Acer Wood Runner User manual

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WOOD RUNNER MANUAL
SAFETY INSTALLATION OPERATION SERVICE PARTS
ACER INC.
MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER______________________
3/21/14

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Contents
1 WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 MACHINE INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 WHO SHOULD USE THIS MANUAL......................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4 SYMBOLS................................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.5 RELATED DOCUMENTATION.................................................................................................................................. 8
2.6 TERMS USED IN THIS MANUAL.............................................................................................................................. 8
3 SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................................. 10
3.1 HAZARDOUS ZONE............................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................................... 11
3.3 PRECAUTION........................................................................................................................................................ 11
3.4 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT .............................................................................................................................................. 12
3.5 EMERGENCY STOP ............................................................................................................................................... 13
3.6 SETUP................................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.7 OPERATION.......................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.8 SAFETY WHILE SERVICING ................................................................................................................................... 13
3.9 PNEUMATIC SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................ 13
3.10 ELECTRICAL SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................... 13
3.11 LASER SAFETY .................................................................................................................................................... 14
4 INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................................................. 15
4.1 UNLOADING AND INSPECTION ............................................................................................................................ 15
4.2 SITE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................................... 15
4.3 POSITIONING AND ANCHORING.......................................................................................................................... 16
4.4 FINAL ASSEMBLY.................................................................................................................................................. 17
4.5 PNEUMATIC CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 23
4.6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 23
4.7 Gantry Brake........................................................................................................................................................ 24
5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................................................ 25
5.1 MACHINE STARTUP.............................................................................................................................................. 25
5.2 MAIN SCREEN ...................................................................................................................................................... 27

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5.3 MANUAL CONTROLS SCREEN .............................................................................................................................. 28
5.4 SETTINGS SCREEN ................................................................................................................................................ 29
5.5 HOMING .............................................................................................................................................................. 30
5.6 SCANNING............................................................................................................................................................ 30
6 SAFETY SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................... 31
6.1 LIGHT CURTAIN.................................................................................................................................................... 31
6.2 EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON ................................................................................................................................ 32
6.3 KEYED SAFETY RESET SWITCH .............................................................................................................................. 32
6.4 SAFETY PRE-RESET BUTTON ................................................................................................................................. 32
6.5 BRAKE BEAMS....................................................................................................................................................... 33
6.6 SAFETY RELAY ...................................................................................................................................................... 33
6.7 SAFETY BRAKE....................................................................................................................................................... 34
6.8 FUNCTION OF THE SAFETY SYSTEM..................................................................................................................... 35
6.9 TROUBLESHOOTING THE SAFETY SYSTEM........................................................................................................... 38
6.9a DIAGNOSING AN E-STOP PROBLEM THAT IS NOT INTERMITTENT................................................................ 38
6.9b DIAGNOSING AN INTERMITTENT E-STOP...................................................................................................... 40
7 MAINTENANCE SECTION ............................................................................................................................................ 41
7.1 DAILY.................................................................................................................................................................... 41
7.2 MONTHLY ............................................................................................................................................................ 41
8 ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................................................................................................................ 42
8.1 PICKUP SCREW REPLACEMENT............................................................................................................................ 42
8.2 DRIVE BELT TENSIONING ..................................................................................................................................... 42
8.3 DRIVE BELT ALIGNMENT...................................................................................................................................... 43
8.4 PRESSURE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT......................................................................................................................... 44
8.5 PICKUP SCREW DEPTH SETTING .......................................................................................................................... 45
8.6 ALIGNING THE LIGHT CURTAIN SENSOR............................................................................................................... 45
8.7 ALIGNING THE BRAKE BEAMS.............................................................................................................................. 46
8.8 ALIGNING THE LASER........................................................................................................................................... 46
