A-PLUS AUTOMATION A44-P manual 

INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK
A-PLUS AUTOMATION s.r.l.
Via Selva, 23/25 - 47122 Forlì - Italy
Tel. [phone] - Fax [phone]
[email protected] - www.a-plusautomation.com
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INDEX
1. GENERAL INFORMATION .........................................................................................................4
2. MACHINE DESCRIPTION ...........................................................................................................6
3. SAFETY.....................................................................................................................................8
4. HANDLING AND INSTALLATION ................................................................................................9
5. OPERATING MODES .................................................................................................................16
6. MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................17
7. DIAGNOSTIC ............................................................................................................................ 18
8. SPARE PARTS............................................................................................................................20
9. MACHINE DEMOLITION............................................................................................................20
10. ATTACHMENTS.........................................................................................................................20

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
The idencaon plate illustrated is axed directly onto the machine. The plate contains all idencaon details and indicaons
necessary for safe operaon.
1.2 TECHNICAL SERVICE REQUEST PROCEDURES
For any requirement, please contact the Manufacturer’s Customer Service.
For any request for technical service, list the data on the idencaon plate, the approximate number of hours the machinery
has been used and the type of malfuncon.
1.3 CERTIFICATION
The machine is produced in conformity to the pertinent European Community Norms in force at the moment of its introduction
on the market.
1.4 WARRANTY
• The replacement of defective parts is warranted (counting from the date written on the delivery bill) for a period of:
• Mechanical components - 24 months
• Pneumatic parts - 12 months
• Electric and Electronic parts - 12 months
The driver blade is tested for about 1.000.000 working cycles.
The warrant does not include sending technical staff. The repair will be performed at A-Plus Automation's facility and the
freight of shipment will be entirely charged to the Customer.
The warranty does not cover the damages caused by an inappropriate use of the machine or not corresponding to the
instructions described in this handbook.
The warranty decays in case of unauthorized modifications or because of accidental damages or tampering performed by
unqualified personnel.
The warranty also decays if you use wedges different from the original special steel A+ ones.
To take advantage of warranty services it is necessary, at the moment you receive your machine to completely fill out the
warranty card and send back as soon as possible to A-Plus Automation.
The warranty will be valid after it is received & recorded at A-Plus Automation.
1.5 PRE-ARRANGEMENTS CHARGED TO THE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY
It is the customer’s duty, on times agreed with the producer, to execute what is indicated in the following documentation.
Things normally charged to the customer:
• Premises predisposition, included building works
• Pneumatic supply of compressed air (see at the paragraph 4.6.1)
• Machine power supply, observing the current norms of Country where the machine is installed (see at the paragraph 4.6.2)
1.6 PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL
The manual herein, part and parcel with the machinery, has been designed and built by the manufacturer with the purpose
to supply the necessary informaon to the persons authorized to operate the machinery during its useful life.
As well as adopng an appropriate ulizaon technique, the recipients of the informaon must read and strictly apply them.
This informaon is supplied by the manufacturer in its own language (Italian) and may be translated into other languages to
sasfy statutory and/or sales needs.
A lile me dedicated to the study of this informaon, will permit the user to avoid health and safety risks to personnel and
economic loss.
The translaon in the language of the country of use, supplied by the manufacturer, its representave or whoever brings
the machine to such linguisc area, must be carried out from the “ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS” and must display the phrase
“TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS”.

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In the event that the manual herein contains addional informaon concerning the ngs of the machinery, said informaon
does not interfere with the reading of the manual.
Keep this manual for the enre duraon of its useful life in a well known and easy to access place, available for reference any
me the need should arise.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make modicaons with no obligaon to supply a prior nocaon.
1.7 SYMBOLS
SYMBOL MEANINGS
DANGER Indicates situations involving great hazard risks which, if overlooked, could put
people’s health and safety in great danger.
WARNING Indicates technical information of particular importance which must not be
overlooked.
INQUIRY The user is requested to check the proper positioning of any element of the machine,
before operating a certain command.

