Mark 7 Apex 10 User manual

Mark 7® APEX 10TM

User Manual V 1.0

Table of Contents

Table of Contents .........................................................................................................................................2

Important Safety Instructions................................................................................................................... 3

Set-Up Procedures

1. Package contents.................................................................................................................................. 4

2. Unpacking instructions .........................................................................................................................6

3. Installing Baseplate Riser Spacers.........................................................................................................7

4. Mounting to workbench and Handle installation.................................................................................8

5. Case Feeder Installation......................................................................................................................10

6. Case Feeder Adapter and Drop Tube Assy installation.......................................................................13

7. Case Feeder Droptube and Spring Assy..............................................................................................14

8. Primer Tube Stack Assy and Low Primer Alarm..................................................................................15

9. Powder Measure installation..............................................................................................................17

10. Bullet Feeder installation and setup.................................................................................................18

11. Tool Head Recommended Die positions...........................................................................................19

Operating Instructions:

1. Case feed - Sizing Decapping ..............................................................................................................20

2. Swage setup....................................................................................................................................... .21

3. Priming seating/sizing.........................................................................................................................22

4. Case Neck Expansion...........................................................................................................................24

5. Powder Measure Die Height and Powder Charge adjustment...........................................................24

6. Setting up Mr.Bulletfeeder and Bullet Drop assy (Not Included)...................................................... .25

7. Bullet Seating/Crimping setup............................................................................................................26

Mark 7 APEX 10TM Recommended Maintenance......................................................................................27

Shellplate Indexing adjustments ...............................................................................................................30

Tool Head Removal, Shell Plate Change, Primer Size Change, Swage Rod Change…….…………………………32

Storage Recommendations, Troubleshooting...........................................................................................35

Read this manual. Understand all safety and operating instructions. Failure to comply

with the warnings and instructions may result in serious injury, illness or even death.

Important Safety Instructions

Read this manual completely prior to installation and operation. Understand all safety and

operating instructions. Failure to comply with the WARNINGS and instructions may result in serious injury

or death. WARNINGS throughout this manual will be symbolized by the yellow WARNING symbols seen

below.

WARNING –Activities using the Mark 7® APEX 10TM are inherently dangerous and may lead to injury and

even death. Actions because of using the Mark 7® product are solely the responsibility of the user –if you

get injured through the reloading process or through the use of ammunition as a result of the reloading

process it is your fault.

WARNING - Mark 7® equipment should only be operated by trained personnel that follow all safety

precautions. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING –Never operate the Mark 7® APEX 10TM while impaired.

WARNING –Never operate the Mark 7® APEX 10TM without using high quality brass and always use

sufficient lubrication on your brass while operating the Mark 7® APEX 10TM.

WARNING –Always wear protective eyewear to protect eyes from being injured. Flying debris may result

when using this equipment. Always wear protective clothing that covers arms, legs and neck to protect

from injury. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that appropriate protective clothing and

equipment are used to provide protection from those hazards to which personnel are exposed or could

be exposed while working with this product. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or even death.

Packaging Contents

The APEX 10TM press is packaged in a single corrugated box (26” X 21” X 16"). The main unit is

heavy (35+ lbs.) please use caution when handling the package and removing the press core from the

main packaging.

Item No.

Description

QTY

11" High Speed Case Feeder Assembly

11" High Speed Case Feeder Plate

1/2” Allen Key

Case Feeder Pole Mounting Bracket

Spacer, 5/8” OD x 1” L

Spacer, 3/4” OD x 1 ¼” L

Spacer, 3/4” OD x 5/8” L

Press Base Feet

3/8"-16 Thread Size, 3-1/2" Long, Partially Threaded, Socket Cap Screw

3/8"-16 Thread, 2.75" Long, Button Head Hex Screw

3/8"-16 Thread, 2" Long, Button Head Hex Screw

5/16”-18 Thread, 1.75" Long, Socket Head Cap Screw

5/16"-24 Thread, 1" Long, Button Head Hex Screw

5/16”-18 Thread, .5" Long, Button Head Hex Screw

8-32 Thread, .5” Long, Flat Socket Head Screw

3/8" Lock Washer, Stainless Steel

3/8" Screw Size, 0.406" ID, 0.875" OD, Standard Washer

5/16” Screw Size, .344” ID, 0.6875” OD, Standard Washer

5/16”-18 Hex Nut

3/8"-16 Lock Nut

Lyman Pro Universal Hold Down Die

Primer Offload Clear Hose

Case Feeder Output Spring, Small

Case Feeder Output Spring, Large

Pole Adapter

Case Feeder Upper Pole

Case Feeder Lower Pole

Primer Back Up Rod

Low Primer Sensor

Primer Tube Inner, Small

Primer Tube Inner, Large

Primer Tube Cap

Primer Tube Outer

Apex Press Main Unit

Handle Assembly

Handle Adapter

Main Shaft Crank Key

Set Screw 3/8"-24 Thread, 1/2" Long

Set Screw 1/4"-20 Thread, 3/16" Long

Mechanical Powder Measure

Offload Bin

Case Feed Adapter

Case Feeder Powder Cord

Primer Pick Up Tube, Small

Primer Pick Up Tube, Large

Swage Rod Upper*

Primer Punch*

Shuttle Primer Disc*

Primer Tube Base

Primer Bushing*

Case Drop Tube - Large

Case Drop Tube - Small

Shell Plate Retention Spring

Fastener-Mount Cable Tie Holder

Case Retention Spring

*One size installed on press, other size separate.

