Inspect the feeder nylon rollers

WHAT YOU NEED 

Tools:Security Torx Key SetAllen Key SetCirclip Pliers (external)Loctite Low Strength Threadlocker

Spare Parts:Side Fence or Side Clamp Roller - OS1018Top Clamp Roller - OS1019Side Fence or Side Clamp Roller Bearing - ME1056Top Clamp Roller Bearing - ME1055

Safety Equipment:Standard Personal Protective Equipment

Note: there are four side fence rollers, two side clamp rollers and two top clamp rollers in each feeder, which makes a total of 16 nylon rollers.

ClosedInspection
  1. Using the Manual Mode window, move the saw blade to the back of the saw chamber.
  2. Isolate the saw electrically.
  3. Remove both feeder transparent covers.
  4. Inspect the nylon rollers for any signs of damage, wear or flat spots.
  5. Gently move the 12 side rollers up and down, and the four top rollers sideways to make sure they have a small amount of play.

  6. Make sure they run freely and there is no sign of sticking.

    Note: If any roller or roller bearing needs to be replaced, contact Vekta Automation to order spare parts and follow the below replacement procedure.

  7. Refit both feeder transparent covers.

ClosedReplacement

Note: Worn nylon rollers may be flipped to prolong life but it is recommended that they are changed in case of excessive wear. Top clamp rollers should be changed if they no longer apply pressure to the timber when the clevis has reached the end of its adjustment.

ClosedSide Fence Rollers
  1. Isolate the saw electrically and pneumatically.
  2. Remove the M12 bolt that holds the roller cap.
  3. Remove the roller cap.
  4. Slide the roller and the roller bearings off the shaft.
  5. Check the condition of the roller bearings and replace as required.
  6. Flip or replace the roller and slide it back on the shaft with the bearings fitted on each side.
  7. Refit the roller cap.
  8. Apply a small amount of Loctite on the M12 bolt and tighten it.

ClosedSide Clamp Rollers
  1. Isolate the saw electrically and pneumatically.
  2. Remove the four M6 bolts that hold the side clamp assembly to the rodless cylinder.
  3. Put the side clamp assembly upside down.
  4. Remove the M12 bolt that holds the roller cap.
  5. Remove the roller cap.
  6. Slide the roller and the roller bearings off the shaft.
  7. Check the condition of the roller bearings and replace as required.
  8. Flip or replace the roller and slide it back on the shaft with the bearings fitted on each side.
  9. Refit the roller cap.
  10. Apply a small amount of Loctite on the M12 bolt and tighten it.
  11. Reposition the side clamp assembly on the rodless cylinder as it was before and tighten the four M6 bolts into the T-nuts.

ClosedTop Clamp Rollers
  1. Isolate the saw electrically and pneumatically.
  2. Lift the roller by hand.
  3. Remove the font circlip.
  4. Slide the roller and the roller bearings off the shaft.
  5. Check the condition of the roller bearings and replace as required.
  6. Flip or replace the roller and slide it back on the shaft with the bearings fitted on each side.
  7. Refit the font circlip.

ClosedTesting

CAUTIONWhen using the manual mode, make sure that everything and everyone is clear of moving parts to prevent damage or injuries.

  1. Turn on the electrical isolation switch on the front of the saw.
  2. Turn on the pneumatic isolation switch on the pneumatic unit.
  3. Release the E‑stop button on the operator console.
  4. Rehome the saw.
  5. Open Simple.
  6. Using the Manual Mode window, feed in a stick of timber and make sure it feeds correctly.