
1. RECORD OF PURCHASE .................................................................................................................. 3
2. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................................................................... 4
3. SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................ 5
3.1. Definition of Pictograms ................................................................................................. 5
3.1.1. Safety Alert ..................................................................................................... 5
3.1.2. Crushing Hazard .............................................................................................. 5
3.1.3. Burning Hazard ............................................................................................... 5
3.1.4. Electrical Hazard ............................................................................................ 6
3.2. Limitation of use ............................................................................................................. 6
3.3. Hazardous Materials and Products ................................................................................ 6
3.4. Safe Handling ................................................................................................................. 6
4. ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1. Unpacking ...................................................................................................................... 7
4.2. Pro and Solo Features ................................................................................................... 7
4.3. Functional Diagram ........................................................................................................ 7
4.4. Basic Assembly and Splice Preparation ........................................................................ 8
4.5. Assembling Presses Side by Side on a Splice ............................................................... 8
4.6. Changing Handle Position .............................................................................................. 8
5. OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................... 9
5.1. Pressurizing with Air ....................................................................................................... 9
5.2. Heating the Vulcanizer ................................................................................................... 9
5.3. Cooling the Vulcanizer ................................................................................................. 10
5.4. Depressurize ................................................................................................................ 10
6. MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................. 11
6.1. Routine Maintenance ................................................................................................... 11
6.2. Replacing the Pressure Bag ........................................................................................ 11
6.3. Replacing Heating Element .......................................................................................... 11
6.4. Replacing the Temperature Sensor (RTD Sensor) ...................................................... 12
7. TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................................... 13
7.1. Vulcanizer Not Heating ................................................................................................. 13
7.2. Vulcanizer Over Heating .............................................................................................. 13
7.3. No Pressure or Loss of Pressure ................................................................................. 13
8. SERVICE ............................................................................................................................................. 14
8.1. Emergency Service ...................................................................................................... 14
8.2. Return of Goods Authorization ..................................................................................... 14
8.3. Guarantee .................................................................................................................... 14