flexbar 13460 User manual

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FLEXBAR MACHINE CORPORATION
MODEL #13460
MILLING MACHINE VISOR GUARD KIT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Install Machine Arm on the horizontal area behind the motor
drive head.
There are several methods of installation depending on your
machine.
1. Use the 3/4”, 5/8” or 19mm threaded lifting hole if avail-
able
5/8” reducer washer supplied
Tighten the 3/8” bolts 2X to stabilize the arm
This kit is set up for left side installation
For right side installation reverse flexarm to shield mount
2. Drill & tap 3/8” -24 holes 2X. Use the Machine Arm as a
drill template
3. Use the 1/2” holes 2X and drill & tap custom mounting
holes
4. For machines with a Digital Readout mounted in the
lifting hole use the Readout spacer
250 GIBBS ROAD • ISLANDIA, NY 11749
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www.flexbar.com

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Install the Horizontal Tube into tube mount and lock
1. The tube mount can be adjusted left or right
2. The Horizontal Tube can be adjusted front to back
3. The Vertical angle should be in the vertical downward posi-
tion
Install the Flexarm/Shield to the Vertical Angle
1. Remove the screws from the flexarm body
2. Install the flexarm body to the bottom of vertical angle with
screws and lock washers
Adjust the vertical angle up and down and adjust the flexarm
to properly position the shield
Adjust the flexarm tension so it will hold the shield in position
but can easily be moved
See illustrations for details

READOUT SPACER
HORIZONTAL TUBE CAN BE MOUNTED IN 3 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS ALLOWING LEFT TO RIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF 5 INCHES VERITCAL ADJUSTMENT ANGLE CAN BE POSITIONED AND ADJUSTED UP AND DOWN 10 INCHES AND USES 1 LOCKING KNOB IN THE FRONT AND 1 LOCKING KNOB ON THE SIDE THE FLEXARM CAN BE RELOCATED TO THE SIDE OF THE VERTICAL ANGLE TO GAIN EVEN GREATER FRONTAL POSITIONING THIS KIT IS DESIGNED SO IT CAN BE EASILY MOUNTED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF ANY MACHINE IF NECESSARY
MOUNTING HOLE FOR 3/4 BOLT REDUCER WASHER TO 5/8 BOLT INCLUDED
3/8-24 STABILIZER BOLTS TIGHTEN AFTER MAIN BOLT IS SECURED
1/2 DIAMETER HOLES CAN BE USED IF THERE IS NO MAIN MOUNTING HOLE AVAILABLE. DRILLING AND TAPPING OF MA- CHINE FRAME IS REQUIRED
HORIZONTAL TUBE CAN BE ADJUSTED FRONT TO BACK UP TO 24 INCHES
SHIELD MOUNT CAN BE REPOSITIONED TO THE HORIZONTAL DIRECTION TO GAIN GREATER LEFT TO RIGHT ADJUSTMENT
SHIELD SIZE 8” H x 16” w
NOT TO SCALE
FLEXBAR US PATENT NO 4,543,021 MODEL #13460 MILLING MACHINE VISORGUARD™ KIT