Unpacking instructions:

Remove the APEX 10TM Press Core and place on a clean work surface.

WARNING –The APEX 10 is shipped with the Tool Head in the down position secured with a

zip tie. The Tool Head is spring loaded with a heavy-duty spring. Before cutting the zip-tie

place an 11/16” wrench on the main shaft to secure the press and gently raise the Tool Head after the

zip tie has been cut.

Figure 1: Cutting Zip tie securing Tool Head

11/16” Wrench

Location

Once the main unit is unpacked and placed on a workbench the APEX 10TM press can be setup a fitted

with the accessories. We recommend the following setup order:

1. Installing Base Plate Risers Spacers ....................................................................................................... page 7

2. Mounting to workbench and Handle Installation ................................................................................. page 8

3. Case Feeder and Pole Installation ....................................................................................................... page 10

4. Case Feeder Adapter and Drop Tube Assy Installation ....................................................................... page 13

5. Installing Primer Tube Stack and Low Primer Sensor ..........................................................................page 15

6. Powder Measure Installation .............................................................................................................. page 17

7. Mr. Bulletfeeder Installation and Setup ..............................................................................................page 18

1. Installing Base Plate Risers spacers

Thread in the 4 baseplate risers into the bottom of the press. Apply grease to the threads for easy

installation.

Figure 2: Installing Baseplate Riser Feet

2. Mounting to workbench and Handle installation

Next determine the location to mount the press on your reloading workbench. We recommend

installing the handle first and lower the Tool Head to the down position to make sure the handle clears

the leading edge of the bench. To install the handle first insert the shaft key as shown in the figure

below then slide on the handle shaft adapter and lock in place with the 2 x ¼”-20 set screws. Insert the

handle and secure in position with the 3/8” Set screw. The handle can be installed on either the right

side or left side of the press.

Figure 3: Installing Handle Assy (Note: can be installed on either right or left side)

Handle Assy

Handle Adapter

Shaft Key

Position the press so the handle does not contact the leading edge of the workbench, while tool

head is in the bottom position. Using the machine as a template mark the 4-hole locations. For reference

the baseplate mounting holes are 5” square and need be large enough to clear a 3/8 -16 socket head

screw. Mounting hardware is provided with the press.

Figure 4: Mount to workbench with the machine orientated as shown.

Workbench Mounting

Hardware

Gap between handle

and benchtop

3. Case Feeder Installation

Remove the poles and associated hardware from the packaging. Start with installing the pole

brackets to the APEX 10 Press (Qty 2). Then install the lower pole to the brackets with the 3/8” screws

and 1 ¼” and 5/8” spacers as shown in figure below. Using the pole connector join the two poles together.

Wait until the entire assembly is together before doing the final tightening.

Figure 5: Case Feeder Pole Mounting Hardware

1 ¼” Spacer

Lower Pole

Pole Brackets

Pole Connector

Upper Pole

5/8” Spacer

Slide the top of the pole into the mounting bracket on the Case Feeder and secure it with the 5/16”

screws. Insert the Case Feeder plate into the bowl and onto the motor shaft. Rotate the plate until the

pins on the motor shaft engage the slots in the bottom of the Case Feeder Plate. There are 4 Case Feeder

plates SM P, LG P, SM R, LG R –confirm the correct plate is included for the machine’s caliber. Install the

top cover by sliding the three tabs into the openings at the back of the Case Feeder bowl. Install the power

cord into the side of the case feeder and into an appropriate power outlet.

Figure 6: Installing the Case Feeder and plate

Case Feeder Plate

(Caliber Specific)

)

Case Feeder Bowl

Case Feeder Funnel Adjustment: Above the opening of the case funnel there is a door that can be adjusted

for opening size. Start with the door in a center location. Adjust the opening to increase or decrease as

needed to allow cases to cleanly drop into the funnel. The opening may need to vary depending on case

length and motor speed.

Figure 7: Adjusting Case Feeder Outputs

Case Feeder

Funnel Adjustment

Case Feeder

Door Adjustment

Case Feeder Adapter and Drop Tube Assy installation

Install the Case Feed Adapter with shoulder screw and socket cap screw provided to the Case Feed

Upper Housing. The Case Feed Adapter is designed to rotate out 90 degrees for quick removal of cases in

the Drop Tube assy.

Figure 8: Case Feed Adapter installation.

