SIP Peerless 7000 User manual

Peerless 7000™
Automatic Reel Grinder
Operating Manual
© SIP Corporation 2009-2023
All Rights Reserved
Release Date November 15, 2023
Part Number 20046.1
SIP
Simplex Ideal Peerless
™

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.0 Introduction----------------------------------------------- 1
1.1 Safety guidelines---------------------------------------- 1
1.2 Safety notices-------------------------------------------- 1
1.3 Limited One Year Product Warranty----------------2
Chapter 2 Installation and Set Up
2.0 Position the grinder------------------------------------- 3
2.1 Unpacking the grinder----------------------------------3
2.2 Leveling the Base--------------------------------------- 4
2.3 Reel drive motor----------------------------------------- 5
2.4 Connecting the service---------------------------------6
Chapter 3 Preparing to Grind
3.0 Prepare the cutting unit for grinding---------------- 8
3.1 Mounting the cutting unit-----------------------------10
3.2 Reel Diameter Tape™--------------------------------13
3.3 Measuring the reel-------------------------------------15
3.4 Adjusting the cutting unit-----------------------------16
3.5 Clamping the reel--------------------------------------- 24
Chapter 4 Spin Grinding
4.0 Setting the carriage stops for spin-----------------25
4.1 Engaging the spin motor to the reel---------------27
4.2 Spin grinding-------------------------------------------- 30
Chapter 5 Relief Grinding
5.0 Indexer adjustments---------------------------------- 36
5.1 Remove the spin grinding stone------------------- 38
5.2 Mounting the indexer and relief stone------------ 40
5.3 Setting the relief angle--------------------------------41
5.4 Engaging the indexer--------------------------------- 42
5.5 Aligning the indexer----------------------------------- 43
5.6 Setting travel stops------------------------------------ 46
5.7 Checking the indexer--------------------------------- 47
5.8 Adjusting for variations in the amount of relief- 50
5.9 Relief grinding------------------------------------------ 52
Chapter 6 Maintenance
6.0 General maintenance---------------------------------57
6.1 Aligning the head vertically--------------------------58
6.2 Aligning the head horizontally---------------------- 60
6.3 Dressing the grinding stone------------------------- 61
6.4 Adjusting the grinding head bearings-------------62
6.5 Mounting the grinding stone------------------------ 64
6.6 Aligning the fence--------------------------------------66
6.7 Adjusting the spin motor belt------------------------69
6.8 Adjusting the grinding motor belt------------------ 71
Table of Contents

Chapter 1
Introduction
1.0 Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Simplex•Ideal•Peerless Reel Mower Grinder. The Peerless 7000 Grinder is
designed and built from top quality materials and components by people who care, and it will give you
decades of service.
1.1 Safety guidelines
The following are general safety guidelines. Please read and understand these guidelines before
proceeding. As is the case with most machinery, failure to operate it in a safe manner may result in damage,
injury or loss of life. Please be careful.
1. Always close shield or wear safety glasses and face shield when grinding!
2. Keep all guards in place and functioning.
3. Do not wear any loose clothing or jewelry which may get caught in the machinery. Secure long
hair.
4. Keep your work area clean and organized.
5. Set up the work properly, using the correct tools and fixtures. Ensure that work is securely
clamped.
6. Use the wrenches provided when changing the grinding stone and always ensure that the nut is
tight.
7. Do not overtightening as that may damage the grinding stone.
8. Always replace damaged grinding stone.
9. Never leave grinder running while unattended.
1.2 Safety notices
In addition to the safety guidelines just listed, there are safety notices through out this manual which are
denoted as follows:
INFO-Running the spin motor too fast may damage the indexer.
INFO-Running the spin motor too fast may
damage the indexer.
A Warning Notice indicates a situation which could cause severe damage, serious injury or death.
WARNING-Always close shield or wear
safety glasses and face shield when
grinding.
A Danger Notice indicates a very dangerous situation which if continued will cause severe damage,
serious injury or death.
DANGER-Do not overtighten the nut as it
will cause the grinding stone to explode!
Again, make sure that you read and understand these warnings before proceeding because failure to
operate any machinery in a safe manner may result in damage, injury or loss of life.
1

1.3 Limited One Year Product Warranty
SIP Corporation warrants the grinder against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from
date of original purchase. SIP Corporation will, at its option, repair or replace the defective part at no charge
provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to our factory. Proof of
purchase may be required.
This warranty is subject to proper use and maintenance in accordance with all instructional material and
manuals provided with the grinder.
This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or
misapplication; if the product has been modified without written permission of SIP Corporation or if the serial
number has been removed or defaced.
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser.
The warranty and remedies set forth above are exclusive in lieu of all others, whether oral or written,
expressed or implied. SIP Corporation specifically disclaims any and all implied warranties, including without
limitation, warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
No SIP Corporation dealer, agent or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension or
addition to this warranty.
SIP Corporation is not responsible for special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any
breach of warranty, or any other legal theory, including but not limited to lost profits, downtime, or goodwill.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusion
of implied warranties, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply. This warranty gives you specific
legal right and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
You must obtain prior authorization before returning defective parts to SIP Corporation.
2

Chapter 2
Installation and Set Up
2.0 Position the grinder
Determine where on a concrete slab
the grinder will be located. The reel
mounts on top of the grinder. The operator
loads and works from the front. Adequate
working area must be provided around the
reel grinder.
The Peerless requires standard 110
volt, 60 Hz, single phase service. Foreign
versions with 200 volt, 50/60 Hz, single
phase are available. The grinder comes
with an 8 foot grounded cord for 110 volt
service. The grinder also requires 70 psi
clean compressed air.
2.1 Unpacking the grinder
While unpacking, examine carefully for
any shipping damage. Any damage
should be reported immediately to the
carrier.
By now you have removed the plastic
wrap from the main crate. After removing
the box of accessories and any other
optional equipment, unbolt the grinder
from the pallet and place it in the location
you have selected.
3

