Piranha PII-140 Use and care manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
AND
REPAIR PARTS MANUAL
PIRANHA
IRONWORKER
MODEL NO. PII-140
Publication July 2019
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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
Piranha / MegaFab 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.
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Safety Precautions
The operator of this machine should thoroughly understand this manual before starting
any operation.
Wear eye protection at all times.
Use the proper voltage outlet for your machine.
Assure that all guards and cover shields are down before starting machine. CAUTION: Do
not remove guards.
Keep hands off working tables and out of path of moving parts during operation.
Remove all material from the tables except what you are using.
Remove all tooling from punch end before starting shearing or coping operations.
Assure all tooling is properly held in position before starting any operation.
The area around the machine should be well lighted, dry, and as free as possible from
obstructions.
All maintenance and repair work should be performed by a person familiar with this
publication.
At the end of the working day, the operator should turn the power off to the machine.
Set punched stroke controls to allow ¼”maximum clearance between bottom of stripper
foot or bending punch and top of the material. Contact the factory for proper stroke
adjustments on special tooling.
Turn the machine OFF when changing tooling or performing maintenance work.
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Standards Compliance
Electrical System Design/Manufacture:
The machines manufactured in Rockford, Illinois, USA are furnished with electrical /
electronic products that are UL (Underwriter's Laboratory) approved. These components
have the UL numbers printed or stamped on them and can be easily traced to the point of
manufacture. In addition, all of the machines meet the current "Ontario Hydro" electrical
code for proper manufacture of the electrical circuits.
Hydraulic System Design/Manufacture:
Hydraulic components used in Piranha machines are approved by NFPA (National Fluid
Power Association), and those approval numbers can be traced through the
manufacturer's part numbers.
ANSI/OSHA Compliance:
Piranha meets the current ANSI construction standards for manufacturing of ironworkers,
press brakes, and shears:
▪ANSI Bll.5 - Ironworkers, Construction, Care, and Use
▪ANSI Bll.3 - Power press brakes, Construction, Care, and Use
▪ANSI Bll.4 - Shears, Construction, Care, and Use
The ANSI B11 standards were developed to establish levels of responsibility for
manufacturing safe products, and for installing, training, and using these products. The
levels of responsibility are fairly evenly distributed between the manufacturer, the
owner/end-user of the equipment, and the operator. Specific guarding requirements are,
in general, assigned to the owner/end-user of the equipment.
With specific reference to Ironworkers, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health
Administration) made a ruling on March 4, 1991 - under their standard number 1910.212,
specific to the OSHA Machine Guarding Standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1). This ruling is
stated verbatim below:
"If an employer provides an iron worker machine (at his or her workplace), which is
manufactured in compliance with the safety requirements specified in ANSI B 11.5-1988,
and the guarding is maintained as required; then that employer meets OSHA's machine
guarding requirements for that machine."
Please understand that this ruling places the primary burden of responsibility for
maintenance of guarding on the owner/end-user of the equipment. Inherent in this
requirement is the responsibility of the owners/end-users of the equipment to develop and
maintain guarding specific to their application for the equipment. These ANSI safety
requirements may be acquired from:
American National Standard Institute
1430 Broadway
New York, New York 10018
Telephone [phone]
https://www.ansi.org/
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Introduction
The Piranha Ironworker is a compact hydraulic powered unit that provides you several
important advantages surpassing most other ironworkers in today's market, and offering,
for your shop, a one stop ironworking center. It shears, punches, bends, notches, and
copes; all in a low silhouette, efficiently designed unit resulting in minimal floor space
requirements. The integral lifting lug provides instant portability and the unit arrives fully
assembled at your shop requiring only the addition of hydraulic oil and a power source to
become fully operational. The large platen has eighteen 5/8 - 11 tapped holes giving a
wide base for increased flexibility of attachment sizes. The shearing operation features an
adjustable automatic hold down allowing the operator to clamp the work piece with a
slight initial adjustment All workstations are located approximately 44" off the floor for
ease of operation.
The first part of this manual provides maintenance instructions including an introduction,
dimension and function drawings, lubrication instructions and a section on trouble
shooting various problems which may occur. The second part of this manual provides
repair parts information and a complete list of parts and their respective part numbers.
Proper understanding and application of the information and procedures given in this
manual will aid in establishing a preventative maintenance program and provide
assistance for correcting malfunctions that may occur in the machine. The repair parts list
provides information for parts procurement and assembly breakdowns to aid in
disassembly and assembly for repair part installation.
