Hyd-Mech S-23 User Manual

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MECH GROUP LIMITED
P.O. BOX 1030, 1079 Parkinson Road
Woodstock, Ontario Canada, N4S 8A4
Phone: (519) 539-6341
Service 1-877-237-0914
Sales 1-877-276-SAWS(7297)
Fax (519) 539-5126
e-mail: info@hydmech.com

Hyd-Mech S-23 Specifications

General

Brand	Hyd-Mech
Model	S-23
Category	Saw
Language	English

Summary

Safety Instructions and Responsibilities

Summary of Safety Section and Basic Rules

Overview of safety section, mandatory information, and basic operational rules.

Owner Responsibilities

Operator and Maintenance Personnel Responsibilities

Basic Rules for Machine Operation

Intended Use and Misuse Exclusion

Defines the machine's intended purpose and lists examples of misuse.

Operator Liability and Compliance

Operator and Maintenance Personnel Duties

Safety Equipment and Emergency Stops

Ensures safety equipment functionality and awareness of Emergency Stop buttons.

Operational Safety and Hazard Labels

Covers safe operation, fault reporting, and adherence to safety labels.

Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing

Lock-Out Procedures and Residual Risks

Master Disconnect and Lock-Out Procedures

Explains the master disconnect switch and lock-out procedures for maintenance.

Residual Electrical and Mechanical Risks

Section 1: Installation Procedures

Initial Inspection and Safety Precautions

Covers checking for shipping damage and essential safety rules for installation.

Operator Safety During Installation

Installation Wiring and Fluid Requirements

Electrical Wiring Connections

Guidance on power hook-up, phase order checks, and conductor ratings.

Section 2: Operating Instructions

Hydraulic Control Panel Overview

Description of hydraulic controls like Feed Rate Knob and Head Control Lever.

Electrical Control Panel Overview

Explanation of electrical controls such as Fuse, Coolant Switch, Start, and Stop buttons.

VFD Electrical Controls

Electrical Controls for VFD Option

Details on Blade Speed, Coolant Switch, Blade Start, and Emergency Stop for VFD models.

Advanced VFD Controls and Hydraulics

Electrical Controls for S20H/S23H VFD Option

Covers Coolant, Blade Speed, Start/Stop, Hydraulic Start, and Emergency Stop for specific VFD models.

Hydraulic Controls for S20H/S23H VFD Option

Details Vise Controls (Open, Hold, Close) and Head Controls (Up, Hold, Down) with Feed Rate Dial.

Blade Basics and Best Practices

Blade Break-in Procedure

Covers the essential steps for properly breaking in a new bandsaw blade.

Blade Selection and Speed Guidelines

Guidance on choosing blades, setting speeds, feed rates, and using the speed chart.

Coolant and Clamping Importance

Section 3: Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Pre-Maintenance Safety: Switch Off and Lock-Out

Emphasizes powering down the machine and performing lock-out before maintenance.

Lock-Out Procedure Steps

Outlines the essential steps required for a safe lock-out procedure.

Blade Maintenance Procedures

Blade Changing Procedure

A detailed step-by-step guide for replacing the bandsaw blade.

Blade Tracking Adjustment

Instructions for adjusting blade tracking on S-20 and S-23 models.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Common Sawing Problems and Causes

Lists common issues like cutting inaccuracies and no coolant, with their potential causes.

Electrical Terminal Block Identification

TB1 Terminal Block Description

Explains the layout and referencing of terminals on the TB1 block.

HMI Terminal Block Identification

TB2 Terminal Block Description

Explains the layout and referencing of terminals on the TB2 block in the HMI.

Section 7: Optional Features

Blade Breakage Switch Function

Mist Coolant System Operation

Hydraulic Options and Adjustments

Hydraulic Power Pack Details

Variable Vise Pressure Option

Section 8: Machine Specifications

S20 Bandsaw Specifications

Lists capacities, blade details, dimensions, drive, coolant, and options for the S20 model.

S20 Cutting Capacity Details

S20 Cutting Capacity Diagrams

S23 Bandsaw Specifications Overview

S23 Bandsaw Specifications

Lists capacities, blade details, dimensions, drive, coolant, and options for the S23 model.

S23 Cutting Capacity Details

S23 Cutting Capacity Diagrams

Section 9: Warranty Information

Hyd-Mech Limited Warranty Terms

Details the two-year warranty period, coverage, and exclusions for new bandsaws.

Warranty Limitations and Disclaimers