8.9 SETTING THE LASER OFFSET IN SOFTWARE......................................................................................................... 47
8.10 GANTRY BRAKE .................................................................................................................................................. 47
8.11 BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT................................................................................................................................ 49
9 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................................... 51
10 DETAILED PARTS IDENTIFICATION - WOOD RUNNER............................................................................................... 55

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10.1 RUNWAY ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................................................................... 55
10.2 BELT SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................. 57
10.3 RUNWAY DRIVE ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................... 58
10.4 RUNWAY IDLER ASSEMBLY................................................................................................................................ 60
10.5 GANTRY ASSEMBLY............................................................................................................................................ 61
10.6 PICKING HEAD ASSEMBLY.................................................................................................................................. 64
10.7 ELECTRICAL PANEL ASSEMBLY........................................................................................................................... 68
10.8 GANTRY ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................................... 70
10.9 CONSOLE ASSEMBLY.......................................................................................................................................... 72
10.10 AIR SUPPLY ASSEMBLY..................................................................................................................................... 75
10.11 GANTRY VALVE ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................... 77
10.12 GANTRY BRAKE ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................... 79
11 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS ............................................................................................................................................ 81
11.1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................ 81
11.2 MAIN ENCLOSURE –LOW VOLTAGE.................................................................................................................. 82
11.3 GANTRY WIRING –LOW VOLTAGE .................................................................................................................... 83
11.4 I/O CHART .......................................................................................................................................................... 84
11.5 INFEED WIRING –LOW VOLTAGE...................................................................................................................... 85
11.6 OPERATORS CONSOLE ....................................................................................................................................... 86
11.7 MAIN ENCLOSURE –HIGH VOLTAGE ................................................................................................................. 87
11.8 MAIN ENCLOSURE RECEPTACLE WIRING........................................................................................................... 88
11.9 SAFETY CIRCUIT LAYOUT.................................................................................................................................... 89
11.10 SAFETY CIRCUIT DIAGRAM .............................................................................................................................. 90
11.11 BRAKE SENSOR DIAGNOSIS ............................................................................................................................. 91
12 PNEUMATIC DIAGRAMS ........................................................................................................................................... 92
12.1 SINGLE HEAD GANTRY ....................................................................................................................................... 92
12.2 DOUBLE HEAD GANTRY ..................................................................................................................................... 93
12.3 INFEED DECK...................................................................................................................................................... 94

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1 WARRANTY
ACER INC warrants the Wood Runner system to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for one year on parts and 30 days on labor from the original installation date
of the system. Expenses for travel or room and board or other incidental expenses to
install replacement parts are not covered under this warranty. Parts will be repaired or
replaced at ACER INC’S discretion. ACER INC. shall not be liable for parts damaged by abuse,
alteration, lack of maintenance, normal wear and tear or use other than as specified in the
Wood Runner owner’s manual. Components not manufactured by ACER INC (computers,
motors etc.) are subject only to the manufacturer’s warranty terms and are not further
warranted by ACER INC.
Warranty claims must be submitted to ACER INC. in writing and must include the machines
serial number and installation date. Parts returned for warranty consideration must be
shipped to ACER INC via prepaid freight. Warranty parts shipped from ACER INC will be
shipped via ground freight. All extra charges for expedited shipping shall be at the
customer’s expense.
ACER INC shall not be liable for any loss of use, loss of profits or damages based upon a
claim for breach of warranty. This warranty shall be in lieu of any other warranty,
expressed or implied, including but not limited to, any implied warranty of fitness for a
particular purpose, all such other warranties being hereby expressly excluded.

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2 INTRODUCTION
2.1 MACHINE INTRODUCTION
The Wood Runner is a lumber delivery system designed to feed dimensional lumber to a saw or other
production process. It has the capacity to dispense boards from multiple units of lumber. Each unit can be of a
different size, length or grade. Capacities of the machine are 2 x 3 through 2 x 12 lumber and 6’-20’ in length.
Loading of lumber into the system is done by side load. An integrated safety system protects operating
personnel from the moving parts of the system. It is imperative that all personnel are trained in the safe
operation of the system. This manual is to be used as a training guide for all operators.
2.2WHO SHOULD USE THIS MANUAL
All personnel that are involved in the installation, operation and maintenance of this equipment should
read and follow the instructions in this manual. All personnel are to be completely familiar with the safe
operation of this equipment. All persons operating this machine are to be 18 years of age or older and
properly trained by the employer.
2.3PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL
This manual is a guide to the safe operation, installation, service and parts of this machine. With this manual,
one should be able to understand the operation, as well as gain an understanding to allow servicing the
machine. Mechanical, pneumatic and electrical layout and implementation are provided to aid in trouble
shooting most common problems that may arise.
2.4SYMBOLS
Throughout this manual there are standardized symbols to denote hazardous reminders. When viewing this
guide take note of the symbols to gain an understanding of hazards involved with each section. All sections
should be viewed with safety in mind, and note that the lack of a symbol in a section does not preclude safety
hazards of any type do not exist. The following are symbols used throughout this guide:
Exclamation point is an alert to important safety reminders.
