Almex SVP - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

SVP INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 2
SHAW-ALMEX INDUSTRIES LIMITED 49909-010
Jun 2017
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. Hot Surface, Burning Hazard ............................................................................ 6
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. Dimensions ..................................................................................................................... 7
4.2. Splicing Principals ........................................................................................................... 7
4.3. Unpacking ....................................................................................................................... 7
4.4. Functional Diagram ........................................................................................................ 8
4.5. General Assembly .......................................................................................................... 8
4.6. Assembly of Multiple Platens ........................................................................................ 11
4.7. Assembly of a Two Bar Vulcanizer ............................................................................... 12
5. OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................... 13
5.1. Pressurizing .................................................................................................................. 13
5.2. Heating the Vulcanizer .................................................................................................. 14
5.3. Cooling the Vulcanizer .................................................................................................. 14
5.4. Depressurize ................................................................................................................. 15
6. MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................. 15
6.1. Routine Maintenance .................................................................................................... 15
6.2. Removing and Replacing the Platen Receptacle Insert ............................................... 16
6.3. Replacing the Temperature Sensor (RTD Probe) ........................................................ 16
6.4. Replacing the Insulation ............................................................................................... 17
6.5. Removing and Replacing the Heating Element ............................................................ 17
7. TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................................... 18
7.1. Platens Not Heating ...................................................................................................... 18
7.2. Platens Heating Unevenly............................................................................................. 18
7.3. Platens Over Heating .................................................................................................... 18
7.4. No Pressure or Loss of Pressure ................................................................................. 18
7.5. Platens not Cooling ....................................................................................................... 19
8. SERVICE ............................................................................................................................................. 19
8.1. Emergency Service ....................................................................................................... 19
8.2. Return of Goods Authorization ..................................................................................... 19
8.3. Guarantee ..................................................................................................................... 19