Hyd-Mech S-23 Manual

IN BANDSAW TECHNOLOGY
OPERATIONS &
MAINTENANCE
MANUAL

S-23S-23
S-23S-23
S-23
2001,reve,393350
THANK YOU,
On behalf of everyone at HYD.MECH, I would like to thank and congratulate you on your decision to
purchase a HYD.MECH band saw.
Your new machine is now ready to play a key role in increasing the efficiency of your operation, helping you to
reduce cutting costs while boosting quality and productivity.
To ensure you are maximizing the power and versatility of your new HYD.MECH band saw, please take the time
to familiarize yourself and your employees with the correct operation and maintenance procedures as outlined in
this manual.
We sincerely appreciate the confidence you have demonstrated in purchasing our product and look forward to
building a long and mutually beneficial relationship.
Thank-you.
HYD.MECH GROUP LIMITED
P.O. BOX 1030, 1079 Parkinson Road
Woodstock, Ontario Canada, N4S 8A4
Phone: [phone]
Service 1-877-237-0914
Sales 1-800-276-SAWS(7297)
Fax [phone]
e-mail, [e-mail]

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S23 Table of Contents
SECTION 1, INSTALLATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 1
LIFTING THE S-23 with a FORK LIFT ..................................................................................................................... 2
WRAPPED FOR SHIPPING .................................................................................................................................... 2
LEVELLING THE SAW............................................................................................................................................. 3
HYDRAULIC OIL ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
CUTTING FLUID ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
SPEED ADJUSTOR INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................ 3
POWER CABLE ROUTING...................................................................................................................................... 4
POWER WIRING CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 4
SECTION 2, OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL ................................................................................................................................ 5
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS ................................................................................................................................... 5
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS.................................................................................................................................. 5
BLADE BASICS ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
DETERMINE OPTIMUM BLADE PITCH .................................................................................................................. 7
VISE OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................... 7
BLADE SPEED ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................................... 8
HEAD SWING and BREAK ..................................................................................................................................... 8
GUIDE ARM POSITIONING .................................................................................................................................... 9
COOLANT FLOW..................................................................................................................................................... 9
SECTION 3, MAINTENANCE and TROUBLESHOOTING
BLADE CHANGING PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................................ 11
BLADE TRACKING ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................................. 12
Idler Wheel Adjustment ................................................................................................................................ 12
Drive Wheel Adjustment ............................................................................................................................... 12
BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................................................... 13
BLADE BRUSH ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................................ 13
ANGLE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT and PROCEDURE ............................................................................................... 13
DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .............................................................................................................................. 14
HEAD DOWN LIMIT SWITCH ................................................................................................................................ 14
LUBRICATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE .............................................................................................................................. 16
SERVICE RECORD & NOTES ............................................................................................................................... 17
SECTION 4, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONTROL PANEL & COMPONENTS .................................................................................................................... 19
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS LISTS .................................................................................................................... 20
ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ..................................................................................................................................... 22
ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS c/w blade breakage option ........................................................................................... 24
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SECTION 6, MECHANICAL ASSEMBLIES
GUIDE ARM & CARBIDE ASSEMBLIES .............................................................................................................. 27
BLADE DRIVE ASSEMBLY (and speed adjustor installation) ................................................................................. 28
HM4 GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................ 30
IDLER WHEEL ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................... 31
BLADE BRUSH ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................ 32
COUNTER BALANCE SPRING ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................... 33
HEAD CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (Less hoses) ......................................................................................................... 34
THREE POSITION VALVE ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................. 35
PIVOT LINK ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................................................... 36
VISE ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................................................. 37
COOLANT GROUP ............................................................................................................................................... 39
DOORS and COVERS ........................................................................................................................................... 39
SECTION 7, OPTIONS
WORK STOP ......................................................................................................................................................... 41
BLADE BREAKAGE .............................................................................................................................................. 42
WORK LAMP ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................................................................... 42
30OMITRE CUTTING ............................................................................................................................................ 43
HYDRAULIC POWER PACK .................................................................................................................................. 43
SECTION 8, SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION LIST .......................................................................................................................................... 45
LAYOUT DRAWINGS ............................................................................................................................................. 46
SECTION 9, WARRANTY
WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................................... 49