Key & Lock is an alert to lock out reminders.
Lightning bolt is an electrical hazard reminder.
Heavy object or objects could fall.

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2.5RELATED DOCUMENTATION
Related documentation includes but is not limited to the following:
1. Safety –The following safety guides should be followed in addition to any safety rules listed in this
guide.
OSHA
Local safety standards
2. Mechanical –The following mechanical guides are supplement manuals/guides that take secondary
precedence to specifications list in this manual. See specific part vendor information as required.
3. Pneumatics - See specific part vendor information as required.
4. Electrical –The following electrical guides are supplements and detailed specifications for electrical
equipment used on this machine. See specific part vendor information as required.
2.6TERMS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Gantry - The traveling part of the machine that scans, picks up and moves lumber to the Infeed
area.
Gantry Brake- A spring applied safety brake to rapidly stop the Gantry movement when an E-stop
device is actuated.
Gantry Brake Valve- A valve mounted on the Gantry near the Brake which holds the brake in the
released position until an E-stop is triggered.
Hazardous Zone - The hazardous zone in which the gantry travels. It is protected by the Perimeter
Guarding and Light Curtain. Personnel must not be in this area during machine operation.
Runway - The guide rail that the Gantry travels along.
Infeed Deck - Receives and stores lumber from the Gantry and feeds it to the saw as necessary. This
component is generally specific to the brand of saw that is being fed.
Operator Console - Contains the main computer and operator interface touch screen. Also contains
the E-stop and Reset Key Switch.
Laser - A specialized sensor that travels with the Gantry. Its purpose is to scan the lumber stacks
and send information to the computer.
Picking Head Assembly - The horizontal bar which moves vertically to pick up lumber from the
stack. The Picking Head is mounted to the Gantry.
Screw Motors - Pneumatically driven motors which rotate the pickup screws.
Pickup Screws - Replaceable screws driven by the Screw Motors for lumber pickup.
E-stop Button - Located on the Operator Console and is used for emergency shutdown only.
Pressing button while Gantry is in motion will apply Safety Brake and stop Gantry very rapidly.
Light Curtain - Safety device with light beams to protect against personnel entering the Hazardous
Zone. Breaking the beam will cause the Gantry to stop rapidly and all other functions to shut down.
Brake Beams - Light beam sensors mounted to the Gantry. Breaking either beam will cause the
Gantry to stop rapidly and all other functions to shut down.

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Perimeter Guarding - Fencing around the Hazardous Zone to keep personnel out while the machine
is operating.
Lumber Cart - Carts which hold complete units of lumber. They are movable for loading with a
forklift and are guided into position by a floor rail.
Magazine - A stationary rack which holds several individual stacks of lumber. They are hand loaded
and each contains a single vertical stack up to 33 ” high.
Manual Load Position - The rear position on the Magazine designed to hold 1-4 boards. It is used
for low volume boards used in the cutting process.
Main Electrical Enclosure - Contains most of the electrical components for the machine and is
mounted on the end of the Runway. The electrical service for the machine is connected here. The
Main Disconnect is located here and has provisions for locking out the electrical power for service.
See Lockout/Tag-out section.
Lockout/Tag-out - Refers to the OSHA requirement of locking the electrical and pneumatic
disconnects in the Off position before servicing the machine. See the Safety section of this manual
for more information.
I/O Cable - Cables that carry the control signals between various components of the Wood Runner.
Ethernet Cable - Cables that carry the Ethernet communication signal between various components
of the Wood Runner.
Cable Carrier - The rolling carrier on the Runway that allows the cables and hoses to connect to the
moving Gantry.
Air Supply Assembly - The valves, regulator and filter mounted on the end of the Runway. This is
where the shop air supply is connected.
Pressure Switch –Mounted near the Air Supply Assembly. Prevents the WoodRunner from
operating if the air supply pressure is too low.
Home direction –The travel direction of the Gantry as it moves towards the Home Switch and the
Infeed Deck.
Away Direction –The travel direction of the Gantry as it travels away from the Home Switch and
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3 SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES
3.1 HAZARDOUS ZONE
The shaded area in the diagram below is the HAZARDOUS ZONE. This includes the entire area in which the
Gantry travels inside a perimeter bounded by the Light Curtain, Perimeter Guard, Runway and Infeed Deck.
