Ferndale Safety TC User manual

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MODEL TC
CHIP SHIELD
INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Thank you for the purchase of our chip shield. We have made this installation guide to help you set up and use this
product. This guide assumes that you are familiar with drilling, tapping, and fabricating simple brackets. If you need any
extra help, please call us at 855-326-1243.
IDENTIFICATION OF COMPONENTS
Before installation, please make sure you have all components.
You should have for TC-1, TC-2, & TC-3 models:
-One (1) shield assembly
-One (1) mounting posts
For TC-4, TC-5, & TC-6 models:
-One (1) Chip Shield Assembly
The shield assembly gets installed onto the mounting post.
Figure 2: TC Lathe Chip Guard
INSTALLATION (TC-1, TC-2, TC-3 Only)
NOTE: We have centered this manual towards a lathe installation. However, this shield works great on other machines
such as surface grinders, tool grinders, and even mounted on top of workbenches.
Mount the post and mounting arm on the lathe carriage’s backside or cross slide on a flat surface. Use two ¼”-20 x 1”
bolts to mount the bracket to the lathe. You may need to fabricate a bracket to get a good mounting surface, depending
on the location. Use a torpedo level or carpenters square to make sure that the post is level. See figure 2 & figure 3 to see
examples of mounting.
TIP: You may need to fabricate a
custom bracket(s) like shown in this
photo. We like using 2”x3”x1/4”
aluminum angle stock.

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INSTALLATION (Cont.)
(TC-1, TC-2, TC-3 Only)
Figure 3: View of the mounting bracket from the back of a lathe.
Once the mounting tube and arm has been installed and leveled, install the shield onto the post using figure 4 as a
reference. Slide the shield assembly into the ring at the end of the mounting arm and attach the
Attach this locking ring underneath
the arm and tighten both set screws
to lock this ring and secure the
shield assembly to the mounting
arm.
Figure 4: Closeup of swivel point where
shield attaches to mounting arm.
Tighten this plastic screw
to increase rotational
resistance. Do not
overtighten as this bolt
will break.
The two brass washer
that are included should
be installed between the
shield and mounting arm
here.
Tighten this screw to lock
the tube in place. The tube
can be moved up or down
for adjustment in height.

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INSTALLATION (TC-4, TC-5, TC-6 Only)
We have made the TC-4, TC-5, and TC-6 models to install on the front of a lathe tool post or carriage on huge lathes.
These shields do not require any additional assembly to use. Use two or more ¼”-20 x 1” bolts to secure the mounting
bracket to a flat surface. You may need to fabricate additional mounting brackets depending on the installation location.
Figure 5: TC-4 installed on the front of a large lathe.
ADJUSTMENT (TC-4, TC-5, TC-6 Only)
Figure 6: Adjustment of TC-4, TC-5, and TC-6 Shields
Loosen the set screws located here
to make this arm longer or shorter.
TIP: You may need to fabricate a
custom bracket as shown in this
photo. We like using 4”x1/4”
aluminum flat bar.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (TC-1, TC-2, TC-3 Only)
NOTE: THIS APPLIES ONLY TO CHIP SHIELDS WITH THE SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH OPTION.
Contact Rating: 3A @ 240VAC, 0.1A @ 240VDC
Wire Color Codes and Sample Wiring Diagram:
IMPORTANT: Do not connect the switch directly to the motor. The switch was not designed to handle motor loads.
Wire the switch inside the control circuit only. If you require any help with this, please call us at 855-326-1243.
SPARE PARTS
For spare parts and accessories, contact us here: https://www.ferndalesafety.com/contact-us/