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Newman EPR Series User Manual

Newman EPR Series
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SERVICE
MANUAL
EPR Series
Electric Drive
Double Roughing Planer
Equipped with Helical Carbide Cutterheads
Edition 1.4
Issued 9/12/2000
NEWMAN
QUALITY WOODWORKING MACHINERY
SINCE 1906

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Newman EPR Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNewman
ModelEPR Series
CategoryLathe
LanguageEnglish

Summary

GENERAL INFORMATION

Warranty

Details the warranty terms, conditions, and exclusions for machines and parts.

SAFETY PRACTICES

Basic Safety Procedures

Outlines fundamental safety rules and conventions for operating planers.

Safe Operating Practices

Covers maintaining machine guards, electrical hazards, and cutterhead brakes.

Lumber Jams

Discusses causes and prevention of lumber jams, emphasizing safety during clearing.

RECEIVING

Unloading

Proper procedures for safely removing the machine from its shipping vehicle.

Checking Shipment

Verifying received parts against packing lists and reporting shortages.

Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning machined parts before shipment startup.

Extended Storage

Steps for preserving the machine during extended storage periods.

INSTALLING THE PLANER

Foundation

Requirements and considerations for machine foundation and underlay materials.

Accessory Equipment

Guidelines for setting up conveyors and pinch-rolls in relation to the planer.

Electrical

Details electrical requirements and proper care for machine components.

Compressed Air Requirements

Necessary air pressure and system requirements for proper planer operation.

Dust Collection Requirements

Specifications for dust collection system requirements, including CFM and air velocity.

Start-Up Procedures

Step-by-step guide for the initial startup of the planer.

THEORY OF OPERATION

Planer Description

Overview of the EPR-Series double roughing planers and their operating principles.

Automatic Cut Control™

Explanation of the A.C.C. system for optimizing cut distribution and lumber yield.

Controls

Description of the operator and feeder console controls for machine operation.

Planer Adjustments

Information on various mechanical adjustments for optimal planer performance.

PLANER MAINTENANCE

Planer Lubrication

Essential information on lubricating machine components for extended life.

Preventive Maintenance Schedule

Recommended schedule for routine maintenance tasks to prevent breakdowns.

Machine Alignment Procedures

Detailed procedures for aligning critical machine components.

Leveling the Bottom Cutterhead

Procedures for leveling and adjusting the bottom cutterhead.

Machine Wear And Maintenance Procedures

Identifying and addressing wear on machine parts.

PLANER OPERATION

Planer Safety

Essential safety information for operating the planer.

Operating The Planer

Procedures for running the planer and setting operational parameters.

Planer Hints

Troubleshooting common issues like snipe, chip marks, and finish quality.

HELICAL CARBIDE CUTTERHEAD MAINTENANCE

General Information

Introduction to the helical carbide cutterhead design and benefits.

Maintenance Information

Care and maintenance differences for helical carbide cutterheads vs. steel.

Grinder Maintenance

Maintenance procedures for the helical carbide grinder.

Normal Jointing And ReGrinding Procedures

Routine procedures for jointing and regrinding cutterhead knives.

Installing New Knives

Procedures for installing and grinding new cutterhead knives.

Cutterhead Maintenance

Procedures for maintaining cutterheads, including handling chipped or broken knives.

ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN

Ordering Repair Parts

Information required when ordering replacement parts for the machine.

APPENDIXES

GPD-505 / P5 Parameters

Quick reference for GPD-505 / P5 drive parameters and settings.

P5+ Parameters

Quick reference for P5+ drive parameters and settings.

Sew-Eurodrive Parts List For Epr-18

Parts list for Sew-Eurodrive components used in EPR-18.

NORD Parts List for EPR-18

Parts list for NORD components used in EPR-18.

Sew-Eurodrive Parts List For Epr-24

Parts list for Sew-Eurodrive components used in EPR-24.

NORD Parts List for EPR-24

Parts list for NORD components used in EPR-24.

Material Safety Data Sheets (Information Only)

Contact information for material safety data sheets of lubricants and grinding wheels.

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