Schleuniger Uni-M User manual

Uni-M Ferrule
Applicator
Pneumatic
feed
Operating Instructions
Version 1.0 (05-2018
)

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Table of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 General ....................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Manufacturer ..................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Manufacturing date / product type ..................................................................................... 6
1.3 Information about the Operator's Handbook ..................................................................... 6
1.3.1 ontents of the manual .......................................................................................... 6
1.3.2 Manual storage ........................................................................................................ 7
1.3.3 Responsibilities ........................................................................................................ 7
1.4 General symbols and legend ............................................................................................... 7
1.4.1 References and hints ............................................................................................... 7
1.4.2 Legend .................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Limitation of liability ........................................................................................................... 7
1.6 Warranty statements and policies ....................................................................................... 7
1.7 opyright protection ........................................................................................................... 7
1.8 Spare parts .......................................................................................................................... 7
2 Safety ......................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Warning notices ................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 General safety notes .......................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Sources of danger / risks ..................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Intended usage................................................................................................................... 9
2.5 Safety symbols ................................................................................................................... 9
2.5.1 Safety symbols used in manual ............................................................................... 9
2.6 Modification and retrofitting .............................................................................................. 9
2.7 Personnel qualification ....................................................................................................... 9
2.7.1 Personnel classification .......................................................................................... 9
2.8 Personal protective equipment ......................................................................................... 10
2.8.1 Eye protection ....................................................................................................... 10
2.8.2 Safety shoes .......................................................................................................... 10
2.9 Safety installations ............................................................................................................ 10
3 Transport / Packaging / Storage .................................................................................... 11
3.1 Transport inspection ......................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Unpacking / Loading ......................................................................................................... 11

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3.3 packaging.......................................................................................................................... 12
3.3.1 Handling packaging material ................................................................................. 12
3.4 Internal transportation ...................................................................................................... 12
3.5 Storage ............................................................................................................................. 12
4 Product specifications.................................................................................................. 13
4.1 Dimensions & weights (unpackaged) ................................................................................ 13
4.2 Technical specifications .................................................................................................... 13
4.3 Fixation ............................................................................................................................. 13
4.4 Identification plate ............................................................................................................ 13
5 Product description .................................................................................................... 14
5.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................... 14
5.2 Main applications .............................................................................................................. 14
5.3 Definitions ........................................................................................................................ 15
5.4 Danger zones .................................................................................................................... 15
6 nstallation ................................................................................................................ 16
6.1 Setup ................................................................................................................................ 16
6.1.1 onfirm shut height ............................................................................................... 16
6.1.2 Install applicator in press ....................................................................................... 16
6.1.2.1 Mounting ............................................................................................................... 16
6.1.2.2 Air connection ....................................................................................................... 17
6.1.2.3 onfirm clearance .................................................................................................. 17
6.1.2.4 Activate split cycle mode ....................................................................................... 17
6.1.2.4.1 Use on automatic wire processing machines ................................................... 17
6.1.2.4.2 Use on bench-top crimping presses ................................................................. 17
6.1.2.5 Verify/set crimp height dials .................................................................................. 18
6.1.2.6 Load the ferrules .................................................................................................... 18
6.1.2.7 Verify/adjust crimp height ..................................................................................... 19
6.1.3 Remove the ferrule strip ........................................................................................ 19
6.1.4 Remove the applicator .......................................................................................... 20
6.2 Adjustments ..................................................................................................................... 20
6.2.1 Reading and adjusting the crimp height dial ......................................................... 20
6.2.2 Back stroke adjustment ........................................................................................ 20
6.2.3 Forward stroke adjustment .................................................................................... 21

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6.2.4 Feed timing and rate adjustment .......................................................................... 22
6.2.5 Funnel adjustment ................................................................................................ 22
7 Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 23
7.1 Safety instructions ............................................................................................................ 23
7.2 ustomer service ............................................................................................................... 23
7.2.1 Hotline ................................................................................................................... 23
7.2.2 Trouble shooting procedure ................................................................................. 24
7.3 Maintenance schedule ..................................................................................................... 24
7.3.1 heck tooling ........................................................................................................ 24
7.3.2 leaning ............................................................................................................... 24
7.3.3 Lubrication of components ................................................................................... 25
7.4 Repair work ...................................................................................................................... 25
7.4.1 Tooling replacement ............................................................................................. 25
8 Spare parts ................................................................................................................ 28
9 Decommissioning ....................................................................................................... 29
9.1 Disassembly ..................................................................................................................... 29
9.2 Disposal ........................................................................................................................... 29
10 APPEND X A: Panduit End Ferrule Specifications ........................................................... 30
10.1 Identification plate – Panduit ferrule applicators ............................................................... 30
10.2 Verify/adjust crimp height ................................................................................................. 30
10.3 rimp parameters and settings for panduit ferrules .......................................................... 30
10.4 Feed adjustments using the Panduit adjustment blocks .................................................... 31