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2. MACHINE DESCRIPTION
2.1 GENERAL MACHINE DESCRIPTION
The A44-P Frame Assembling Machine have been realized to assemble any kind of frame.
The machine versions is equipped with a Wedges driver blade mounted on a movable carriage which, manually shifted by
the operator allows the quick insertion of Wedges in different positions.
The A44-P being of simple construction and extremely easy to use, make them possible to join with absolute precision any
kind of moulding by means of special steel A+ wedges.
2.2 CONSTRUCTIVE CONFIGURATION
The main components constung the machines are:
• Frontal clamping device to have a perfect joint
• Brake on posion to insert easily intermediate Wedges in any prole
• Pneumac balancing that allows to work easily when the working bench is lted
• Adjustable lng fences.
• Floor stand
• Fixed and magnec changeable pressure pads to have the proper clamping of any prole
• Dual funcons foot operang pedal for separate control of clamping and nail inseron
• Pneumac opening of wedges magazine for a very quick reloading
• Nail heads sizes 7, 10 and 15 mm.
2.3 AXIS
- X AXIS
Movement horizontal.
- Y AXIS
Movement vercal
Picture 2.3.A - Movement directions
2.4 AMBIENT CONDITIONS IN THE INSTALLATION AREA
The installaon area must have adequate environmental condions.
The installaon area must meet the following requisites.
• Adequate lighng to European standards (recommended 250÷650 lux)
• Well venlated rooms
• Adequate relave humidity and temperature. The permied temperatures go from 5° to 40° C, with a humidity level not
higher than 50% at 40° C or 90% at 20° C.
• The oor, as well as having an adequate load capacity for the machine weight, must be stable and levelled in order to
guarantee a correct support.
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2.5 SURROUNDING CONDITIONS
The machine does not need special surrounding condions. It has to be installed inside an industrial building, lit, aired
and with a compact and at oor. The permied temperatures go from 5° to 40° C, with a humidity level not higher
than 50% at 40° C or 90% at 20° C.
2.6 LIGHTING
Premises lighng must be conformed to the norms in force in that Country where the machine is installed and has to
guarantee a clear visibility and can not create dangerous light reecons.
2.6 NOISE EMISSIONS
In standard working condions the Machine noise power level is:
• Acoustic Continuous Equivalent weighed pression A <70dB
• Acousc Istantaneous weighed pression <130dB
In case of any machine modicaon, the above menoned levels could be changed
2.7 TECHNICAL DATA
We have listed below the Machine’s data and technical characteriscs to which you can make reference for any eventual
contact with your distributor for Technical Assistance.
TABLE 2. 7 A Tecnical data
Frames thickness (min-max) 5-80mm / 1/4” - 3 5/32”
Frames width (min-max) 6-120mm/ 1/4” - 4” 23/32”
Wedges magazine capacity n. 230
Wedges size 7, 10, 15 mm.
Wedges size on request 3, 5, 12 mm.
Pneumatic feed BAR 3-6 / PSI 40-80
Air consumption 4,0 Nl at 6 BAR - 0.14 cf3 at 73 PS
Weight approx. 90 kg / 198 lbs
Height of working bench 960 mm / 38”
Overall dimensions 600x520x1220mm - 24" x 20" x 48"
2.8 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED
2.8.1 Standard accessories 2.8.2 Optional accessories
• N.1 wedge claw-head mm. 7 • Metal support extensions
• N.1 wedge claw-head mm.10 • Wedges claw-heads size 3-5-12 mm
• N.1 wedge claw-head mm.15 • Horizontal clamping w/wider leaf (see Pict. 1)
• N.1 L shaped pressure pad
• N.1 Allen Wrench 5 mm. claw-head replacement
• N.1 Brass rod magnet to remove Wedges

