Wizard WIZ-Kid Service manual

WIZ-Kid®
MANUAL DRUM OPENER
OPERATING and SERVICE MANUAL
Low Volume Drum Usage
Serial No. _________________
Wizard Drum Opener Operating and Service Manual; Version 3.0, Rev D

Wizard Drum Opener Operating and Service Manual; Version 3.0, Rev D
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
SECTION 1 -- GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................... 1
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................... 1
SECTION 2 -- HOW TO USE YOUR WIZ-KID
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SET- UP .................................................................................................................................................................. 1
PLACING THE UNIT ON THE DRUM ..................................................................................................................... 1
CUTTING THE DRUM ............................................................................................................................................ 2
SECTION 3 -- CUTTING WHEEL POSITIONING .......................................................................................................... 2
LOCATION OF CUTTING POSITION ..................................................................................................................... 2
HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................................... 3
SECTION 4 -- PROPER USE AND CARE ..................................................................................................................... 3
RIGHT HAND/LEFT HAND OPTION..……………………………………………………………………………………...3
SECTION 5 -- FACTORY SERVICING ........................................................................................................................... 4
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................... 4
SECTION 6 -- GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ............................................................................................ 4
TOOLS NEEDED FOR SERVICE ........................................................................................................................... 4
FIELD SERVICING ................................................................................................................................................. 5
CUTTING WHEEL REPLACEMENT ...................................................................................................................... 5
DRIVE ROLLER REPLACEMENT .......................................................................................................................... 5
HOUSING BODY REMOVAL .................................................................................................................................. 5
DRIVE ROLLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT ............................................................................................................. 6
HOUSING BODY REASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................................... 6
SECTION 7 – TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................. 7
SECTION 8 – LIMITED WARRANTY..............................................................................................................................7
SECTION 9 – EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING AND BILL OF MATERIALS…………………………………………………8

Wizard Drum Opener Operating and Service Manual; Version 3.0, Rev D
GENERAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
ATTENTION
This section must be read thoroughly before operating any equipment
supplied by WIZARD Drum Tool Co. Failure to do so may result in
damage to equipment and/or severe injury to personnel.
• When using the unit, make sure you are wearing all personal safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, and steel
toe boots.
1. In the event of a temporary power loss, there is the potential that the unit may be restarted
automatically if the power switch is left in the “ON” position!
2. Keep all body parts away from the cutter wheel and roller whenever the power is on!
3. If the unit stalls due to blockage between the cutter wheel and the roller, always turn the unit
off before attempting to dislodge any debris!
4. The chime of a cut drum may be sharp! Caution should be used when attempting to remove
the lid from the drum. It is recommended that PSE (personal safety equipment) be worn when
handling cut chimes.
5. Disconnect the power supply (electrical or air) before performing any maintenance on the
unit!
6. Do not operate unit on flooring that is not level. The drum may tip over during operation.
The following applies to units purchased for use in non-explosive environments:
1. Do not use any of the units to remove the lids off drums which may contain explosive
materials.
2. THE UNITS ARE NOT TO BE OPERATED IN EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENTS!
3. Extreme care must be taken so that the unit is not operated in any manner to potentially ignite
the drum contents and/or any explosive material.