This area must be totally surrounded by the Perimeter Guard fence and Light Curtain. There must never be
personnel inside this area while the system is enabled. Serious injury or death may occur from moving
machine parts inside this area. Never reset the safety system or enable the Wood Runner system unless you
are sure all personnel are clear of the Hazardous Zone.
NEVER enter the Hazardous Zone while the machine is operating. Serious injury or death could result!
Infeed Deck
Saw
Lumber Cart
Light Curtain
Shaded Area is
Hazardous Zone
Perimeter Guard
Runway

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NEVER reset the safety system or place the machine in operation when personnel are in the Hazardous Zone.
Serious injury or death could result!
NEVER attempt to defeat any part of the Safety System or remove any part of the Perimeter Guarding. All
access to the Hazardous Area must be through the Light Curtain only.
3.2 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
The employer shall provide training in the safe operation, maintenance and service of this equipment.
The employer shall monitor the employees operation of the equipment and ensure that safe practices
are being followed.
The employer shall establish a program of regular safety and maintenance inspections on this
equipment as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual.
The employer shall establish a procedure for the locking out and tagging out of energy sources as
required by OSHA.
Safety precautions do not imply or in any way represent an all-inclusive list. The owners and machine
operators are responsible for ensuring that the machine is operated in accordance with all safety
requirements including OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) and ANSI (American National Standards
Institutes) regulations. Other standards and regulation may apply depending on the geographical area.
Because these regulations are subject to change it is impossible to give a reference that will remain
current. It is strongly recommended that current safety regulations be made available and reviewed with
operators on a continual basis. For continued safety information, refer to the specific section on safety.
See the detailed Safety Section later in this manual.
3.3PRECAUTION
The Wood Runner was designed with safety in mind, but as with any machinery, safe operating
procedures must be followed to prevent downtime, machine damage, personal injury or loss of life. It is
the responsibility of all persons involved in the installation and operation of this equipment to
completely understand the safe operating procedures for this machine and to adhere to all safety
precautions in this manual. If unsafe conditions exist, shut down the equipment using the Emergency
Stop Button and Lockout the power sources before servicing system.
READ THE OWNERS MANUAL before installing, loading lumber or operating the machine.
KEEP THE OWNERS MANUAL for future reference and training new operators.
FOLLOW THE OWNERS to insure safe and trouble free operation.
OBEY ALL WARNINGS to prevent injury or loss of life.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES and steel toe shoes when operating this equipment.
DO NOT WEAR LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING or jewelry which could catch on moving parts. Wear
safety equipment as required by employer.
MACHINE OPERATING PERSONNEL must be at least 18 years old and properly trained. It is the
employer’s responsibility to see that the operators are properly trained.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE if your work ability is impaired by drugs, fatigue, and illness or
other causes.
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EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON is located on the front of the Operators Console. It is red in color and
should be used if any unsafe conditions are observed.
ACCESS COVERS must be in place at all times to prevent injury. If it is necessary to remove a cover
the power must be locked out using proper OSHA methods.
LOCK OUT ELECTRICAL AND PNEUMATIC POWER using proper OSHA procedures before
performing any maintenance or adjustments.
PNEUMATIC POWER can remain in hoses after power is removed and escaping air can cause severe
injury.
SAFETY DECALS are provided to indicate safety hazards or show safe operating procedures. If they
become damaged or missing they must be replaced before operation.
PINCH POINTS exist on all moving machinery. Guards have been provided where possible. Some,
because of operating characteristics, cannot be guarded and operators must use caution to avoid
injury. Never place hands into or near moving parts or dropping lumber.
VERY IMPORTANT. Never attempt to load or unload a unit or partial unit of lumber that is not
securely banded. Falling or tipping lumber could cause injury.
NEVER enter the HAZARDOUS ZONE while the machine is in operation.
NEVER reset or place the machine in operation while personnel are in the HAZARDOUS ZONE.
3.4LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
The following is an outline of the OSHA standard for locking out and tagging out equipment from
hazardous energy sources. A comprehensive copy of this standard is available from OSHA. It is
recommended that the owners and operators obtain this copy and read and understand its contents. A
current copy may be obtained at the regional offices of US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety
and Health Administration.
The purpose of this procedure is to ensure that the equipment is isolated from its power source
and rendered inoperative prior to service or maintenance. Lockout/tag-out devices shall meet
the requirements set forth in the OSHA standards as to durability, standardization, and identity.
