Novitool Aero 08080 Guide
Aero® Press Stand
Safety and Operation Manual
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Splicing Press Efficiency in the Fabrication Workshop
IMPROPER OR UNSAFE use of this tool can result in serious bodily injury! is manual contains important information
about product function and safety. Please read and understand this manual BEFORE operating the tool. Please keep this
manual available for other users and owners before they use the tool. is manual should be stored in a safe place.
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Table of Contents
Main Components Aero® Press Stand ........................................................3
Description..................................................................................................... 4
Specications.................................................................................................. 4
General Safety Rules......................................................................................5
Aero Stand™ Assembly..................................................................................7
Installing Aero® Press into Aero Press Stand ...........................................15
Operation of the Aero® Press Stand ..........................................................17
Removing the Aero® Press from the Aero Stand .....................................18
Warranty .......................................................................................................19
Disclaimer e Aero Press Stand has been tested successfully with the Aero 900,
Aero 1200, and Aero 1500 models. It is intended for use only with Aero splicing
presses manufactured by Flexco and only in these three specic models.
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Main Components Aero® Press Stand
No. Item No. Description Qty No. Item No. Description Qty
1 08309 AERO STAND COLUMN ASSEMBLY 1 7.5 G1726 HEX NUT M12 × 1.75 ZN 2
2 08307 AERO STAND TOP BEAM ASSEMBLY 1 7.6 G2027 HFBOLT M12 × 100 ZN 2
3 08313 AERO STAND BASE 1 7.7 G2037 SCREW SHCS M6 × 30 ZN 2
4 08312 AERO STAND CRADLE 1 7.8 G2036 SCREW SHCS M8 × 35 ZN 3
5 08326 LIFTING INTERFACE 1 7.9 G2039 NUT NYLOK FLNG M6 ZN 2
6 Q1786 AERO STAND CROSS SUPPORT 1 7.10 G2040 SPACER 6 MM × 16 MM ZN 2
7.1 Q1753 LEVELING FOOT 4 7.11 G2038 NUT NYLOK FLNG M8 ZN 3
7.2 G2041 PIN DETENT 9.5 MM × 60 MM ZN 2 7.12 G2050 SCREW HEX FLG M10 × 20 ZN 1
7.3 G1991 M8 × 1.25 × 20 HHCS FLNG ZN 12 7.13 08320 AERO STAND LOCATING POST 1
7.4 G2026 SCREW HEX FLG M8 × 30 ZN 4
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5
7.7
7.4
7.3
7.6
7.1
7.5
7.2
7.10
7.11
7.13
7.12
7.9
7.8
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Specifications
Description
With the Aero® Press Stand, you are in possession of a
quality Novitool® product from Flexco. e carefully
developed and built machine gives you the option of
the highest quality conveyor belting fabrication. With
the Aero Stand, you can now easily position the Aero
900, 1200, or 1500 press for fabrication convenience
and time savings.
e stand is manufactured from heavy gauge sheet
metal to assure stability for continuous press use.
e design allows for the Aero presses to be loaded
quickly and conveniently. e lower beam of the
Aero is xed into the stationary cradle of the press
stand. e upper beam is connected into the press
using cable interface. One person can operate it
easily, where movement of the upper half of the press
is assisted with counterweights.
Two Aero stand models are available. One stand
includes an umbilical cable that allows raising of the
upper beam without electrically disconnecting the
two press beams.
Aero Stand Ordering Information
Item Number 08080 08114
Description AERO-STAND-CW AERO-STAND-CW-UMCABLE
Dimensions (Assembled) 1399 × 1116 × 1854 mm
(55” × 44” × 73”)
1399 × 1116 × 1854 mm
(55” × 44” × 73”)
Dimensions (Working) 1583-1883 × 1116 × 1854 mm
(62-74” × 44” × 73”)
1583-1883 × 1116 × 1854 mm
(62-74” × 44” × 73”)
Shipping Weight 139 kg (306 lbs) 141 kg (311 lbs)
Feature NA Umbilical Cable Extension
e Identication plate of the Aero Press Stand is located on the inside of the column assembly door.
Tools Required for Assembly of the Aero Stand
• 13, 15, and 19 mm wrenches
• Adjustable wrench
• 5 and 6 mm Hex wrenches
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Signal words:
“DANGER” indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. is signal
word is limited to the most extreme situations.
