NOTE!

All gear reducers and reservoirs are shipped EMPTY. It is the User's responsibility to fill all gear reducers and reservoirs with the proper lube and fluids before energizing the equipment.

Contact the Seller if you have any questions regarding proper lube and fluids.

Damage caused by the User's failure to fill all gear reducers and reservoirs with the proper lube and fluids prior to energizing the equipment is expressly NOT covered by Seller's warranty.

Braner USA, Inc. ♦ 9301 West Bernice Ave. ♦ Schiller Park, IL 60176-2301 USA Phone: [847] 671-6210 ♦ Fax: [847] 671-0537 ♦ E-mail: braner@braner.com ♦ Web: www.braner.com

Turret Head™ Slitting Line Operating, Maintenance, & Safety Manual

February 7, 2012

Tubos y Perfiles de Almarza S.A. Santiago, Chile

Important Notes:

1. This manual contains important information relating to equipment capacities, receiving procedures, proper installation, line start-up procedures, warranty policy, lubrication guide, preventative maintenance, machine instructions, and safe operation guidelines, among other topics. It is imperative that all personnel that receive, install, operate, and maintain the equipment read this manual carefully and understand its contents. It is the Buyer’s responsibility to make this manual available to all employees assigned to work on or with this equipment, and to make sure its personnel understand the contents.

2. This Manual is provided in English only. It is the Buyer’s responsibility to provide

translation to Buyer’s personnel who cannot understand English. 3. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ANSI B11.18-2006 Safety

Requirement for Machines Processing or Slitting Coiled or Non-coiled Metal specify certain “User” and “Personnel” responsibilities relating to the equipment installation and start-up, hazard identification, hazard control, training, and machinery “system” guarding. A copy of ANSI B11.18-2006 is included as part of this manual. It is the Buyer’s responsibility to comply with the safety and hazard control responsibilities of the “User”

4. OSHA regulation 1910.147(b), Servicing and/or maintenance specify that activities

such as setting-up, adjusting, inspecting, lubricating, unjamming, and cleaning a machine where an employee may be exposed to injury by unexpected energization or start-up of the machine are maintenance-servicing activities for which the machine must be locked-out and tagged-out during the activity. OSHA regulation 1910.147 covers specific details of a proper lock-out/tag-out procedure and the training and communication requirements. We direct the Buyer’s attention to the Lock-Out/Tag-Out section in this manual and to OSHA regulation 1910.147, and urge the Buyer to establish a Lock-Out/Tag-Out program to prevent unexpected energization and start-up to avoid injury to employees.

5. Upon the complete of installation of the equipment, Seller offers Line Start-Up,

Commissioning, and Acceptance Tests in accordance with the related section in this Manual. We urge the Buyer to read this section carefully and abide by all the conditions outlined within this section. Adherence to the procedures and conditions as outlined will expedite the process of readying the equipment for production. We would like to direct your attention to the following:

6. Following Line Start-Up, Commissioning, and Acceptance tests and Buyer’s

“Acceptance” of the equipment, Seller shall furnish replacements for failed and defective parts and field service in accordance with Seller’s “Warranty”. Seller’s Warranty provides for the repair or replacement of parts designed and manufactured by Seller determined by Seller to be defective. Seller makes no warranty whatsoever on unmodified purchased components and e quipment designed, manufactured, and supplied by “outside vendors” inc luded in a product or products sold by Seller . Unmodified purchased components and equipment supplied by “outside vendors” specifically include, but are not limited to, complete

AC, DC, & servo electrical drive systems and controls, DC motors, transformers, commercial gear reducers, strapping heads and tools, tooling, hoists, and scales. Seller’s sole obligation is to extend to Buyer its rights under any warranty made to Seller by the supplier of such components and equipment. Upon request from Buyer for replacement parts and/or field service related to a failure of “outside vendor” supplied components and equipment, Seller shall provide Buyer with information necessary for Buyer to contract directly with the “outside vendor” for replacement parts and/or field service. Seller shall in no event be responsible for any costs related to parts and/or services ordered from “outside vendors” by Buyer.

Warranty and contact information related to unmodified purchased components and

equipment supplied by “outside vendors” is included in this manual.

NOTE: Fluids are drained from all machines before shipment. All gear reducers, reservoirs, and other component parts that require fluids for operation are shipped EMPTY. It is the Buyer's responsibility to fill all components in which fluids are required before energizing the equipment.

Equipment Manual Table of Contents This equipment manual combined with Seller’s start-up and training is intended to provide the User a clear understanding of the operation, maintenance, and safe operating practices related to the equipment. It is the “User’s” responsibility to make certain that all supervision, operating, and maintenance personnel read and understand the contents of this manual and participate in Seller’s training before operating or maintaining the equipment. If there are any questions related to this manual, or if User’s personnel do not fully understand the contents of this manual, please contact the Seller. WARNING: Never allow any person to operate or maintain this equipment until that person has read and understood the contents of this manual and received operating, maintenance, and safety/hazard awareness training from Seller’s technician.

This manual contains the following: 1. Equipment Serial Number, Specification, and Capacity Data 2. Equipment Receiving and Pre-Operation Check List 3. Equipment Installation Guidelines and Tolerances 4. A Note on Equipment Start-Up 5. Line Start-Up, Commissioning, & Acceptance Procedures 6. Warranty Policy For The Replacement Failed Parts and Components 7. Equipment Lubrication Guide 8. Recommended Inspection and Maintenance Procedure and Schedule 9. Equipment Wear Parts and Consumables 10. Individual Equipment Instructions 11. Explanation of Various Slitting Modes 12. Slitting Line Operational Lock-Outs 13. General Slitting Line Operation Guide 14. Turret Slitter Arbor Paralleling Procedure 15. Hydraulic Slitter Lock Nut Operating Instructions

16. Recoiler Drum Set-Up Procedure 17. Equipment Safety Guidelines 18. Suggested Lock-Out/Tag-Out Procedure 19. ANSI B11.18-2006 Safety Standards

Equipment Serial Number, Specification, & Capacity Data

Equipment Serial Numbers Serial # Description 13029 Coil Loading Car

13030 Uncoiler w/ Hold-Down

13031 Water Recirculation Unit

13032 Entry Unit w/ Peeler, Pinch Rolls, Side Guides, Edge Guide, Crop

Shear

13033 Scrap Cart

13034 Slitter - Three (3) Head 60” x 9.000” w/ 150 HP

13035 Scrap Winders x2

13036 Looping Pit Carryover Table

13037 Pad Tensioner

13038 Tensioner Set-Up Stand

13039 Exit Unit w/ Pass Line Roll, Overarm Separator, & Recoiler Funnel

13040 Overarm Set-Up Stand

13041 Recoiler 20” x 200 HP x 750 FPM

13042 Line Hydraulics

13043 Line Electrics

13112 Entry 4-Arm Horn

Coil Slitting System Specifications I - MATERIALS DATA

Material : Low Carbon HR & CR Steel Coil Prime ASTM Quality

Maximum Yield Strength : 50,000 PSI (35 Kg/mm2)

Minimum Yield Strength : 36,000 PSI (25 Kg/mm2)

Maximum Shear Strength : 50,000 PSI (35 Kg/mm2) Maximum Strip Thickness : .250” (6.35mm)

Minimum Strip Thickness : .015” (0.38mm)

II - COIL SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum Entry Coil Weight : 60,000# (27-Ton)

Maximum Entry Coil Width : 60” (1524mm)

Minimum Entry Coil Width : 10” (254mm)

Maximum Entry Coil O.D. : 72” (1829mm)

Maximum Entry Coil I.D. : 24” (609mm) Minimum Entry Coil I.D. : 20” (508mm)

Maximum Exit Coil Weight : 60,000# (27-Ton)

Maximum Exit Coil Width : 60” (1524mm)

Maximum Exit Coil O.D. : 72” (1829mm)

Maximum Exit Coil I.D. : 20” (508mm)

Minimum Exit Coil I.D. : 20” (508mm)

III - MODES OF OPERATION

(A)- Single Loop Drive Slitting

(B)- Tight Line “Push/Pull” Slitting

(C)- Tight Line Pull Through Slitting Operating modes are “centerline”.

IV - OPERATING SPEEDS

Speed In Mode (A) : 0-750 FPM High-Gear (0-228 M/Min) Speed In Mode (B) : 0-750 FPM High-Gear (0-228 M/Min) 0-250 FPM Low-Gear (0-76 M/Min Speed In Mode (C) : 0-750 FPM High-Gear (0-228 M/Min) 0-250 FPM Low-Gear (0-76 M/Min) V - SLITTER DATA

Number of Slitter Heads : Three (3) Quick-Change Heads

Nominal Arbor Face : 60” (1524mm)

Nominal Arbor Diameter : 9.000” (228.6mm) Maximum Knife Diameter : 13” (330mm) Slitter Drive : 100 HP (75 kW)

VI - MOTOR DATA

Slitter Drive : 100 HP (75 kW) Recoiler Drive : 200 HP (150 kW)

Entry Hydraulic Power Pack : 25 HP (19 kW) Exit Hydraulic Power Pack : 25 HP (19 kW)

Closed Loop Coolant : 3 HP (2.3 kW)

Entry Coil Car : 7.5 HP (5.6 kW) Exit Coil Car : 7.5 HP (5.6 kW)

VII - SLITTING CAPACITIES

Material : Low Carbon Steel

Shear Strength : 50,000 PSI

Slitter Size : 9.000” x 60” (228.6mm x 1524mm)

Slitter Drive : 100 HP (75 kW)

Recoiler Drive : 200 HP (150 kW)

VII - SLITTING CAPACITIES (Cont.) GAUGE NUMBER OF CUTS

Tight Line Single Loop

.250” (6.3mm) 5-Cuts --- .187” (4.7mm) 8-Cuts --- .135” (3.4mm) 12-Cuts --- .105” (2.7mm) 16-Cuts --- .090” (2.3mm) 19-Cuts 11-Cuts .075” (1.9mm) 20-Cuts 16-Cuts .060” (1.5mm) 20-Cuts 20-Cuts .048” (1.2mm) 20-Cuts 20-Cuts .030” (0.8mm) 20-Cuts 20-Cuts .024” (0.6mm) 20-Cuts 20-Cuts .015” (0.4mm) 20-Cuts 20-Cuts

NOTE: The indicated slitting speeds are the maximum speeds attainable at 1/3 the maximum coil O.D. based upon available power and motor specifications. The slitting speeds may vary slightly from the indicated speeds due to final gear ratios. The number of cuts indicates the maximum number of knife penetrations that can be made in various thicknesses. Cut calculations are based upon allowable arbor deflection under uniform load conditions. VIII – UTILITIES Main Electrical Power : 380v/3Ph/50Hz ±5% Control Power : 24v DC Plant Air : 100 PSI Clean & Dry

Receiving and Pre-Operation Check-List

Each piece of equipment was inspected and tested to the extent possible. Because coil equipment is commonly equipped with large motors and capable of handling large heavy loads, Seller is unable to 100% load test, but all components were checked for proper operation and inspected for defects. After testing, the equipment was DRAINED OF ALL FLUIDS, wrapped in plastic film (to the extent possible) for protection during the trip to your plant, and each piece was carefully loaded onto trucks. Another visual inspection of the equipment was made after loading to make sure that there was no damage during loading. Seller insisted the carrier tarp all the equipment for weather protection. Assuming that there was no damage during transport from Seller’s plant, the equipment will be in perfect condition upon arrival at your facility. � It is the Buyer’s responsibility to unload equipment upon arrival. Seller loads with overhead

cranes and is able to load only flat bed or open top trucks. Buyer shall be responsible for providing handling equipment (crane, fork lift, etc.), lifting devices (chains, slings, etc.), and qualified personnel necessary to safely unload the equipment upon arrival.

� Upon arrival and prior to unloading, it is important that Buyer inspect each piece of equipment

for any transportation or handling damage. Following Buyer’s inspection and unloading, Buyer shall prepare the equipment for installation.

The following check-list is a guide for Buyer’s receiving and pre-operation preparation. 1. Carefully inspect all the equipment before it is unloaded from the truck. The equipment was in

perfect condition when it left Seller’s plant, so it is important that Buyer verify conditions before unloading. If Buyer discovers any damage, Buyer shall immediately; (1) notify the driver and prepare a damage report (including the driver’s signature on the damage report), and (2) notify Seller.

NOTE: Without a damage report signed by the driver, it will be understood that the equipment arrived in perfect condition, and was in perfect condition prior to Buyer’s unloading and handling. Any post receipt claim for equipment damage that allegedly occurred prior to arrival and unloading at your facility will be denied unless:

(a) Buyer notifies Seller immediately upon discovery of any damage.

(b) Buyer immediately submits to Seller a “damage report”, to include the date and time of receipt, the transportation company name, a full description of the damage, the driver’s full name, and the driver’s signature acknowledging the damage.

2. Be careful not to cause any damage while unloading. Chains, slings, forks, etc., put in the wrong

place can severely damage machine components such as hydraulic cylinders, motors, electrical boxes, rollers, arbors, and other attachments. Be extremely careful handling the equipment, and be extremely careful not to injure yourself or your co-workers while unloading. Without a “damage report” signed by the driver, it will be understood that the equipment arrived at your facility in perfect condition, with no damage whatsoever. Consequently, it will be understood that any damage discovered subsequent to unloading was caused by the Buyer, therefore Buyer shall accept any and all responsibility for costs related to any repairs to and replacement of damaged equipment.

3. Place the equipment in a protected area after unloading. After the equipment has been unloaded, it must be placed in a protected (heated in winter) area so that the equipment is not subjected to weather related damage, condensation included.

4. Make sure that you cover and protect any equipment that is not plastic wrapped. Dirt, dust, or

any other contaminant accumulating on the equipment can cause damage. Cleaning the equipment of any accumulated contamination is the responsibility of the Buyer, and all cleaning shall be accomplished prior to operation.

5. Fill all gear reducers. All gear reducers, including (but not limited to) small electric gearmotors and

small hydraulic motor gear reducers, are shipped without gear lube. It is unlawful to ship lubrication products unless in an approved container. It is the “Buyer’s responsibility to install all gear lube in accordance with the specifications of the gear reducer before the equipment is operated. If fluid specifications are not clearly identified, please contact Seller for information. Failure of any component or equipment due to lack of or insufficient lubrication is expressly NOT covered under Seller’s warranty. It is the responsibility of the Buyer to provide maintenance that would insure proper lubrication.

6. Fill all pneumatic lubricators. The equipment is equipped with “filter-regulator-lubricators” to service

pneumatic components. Like gear reducers, pneumatic lubricators are shipped empty. It is the “Buyer’s” responsibility to fill all pneumatic lubricators with the proper lubricant before the equipment is energized. Failure of any component due to insufficient lubrication is expressly NOT covered under Seller’s warranty.

7. Lube all equipment. Although all the equipment was lubricated during testing in Seller’s plant, Buyer

has the responsibility to physically locate all lube fittings and lube all points with proper lubricant before operating the equipment. There are many “purchased” components (screw jacks, overrunning clutches couplings, bearings, slides, etc.) included in the equipment that also require lubrication. Make sure that all lubrication points on all these components are identified. Be aware that there may be lube points under guards and covers, so guards and covers must be removed in order to locate all the components that require lube. Be aware that most couplings and overrunning clutches require lube, so remove all guards and check all couplings and clutches for lube points. Lubrication affects the life of the equipment therefore regular lubrication is an important element of proper maintenance. It is the Buyer’s responsibility to make certain that complete lubrication of all equipment and component parts is accomplished before the equipment is operated for the first time, and that proper lubrication is accomplished regularly (see manual). Pre-operation lubrication is an important first step in proper maintenance. .Failure of any component or equipment due to lack of or insufficient lubrication is expressly not covered under Seller’s warranty. It is the responsibility of the “Buyer” to provide the maintenance that would insure proper lubrication.

8. Check alignment of all couplings. Before or during installation, but before you run any motors, you

should carefully check the alignment of all motor (hydraulic and electric motor) couplings. All couplings were properly aligned and inspected in Seller’s plant, but due to bouncing and vibration during transport it is not uncommon to find that components have shifted causing some couplings to shift out of alignment. During installation and before you start the equipment, make sure you check the alignment of all couplings, check that all set screws are tight, and check that all keys are in the proper position. It is the Buyer’s responsibility to make certain that all couplings are properly aligned and lubricated and set screws and keys are tight prior to operating the equipment. Failure of couplings and components due to misalignment is expressly not covered under Seller’s warranty. It is the Buyer’s responsibility to provide the maintenance that would insure that couplings are properly aligned when running.

9. Check to make certain that all nuts and bolts are tight. Nuts, bolts, and set screws can loosen

during transportation. This is due to bouncing and vibration during transport to your plant and is unavoidable. It is the Buyer’s responsibility to make certain that all nuts, bolts, and set screws are tight before operating the equipment.

10. Check to make certain that all hydraulic, pneumatic, and water piping connections are tight. As

with nuts and bolts, pipe fittings servicing hydraulic, pneumatic, and water components may have loosened during transport. Make sure that you check that all piping connections are tight before you start the equipment. It is the Buyer’s responsibility to make certain that piping is tight before operating the equipment.

11. Check to make certain that all electrical connectors are tight. Transportation vibration can also

loosen electrical connections in electric panels. Before or during installation, but before you start the equipment, check all electric wire connectors in all electric panels to make sure all wiring is secure. A loose wire can cause intermittent problems that are difficult to find, so now is the time to make sure all wiring is secure. It is the Buyer’s responsibility to make certain that all wire connections are tight before operating the equipment.

