MBCI EM BattenLok HS User manual

CRIMPING ARM
(UP POSITION)
LOCKING ARM
(UP POSITION) REMOTE
SWITCH
EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
HAND CRIMPER
(Shipped Separately)
PENDENT
ELECTRIC SEAMER
DO NOT PULL
DO NOT LIFT
When handling seamer tool, always use
the handles to lift or pull it.
NEVER PICK IT UP BY THE LOCKING
ARM OR PULL IT BY THE ELECTRIC
CORD
ERECTOR RESPONSIBILITY
This Seaming Equipment Kit was checked before shipment and found to be complete and in proper working condi-
tion. Upon receipt of this kit, inspect for any damage that may occurred during shipment. If any damage is discov-
ered, call MBCI immediately for instructions.
It is the erector’s responsibility to become familiar with, and operate, the seaming equipment in accordance with the
instructions provided in this manual using safe construction practices. Failure to adhere to these instructions could
result in damage to the seaming equipment and/or roof panels, or injury to erection personnel.
EM BattenLok®HS Seaming Information
The seamer and the hand crimper are shipped in individual specially designed boxes accompanied by a field man-
ual. Read the field manual thoroughly before starting the seaming operation. Failure to adhere to these
instructions will result in damage to the seamer and/or panels. The erector will be held liable for any costs
incurred for replacement or repair.
Pre-Seaming Information
1. Locate field manual in the hand crimper or seamer box and review operational procedures.
2. Locate power source and check against power requirements in field manual.
3. Check seams for proper engagement.
4. Clean dirt, debris and excess sealant from seams and panel surfaces to avoid interfering with the
seaming operation.
5. Panels must be hand crimped at each clip and endlap as they are installed to prevent their separation
by a strong wind. Panels should be seamed with electric seaming tool as soon as possible after instal
lation.
EM BattenLok®HS
Field Seaming Tool Manual

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SEAMER MANUAL
EM BATTENLOK
®
HS
STEP 1
CRIMPING ARM
(UP POSITION)
LOCKING ARM
(UP POSITION)
HAND CRIMPER POSITIONED
OVER SEAM
STEP 2
HAND CRIMPER LOCKED
ON TO SEAM
CRIMPING ARM
(UP POSITION)
LOCKING ARM
(DOWN POSITION)
CRIMPING ARM
(DOWN POSITION)
STEP 3
HAND CRIMPER CRIMPS SEAM
LOCKING ARM
(DOWN POSITION)
SEAMING OPERATION
Hand Crimper
As panels are installed, hand seam at
each clip with hand crimper. Panels
should be completely seamed with
electric seamer as soon as possible.
Push locking arm down to lock hand
crimper onto seam. If difficulty is
encountered, check to make sure that
hand crimper is properly aligned on
seam. Do not force locking arm.
Push crimping arm down to crimp
panel. Return both the crimping arm
and locking arm to the up position and
remove tool from seam.
Houston, TX 877/713-6224
Adel, GA 888/446-6224
Atlanta, GA 877/512-6224
Atwater, CA 800/829-9324
Dallas, TX 800/653-6224
Indianapolis, IN 800/735-6224
Lubbock, TX 800/758-6224
Memphis, TN 800/206-6224
Oklahoma City, OK 800/597-6224
Omaha, NE 800/458-6224
Phoenix, AZ 888/533-6224
Richmond, VA 800/729-6224
Rome, NY 800/559-6224
Salt Lake City, UT 800/874-2404
San Antonio, TX 800/598-6224
Tampa, FL Sales Office 800/359-6224

