RS4203 Manual Chapter 14 – Maintenance Guide
Rev 32, 01/11/13 Copyright © 2013, Tipper Tie, Inc., All rights reserved 100
14.10.6 Inspect condition of keys and keyed shafts
Inspect the condition of keys, keyed shafts and crank assemblies of clippers and voiders. Also inspect
both adjuster block bushings for the movable voider plates. If worn, replace with appropriate parts.
___ Crank, yoke and bushing assemblies inspected.
14.10.7 Inspect air motor drive chain
Inspect air motor drive chain for worn or missing teeth. Replace if necessary.
___ Drive chain inspected and lubricated.
14.10.8 Inspect for safety
Re-activate the machine by applying both air and electrical power to the machine.
___ Inspect and close each guard, and ensure proper powering up of machine by pressing and resetting
both Emergency Stop buttons.
14.10.9 Run the machine
Observe each event for proper operation. Investigate and repair any mechanical or electrical faults or
leaks. Run for at least one complete cycle. Note: During this step, ensure the horn engages the skin
brake properly and that the housing “floats on the horn”.
___ Observe for proper tracking of conveyor belt, and adjust length of tension belt bolts if needed.
___ Skin brake housing “floats” on end of horn.
___ Horn protrudes at least .125 inch (3,17 mm) through skin brake housing.
___ Movable voiders retract towards and flush with fixed voiders.
___ Both pairs of voiders close.
___ Movable voiders extend or separate away from fixed voiders.
___ Clipper swings down in between both pairs of voiders.
___ Clipper gate closes.
___ Clipper punch extends down and knife is fired.
___ Clipper gate opens, clipper swings back, and both voiders open.
___ Movable voiders retract towards fixed voiders.
___ Test Mode cycle has been completed.
___ Check that all air gauges are functional (clipper regulator and main incoming air).
14.10.10 Notify Production
Notify Production that the lock-out procedure is complete and that the machine is ready for operation.
14.10.11 Observe proper lubrication
Observe proper lubrication drop rates during initial running of the machine with product before signing off
the machine.
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