Piranha MegaFab IRONWORKER P-50 Use and care manual

INSTRUCTIONS
AND REPAIR PARTS
MANUAL FOR
IRONWORKER
MODEL NUMBER
P-50
Publication: December, 2010
For Serial Numbers
P3-11050 to 13,000
Models
www.megafab.com
800-338-5471
Be sure to register your model
and serial number to receive
Piranha Service and Product
Updates.

Piranha Optional Tooling and Attachments
Enhance your Ironworker’s Versatility
Oversize Punch Attachments
•Expand your punching capacity up to 5"
Quickset Gauging Table
Allows you to quickly set-up your punch end
for multiple holes.
Includes an angle gauge bar to index off the
heel of your angle and a plate gauge bar,
which indexes off the end of your plate.
Extensions are available in left and right hand
styles in 5' and 10' lengths.
Backgauge
•Allows you to quickly set-up your machine to
repeat your shearing length by adding a
mechanical backstop.
•Backstop can be positioned in either the
angle, flat bar, or round bar section of the
machine.
•Available in lengths of 3', 6', 9’, or 12'.
•An electronic version is also available, which
cycles the machine automatically when
material makes contact with the backgauge
probe.
Pipe Notching Attachment
•Allows you to single notch Schedule 40 Pipe.
•A must have for handrail jobs.
•Attaches to the punch end of the machine.
•Notching dies available for 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-
1/2", and 2"Schedule 40 Pipe.
•
Oversize Bending Attachments
•Expand your bending capacity to 24"on most
models.
•Includes a 4-way die block for different
thicknesses of material.
***Additional Options Shown on Inside of Back Cover***

INSTRUCTIONS
AND
REPAIR PARTS MANUAL
FOR
IRONWORKER
MODEL NUMBER P-50
Publication: December, 2004
Revised: December, 2010
P.O. Box 1206
Rockford, IL 61105
PH: 800-338-5471
FAX: [phone]
www.megafab.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Refer to second section of this manual for information on repair parts breakdown
and ordering repair parts.
Page No.
FORWARD ................................................................................................. 4
WARRANTY ............................................................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 5
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................... 6
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 7
FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM ........................................................................... 8
DIMENSIONAL DATA................................................................................. 9
STANDARDS COMPLIANCE. ................................................................... 10
INSTALLATION ......................................................................................... 11
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................. 12
LUBRICATION........................................................................................... 20
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................... 21
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................... 22
PUNCH TONNAGE CHART ...................................................................... 17
TOOL LIST ................................................................................................ 18
PUNCH & DIE CLEARANCE CHART........................................................ 18
ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................... 25
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS.......................................................... RP-1
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION INDEX ................................................ RP-2
SERVICE RECORD CHART .................................................................. RP-22

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FOREWORD
This manual has been prepared for those persons who will operate and maintain the
Piranha Ironworker. It is important that all persons responsible for the care and
operation of this equipment read and understand the information presented in this
publication.
The illustrations and instructions on the following pages were the most recent
available at the time of publication and selection of this material was made based on
a standard machine arrangement. Differences between the machine you received
and the views contained in this manual are the result of design improvement and / or
the addition of optional accessories specified on your order.
WARRANTY
Mega Manufacturing will replace (F.O.B. our factory), or refund the purchase price
for any goods which are defective in materials and workmanship within 12 months of
date of purchase. The buyer must return the warranty registration card within thirty-
(30) days of the purchase date, and at the seller's option, return the defective
materials freight and delivery prepaid to the seller, which shall be the buyer's sole
remedy for defective materials. Seller shall not be liable to purchaser or any other
person for consequential or incidental damages. Hydraulic and electrical
components are subject to their respective manufacturer's warranties. This warranty
does not apply to machines and / or components, which have been altered in any
way, or subjected to abusive or abnormal use, inadequate maintenance, and
lubrication, or to use beyond seller’s recommended capacities and specifications.
Seller shall not be liable under any circumstances for labor costs expended on such
goods or consequential damages. Seller shall not be liable to purchaser or any
other person for loss or damage directly or indirectly arising from the use of the
goods, or from any other cause. No employee, agent, officer, or seller is authorized
to make oral representations or warranty of fitness or to waive any of the foregoing
terms of sale and none shall be binding on the seller.