KWM Gutterman PANTHER Manual

Gutterman
INC.
Phone [phone]  Fax [phone]
795 South Larkin Avenue  Rockdale, Illinois 60436
www.kwmgutterman.com
Manufactured by:
KWM GUTTERMAN, INC.
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
®
5“

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page No.
(1) 5" PANTHER specifications pg. 1
(2) Safety and General Maintenance pg. 2
(3) Mounting Machine pg. 3
(4) Electrical Functions and precautions pg. 4
(4A) Electrical Diagrams pg. 5 - 8
(5) Machine Orientation pg. 9 - 10
(6) Spool Upright Supports pg. 11
(7) Spool Assembly and Loading Coil pg. 12 - 13
(8) Entrance Guide System pg. 14 - 15
(9) Forming Components (Guide Bars) pg. 16
(10) Stations 1 thru 7 Factory Settings pg. 17 - 18
(11) Lip Forming Box pg. 19 - 21
(12) Top #8 Drive Station and Bell Wheel pg. 22 - 23
(13A) Bead Roller & Front Pull Shear Assembly pg. 24
(13) Bead Roller & Guillotine Assembly pg. 25 - 27
(14) Gutter Talk pg. 28 - 29
(15) Machine Operation Recap & Summary pg. 30
(15A) Machine Operation Recap & Summary (FPG) pg. 31
(16) Trouble Shooting Guide pg. 32 - 35

SECTION 1
5" PANTHER GUTTER MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
POWER - 3/4 HP., 110 V., SINGLE PHASE T.E.F.C. MOTOR, 13.6 AMP.
DIMENSIONS - LENGTH - 98 1/2" (front pull guillotine)
-LENGTH - 95 1/2" (straight blade guillotine)
-HEIGHT - 46"
-WIDTH - 24"
WEIGHT - APPROX. 1100 LBS.
DRIVE - POWERED TOPAND BOTTOM DRIVE FORMING ROLLER VIA
CHAIN AND SPROCKETS.
SHEAR - FRONT PULL GUILLOTINE STYLE SHEAR.
-STRAIGHT BLADE GUILLOTINE STYLE SHEAR.
SPEED - APPROXIMATELY 35' PER MINUTE.
CONTROLS - EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON ENTRANCE END. MAIN
OPERATORS PANEL EXIT END CONSISTING FORWARD AND
REVERSE DRUM SWITCH
-EMERGENCY STOPAND JOG BUTTON ENTRY END. MAIN
OPERATORS PANEL EXIT END CONSISTING OF STARTAND
PUSH BUTTONS, JOG RUN
MATERIALS
FORMED - 11 3/4" TO 12" IN WIDTH.
-PAINTED STEEL MAX 26 GA.
-ALUMINUM MAX .032 THICK.
-COPPER 16 OZ. 3/4 HARD.
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SECTION 2
SAFETY AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE
With the proper care and maintenance, owners can look forward to long and
trustworthy service from your PANTHER GUTTER FORMING MACHINE.
1. Never transport your machine without material fed through all stations. The
absence of material can allow the machine to vibrate out of adjustment and can
cause the top and bottom roller to clatter together leading to damage. When
possible unpainted materials should not be run through machine. In the event this
happens, a thorough cleaning of the forming rollers will probably be needed before
running painted material.
2. Be sure all safety covers are secure and in place, take note of all warning labels and
read manual prior to operation of this machine.
3. Use proper wire gauge extension cord according to table on page 4.
4. Loose fitting clothing and/or jewelry can be dangerous while operating machine.
5. Be sure all operators of this machine are knowledgeable of all safety precautions
and operating procedures.
6. Before cleaning or making any adjustments to machine. Stop machine and
disconnect power supply.
7. Keeping the machine and its rollers clean is very important. Acetone and paint
thinner have proven very effective in cleaning the forming rollers. These products
clean rollers of dirt and other residues without leaving a film to pass on the gutter or
collect more dirt.
8. A small amount of chain lube on chains once a month, helps keep them free moving.
9. If at all possible store machine indoors. If it must be kept outside cover it loosely to
help prevent condensation. Keep all chains and shear lubricated.
CAUTION: Never attempt cleaning with the machine running.