This “receiving” and “pre-operation” check-list was prepared to help you make certain that the equipment you received is in good condition, and to make you are aware of certain duties that are necessary prior to operating the equipment. In addition, this check-list will introduce you to preventative maintenance duties, such as checking for loose fasteners, loose piping, loose electrical connections, and proper lubrication. Please refer to the “Recommended Inspection & Maintenance Schedule”, and the “Equipment Lubrication Guide” included in your manual for a detailed maintenance schedule and recommended lubrication instructions. If you have any questions or comments, or if you need additional information or any assistance, please call.

Equipment Installation Guidelines and Tolerances

Important Installation Note

Seller has provided Buyer with equipment Installation Plans that include equipment loads concrete work, utility trenching, pipe and conduit stub-ups, embedded steel, electrical wiring, piping, and other information. BUYER SHALL IN NO EVENT DEVIATE FROM, CHANGE, OR MODIFY SELLER’S SITE PREPARATION OR EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION PLANS WITHOUT SELLER’S KNOWLEDGE AND WRITTEN CONSENT. If for any reason Buyer deviates from Seller’s Plans without Seller’s knowledge and consent, Buyer shall bear sole responsibility for any and all costs and consequences arising from Buyer’s changes or deviations. Costs and consequences may include costs related to equipment modifications and/or installation (e.g. concrete, wiring, piping, rigging, etc.) modifications, & re-engineering made necessary by Plan changes and deviations, and project delays.

A coil processing system is a “one-off” custom designed and custom built machinery system for which locations, dimensions, and quantities for each and every concrete foundation detail, machine attachment or component, equipment mounting, wire, conduit, pipe may not be identified in Seller’s Installation Plans. Seller will use reasonable care and diligence in preparing Installation Plans, but Seller does not guarantee plans and instructions will be perfect. Installation of Seller’s equipment requires expert skill and know-how in installing coil processing foundations and equipment. Expert skill and know-how would allow the “Installer” to recognize and manage errors, omissions, and/or incomplete Installation Plan information. Expert installation service is available from the Seller. If Buyer elects to install the equipment itself or employs a third party to install the equipment, Seller expects Buyer or Buyer’s Installer to possess expert skill and know-how in installing one-off coil processing equipment. The Installer is expected to examine and understand Seller’s equipment and Installation Plans, and identify errors, omissions, and conflicts BEFORE beginning any work. Seller makes itself available at its facility prior to site preparation and equipment installation to explain equipment assembly, installation requirements, and responsibilities. Buyer and/or Installer is invited to Seller’s facility examine all Installation Plans, equipment, components, and accessories related to the project. This examination will allow Buyer and/or Installer to gain a complete understanding of the equipment, components, piping, wiring, panels, operator controls, and accessories, requirements of equipment installation, and all materials and work Buyer and/or Installer is expected to supply and accomplish at no cost to Seller. Seller is prepared to explain all aspects and work relating to concrete work, mechanical set-up, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, utility distribution and connection, conduit and stub-ups, electrical panel placement, etc. Buyer or its Installer has a duty to visit Seller’s facility to physically examine all equipment and discuss with Seller details of the installation in order to avoid any possible confusion and/or misunderstandings of the required work and materials, and identify any errors and/or omissions in Seller’s Installation Plans. SELLER SHALL IN NO EVENT ACCEPT ANY CHARGES FROM BU YER OR BUYER’S INSTALLER FOR ANY “ADDITIONAL WORK” CLAIMED AS A RE SULT OF ANY MATTER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN SELLER’S INSTALLATION PLANS AND INSTRUCTIONS. If Buyer elects to install the equipment itself or elects to employ a third party to install the equipment, Buyer or its third party Installer is expected to employ its expert skill and know-how to install the equipment so it will perform its intended functions and purpose. Inspection, verification, and/or check-out of Buyer’s or its Installer’s work is available from Seller on a “time & expense” basis as identified in Seller’s Technical Service Rate Schedule. If during equipment start-up, commissioning, & training Seller discovers the equipment installation by Buyer or its Installer is incomplete, improper, or deviates from Seller’s plans, Seller shall immediately terminate start-up and advise Buyer of the deficiency. Buyer shall be responsible for correcting any deficiency prior to Seller resuming start-up.

Equipment shall be installed in accordance with the following specifications and tolerances. 1. Assembly

• Due transportation weight and size restrictions, some machines may be shipped unassembled and require on-site field assembly by Buyer. Unless otherwise specified, on-site field machine assembly is not included in Seller’s scope of supply and responsibility. Examples of machines that may be shipped disassembled include, but are not limited to: Coil Horns (Turnstiles), Slitters, Recoilers, Coil Stackers, Turntables, Levelers, Shears, Sheet Stackers, and Chain Runout Conveyor. Specific machine dimension and weight determine machines that are shipped unassembled. Machines requiring on-site field assembly shall be assembled by Buyer in strict accordance with machine drawings provided by Seller.

2. Concrete Foundation and Pit Drawings:

• Concrete floor, pad, pit, and foundation drawings furnished by Seller are to be utilized only as “examples” of floor, pad, pits, and foundations required to support the equipment. Sizes of any foundation, pad, pit wall, pier, etc., shown on Seller’s drawings are not designed for Buyer’s specific soil and geographic conditions, nor are these drawings certified correct relative to any building codes and laws. Seller’s concrete floor, pad, pit, and foundation drawings are not prepared by a licensed civil engineer and are not suitable for construction. Buyer is obliged to retain the services of a licensed civil engineer to prepare final concrete construction drawings in order to guarantee that floor, pad, pit, and foundations are properly constructed in accordance with loads, soil conditions, applicable laws, and building codes. Buyer’s civil engineer may at its option utilize the load data provided by Seller in its floor and foundation designs.

3. Embedded Steel:

• Embedded steel shall be installed level and square to within 1/64” per lineal foot. The top surface of embedded beams shall project ¼” above the finished concrete so that the equipment is supported on the top face of the beams and not surrounding concrete. Welds and concrete shall not project above the top surface of embedded beams.

4. Anchor Bolts:

• Anchor bolts shall project no less than 6” above the finished concrete floor (10”+ for all Storage & Transfer Horns), with nuts and lock washers installed on the anchor bolts.

5. Equipment Alignment:

• All machines shall be aligned (level and square) at their most critical component. Critical component examples include, but are not limited to, the main shaft of Uncoilers, the OD of Pinch Rolls, the lower blade of a Shear, the Slitter arbor OD, the OD of work rolls in a Leveler, the OD of the lower Tension Roll, the OD of Feed Rolls, the non-expandable segment of a Recoiler mandrel (remove “fillers” if so equipped).

6. Elevation:

• All rolls that support the strip shall be within 1/64” of elevations indicated on the equipment drawings.

7. Level:

• All equipment components shall be installed level to within .001” per lineal foot. • Critical components utilized for strip tracking (pinch rolls, pass line rolls, feed rolls, etc.) shall be

level to within .005” total across the entire roll face.

8. Parallel:

• Critical components shall be parallel to within .005”, or .001” per foot, whichever is less, and square to within .005”, or within .001” per foot, whichever is less.

9. Center & Square:

• Critical components shall be installed within .005” of the system centerline and square with the equipment centerline to within .001” per foot.

10. Machine Spacing:

• Spacing between equipment shall be ± 1/8” • Equipment equipped with “shifting” bases (i.e. Uncoilers, shifting Recoilers) shall be aligned with

the equipment centerline at the mid-point of the shifting base travel. 11. Cantilevered Mandrels:

• Uncoilers and Recoilers with cantilevered non-supported mandrels shall be installed with the unsupported extreme end of the mandrel elevated with respect to the supported end. This condition anticipates deflection caused by the coil weight. a- Equipment capacity from 1,000# to10,000#: .003” per foot b- Equipment from 10,000# to 30,000#: .005” per foot c- Equipment from 30,000# to 50,000# .007” per foot d- Equipment from 50,000# to 70,000# .009” per foot e- Equipment from 70,000# to 90,000# .011” per foot f- Equipment heavier than 90,000# consult factory.

12. Securing Equipment:

• Equipment installed on embedded steel shall be welded with ½” minimum continuous welds. Completely “tack weld” the equipment in position before solid welding to prevent the machine from shifting when welding. NOTE: Always ground your welder on the part you are welding. NEVER allow welding current to pass through a bearing or cylinder because electric current “arcing” could irreparably damage a bearing or cylinder.

• Equipment installed on anchor bolts shall be grouted 360-degrees around and completely under the base or frame foot pads. Steel shims shall be installed to level and support the equipment.

• It is not uncommon for anchor bolts to project out of the concrete at an angle. In those cases, the anchor bolt holes must be cut larger to fit onto the anchor bolts, and a steel plate washer with a drilled hole the same diameter as the anchor bolt shall be installed over the anchor bolt hole and welded in place.

13. Electrical Wiring and Grounding:

• Sufficient electrical power shall be connected into Seller’s electrical cabinets • Properly sized UL approved machine-to-machine interconnecting wiring in properly sized conduits

shall be installed. • Wiring including 10% minimum spare wires shall be provided in accordance with Seller’s drawings. • The National Electric Code requires that all electrical control enclosures be properly grounded.

Buyer is responsible for installing low impedance grounding to earth in accordance with the National Electric Code requirements.

• Buyer shall be responsible for supplying and installing fused disconnect switches in accordance with appropriate electrical codes

14. Hydraulic Piping:

• Hydraulic piping shall be no less than schedule 80 pipe. Pipe connections shall be threaded NPT. Pipe joint compound shall be applied on all threaded connections.

• Flexible hydraulic hose shall be installed between the termination of the pipe and the equipment. Hose shall be “Parker #421” for sizes to and including ¾”. “Parker #304” shall be used for larger hoses. Hose fittings shall be “Parker 43 Series”, with swivel connection.

• The hydraulic system shall be “flushed” to remove foreign matter that would cause damage to cylinders, valves, and other hydraulic components PRIOR to energizing any equipment components.

15. Pneumatic Piping:

• Pneumatic piping shall be no less than schedule 40 pipe. Pipe connections shall be threaded NPT. Pipe joint compound shall be applied on all threaded connections.

• Flexible hose shall be installed between the termination of the pipe and the equipment. Hose shall be “Parker 801” with a “swivel” connector on at least one end.

16. Water and Coolant Piping:

• Pneumatic piping shall be no less than schedule 40 pipe. Pipe connections shall be threaded NPT. Pipe joint compound shall be applied on all threaded connections.

17. Prior to Start-Up: � Equipment is set, aligned, leveled, and secured to the floor � Interconnecting piping is completed � Interconnecting wiring is completed � Electrical grounding is completed � Main electric service to all components is connected � Fasteners are checked and tightened � Power transmission couplings inspected and lubricated � Hydraulic units are filled with Buyer supplied fluid � Coolant units are filled with Buyer supplied fluid � Gear reducers are filled with Buyer supplied fluid � Pneumatic filter-lubricators filled with Buyer supplied fluid � All grease points lubricated � All fixed RPM AC motors started and rotation direction verified

� Hydraulic system flushed � Hydraulic system pressures set � Air system pressures set � Cycle all equipment components � Adjust all pushbuttons & selector switches for correct direction (Up, Dn, In, Out) � Pushbutton controlled components are operable � Fixed RPM AC motors are operable � All operator controls (other than variable speed controls) are functional � Area swept-up and cleared

17. Prior to Daily Operation: � The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Safety Requirement for Construction, Care, and

Use of Machines and Machinery Systems for Processing Strip, Sheet, or Plate from Coiled Configuration specify certain “User” responsibilities relating to equipment installation, start-up, hazard identification, and hazard control. A copy of ANSI safety publications is included in the equipment manual. We urge the Buyer to read, be familiar with, and comply with the safety and hazard control responsibilities of the “User” before placing the equipment in daily operation.

18. Safeguarding: � ANSI B11.18-2006 sub-clause 4.2.5 specify, “The User shall be responsible for providing

safeguarding of the metal processing machines or machinery systems according to the risk assessment, and for ensuring that all safeguarding provided is maintained and used. Seller expects that the User will comply with ANSI B11.18 standards and provide safeguarding (with lock-outs if necessary) to eliminate sources of hazards as identified in ANSI B11.18 and User’s risk assessment.

NOTE: Motors are deliberately installed on Seller’s equipment with the motor manufacturer’s original paint, which may not match the equipment color. DO NOT RE-PAINT MOTORS. Re-painting motors may void the motor manufacturer’s warranty. Re-painting motors could contaminate the motor windings and cause a failure.

A Note on Equipment Start-Up Your new equipment was set-up, inspected, and tested to the extent possible prior to shipment. Buyer is invited to witness and participate in the inspection and testing of the equipment prior to shipment. Due to large load capacities, large motor sizes, concrete foundation/anchor requirements, tooling, and materials (coils, sheets, etc.) required for in-depth testing, it is not feasible to operationally test run all equipment and systems prior to shipment. Consequently, complete powering-up, start-up, test running, and de-bugging of the equipment can only be accomplished at the Buyer’s facility with Buyer’s material after the equipment has been completely set, aligned, secured, wired and piped.

Safety: Safety is of paramount importance at all times, which includes the equipment power-up and start-up period. Always follow safe operating and maintenance procedures at all times.

ANSI B11.18 sub-clause 4.2.5 specify, “The user shall be responsible for providing safeguarding of the metal processing machines or machinery systems according to the risk assessment, and for ensuring that all safeguarding provided is maintained and used”. Seller expects that the User will comply with all “User” safeguarding responsibilities

OSHA regulation 1910.147(b), Servicing and/or maintenance specify that activities such as setting-up, adjusting, inspecting, lubricating, unjamming, and cleaning a machine where an employee may be exposed to injury by unexpected energization or start-up of the machine are maintenance-servicing activities for which the machine must be locked-out and tagged-out during the activity. OSHA regulation 1910.147 covers specific details of a proper lock-out/tag-out procedure and training and communication requirements. We direct the Buyer’s attention to the Lock-Out/Tag-Out section in this manual and to OSHA regulation 1910.147. We urge the Buyer to establish a formal Lock-Out/Tag-Out program to prevent unexpected energization and start-up to avoid injury to employees.

Break-In Period: New machine rotating and sliding components can be “tight”, so new machines should be operated at less than full capacity and less than full speed during a “break-in” period. Similar to a new automobile, new machinery elements and components that rotate and shift will loosen to normal running clearances during and after a break-in period. Some examples of machine elements that are expected to be “tight” during the start-up break-in period include Coil Car lift slides, Uncoiler & Recoiler shaft bearings and sliding wedges, Slitter arbors, arbor lock nuts, bearing chock slides, Tension Stand separator arbor, Overarm Separator arbor, Pass Line-Pinch Rolls, Turnstile rotation bearing, Straightener and Leveler work roll end bushings, Leveler back-up flight guides, Cassette splines, Mechanical Shear crank shaft bushings, Guillotine Shear ram slides, gear box shifters, and other rotating & sliding parts. Running new machines at full capacity and full speeds during the break-in period can result in component damage and premature failures, so a measured ramp-up in loads and running speed is recommended. Rotating-sliding components can run warm to almost hot when new.

Machine Adjustments: During and after the break-in period, some machine adjustments may be necessary as components adjust to normal running clearances. A few examples of normal machine adjustments include: hydraulic and air pressures, hydraulic speed controls, Slitter arbor shoulder and screw jacks, Coil Car vertical lift slides, Tension Roll parallel, Scrap Chopper backlash & blade clearance, Hydraulic Guillotine Shear ram slides & blade clearance, Mechanical Shear clutch/brake, V-belts & blade clearance, Sheet Stacker “flipper” wheel rotation, and conveyor belt tracking among others.

Always use lock-out/tag-out procedures when making machine adjustments.

Start-Up, Commissioning, & Acceptance Procedures This document is intended to describe the formal procedure established for the de-bugging, testing, test running, operational and safety training, final acceptance, and certification of the new coil processing line. These procedures are identified as “Start-Up”, “Commissioning”, and “Acceptance”. These procedures are established to avoid conflicts and to expedite the process of Start-Up and Training. “Start-Up”, “Commissioning”, and “Acceptance” are three (3) distinct phases of the process for preparing equipment and personnel for regular production. Operating, maintenance, safety, and hazard awareness training is conducted during each phase. � Start-Up is the initialization of the line and cycling of the components under “no-load”

conditions. Start-Up phase will be considered complete when Buyer signs-off. � Commissioning is the “non-production” test running of the equipment with coils under a

variety of load conditions. Commissioning phase will be considered complete when Buyer signs-off.

� Acceptance is the demonstration of the equipment operating under “simulated production conditions”, with the goal of demonstrating the equipment meets all contract specifications. Acceptance phase will be considered complete when Buyer signs-off.

Until the three phases are completed and Buyer acknowledges “Acceptance”, the equipment is considered unfinished, unsafe to operate, and Buyer’s personnel not qualified to operate the equipment in a proper and safe manner.

For safety reasons and to avoid damage to the equipment, until Start-Up, Commissioning, and Acceptance procedures are successfully completed, Seller’s technicians are instructed to lock the control panel “Off” and retain possession of the key to prevent equipment from being operated unless Seller’s technicians are present. Upon receipt of the equipment, it is the Buyer’s responsibility to perform all the duties outlined in the “Receiving & Pre-Operation Check List” included in the Manual. Following the completion of those duties, it is the responsibility of the Buyer to install the equipment in accordance with Seller’s installation drawings and the “Equipment Installation Guidelines” document included in the Manual. The line will be considered installed and ready to begin Start-Up procedures after Buyer has accomplished all the following:

1. All equipment completely set, aligned, secured, wired, piped, and cleaned. 2. All platforms, safety railings, walkways, utility trench covers, electric enclosure covers,

etc., completely installed. 3. All debris cleared from the equipment area. 4. All electric service to line components connected. 5. All fasteners checked and tightened. 6. All power transmission couplings inspected and lubricated. 7. All hydraulic power units filled. 8. All coolant reservoirs filled. 9. All gear reducers filled. 10. All grease points lubricated. 11. All pneumatic filter-regulator-lubricators filled. 12. All hydraulic, pneumatic, and coolant piping connections accomplished and inspected.