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3. SAFETY
3.1 GENERAL WARNINGS
• The manufacturer, during the design and manufacturing stages, has paid special aenon to the aspects that might
jeopardize the safety and health of the personnel that operates the machinery. As well as the compliance with current
regulaon on the maer, the manufacturer has adopted all the “rules of good crasmanship”. The purpose of this
informaon is to make the user aware to pay special aenon in order to foresee any risk. There is no substute for
carefulness. Safety also lies in the hands of all operators that work on the machinery.
• Carefully read the instrucons of the manual supplied with the machinery and the ones directly ed on the machinery,
especially the ones concerning safety. A lile me dedicated to the study of this manual will prevent unpleasant accidents.
• Pay aenon to the meaning of the symbols of the plates ed on the machinery; their shape and colour are important
for safety purposes. Keep them readable and comply with their informaon.
• Do not tamper with, do not dodge, eliminate or bypass the safety devices installed on the machinery. The non compliance
with this requirement may cause serious risks for personnel’s safety and health.
• The personnel that carries out any type of operaon during the enre useful life of the machinery must have specic
technical competence, special skills and experience acquired and acknowledged in the specic sector. The lack of these
requisites may jeopardize the safety and health of personnel.
• During operaon only use the personal protecon clothes and/or devices listed in the instrucons supplied by the
manufacturer and the ones provided for by current regulaons on safety at work.
• During the normal use or for any intervenon, keep the surrounding area in adequate condion, especially the one
accessing the controls, in order to avoid jeopardizing the safety and health of personnel.
• The operator, as well as being adequately informed on the use of machinery, must possess skills and competence adequate
to the type of working acvity to perform.
• The machine must only be used for the applicaons intended by the manufacturer. Only use the machinery for the
purposes intended by the manufacturer. The employment of the machinery for improper uses may cause risks to the
safety and the health of personnel and economic loss.
• Provide appropriate containers to stock the pieces you will be working with.
• Keep your foot o of the pedal and disconnect the main air supply while performing any machine maintenance .
3.2 SCHEDULED USE
The Machine is designed and built to execute juncons of frames.
The machine is projected for manual use only (under operator control).
3.3 INADVISABLE USE
The machine can not to be used:
• For uses dierent from those listed in 3.2 paragraph • Outside in all weather severity
• In an explosive or aggressive atmosphere where there is a high
density of dust or oily substances suspended in the air
• For molding to be assembled not suitable with the
machine’s characteriscs.
• In a ammable atmosphere
3.4 DANGEROUS AREAS
The area of frames assembly is dened as the “working
area”
The dangerous areas of machine, include the movable
parts and surrounding zones.
Figure 3.4.A - Working area and dangerous zones
Dangerous Area

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3.5 PROTECTION DEVICES
The machine is equipped with protecon shield for persons exposed to the risks due to the transmission of mobile elements
taking part in working (driver blade, horizontal clamp, vercal clamp).
3.6 STOP MODE
Uncontrolled stop It is obtained by disconnecng the quick connect ng from the main air supply.
Controlled stop It is obtained by liing the foot from the pneumac pedal not allowing the horizontal clamping
3.7 SAFE WORKING PROCEDURES
The machine is projected and realized to eliminate any risk connected with its use.
The user is requested to achieve an adequate training to be instructed by their distributor.
The other risks related with using the machine are:
• Finger crushing in the frontal and vercal clamp working area
It is necessary to carefully follow the following instrucons:
1. Keep the ngers away from frontal and vercal clamp working areas
2. Disconnect the air pressure and during any maintenance intervenons
3. Keep the foot away from the pedal during machine maintenance
3.8 DESCRIPTION OF SAFETY SIGNS
Some of these signals are applied on the machine. Their meaning is specied on their side.
Make sure that the plates are perfectly readable, otherwise replace them with new ones to be ed correctly in place
Adhesive sign concerning the finger danger zone
4. HANDLING AND INSTALLATION
4.1 HANDLING
The personnel in charge of loading, unloading and moving the machinery
must possess the skills and experience acquired and acknowledged in the
specic sector, and must thoroughly know the liing means to be employed.
The machine has to be shipped in a safe way to avoid any damage to its parts
• All the protecons and guard devices must be properly closed and
locked.
• The machine has to be shipped like it is posioned for installaon.
• Before the shipment it is necessary to lubricate the parts which are
not painted.
• According to the type of shipment, it is necessary to protect the
machine from any jarring impact or stress
Machine total weight: about 90 Kilos / 198 lbs
Lifting must be done by using a specific device.