1 General
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1 GENERAL
Thank you for your trust in the Schleuniger technique! You have acquired a high performance Schleuniger prod-
uct, designed and manufactured in our factory to your needs Read through this manual with due care and at-
tention It contains important tips and safety instructions, which allow precise and reliable wire/cable produc-
tion
1.1 MANUFACTURER
The original equipment manufacturer of the applicator is Mecal s r l of Fubine, Italy However, this applicator
is sold and serviced by Schleuniger Inc , U S A In this manual, Schleuniger Inc , U S A is referred to as the
manufacturer and abbreviated with „Schleuniger“
Schleuniger Inc Phone: [phone]
87 Colin Drive Fax: [phone]
Manchester, NH 03103 Email: "Mailto:[e-mail]"
USA Web: "http://www.schleuniger.com"
1.2 MANUFACTURING DATE / PRODUCT TYPE
See “E -Declaration of Conformity (Register 2)“ in the manual
1.3 INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPERATOR'S HANDBOOK
1.3.1 Contents of the manual
General
Each person using the product must be properly trained and have read and understood the Operator's Hand-
book This is also imperative, even when the respective person has operated such a product or similar previ-
ously and where they have been trained by the manufacturer
The Operator's Handbook is no longer valid, if any of its contents (except a Quick Start Card, where available)
are removed or are changed on the data storage medium
As Operator's Handbook we declare:
Construction
We are trying to make the operation of our products as easy as possible To achieve this we have developed a
concept for the Operator's Handbook Since errors can never fully be avoided despite diligence, we are always
grateful for any advice and suggestions
■ This manual is part of the product and contains all the relevant information necessary to operate the prod-
uct efficiently and safely as intended
■ The following phases of the product life cycle are described:
o Shipping
o Commissioning
o Operation
o Maintenance
o Disposal
■ Observe the safety regulations and instructions The local accident preventions and safety regulations
must be followed
■ If the product changes hands, the manual must be supplied to the new owner
■ Published modifications and corrections from the manufacturer must be complemented Ask your local
Schleuniger distributor

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1.3.2 Manual storage
The Operator's Handbook must be available to the operating personnel at all times Keep the Operator's
Handbook in such a way that it will not become damaged, so that the contents will remain clearly legible be-
yond the expected lifespan of the product
1.3.3 Responsibilities
■ This Operator's Handbook must be near the product site and available to operating personnel at all time
■ Always follow the instructions in this Operator's Handbook fully and without exception
1.4 GENERAL SYMBOLS AND LEGEND
1.4.1 References and hints
The listed pictograms have the following meaning in the Operator's Handbook:
Tip:
Application note and other useful information
which improves the intended use of the product.
Info:
Information which helps to operate the product
efficientl and error-free.
1.4.2 Legend
Cross referencing Cross referencing is indicated in color and italics, e g see chapter "Safety"
Measurement units Units are given in kilograms or millimeters with pounds or inches in parenthesis
1.5 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The content of these operating instructions was put together taking into consideration the current standards
and guidelines according to the state of the technology and our many years of experience
The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damages and accidents as a result of:
■ Disregarding the instructions and warning notices
■ Non-intended use
1.6 WARRANTY STATEMENTS AND POLICIES
See Schleuniger document „ eneral Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery”
1. COPYRIGHT PROTECTION
Keep this Operator's Handbook confidential It is intended for the exclusive use of persons operating the prod-
uct Without written agreement, this manual shall not be made available to third parties
The content of the Operator's Handbook in the form of text, illustrations, drawings, circuit diagrams or other
presentation, is protected by copyright law of the manufacturer
1.8 SPARE PARTS
Always order original spare parts from your local Schleuniger distributor
Any modifications in design or function of the spare parts, in terms of ongoing product improvement, are sub-
ject to change without prior notification
CAUTION
Use of unverified spare parts!
Unverified or defective spare parts may lead to damage, malfunction or complete failure of the product and
may affect safety Therefore, it is imperative that only original Schleuniger spare parts are used Use of un-
verified or other parts may void the warranty