13. COMPLETE HYDRAUIC SYSTEM FLUSHING SHALL BE ACCOMPLI SHED PRIOR TO ACTUATING CYLINDERS . � Hydraulic system flushing after installation is essential to eliminate all foreign matter

such as dirt, scale, metal particles/shavings that can damage pumps, valves, and cylinders.

14. All electrical connections accomplished and inspected. 15. All electrical grounding accomplished. 16. Tooling cleaned and available for use.

NOTE: Buyer’s tooling supplier is expected to be on-site to instruct and assist Buyer in preparing tooling set-ups . Seller is NOT responsible for tooling set-ups.

17. Test coils on-hand and available for Start-Up testing. 18. Operating and maintenance personnel are assigned to the line and available to

participate in the Start-Up procedures

NOTE: If all the above is not accomplished prior to the arrival of Seller’s technicians, Buyer would be preventing Seller from conducting its Start-Up routine. If all above is not accomplished Seller may at its sole discretion (unless Buyer agrees to reimburse Seller for stand-by time at Seller’s field service rates) recall its technicians until Buyer fulfills its responsibilities. Buyer shall reimburse Seller for additional labor, travel, and living expenses incurred by Seller as a result of Buyer’s failure to properly prepare for Start-Up. I - Start-Up Procedure Seller will provide the services of its technicians for Start-Up after Buyer contacts Seller and advises Seller that the equipment, guarding, and accessories are completely installed and the tasks listed in the above checklist has been accomplished.

Note: Seller requires a two (2) week advance not ice for scheduling start-up technicians. Prior to requesting Start-Up Buyer shall: 1. Select and make available on a "full-time" basis, Buyer's operating and maintenance

personnel to allow Seller to conduct its “hands-on” Operating, Maintenance, and Safety Training Program.

• NOTE: Buyer is expected to provide personnel experienced and skilled in the operation of this type of equipment. Seller shall not be responsible for training inexperienced personnel.

2. Have all necessary tooling on-site, cleaned, organized, and ready for use. 3. Have coils ready for the Commissioning and Acceptance phases. Start-Up is the “initialization” and “no load” cycling and operation of all equipment included in the line. Start-Up will be accomplished by Seller’s technicians with the full cooperation, assistance, and full-time involvement of Buyer's personnel. During Start-Up, Buyer shall allow Seller full and free access to the equipment during normal working hours (6:00 AM to 6:00 PM) and Buyer agrees not to interfere with Start-Up by attempting to run production of any kind.

Any attempt during the three (3) phases to enter production and process material for shipment to Buyer’s customer shall be considered as unequivocal “acceptance” of the equipment by Buyer. Seller shall therefore immediately recall its technician and the three (3) phases shall be deemed completed. Further training and/or field assistance, if requested, will be available at Seller’s customary Field Service Rates.

Start-Up routine includes: 1. Visual inspection of the line to verify that the line was properly installed and that all

components, parts, guards, covers, operator stations, cables, controls, etc., are present and properly installed. • If an equipment deficiency or defect is discovered, Seller shall correct the deficiency prior

to the continuation of Line Start-Up. • If a deficiency or defect related to Buyer’s installation is discovered, Seller will advise

Buyer, and Buyer shall correct the deficiency prior to the continuation of Start-Up. Seller’s technician may return to Seller’s facility rather than awaiting the correction of the installation deficiency.

2. Initialization of line electric system. • Energize all AC motors. • Check overall electrical system.

3. Initialization of the line hydraulic system. • Check for leaks. • Set hydraulic pressures.

4. Initialization of all line equipment and components. • Operate each piece of equipment to verify proper operation • Initialize each hydraulic component and adjust and lock speed controls. • Cycling of all equipment and components • Running and testing all AC motors.

Buyer shall make operating and maintenance personnel available on a “full time” basis in order for Seller to conduct its Operation and Safety Training program, and to assist in the completion of each phase. II - Commissioning Procedure After Seller accomplishes all the requirements of the Start-Up phase, the Commissioning phase will commence. Seller will accomplish Commissioning with the full cooperation and assistance of Buyer’s personnel assigned to the equipment. Commissioning is the test running of coils through the line on a “non-production” basis.

NOTE: The product of the raw coils processed during Commissioning may or may not be suitable for shipment to Buyer’s customers. Sel ler shall not be responsible for the cost of materials, rejections, or any other consequentia l damages. It is the intent that during Commissioning, all equipment and components comprising the line will be operated under a variety of conditions, including full load, in order to confirm its ability to perform as outlined in Seller’s specifications. During Commissioning, Seller will continue to conduct its “hands-on” Operation and Safety Training Program. Buyer shall make all operating and maintenance personnel available on a full-time basis for training. During Commissioning, Buyer shall allow Seller full and free access to the equipment during normal working hours, and Buyer agrees not to interfere with Commissioning by attempting to run production of any kind.

Any attempt during the three (3) phases to enter production and process material for shipment to Buyer’s customer shall be considered as unequivocal “acceptance” of the equipment by Buyer. Seller shall therefore immediately recall its technician and the three (3) phases shall be deemed completed. Further training and/or field assistance, if requested, will be available at Seller’s customary Field Service Rates. Prior to Commissioning, Buyer shall provide and mak e available, at no cost to Seller, all the following:

1. Sufficient quantities of “prime” quality coils conforming to ASTM and ANSI specifications as follows: • Maximum coil weight per line specifications • Maximum coil width per line specifications • Maximum coil OD per line specifications • Maximum gauge and maximum mechanical properties per line specifications • Minimum gauge and minimum mechanical properties per line specifications • Buyer shall provide quantities of coils as above to allow Seller to test and make

necessary mechanical and electrical adjustments to prepare the line to safely process those coils in the operating modes identified in the line specifications.

2. All personnel designated by Buyer as line operators shall be available on a full time basis in order for Seller to conduct its Operating and Safety Training Program.

3. All personnel responsible for providing preventative and repair maintenance for the line in order for Seller to conduct its Maintenance and Safety Training Program.

4. Tooling set-ups for test running slit coils. Multiple tooling set-ups are to be accomplished by Buyer’s personnel on a timely basis.

During Commissioning, Seller shall test run coils supplied by Buyer in order to make all mechanical and electrical adjustments necessary to prepare the line for processing coils in accordance with the line specifications. If any defects are discovered during the Commissioning phase, Seller will make whatever corrections are necessary under the equipment Warranty provisions. NOTE: Unless all the above is furnished on a timely basis, Buyer will be preventing Seller from conducting critical testing, line synchronization, and personnel training. Seller reserves the right to recall its technicians if Buyer is not fully prepared for Seller to conduct its Line Commissioning duties.

III - Acceptance Procedure Acceptance is the phase following completion of Commissioning, during which the line is run on a “simulated” production basis for the purpose of demonstrating the equipment meets all contract specifications.

NOTE: The product of the raw coils processed during Acceptance may or may not be suitable for shipment to Buyer’s customers. Seller shall not be responsible for the cost of materials, rejections, or any other consequential d amages. At no cost to Seller, Buyer shall provide coils conforming to ASTM and ANSI specifications including: 1. At least one (1) coil of the maximum weight per specifications. 2. At least one (1) coil of the maximum width per specifications. 3. At least one (1) coil of the maximum O.D. per specifications. 4. At least one (1) coil of the maximum gauge and maximum mechanical properties per

specifications. 5. At least one (1) coil of the minimum gauge and minimum mechanical properties per

specifications. 6. At least one (1) coil of “intermediate” specifications. Coils supplied by Buyer for the Acceptance phase shall be prime quality coils. Acceptance cannot be conducted with non-prime coils. All coils identified above are necessary to allow Seller’s technicians to make critical mechanical and electrical adjustments for proper equipment operation, for proper personnel training, and to demonstrate that the line meets specifications.

If Buyer fails to provide all coils identified above, Acceptance procedures may be conducted with “limited specification” coils made available by Buyer.

PLEASE NOTE: If Start-Up is conducted without "maximum" and "minimum" specification coils, Buyer understands and acknowledges that the equipment will be limited to processing coils with specifications that fall within the range of coil weights, ODs, widths, gauges, and mechanical properties Seller was allowed to test run during the Start-Up phases. Buyer understands and acknowledges that if Buyer processes any coils that exceed the specifications (maximum-minimum gauge, width, etc.) test run during the Start-Up phases, those coils shall be processed at Buyer's sole risk because at no fault of Seller; (1) Seller's technicians were unable to test run maximum specification coils; (2) Seller was prevented from making all mechanical and electrical adjustments necessary to safely and successfully process the full coil specification range; (3) Seller was prevented from providing training appropriate for processing coils beyond the specifications of those coils made available by Buyer. Any equipment problem, damage, or failure related to Buyer’s processing coils outside the specifications established during the Start-Up, Commissioning, and Acceptance phases shall be deemed “equipment abuse”, and consequences are not covered by the equipment Warranty. Seller’s technicians are available, with proper advance notice and at Seller’s customary Field Service rates, to train operators, test run, and make necessary adjustments for processing coils that exceed the limited specification coils test run during the Start-Up phases. During Acceptance, Buyer shall allow Seller full and free access to the equipment during normal working hours, and Buyer agrees not interfere with Acceptance by attempting to run production of any kind.

Any attempt during the three (3) phases to enter production and process material for shipment to Buyer’s customer shall be considered as unequivocal “acceptance” of the equipment by Buyer. Seller shall therefore immediately recall its technician and the three (3) phases shall be deemed completed. Further training and/or field assistance, if requested, will be available at Seller’s customary Field Service Rates. If the equipment fails to perform to contract specifications during the Acceptance phase, Seller shall make corrections as necessary. Immediately following any corrective action, Acceptance procedures will continue, utilizing coils furnished by Buyer at no cost to Seller, until the Acceptance phase is successfully completed. During Acceptance, Seller will continue to conduct its “hands-on” Operation and Safety Training Program. Acceptance will be deemed successfully completed when the equipment performs in accordance with the contract specifications. If during Acceptance the line fails to meet specifications for reasons outside Seller’s scope of supply and/or responsibility (tooling deficiencies, inadequate personnel, improper tooling set-up, poor master coil quality, etc.), Seller shall advise Buyer and Buyer shall: (1) Institute immediate remedial action; or (2), Accept the equipment; or (3), Request Seller's technicians return at some future time to complete Acceptance procedures at Seller's customary field service rates. Buyer will not operate the equipment until Acceptance procedures are successfully completed. Upon completion of all Start-Up phases and Buyer’s sign-off, the equipment shall be deemed “Accepted” by Buyer, and the operating and maintenance personnel shall be considered qualified to operate and maintain the equipment by virtue of having successfully completed Seller’s Operating and Safety Training Program. The equipment will be turned over to Buyer for regular production following Buyer’s acceptance. 04/03/10

Warranty Policy for the Replacement Of Failed Parts and Components

The equipment “Warranty” (see full text below) provides for the repair or replacement of parts designed and manufactured by Seller determined by Seller to be defective. When the Buyer requests replacement for a failed or defective part under the terms of the “Warranty”, a Buyer’s purchase order number is required to cause shipment of replacement part. Upon receipt of Buyer’s purchase order, the replacement part will be shipped to the Buyer as soon as possible. An invoice for the cost of the part will be generated and forwarded to Buyer upon shipment of the replacement part. Standard payment terms for replacement parts are indicated in the “Replacement Parts Terms of Payment” text below. Buyer is obliged to return the failed part to Seller. Upon receipt of the failed part, the Seller will inspect the part to determine the cause of the failure. Credit will be issued for the replacement part if the returned part proves to be defective. If the failure of the part is determined to be the result of accident, abuse, negligence, improper or lack of maintenance, alteration, or misuse, a failure report will be forwarded to Buyer and payment of the invoice will be required. If the failed part is not returned within two (2) weeks from the shipment of the replacement part, payment of the invoice will be required.

REPLACEMENT PARTS TERMS OF PAYMENT: This invoice covers the cost of replacement parts that Seller shipped Buyer to replace a defective part. Upon receipt of the defective part, Seller will inspect the part to determine the cause for the failure and:

1. If the part failure was due to defective materials or workmanship, Seller will immediately, within the terms of the Warranty, issue a credit for the invoice.

2. If the part failure was due to accident, abuse, negligence, alteration, misuse, or improper or lack of maintenance, Seller will report to Buyer in writing, and payment of Seller’s invoice net 30 days from date of Seller's report will be required.

3. If Buyer fails to return the defective part to Seller within 2 weeks, payment of Seller’s invoice net 30 days will be required.

WARRANTY: All products manufactured by Seller, except those parts customarily replaced during normal operation, is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship. Parts “customarily replaced during normal operation” include, but are not limited to; roll covering, table & strip support covers, tail hold-down pads, tooling & knives, guide rolls, chains, turntable drive pins, flexible electric cables, all filters, fuses, brakes, clutch pads and discs, hydraulic hoses, scrap guides, leveler rolls & back-ups, leveler drive spindles, sheet stacker support wheels, conveyor & wrapper belts, tensioner platens & felt, any fluids. Seller’s sole obligation under this warranty is to repair or replace, at the option of Seller, parts manufactured by Seller determined by Seller to be defective within 12-months from date of shipment, or within 12-months of Notice of Seller’s ability to ship, whichever occurs first. Seller’s warranty does not include cost of removal, installation, or shipping. Failed part(s) must be returned to Seller “freight pre-paid”. An invoice for the replacement part(s) will accompany any replacement part(s) shipped by Seller in advance of receipt of a failed part(s). Credit will be issued for the replacement part(s) if Seller, at its sole discretion, deems the returned part(s) to be defective. The warranty expiration date for a replacement part does not extend beyond the warranty expiration date of the original part. Correction of any hydraulic, air, and water leaks and loose bolts is considered normal maintenance to be accomplished by Buyer and is expressly not covered by Seller's warranty.

Seller makes no warranty whatsoever on unmodified purchased components and equipment designed, manufactured, and supplied by “outside vendors” included in a product or products sold by Seller. Unmodified commercial components and equipment supplied by “outside vendors” specifically include, but are not limited to; AC, DC, & servo electrical drive systems and controls, all motors, transformers, commercial gear reducers, strapping heads and tools, tooling, hoists, and scales. Seller’s sole obligation is to extend to Buyer its rights under any warranty made to Seller by the supplier of such components and equipment. Upon request from Buyer for replacement parts and/or field service related to a failure of “outside vendor” supplied components and equipment, Seller shall provide Buyer with information necessary for Buyer to contract directly with the “outside vendor” for replacement parts and/or field service. Seller shall in no event be responsible for any costs related to parts and/or services ordered from “outside vendors” by Buyer.

Seller shall in no event accept charges for work performed by or for the Buyer in making adjustments, repairs, or replacements unless Buyer requests and receives in writing, authorization for such work from Seller. Under no circumstances will Seller accept any charges not authorized in writing by Seller. This warranty is expressly in lieu of any and all other warranties. Seller makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to products, including but not limited to any warranty of merchantability or fitness of product for any purpose, except as expressly provided in Seller’s warranty. Seller may at its sole discretion suspend or void this warranty if: Buyer fails to comply with installment and final payment obligations as set forth in the purchase order or contract; fails to install the equipment in accordance with Seller’s installation instructions; fails to provide or effect proper maintenance and lubrication in accordance with Seller’s equipment manual; abuses the equipment in any way; modifies the equipment; or is delinquent with its replacement parts and service payment obligations. 10-14-04

Equipment Lubrication Guide This equipment contains a variety of anti-friction bearings, bushing type bearings, overrunning clutches, anti-friction slides, and drive couplings that require regular lubrication for proper operation. These bearings, couplings, slides, etc., are fitted with grease fittings that can be serviced with standard grease guns. In addition, there are sliding surfaces that require the regular application of lubricant for wear resistance and reduced friction. These sliding surfaces require regular “manual” application of lubricant to prevent premature wear. It is the Buyer’s responsibility to locate all lubrication points and grease fittings and lubricate regularly to prevent failure of a component due to lack of lubrication. Be aware that bearings that require regular lubrication can be located under guards, so make certain that you locate and lubricate all bearings that require lubrication including those covered by guards. Always replace the guard after lubrication.

OSHA regulation 1910.147(b), Servicing and/or maintenance specify that activities such as setting-up, adjusting, inspecting, lubricating, unjamming, and cleaning a machine where an employee may be exposed to injury by unexpected energization or start-up of the machine are maintenance-servicing activities for which the machine must be locked-out and tagged-out during the activity. OSHA regulation 1910.147 covers specific details of a proper lock-out/tag-out procedure and training and communication requirements. We direct the Buyer’s attention to the Lock-Out/Tag-Out section in this manual and to OSHA regulation 1910.147, and urge the Buyer to establish a Lock-Out/Tag-Out program to prevent unexpected energization and start-up to avoid injury to employees.