Mounting Hardware

Drop Tube

(O-ring facing down)

Install the spring assembly between the Case Feeder housing and the Case Feed adapter as shown

below. The “bayonet” style funnel attachment makes the Feeder Spring easy to remove and attach, simply

slide it over the lugs and turn slightly.

Figure 9: Case Feeder Assy Installed

Case Feeder Spring Assy

4. Installing Primer Tube Stack Assy and Low Primer Alarm

Using the mounting hardware provided 8-32 flat head screws (QTY 2) mount the primer tube

assembly to the primer housing.

Figure 10: Installing Primer Tube Assy

Primer Tube Assy

Mounting

Hardware

Install the PrimerSense® onto the primer tube assembly. Then install the primer back up rod.

Once the sensor is oriented in the desired position tighten the setscrew to lock in place.

Note: If connecting the APEX 10™to an autodrive platform remove the battery before

powering on the machine.

Figure 11: Low Primer Sensor (Front) exploded view

Figure 12: Low Primer Sensor (Rear)

Primer Back up

Rod

PrimerSense®

Low Primer Alarm

Connector

(Autodrive only.

Remove battery

before plugging in)

Set Screw to lock

sensor in position

5. Powder Measure Installation

Figure 13: Installing the Powder Measure

Install the Powder Measure onto the Tool Head in station 6. The Powder Measure comes secured to

the die and can be threaded into the Tool Head as a complete assembly. Install the die about halfway into

the Tool Head and then loosen the set screw locking the lower housing to the die. Lock the die in place

and then rotate power measure so the charge adjustment lever is facing the center of the press as shown

in Figure 15.Final die adjustment and tightening will be performed later.

Set Screw

6. Mr.Bulletfeeder Installation and Setup (Not included in standard package)

Install the Bullet Feeder on the side of the Case Feeder with the bowl opening towards the press as

shown below. There is also a mounting bracket on the side of the Case Feeder that can be used for this

purpose. Use the supplied 1” spacer between the bracket and the feeder as shown. The Bullet Feeder

should be installed at approximately a 45-degree angle. Refer to the Mr.Bulletfeeder for specific

instructions on mounting. Install the bullet drop tube assembly in station #8. The spring may be required

to be cut down for proper bullet feeding.

Figure 14: APEX 10 with Mr.Bulletfeeder installed

7. Tool Head Recommended Die Positions

With 9 available Tool Head die locations there are many setups the Apex 10TM can be

configured/customized for to achieve your loading/processing requirements. We recommend the

following setup for standard processing and loading in one pass.

Figure 15: Tool Head Recommended Die Positions

Station 1:

Case feed

Station 10:

Bullet Crimp

(Die Not Included)

Station 9:

Bullet Seat

(Die Not Included)

Station 8:

Bullet Drop

(Not Included)

Station 7:

Powder Check

(Die Not Included)

Station 6:

Powder Drop

Station 5:

Case neck Expansion

Expander die

(Die Not Included)

Station 4:

Size/Prime

(Remove decap rod

from sizing die, sizing

die not included)

Station 3:

Trim / Swage Back up

(Hold Down Die Included)

Station 2:

Decapping

(Die Not Included)

Operating Instructions

Once the machine is fully assembled and setup we recommend the following steps to configure the

press for operation

•Determine intended use of machine (processing, loading, processing/loading combined and setup

press accordingly –please feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements.

•Thread the dies into Tool Head but do not set final adjustments at this time –keep dies partially

backed off.

•Cycle the machine a few times without components to ensure smooth operation and proper

indexing.

1. Case feed - sizing/decapping –Station 1 and 2

Add cases to the Case Feeder in the caliber that you are loading. (Up to about 400 9mm cases or until

bowl is about 1/3 full.) Before powering on we recommend detaching case drop tube from the press and

directing it into a bucket and running the Case Feeder continuously while watching the cases inside the

bowl. The feed plate is equipped with a clutch mechanism to allow the plate to slip in case of a jam or

over-load situation. It is factory set; however, adjustment may be required at times. The clutch should be

tight enough to allow the plate to rotate with a normal load of cases but slip if an additional load occurs.

Note: never fully tighten down the clutch as this could damage the motor. Adjust the opening in the sliding

door as needed. The height of the case funnel can also be adjusted up or down as needed, however the

factory setting usually works fine for most calibers. The motor speed is adjustable also. Start with the

speed at mid-range. This will work for hand operation of the press. If an AutoDrive unit was added, then

a faster speed may be required. Note that the Case Feeder is also equipped with a reverse button. If cases

were to jam inside the bowl, the motor can be reversed in direction to clear it. Press the button once to

make the shell plate turn in reverse and press it again to return to the normal clockwise direction.

Once the Case Feeder is dialed in and the cases are feeding properly re-connect the case drop tube to

the press and run a few cases into the machine. Run cases around the shell plate to ensure proper

feeding. Install the Akro bin provided with the press to catch the cases as they offload.

Remove the cases from the shell plate and move the Tool head to the down position. Thread the

decapping die down until it lightly touches the shell plate. Lock the die in position. Connect the spent

primer offloading hose.

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