Mitek Auto 8 Technical Document

Auto 8/10
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001102
Rev. C

Auto 8/10
Platen Press
Equipment Manual
MiTek Machinery Division
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St. Charles, MO 63301
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Manual applies to U.S. and International equipment.
Part Number 001102 Rev. C
Revision Date 12 April 2016
Revised By R. Tucker
Approved By M. Kanjee
Print Date 16 January 2024
Orig. Creation unknown
Created By Pacific Automation
Applicability August 2014
Effectivity 30300-501-xxx
30500-501, 30520-501
30531-501
30296-501, 30293-501

001102 Rev. C Legal Notice
Original Instructions iii
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001080 Contents
Original Instructions iv
Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Notice of Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Safety (English)
Safety Indicators: Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x
General Equipment Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Lockout/Tagout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
Lockout/Tagout Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
Electrical Lockout/Tagout Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Hydraulic System Lockout/Tagout Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xviii
Pneumatic System Lockout/Tagout Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xviii
Troubleshooting With an Energized Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii
Restricted Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix
Know the Restricted Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix
Marking the Restricted Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
Safety Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxi
Testing/Adjusting the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxi
Testing the Dashboard E-Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxii
Testing the Head E-Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxiii
Testing the Control Power Key Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxiv
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxiv
Testing the Stopping Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxv
Safety Symbol Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxvi
Declaration of Safety Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxxiv
Introduction Chapter 1
Introduction to the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Purpose and Scope of This Equipment Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The Drawing Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Supplemental Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Contacting Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
General Information Chapter 2
Introduction to the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Purpose of the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Description of the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Operating and Safety Note Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Getting the Most From Your Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Main Components and Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Component Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
J-Slot vs. T-Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Environmental, Transportation, and Handling Specs . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Truss Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Preliminary Pages
Contents

001080 Contents
Original Instructions v
Prior to Installation Chapter 3
MiTek Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Prior to Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
During Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Customer Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Space Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Location Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Hydraulic System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Pneumatic System Requirements (For Optional Floor Jigging) . . .18
Shipping Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Customer-Supplied Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Local Codes and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Training Provided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Checking for Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Unloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Installation Chapter 4
Responsibilities During Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
General Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installing the Table and Preparing for the Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installing the Gantry Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Pneumatic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Anchoring to the Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Marking Restricted Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Marking Area On Your Own . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Installing Tape Purchased From MiTek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Startup Chapter 5
Preparing for Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Preparing the Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Filling the Reservoir With Hydraulic Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Priming the Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Checking Motor Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Safety Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Operation Chapter 6
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Safety Operating Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Stopping and Moving the Machine in an Emergency . . . . . . . . . . .39
Manually Moving the Press Head or Platen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Controlled Stop Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
How Stopping Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Starting the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Operator Control Interface and Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Building a Roof Truss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Setting Up a Roof Truss on a T-Slot Table Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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Original Instructions vi
Setting Up a Roof Truss on a J-Slot Table Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Pressing a Roof Truss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Building Floor Trusses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Recommended Method of Building a Floor Truss . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Setting Up a Typical Floor Truss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Pressing a Floor Truss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Inspecting the Finished Trusses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Restart Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Maintenance Chapter 7
Introduction to Maintaining Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Performing Maintenance Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Before Operating This Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Lockout/Tagout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Making Adjustments and Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Conducting Safety Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Overview Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Hydraulic Fluid Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Hydraulic Fluid Specifications and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Hydraulic Fluid Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Filling the Hydraulic Fluid Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Reading the Oil Filter Bypass Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Replacing the Hydraulic Fluid Filter Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Replacing the Hydraulic Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Hydraulic System Maintenance & Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Overview of Hydraulic Manifold and Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Understanding the Table Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Adjusting the Pressure Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Replacing a Hydraulic Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Replacing Hydraulic Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Priming the Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement & Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Removing the Hydraulic Pressing Cylinder and Rod Eye . . . . . . . .89
Removing the Cylinder Rod Eye from the Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Disassembling the Pressing Linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Mechanical Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Adjusting the Platen Height (Up Limit Switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Track and Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Wheels & Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Inspecting Drive and Idle Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Replacing a Drive or Idle Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Leveling the Drive and Idle Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Adjusting Guide Wheels for Gantry Head Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Jigging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Daily Cleaning Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
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Original Instructions vii
Periodic Cleaning Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Lubricate Daily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Lubricate Weekly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Lubricating Drive and Idle Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Lubricating Table Guide Roller Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Solutions for Inadequate Stopping Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Replacing a Drive Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Maintaining Electrical & Safety Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Maintaining the Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Replacing Horn and Beacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Maintaining Electrical Track Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Electrical System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Electrical Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Motor Overload Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Replacing the Control Power On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Pneumatic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Troubleshooting Unusual Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Troubleshooting
Appendix A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Safety Notes for Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
General Troubleshooting Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Electrical Troubleshooting Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Getting Started With Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Tools Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
The First Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Symptoms and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
For Machines Manufactured Prior to 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
General Description of ESM Safety Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Description of the 4 Lights (LED's) on the ESM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
LED Light Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
ESM Troubleshooting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Navigating the Parts List Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Finding the Part Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Ordering the Parts With Your Part Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Parts List
Appendix B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Safety Notes for Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Mechanical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Electrical Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Documentation, Operation, and Safety Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Maintenance Checklists
Appendix C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Contents