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SECTION 3
MOUNTING MACHINE
Mounting machine in truck and\or trailer.
1. When choosing a vehicle or trailer for your machine consider the gross machine
weight including coil.
2. Check mounting surface for its integrity and make any repairs necessary prior to
installation.
3. Bolt machine to the bed of the vehicle using 3/8" dia. bolts grade 5 four places. Do
not draw machine down to an UN-flat surface, shim as needed to insure four place
mounting.
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SECTION 4
Electrical Nomenclature, Functions and Precautions
MAIN OPERATORS PANEL. (Right side exit end)
The main operators panel is located on the O.G. face side of the machine, at the exit
end. The main operators panel consists of:
Selector switch #1. (forward reverse)
Selector switch #2. (jog-run)
Green push button. (start actuator)
Red push button. (stop actuator)
ENTRY OPERATORS PANEL. (Right side entry end)
The entry operators panel is located on the O.G. face side of the machine, at the
entrance end. The entry operators panel consists of:
Green push button. (start actuator jog only)
Emergency Stop. (power shut off)
EXTENSION CORD TABLE
LENGTH OF CORD WIRE GAUGE (COPPER WIRE)
UP TO 25' 12 GA.
25 TO 50' 10 GA.
50 TO 100' 7 GA.
(For wiring help see diagram on page 7.)
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SECTION 4A
Electrical Functions and Precautions
(STRAIGHT BLADE SHEAR)
Forward and Reverse are controlled by a drum switch at the exit end right side of
machine. The drum switch is used to run the gutter forward, reverse and jog to length.
Entrance emergency switch, located at entrance end right side, is here for your
safety while feeding a new coil.
Duplex outlets are provided at the exit end below the drum switch for your
convenience.
When operating your new PANTHER, you will need to use an extension cord. The
table below gives the minimum extension cord wire gauge recommended by the motor
manufacturer. The cord size needs to be adhered to in order to MAINTAIN WARRANTY
ON MOTOR.
A minimum 4500 watt generator should be used with your machine.
EXTENSION CORD TABLE
LENGTH OF CORD WIRE GAUGE (COPPER WIRE)
UP TO 25' 12 GA.
25 TO 50' 10 GA.
50 TO 100' 7 GA.
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SECTION 5
MACHINE ORIENTATION
For communication purposes in the manual. Machine orientation is as follows.
(see pg. 10)
A. ENTRANCE
The entrance is where the forming process begins, where the material is fed.
B. EXIT
The exit is where the forming process is complete and the finished gutter exits the
machine.
C. RIGHT SIDE
The right side of the machine is determined when facing the entrance of the
machine. The right side of the machine is the O. G. or face side.
Components on the right side:
All electrical components.
Right entrance guide shoe.
Face guide bar.
Lip forming box.
#8 bell wheel.
D. LEFT SIDE
The left side of the machine is determined when facing the entrance of the machine.
The left side of the machine is the back or dead roller side of the gutter.
Components on the left side:
Left entrance guide shoe.
Drive train (gears sprockets and chains)
Back guide bar.
Bead roller assembly.
E. CENTER
The center of the machine forms the main portion of the gutter.
Components in the center of the machine.
Station #1 top and bottom.
Gear box motor assembly.
Station #2 top and bottom.
Station #3 top and bottom.
Station #5 top and bottom.
Skate assembly (stations #6 and #7).
Station # 8 top and bottom.
Front Pull Guillotine.
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SECTION 6
SPOOL UPRIGHT SUPPORTS
The PANTHER upright system on your machine may consist of one two or three
spool upright. The three spool upright system consists of: (SEE PG 13)
1. Left upright
2. Right upright (emergency stop side)
3. Motor cover cross bar
4. Flat lid cross bar 2 per three spool upright
5. Spool retaining pin
6. Hair pin cotter pin
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SECTION 7
Spool assembly and loading coil.
Spool assembly consists of:
(see pg. 13)
Fixed spool half.
Movable spool half.
1 5/16 spool bar.
5/16” Quick realease pin (movable side)
5/16” Bolt (fixed side)
Loading Coil
Remove spool from upright. With the spool on the ground or a flat surface remove
5/16” quick realease pin from the movable spool half. Remove the spool half from the
spool assembly. Insert the fixed spool half and the 1 5/16" spool bar thru the coil.