“WARNING” indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
“CAUTION” indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
Safety Symbol
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is international safety symbol is used to
identify and call attention to specic
safety matters.
Safety Information
To Avoid Severe Personal Injury or Property
Damage, read carefully and understand the
following Safety Precautions.
1. WORK AREA
!CAUTION
Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.
2. PERSONAL SAFETY
!CAUTION
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hardhat, or hearing protection must be used
for appropriate conditions.
Never alter or remove safety devices.
!WARNING
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a tool. Do not
use tool while tired or under the inuence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating tools may result in
serious personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
3. TOOL USE AND CARE
!CAUTION
Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may aect the tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Poorly
maintained tools cause many accidents.
General Safety Rules –Save These Instructions–
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5. AERO STAND SAFETY
!DANGER
Read and understand the Aero Press operations
manual before using the press in the Aero Stand.
!CAUTION
Avoid pinch points during the assembly and in
operation. Exercise caution when moving weights
or liing and positioning ofcomponents.
Exercise care to avoid unbalanced component
conditions during assembly.
Do not cut or kink the liing cables during
handling, assembly, or operation of the
AeroStand.
!WARNING
Two persons are required for assembly of the Aero
Stand. Portions of the process are dicult for one
person to perform without risk of injury.
Ensure that Aero Press is secure in stand prior
tooperation.
Do not move the press stand to a dierent
location while the press is installed.
Do not exceed weight capacity of the Aero Stand
cradle. e Aero Stand design is for use only with
Aero presses 900, 1200, and 1500.
Ensure that the weight pins are installed securely
in the proper position before operating the stand.
Ensure that vertical column door is closed and
latched during operation of the stand.
Avoid raising/lowering of the upper beam with
excessive speed.
General Safety Rules -Save These Instructions-
4. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
!CAUTION
When servicing a tool, use only original
replacement parts. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow Maintenance Instructions, may
create a risk of injury.
Do not wipe plastic parts with solvent. Solvents
such as gasoline, thinner, benzene, carbon
tetrachloride, and alcohol may damage and
crack plastic parts. Do not wipe them with
such solvents. Wipe plastic parts with a so
cloth lightly dampened with soapy water and
drythoroughly.
!WARNING
Only qualied repair personnel must perform
tool service. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualied personnel could result in a risk
ofinjury.
NEVER use a tool, which is defective or
operating abnormally. If the tool appears to be
operating unusually, making strange noises,
or otherwise appears defective, stop using it
immediately and arrange for repairs
Maintain tools with care. Keep machine parts
clean. Properly serviced tools are less likely to
bind or clutter material and are easier to control.
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Aero Stand Assembly
A
With column assembly laying on the oor, open door and remove packing
material. Install pins in weight mechanism to Aero 1500 location. Slide all
three weights to the top and fasten into place with the toggle clamp. Ensure
that latch is secured to the weights.
Using six M8 × 20 mm screws (item # 7.3) assemble base (item # 3) to
column assembly (item # 1). Note: Install all screws intially loose, tightening
aer all are installed.
A1
A2
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B1
B1
Aero Stand Assembly
A4
Ensure jam nuts are positioned onto the threaded shas of the leveling feet
(as shown) before installation. Install two leveling feet (item # 7.1) into Aero
Stand base (item # 3). Ensure leveling feet are fully engaged through mounts.
Ensure jam nuts are positioned onto the threaded shas of the leveling
feet (as shown) before installation. Install two leveling feet (item # 7.1)
into cross support assembly (item # 6). Ensure leveling feet are fully
engaged through the mounts.
A3
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Aero Stand Assembly
A6
Using two M12 × 100 mm bolts (item # 7.6) and two M12 nuts (item # 7.5)
assemble cross support assembly (item # 6) into column assembly (item # 1).
With the weight latch engaged, manually support the weights (position A),
remove the pins and lower the weights, taking care to avoid pinch points.
Support the remaining (Aero 900) weight (Position A), disengage the
weight latch and lower the Aero 900 weight. Avoid pinch points within the
weight path!
A5
A
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Aero Stand Assembly
A8
A7
Using six M8 × 20 mm screws (item # 7.3) assemble cradle (item # 4)
to column assembly (item # 1) Note: Install all screws intially loose,
tightening aer all are installed.
Raise the Aero 900 weight and engage the weight latch. Raise the Aero 1200
and 1500 weights and secure them in the uppermost position with the pins.
Avoid pinch points within the weight path!