001080 Contents
Original Instructions viii
Navigating the Maintenance Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Safety Notes For Maintenance Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Daily Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Weekly Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Monthly Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Annual Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Drawing Set
Appendix D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Document Evaluation
Appendix E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Glossary 168
Contents

001102 Rev. C Notice of Change
Original Instructions ix
Use this page to record Service Bulletins and Notices that you receive to keep your manual
updated.
Auto 8/10™
Platen Press
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or Notice # Dated Title
Notice of Change

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Original Instructions x
Safety Indicators: Signal Words
The following signal words and colors are used throughout this document to indicate
safety hazards. Pay careful attention when you see them. The level of severity differs for
each signal word and color.
Signal words are accompanied by graphics showing what personnel should or should not
do. The graphics are called safety symbols and are defined on page xxvi, but more specific
text is provided every time a graphic is used throughout the manual. Everyone near the
machine must be trained on how to read these safety indicators.
Failure to comply with the instructions accompanying each signal word may result in
property damage, personal injury, or even death. Personnel must follow all safety
procedures and practices to ensure the safest possible operation of this equipment.
However, at no time is this document a substitute for common sense. Personnel must
ensure that the work environment is safe and free of distractions.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, is
likely to result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
When CAUTION is used with the safety alert symbol (yellow triangle),
it indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
When CAUTION is used without the safety alert symbol, it indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which may result in equipment damage.
NOTICE
Calls attention to information that is significant to understanding the
operation at hand.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Applies to conditions that may affect the environment but do not have
an immediate, direct effect on personnel or equipment.
Refiérase a la
página viii para
español.
For safety
information in
Spanish, refer to
page viii.
Safety (English)

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General Equipment Safety Rules
Because it is impossible to anticipate every circumstance that might involve a hazard, the
safety information provided in this equipment manual and on the machine is not all-
inclusive. If this machine is operated or serviced using a procedure not specifically
recommended by the manufacturer, the procedure shall be approved by a professional
engineer to ensure it will not render the equipment unsafe. Use extreme caution and
common sense at all times!
Know Your Equipment
• Read this manual completely before using or maintaining the equipment. Do not
operate this machine unless you have a thorough knowledge of the controls, safety
devices, emergency stops, and operating procedures outlined in this manual.
• Read and follow all safety notes. Failure to comply with these instructions may
result in economic loss, property damage, and/or personal injury including death.
• Refer to the lockout/tagout guidelines on the following pages to safely perform
maintenance and troubleshooting of this equipment.
• Observe and obey all safety labels. Replace worn labels immediately.
• Use this equipment solely for the purpose described in this manual.
• Only qualified personnel should attempt to operate or perform maintenance on this
equipment. “Qualified personnel” is defined as:
...a person or persons who, by possession of a recognized degree or
certificate of professional training, or who, by extensive knowledge,
training, or experience, has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve
problems relating to the subject matter and work—ANSI B30.2-1983
...one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and
operation of the electrical equipment and installations and has received
safety training on the hazards involved—NEC 2002 Handbook
Personal Safety
• Always wear safety glasses and hearing protection in an industrial environment.
• Utilize a filtering face piece (dust mask) when working near sawdust.
• Wear proper clothing and appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety
glasses and hearing protection.) Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Confine
long hair by tying it back.
• Use caution when lifting heavy parts or material.
Safety tests are
on page xxi.