A lockout padlock has been provided with the system.
RESPONSIBILITY
This standard requires the employer to establish a program, which includes the following:
Documented energy control procedures.
Employee training program.
Periodic inspections of the use of this procedure.
It is the responsibility of the employer to develop a compliant lockout/tag-out program and to
make sure that the program is put into use.
PROCEDURE
The following procedure is suggested to comply with this standard:
Shut down the machine by depressing the Emergency Stop button.
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Tag-out all controls and energy sources which cannot be locked out. All personnel affected
must know about and understand all lockout tags.
Verify that all energy sources have been accounted for before performing any maintenance
or service work.
When restarting equipment, all lockout/tag-out devices must be removed by the person
who installed it.
3.5EMERGENCY STOP
The E-Stop is the first line of defense to stop a machine from operating. This button halts operation of the
machine and may be used for emergency situations or general shut down. When using the button for non-
emergency shutdowns it is important to wait until the machine is not in a cycling mode as the emergency
brake system will rapidly stop the Gantry if it is in motion. The emergency stop does not remove power
to the machine. Follow lockout/tag-out procedure prior to any service or maintenance.
3.6SETUP
The following procedures are designed to maximize safety and machine life:
Make sure a properly rated forklift is used to unload your machine and follow all unloading
instructions in this guide.
Do not operate machine until all components are located correctly and anchor bolted to
the concrete floor.
Before making electrical connections, verify the incoming voltage correctly matches the
factory set voltage of the WoodRunner.
3.7OPERATION
OPERATION OF MACHINE is to be performed by qualified and trained personnel only. Before operating the
machine a safety check should be performed to verify the machine is ready for use and is operating
correctly.
3.8SAFETY WHILE SERVICING
ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICING is to be performed by trained personnel only. A safety check should be
performed upon completion of adjustments or servicing to determine that the equipment is operating
correctly.
3.9PNEUMATIC SAFETY
Make sure machine is properly locked out when servicing. When servicing the pneumatic system
maintain a clean working area and environment to minimize contamination potential. Keep all spare
pneumatic parts in sealed proper containers until needed to minimize contamination.
3.10 ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Make sure machine is properly locked when servicing. Do not attempt to change or modify the
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electrical changes should only be made by a qualified electrician.
Do not override or bypass the safety switches or Light Curtain on this machine.
Do not override or bypass E-Stop
Always have electrical panel doors closed unless being serviced.
3.11LASER SAFETY
The Wood Runner is equipped with a Laser sensing device. Serious injury to eyes may result from looking
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4INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT
4.1 UNLOADING AND INSPECTION
There are restrictions on the lift points of the machine. In order to prevent injury or damage to the machine,
use only the methods shown in this manual. It is important that the machine is lifted directly under the
frame as shown.
Some parts of the Wood Runner have a high center of gravity while being moved and could present a tipping
hazard.
Always use caution when unloading. Keep all personnel clear to prevent injury. Damage to airlines and conduits
must be avoided while unloading. Never install the Gantry onto the Runway before the Runway is bolted down.
The Gantry may tip over causing severe injury or death.
Lift Point on Runway Lift Point on Gantry
4.2 SITE REQUIREMENTS
PNEUMATIC REQUIREMENTS: 100 PSI (max 120PSI) at 20 SCFM (average). Minimum airline feed
size: ½”diameter
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS: 208-230 volts 3Phase 50/60Hz 20 amps or 460 volts 3 phase 50/60 Hz
20 amps. Voltage must be specified at time of order.
ENVIRONMENT: The machine must be installed within a building to provide weather protection.
Intense sunlight, precipitation or windblown dust will cause malfunction and dramatically shorten
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in the airlines and valves may freeze and cause machine malfunction if the temperature drops
below freezing. Temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit may shorten the life of electronic
components.
SPACE: Minimum space requirements are shown on the installation drawings provided with your
machine. It is important to allow enough room for access to machine parts for service and loading.
The drawing shows the minimum space - more space generally will allow for more efficient and
safer operation and loading.
REQUIRED FLOOR: The floor must be concrete and a minimum of 4” in thickness to allow the
machine to be securely anchored. The floor should be reasonably flat and level. Proper anchoring
and leveling is critical for proper machine operation and safety.