EM BATTENLOK
®
HS
SEAMER MANUAL
CAUTION
 Seamer operation should be closely
supervised at all times.
 A safety line should be attached to the
seamer.
 Be aware of which direction the seamer will
move before engaging the switch.
 Do not entangle the electrical cords in the
seamer tooling while it is in operation. This
could cause serious injury or death to the
operator and severely damage the seamer.
 Electrical cords should be 10-gauge to provide
power to the seamer and never be over 200
feet from the electrical source.
 The seamer will move approximately 6 to 8
inches after the hand switch is released.
 Bring seamer to a complete stop before
changing direction.
12"
PANEL PROFILE
BEFORE SEAMING
PANEL PROFILE
AFTER SEAMING
SEAMING OPERATION
Electric Seamer
The electric seamer will run upslope and down-
slope and is controlled by a hand held forward and
reverse remote switch. The seamer will form the
seam in either direction. When the panels are
installed from right to left forward is upslope and
when panels are installed left to right forward is
downslope. An orientation plate on the seamer
indicates forward and reverse. When the roof has
endlaps, the panels will always be installed
right to left.
The remote switch is designed to stop the seamer
when the button is released.
On lower sloped roofs walking with the seamer is
recommended.
On steep sloped roofs (6:12 and greater) a 12-
gauge extension cord (not by MBCI) may be
installed between the remote switch and the seam-
er. Seaming can then be accomplished by starting
the seamer at the eave from a safety lift. When
using this method the seam will be formed upslope
and then the seamer will be reversed down the
seam to the eave, removed, and placed on the
next seam. During panel installation hand crimp
the end of the panels 12” downslope from the ridge
or high side of the roof. Stop the seamer at this
point to prevent the seamer from running into the
flashing or running off the roof.
To begin seaming, set the seamer on the seam
with the locking arm up and to the open side of the
seam. The wheels should be even with the edge of
the panel. Push the locking arm down to engage
the tools and turn the seamer on.
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DIRECTION
OF ROOF
INSTALLATION
DIRECTION
OF ROOF
INSTALLATION
Houston, TX 877/713-6224
Adel, GA 888/446-6224
Atlanta, GA 877/512-6224
Atwater, CA 800/829-9324
Dallas, TX 800/653-6224
Indianapolis, IN 800/735-6224
Lubbock, TX 800/758-6224
Memphis, TN 800/206-6224
Oklahoma City, OK 800/597-6224
Omaha, NE 800/458-6224
Phoenix, AZ 888/533-6224
Richmond, VA 800/729-6224
Rome, NY 800/559-6224
Salt Lake City, UT 800/874-2404
San Antonio, TX 800/598-6224
Tampa, FL Sales Office 800/359-6224

Litho in U.S.A. 1-2015
SEAMER SPECIFICATIONS
AND MAINTENANCE
Seamer will seam 50 TO 60 F.P.M. depending
on gauge of panels and pitch of roof.
Seamer has 10 or 15 amp., 120 v., AC/DC
motor.
Seamer should be cleaned with a nonflam-
mable solvent, often, to prevent a build-up of
galvalume or sealant on the rolls. DO NOT
SPILL CLEANING SOLVENT ON ROOF PAN-
ELS. THIS WILL VOID THE WARRANTIES
ON THE ROOF PANELS FINISHES.
Any adjustments, maintenance, modification, or
repair not otherwise specifically set forth in this
manual, must be conducted by MBCI.
If seamer motor should stop suddenly, check
reset button located on the side of the electri-
cal box on top of seamer motor. CONTINUED
RESETTING OF MOTOR COULD BE INDICA-
TIVE OF LOW VOLTAGE AND WILL CAUSE
DAMAGE TO SEAMING MACHINE. Check
size and length of electric cords. If problem
still persists, use an alternate power source.
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Replace the seaming machine in the box. All
items should be clean and in proper working
condition. A $50 minimum charge will be
assessed for equipment improperly cleaned or
damaged.
Return seamer as soon as you are finished.
For seamer pick-up, please call FedEx Freight
at 877-918-6012 extension #5091070.
If possible, call the shipper the day before you
are finished.
SEAMER SHIPPING WEIGHT — 147 LBS.
HAND CRIMPER SHIPPING WEIGHT - 42 LBS.
Descriptions and specifications contained herein were in effect at the time this publication was approved for printing. In a con-
tinuing effort to refine and improve products, MBCI reserves the right to discontinue products at any time or change specifica-
tions and/or designs without incurring obligation. To insure you have the latest information available, please inquire or visit
our Web Site at http://www.mbci.com. Application details are for illustration purposes only and may not be appropriate for all
environmental conditions, building designs, or panel profiles. Projects should be engineered to conform to applicable building
codes, regulations, and accepted industry practices. Insulation is not shown in these details for clarity. If there is a conflict
between this manual and the erection drawings, the erection drawings will take precedence.
Houston: 877/713-6224
Adel, GA 888/446-6224
Atlanta, GA 877/512-6224
Atwater, CA 800/829-9324
Dallas, TX 800/653-6224
Indianapolis, IN 800/735-6224
Lubbock, TX 800/758-6224
Memphis, TN 800/206-6224
Oklahoma City, OK 800/597-6224
Omaha, NE 800/458-6224
Phoenix, AZ 888/533-6224
Richmond, VA 800/729-6224
Rome, NY 800/559-6224
Salt Lake City, UT 800/874-2404
San Antonio, TX 800/598-6224
Tampa, FL Sales Office 800/359-6224