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Machine Specifications
Hydraulic System
Drive Motor……………………………………………………..20HP 230/460 volt 3 phase
Hydraulic tank capacity…………………………………………………….…...…40 gallons
Hydraulic oil………………………………………………..… Mobile DTE 13 or equivalent
ISO Grade 32-Consult your local
distributor for cross reference
Working Surface
Platen……………………………………………………………………… …………….16”×36”
Coping…………………………………………………………………………………….19”×20”
Capacities
Punch.…………………………………Maximum 1 3/4" thru 1" thick material or 140 tons
Bending……………………………..…………………….………………Maximum 140 tons
Punch End………………………………..…………..…………………..Maximum 140 tons
Bar………………………………………………..….………….....2" round or 1 3/8" square
Plate…………………………………………….......3/4" x 18" or 20.5" width w/opt. knives
Angle……………………………………………..………...6" x 6" x 5/8" with 4 radius knife
Coper-Notcher………………………………………………................................4”x6”x3/8”
Weight
Shipping Weight.................................................................................................11300lbs
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Installation
Location
For the best overall performance, install the Piranha in a location which is clean and well
lighted. Provide sufficient space in all directions to allow for material lengths of the
workpieces to be processed by the Piranha.
Foundation
To maintain the accurate alignment built into the Piranha and to prevent undue stress on
the moving parts under load, the Piranha should be placed on a stable base or floor
adequately constructed to withstand the unit weight. Use the leveling bolts provided.
Wiring
The Piranha is shipped totally wired through the electrical enclosure box. It has been left
to the owner's discretion whether to wire direct to a disconnect or to installa cord and plug
for mobility of the Piranha. CAUTION: Compare machine wiring to input voltage prior to
connecting power.
Lifting
The lifting lug system on the Piranha is an integral part of the machine. Use a device with
adequate lifting capacity to handle the Piranha. CAUTION: Unit is extremely top heavy!!!
Lifting from the underside of the machine may cause damage to the cabinet structure.
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Maintenance Tools List
The following tools are required for performing maintenance and to assist you in
troubleshooting your machine:
1. Grease gun with a flexible connection
2. Open end wrenches - 3/4" thru 1-1/4"
3. Adjustable wrench –1-1/2" thru 2-1/4" opening
4. Allen wrenches - 3/16" thru 5/8"
5. Screwdrivers - miscellaneous sizes
6. Voltmeter
Recommended Fastener Torque Specifications
(Unless Otherwise Specified)
Bolt Size
Torque (Ft-Lbs.)
3/8-16
45
7/16-14
70
1/2-13
100
5/8-11
210
3/4-10
375
Jam Nuts
600
Punch & Die Chart
CLEARANCE CHART FOR STEEL
Gauge
Approx.
Thickness
Clearance
Add to Punch
Size
Gauge
Approx.
Thickness
Clearance
Add to
Punch Size
30
.0120
Slip fit
17
.0538
.005
29
.0135
Slip fit
16
.0598
.005
28
.0149
Slip fit
15
.0673
.007
27
.0164
Slip fit
14
.0747
.007
26
.0179
Slip fit
13
.0897
.010
25
.0209
.002
12
.1046
.010
24
.0239
.002
11
.1196
.010
23
.0269
.002
10
.1345
1/64"
22
.0299
.003
9
.1345
1/64"
21
.0329
.003
8
.1644
1/64"
20
.0359
.003
7
.1793
1/64"
19
.0418
.003
1/4 to 1/2" plate
-
1/32"
18
.0478
.005
1/2" plate and
over
-
1/16"
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Lubrication
General
The importance of correct Lubrication cannot be overemphasized. Under no
circumstances should the machine be operated without complying without the lubrication
requirements set forth in this publication.
Lubrication Diagram
Lubrication Chart
Station
Part Lubricated
Frequency
Instructions
Type
Lube
1
Trunion Pin - On Side
Every .40 Hours
Apply Grease Gun
Mobile HB
12
Trunion Pin - Off Side
Or Weekly With
Until Grease
Or Any
2
Gib -- On Side
Normal Use
Appears Around
Multi-
11
Gib - Off Side
Edge of Parts
Purpose
8
Coper Side Plate-On
Side (2 Places)
Grease
10
Coper Side Plate-Off Side (2 Places)
7
Angle Guide Pins (2
Places)
4
Hold Down Shaft
5
Angle Knife Bushing
6
Hold Down Link
3
Cylinder Clevis
9
Rear Hinge Pin
Multi
Drive Motor
Located Inside
Every 100-150
One Shot From
purpose
Drive Motor
The Cabinet
Operating Hour
Grease Gun
Grease
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