Wizard Drum Opener Operating and Service Manual; Version 3.0, Rev D
SECTION 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The WIZ-Kidä drum opener is a low cost, light weight,
manually operated tool designed to cut the tops and/or
bottoms off standard 55 and 30 gallon steel drums up to
16 gauge thick.
The unit requires minimal set up. The cutting mechanism
is designed to cut through most dents eliminating the
need to form the chime to its original contour. The cutting
wheel is designed to fit between the drum chime and bung
fitting so you don’t have to flatten the bung prior to cutting.
Also, there is only one simple adjustment for height,
making it easy to use for all operators.
The unit is designed for quick and easy repair using
standard tools. Maintenance is minimized by keeping the
total number of parts in the design to a minimum.
SECTION 2
HOW TO USE YOUR WIZ-Kid
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SET- UP
1. Although the WIZ-Kidä is designed to ride over most
dented chimes, it may be necessary to straighten
some dents with a dekinker or to hammer them into
their original contour.
2. Turn the T-bar handle counterclockwise and open the
cutting wheel assembly away from the drive assembly
to give the unit proper clearance to mount on the
drum.
CAUTION
Damage may result from the unit falling off the drum by attempting
to cut severely dented drums.
Damage to the cutting wheel’s blade edge may result from
mounting the unit on a drum without opening the unit to give proper
clearance.
PLACING THE UNIT ON THE DRUM
1. Place the unit on the drum by resting the chime rollers
on the drum chime with the cutting wheel to the inside
of the drum. The chime should be between the chime
roller shoulders. The guide rollers are adjustable and
should support the unit on the drum shell just above
the shell rib (see figure 1).
Figure 1: WIZ-Kid Set-up
2. Check the unit for the proper cutting height position.
The height is factory set, however your drums may
require adjustments to the unit. See section 3 before
continuing.
3. Turn the T-bar handle clockwise until the cutting
wheel touches the chime.
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Wizard Drum Opener Operating and Service Manual; Version 3.0, Rev D
CAUTION
Avoid “Over-tightening” the T-Bar handle. The handle should be
adjusted as described in the following paragraph. Over-tightening
may damage the T-Bar assembly and rear housing.
CAUTION
For proper operation, the height of the cutting wheel must be
properly positioned for each drum type. Failure to adjust the cutter
wheel height properly may impair the operation and could cause
permanent damage to the unit.
CUTTING THE DRUM
The manual WIZ-Kidä is designed to cut most drums in
one lap. If the drum lid is a heavy gauge or hard steel, it
may require more laps. Also, because the unit is manually
powered, the number of laps and the time to cut a drum
will differ from person to person.
1. Turn the T-bar handle clockwise until the cutting
wheel has penetrated all the way through the first
layer of material. If the cutting wheel does not
penetrate fully, it will require another lap. If it has
penetrated too far into the second layer, it will require
additional wasted effort to drive the unit.
Figure 2: Proper Cutting Depth
2. Secure the ratchet to the drive shaft. Set the ratchet
so the unit is driven by the downward push of the
ratchet and the return motion is the upward push.
3. Begin to drive the unit by pumping the ratchet up and
down. After the first few strokes, check the inside of
the drum chime to see that the unit has fully
penetrated the first layer and hasn’t gone too deep.
Adjust accordingly.
4. As the unit moves around the drum, occasionally
check that the cutting wheel has remained level
throughout the cut. If it has moved up or down, the
cutting position may be incorrect. Refer to section 3.
5. After the drum is fully cut, retract the cutter wheel by
turning the T-bar handle counterclockwise and
tapping the end of the handle inward to dislodge the
cutting wheel. Push the unit fully open and remove
the unit from the drum.
6. Tap one end of the lid with a mallet until it either flips
or falls to the bottom of the drum.
WARNING
The cut lid is sharp. Caution should be used when attempting to
remove the lid from the drum. Leather work gloves are
recommended.
SECTION 3
CUTTING WHEEL POSITIONING
To get the best performance from your WIZ-Kidä drum
opener, accurate positioning of the cutting wheel on the
drum chime is critical. Please read section 3 carefully and
check periodically for proper cutting wheel positioning.
LOCATION OF CUTTING POSITION
Proper positioning is not an exact science. Experience will
help determine the best cutting position on your drum.
If the cutting wheel is positioned on the top radius of the
chime (too high), the cutting wheel may rise and
eventually lift the unit off the drum. If the cutting wheel is
positioned on the lower radius (too low), the wheel tends
to bury itself in the drum lid and bog down or stall the unit.
For the best results, position the cutting wheel on the flat
of the drum chime between the upper and lower radius
directly across the point of contact between the drive
roller and chime at least 1/8’’ above the drum lid (see
figure 3).
Figure 3: Proper Cutting Position