G3616/G3617 Mill 31
The Model G3616/G3617 is equipped with a cool-
ant system (see Figure 36), which should be filled
prior to starting the pump to avoid damage.
Figure 36. Coolant Controls.
Complete this process once you have familiarized
yourself with all instruc
tions in this manual. Note:
These instructions must be followed for both the
horizontal and vertical spindles.
To break-in the spindles:
1. Make sure the mill has been properly lubri-
cated.
2. Make sure the spindle area is free of obstruc-
tions.
3. Set the spindle speed to the lowest RPM.
4. Turn the spindle ON and let it run for a mini-
mum of 10 minutes.
5. Repeat these steps for each RPM setting.
Spindle Break-In
Procedure
Coolant System
Figure 35. Power feed and table stops.
E. Limit Switch—Stops the power feed when
it makes contact with the adjustable power
feed stops.
F. Power Feed Stops—Adjustable stops trigger
the limit switch when the power feed is at the
end of its travel.
G. Table Hard Stop—Actual limits of longitudi
-
nal travel. DO NOT remove unless servicing
the mill.
Turning Coolant ON
1.
Adjust the flexible nozzle to the general area
that you want coolant applied.
2.
Turn the coolant switch to
ON
.
3.
Adjust the nozzle as needed.
G
E
G
F
F
Coolant
ON/OFF
Switch
Coolant
Nozzle
NOTICE
Running the pump without coolant in the
system may permanently damage the cool
-
ing system on your mill. This is considered
abuse and will not be covered by the war
-
ranty.
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