Anti-Friction Bearings Any type of rolling anti-friction bearing will microslip (slide or scuff) slightly, and all bearings will suffer chronic wear at their rollers, balls, and races. The most common bearing race, roller or ball steel is a chromium-alloy, usually SAE 52100 bearing race steel. This is tough, pure material (ranging between 60-68 Rockwell C scale). These materials furnish high rolling mileage, but the hardness makes the races vulnerable to impact damage and pitting from abrasive contaminants (mill scale and dirt). For this reason, thorough cleaning, inspection, and periodic bearing re-packing with suitable grease is necessary. Examples of anti-friction bearings that require regular lubrication and inspection include, but are not limited to the following components: • Turnstile rotation and drive bearings • Coil car axle and camrol bearings • Uncoiler main shaft bearings, mandrel drive/brake bearings, anti-friction sliding base bearings and Uncoiler

hydraulic motor threading drive gear reducer “internal output shaft bearings” • Hold-down roll bearings • Pinch roll bearings • Side guide roller bearings, adjustment screw bearings • Leveler back-up bearings • Leveler gear reducer input-output shaft bearings • Servo Feed Roll bearings • High speed shear flywheel bearings • Slitter arbor bearings, square gear bearings, drive shaft bearings, screw jack bearings, outboard bearing housing

slide bearings, drive overrunning clutch, drive coupling, motor shaft bearings • Scrap winder and scrap baller main shaft bearings • Tension roll bearings, drive bearings, universal spindle bearings, screw jack bearings • Pass line/deflector roll bearings • Recoiler main shaft bearings, motor shaft bearings • Turret Recoiler hydraulic motor threading drive gear reducer “internal output shaft bearings” • Overarm separator shaft bearings • Conveyor roll bearings

Be aware that bearings that require regular lubrication can be located under guards, so make certain that you locate and lubricate all bearings that require lubrication including those covered by guards. Always replace the guard after lubrication. Friction Bearings, Bushings, and Slides Friction bearings and slides include bushings and slides are commonly made from steel, bronze, phenolic, and plastics, and are utilized in low RPM, shock load, high radial load, and sliding component applications. Bushings and slides, like anti-friction bearings, are susceptible to wear from abrasive contaminants (scale and dirt). For this reason, thorough inspection and periodic cleaning and re-packing is required. Examples of bushing type bearings and slides that require regular lubrication include, but are not limited to, the following: • Pit type coil car vertical guide rods, • Uncoiler mandrel sliding expansion wedges • Hold-down roll shaft pivot bushings • Peeler telescoping blade slides, pivot bearing • Pit Table pivot bushings • Side Guide support rods • Crop shear ram slides • High speed hydraulic guillotine shear vertical slides • High speed mechanical shear crank shaft bushings and vertical ram slides • Slitter vertical bearing block slides, telescoping drive shaft, and outboard housing travel slides • Scrap Winder swing-open flange bushings • Scrap Pusher guide rod bushing • Scrap Baller pivoting “bundle kick-out” arm bushings • All Tension Stand vertical guides • Tension Stand Underarm Separator Arbor ID Bushings • Leveler roll journal bushings • Leveler back-up flight vertical guide bars • Exit Feed Table pivot bushings • Recoiler pushoff guide rods, rewind mandrel expansion slides and pull rod • Recoiler pushoff plate spring-loaded coil ID “wiper” block vertical slides • Recoiler expansion wedge pins and pull rod • Overarm pivot bearing • Overarm frame “side-adjust” threaded rods and nuts • Transfer horn pushoff guide rod • Downender pivot bearings • Downender arbor in-out slides • Coil Stacker vertical guide rods • Turntable pushoff guide rods Be aware that bushings and slides that require regular lubrication can be located under guards, so make certain that you locate and lubricate all bushings and slides that require lubrication including those covered by guards. Always replace the guard after lubrication. Couplings Most power transmission couplings, particularly gear couplings, require regular lubrication to prevent premature wear and failure. These couplings are utilized to transmit rotational power from motors to gear reducers and from gear reducers to driven components. All overrunning clutch/couplings require regular lubrication. Examples of these couplings and overrunning clutches include, but are not limited to the following: • Hydraulic motor/pump coupling • Uncoiler drive motor/reducer coupling

• Slitter drive motor/reducer coupling • Leveler drive motor/reducer coupling • Recoiler drive motor/reducer coupling • Leveler, Servo Feed, Roll Tensioner universal spindle couplings • Pinch roll, slitter drive, feed roll, flattener roll overrunning clutches Be aware that couplings and overrunning clutches that require regular lubrication will be located under guards, so make certain that you locate and lubricate all couplings and overrunning clutches including all those covered by guards. Always replace the guard after lubrication. Recommended lubricant for all grease fittings: Mob ilgrease CM-S Recommended lubricant for all sliding surfaces: Mo bilgrease CM-S Mobilgrease CM-S is an extreme-pressure, lithium complex grease formulated with anti-wear agents that provide excellent service under severe operating conditions. Mobilgrease CM-S is suitable for operating temperatures up to 350 degrees F. NOTE: Do not mix brands or types of grease. Thoroughly remove all old grease before re-packing with fresh grease. Chain This equipment utilizes roller chain and silent chain in a number of areas for power transmission. You should locate all chain drives. These chains require periodical lubrication. Examples of components serviced by roller chain and silent chain include, but are not limited to the following: • Coil car axle drive • Uncoiler main shaft drive • Hold-down roll drive • Slitter main drive • Scrap winder drive • Traveling Tension Stand travel drive • Traveling Loop Doubler travel drive • Pass line roll tach/generator drive • Roller conveyor roll drive • Strapping machine conveyor roll & conical roll drive • Turntable rotation drive Be aware that chains that require regular lubrication will be located under guards, so make certain that you locate and lubricate all roller and silent chains including all those covered by guards. Always replace the guard after lubrication. Recommended lubricant for all roller chain and sile nt chain drives: Mobiltac 375, or Drummond American “Duty Master Open Gear Lubricant” Spray Open Gearing “Open gearing”, or spur gears that are not installed inside an enclosed lube filled gear box, are installed on some equipment to transmit power. Open gears require regular “special” lubrication in order to prevent premature gear wear because the gears do not run in a lube filled enclosure. Special lubrication means spraying the open gears with open gear lube. Examples of components that employ open gear drives include, but are not limited to, the following: • Heavy multiple hydraulic motor Uncoiler jog drives • Slitter head arbor drive • Roll tension stand drive

• Turnstile rotation drive • Turret Coil Stacker rotation drive • Turret Recoiler rotation drive • Rotating roller conveyor drive Be aware that open gears that require regular lubrication will be located under guards, so make certain that you locate and lubricate all open gears including all those covered by guards. Always replace the guard after lubrication. Recommended lubricant for all open gear drives: Mo biltac 375, or Drummond American “Duty Master Open Gear Lubricant” Spray Leveler Universal Spindles The Roller Leveler work rolls are driven by universal spindles that connect the multiple output shaft gear reducer to the work rolls. The universal spindles are lubricated by a lube pump that provides drip lubrication from a pipe manifold above the universals. Check for lube flow onto the spindles regularly. Recommended lubricant for Roller Leveler work roll universal spindles: Exxon Teressitic SHP 150 – ISO viscosity grade 150 Dual Arbor Rotary Scrap Choppers Dual Arbor Rotary Scrap Chopper heads are fitted with adjustable backlash helical gearing that drives the top and bottom cutter arbors. The gears are installed in an enclosed housing filled with lube fluid. Check lube fluid level regularly. WARNING: Overfilling will cause lube to leak through the shaft seals. DO NOT OVERFILL. Recommended lubricant for Helical Rotary Scrap Chop pers: Mobile SHC 632 primary lube. Alternate Mobilgear 600 XP 320 Hydraulics This equipment system utilizes hydraulic power units to provide the hydraulic pressure to drive and position the equipment. These hydraulic power units are equipped with various size reservoirs that require filling prior to starting the equipment. They also require periodic inspection to insure that the fluid is at the proper level. All hydraulic power units are shipped empty. It is the responsibility of the user to fill all hydraulic reservoirs with the proper hydraulic fluid. Examples of hydraulic power units utilized in the equipment system include, but are not limited to, the following: • Coil cars • Coil transfer cars • Free standing hydraulic power units Recommended hydraulic fluid: Mobile DTE-25 Gear Reducers Gear reducers are utilized extensively throughout the line. These gear reducers range in size from small hydraulic motor reducers, to electric gear motors, to large reducers (Recoiler and Leveler gear box). All gear reducers require internal lubricant, and all require filling prior to starting the equipment. All gear reducer are shipped empty. It is the responsibility of the User to make certain that all gear reducers are properly filled with the appropriate lubricant. Failure of a gear reducer due to improper lube level, improper lube, or no lube at all, is expressly NOT covered under the equipment warranty.

Examples of gear reducers include, but are not limited to, the following: • Turnstile rotation drive • Uncoiler hydraulic jog drive • Uncoiler DC motor loop drive • Pinch roll drive • Entry Straightener drive • Scrap Baller main shaft drive • Scrap Winder main shaft drive • Slitter motor drive • Leveler and Flattener drive • Leveler back-up worm gear drives • Servo Feed Roll drive • Recoiler main drive • Conveyor gearmotor drives • Turntable rotation drive

Check gear box lube level and test fluids regularly. See Maintenance Schedule section. Recommended gear reducer lubricant: See reducer na meplate . If nameplate does not specify lube, Mobilgear 630 lubricant is recommende d. Pneumatic components are serviced by “filter-regulator-lubricators” that are attached to the equipment. These “FRL” devices include a “lubricator” that delivers metered lubricated air to pneumatic components for wear resistance. Lubricators are equipped with transparent bowls, or reservoirs that require refilling with proper lubricant on a regular basis. It is important that you regularly inspect the level and proper operation of these lubricators to prevent failure of pneumatic components. All lubricators are shipped empty. It is the responsibility of the user to fill all pneumatic lubricators with the proper lubricant before starting the equipment. Failure of a pneumatic component due to lack of air lubrication is expressly NOT covered under the equipment warranty. Lubricators will be found adjacent to pneumatic filters and regulators on all equipment that includes pneumatic components. Look for and be familiar with them. Recommended pneumatic lubricator lubricant: Parker F442P oil. A Special Note on Automatic and Manual Central Lubrication: Some equipment, including but not limited to levelers, flatteners, and high speed shears, may be equipped with centralized lubrication. These lubrication systems can range from powered automatic lube pumps, to manually actuated lube pumps, to manual grease gun type lube manifolds. It is important that you inspect these lubrication delivery systems each and every day to insure that the system is in fact operational and delivering lube to the intended places. These systems are installed to make lubrication more convenient, but they are not designed nor intended to eliminate visual inspection to guarantee that component parts are receiving the proper lubrication. It is your responsibility to always visually check to make certain that lube is actually getting to the intended parts and places. If an automatic or a powered lube system, or a centralized lube manifold malfunctions, or is inoperative, shut the equipment down until proper lubrication is delivered. All lube pumps are shipped empty. It is the responsibility of the user to fill all lube pumps with the proper lubricant and verify proper operation before starting the equipment. Failure of a component due to lack of, or improper lubrication, whether lube delivery system is manual, powered, or automatic, is expressly NOT covered under the equipment warranty. See “Recommended Inspection and Maintenance Procedure and Schedule” for information on lubrication frequency.

NOTE: All gear reducers are shipped empty. It is the responsibility of the “User” to fill all gear reducers, fill all hydraulic units, fill all coolant recirculation units, fill all pneumatic lubricators, and remove all guards and covers in order to identify and lubricate all components (including bearings, bushings, slides, couplings, overrunning clutches, universal shafts, sliding shafts, crank shafts, chains, gears, screw jacks, etc.) that require lubrication, “prior” to operating the equipment. NOTE: Always use proper petroleum products disposal means and methods. Check with your supplier for proper disposal.

“Gear Products” Planetary Gear Reducers are commonly installed on Uncoiler drives

LUBRICATION OF TURNSTILE ROTATION GEAR REDUCERS

Turnstiles are equipped with hydraulic motor driven planetary reducers that provide Turnstile rotation power. The motor-gear reducer is installed vertically inside the round Turnstile base and against the ring bearing rotation gear. The gear reducer is shipped without lube and must be filled with grease prior to operation. Below is a typical gearbox & hydraulic motor drive used on Entry and Exit Horns Grease Fitting Relief

Use the grease fitting located near the mounting flange of the hydraulic motor and fill until grease appears at the relief. This may take several tubes of grease.

07/02/07

MOTOR-GEAR BOX COUPLING INSTALLATION & LUBRICATION DATA SHEET

Recommended Maintenance Procedure and Schedule

OSHA regulation 1910.147(b), Servicing and/or maintenance specifies activities such as setting-up, adjusting, inspecting, lubricating, unjamming, and cleaning a machine where an employee may be exposed to injury by unexpected energization or start-up of the machine are maintenance-servicing activities for which the machine must be locked-out and tagged-out during the activity. OSHA regulation 1910.147 covers specific details of a proper lock-out/tag-out procedure and training and communication requirements. We direct the Buyer’s attention to the Lock-Out/Tag-Out section in this manual and to OSHA regulation 1910.147, and urge the Buyer to establish a Lock-Out/Tag-Out program t o prevent unexpected energization and start-up to avoid injury to employees.

Regular inspection and preventative maintenance of the equipment will minimize costly machine downtime due to unexpected failures, lengthen the equipment service life, and will make the equipment safer to operate. The person or persons assigned to perform the scheduled inspections and maintenance should keep a logbook to record the work done, and to identify areas that require a close watch or areas of high wear and tear. We suggest that this logbook be kept up to date, and the information contained in it shared with the equipment operating personnel since it not unusual for equipment to be abused or improperly operated, causing unusual equipment wear and failure.

Since some of the component parts of the equipment are more prone to wear, tear, and abuse than others, we suggest that a generous spare parts inventory be kept on hand. Spares will allow you to quickly effect component replacements, and spares will reduce equipment down time related to parts availability. Be advised that many parts take days to acquire, and some special parts can take weeks, even months. Mandatory spares include, but are not limited to fuses, switches, hydraulic and pneumatic valves, hydraulic motors, critical electronic circuit boards, couplings, bearings, electrical cables, motor fan filters, coated rollers, Leveler rolls and back-up bearings, cutting blades, fasteners, universal couplings, clutches, and chains. Your spares inventory will depend upon your particular equipment, the manner in which the equipment is operated, the running time, and your experience factor (logbook data).

Many of the component parts included in your equipment were designed and manufactured by "others". These include, but are not limited to, electrical and hydraulic components, motors, wires, cabinets, couplings, gear reducers, bearings, cylinders, actuators, etc. We have attempted to include pertinent purchased component parts data in the manual supplied with your equipment. You should read and be familiar with all component part data sheets, and follow any and all maintenance recommendations from the manufacturer. The component manufacturer’s maintenance recommendations and/or procedures take precedence over the recommendations listed herein. Review and be familiar with all equipment drawings. A complete set of assembly drawings, bills of materials, electrical schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics have been provided for your use. It is your responsibility to review and understand these drawings. Locate all fuses, switches, electrical controls, hydraulic and pneumatic valves, hydraulic motors, couplings, bearings, screwjacks, clutches, universal spindles, slides, lead screws, gear reducers, cylinders, hydraulic and pneumatic actuators, chain drives, chain take-ups, cutting blades, rollers, filters, strainers, etc. Make absolutely certain that you follow recommended maintenance procedures and maintenance schedule for all these components. ALWAYS use “common sense” safety precautions when performing any maintenance on any machinery. Always shut the power "OFF" and lock-out before attempting any

cleaning, repairs, or maintenance. Block-up any machine or component that can lower by gravity if the power is shut "OFF" or a hydraulic line or cable/chain is disconnected. Always employ proper “lock-out tag-out” procedures before servicing and/or cleaning the equipment. Make sure you read and are familiar with the Safety Manual supplied with your equipment before performing any maintenance, and NEVER work alone.

It is for your benefit that you carefully follow this “Inspection and Maintenance Procedure” since your warranty may be voided if these inspections and procedures are not followed. Parts and component damage and/or failure caused by improper or lack of maintenance, abuse, and negligence, is expressly not covered under the equipment warranty.

RECEIVING & PRE-OPERATION DUTIES

The very first step in your inspection and maintenance program begins with your following all the steps and procedures outlined in the “Receiving & Pre-Operation Check-List” that was sent to you simultaneously with the shipment of the first load of equipment. It is important that you read this “check-list”, and follow each and every step before you unload the equipment, and before you operate the equipment.

WARNING! Prior to performing any maintenance and/or inspection, block-up any machine or component that may lower due to gravity if the power is "OFF" or a hydraulic line or cable/chain is disconnected. Always use proper “lock-out tag-out” procedures whe n performing any equipment inspection, cleaning, or other maintenanc e. Make sure you read and are familiar with the Safety Manual supplied with your equipment before performing any maintenance, and NEVER work alone. Inspect the overall condition of all equipment, and report any mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and/or safety defects or concerns to your supervisor.

DAILY MAINTENANCE

• Do not operate any equipment that exhibits any unusual behavior, or if you discover a defect that might create a hazard to any person, or to the equipment.

• Check to make certain that all fasteners (bolts, nuts, set screws, locking collars, cotter pins, etc.) are in place and tight. Tighten or replace fasteners as necessary. Be advised that you may need to remove guards to accomplish this task. Remember to replace the guard when you are done.

• Verify proper fluid levels in all gear boxes and fluid reservoirs, and fill to correct level if necessary. (See Equipment Lubrication Guide)

• Check that all axles, pins, and shafts are in the proper position and have not moved. • Check to make certain that all guards, safety railings, barriers, and other safety

devices are in place. • Check all limit switches and electrical actuators for proper operation. • Verify that all electrical box covers are in place and secure. • Check the condition of all electrical power cords and cables and replace if worn or

damaged. • Check to make certain that all warning and safety signs are in place. Call the factory

for new warning signs if missing or damaged. • Inspect all equipment for any unusual or excessive wear. • Check for hydraulic oil, lube, and air leaks and make immediate corrections if

necessary.

