Mec 100ESKT User manual

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OWNERS MANUAL
FOR MEC MODELS 100ESKT
CAUTION: ANY MEC CLAY TARGET MACHINE MUST BE IN THE
DISARMED STATE WITH THE BATTERY DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO
MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, LOADING THE CLAY TARGETS OR
TRANSPORTATION OF MACHINE.
Step 1 –Securely set the machine on level ground, either on the optional T Cart
with hardware supplied or a pallet. If using a pallet, please make sure that it is
fastened with clamps to keep machine from tipping. IF NOT FASTENED
SECURELY, SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE TO MACHINE CAN OCCOUR!!!
DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY. Ensure that the machine is in the
DISARMED/SAFE position.
Step 2 –In most cases, your machine has been supplied to you ready to fire. If
so, please proceed to Step 3. If your machine is supplied in a box without its
carousel (shown below) fitted, you will need to attach it to the machine. Simply
slide the carousel weldment onto the top plate shaft. If no grease is present,
please add a little bit to the shaft. You may have to spin/rotate the carousel for it
to slide on. Next, place the gray plastic collar over the shaft and onto the flange
bearing in the carousel. Now place the ¾” washer and nut onto the threads and

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tighten. Do not over tighten. You want a little bit of resistance there, but not too
much. You shouldn’t be able to spin the carousel with one finger.
Step 3 –The machine comes set to White Flyer standard clays. If using
something different you will need to check the height / clearance of the knife-
edges by placing a clay in the carousel. Rotate the carousel so that the clay
starts to pass underneath the inner and outer knife separator blades. The clay
must pass freely under the knife separator blades without binding but with the
minimum of clearance. Adjust if necessary with 7/16” open ended wrench. The
height on both the inner and outer knife edge will need to be adjusted. Photos
below show adjustment with carousel fitted, but you can remove the carousel to
make adjustment easier if preferred.
Step 4 –Now, you can lay out the battery terminals and control box at the back
of the machine. DO NOT CONNECT BATTERY AT THIS POINT.

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Step 5 –Check that the ON/OFF/DISARM toggle switch on the grey control box
in the OFF position. Connect the terminals from the wire harness to the battery,
(a fully charged, good quality, deep cycle marine battery is recommended.) It is
imperative that the “RED” wire go to the Positive Post and the “BLACK” wire go
to the Negative Post. Never hammer the terminals onto the posts of the battery,
or over tighten the terminals.
Step 6 –Visually check, from the rear of the machine, that the motion of the
Throwing Arm is not restricted or blocked in any way.
CAUTION: ALWAYS OPERATE THE MACHINE FROM BEHIND,
NEVER FROM THE FRONT OR THE SIDES OF THE MACHINE.
KEEP HANDS AND BODY PARTS AWAY FROM THE MACHINE
WHEN ARMING, RELEASING AND DISARMING.
Step 7 –Standing at arm’s length behind the machine and making sure that all
body parts are clear of the machine, push the ON/OFF/DISARM toggle switch
into the DISARM position and then release it as soon as the throwing arm fires.
The toggle switch is spring loaded and will return to the off position as soon as
the switch is released stopping the machine from re-arming itself. If done
correctly the arm will be pointing away from the left side of the machine when
viewed from behind (right handed machines only). On left handed machines the
arm will point away from the right side of the machine. The machine will now be
in a safe condition.
Disconnect the terminals from the battery to ensure that the machine is not
accidentally armed while adjusting and loading the machine.

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Step 8 –Adjust the machines elevation by loosening the ½”-13 nut on the side of
the machine. Tip machine backwards to the desired angle and then retighten the
nut securely.
Step 9 –Adjust the machines tilt by loosening the ½”-13 nut on the front and rear
on the base of the machine, as shown below. Tilt the machine to the desired
angle and then retighten both nuts securely.

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Step 10 –Rotate the machine by loosening the three 1/2” nuts. Once the
machine is rotated to desired position, retighten the three nuts to secure
machine.
Step 11 - Carefully load carousel with clays, removing any clays that show signs
of damage. Load clays as evenly as possible and do not over load.
Step 12 –Your machine is now loaded and ready to fire. Make sure that the
machine is pointed in a safe direction.
Step 13 –Standing at arm’s length behind the machine, press the
ARM/OFF/DISARM toggle switch to ARM. The machine will load a clay and
come to the armed position and is now ready to fire and must be treated with
extreme caution.
Step 14 –To check for clay flight and direction, fire the trap using the
ON/OFF/DISARM toggle switch exactly as before, and press and release the
DISARM toggle. This will fire one clay and will not rearm itself. Note –holding
the disarm toggle will continually fire clay targets. Please use caution!

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Step 15 –You can adjust the distance that the clay is thrown by extending the
spring. This is achieved by winding tension on or off the main spring using a ¾”
wrench or the optional ¾” extended socked which can be attached to an impact
drive. This should be done with the machine in the disarmed/safe condition for
small adjustments. After adjusting the main spring for the correct throwing
distance, the nuts on the spring stud must be tightened securely against each
other.
Step 16 –The pull cord or optional radio release can now be connected to the
machine.
Step 17 –The machine is now ready for use by pressing the ARM/OFF/DISARM
toggle switch, down to the “ARM” position.

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Step 18 –With the machine pointed in a safe direction, press the fire button on
the pull cord or radio release. This will cause the machine to fire a clay, and then
reset to the firing position. Pressing the fire button again will do the same as
above. Pressing and holding the fire button will continuously fire clays without
delay.
Your machine is now operating smoothly and ready for use. It is critical that you
never load or make adjustment to the machine unless it is disarmed and the
battery disconnected. While in storage, the machine must be left in the disarmed
state and the battery disconnected. Any spring tension does not need to be
released.
Thanks for choosing MEC! Every machine is hand set and tested prior to leaving
our shop to ensure quality. We take pride in our products, so you can have a
better experience in the field. Your patronage is very much appreciated!
For any questions regarding setup or use of any MEC Clay Target Machines,
please call our toll-free number listed below, or visit us on the web to watch our
setup and demonstration videos.
MEC Clay Target Machines
800 Horicon Street, Suite 1
Mayville, WI 53050 USA
920-387-6005
1-800-797-4632
www.mecshootingsports.com
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