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4.2 WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE PROCEDURES
• In order to avoid that the components cause dangers or are damaged, the storage area must be covered (preferably a
closed area) and accessible only for authorised personnel.
• Avoid corrosive materials that could touch the machine
• Lubricate the parts which are not painted or chromed.
4.3 UNPACKING
According to the installaon requirements, the personnel authorised by the manufacturer will unpack the components in the
most suitable way and will check their integrity. Keep all packages (carton box, pallets, etc.) for future use and dispose of the
protecon materials (nylon, polystyrene, etc.) according to the laws in force.
4.4 PRELIMINARY ARRANGEMENTS
In order to install the machine it is necessary to prepare a working area (a table) adequate to the machines dimensions and
the length of moulding you will be working with. To fulll the characteriscs of precision and steadiness, the bench frame
assembling machines must be posioned on a solid and leveled plane able to sustain the weight of the machine. The bench
must be studied and prepared by the customer and/or qualied sta.
4.5 PNEUMATIC CONNECTION
The machine is controlled by a foot pedal that allows the acvaon of frontal clamp and by a joysck that controls the vercal
clamping snd wedge inseron.
Screw the supplied manometer in the air lter lubricator placed on the oor stand right side (see pict. 4.6.1.1).
Picture 4.6.1.1
Use the supplied fast clutch ng to connect the air compressed system. You could use also another ng suitable with
your pneumac system (see pict. 4.6.1.2 and 4.6.1.3).
Picture 4.6.1.2 Picture 4.6.1.3
Once connected the machine with the pneumac system, check the funconing of the 2 posions foot pedal and that of the
Wedges ring lever (2 posions control lever).
The proper funconing of the foot pedal is the following:
• when the foot pedal is PRESSED HALF WAY it acvates the horizontal clamp
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The manual control lever with 2 posions buon acvates the following
commands:
• Pressing the foot pedal it acvates the locking of the horizontal clamp;
• Pressing pushbuon half-way down, it acvates the vercal clamp
and the posion brake;
• The Pushbuon pressed full down acvates the wedge driving.
Check that pressure value showed on the pressure dial (B) of the lubricator/reducer filter is between
6 and 8 Bar (see picture 5)
DO NOT adjust by using the A regulator of lubricator/reducer filter (see 4.6.1.1)
4.6 PRELIMINARY CONTROLS
Before setting up the machine, execute checks to prevent mistakes or accidents during setup.
• Verify that machine has not been damaged.
• Verify the pipes integrity
4.7 MACHINE ARRANGEMENT
4.7.1 Wedges magazine loading
To load the wedge magazine proceed as follows:
• Move the claw pusher backwards by ipping the special
lever located on the right side of the machine working
bench. This will give you access to the nail magazine (see
pict. 4.7.1.1).
Picture 4.7.1.1
• Insert one or more nail strips into the magazine. Make sure that the sharpened edge of the nails (glue side) faces up and
that they are loaded with the V of the nails pointing in the direction indicated in the figures 4.7.1.2 and 4.7.1.3. Check to
see if the nail size is suitable with the type of claw head mounted.
Picture 4.7.1.2 Picture 4.7.1.3
• Move the claw pusher forward by flipping the control lever (see pict. 4.7.1.1)

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4.7.2 Nail guide head replacement to change Wedges size
The nail guide head must be changed each me you use nails of dierent sizes. Proceed as follows to replace it:
• Loosen the locking screw of the nail guide head using the proper
5 mm Allen wrench (the screw is on the opposite side from the
nails magazine(See pic. 4.7.2.1)
• Take out the nail guide head
Picture 4.7.2.1
• Move the clawpusher backwards (as per par. 4.7.1).
• Remove all the nails that are sll in the magazine (using the proper
brass magnet, if necessary). See pic. 4.7.2.2.
Picture 4.7.2.2
• Insert the new nail strip (of desired height) into the magazine
• Close the magazine (as per par. 4.7.1).
• Insert the new size nail guide head to match the nails you will be
using (see pic. 4.7.2.3).
• Tighten the locking screw of the nail guide head (see pic. 4.7.2.1).
Picture 4.7.2.3