• Check condition of all hydraulic lines, hoses, and fittings and replace if worn or leaking.

• Verify hydraulic and air pressures are at recommended levels. • Verify proper operation of all limit switches and sensors. • Verify that all Emergency Stop pushbuttons are operational. • Verify that all meters are operational. • Drain water from all air filter-regulator-lubricators. • Check all air lubricators for proper lube levels. (See Equipment Lubrication Guide) • It is the Buyer’s responsibility to locate all lubr ication points and grease

fittings and lubricate regularly to prevent failure of a component due to lack of lubrication . Be aware that bearings that require regular lubrication can be located under guards, so make certain that you locate and lubricate all bearings that require lubrication including those covered by guards. Always replace the guard after lubrication.

• Check the condition of all air lines, hoses, and fittings and replace if worn or damaged.

• Spray Open Gear Lube onto all “open gears” such as Heavy Uncoiler open gear drives, Slitter Arbor Drive Gears, Roll Tensioner pinion gears, Scrap Chopper Drive Gears, etc. Use Mobiltac 375 or Drummond American Duty Master open gear spray lube. (See Equipment Lubrication Guide)

• Lube all grease points with Mobilgrease CM-S. (See Equipment Lubrication Guide) • Inspect and verify that automatic lube systems, manual pump lube systems, and

manual manifold lube systems are fully functional and delivering proper lubrication to the intended lube points. (See Equipment Lubrication Guide)

• Clear away any and all trash and debris from the equipment area. • Clean Automatic Edge Control electric eye lenses regularly "as necessary",

particularly when processing hot band coil.

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE

• Perform all “daily” duties. • Inspect all gear reducers for proper lube level. (See Equipment Lubrication Guide) • Spray all drive chains with Mobiltac 375. (See Equipment Lubrication Guide) • Inspect Coil Car axle drive motor sprockets for wear, and the drive chain for proper

tension and alignment. • Inspect Uncoiler drive sprockets for wear and proper lube and the drive chain for

proper tension and alignment. • Inspect all rolls (pinch rolls, work rolls, back-up rolls) for wear and tear. Make sure

all power is "OFF" and locked-out when performing this task. • Inspect all bearings for wear. • Remove all utility trench covers and inspect for hydraulic leaks. • Check shear blade cutting edges for sharpness and/or damage. Make sure the

power is "OFF" and locked-out when performing this task. • Verify Slitter arbor parallelism and digital readout operation. Use proper paralleling

procedure in this Manual. Make sure the power is "OFF" and locked-out when performing this task.

• Verify that the "rubber strippers" have been ground to the proper diameters after knife sharpening.

• Verify that spring return electrical cable reels are operating properly.

• Verify that hydraulic speed control valves are properly adjusted for correct speeds and are locked in position.

• Verify that all pilot lamps are operational. MONTHLY MAINTENANCE

• Perform all “daily” duties. • Perform all “weekly” duties. • Check mechanical shear flywheel belts for condition and proper tension. • Inspect all chain drives for wear and proper tension. • Inspect all belt drives for wear and proper tension. • Check slitter arbors for axial runout and end play. • Check the condition of Straightener/Flattener and Leveler work roll and back-up rolls. • Check the alignment of Straightener/Flattener and Leveler back-up rolls • Verify Recoiler drum bolts, nuts, and stud condition and alignment. Use proper

Recoiler drum procedure as outlined in this Manual. • Inspect the condition of the Recoiler drum gripper and anvil and repair or replace as

required. • Inspect the Coil Car lifting deck side play and adjust side adjustment screws as

necessary. • Inspect the condition and attachment of all electrical cables. • Inspect the condition and attachment of all hydraulic and pneumatic hoses and

electrical cables • Replace air filters on motors and electrical cabinets. • Drain sample hydraulic fluid from hydraulic systems and send samples to a qualified

hydraulic fluid testing facility to test for foreign matter that would damage hydraulic components such as pumps and cylinders.

• Replace all hydraulic return line filters. • Drain sample lube fluid from all 25 HP and larger gear reducers such as found on

Uncoiler loop drives, Slitter drive, Leveler & Flattener drives, Servo Feed drive, and Recoiler gear boxes. Send samples to a qualified lube fluid testing facility to test samples for any foreign matter that would indicate gear or bearing wear.

• Clean the equipment. DO NOT spray solvent or paint on motors.

Drain lube from all gear reducers and replace with fresh lube after 500 hours or 6-months after start-up. Subsequent gear reducer lube should be changed after 2500 hours or 12-months, whichever occurs first.

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE

• Perform all “daily” duties. • Perform all “weekly” duties. • Perform all “monthly” duties. • Drain and flush all hydraulic reservoirs. You may want to hire a hydraulic service for

cleaning & flushing. (Hydraulic system flushing information can be found at www.gpmhydraulic.com)

• Replace reservoir sump strainer (if equipped) • Replace hydraulic fluid with Mobil DTE 25. • Drain and flush coolant recirculation reservoir. (Fluid system flushing information can

be found at www.gpmhydraulic.com)

• Replace sump strainers (if equipped). • Replace coolant fluid. • Open all gear reducers and inspect all gearing for damage or wear. • Drain and flush all gear reducers and replace lube with Mobilgear 630.or

manufacturer's recommended lube. • Clean and paint all equipment. DO NOT spray solvent or paint on motors.

If you or your colleagues believe that additional items belong on this list, you should not limit yourself to only the recommendations outlined above. Prepare a schedule and check-list for yourself, and put it into your log book. If you disagree with something contained in this document, if you believe that we have left something out, or if you discover an error or omission, we request you call us.

NOTE: Replace damaged/failed parts and components ONLY with correct factory specified parts and components. NEVER substitute parts and components without Seller’s authorization or advice. Incorrect parts can affect the proper and safe operation of the equipment. NEVER spray solvent or paint on motors.

Wear Parts & Consumables

Coil processing equipment contains components that require periodic replacement. Parts and components that are expected to require periodic replacement during normal operations include, but are not limited to:

� Fluid filters � Hydraulic hoses and fittings � Hydraulic cylinder seals � Grease fittings � All fuses - 3-phase, single-phase, & PLC � Flexible electric cables � Limit switches, sensors, electric eyes � Coil alignment laser emitter � Motor & control cabinet filters � Directional valve coils � Coil Car electric cable and spring reel � Coil Car pendant pushbutton cable � All poly coated roll covers such as Uncoiler Hold-Down Roll, Pinch Rolls, & Pass

Line/Strip Support Rolls, etc. � Uncoiler drum expansion wedges � Uncoiler friction brake pads � Side guide rolls & bearings � Shear blades � Slitter arbor tooling and drive keys � Slitter arbor tooling lock nut grease seal and pressure ring � Arbor threads � All Micarta or UHMW table & strip support rolls and covers � Scrap edge trim guides � Scrap Winder levelwind eye insert � Micarta and/or UHMW Pit Table strip support bar (on Pit Table at entry of the loop) � Tensioner drag boards & felt cover � Tensioner underarm separator tooling arbor ID sleeve and thrust bearings � Tensioner underarm separator arbor & tooling lock nut � Non-marking tension roll covering � Leveler rolls, back-up bearings, & sleeve bearings � Recoiler drum expansion studs, springs, wedge pins, and gripper components � Recoiler pushoff wiper block & springs � Overarm mounted coil tail hold-down pads � Overarm Separator tooling arbor & lock nut � Overarm and Underarm separator discs and Micarta spacer tooling � Overarm axle shaft outboard (free end) bearing � Overarm arbor tooling lock nut � Turntable chain drive pins

NOTE: Availability of some consumable and wear parts can be weeks and months. Maintaining an adequate spare parts inventory will minimize down-time related to replacement parts availability.

Individual Equipment General Instructions Coil Slitting and Coil Packaging Lines are equipment “systems” comprised of a series of individual pieces of machinery, each performing a specific task. This section provides a general description of the individual pieces of machinery included in the system, and describes the general functions of each piece. A thorough understanding of the information contained in this Manual, combined with available “hands-on” individual training by the Seller's technician will give the Buyer’s personnel the proper understanding of the operation and maintenance of the equipment.

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ANSI B11.18-2006 Safety Requirement for Machines Processing or Slitting Coiled or Non-coiled Metal certain “User” and “Personnel” responsibilities relating to the equipment installation and start-up, hazard identification, hazard control, training, and machine-to-machine perimeter guarding. A copy of ANSI B11.18-2006 is included as part of this manual. It is the Buyer’s responsibility to read, be familiar with, and comply with the safety and hazard control responsibilities of the “User” and “Personnel”.

OSHA regulation 1910.147(b), Servicing and/or maintenance specify that activities such as setting-up, adjusting, inspecting, lubricating, unjamming, and cleaning a machine where an employee may be exposed to injury by unexpected energization or start-up of the machine are maintenance-servicing activities for which the machine must be locked-out and tagged-out during the activity. OSHA regulation 1910.147 covers specific details of a proper lock-out/tag-out procedure and the training and communication requirements. We direct the Buyer’s attention to the Lock-Out/Tag-Out section in this manual and to OSHA regulation 1910.147, and urge the Buyer to establish a Lock-Out/Tag-Out program to prevent unexpected energization and start-up to avoid injury to employees. Never allow any person to operate any equipment until that person receives proper training, understands the equipment operation and hazards, and knows the equipment capacities. Equipment capacities are included in this Manual. Any personnel NOT INVOLVED in the equipment operation should be KEPT A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE EQUIPMENT. It is imperative that the Buyer make certain that all persons assigned to work on or with this equipment receive in-depth safety and hazard awareness training and be familiar with all the information included in this Manual before operating or performing any maintenance on the equipment. It is common for personnel to change assignments and jobs, and the User may assign new personnel to operate and maintain this equipment. We urge the User to make certain that all personnel read the manual and receive training by Seller's technicians before being assigned to work on or with this equipment. Untrained operating and maintenance personnel are not qualified to operate and/or maintain this equipment. Ignorance of safe and proper operating, maintenance, safety procedures, hazard awareness, and equipment capacities can result in serious personal injury as well as equipment damage.

It is recommended that the Buyer contact Seller and request a training session before allowing any personnel to operate and/or maintain this equipment. Training sessions conducted by Seller's technicians are available upon request. An untrained person can be a hazard to himself and his co-workers. NEVER allow untrained persons to work on or with this equipment

WARNING! Disregarding the safety precautions and instructions contained in this Manual may result in serious personal injury. Pay attention to all warning placards, written warnings, and follow common sense safety precautions with respect to obvious hazards.

Entry Coil Storage Horn The Entry Coil Storage Horn is designed to store a number of coils ahead of the coil processing line. The Horn is equipped with multiple arms that hold coils by the coil ID. The arms are designed to be loaded by C-hook or tong type coil lifter. The Horn is rotated 360 degrees by hydraulic motor. Operation: • Rotate "CW"/"CCW" - Rotates Horn clockwise or counterclockwise. The operator controls can be installed in various locations depending upon the equipment and the line layout. Capacity & Specifications: See Line Specification data in manual. Safety: See "Safety Guidelines" included in manual. Maintenance: See "Recommended Inspection & Maintenance Schedule" included in

manual. Lubrication: See "Equipment Lubrication Guide" included in manual. Special Operational Instructions: 1. Hazard Warning! Personnel safety hazards can include: Being hit by the Horn or

the coil during rotation; Pinched between the Horn and a Coil Car, or a coil, or other non-movable items, when the Horn is rotating or the Coil Car is moving; Coils falling off the Horn arm

2. Warning! Always clear the area before attempting to load a coil onto the Horn. 3. Warning! Always clear the area before operating. Keep away. 4. Warning! Always load the coil all the way to the back-stop on the Horn arm. 5. Never allow the Horn to rotate faster than 1-RPM. Adjust, set, and secure flow

control valve at a 1 RPM maximum rotational speed. 6. Never load or attempt to unload coils from the Horn if it is moving. 7. Never allow a C-Hook or other coil lifting device to project under the top plate welded

in the center of the load arms. This can cause serious damage to the plate and the load arms.

8. Horns are equipped with an audible Rotation Warning Safety Alarm energized by the Horn “rotate” control. DO NOT operate the Horn unless the Rotation Warning Alarm is functional. Audible warning alarms may have a sound level adjustment. The sound level is set at the highest level when the Horn was shipped. DO NOT lower the warning sound level.

Floor Level Coil Loading Car The Floor Level Coil Loading Car is designed to load coils onto an Uncoiler. The Car is supported on driven steel wheels that ride upon embedded rails. The "V" coil elevator is guided vertically on camrols, and is positioned by hydraulic cylinder. An integral hydraulic power package furnishes power for travel and for elevating the coil. Momentary contact pushbuttons are mounted in a pendant or radio control station to allow operator to keep a safe distance away from the Car while operating. Operation: • “Left” Moves Car Left when standing behind the Car mast • “Right” Moves Car Right when standing behind the Car mast • “Up” Moves V-Saddle Up • “Down” Moves V-Saddle Down The operator controls are pushbuttons mounted in a pendant. Capacity & Specifications: See data in manual. Safety: See below and "Safety Guidelines" included in manual. Maintenance: See "Recommended Inspection & Maintenance Schedule" included in manual. Lubrication: See "Equipment Lubrication Guide" included in manual. Special Operational Instructions:

1. Hazard Warning! Hazards include being hit by or having body parts run over by the Car as it travels, being hit by a coil falling off the Car as it travels or as a coil is being handled, and pinch points created as the Car approaches the Uncoiler or Storage Horn. Be careful.

2. Warning! Always clear the area before operating. 3. Warning! The pushbutton controls are arranged to allow the operator to keep a

safe distance away from the Car and the coil. Stay behind the Coil Car mast and away from the Car when operating or handling coils.

4. Warning! When moving the Car and coil, NEVER walk between the Car rails ahead of or behind the Car where the coil can fall off. Stay away and stay behind the Coil Car mast side to avoid injury from a falling coil.

5. Warning! Never use a “wireless” pushbutton control to operate the Car UNLESS the Car, the coil, and the surrounding area are within clear view.

6. Warning! Do not operate the Car with a travel speed in excess of 40 FPM. Adjust the travel speed with the hydraulic speed control valve and lock the valve with a travel speed of less than 40 FPM.

7. NOTE: Coil Car “travel” controls read, “LEFT” and “RIGHT”. That means left and right when standing behind the Coil Car mast.

8. Always place the coil in the center of the V-saddle. 9. Never lift a coil or travel with a coil on the extreme ends of the V-saddle.

10. Always completely lower the V-saddle when transporting coils. Transporting a coil with the V-saddle elevated will elevate the center of gravity and make the Car and coil less stable.

11. Make sure that the rails are clear of debris. 12. Never attempt to transport narrow coils that are unstable and might tip over. Use

common sense. 13. Inspect the condition of the electric cable reel every day. Replace cable if the

rubber insulation is cut or damaged. Replace spring if it is not pulling the cable properly.

14. Never use the Coil Car V-saddle as a coil “snubber” while rotating the coil on the Uncoiler.

15. Never stand on the Car while the Car is moving. 16. Never attempt to load or unload coils while the Car is moving. 17. Always use the Car to vertically “center” the coil on the Uncoiler drum. Do not

"hang" a coil on a collapsed Uncoiler drum. 18. NOTE: Coil Cars with built-in hydraulic pumps include an “Off” time-delay relay

that causes the AC pump motor to continue to run for 5-seconds after the pushbutton is de-energized. The momentary contact function pushbutton energizes the directional valve and the motor and pump. Releasing the pushbutton immediately de-energizes the valve, but the motor will continue to run for an additional 5-seconds. This delay minimizes a constant On-Off motor cycle that could cause damage to the motor, motor starter, and overload protection. Check the Off time delay monthly to verify the motor time delay and re-set if necessary.

19. NOTE: Depending upon the Coil Car “lift” stroke and the coil OD, it may be necessary to install a “riser” onto the Car V-saddle in order to handle small OD coils. Always make certain the coil is stable on the “riser”.

Lube Note: The Coil Car axle bearings require grease lubrication once every six (6) months. In order to access the 4-bolt axle bearing grease fittings, you will need to lift the outside frame completely off the Car frame and set it on the floor. The time required to remove the outer frame, grease all four axle bearings, and replace the outer frame is about 10-minutes.

Expanding Mandrel Uncoiler The Uncoiler is designed to support and unwind a coil. A multiple segment expanding mandrel mounted on a heavy rotating main shaft supports the coil. A drag brake, connected via heavy roller chain to the main shaft, provides strip tension. A hydraulic motor jogs the mandrel forward and reverse for threading purposes. The Uncoiler housing is shifted in and out via hydraulic cylinder for strip alignment and tracking. Operation: • Mandrel "Expand"/"Lock"/Collapse" - Expands and collapses Mandrel • Mandrel Jog "Forward" - Jogs mandrel forward • Mandrel Jog "Reverse" - Jogs mandrel reverse • Slide Base "Out" - Moves Slide Base out • Slide Base "In" - Moves Slide Base in • Drag Brake Tension Regulator - Adjusts brake pressure These operator controls are installed in operator stations in various locations depending upon the design and layout of the equipment. Capacity & Specifications: See Line Specification data in manual. Safety: See "Safety Guidelines" included in manual. Maintenance: See "Recommended Inspection & Maintenance Schedule" included in

manual. Lubrication: See "Equipment Lubrication Guide" included in manual. NOTE: Heavy gauge Uncoilers employ “open gearing” on the threading

drive. Open gearing must be spray lubed every day. See Equipment Lubrication Guide

Special Operational Instructions:

1. Hazard Warning! Hazards can include, but not limited to: Being hit by the coil tail as the coil is completely unwound; Coils can fall off the Uncoiler during coil loading; Pinch points between the expanding segments as the mandrel collapses; Pinch point between the coil OD and the Hold-Down Roll as the roll is lowered or the roll is rotated with the coil, Pinch point between the coil and drum when loading; Being hit by a “clockspringing” coil tail when O.D. banding coils for re-stock.

