MP Systems R Series - Operation

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7. Operation
A few steps must be taken before MP SYSTEMS auxiliary coolant and chip control system
can be put into operation.
7.1. Filling & Priming
1. Fill machine tool coolant tank with coolant/cutting fluid;
2. Fill tank of R Series with coolant/cutting fluid;
 Fill to just below opening of return.
 Be sure to use same coolant/cutting fluid being used in machine tool tank.
3. Remove side panel of unit;
 Labeled with ‘MP SYSTEMS’, opposite coolant tank.
 Allows access to supply pump for priming.
4. Open wye valves on top of machine;
5. Open prime valve for supply pump;
 Located in main cabinet of unit.
 Upper right hand side of unit.
 Allow time for coolant to fill supply pump. Supply pump is fully primed once inlet hose
has become filled will coolant/cutting fluid.
6. Once supply pump/Inlet hose have been filled with fluid, close prime valve;
7. Power the machine ‘ON’;
8. Press the float arm, present in machine tank, to activate supply pump;
 Ensure fan on rear of pump rotates clockwise.
9. Press the float arm, present in tank, to activate supply pump, to fully prime;
 Lower float for a few seconds, release and repeat as needed.
Supply pump may need to be run multiple times to pull full prime. Reset alarm on PLC,
using the

key to allow unit to run, if necessary.
Prime Valve
Float Arm
Side Panel