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4.8 ADJUSTMENTS
The machine has been completely tested and checked in Alfa Automaon plants before its shipment. All the operator
has to do is perform the following adjustments:
4.8.1 SengstopsforWedgesposioning
The working stroke of the driver blade is adjusted by 2 stop
handles posioned on a measurement gauge (see g. 4.8.1).
The stop located inside the hand lever (operator side), refers
to the Wedges rear posion; the located in front of a.m. lever
refers to the Wedges external posion.
The carriage with the driver blade is posioned by shiing the
handle from the eternal posion to the rear one.
Picture 4.8.1
4.8.2 Vercalclampadjustment
The vercal clamp posion can be adjusted by the side-handle. Proceed as follows to posion properly the vercal clamp:
• Loosen the side clamp (see picture 4.8.2.1) by using the
handle and adjust the pressure pad height over the frame
(it is advisable to adjust an height between 5 and 8 mm
to avoid any accidental ngers crushing).
• Tighten the handle once reached the proper posion
• Acvate the vercal clamp by pressing half way the foot
pedal and then the control buon or pressing full down
the full pedal.
• Check that the mouldings to be assembled are properly
clamped.
Picture 4.8.2.1
4.8.3 Horizontalclampadjustment
The Frontal Clamp (horizontal clamp) has a series of holes in the flat bar (see Pict. 4.8.3.1) that lock into a peg in the
front channel. Lift the bar to take it out of its initial position and make it move forward and backward.
To lock the bar it is sufficient to insert it into the proper peg located at the centre of the guide channel.
Proceed as follows to position the Horizontal Clamp correctly:
• Remove the bar from the peg (lifting it by about 10-15
mm) and move it forward up to reach the mouldings to
be assembled;
• Lower the bar to allow the insertion of tracking screw
and the locking in the next position.
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In case of continued use without needing to remove the frontal clamp from its position, it is possible to
fix it into the peg using the proper screw.
When shipping the machine it is advisable to lock down the frontal clamp by using the supplied knob.
4.8.4 Fencesadjustment
Machines are equipped with a fence composed by two separate parts.
Each part of the fence (right and le) is equipped with a knob that allows the lng of supports.
The use of this fence is suggested for working frames with irregularies or lile cambers on the external side.
If once the frontal clamping is inserted, the combining of the mitres is not perfect, the lng fence can compensate such a fault.
For 90°(4 sided frames), 120°(6 sided frames) or 135° (8 sided frames) juncons, seng properly the two fence supports
(see g. 18-19-20).
To modify the posion of the two fence supports, proceed as follows:
• Remove the external screw by using the 5 mm Allen
wrench
• Release the internal screw and shi the fence up to reach
the holes located on the working bench
The exact posion of fence supports can be obtained with the
help of a special fence.
Make sure that the 120° or 135° angle formed by the two
supports is exactly centered on the internal vertex of Wedges
claw head.
Picture 4.8.4.1
4.8.5 Protecveshieldadjustment
The machine is equipped with a protecve shield (see pict. 4.8.5.1) made of transparent plasc material, to avoid the operator
accidental ngers crushing.
Proceed as follows to adjust the protecon shield:
• posion the mouldings to be assembled on the working
bench
• loosen the screw shaped handle xing the protecon
and li or lower it at an height of about 6-8 mm from
mouldings to be assembled;
• ghten the screw shaped handle to lock the protecon
shield.
Picture 4.8.5.1
The protection shield opening, effected by its overturning, causes the control pedal deactivation.
Even if the protective shield is properly adjusted, it is necessary following instructions listed below:
• Keep the ngers away from the frontal and vercal clamp working area.
• Disconnect the pressure supply during any maintenance intervenon.
• Keep your foot off of the pedal while adjusting the machine.
4.8.6 Workingpressureadjustment
The working pressure must be adjusted to the hardness of the mouldings to be assembled.