2. Warning! Always shut power "OFF" and use lock-out procedures before attempting maintenance of any kind.

3. Warning! Always clear the area before operating. 4. Warning! During tail-out, the coil tail can fly up and hit anyone standing behind

the Uncoiler. Stay at least 10’ away. 5. Warning! Never cut a coil band unless the Hold-Down holding the coil tail down.

The coil tail can clock spring and hit you.

6. Warning! ALWAYS park the Coil Car under the coil when re-banding coils for re-stocking. The Coil car will provide some protection if the coil clock springs.

7. Never leave a coil on the mandrel overnight. 8. Never place an unsupported coil onto collapsed mandrel and attempt to expand

the mandrel. You will cause excessive wear to the expansion wedges. Always use the Coil Car to support the weight of the coil when expanding the Uncoiler mandrel. NOTE: The Uncoiler drum “expand” hydraulic pressure is set to operate at approximately 400 PSI during coil loading while the line is idling. You must use the Coil car to center the coil ID vertically and allow the drum to fully expand. The Uncoiler expand pressure will change to full line pressure once the line is set to the RUN mode.

9. Center the sliding base before loading a coil. 10. Do not apply excessive lifting force on the mandrel and shaft when loading coils

with the Coil Car. Excessive lifting force will damage sliding base rolls. 11. Never use 2 x 4s or any other filler material to expand the coil ID range of the

mandrel. You will damage the expanding segments by causing eccentric loading.

12. Keep sliding expansion wedges clean of all debris and mill scale. 13. Keep sliding base rollers clear of debris. 14. On Uncoilers equipped with a water cooled drag brake, make certain that coolant

is flowing to the brake before running. 15. When running hot rolled black coils, make sure that you clean all mill scale off the

mandrel and wedges after every coil, and make certain that you apply generous amounts of lube to the wedges.

16. NOTE: When using “Bolt-On Plastic Uncoiler Fillers” for large ID heavy-gauge coil, reduce the brake pressure to 10-PSI or less when tailing-out. This will allow the Uncoiler drum to rotate when the coil tail hooks the Fillers and will prevent breaking the Filler bolts and tearing the Fillers off the drum

NOTE: Check to make certain the main drive-strip tension chain is tight on a weekly basis. Jacking bolts are provided to adjust for proper drive chain tension. Allowing the chain to run loose will create excessive noise, cause premature sprocket wear, and generate shock loading of the drive train.

Uncoiler Hold-Down Roll The Uncoiler Hold-Down Roll is designed to snub the coil outer wrap and aid in threading. The Hold-Down Roll pivot frame is positioned by a hydraulic cylinder. The Hold-Down Roll is driven forward and reverse by hydraulic motor(s). The Hold-Down Roll support frame may be mounted on the Uncoiler housing or, in some instances, on the floor. Operation: • Roll "Up"/"Down" - Raises and lowers Hold-Down Roll • Roll "Forward"/"Reverse" - Jogs Roll forward and reverse These operator controls are installed in various locations depending upon the equipment and line layout. Capacity & Specifications: See Line Specification data in manual. Safety: See "Safety Guidelines" included in manual. Maintenance: See "Recommended Inspection & Maintenance Schedule" included in manual. Lubrication: See "Equipment Lubrication Guide" included in manual. Special Operational Instructions: 1. Hazard Warning! Pinch point between the coil OD and the Hold-Down Roll as the

roll is lowered or the roll is rotated with the coil and a “clockspringing” coil tail. 2. Warning! Keep your hands and body away from the Hold-Down Roll and the coil 3. Warning! Never raise the Hold-Down off the coil unless the coil tail is secured by

OD bands or secured in the pinch rolls. 4. Warning! Always fully press the Hold-Down Roll against the coil O.D. tail when re-

banding coils for re-stocking. 5. Always raise the Hold-Down Roll before loading a coil or while running. 6. Never lower Roll if the coil is not firmly attached to the Uncoiler 7. Some Hold-Down Rolls may have a non-marking roll cover. The roll cover will

become damaged at some point. Inspect roll cover regularly and replace roll if cover is damaged.

8. Center the coil on the line centerline before lowering the Hold-Down roll 9. Run coils on the centerline. The Hold-Down is most effective, and will not "steer" the

strip when the coil is on the center of the Uncoiler mandrel. 10. Hold-Downs for expanding mandrel Uncoilers are designed to lower to about 1”

above a fully expanded Uncoiler drum when the Roll is completely lowered. Do not attempt to unwind or “recoil” a coil with less than a 1” build-up on the expanded drum because the Roll will not be effective.

Recirculating Water Cooler The Recirculating Water Cooler supplies coolant fluid to all water cooled friction brakes in the line. The Water Cooler is fitted with a forced air finned tube heat exchanger and a fluid pump installed on a fluid reservoir. Coolant fluid is pumped from the Water Cooler to the friction brake(s), and back through the heat exchanger. Safety: See "Safety Guidelines" included in manual. Maintenance: See "Recommended Inspection & Maintenance Schedule" included in

the manual. Lubrication: See "Equipment Lubrication Guide" included in manual. Special Operational Instructions:

1. Warning: Employ Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures whenever performing maintenance of any kind.

2. Fill the Water Cooler reservoir with a 50/50 anti-freeze and water mixture 3. Inspect the condition of the fluid pump, fan, and piping every day

Peeler The Peeler is equipped with a telescoping blade designed to peel the outer wrap from the coil, and to aid in threading into Pinch Rolls. The Peeler is positioned up and down, and in and out by hydraulic cylinders. Operation: • Peeler "Out" - Extends Peeler blade • Peeler "In" - Retracts Peeler blade • Peeler "Up" - Elevates Peeler blade • Peeler "Down" - Lowers Peeler blade These operator controls are installed in various locations depending upon the equipment and line layout. Capacity & Specifications: See Line Specification data in manual. Safety: See "Safety Guidelines" included in manual. Maintenance: See "Recommended Inspection & Maintenance Schedule" included in

the manual. Lubrication: See "Equipment Lubrication Guide" included in manual. Special Operational Instructions: 1. Hazard Warning! Pinch point created when the Peeler blade is pressed against the

coil during threading; Pinch point created when the Peeler blade is lowered and/or parked.

2. Warning! Clear the area and stay away when operating 3. Warning! Never climb on the Peeler. You risk falling and suffering serious injury 4. Never run the line with Peeler Blade in the extended or the elevated position.

Always fully lower and fully retract blade before running. 5. Never attempt to use the Peeler Blade to cut OD coil bands. You will damage the

Peeler and the coil. 6. Some Peelers may be equipped with a non-marking cover. This cover is an

expendable item and will become damaged at some point. Inspect the condition of the cover and replace if damaged.

7. The Peeler is most effective when coils are run on the centerline. 8. Never allow the tail of a coil to hit the Peeler at a speed in excess of a slow jog

speed. Slow the line down to a slow jog speed when approaching the tail end of the coil and during tail-out. The “tail hook” will seriously damage the Peeler and adjacent equipment if running speed is in excess of slow jog speed.

9. Use the Peeler to straighten out coil set by bending the leading end of the coil “up” when threading. This will make it easier to feed the coil into the adjacent equipment.

10. Use the Peeler in conjunction with the Entry Pinch Rolls to straighten coil tails. This is done in the line jog mode.

Entry Pinch Rolls The Entry Pinch Rolls are designed to grip and feed the strip lead end into the following equipment. The Pinch Rolls are mounted in a frame at the base of the Peeler. Cylinders (either hydraulic or pneumatic depending upon the application) clamp the upper roll against the lower roll. A hydraulic motor drives the Pinch Rolls forward. Operation: • Pinch Rolls "Open"/"Close" - Opens and closes Pinch Rolls • Pinch Rolls "Jog" - Powers the Rolls forward These operator controls are installed in various locations depending upon the equipment and line layout. Capacity & Specifications: See Line Specification data in manual. Safety: See "Safety Guidelines" included in manual. Maintenance: See "Recommended Inspection & Maintenance Schedule" included in

manual. Lubrication: See "Equipment Lubrication Guide" included in manual. Special Operational Instructions: 1. Hazard Warning! Pinch rolls are designed to pinch the strip and pull the strip into it. Pinch

rolls will cause severe crush and amputation injury if you do not use common sense safety precautions and keep hands and body away.

2. Warning! Always keep hands and body away from the in-running side of the rolls 3. Warning! Always keep hands and body away when power is on. Use proper lock-out and

tag-out procedures before performing any maintenance. 4. Warning! Never touch, clean, or wipe rolls with the power “ON”. Always turn the power

"OFF" and use proper lock-out and tag-out procedures before performing any maintenance. 5. Warning! Never touch material that is running into the rolls. 6. Running the line with the Pinch Rolls closed can cause the strip to track off-center. Open the

rolls when running. 7. Pinch Rolls work best with material in the center. If material is "OFF"-center, the rolls may

steer the material left or right. If pinch roll induced steering is a problem, run the coil in the center of the rolls.

8. Some Pinch Rolls may have a non-marking cover. The covers are a wear item and will become damaged at some point. Inspect the roll covers regularly and replace if damaged.

9. When running “hot band” unprocessed coils, make sure that the coil lead end is not folded-over with double or triple thickness being fed into the Pinch Rolls. If a coil has a folded lead end, do not run it. It will damage the equipment.

10. The Pinch Roll can be used to flatten out the coil tail “hook” by closing the Pinch Rolls on the last 10’ of the coil tail and pulling the tail through at a slow jog speed. The Peeler may be raised up to help reverse the coil set while pulling through the Pinch Rolls.

11. NOTE: Double-Loop Mode – Double Loop Slitting lines are equipped with a lightweight low-inertia idler roll mounted ahead of the lower Pinch Roll that supports the strip in the Double-Loop mode. The small idler roll can be raised to keep the strip off the lower pinch roll, which may not rotate with light gauge strip under no tension. NEVER raise the Double-Loop idler roll when running tight-line or single-loop. The roll is very lightweight and may be damaged from strip running under tension.

Automatic Edge Guide

The Automatic Edge Guide is a light source/receiver that senses the relative position of the edge of the strip as it passes from the Entry Pinch Rolls to the following machine. The Edge Guide automatically shifts the Uncoiler to maintain a constant strip edge position so that edge trim can be maintained. The Edge Guide employs a fiber optic infrared edge detector that senses the amount of light that is received from an infrared light source on an approximately 3/4" wide receiver. A proportional hydraulic valve reacts to the voltage change caused by variance in light intensity. The proportional valve shifts the Uncoiler and the coil to maintain a constant strip edge position. The Edge Guide consists of a light source and a receiver mounted on a steel plate C-frame typically mounted on a Side Guide. Moving the Side Guide re-positions the Edge Guide. The Edge Control should be used ONLY when processing wide oscillated coils. It is recommended that the Edge Detector be switched to "Manual” when threading coils and when processing coils with straight sidewalls. The strip must be under tension for the Edge Guide to be effective. Operation: � "Manual"/"Automatic" Selector - Selects Manual or Automatic Modes

These controls are mounted in the main operator console Safety: See Safety Guidelines in Manual Maintenance: Clean the light source and receiver lenses regularly, particularly when processing hot band coils that generate mill scale dust and debris. The foreign matter can block the light to the receiver and cause a malfunction. Check cable condition and light source/receiver alignment regularly. Special Operational Instructions:

1. Warning! Never perform any maintenance or repairs unless the power is "OFF" and locked-out

2. The Edge Guide is effective ONLY when the strip is under tension. The Edge Guide is ineffective when the strip is loose during threading, tail-out, and in a “double-loop” mode.

3. Make certain that when "tailing out", the coil tail is flattened and does no damage to the Edge Guide C-frame.

4. Clean lenses often, particularly when processing hot rolled black coil. 5. Use the Edge Guide when processing wide oscillated coils. Coils with straight non-

oscillated sidewalls should be processed with the Edge Guide in "Manual" 6. The Edge Guide requires Uncoiler back tension to operate effectively. When the coil

loses tension at the tail end, the Edge Guide will be ineffective. Close the Side Guides to guide the coil tail.

7. Some coils in gauges thicker than approximately 14-gauge can have an excessive amount of "cross bow" (strip curvature). Crossbow will have an effect on the operation of the Edge Detector because the strip dimension from edge to edge (straight across) will be less than the actual coil width. This will cause the Edge Detector to move the coil closer to the edge detector side of the line than necessary and can cause the loss of edge trim on the opposite side. Coils with excessive or varying crossbow should be processed in the "Manual" mode.

8. Always center the Uncoiler on its shifting base before loading coils. NOTE: The Edge Control is ineffective when running narrow coils that break over a pinch roll or pass line roll between the Uncoiler and the Edge Detector.

Side Guides The Side Guides are designed to guide the lead end and the tail end of the strip into the following equipment. The Guides consist of rollers mounted in frames on the inboard and the outboard sides of the strip. The inboard and outboard guides are independently adjusted via heavy threaded rods powered by handwheel, hydraulic motors, or cylinders. Operation: • Inboard Guide "In"/"Out" - Moves inboard guide in and out • Outboard Guide "In"/"Out" - Moves Outboard guide in and out • Some equipment will be equipped with independent handwheels to move the inboard

and the outboard side guides separately. These operator controls are installed in various locations depending upon the equipment and line layout. Capacity & Specifications: See Line Specification data in manual. Safety: See "Safety Guidelines" included in manual. Maintenance: See "Recommended Inspection & Maintenance Schedule" included in manual. Lubrication: See "Equipment Lubrication Guide" included in manual. Special Operational Instructions: 1. Hazard Warning! Pinch points can be created when the Side Guide blocks are

moved together 2. Warning! Never touch the Side Guides while the equipment is on and running. 3. Never over-tighten side guides against material. You will damage the equipment and

damage the coil being processed. 4. When running mill edge coil, the width of the coil can vary throughout the coil. Watch

this closely and open the guides any time the width increases and applies excessive pressure on the guide rolls. Excessive force on the side guides will cause damage to the rolls and to the adjustment devices.

5. Side Guides are NOT designed to move the strip sideways while the strip is under tension and captured in the Slitter knives.

6. Close Side Guides against the strip when the coil tail leaves the Uncoiler. That will help maintain edge trim and guide the strip into the Slitter.

Entry Crop Shear The Entry Crop Shear is a hydraulic guillotine shear designed to cut the lead end and sometimes the tail ends of the coil.

Operation: • Shear "Cut"/"Retract" - Drives shear ram to cut and retract

These operator controls are installed in various locations depending upon the equipment and line layout.

Safety: See "Safety Guidelines" included in manual.

Maintenance: See "Recommended Inspection & Maintenance Schedule" included in manual.

Lubrication: See "Equipment Lubrication Guide" included in manual.

Special Operational Instructions:

1. Hazard Warning! The Crop Shear is designed to shear heavy steel. If you place any part of your body in the shear area when the Shear is activated, the Shear will amputate that part of your body. Be careful and use common sense safety practices!

2. Warning! Never place any part of your body in the shear area between the shear blades with the power “ON”.

3. Warning! Never attempt maintenance of any kind unless the power is "OFF" and locked-out, and the upper shear ram blocked-up so it cannot accidentally fall.

4. Warning! Never hand feed sheets or small pieces into the Shear. Your hands will be too close to the blades, and a short piece can flip and damage the Shear as well as cause an injury.

5. Always clear the area before operating. 6. Never actuate Shear with the strip moving. 7. Be careful to make certain that the strip is not "folded" when shearing. A folded strip is at least twice

the intended thickness and will damage the Shear. 8. With power "OFF" and locked-out, inspect the condition of the Shear blades regularly, and replace the

blades if chipped or worn. 9. With power "OFF" and locked-out, check horizontal blade clearance. Improper blade clearance will

create an overload condition. Clearance is adjusted with shims. 10. Never shear to a length less than 9”. The material can fold instead of shearing and jam between the

blades 11. Be careful when handling the sheared pieces to prevent cuts and injury. 12. Shear blades are designed to be sharpened on the flat face. Re-shimming the blade clearance will be

necessary after blade sharpening. 13. Blade clearance is established by shimming. Clearance is factory set at approximately 10% of the

minimum gauge. 14. NOTE: Failure to cut is normally caused by dull blades and/or improper blade gap. “Flip” both upper

and lower 4-edge blades and shim for a blade clearance at to 10% of the minimum gauge. Verify the clearance is correct across the entire blade length.

15. BLADE SHARPENING: Shear blades are sharpened by grinding the front and back blade “face”, not the narrower top and bottom. Re-sharpened Shear blades to have 32 RMS surface finish or better. Blade gap must be re-shimmed after sharpening.