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Installing the Equipment
• Follow installation instructions completely.
• This equipment is not for use in a residential area.
Lockout/Tagout
• Before performing maintenance on the pneumatic or hydraulic systems, bleed the
lines to eliminate pressure.
• Lockout/tagout all energized systems before performing maintenance on them.
Refer to the Lockout/Tagout Guidelines section on page xiv.
Keeping a Safe Environment
• Keep children away. All visitors should be kept a safe distance from the work area.
Hazards may not be apparent to individuals unfamiliar with the machine.
• Keep work areas well lit.
• Keep the work area clean and free of any trip or slip hazards.
• Do not use the equipment in damp or wet locations, or expose it to rain or snow.
• Minimize dust clouds and protect your equipment by cleaning dust in this manner:
• Vacuum dust prior to blowing with air
• Shut down electrical power and sources of ignition
• If using compressed air, it should be a low compression (no more than 15 psi)
• Powered cleaning equipment such as vacuums must be consistent with local
governmental codes for use in dusty conditions.
Operating and Maintaining the Equipment
• Ensure that all people, tools, and foreign objects are clear of the restricted zones
before operating this equipment. The restricted zones are shown on page xix.
• Perform safety tests to ensure all E-stops are working properly before operating the
equipment at the initial startup, after performing any maintenance, and in
accordance with the maintenance schedule.
• In case of machine malfunction, stop the machine immediately using an E-stop and
report the malfunction to a supervisor.
• Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off! Do not leave the
machine until all parts have come to a complete stop and all electrical power has
been shut off.
• Check for worn or damaged parts regularly. Repair or replace them immediately.
• Keep the hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems in good working order at all
times. Repair leaks and loose connections immediately. Never exceed the
recommended pressure or electrical power.

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• Check that all safety devices are in working order before each shift starts. All
protective guards and safety devices must be in place before and during use of the
machine. Never disconnect or bypass any safety device or electrical interlock.
• Only qualified maintenance personnel shall remove or install safety devices.
• Periodically inspect the quality of the finished product.
Electrical Safety
• Do not use any liquids in the interior of electrical cabinets.
• When using solvents on and around the machine, remove power to the machine to
eliminate the chance of sparking, resulting in explosion or fire. Wear a respirator
approved for use with solvents. Wear protective clothing, gloves, and safety glasses.

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Original Instructions xiv
Lockout/Tagout
Lockout/Tagout Guidelines
All lockout/tagout guidelines must be met according to
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147. A specific procedure should be
included in your company’s energy control program. This
manual is not intended to replace your company’s
de-energizing or lockout/tagout procedure required by OSHA,
but merely to provide general guidance.
The term “lockout,” as used in this manual, means placing a
lockout device on any and all energy sources to ensure that the
energy isolating device and the equipment being controlled
cannot be re-energized or operated until the lockout device is
removed. The photos on the next page show where the
electrical disconnects are located for this machine.
• Energy sources include electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical,
thermal, or other energy.
• In the case of electrical energy sources, the main power and control power to the
machinery must be turned off and physically locked in the “off” position.
• A lockout device is usually a keyed padlock.
• If more than one person is working in a restricted zone, use a group lockout device
that will allow each person to use a lock that can be removed only by the person
performing the maintenance.
“Tagout” means that a prominent warning is securely fastened to an energy-isolating
device to indicate that the equipment shall not be operated.
Whenever you see this symbol, lockout/tagout!
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Original Instructions xv
Electrical Lockout/Tagout Procedures
When Working on a Machine Outside the Machine’s Main Electrical
Enclosure
Before performing maintenance on any machine with electrical power, lockout/tagout the
machine properly. When working on a machine outside of the machine’s main electrical
enclosure, not including work on the electrical transmission line to the machine, follow
your company’s approved lockout/tagout procedures which should include but are not
limited to the steps here.
1. Engage an E-stop on the machine.
2. Turn the disconnect switch handle to the “off” position. See page xvi.
3. Attach a lock and tag that meet OSHA requirements for lockout/tagout.
4. Restrain or de-energize all pneumatic components, hydraulic components, and
other parts that could have live or stored power.
If working on the electrical transmission line to the machine,
follow the procedure on page xvii.
!WARNING
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD.
When the disconnect switch is off, there is still live
power within the disconnect switch’s enclosure.
Always turn off power at the building’s power source
to the equipment before opening this electrical
enclosure!