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The pressure regulaon allows you to change the clamping pressure
of mouldings to be assembled.
Too high of a working pressure can cause a poor juncon and
(especially on small-size frames) the moulding could be crushed.
Too low of a working pressure can cause an incomplete inseron
of the nail into the frame.
The working pressure is adjusted by means of the regulator on the
panel (see g. 19).
Proceed as follows to adjust the working pressure:
1. Pull up the regulator cap by about 3÷4 mm. This will unlock it.
2. Turn it clockwise to increase the pressure and counter-clockwise
to decrease it.
3. Push the regulator cap back down to lock it into position
Picture 4.8.6.1
DO NOT ADJUST the pressure if the machine is not connected to the air supply.
The suggested pressures are:
Soft woods (samba,........) 1.5 - 2.0 Bar
Medium (ramin,........) 2.0 - 3.0 Bar
Very hard woods (oak, MDF) 3.0 - 5.0 Bar
The above listed values apply to 7 and 10 mm high Wedges.
Increase the pressure by 10 % for 15 mm high Wedges.
When stacking 2 or more Wedges, increase the working pressure by 10/15 %.
In order to allow an easy use of the machine lted back ,the A44-P is
equipped with a ballast cylinder with a regulator (Pict. 4.8.6.3) and a surge
tank (located on the oor stand) that provide an air cushion to balance
the weight of internal components when the machine is lted.
To obtain an oponal regular balancing, set the pressure at:
• 0 BAR, when the machine is flat
• 1,0÷1,2 BAR, when the machine’s tilted
Picture 4.8.6.3
DO NOT ADJUST other pressure regulator not described in this manual: keep them as set at the mfactory
to avoid machine malfunctions.

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4.9 ITEMS TO BE PERFORMED BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE
Once the machine has been properly installed (as previously described), check that:
• The magazine is loaded with the type of Wedges suitable with the mouldings to be assembled
• The adjustment of the vercal and horizontal clamps are correct (chapter 4.8.2 and 4.8.3)
• The protecve shield is properly posioned (see chapter 4.8.5)
• The working pressure is adequate to the wood hardness (see chapter 4.8.4)
• The mouldings to be assembled are properly posioned on the work bench
• Pressing down the pedal to acvate the frontal clamps so to hold the frame properly
• Move the posion handle to the inserng posion and press half-down the pushbuon to acvate the brake and the
vercla clamp
Press the pushbutton all the way down to insert the wedge
If you want to insert 2 or more wedges one upon the other in the same position, you must release the
pushbutton until halfway and then press it full down again to insert the second wedge
5. OPERATING MODES
5.1 OPERATORS
The machine has been designed to be used by only one operator.
The operator, as well as being adequately informed on the use of machinery, must possess skills and competence adequate
to the type of work to be performed.
Even aer being adequately informed, during the rst use, if necessary, simulate some operang maneuvers to idenfy the
controls, especially the ones for starng and stopping the machinery and their main funcons.
How to operate in case of emergency , where to nd the individual protecon means and how to use them properly.
5.2 DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS
The machine has only one possible operating mode:
• manual mechanic functioning by using the pneumatic foot pedal and the manual joystick.
Press the foot pedal down: the horizontal clamp is acvated.
The handle/joysck allows the shi of posioning of Wedges ring group. According to the use of the foot pedal, the joysck
allows several operaons:
If the foot pedal is pressed down:
• pressing the buon half way, the vercal clamp and the brake are acvated
• pressing the buon full down, the Wedge is red.
To make a junction, the operator must proceed as follows:
1. position the mouldings to be assembled on the machine
working bench
2. set the insertion limits by mean of the stops along the
joystick stroke
3. adjust the horizontal clamp position
4. adjust the vertical clamp height
5. press down the foot pedal to activate the frontal clamp
6. shift the joystick on the 1st inserting point
7. press the button half way to activate the vertical clamp
8. press the button full down to insert the Wedge
Take care: if you want to stack 2 or more Wedges in the same position, you must release the button up
to half way and then press again it full down to insert the 2nd Wedge and so on.
9. completely release the button to rearm the driver blade
and release the brake on position
10. shift the joystick in the next inserting point
11. repeat the steps 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.