SECTION 1 - INSTALLATION
SECTION 1
INSTALLATION

SECTION 1 - INSTALLATION

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SECTION 1, INSTALLATION
Upon delivery of your new S-23 saw, it is imperative that a thorough inspection be undertaken to check for any
damage that could have been sustained during shipping. Special attention should be paid to the electrical and
hydraulic systems to check for damaged cords, hoses and fluid leaks. In the event of damage caused during
shipping, contact your carrier to file a damage claim.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The S-23 has been designed to give years of reliable service. It is essential that operators be alerted to the safe
operation of this saw, and the practices to avoid that could lead to injury. The following safety rules are at the
minimum necessary for the safe installation, operation, and maintenance of the saw. Take every precaution for the
protection of operators and maintenance personnel.
POWER HOOK-UPS AND REPAIRS SHOULD BE ATTEMPTED ONLY BY QUALIFIED TRADESMEN.
THE SAW SHOULD BE LOCATED IN AN AREA WITH SUFFICIENT ROOM TO SAFELY LOAD STOCK INTO
THE SAW. SECURE THE SAW TO THE FLOOR.
THE AREA AROUND THE SAW SHOULD BE MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN AND TIDY CONDITION TO AVOID
OBSTACLES OPERATORS COULD TRIP OVER.
THE S-23 SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE SAW. AVOID
UNSAFE USAGE PRACTICES.
IF AT ANY TIME THE SAW DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE OPERATING PROPERLY IT SHOULD BE
STOPPED IMMEDIATELY AND REPAIRED.
OPERATOR : THE SAW SHOULD NEVER BE OPERATED UNLESS ALL GUARDS AND DOORS ARE IN
PLACE AND CLOSED.
OPERATOR : KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM ALL MOVING PARTS - ESPECIALLY THE BLADE AND
VISES.
OPERATOR : LOOSE CLOTHING AND GLOVES SHOULD NEVER BE WORN WHILE OPERATING THE
SAW. COVER LONG HAIR.
OPERATOR : STOCK SHOULD NOT BE LOADED ONTO THE SAW IF THE BLADE IS RUNNING.
OPERATOR : LONG AND HEAVY STOCK SHOULD ALWAYS BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED IN FRONT
OF AND BEHIND THE SAW.
OPERATOR : NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISLODGE OR MOVE STOCK WHILE THE BLADE IS MOVING.
TAKE THE TIME TO STOP THE SAW BLADE, REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS, AND RESTART
BLADE.
OPERATOR: MUST WEAR EYE PROTECTION
OPERATOR: MAINTAIN PROPER ADJUSTMENT OF BLADE TENSION, BLADE GUIDES, AND THRUST
BEARINGS
OPERATOR: HOLD WORK PIECE FIRMLY AGAINST TABLE
OPERATOR: DO NOT REMOVE JAMMED CUTOFF PIECES UNTIL BLADE HAS STOPPED
NO MODIFICATIONS TO THE MACHINE ARE PERMITTED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM HYD-MECH.
ANY APPROVED MODIFICATIONS SHOULD ONLY BE UNDERTAKEN BY TRAINED PERSONNEL.

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Front view of the S-23 .
LIFTING THE S-23 with a FORK LIFT
The S-23 is shipped with a shipping pallet attached to the
saw. When lifting the pallet with a forklift truck make sure that
the load is firmly balanced. The following photo shows a lift truck
lifting the saw and pallet from the correct side. The pallet length
dimension is 84". Minimum fork length of 72" is recommended to
safely lift the pallet.
WRAPPED FOR SHIPPING
The S-23 is shrink-wrapped for shipping from our plant.
Remove the wrapping from around the saw. Complete the
inspection for signs of damage. Undo the bolts that hold the
saw to the pallet. Retain these bolts to use for levelling. The
following photo illustrates the floor mounting plates located at
the corners of the saw. The larger diameter hole is used for
retaining during shipping and for use with concrete floor
anchors. The smaller diameter, threaded holes at each corner
are used for levelling the saw properly.
Lifting the S-23 with a Forklift Truck
S-23 Mounted to Shipping Pallet

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CUTTING FLUID
The S23 uses a pump and reservoir to circulate the necessary cutting fluid to the blade for maximum blade life.
Your saw blade supplier will be able to provide information to the cutting fluid products that are available for your
needs.
No cutting fluid (coolant) is supplied with the machine. There are two types of coolant available:
- oil based; dilute 1:10 ratio (one part concentrated coolant to 10 parts water)
- synthetic; dilute as recommended by manufacturer.
LEVELLING THE SAW
Use a machinist's level across the vise table
to level the saw. Adjust the level with the levelling
bolts supplied. Consideration should be given to
the flow of the coolant as it returns to the coolant
trough at the vise end of the saw. Levelling to
give a small incline towards this area helps to
ensure the coolant supply returns to the
container.
Coolant Return (Shown with tank removed)
Wash Down
CoolantCoolant
CoolantCoolant
Coolant
SPEED ADJUSTOR INSTALLATION
The speed adjustor is packaged seperately for shipping purpose and must be installed prior to connecting the
power supply. Failure to do so will cause a safety hazard. Refer to page 6.3 for installation instructions.
HYDRAULIC OIL
The S-23 is supplied with ISO viscosity grade #22 mineral hydraulic oil in the
Head cylinder. Substitutes must be of the same viscosity in order for the system
to work properly.
The cylinder contains oil in a reservoir that should be topped up to the level
of the filler plug. Add oil to the cylinder only with the Head in the Head Down
position. The head cylinder is a self air-bleeding cylinder with a small port in the
top plate. If excess oil is displaced from this port, the cylinder is working
normally.
Head Cylinder Filler Plug