Turret Slitter The Turret Slitter is designed to slit a full width coil into narrow slit coils utilizing rotary slitter knives and spacers mounted on upper and lower arbors. The Turret Slitter is equipped with multiple sets of tooling arbors mounted on a Turret for quick positioning into the slitting line. The arbors are supported by screw jacks, which raise and lower for re-tooling and slitting. Operation: • Slitter Arbor "Up"/"Dn" - Raises and lowers slitter arbors • Outboard Housing "In"/"Out" - Moves Outboard housing in and out • Slitter "Jog" - Jogs slitter arbors forward • Slitter Speed Potentiometer - Adjusts the running speed • Entry Unit Travel “In”/”Out” - Moves Entry Unit in and out of line These operator controls are installed in various locations depending upon the equipment and line layout. Capacity & Specifications: See Line Specification data in manual. Safety: See "Safety Guidelines" included in manual. Maintenance: See "Recommended Inspection & Maintenance Schedule" included in manual. Lubrication: See "Equipment Lubrication Guide" included in manual.

NOTE: Slitters employ “open gearing” on the arbor drive. Open gearing must be spray lubed every day. See Equipment Lubrication Guide

Special Operational Instructions: 1. Hazard Warning! The slitter is designed to pull material into metal cutting knives, and the

slitter will amputate any part of your hands and body that is caught in the in-feed pinch point. Never place your hands and body near the entry side of the slitter unless the power is "OFF" and locked-out. Use common sense safety precautions.

2. Hazard Warning! Never stand at the exit side the slitter when the slitter is ready to thread or threading material. You risk being crushed or severely cut by the front edge of material as it leaves the slitter. Turn the power "OFF" before entering the area in front of or behind the slitter.

3. Warning! Never apply tape or any other materials to slitter tooling and stripper rings while running the Slitter. You can be pulled into the knives and severely injured.

4. Warning! Never touch or wipe the slitter knives or rubber strippers from the entry or in-feed side unless the power is "OFF" and locked-out.

5. Warning! Never attempt to perform maintenance of any kind or inspect the tooling from the entry side of the slitter unless power is turned "OFF". Always use proper lock-out/tag-out procedures before performing maintenance.

6. Warning! Never touch the arbors, tooling, or material when the slitter is "ON" or in operation. 7. Warning! Never touch the slit strips or scrap while the slitter is running. 8. Warning! Never stand behind (at the exit side) the Slitter when threading a coil through the

Slitter. You can be trapped between the Slitter and adjacent equipment and be seriously injured by the strips as they are pushed out of the Slitter onto adjacent equipment.

9. Check arbor parallelism every week. Never operate Slitter if arbors are not parallel. 10. Check arbor end play every month. 11. Check screw jack backlash every two (2) months and adjust as necessary.

12. Run material in the center of the arbors. This will load the inboard and outboard bearing blocks and screw jacks equally.

13. Apply a light coating of lube to the arbor, then wipe clean each time you change tooling. 14. Never allow the slitter tooling lock nut to project beyond the threads when tightened on the

slitter arbors. Check to make certain that the lock nuts do not touch the outboard housing when the housing is engaged in the running position. You will damage the outboard bearing housing and bearings if the nut scuffs the housing.

15. Make certain that the slitter knives are sharp and the knives and spacers are clean and in good condition before installing.

16. Make certain to use proper horizontal and vertical clearances. 17. Make certain that rubber stripper rings are properly ground to size and not oversize,

particularly when slitting heavy gauge. Oversize (diameter) stripper rings will cause excessive arbor loading and can damage the arbors and bearings.

18. Check screw jack backlash once a month, and adjust if backlash is discovered. 19. Tooling lock nut threads are custom fit for each arbor, so one nut may or may not fit properly

onto a different arbor. DO NOT MIX JET NUTS FROM ONE ARBOR TO ANOTHER. 20. Never over-tighten hydraulic Jet Nuts against the tooling. It will be hard to remove. Hand

tighten the Jet Nut, and pump the grease gun with to obtain equal pressure on each arbor. Don't forget to push the pressure ring into the face before mounting the Jet Nut on the threads.

21. Never drop the Jet Nut onto the unthreaded arbor journal. You will damage the nut threads and damage the arbor journal.

22. Clean the arbor threads and lock nut threads regularly. 23. Pay close attention to the knives while lowering. If knives hit together, the knife and the

Slitter can be damaged. 24. Never raise the upper arbor to the top of the housing opening. This will damage the screw

jacks. 25. Clear the area before changing heads and when ready to run. 26. NOTE: The minimum scrap edge trim on each side should be at least 2x the material

thickness or 3/8” wide, whichever is greater. Heavy gauge coil and hot band coil often require wider scrap edge trim because of the natural width variation throughout the coil. Coils with heavy “cross-bow” will require wider edge trim. Attempting to run with less edge trim scrap can result in frequent loss of edge trim and reduced productivity.

27. Additional scrap side trim is necessary during Start-Up and Commissioning and until the operators are accustomed to operating the equipment. Edge trim can be reduced by experience.

28. Adjust the Slitter knife diameter compensation pot in the DC drive cabinet for approximately every 1/8” of knife diameter “grind-down”. This is necessary because the Slitter lineal speed will run slower as the knife OD is reduced.

29. Maintaining correct horizontal knife clearance is the most important factor in achieving a good slit edge. Always employ correct horizontal knife clearance based upon the material thickness and shear strength. Higher strength materials require more clearance than lower strength and softer material. Wobbling knives can cause poor edge condition and edge wave. Wobbling knives are commonly caused by use of plastic shims, damaged knives and spacers, foreign matter in set-ups, and/or loose arbor bearings.

30. NOTE: The Slitter bearing housings will heat-up when slitting multiple thin gauge coils. Slitter arbors rotating in the bearings would generate heat for nearly 25-minutes when slitting a .010” x 60” OD coil at 1,000 FPM. Heat build-up in the bearing housings and arbors (via heat transfer) is a normal occurrence when slitting consecutive large OD thin gauge coils with little time for heat dissipation. Bearing running temperatures can be 200-degrees with no ill effect other than changing lube viscosity. Re-greasing arbor bearings after slitting three (3) consecutive large OD thin gauge coils is recommended.

Bottom Drop Scrap Winder The Scrap Winder rewinds scrap edge trim generated from a coil slitting operation into a compact bundle. The scrap is wound onto a tapered mandrel and contained by large diameter side plates. A hydraulic motor powers the winding mandrel. A hydraulic cylinder powered "levelwind" carries the scrap strands back and forth across the face of the mandrels to wind even bundles. The winding mandrel unloads scrap bundle by opening via hydraulic cylinder. The scrap bundle is ejected when the Winder flange plates open. Winding tension is controlled by a hydraulic pressure regulator mounted at the main line operator console. Operation: • Winder "On"/"OFF" - Turns Winder on and "OFF" • Winder "Jog" - Jogs Winder forward • Winder "Unload"/"Close" - Opens and closed Winder for unloading

bundle • Winder Tension Regulator - Adjusts winding tension These operator controls are installed in various locations depending upon the equipment and line layout. Safety: See "Safety Guidelines" included in manual. Maintenance: See "Recommended Inspection & Maintenance Schedule" included in manual. Lubrication: See "Equipment Lubrication Guide" included in manual. Special Operational Instructions: 1. Hazard Warning! The Scrap Winder is designed to pull scrap into the winding drum.

Keep hands and body away from the Winder, the levelwind, and the scrap with power ON.

2. Warning! Always turn power "OFF" before attempting to thread scrap through the levelwind and into the Scrap Winder.

3. Warning! Never attempt to clear jammed scrap strands unless the Winder is "OFF" and power is locked-out.

4. Warning! Never place your hands, arms, or any part of your body in the area of the levelwind travel unless the power is "OFF" and power is locked-out.

5. Warning! Always keep all persons away from the Scrap Winder and the scrap while running

6. Warning! Always clear the area before turning the Winder “ON”. 7. Adjust winding tension according to material size and strength. 8. Make certain that winding mandrels are completely closed before running 9. Clear the area and unload the Scrap Winder after every coil. 10. Set and lock levelwind cylinder speed control valves for slow and smooth travel back

and forth. Never allow levelwind to move too fast. Travel time in each direction should be about 10-seconds.

11. Make sure to keep scrap tight at all times, even when jogging the line. If the scrap is allowed to loosen, it can jump outside the winding flanges and wrap around the shaft bearings and damage the bearings. Pay attention and make certain that the scrap is not winding outside the flanges.

12. Never attempt to feed or otherwise handle scrap with the power ON. 13. Never allow the Scrap Winder to run freely without a scrap strand to restrict the

rotation speed. 14. Keep everyone away from the scrap and the entry side of the Scrap Winder at all

times. 15. NOTE: The minimum scrap edge trim on each side should be at least 2x the

material thickness or 3/8” wide, whichever is greater. Heavy gauge coil and hot band coil often require wider scrap edge trim because of the natural width variation throughout the coil. Coils with heavy “cross-bow” may require wider edge trim. Attempting to run with less edge trim scrap may result in frequent loss of edge trim and reduced productivity.

Looping Pit Carryover Table The Looping Pit Carryover Table is designed to carry slit strips from the slitter, across the looping pit, to the tension stand. The Table is raised and lowered by a hydraulic cylinder from the slitter side of the looping pit. Operation: • Table "Up"/"Dn" - Moves Table up and down These operator controls are installed in various locations depending upon the equipment and line layout. Capacity & Specifications: See Line Specification data in manual. Safety: See "Safety Guidelines" included in manual. Maintenance: See "Recommended Inspection & Maintenance Schedule" included in manual. Lubrication: See "Equipment Lubrication Guide" included in manual. Special Operational Instructions:

1. Hazard Warning! Never stand or climb on the Pit Table. You risk serious injury or death if the Table lowers and you are dropped into the pit. Keep off the table!

2. Warning! Never perform any work on the Pit Table unless it is blocked-up in position and the power is "OFF" and locked-out. Don't forget to remove blocks when done with the work.

3. Warning! Never use an overhead crane to lower anyone into the looping pit. The crane wire rope will unravel and the hook will fall of the drum and drop into the pit.

4. Warning! You have a responsibility to determine at a safe procedure and method for cleaning-out the looping pit. Never use a ladder or any other device or method that might put a person in danger of falling into the pit.

5. Do not operate the equipment unless loop pit guards are properly installed. 6. Set and secure the table hydraulic cylinder speed control valve for a smooth non-

jarring motion. 7. Never "bounce" the table up and down in an attempt to align strips in the

separator. This will damage the equipment. 8. Some tables are equipped with non-marking surfaces. These surfaces will

become damaged, so inspect these surfaces regularly and replace as necessary. 9. Clear the area before moving the Table 10. Pit Tables are equipped with a round nylon or Micarta bar that supports the strips

from the bottom immediately before the loop pit. The support bar is bolted in-place and is NOT supposed to rotate. Rotation can cause the strips to swing in the pit. The bar can be repositioned when worn by rotating 45-degrees and re-tightening the attachment bolts. The bar is expected to wear and should be replaced when worn. A felt pad can be placed over the nylon bar if any strip scratching is noticed.

Pad Tension Stand The Pad Tension Stand is designed to guide and separate the strips and to create tension in the strip for winding. Strips are guided and separated by a tooled separator spindle(s). Strip tension is created when it is pulled through fabric faced air or hydraulic cylinder clamped pads. Operation: • Tension Pad "Open"/"Close" - Opens and closes tension pads • Tension Stand Drag Pressure Regulator - Adjusts pad clamping force These operator controls are installed in various locations depending upon the equipment and line layout. Capacity & Specifications: See Line Specification data in manual. Safety: See "Safety Guidelines" included in manual. Maintenance: See "Recommended Inspection & Maintenance Schedule" included in

manual. Lubrication: See "Equipment Lubrication Guide" included in manual. Special Operational Instructions: 1. Hazard Warning! The pads are clamped together with powerful cylinders that can

crush any part of your body that is placed between the pads as they are closed. Keep away from the pinch point.

2. Warning! Clear the area before operating. 3. Warning! Keep hands and fingers away from the tension pad pinch points with

power on. 4. Warning! Never touch the strip while running. You risk cuts and serious injury. 5. NOTE: Apply lube to the separator spindle ID bushings every tool change. 6. Secure tooling on separator spindle by tightening the set-screws on the lock nut

against a hardened disc, not against a phenolic spacer. 7. Always use clean tension pad covers. Replace pad covers regularly with an

approved material. 8. Check pad covers for wear after each coil. Excessively worn pad covers can change

strip tension and cause scratching. 9. Change pad covers as necessary and make sure the pad cover staples do not

contact the strip. 10. Always turn power "OFF" when changing the pads and covers. 11. The wooden pad onto which the covers are attached can wear-out from repeated

stapling. Replace the wooden pads with identical dimensions. Replacement pads that are too low can damage the entry separator spindle ID sleeve bushings.

12. Running strips in the center of the pads will produce the best results. 13. Create a data sheet with running pressures for various products based upon

experience.

Recoiler Threading/Feed Table

The Recoiler Threading/Feed table is a flat table positioned by a pneumatic cylinder, designed to thread and feed slit strip from the Exit Unit to the Recoiler drum. The Table is mounted on and pivoted from the Exit Unit. Operation: • Table "Up"/"Down" - Positions table up and down These operator controls are installed in various locations depending upon the equipment and line layout. Capacity & Specifications: See Line Specification data in manual. Safety: See "Safety Guidelines" included in manual. Maintenance: See "Recommended Inspection & Maintenance Schedule" included in manual. Lubrication: See "Equipment Lubrication Guide" included in manual. Special Operational Instructions: 1. Hazard Warning! The Table is capable of crushing you if you place yourself in the

pinch point between the Table and the Recoiler or the Table and the Exit Unit frame when the Table is moved. Stay away from the Table.

2. Warning! NEVER stand between the Table and the Recoiler drum when the power is "On".

3. Warning! NEVER stand or walk or crawl under the Table when it is raised. 4. Warning! Make certain that the area is clear before positioning the Feed Table 5. Warning! Never climb on the Table 6. Clear the area and elevate Table when feeding strips to Recoiler 7. Clear the area and lower table when running 8. Some Tables are equipped with non-marking covers. Inspect and replace covers if

damaged.

Recoiler The Recoiler is designed to rewind full and slit width coils onto a fixed diameter winding drum. The winding drum is mounted on a large main shaft that is rotated by an adjustable speed DC motor driving through a gear reducer. The winding drum is expanded to a running diameter, and collapsed to an unloading diameter by a hydraulic cylinder. This cylinder also actuates a stock gripper bar that secures the strip ends in the drum. A pusher plate powered by a hydraulic cylinder operates in conjunction with the Coil Unloading Car to remove coils from the rewind drum. Operation: • Winding drum speed control - Controls winding speed • Drum "Jog FWD" - Jogs drum forward • Drum "Jog Reverse" - Jogs drum reverse • Drum "Expand"/"Collapse" - Expands and collapses drum • Pusher "Out" - Extends pusher • Pusher "In" - Retracts pusher Operator controls are installed in various locations depending upon the equipment and line layout. Capacity & Specifications: See Line Specification data in manual. Safety: See "Safety Guidelines" included in manual. Maintenance: See "Recommended Inspection & Maintenance Schedule" included in manual. Lubrication: See "Equipment Lubrication Guide" included in manual. Recoiler Drum Set-Up: See "Recoiler Drum Set-Up Procedure" included in manual. Special Operational Instructions: 1. Hazard Warning! The Recoiler will pull you into the coil-strip nip point if you place your

hands or body part in the nip point while the Recoiler is winding a coil. You risk serious injury or death if you are careless and get yourself caught in the nip point. Stay away!

2. Warning! Never stuff paper, cardboard, or any other materials into the coil as the coil is winding. You risk serious injury or death if you get caught in the strip-coil nip point.

3. Warning! Never touch or wipe any part of the coil or strip as it is winding. 4. Warning! Never walk near or under the strips or walk in front of the Recoiler as the coil is

winding. 5. Warning! Never place any part of your body between the Recoiler and the Tension Stand

when the coil is winding or the power is “On”. 6. Warning! The coil tail can fly around and cause serious injury to anyone standing near the

coil as the coil tails-out. You risk serious injury by being hit by the coil tail if you stand close to the coil while the Recoiler is running.

7. Warning! Always clear the area before starting and/or running. 8. Warning! Never perform maintenance unless power is "OFF" and locked-out 9. Warning! A powerful cylinder that will cause serious injury if you place any part of your body

between the pusher plate and the coil actuates the coil pusher. Keep hands and body away from the drum and pusher when activating the hydraulic pusher and when unloading coils.

10. Warning! Never stick your finger in the gripper slot unless the power is "OFF" and locked-out. The gripper can be energized and smash your finger.

11. Warning! Never stand behind or near the Recoiler while the coil is being rewound. 12. Expand drum before running and collapse drum before unloading. 13. Always retract pusher before running. 14. NEVER pull coils tight until you have a few wraps on the drum. When rewinding coils, secure

the tails square in the drum and loosely wind a wrap or two on the drum before pulling the strip tight. This will prevent the strips from pulling out of the gripper bar.

15. NOTE: NEVER allow the Overarm tooling to ride on the drum surface. The Overarm discs will severely score the drum surface, and will make it difficult to unload coils. Recoiler drums scored by Overarm tooling is equipment abuse not covered by the equipment Warranty.

16. Do not apply excessive lifting force with the Coil Unloading Car when removing coils from the Recoiler. Excessive lifting force will damage the winding drum and bearings.

17. Some Recoilers are equipped with "sliding base" anti-friction slides to allow the Recoiler base to shift while running. You must use be extremely careful to limit the Unloading Car lifting force with the Car "V" deck. Excessive lifting force will damage the anti-friction slides in addition to damaging the drum.

18. Some Recoilers are equipped to wind multiple coil IDs. You must change the spring loaded "wiper" block (mounted in the pusher plate) each time you change coil IDs.

19. Push off coils with the drum gripper in-line with the spring loaded “wiper” blocks in the pusher plate when possible and practical.