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Figure 2-1: Sample of a Lockout/Tagout Mechanism
Figure 2-2: Auto 8/10 System Lockout, Located on End of Table
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When Working on a Machine Inside the Machine’s Main Electrical Enclosure
or in the Electrical Transmission Line to the Machine
Before opening the main electrical enclosure or attempting to repair or replace an
electrical transmission line to the machine, lockout/tagout the machine properly. Follow
your company’s approved lockout/tagout procedures which should include, but are not
limited to the steps here.
1. Engage an E-stop on the machine.
2. Shut the power to the machine off at the machine’s power source which is usually
an electrical service entry panel on the facility wall. One example of a locked-out
power source panel is shown in Figure 2-3.
3. Attach a lock and tag that meets OSHA requirements for lockout/tagout.
4. Open the door to the enclosure in which you need access and using a multimeter,
verify that the power is off.
Figure 2-3: Sample of a Lockout/Tagout
Mechanism on a Power Source Panel

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Hydraulic System Lockout/Tagout Procedure
When Lockout/Tagout is Not Required
If working on components other than the hydraulic system that requires you to be near the
vicinity of movable hydraulic components, you must, at a minimum, physically restrain
the hydraulic components from moving. If this is not possible, lockout/tagout the entire
hydraulic system. This is accomplished by placing a 4x4 or larger block under both ends
of the platen, then bleeding hydraulic fluid from the two hoses at the hydraulic return line
filter to release pressure.
When Lockout/Tagout is Required
Before attempting repair or performing maintenance on a hydraulic line or component,
lockout/tagout the machine properly. Follow your company’s approved lockout/tagout
procedures and the guidelines in this section.
Pneumatic System Lockout/Tagout Procedure
When Lockout/Tagout is Not Required
If working on components other than the pneumatic system that requires you to be near the
vicinity of movable pneumatic components, you must, at a minimum, physically restrain
the pneumatic components from moving. If this is not possible, lockout/tagout the entire
pneumatic system.
When Lockout/Tagout is Required
Before attempting repair or maintenance on a pneumatic line or component, lockout/
tagout the machine properly. Follow your company’s approved lockout/tagout procedures
and the guidelines in this section.
Troubleshooting With an Energized Machine
Only a qualified electrician, using the personal protective equipment and following the
procedures recommended in NFPA 70E should ever attempt service or repair of or near an
energized area or component of the machine.
Whenever maintenance is performed while the equipment is electrically energized, there is
a potential electric arc flash hazard. Refer to NFPA 70E for the personal protective
equipment required when working with electrically energized components. Pneumatic and
hydraulic components may move unexpectedly if not de-energized. Physically restrain any
components capable of movement when working on or near those components.

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Restricted Zone
Know the Restricted Zone
!DANGER
Stay out of the restricted zone when equipment is in
use. Serious injury or death may result if personnel
are in the restricted zone.
Always look for personnel in the restricted zone
before operating equipment.
Safety tests are
on page xxi.

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Marking the Restricted Zone
The restricted zone must be marked so everyone near the equipment can clearly see the
area where danger may exist.
MiTek offers Restricted Zone Tape that is easy to apply and has text in English and
Spanish. Some equipment comes with restricted zone tape. If your machine did not come
with restricted zone tape, you may order it from MiTek Machinery Division Customer
Service.
Instructions for where and how to apply restricted zone tape can be found in the gantry
manual that came with your system (see page 32) or by obtaining Service Bulletin 181
from the MiTek Machinery Web site.