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When working with big sized frames, on the machine can be mounted
a working bench extension (metal or wooden), and it can work in
tilted position.
Usually, when the machine is tilted back, the operator working position
is opposite to the normal one.
To tilt back the machine, operate as follows:
• loosen the handle located on floor stand right side (pict. 5.2.1-A)
• tilt the machine up to reach the desired angle (pict. 5.2.1-B)
• tighten the handle to lock the machine in position.
Picture 5.2.2
A44-P in lted posion with metal extension arms
Picture 5.2.1
5.3 TIPS FOR QUALITY JUNCTIONS
a) Wedge types
In order to allow the machine to make excellent quality joints using different materials, it has been necessary to manufacture
different Wedges types for different uses (see attachment D).
Wedges can be classified in three different groups:
Material Suggested code Color Ref.
soft materials (wood, soft plastic) SW Green
for medium materials (wood, ...) MW Gray
for hard materials (wood, MDF, HDF) HW Red
b) Assembling positions
It is advisable to operate as follows in order to achieve the best results in terms of junction quality:
• Never drive Wedges near the external vertex. The minimum recommended
distance from the external vertex is at least 10 mm.
• When you want to make the junction using only one Wedge, the most suitable
position is in the middle of the moulding (see fig. 21)
• In case you want to insert 2 or more Wedges into each junction, we recommend
you to insert the most external one 1/3 from the external vertex and the most
internal one 1/4 from the internal vertex (not less than 5mm).
picture 5.3.1
5.4 MACHINE STOP
To stop it, lift your foot from the pedal.
It is possible also to disconnect the quick connect fitting from the air supply.
In case on long inactivity periods it is necessary to disconnect the quick connect fitting from pneumatic system.
6. MAINTENANCE
6.1 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE
Carry out maintenance or repair operations with the machine isolated from air supply, as indicated by the Manufacturer.

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Before performing any cleaning intervention, the operator must disconnect the air supply
During the maintenance or repair operaons is suggested to proceed as follows:
• Before starng any operaon place a sign “machine under maintenance” in a well visible posion.
• Do not use solvents or ammable materials
• Do not step on the machine parts, because they have not been projected to sustain the weight of persons.
• Put on a pair of safety glasses.
• Once all the operaons are nished replace any protecons and shields you removed or opened.
6.2 CLEANING THE MACHINE
The machine is of simple construcon and the mechanical parts do not require any special maintenance.
Keep the machine in maximum eciency condions and perform all the scheduled maintenance operaons provided by the
manufacturer. Good maintenance will result in beer performance, a longer operang life and keep the safety requirements
unchanged over me.
Follow the rules listed below:
• Regularly remove glue or other residues from the wedges claw-head and from the upper part of the driver blade;
• Always keep the wedge magazine clean and without residues.
• Remove any residues from the wedges guide “L” shaped support.
• Do not use water to clean the machine, otherwise metallic parts may rust.
6.3 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Frequency Ispecon Acon
Every 1.000.000 wedges shot wedges driver blade Replace
Every 300 working hours Movable parts lubricaon Lubricate
Every 5.000.000 wedges shot Wedges claw-heads Replace
Every 5.000.000 wedges shot “L” shaped supports (wedges guide) Replace
20 million of wedges shot Valves and Reducers Check and in case, replace
Every 6.000.000 wedges shot Frontal and vercal clamping gaskets Replacement in case of leak of air
6.4 RECOMMENDED OIL
Use CASTROL MAGNA GC 32 or equivalent oil
Unsuitable lubricants may cause valve seal problems (seals may become too large) and consequent Valve
jamming.
7. DIAGNOSTIC
7.1 SAFETY WARNINGS
The intervenons must be executed by personnel properly trained for this specic machine and they must take all precauons
in order to avoid accidental starts.
During the tests, it is suggested to remove the vercal clamp assembly or posion it to its full upwards posion.