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Aero Stand Assembly
A10
Install locating post (item # 7.13) into cradle (item # 4) using one M10 ×
20mm screw (item # 7.12), inserted from below. Position A for Aero 1200
and 1500. Position B for the Aero 900. Post is keyed for proper orientation.
Using four M8 × 30 mm screw (item # 7.4), install top beam assembly
(item # 2) to column assembly (item # 1). Note: Install all screws initially
loose, tightening aer all are installed.
A9
A
B
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Aero Stand Assembly
A11 Cut the plastic ties that are holding the three cables looped and hanging
from the top beam assembly. Inside the column assembly, ensure that the
weights are secured with the weight latch.
Follow the cables from the pulley located in the top beam from the back
side of the Aero Stand assembly for proper positioning. Fix the cables to
the weight system using the provided quick link clevises.
e cable that runs through the center groove of the pulley should be
fastened to the center clevis, the cable in the le groove in the le clevis,
and the right groove to the right clevis. Take care not to cut, kink, or twist
cables. Aer the cables are installed, ensure that the quick link nuts are
secured to close the link.
Cut zip ties that are fastened to the three cables in the top beam assembly,
allowing them to hang freely.
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Aero Stand Assembly
A13
With longer extension (A) towards the column assembly, install liing
interface (item #5) to the three cables hanging from the top beam
assembly using three M8 × 35 mm screws (item # 7.8) and three M8 nuts
(item # 7.11).
With Aero Stand 08114, use two M6 × 30 mm screws (item # 7.7), two
M6 nuts (item # 7.9), and two 6 mm spacers (item # 7.10) to secure the
umbilical cable extension (item # 08319) into the liing interface, with
non-latch connector extending from end B.
A12
A
B
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Aero Stand Assembly
With the Aero Stand located for operation, rotate the leveling feet as
necessary to be sure that the stand is level. Assure that the leveling feet
shas remains fully engaged through the frame. Tighten all leveling feet
jam nuts to the frame.
A14
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B
B1
B2
Installing the Aero Press into the
Aero Press Stand
Place the lower beam of the Aero Press in the support cradle, with the
locating post extending up through press handle opposite the control end.
Avoid pinch point where locating post interfaces with the press.
Load the upper beam of the Aero Press onto the lower beam. Use the detent
pins (item #7.2) to connect the liing interface to the top of the Aero Press
upper beam. Ensure the press is centered under the liing cables.
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Installing the Aero Press into the Aero Press Stand
B3
B4
If using umbilical cable extension, secure the upper beam connectors to the
top of the Aero Press with Velcro fastening strip.
With an Aero 900 or 1200 loaded into the stand, ensure weight latch is
engaged and support counterweights (position A) labeled AERO 1500 and
1200. Remove the pins from the Aero 1500 counterweight and install them
into the counterweight corresponding with the Aero Press in the stand.
Ensure both weight pins are completely engaged. Avoid pinch points within
the weight path!
A
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Operation of the Aero Press Stand
C
C1
With the Aero Press upper and lower beams disconnected from each
other, manually raise and lower the upper beam as needed for your
splicing process.
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D1
D
• Push down on the locating post latch, simultaneously liing the lower
beam of the Aero Press from the Aero Stand cradle. Avoid pinch points!
• Turn o the electrical power supply to the Aero Press
• Disconnect power and umbilical cables
• Open the vertical column door and use the latch to lock the active
weights in the uppermost position
• If an umbilical cable extension is integrated into the interface, detach the
cable end that is fastened to the upper beam with Velcro
• With the weights locked in the uppermost position, remove detent pins
connecting the liing interface to the upper beam of the Aero Press
• Unfasten the upper press beam from the lower beam and remove from
the stand
Removing the Aero Press from the Aero Stand
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Warranty
Warranty provided is limited to defects in materials and workmanship.
e warranty has a maturity of one year from the date of delivery. In this period, the
necessary parts will be made available free of charge. Any further warranty claims,
damages, or consequential damages are excluded.
e above warranty shall apply exclusively and only under the following conditions:
• An expert according to the conditions and standards of the competent
authorities must install the appliance.
• Any warranty claims are forfeited when performing repairs, modications or
adaptations, and/or assembling unapproved components without the prior
consent of Flexco. In addition, any warranty claims are forfeited when installed
by way of deviation from the national and local regulations.
• Claims during the warranty period provide no extension of the warrantyperiod.
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