2.2 Leveling the Base
Set the grinder to your desired height.
Mount the leveling pads provided in to
the four corners of the grinder.
With the grinder in its final location,
use a good quality carpenters level to
adjust the leveling pads until grinder is
level.
4

Again using the level, adjust the foot
pads so that the back of the grinder is
slightly lower than the front. This will let
the reel roll into the fence.
2.3 Reel drive motor
Mount the reel drive motor.
Clamp it in place. The clamping
knobs are ratchet style handles and can
be adjusted by pulling out and turning.
5

Plug and twist the motor plug into its
receptacle on the same side as the reel
drive motor is mounted. The reel drive
motor is smart wired so that it will always
rotate in the correct direction. The cord is
only long enough to plug the motor into
the side on which the reel drive motor is
mounted.
2.4 Connecting the service
Connect the air supply to the filter
regulator
Set the pressure to 70 psi.
Plug the electrical cord into a 110 volt
outlet.
6

If you have the optional Digital
Readout, plug an extension cord to the
transformer plug on the bottom of the back
panel.
Store your tools in the rack.
7

Chapter 3
Preparing to Grind
3.0 Prepare the cutting unit for grinding
Clean all dirt, grass, rust, grease, and
oil from the mower assembly, especially
where it accumulates behind the lip of the
bed knife.
Inspect for a wavy appearance or
condition along the top face of the bed
knife. This would indicate that the bed
knife has been adjusted to the reel with
excessive pressure. This could cause
worn or loose reel bearings.
8

Check that the front spacer bar and
that the bed knife is not loose. If the frame
is loose, it is probably out of alignment.
Check the mower manufacturer’s manual
to reset alignment.
Check the reel for free rotation and
examine the reel blades for bad nicks that
might indicate a twist or sprung spider.
Check to see that reel blades are
securely fastened to the spiders and that
the spiders are secure on the reel shaft.
Repair as necessary.
Check for axial and radial play in the
reel bearings. Adjust or replace the
bearings in accordance with the
manufacturer’s manual.
9

3.1 Mounting the cutting unit
Open the front shield.
Place the cutting unit on the reel
support rails.
Position the reel front to back until the
center of the reel shaft is above the center
of the grinding stone shaft.
10

If you are grinding with the bed knife in
place, locate the reel so that the grinding
stone will only grind the reel blades and
clears the bed knife, front roller, and any
other part of the reel.
Bring the rear fence up to the rear
roller. Lock down the left side making
sure that the fence aligns itself.
Lock down the right side. When doing
a group of the same type of reels, the rear
fence does not need to be moved.
11

Feed the grinding stone up until it
almost touches the reel blades.
Move the carriage past the reel
support rails and make sure there is
adequate clearance between the grinding
stone and the reel support rail.
If it does not, loosen the two socket
head bolts in the front reel support rail and
slide the rail back. Retighten the socket
head bolts.
WARNING-Make sure everything is
secure. Loose equipment may cause
damage.
12

3.2 Reel Diameter Tape™
The Reel Diameter Tape™ measures
the diameter of a reel by wrapping around
the circumference. It is calibrated so that
each inch is 3.142 inches long or pi (π)
inches long. This will automatically convert
the circumference into a diameter.
The Reel Diameter Tape™ also has a
vernier, which makes it capable of
measuring the diameter of the reel to .001
inches.
Make sure that the Reel Diameter
Tape™ is tight and straight.
13

Locate the zero (0) on the right side or
vernier side of the Reel Diameter Tape™.
Read the measurement just above the
zero.
Each large numbered line is 1 inch.
Each small numbered line is .1 inches.
Each small line without numbers
is .025 inches.
The illustration at the left would then
be 4.275.
To read the vernier, find the two lines
that best line up and read the number on
the right side or the vernier side
This would be .014 inches.
Add together to get your final
measurement
(4.275 + .014 = 4.289).
You should repeat each measurement
you make at least once and until you
duplicate the measurement with in .003
inches.
The smaller the number is on any
given measurement, the more accurate it
is.
14

3.3 Measuring the reel
Place the magnet of the Reel
Diameter Tape™ on a blade at the left end
of the reel.
Make sure that the magnet is in far
enough so that it will not touch the Reel
Diameter Tape™ when you wrap it
around.
INFO-The position of the magnet is not
important because you are measuring from
and to the zero point on the Reel Diameter
Tape™.
Keep tension on the Reel Diameter
Tape™ as you rotate the reel and wrap
the Reel Diameter Tape™ around the reel.
15

Make sure that you wrap it in a
straight line so that the end of the tape
lines up with the vernier line of the tape.
Note the reel diameter, in this case, 4.534
inches.
INFO-The tighter and straighter the pi tape
is, the smaller and more precise the
reading will be.
Place the Reel Diameter Tape™
magnet on one of the blades at the right
end of the reel. Again, make sure that the
magnet does not touch the Reel Diameter
Tape™ when you wrap it around.
Keep tension on the Reel Diameter
Tape™ as you rotate the reel and wrap
the Reel Diameter Tape™ around the reel.
Make sure that you wrap it in a
straight line so that the end of the tape
lines up with the vernier line. Note the reel
diameter.
3.4 Adjusting the cutting unit
Lift the rear roller with the fence jack
so that both ends of the front roller are on
the table.
16

Feed the grinding stone up at the
large end of the cutting unit while turning
the reel until the wheel just touches the
reel. You should do this at the same place
you took your Reel Diameter Tape™
measurement.
While holding the hand wheel, turn the
dial until it reads 0.
If you have the Digital Read Out
Option, push the zero button
17