Twister T4 User manual

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T4 RAILS
USER MANUAL

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This manual is for both the T4 Tandem and Triple Rails. The only difference
between the two rails is that the rail bars (highlighted green in Fig. 1) are
longer on the triple rails than the tandem. Otherwise, the rails are idencal.
For simplicity, only the tandem rails will be pictured in this manual.
Front Cover: T4 Tandem Rails
Fig. 1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Informaon
Parts and Tools
Assembled Rails
Assembly
Setup
Cleaning
Specificaons
Accessories
Contact Us
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9
10
13
15
16
17
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This manual is for the Twister T4 Tandem and Triple Rails.
In this manual, the T4 Tandem and Triple Rails will simply
be referred to as the Rails.
The Rails support high-speed cung machines and
require special safety precauons to be pracced during
assembly and usage to reduce the risk of personal
injury. Read this manual, including all important safety
informaon, danger, warning, and cauon signs before
using the Rails.
Only allow persons who understand this manual to
assemble or adjust the Rails. Keirton claims no liability for any damage or injury that results from the
use of the Rails by persons who have not read and understood the cauons, warnings, and danger
noces contained in this manual or through any misuse of the Rails. You are responsible for your safety
while assembling and using the Rails. Please keep yourself safe!
Keirton is connually improving all its products. As a result, engineering changes are somemes made.
If operaon or appearances differ from this manual, please contact Keirton technical support for
assistance (see Contact Us on page 18).
General Safety Information
• Do not assemble, use, or clean the Rails while red or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medicaons.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery when assembling, using, or cleaning the Rails.
• Confine long hair when assembling, using, or cleaning the Rails.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CARELESS USE OF THE RAILS
OR OPERATING THEM WITHOUT
READING THE INSTRUCTIONS
AND ACCOMPANYING DANGER,
WARNING, AND CAUTION
NOTICES MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.
DANGER
!

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Assembly Safety Information
• Substung factory parts with third-party parts may result in bodily harm or damage to
the Rails.
• Do not skip any assembly steps. Complete all steps in order.
• Do not mount T4s onto the rails unless all assembly steps have been completed.
• Some of the Rails components are heavy. Always use proper liing technique and two
people to lithe parts if necessary.
• If specified, torque all bolts to the specificaons detailed in this manual.
Operation Safety Information
• Ensure both rail bars are level before mounng T4s onto the rails.
• Ensure the T4s are shut offand unplugged before mounng the T4s onto the rails.
• Ensure the area under the rails is clear before mounng any T4s.
• Ensure the T4s are unplugged and all motors have come to a complete stop before
adjusng the lt of the rails.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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Parts: Components
Reference Descripঞon Part Number Quanঞty
1Rails Base 11-0142 1
2Rails Base Support 11-0143 2
3Plasঞc Foot 13-0317 4
4Li[Assembly 24-0137*1
5Rail Bar 11-0156 (Tandem)/
11-0157 (Triple)
2
PARTS AND TOOLS
Fig. 2
123
45
*Components other than the Li[Assembly are included in this part number.

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Parts: Fasteners
Reference Descripঞon Part Number Quanঞty
A10-32 x Ԁ⁄ƨ” Carriage Bolt 13-0176 4
B10-32 Nyloc Nut 13-0179 4
CԀ⁄ƨ”-13 Hex Head Cap Screw 13-0318 3
DԀ⁄ƨ” x 3ԕԂ⁄ƪ” Clevis Pin with Coer Pin 13-0182 8
PARTS AND TOOLS
Fig. 3
AB C D

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Tools Needed
Reference Descripঞon Quanঞty
iTorque Wrench 1
ii Ԃ⁄Ʈ” Socket 1
iii Ԃ⁄ƪ” Socket 1
iv Ԃ⁄ƪ” Wrench 1
vԂ⁄ƪ” Hand Crank* 1
PARTS AND TOOLS
i ii iii iv v
Fig. 4
*Provided with the T4 rails. The hand crack is for adjusࢼng the height of the rails–not assembly.

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ASSEMBLED RAILS
Fig. 5
LIFT ASSEMBLY
PLASTIC FOOT
RAILS BASE
RAILS BASE
SUPPORT
RAIL BAR

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ASSEMBLY
Step A: Attach the Rails Base Supports to the Rails Base
Step B: Attach the Plastic Feet to the Rails Base and Lift
Assembly
2
Fig. 8 The screw is already inserted on the right side.
3
A
2
B
1
1
1
Fig. 7
3
C
C4
Fig. 6 Torque the bolts to 32lb-in.

