Thomas C1014 User manual

USER’S
GUIDE
Alpha and
Delta Plus
Loader
THOMAS APICULTURE
French designer and manufacturer
Of beekeeping equipment
ZA de l’Évangile
321, rue Bernard de la Rochefoucauld
45450 Fay-aux-Loges –France
Tél: [phone]
Fax : [phone]
E-mail : [e-mail]
www.thomas-apiculture.com
Non-contractual picture
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Technical Definition
Total Length : 900 mm
Total width : 600 mm
Total weight : 42 kg
304L stainless-steel
The loader for the Alpha Plus and Delta uncapping
machines makes easy loading possible. It allows
you to load efficiently and quickly frames with no
direct manipulation.
This equipment can position the frames of two
supers at the entry of the uncapping machine.
The loader can be adapted to an already existing
line but the uncapping machine must be brought
to our workshop.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: Before connecting the appliance to a power supply, make sure that your
electric installations comply with current standards (differential circuit breaker
protection, earth wire, etc.).
Check the supply voltage.
Before using the unit for the first time, clean it to remove any residual metal shavings
or filings.
Keep out of the reach of children - Unplug after each use.
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Temperature regulator
(digital or energy doser)
On switch
Emergency stop switch
Power switch
ALPHA PLUS UNCAPPING MACHINE COMMAND BOX
Heating light
Running light
Speed inversor
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Emergency stop
Speed inversor
This small box is fixed on the side
of the loader.
It is derived from the central
control box of the uncapping
machine.
OPERATING PRINCIPLE
Connect the unit to the power supply.
Press the power button.
Press the ON button.
Adjust the knife temperature using the temperature regulator.
Set the speed shuttle to 1 to run the machine.
Set it to 2 in the event of a blockage to run the machine in the opposite direction.
The loader automatically positions the frames in the uncapping machine.
DERIVATIVE COMMAND BOX
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Cleat/bar synchronisation pin
Frame release cleat
chain
Heated vibrating knives
The loader retrieves the frames while the super returns to the deboxer. (see deboxer
manual)
The frames are then held in place by the flaps positioned on each side of the loader (see
photo below).
Using both hands, push the frames up to the cleats. The series of frames must come to
rest against the cleats when they are in the lowered position.
The frame entry adjustment system of the machine allows the frames to pass one by
one.
The next bar pushes the frame down between the knives.
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Hinged flaps
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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION : Disconnect the machine from the power supply before any maintenance
operation. Be sure to protect the electrical parts of the unit when cleaning.
It is possible for the chain to slacken after several hours of use.
To tighten it, loosen the pinion bolts on both sides of the machine and then tighten the
two nuts until sufficient tension is achieved.
Chain blocking bolt
Chain tightening
bolt
Clean with hot water.
Store in a dry place.
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Problem Possible solutions
The machine does not start
- Check that the machine is well plugged in.
- Check the power supply state (power failure).
- Check that the stop switch is unlocked.
- Check that the power switch is on.
The frames jam in the machine
- Adjust the cleat synchronization pin : the frames must be
pushed into the uncapping machine on a transversal bar.
They must not « fall ».
The frames are let go two by
two. - Clean the frame heads before loading them.
Frequent Questions
CAUTION : Unplug the machine before any maintenance operation.

Customer Service :
02 38 46 88 00
From 8:00 am to 12:00 am
And from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
From Monday to Friday
[email protected]
Technical Help:
High season 12H/24 and 6 days /7
(Monday - Saturday 8:00 am –8:00 pm)
Off season 8H/24 et 5 days /7
(Monday –Friday from 8:00 to 12:00
And from 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm)
[e-mail]