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2 SAFETY
2.1 WARNING NOTICES
The warning notices in the entire Operator's Handbook are marked with the following symbols They are
headed by a safety alert symbol and the warning word which represents the degree of endangerment
To avoid any injuries or material damage it is essential that you read and fully understand these symbols
DANGER
Warning notice „Danger”
This panel indicates a hazardous situation, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury
WARNING
Warning notice „Warning”
This panel indicates a hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury
CAUTION
Warning notice „Caution”
This panel indicates a hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury
NOTICE
Warning notice „Property damage”
This panel indicates a hazardous situation, which if not avoided, can result in damage to property
2.2 GENERAL SAFETY NOTES
■ The product must only be operated when in good working order and condition It must be checked for in-
tactness prior to the start of operation
■ Never operate the product in an explosive or flammable environment
■ Before performing any maintenance or repair work, remove the air supply from the applicator, when appli-
cable, and remove the applicator from the press whenever possible
■ Any lubricating grease supplied with the machine, may only be used according to the instructions given in
this manual
2.3 SOURCES OF DANGER / RISKS
Dangers are associated with the use of technical products
Dangers that could not be eliminated by design measures and also not by protection devices are residual risks
The safety instructions in this Operator's Handbook refer to the known residual risks Should additional opera-
tional risks be known or discovered, the operator is obliged to inform Schleuniger immediately
However, the following risks remain:
■ Inadequate maintenance can cause injury to the operating personnel and malfunction of the product
■ Tripping, falling, slipping due to unorganized cables, wire residue and air hoses on the ground
■ Cuts due to sharp edges or parts
■ Risk of increased noise levels while working with multiple machines in the room Therefore, arrange for
noise control measures and/or hearing protection!
■ By working with insufficient illumination in the workplace can cause injury

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2.4 INTENDED USAGE
The product is designed and manufactured exclusively for the following intended application:
The Uni-M applicators must only be used for crimping of electrical contacts onto wires The applicator must
be used within the given range according to the technical specifications Only the contact(s) for which the
applicator was designed should be processed in the applicator The terminal for which the applicator was
designed is listed on the identification plate fixed to the applicator
Misuse
Any other use of the product is regarded as non-intended use and may lead to injury of personnel and to prop-
erty damage Schleuniger is not liable for any damages resulting from a non-intended use of the product
2.5 SAFETY SYMBOLS
2.5.1 Safety symbols used in manual
In this manual, safety symbols are used which alert the user to potential hazards They will be described here
General danger! Notes and instructions with this safety symbol should be followed
strictly Disregarding may lead to injury and damage to the machine
2.6 MODIFICATION AND RETROFITTING
To avoid any dangerous situations and for an optimal performance, it is not allowed to make any modifica-
tions to, or retrofitting of the product, without explicit written permission of the manufacturer or the local
Schleuniger distributor with the exception of standard options and accessories supplied by Schleuniger
2. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION
The individual tasks may only be performed by persons listed in the respective chapter
The product is intended to be operated by personnel older than 14 years It is strictly forbidden to grant access
to younger people
WARNING
Risk of injury if operated y unqualified personnel!
Improper handling of the machine may lead to serious injury to personnel and damage to the property
2. .1 Personnel classification
The following classifications in these instructions are specified for the individual activities
Operating company
As a parent entity that is responsible for the proper use of the product and for the training and the commit-
ment of authorized persons It defines the mandatory competencies for its operation and authority of the au-
thorized personnel
Technical specialists
Due to product-specific training and mechanical and electrical skill and experience, these individuals are quali-
fied to perform maintenance and repair work on the product

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Qualified personnel
Due to product-specific training, technical skill and work experience, these individuals are qualified to put the
product into operation and to instruct the operating personnel
Operating personnel
Personnel who have been trained and authorized by the management to operate the product safely according
to the instructions They have the ability to identify all sorts of danger and to avoid it This includes an ade-
quate knowledge of accident prevention and first aid procedures
Third party
External personnel called in by the operating company, service technicians and staff from Schleuniger
2.8 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
While working on the product, always wear protective equipment according to the local regulations to mini-
mize the risk of injury
2.8.1 Eye protection
To protect the eyes from small particles produced during crimping of wire/cable
2.8.2 Safety shoes
To protect from heavy, falling objects or reels
2.9 SAFETY INSTALLATIONS
This product should be used only in presses with proper security and protection measures The built in safety
interlocks on the machine (safety, protection, monitoring) must not be removed, by-passed or changed The
safety circuits should be checked periodically Defective safety equipment must be repaired immediately be-
fore work may be continued
■ Never in a machine without the safety shield installed and properly functioning
■ Never operate in a machine if the safety cover is open
■ The press emergency stop buttons must always be accessible
■ Do not remove any safety barriers installed on the press