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MA201435_13.1 [Original Instructions] 6/25/2012
SimpliMet 3000 Automatic Mounting Press .................................................................................................. 1
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 1
Safety Information ......................................................................................................................................... 2
Machine Use and Care ........................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Terms .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Unpacking ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Installation ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Water Connections ................................................................................................................................. 5
Drain Connections ............................................................................................................................ 6
Vent Valve ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Electrical Installation ............................................................................................................................... 7
Power Switch ................................................................................................................................... 7
Mold Assembly .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Using the Mold Cylinder ....................................................................................................................... 12
Operation..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Front Control Panel .............................................................................................................................. 13
Parameters Fields................................................................................................................................. 14
L1 Screen ............................................................................................................................................. 16
L2 Screen ............................................................................................................................................. 17
Method Screen ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Making a Mold ............................................................................................................................................. 19
Setting Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 19
Saving a Method ............................................................................................................................ 19
Loading a Method .......................................................................................................................... 20
Preparing the RAM ......................................................................................................................... 20
Starting a Cycle .............................................................................................................................. 20
Additional Features ............................................................................................................................... 21
Mold Cylinder Pre-Warming ........................................................................................................... 21
Mold Closure Sensor ...................................................................................................................... 21
HEATING and COOLING............................................................................................................... 21
Auto RAM Up / Down ..................................................................................................................... 21
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 22
Monthly ................................................................................................................................................. 22
Periodically ........................................................................................................................................... 22
SimpliMet 3000 Diagnostic Screen....................................................................................................... 23
Trouble Shooting Chart ............................................................................................................................... 24
SimpliMet 3000 Recommended Parameters .............................................................................................. 25
Trouble Shooting when using Thermosetting Resins ................................................................................. 26
Buehler Environmental Policy ..................................................................................................................... 27
SimpliMet 3000 Accessory Mold Assemblies ............................................................................................. 28
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