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TABLE 7. 2 - A
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Pressing the foot pedal the Wedges
ejection is irregular
Insufficient working pressure • Check that the minimum value indicated from
main regulator is higher than 3 Bar
Wedges wrongly positioned into the
magazine
• Check that the Wedges sharpened side (glue
side) faces up
• Check that Wedges V vertex is pointing toward
machine’s external side
Guide channels damaged or jammed • Check that the guide channels are not dirty
or jammed
Claw pusher has insufficient thrust
• Check that the pressure of the regulator feeding
the claw pusher cylinder is at least 2 Bar. If
necessary, increase it by 10%.
Claw head not suitable with Wedges
size
• Check that the number engraved on the wedge
claw head match the Wedges size
Faulty Wedges • Replace the Wedges
Insufficient working pressure • Check that the air pressure coming out from
the compressor is at least 3 Bars.
Opened Wedges magazine • Close the magazine by means of the special
lever
Faulty valves • Replace the foot pedal valve
• Replace the control valves
Pressing the foot pedal for several times
the machine’s working that was correct
at the beginning becomes irregular later
Jammed valves because of surplus
of oil or condensation
• Remove the surplus of oil and condensation
from the valves by disconnecting the air lines
one by one . This will force out the oil/water.
Pressing the foot pedal the working
pressure indicated on the regulator
deeply decreases
Faulty pressure regulator • Replace the regulator
Air supply line too long or of
inadequate diameter
• Replace the air line with a new one of bigger
diameter
Pressing the foot pedal the machine
works properly, but once the pedal is
released you can note a certain delay
in the re-positioning of the driver blade
and/or vertical clamp cylinders
Faulty or jammed valves
• Remove the surplus of oil and/or condensation
• Replace the foot pedal valve
• Replace the faulty control valves
Wishing to insert several Wedges one
upon the other in the same point, they
do not stack properly or tilt during their
insertion
Unsuitable Wedges • Replace the Wedges with suitable ones
Poor frames clamping (the frame
moves during the Wedge insertion)
• Check and reposition the vertical and frontal
clamps
• Increase the pressure by using the regulator
• Replace the pressure pad with the proper one
Wore and torn driver blade • Replace the driver blade
Jammed driver blade • Clean the driver blade’s upper part by removing
any material jamming the upper profile
7.3 TECHNICAL SERVICE REQUEST PROCEDURES
For any requirement, please contact the Manufacturer’s Customer Service.
For any request for technical service, list the data on the idencaon plate, the approximate number of hours the machinery
has been used and the type of malfuncon.
E_Mail: [email protected]
FAX: [phone]
Via Selva, 23/25 - 47122 Forlì - Italy
In the USA please contact:
E_Mail: [email protected]
FAX: [phone]
31874 Northwestern Highway
Farmington Hills, MI 48334

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8. SPARE PARTS
8.1 SPARE PARTS LIST
Even though the machine has been submitted to several tests and functional checks, we listed below the components that
we suggest you to have a minimum and sufficient set of. This will help guarantee the shortest possible downtime.
TABLE 8.1 - A
COMPONENT
• WEDGES DRIVER BLADE
• WEDGES CLAW-HEADS
• “L” SHAPED SUPPORT (WEDGES GUIDE)
• VALVES-REDUCERS-REGULATORS
• VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL CLAMPING
• GASKETS
8.2 SPARE PARTS ORDERING
We remind you that only a qualied technician can repair the machine.
Therefore we suggest the intervenon of your local distributor or A-Plus Automaon Center of Technical Assistance, which
has access to qualied sta, proper equipment and tools, and who uses original spare parts.
To order the above spare parts, send the following data by fax, e-mail or leer:
• Model of the Machine
• Code of drawing scheme
• Reference number of spare part or group indicated on the mechanical drawing
• Code number of single or group spare part
9. MACHINE DEMOLITION
9.1 MACHINE DEMOLITION
When scrapping the machine, group components by chemical composion and dispose of separately in accordance with
applicable legislaon. Do not dispose of non-biodegradable materials, lubricant oils and non-ferrous arcles (rubber, PVC,
plascs etc.) in the environment.
10. ATTACHMENTS
10.1 DECLARATIONS
You can nd here aached the following declaraons
• Declaraon of conformity to the Norm 89/392/CEE
10.2 SCHEMATICS
You can nd here aached the following schemes:
• (A) Mechanical Schemac
• (B) Pneumac Schemac
• (C) Plate locaons
• (D) Sharpening Table