Reinstall movable spool half. Install 5/16” quick release pin.
DO NOT move the fixed half of the spool assembly. This half remains fixed to insure
alignment of the coil with the center line of the machine.
With the spool and coil assembled and ready for loading,
attach an approved lifting device to lifting hole. Before loading coil make sure spool
retaining pin is in the outward position and the fixed side of the spool is to the spool
retaining pin side of the upright.
PRECAUTIONS:
a. Never load coil with the spool retaining pin in the inward position.
b. Make sure loading area is clean and clear of debris.
c. Never operate machine without first checking spool retaining pins, pins must be in
the outward position.
D. Never transport machine without reinstalling spool retaining pins.
THESE PRECAUTIONS ARE FOR OPERATOR SAFETYAND TO PREVENT
DAMAGE TO YOUR MACHINE.
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SECTION 8
Entrance guide system
1. Entrance guide system consists of:
a) Right entrance guide shoe
b) Left entrance guide shoe
c) Right entrance guide locking bolts
d) Left entrance guide locking bolts
2. Purpose and precautions of the entrance guide system.
The entrance guide system is a very important part of this machine. Not only is it
used to position material being fed into the machine it controls the lateral
relationship of the material to the forming roller.
The size of the hanger lip portion of the gutter is controlled by the right entrance
shoe, the right entrance shoe controls the lateral position of the material in the
machine. The factory setting for the right entrance shoe is 1 3/8" of metal being
formed by the lip box. (see pg. 18)
3. Adjusting left shoe for various coil widths. (see pg. 15)
Wider coil:
Loosen locking bolt D on the left entrance shoe. Move left entrance shoe to the
left. Insert material square to and up against right guide, move left guide to the right
to desired width. The material must have free front to back movement with little to
no side to side movement. Re-tighten locking bolt D.
Narrower coil:
Loosen locking bolt D the left entrance shoe. Insert material square to and up
against right guide, move the left guide to the right to desired width. The material
must have free front to back movement with little to no side to side movement.
Re-tighten locking bolt D.
Caution make sure guide shoes are not restricting the forward and reverse
movement of the material. Over tight or not square guide set up will cause
unnecessary wear to the drive system and the entrance guide system, this will also
cause the material to burr as it passes thru the guide system.
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SECTION 9
FORMING COMPONENTS
(Guide bars)
GUIDE BAR COMPONENTS:
The guide bars in a fixed position relative to the forming rollers. The guide bars are not
adjustable components.
The back guide bar supports the back portion of the material thru the complete forming
process and bends the back bottom corner of the gutter. The back guide bar is in
contact with the gutter at all times.
The face guide bar supports the face portion of the material guiding it into the lip forming
box assembly.
MAINTENANCE:
Check guide bars for any marks, burrs, or build up that could cause a mark or a scratch
on the gutter. Cleaning guide bars, lightly sand guide bar using a fine grit Emery cloth,
then polish out any remaining marks using Scotch Brite.
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SECTION 10
STATIONS 1 THRU 7 FACTORY SETTINGS.
STATION #1 (BULLET ROLLER)
The bullet roller is factory set at .040 gap, in line with the bottom #1 and square over the
bottom #1. For further assistance contact your servicing distributor.
STATION #2 (HUB ROLLER)
The hub roller is factory set at .017 gap. The lateral setting is .900 from the inside of the
back keel rail to the out side edge of the roller and square to center line of bottom #2.
(see pg.10)
STATION #2 (FREE FLOATING TOP #2)*PANTHER III
The top #2 floater is factory set at double metal clearance.
Aligned over the bottom #2 floater. The roller is mounted on a eccentric shaft for
vertical adjustment.
STATION #3 AND #4
Top drive rollers are factory set at .017 gap. The lateral setting is .900 from the inside of
the back keel rail to outside of the top roller and square to center line of bottom #3 and
#4. (see pg.10)
STATION #6 AND #7 (SKATE ASSEMBLY)
The skate assembly is factory set at .027 gap. The lateral position is .040 from radius of
backside of the bottom #6 and #7 and square to center line of bottom rollers.
PRECAUTIONS:
The above factory setting should not be altered. A factory square is required in order to
square top rollers to bottom rollers.
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