EASTMAN C Series Setup guide

779 Washington St., Buffalo, N.Y. 14203-1396 U.S.A. • [phone] • Fax [phone] or [phone]
Manufacturers of Eastman Cloth Cutting and Cloth Spreading Machines
Website: www.EastmanCuts.com
C-Series
Single Belt Option
Illustrated Manual
Form CR-50-0523
Technical Support:
1-800-872-5595
WARNING
This machine may be equipped with a very
sharp knife. Keep hands, arms, and hair
away from the knife area at all times.
Misuse of this machine or failure to follow all
safety instructions on this machine and in the
instruction manual may result in serious
personal injuries.
Please read completely before attempting to operate your
new CRADLE SPREADING MACHINE.CRADLE SPREADING MACHINE.
CRADLE SPREADING MACHINE.CRADLE SPREADING MACHINE.
CRADLE SPREADING MACHINE.

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General Safety Precautions ........................................ 3
Safety Information ....................................................... 3
Reference Manuals ........................................................ 4
Recommended Spare Parts List ..................................... 4
Software Solutions ......................................................... 4
Safety Zones and Stop Devices ...................................... 5
Eagle Conveyor Cutting System Familiarization ............. 6
Computer Control Assembly ........................................... 7
Gantry Assembly ........................................................... 8
Front Cover Assembly .................................................... 9
Back Cover Assembly .................................................. 10
Control Panel Assembly ................................................ 11
Front End Plate Assembly ........................................... 12
Back End Plate Assembly ........................................... 14
Main Tube Assembly .................................................... 16
Y-Carriage Assembly .................................................... 18
Tool Head Assembly H9900-3AB .................................. 20
Optional: Heavy Duty Tool Head Ass'y, H9299-1HDB .... 22
Diagnostic Control Cabinet 31-S3286 .......................... 24
Bottom Panel Assembly 68-26105-2 ............................ 25
Rear Panel Assembly 68-26096-2 ................................ 26
Gantry E-Plate Assembly 68-26094 ............................. 28
Conveyor E-Plate Assembly 68-26095-2 ....................... 30
Eagle Conveyor Assembly 96-26053-MSTL .................. 32
IMPORTANT
The purchaser must instruct all operators on the proper use of this equipment. All standard industrial safety measures
and equipment should be provided to protect the operator. Operators must be cautioned that improper or careless
use of this equipment may cause personal injury. If you do not have qualified operators to instruct new persons,
contact your EASTMAN sales representative or EASTMAN factory direct.
Electrical connections and servicing to this equipment should be made by a qualified electrician who is familiar with
applicable codes and regulations. Disconnect this equipment from electrical power source before proceeding with
any disassembly for adjustment or repair.
Your Eastman Spreading System is designed to operate at a high rate speed. Equipment should be set up with
a minimum 3 foot (1 meter) clear path at front and rear of machine. All personnel should be instructed to wear safety
glasses and stand well clear of the spreading system when in operation.
Table of Contents
Conveyor Take-On Assembly 68-26138-MS .................. 34
Conveyor Drive End Assembly 68-26137-MS ................ 36
4' Conveyor Extension 68-26152-MS ............................ 38
Belt Track Assembly 68-26184 ..................................... 39
Vacuum Assembly 68-26139-TL ................................... 40
Rack & Rail Assembly 68-26130-TL ............................. 42
E-Chain Assembly Part of Conveyor Assembly ............. 43
Encoder Assembly 68-26191 (optional) ....................... 44
E-stop/Jog Box Assembly 31-26028 ............................. 45
Feed S-Roller Assembly SK-04720-MS ........................ 46
Static Eliminator Assembly 68-26072-2-MS .................. 47
Easi-Hold Assembly 42-26056-MSTL ........................... 48
Out of Cloth Stop Sensor 96-26072 .............................. 50
Out of Cloth Control Module 68-26215 .......................... 51
Out of Cloth Probe Assembly 68-26214 ........................ 51
Press Roller Assembly 9120-896-MS ........................... 52
Mini Hold Assembly 68-26240-MS ................................ 53
Plastic Overlay Assembly Consult Factory ................... 54
Gantry Pneumatic Diagram 31-9000-19 ........................ 56
Belt Tracking Pneumatic Diagram 68-26184-P ............. 57
Notes ........................................................................... 58
Technical Data ............................................................. 60

