Accel Crestline Altra Series User manual

Crestline®AltraTM Series Dampener
Installation Instructions
Didde 175
X88-117
01/2001
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Accel Graphic Systems provides parts and service through its
authorized distributors and dealers. Therefore, all requests for
parts and service should be directed to your local dealer.
ThephilosophyofAccelGraphicSystemsistocontinuallyimprove
all of its products. Written notices of changes and improvements
are sent to Accel Graphic Systems' Dealers.
If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your product
differs from those described in this manual, please contact your
local Accel Graphic Systems Dealer for updated information and
assistance.
Always update your dampener when improvements are made
available, especially those related to safety.
Your authorized Crestline®AltraTM Series Dealer is:
The serial number of your
Crestline®AltraTM Series Dampener(s) is:
ATTENTION
CRESTLINE®
ALTRATM SERIES
DAMPENER
OWNER!
SAFETY
INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY, DO NOT DISENGAGE OR REMOVE ANY
GUARDS FROM THE CRESTLINE®ALTRATM SERIES
DAMPENER. THE DAMPENER CONTAINS SOME INWARD
ROTATINGROLLERNIPSTHATCANCAUSEINJURYIFLEFT
UNGUARDED.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
BASIC
CONFIGURATION
OF CRESTLINE®
ALTRATM SERIES
TERMINOLOGY
TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE
OPS = Operator's Side
NOPS = Non Operator's Side
For technical assistance during the installation, please contact:
ACCEL GRAPHIC SYSTEMS
Crestline®AltraTM Series is covered by U.S. Patents Pending
Adjustments
a. Oscillator to Form
b. Form to Plate
c. Intermediate to Metering
d. Pan to Metering
Roller Description
P = Pan
M = Metering
I = Intermediate
O = Oscillator
F = Form
b. 5/32" (4mm)
c. 5/32" (4mm)
d. 5/32" (4mm)
a. 5/32" (4mm)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
REQUIRED TOOLS 1. 3/32" Allen
2. 1/8" Allen
3. 5/32" Allen
4. 3/16" Allen
5. 1/8" Punch
6. 5/32" Punch
7. 3/16" Punch
8. 7/16" Wrench
9. 1/2" Wrench
10. 9/16" Wrench
11. Phillips Screwdriver
12. Gear Puller
13. Snap Ring Pliers

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PRE-INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Check the box and parts boards to make sure all pieces are
present and nothing has been damaged in shipment.

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DISASSEMBLY
Remove the OPS and NOPS side covers. Remove the water form
and ductor rollers. Remove water pan and bottle assembly. Re-
move the OPS and NOPS water pan mounting blocks (subject
arrow NOPS shown).
AttheNOPS,removethepanrollerdrivesleeve(subjectarrow)by
loosening the set screw securing it to the pan roller.
At the OPS and NOPS, remove the pan roller bearing housing by
removing the phillips head screws (subject arrows NOPS shown).

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DISASSEMBLY
Remove the pan roller (subject arrow) from the press.
AttheOPS,removethedrivearm,setcollarandtorsionspringfrom
the end of the water ductor roller shaft (subject arrow).
At the OPS and NOPS loosen the ductor roller mounting brackets
(right subject arrow, NOPS shown) and the set collar (left subject
arrow). Thoroughly clean the ductor shaft and slide it out of the
press. After shaft is out, tap out the bronze bushing at each side.

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