4.3 POSITIONING AND ANCHORING
Careful consideration should be given to the site selected for the Wood Runner. Ample room must be
provided to facilitate the loading of the machine and for service or maintenance. Once the site is chosen
it will be necessary to securely anchor the machine to the floor. Installation drawings are included with
the machine. Roughly layout the entire system according to your installation drawings to check for
clearances before anchoring. Check to make sure that you have adequate clearance for forklift access
and lumber exiting the saw.
Experience has shown that it is best to level and anchor your saw first according to the saw
manufacturer’s instructions.
Once the saw is anchored, position the Infeed Deck, level and anchor it. Set the height adjustment on
the deck to correspond with the installed height of the saw according to the installation drawings.
Do not place the Gantry onto the Runway until the Runway is properly anchored and leveled.
The Runway should be positioned and anchored after the Infeed Deck. Anchoring and leveling the
Runway is critical for safety and machine performance. You must use a 7” long 2x4 block with a 48”
level to plumb the guide tubes at each adjusting point. See the installation drawings for the correct
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Plumbing the Guide Tubes
Locate and anchor the Operators Console guarding per the drawings.
The Lumber Cart guides and Perimeter Guarding should not be installed until the Gantry is positioned on
the Runway. This is covered in the final assembly section.
4.4 FINAL ASSEMBLY
CAUTION - SYSTEM IS INOPERABLE UNLESS THE GANTRY BRAKE SPRING IS
UN-CAGED. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW AND SEE SECTION 6.7 SAFETY BRAKE
Lift the Gantry carefully from the underside with a forklift high enough that the upper wheels will just
slip over the upper track on the Runway. Raising it too high will cause the lower wheels to interfere with
the Cable Carrier support channel. Check to see that the brake plunger is properly in place. Drive the
forklift towards the Runway at an angle until the wheels are positioned properly. It may be necessary to
lift slightly on the outer end of the Gantry while lowering the forklift to engage the wheels. Check to see
that the Gantry rolls freely. Check the bottom horizontal surface of the Gantry to see if it is level. Adjust
the lower wheel bolts until it is level. Check to see that both wheels are adjusted evenly by trying to turn
them opposite directions. If one of the wheels slips (rotates) it should be tightened slightly so that both
lower wheels are loaded evenly. Remove the cage bolt from the brake chamber and store it in the holder
provided on the side of the chamber. Failure to remove the bolt will disable the brake and may cause
machine damage, serious injury or death. You will be instructed to test the proper operation of the
brake later in this section and on a daily basis in the maintenance section.
The Lumber Cart guides and Perimeter Guarding should now be positioned and anchored to the floor,
using installation drawings provided. It is imperative that the Perimeter Guard is properly installed so
that no personnel can enter the Hazardous Zone without passing through the Safety Light Curtain.
Fasten the Cable Carrier to the Gantry with the bolts provided and route the wires and airline through
the keepers located on the Gantry.

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Routing of wires and airline
Next connect the I/O cable and airline to Gantry as shown. Remove the protective tape or sleeve from
the Ethernet cable end and route it through the aluminum connector on the Gantry enclosure. This
connector must be taken apart to allow the cable to be placed in the slit in the rubber portion.
Reassemble the connector and plug the cable into the top Ethernet port. Plugging into the bottom port
will not allow the machine to operate.
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Plug electrical connector into Gantry Enclosure Connector.
Plugging in the Electrical Connection
Next connect the airline to Gantry as shown, pushing airline into fitting.
Airline connection on Gantry
Loosely connect one end of the drive belt to the Gantry and thread the belt around the drive and idler
pulleys. The bottom belt strand will lie on top of the bottom support rollers and the top strand lies on
the top support rollers. Tighten the belt so that it has a ¼” sag between the pulleys. Running the belt too
tight will shorten the belt and bearing life. A loose belt will jump teeth and cause the Gantry to lose
position. See Adjustments in the Maintenance section of this manual for proper belt tightening
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Connecting Drive Belt
Install the Picking Head cylinder positioning the ports so that they are closest to the air valve assembly.
Leave the bolts loose until the cylinder shaft is connected to the Picking Head. The Picking head must be
in the fully raised position before tightening the cylinder. Tightening the cylinder in a lowered position
will cause the cylinder to bind. Tighten the shaft nut with a 15/16” socket and a 17mm wrench to hold
the shaft. Now secure the cylinder mounting bolts.
Installing Picking Head Cylinder Tightening Cylinder Bolts
Connect the airlines to the cylinder (2) as shown in the picture.