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Safety Information
Throughout this manual, safety information is presented by
the use of the terms WARNING, CAUTION, ELECTRICAL
HAZARD, and NOTE. These terms have the following mean-
ings:
WARNING
A warning contains critical information regarding
potential safety hazards that can occur during proper
use or misuse of the machine. Failure to follow these
procedures may result in serious personal injury to
the user.
CAUTION
A caution contains instructions for the use or main-
tenance of the machine. Failure to follow these pro-
cedures may result in damage to the machine.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
An electrical hazard calls attention to a procedure,
practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed
or adhered to, could result in personal injury. Do
not proceed beyond an Electrical Hazard.
Supplementary information may be given in a Note.
Safety and Indemnification
During the life of the machine, the purchaser agrees
to provide to all machine users (including its own
employees and independent contractors) all relevant
safety information, including warning labels and in-
struction manuals. The purchaser also agrees to
maintain the safety features and working condition
of the machine, and to adequately train all users in
the safe use and maintenance of the machine. The
purchaser agrees to defend, protect, indemnify, and
hold Eastman Machine Company and its subsid-
iaries harmless from and against all claims, losses,
expenses, damages, and liabilities to the extent
that they have been caused by the purchaser’s fail-
ure to comply with the terms and instructions of
this manual.
General Safety Precautions
WARNING
• This machine is equipped with very sharp and dan-
gerous tools. Keep hands, arms, and hair away from
the cutting area and drive system at all times. Safety
gloves, glasses, and appropriate clothing may pre-
vent serious personal injuries.
• Disconnect the power supply to the machine when
it is not in use or during routine maintenance, in-
cluding cleaning and lubrication.
• The purchaser must instruct all operators in the
proper use of the machine according to the instruc-
tions in this manual. This training must include in-
struction on the potential safety hazards arising from
the use or misuse of the machine. In addition to
such training, the purchaser should provide written
work instructions as necessary to ensure correct
use of the machine for specific cutting and spread-
ing applications.
• Do not modify this machine or disable safety fea-
tures. Unauthorized modification may result in se-
rious personal injuries to the user. Electrical con-
nections to this machine must be made by a quali-
fied electrician familiar with applicable codes and
regulations.
• Safety labels must be kept clean and legible at
all times. Call the Eastman Machine factory to
order replacement labels.

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779 Washington St., Buffalo, N.Y. 14203-1396 U.S.A. • [phone] • Fax [phone] or [phone]
Manufacturers of Eastman Cloth Cutting and Cloth Spreading Machines
Website: www.EastmanCuts.com
Form CR-50-0523 ©2008 Eastman Machine Company Printed in U.S.A. 4/08
Limited Warranty. Eastman warrants to the buyer that the equipment shall be free from defects in materials or workmanship
for a period of 180 days commencing on the date of invoice. Any goods or parts claimed by the buyer to be defective must be
returned to Eastman, freight charges prepaid, within the 180-day warranty period. If Eastman determines that the goods or parts
are defective in materials or workmanship, Eastman’s sole obligation under this warranty shall be, at Eastman’s sole option, to repair
or replace the defective goods or parts or to provide the buyer a credit equal to the portion of the purchase price allocable to the
defective goods or parts. This warranty shall not apply if defects are caused by product misuse or neglect, if the machine has
been altered or modified by the buyer, or if other than genuine Eastman belts, emery wheels, knives or parts are used in the machine.
THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PURCHASE. SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSORIMPLIED,INCLUDING,BUTNOTLIMITEDTO,THEIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Limitation of Liability. Eastman’s liability to the buyer, and the buyer’s remedies from Eastman, whether in contract, negligence,
tort, under any warranty or otherwise, shall be limited to the remedies provided in the foregoing Limited Warranty. In no event shall
Eastman have any responsibility or liability to the buyer for (a) any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including,
but not limited to, loss of use, revenue, or profit, even if Eastman has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or (b) any
claim against the buyer by any third party. The price stated for the product sold is a consideration for limiting Eastman’s liability.
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