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Step C: Attach the Rail Bars to Rails Base Supports
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 9 Remove the coer pins from all eight clevis pins.
1
D
COTTER PIN
Fig. 10
2
Align the lower end of the rail bars with the
rails base supports.
LOWER END
UPPER END
5
Fig. 11
3
D
D
4
Fig. 12 Reinsert the coer pins into the inserted
clevis pins.

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Step D: Attach the Rails to the Lift Assembly
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 13
1
Align the upper end of the rail bars with the
li[assembly.
4
Fig. 14
2D
D
3
Fig. 15

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Placement
Place the rails where the T4s will operate. It is
recommended to operate the T4s:
• On level ground
• Near a power source
• In a cool environment*
• With enough space to place conveyors on
either side of the trimmers
• With enough space to adjust the rails lt.
• With enough space to set up the vacuum outlets with plenty of airflow.
Also ensure both rail bars are completely level before mounng any T4s onto the rails (see Tilt
Adjustments). Keirton can help with trim room floor plans (see Contact Us on page 18).
Tilt Adjustment
The angle of the tandem rails can be adjusted from 0.7° to 4.9°, and the triple rails can be adjusted
from 0.4° to 3.1°. For guidelines on how much to lt the rails, see the T4 User Manual.
It is easiest to adjust the lt of the rails before the T4s are mounted on them; however, the lt may
be adjusted with the trimmers on the rails. If the angle needs to be changed during operaon, the
user must unplug the T4s and wait for the motors to come to a complete stop before making any
adjustments.
To adjust the angle of the rails:
1. Loosen the stabilizer handles enough so they slide in the slots (see Fig. 16).
THE RAILS ARE HEAVY. IF
NECESSARY, USE TWO PEOPLE
TO LIFT.
WARNING
!
*It is highly recommended to operate the T4s in as cold of an environment as possible. Operaࢼng the T4s in colder
environments will improve the machines’ performance and significantly reduce buildup on the machine.
SETUP

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2. Using the hand crank provided with the rails, rotate the adjustment rod to adjust the height
of the liassembly (see Fig. 17):
a. Turn the hand crank clockwise to raise the liassembly.
b. Turn the hand crank counter-clockwise to lower the liassembly.
3. Ensure the rail bars are level with each other.
4. Tighten the stabilizer handles (see Fig. 18).
ONCE AT THE FINAL HEIGHT, THE
STABILIZER HANDLES MUST BE
TIGHTENED TO PREVENT THE
RAILS TILTING FROM SIDE TO
SIDE DURING OPERATION.
DANGER
!
SETUP
Fig. 16 Fig. 17
Fig. 18

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As the rails are heavy, it is best to clean them in place if possible. No disassembly is required for
cleaning. To clean the rails:
1. Spray the rails with a foaming degreaser, such as Simple Green*.
2. Allow the detergent to sit for five minutes.
3. Repeat steps 1and 2two-three mes.
4. Pressure wash the rails to remove the residue (use a plasc scraper to remove any
difficult to clean residue).
5. Dry the rails with compressed air.
6. Spray the rails with 70% isopropyl alcohol or another sanizer.
7. Allow the sanizer to evaporate.
*The Twister Foam Cannon makes spraying foaming degreasers much easier and is available for purchase from Keirton
(see Accessories on page 17).
CLEANING

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T4 Tandem Rails
Part Number 24-0140-P
Tilt Adjustment Range 0.7°- 4.9°
Width 19.5”/495.3mm
Length 51.5”/1307mm
Height 8.9”/225mm
Weight 44lb/20kg
T4 Triple Rails
Part Number 24-0139-P
Tilt Adjustment Range 0.4°- 3.1°
Width 19.5”/495.3mm
Length 76.6”/1946mm
Height 8.9”/225mm
Weight 64lb/29kg
SPECIFICATIONS

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The Standard Height Feed Conveyor will not work with a tandem or triple T4 system, and while the
Standard Height QC Conveyor will work, it is not ideal. It is recommended to either use a height
extension kit on the Standard Conveyors or to purchase Twister’s Extended Height or Stainless Steel
Conveyors.
Item Product Number
Standard Conveyors Extension Kit 27-0006
Extended Height Feed Conveyor 26-0102
Extended Height QC Conveyor 26-0106
Stainless Steel Feed Conveyor 26-10018A
Stainless Steel QC Conveyor 26-10019A
T4 Tandem Adapter - Standard 24-0022-01
T4 Tandem Adapter - Stainless Steel 24-9032
Twister Foam Cannon 25-0024
ACCESSORIES

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Keirton technical support is available between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Pacific Standard Time seven days a
week at:
•
1-888-254-3204
•[e-mail]
CONTACT US
Keirton Inc. |9445 189th St. |Surrey, BC |V4N 5L8 |Canada

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