20. Always secure all coil OD tails and raise the Overarm before attempting to discharge a coil 21. Band all slit coils together into a solid group with two radial bands before unloading. This will

hold all the slit coils together and prevent narrow coils from falling over during transport with the Coil Unloading Car.

22. For best results, apply lube to the drum shell several times each day. 23. NOTE: Lube the drum expansion wedges and pull rod with the drum in the "expanded"

position. 24. NOTE: Lube the Recoiler motor/gear reducer coupling regularly. 25. NOTE: Lube the ID “wiper block” vertical slides in the coil pushoff regularly. The ID wiper

block slides are located behind the pushoff plate and are not obviously visible. Run the pushoff plate all the way “out” to the free end of the Recoiler drum to make the ID wiper block slides easily accessible. ALWAYS use lock-out procedures whenever performing maintenance, adjustments, set-ups, and unjamming.

26. NOTE: Check the Recoiler gear reducer lube level every week. 27. Check the gripper bar and anvil for wear and repair or replace as required. 28. Check drum “expand” pressure once a week. It should be 300 PSI. 29. Helpful Unloading Procedure. When unloading coils, particularly heavy gauge and/or high-

strength coil, secure all slit coil OD tails, collapse the drum and JOG FORWARD one or two full revolutions before attempting to unload coils. This practice helps to cleanly release the coil tails from the gripper stop bar.

30. Helpful Unloading Procedure. Heavy gauge and/or high-strength coils can sometimes be hard to push off the Recoiler drum. Wrapping the drum with thin gauge sheet metal or cardboard before rewinding the coil will make pushoff easier. The sheet metal or cardboard sheet can be removed from the coil ID on the Exit Coil Car.

Overarm Separator w/ Swing Arbor The Overarm Separator is mounted n the Exit Unit, ahead of the Recoiler and is designed to guide, separate, and apply down pressure to slit strips as they are rewound on the Recoiler. The Overarm is equipped with a swing-open removable tooling arbor for making off-line tooling set-ups and for fast changeover. A pneumatic cylinder raises and lowers the Overarm frame.

Operation: � Overarm "Up"/"Run"/"Dn" - Positions Overarm up, down, and sets the circuit for "running" � Adjustable Pressure Regulator - Adjusts pressure to the Overarm cylinder

These operator controls are installed in various locations depending upon the equipment and line layout. Capacity & Specifications: See Line Specification data in manual. Safety: See "Safety Guidelines" included in manual. Maintenance: See "Recommended Inspection & Maintenance Schedule" included in manual.

Lubrication: See "Equipment Lubrication Guide" included in manual.

Overarm Tooling Set-Up: See "Overarm Separator Tooling Procedure"

Special Operational Instructions:

Initial Set-Up Guide : � The Overarm is raised and lowered by air cylinder(s). The Overarm frame moves up

when the cylinder collapses and down when the cylinder extends. � Overarm cylinder pressures are controlled by two (2) separate regulators: One is

installed on the machine base frame, and one mounted at the operator console. The “base frame” air regulator controls pressure to the rod end. The “console” air regulator controls pressure to the cap (back) end.

� Initial Set-Up – Install a fully tooled arbor (for weight) onto the Overarm. Move the console Overarm “Up-Run-Down” switch to the “Run” position. Adjust both the console and base frame air pressure regulators to zero pressure. Slowly increase the base frame (adjusts the cylinder rod end, or “up” pressure) regulator pressure until the Overarm begins to raise up. Lock the regulator when the arm is full up. The base frame (rod end) pressure should not require further adjustment other than during periodic maintenance.

� Test the Overarm operation using the console regulator. With the switch in the “run” position and increase the console regulator pressure. The Overarm will lower as air pressure is increased. It will raise as air pressure is decreased. By adjusting the console pressure, the Overarm “down” force can be adjusted and can be made to “balance” for processing thin gauge.

� Switching the selector switch to “Up” will raise the Overarm with full pressure � Switching the selector to “Down” will lower the Overarm with full pressure � Switch to “down” when tailing-out and when coil OD banding.

1. Hazard Warning! The Overarm creates a pinch point when it is lowered and while it is running. You risk serious injury if you are careless and get a body part caught in a pinch point. Be careful when the Overarm is being raised and lowered and stay away when running.

2. Warning! Always clear the area before operating 3. Warning! Slit coil tails can "slide" out of the Overarm and hit you during tail out. Be

careful and stand clear of this potential hazard. This is not necessarily due to insufficient hold-down pressure, but can be due to varying strip thickness and springy materials. Coil tails may need to be "wedged", or physically bent adjacent to the Overarm to prevent them from sliding out of the Overarm.

4. Warning: Always switch the Overarm control to “Down” when securing coil tails. 5. NEVER allow the Overarm tooling to ride on the surface of the Recoiler drum or filler

plates. You will groove the drum or filler plate surface and make coil unloading difficult. Always shim and adjust the Overarm so the tooling is 1/32” above the drum surface. Recoiler drums scored by Overarm tooling is equipment abuse not covered by the equipment Warranty.

6. For Overarms equipped with optional Side Shift, position the "Side-Shift" in the center before setting-up for each coil.

7. The Overarm is most effective when running coils in the center of the arbor. 8. Tooling the arbor: Always install a hardened disc at the end of the arbor so the

arbor lock nut set screws press against the disc and not a Micarta spacer. Tighten the nut against the disc and back-off 1/4 turn. Then tighten the set screws.

9. The Overarm axle pivots open from the outboard end of the Overarm. Install a wooden stop block next the Recoiler pushoff plate under with the inboard Overarm frame. Lower the Overarm so the inboard arm rests on the block. Be careful NOT to pinch your fingers and hand as the Overarm is lowered onto the stop block. The stop block sets the Overarm frame elevation above the Recoiler drum so the Overarm axle shaft and tooling sleeve are above the drum and level with the floor when pivoted open. Open the swing-down axle shaft locking clamp and swing the Overarm axle and tooling sleeve open where the tooling sleeve can be exchanged. Loosen the set screws on the axle shaft lock nut, unscrew, and remove the axle shaft lock nut. The tooling sleeve will slide off the axle shaft.

10. When installing a re-tooled Overarm sleeve onto the Overarm shaft, loosely hand tighten the axle shaft lock nut against the tooling sleeve flange. Back the lock nut off 1/4 turn and tighten the locking nut set-screws against the tooling sleeve flange. The set screws prevent the axle shaft lock nut from becoming too tight against the tooling sleeve while running.

11. Always place selector switch in the "RUN" position when running. 12. Always place selector switch to "DOWN" position when securing coil ODs. 13. Always secure all coil OD tails and raise the Overarm before attempting to

discharge a coil 14. Install the correct ID Overarm position blocks supplied with your Overarm when

running different coil ID. Never allow the Overarm separator discs to ride on the Recoiler drum. The discs will "gouge" the drum and make coil unloading difficult.

15. NOTE: Do not “slam” the Overarm axle into the inboard axle holder. You will break the bearing at the free end of the axle.

16. Check the pivoting swing-open Overarm axle bearing block to make sure the Timken lock nut “tab washer” between the two (2) slotted lock nuts have washer tabs engaging both slotted lock nuts. The nuts (and bearings) will overtighten or loosen if the washer tabs do not engage the lock nuts.

Floor Level Coil Unloading Car The Floor Level Coil Unloading Car is designed to unload coils from the Recoiler. The Car is supported on driven steel wheels that ride upon imbedded rails. The "V" coil elevator is guided vertically on camrols, and is positioned by hydraulic cylinder. An integral hydraulic power package furnishes power for travel and for elevating the coil. Narrow coil supports are provided to stabilize slit coils when being transported from the Recoiler to the Exit Horn. A pushbutton control station is provided to allow the operator to maintain a safe distance away from the Car, the coil, and adjacent equipment. Operation: • “Left” Moves Car Left when standing behind the Car mast • “Right” Moves Car Right when standing behind the Car mast • “Up” Moves V-Saddle Up • “Down” Moves V-Saddle Down Capacity & Specifications: See Line Specification data in manual. Safety: See "Safety Guidelines" included in manual. Maintenance: See "Recommended Inspection & Maintenance Schedule" included in manual. Lubrication: See "Equipment Lubrication Guide" included in manual. Special Operational Instructions:

1. Hazard Warning! Hazards include being hit by or having body parts run over by the Car as it travels, being hit by a coil falling off the Car as it travels or as a coil is being handled, and pinch points created as the Car approaches the Recoiler or Storage Horn. Be careful.

2. Warning! Always clear the area before operating. 3. Warning! Always engage the narrow coil stabilizers firmly against the outer coils

to stabilize before attempting to move the Car and coil, and keep away while transporting.

4. Warning! A pushbutton control that allows the operator to keep a safe distance away from the Car and the coil is provided. Keep away from the Car when operating or handling coils.

5. Warning! When moving the Car and coil, NEVER walk between the Car rails ahead of or behind the Car. Stay away and stay outside of the rail on the high mast side.

6. Warning! Never use a wireless pushbutton station to operate the Car UNLESS the Car, the coil, and the surrounding area are within clear view.

7. Warning! Do not operate the Car with a travel speed in excess of 50 FPM. Adjust the travel speed with the hydraulic speed control valve and lock the valve with a travel speed of less than 50 FPM.

8. Warning! Never walk directly behind or directly ahead of the Coil Car where a coil might fall off the Car and hit you. Stay away.

9. NOTE: Coil Car “travel” controls read, “LEFT” and “RIGHT”. That means left and Always place the coil in the center of the “V” saddle.

10. Never lift a coil or travel with a coil on the extreme ends of the “V” deck.

11. Always completely lower the "V" deck when transporting coils. Transporting a coil with the "V" deck elevated will elevate the center of gravity and make the Car and coil less stable with the risk of the coil and Coil Car tipping over.

12. Make sure that the rails are clear of debris. 13. Never attempt to transport narrow coils that are unstable and might tip over. Use

common sense. 14. Inspect the condition of the electric cable reel every day. Replace cable if the

rubber insulation is cut or damaged. Replace spring if it is not pulling the cable properly.

15. Never use the Coil Car “V” deck as a coil “snubber” while rotating the coil on the Uncoiler.

16. Never stand on the Car while the Car is moving. 17. Never attempt to load or unload coils while the Car is moving. 18. Band all slit coils together into a solid group before unloading from the Recoiler.

This will eliminate the chance of a narrow coil falling over. 19. Use the pendant control to stay far away from the Coil Car while transporting

coils or while the Car is in motion. 20. Carefully elevate the "V" deck to support the coil at the Recoiler drum when

unloading coils. Be careful not to apply excessive lifting force on the coil and Recoiler because you can damage the Recoiler or the Coil Car with excessive lifting force.

21. NOTE: Depending upon the Coil Car “lift” stroke and the coil OD, it may be necessary to install a “riser” onto the Car “V” deck in order to handle small OD coils. Always make certain the coil is stable on the “riser”.

22. NOTE: Coil Cars with built-in hydraulic pumps include an “Off” time-delay relay that causes the AC pump motor to continue to run for 5-seconds after the pushbutton is de-energized. The momentary contact function pushbutton energizes the directional valve and the motor and pump. Releasing the pushbutton immediately de-energizes the valve, but the motor will continue to run for an additional 5-seconds. This delay minimizes a constant On-Off motor cycle that could cause damage to the motor, motor starter, and overload protection. Check the Off time delay monthly to verify the motor time delay and re-set if necessary.

Lube Note: The Coil Car axle bearings require grease lubrication once every six (6) months. In order to access the 4-bolt axle bearing grease fittings, you will need to lift the outside frame completely off the Car frame and set it on the floor. The time required to remove the outer frame, grease all four axle bearings, and replace the outer frame is about 10-minutes.

Explanation of Various Slitting Modes Slitting Lines are typically equipped to operate in one or more of the following slitting modes in order to provide the User with the most efficient means to process any given coil. Each mode of operation has its plusses and minuses. The User is directed to employ the slitting mode and the slitting speed that produces the best results. � Pull-Through Mode - The Slitter is non-driven except for threading. The

Recoiler provides 100% of the slitting power as the Recoiler “pulls” the coil through the slitter as the slit coils are rewound. The slitting speed is established by the Recoiler motor speed control. This mode can be employed for slitting heavy-gauge or side-trimming and re-wrapping coils in all gauges. Strip tracking into the Slitter can be accomplished by Automatic Edge Guide or “side-guiding”, whichever produces the best results. A strip tensioner may or may not be engaged in this mode. If a strip tensioner is not employed, strips can hang loose and the related coil will be loosely wound and possibly oscillated. Feeding paper or cardboard or any other material (paper stuffing) into a coil while running is a hazard and is strictly forbidden.

� Push-Pull Helper Drive Mode - This mode is similar to the Pull-Through

mode with the Recoiler pulling the coil through the slitter as the coil is rewound, but in this mode the Slitter provides an adjustable percentage of the slitting power. The Slitter is equipped with a large adjustable-speed motor that is employed for threading and for “torque regulated” slitting where the slitter drive is engaged to help “push” the strips through the slitter. Strip tracking into the Slitter can be accomplished by Automatic Edge Guide or “side-guiding”, whichever produces the best results. The slitting speed is established by the Recoiler motor speed control. This mode can be employed for slitting heavy-gauge and side-trimming all gauges in instances where the pull-through mode might generate excessive strip tension. A strip tensioner is commonly engaged in this mode. If a strip tensioner is not employed, strips can hang loose and the related coil will be loosely wound and possibly oscillated. Feeding paper or cardboard or any other material (paper stuffing) into a coil while running is a hazard and is strictly forbidden.

� Single-Loop Mode - This mode requires a looping pit and strip tensioner. The

Slitter generates 100% of the slitting power with the Recoiler independently generating 100% of the rewind tension. The Slitter is equipped with a large adjustable-speed motor capable of pulling the coil off the Uncoiler and pushing the slit strips into a free-loop ahead of a strip tensioner while slitting. Coil rewind tension is created by the strip tensioner generating resistance against the Recoiler pulling power as the coils are rewound. The Slitter and Recoiler drives are synchronized. The depth of the free-loop is maintained via operator controlled “loop trim” adjustment. The line speed may have to be slowed when slitting “slippery” surface strip such as oily and pre-lubed cold rolled and hot dipped galvanized. Strip tracking into the Slitter can be accomplished by Automatic Edge Guide or “side-guiding”, whichever produces the best results. This mode is the most commonly employed slitting mode for medium to very thin gauge coils. Feeding paper or cardboard or any other material (paper stuffing) into a coil while running is a hazard and is strictly forbidden.

� Double-Loop Mode - This mode is similar to the Single-Loop Mode with a looping pit and strip tensioner requirement, and with the Slitter providing 100% of the slitting power. The Uncoiler is independently driven in the Double-Loop Mode. The Uncoiler is equipped with a large variable-speed motor that pushes the coil into a free-loop ahead of the Slitter so there is effectively zero strip tension between the Uncoiler and Slitter. The Slitter does not pull the coil off the Uncoiler in the Double-Loop Mode. The Uncoiler “loop-control” drive is synchronized with the Slitter and Recoiler via a sonic loop sensor for maintaining the depth of the free-loop. This mode can be employed for slitting thinner gauge coil with a low friction surface (oiled, pre-lubed) where the Slitter, running in a Single-Loop Mode, might slip and skid on the material as it is pulled-off the Uncoiler. Slitter slippage can cause surface scuffing and difficulty maintaining a consistent free-loop depth between the Slitter and the strip tensioner in the Single-Loop Mode. Because the strip is hanging “loose” (zero back-tension) ahead of the Slitter, coil alignment into the Slitter is accomplished solely by physical “side-guiding”. Because there is zero back-tension, Automatic Edge Guiding cannot be employed in the Double-Loop mode. Very thin and/or soft strip that droops or hangs down below the strip pass line in areas between machines ahead of the Slitter, and materials that are too thin or soft to be “side-guided” without edge damage should NOT be processed in the Double-Loop mode. Edge trim is virtually impossible to maintain when the strip droops below the pass line and cannot be physically side guided, so those coils must be processed in the Single-Loop mode or processed with extra wide edge trim. Feeding paper or cardboard or any other material (paper stuffing) into a coil while running is a hazard and is strictly forbidden.

Caution: The Double-Loop sensor that manages the Uncoiler loop is suspended on a steel frame above the entry loop area between the Uncoiler and the Entry Pinch Rolls. The loop sensor is a delicate instrument that will fail if struck by a coil tail. ALWAYS SLOW THE LINE SPEED TO CREEP SPEED when tailing-out to prevent the coil tail from “whipping-up” and striking the loop sensor.

OPERATING NOTE:

Slitting Lines commonly process a wide variety of coil gauges, widths, mechanical properties, and surface conditions, hence Slitting Lines are commonly equipped with an adjustable speed drive and multiple slitting modes to provide the User with the ability to employ a slitting speed and operating mode that will produce the best results. There is no absolute rule for using one slitting mode over another mode. The choice of the slitting mode for processing any particular coil is an operator decision based upon the coil condition, edge tracking, gauge, mechanical properties, surface condition, and operating experience. Because of dynamics related to rotary shearing, coil build-up, scrap handling, and edge tracking, slitting speed can affect strip surface condition, slit edge condition, coil edge build-up registration, and scrap handling. Always employ the slitting speed and slitting mode that produces the best results.

Slitting Line Operational Lock-Outs Slitting Lines are equipped with controls that prevent the actuation or energization of a machine or component until or unless a previous event has occurred. For instance, the Recoiler Coil Pushoff cannot be activated unless the Overarm Separator frame has been fully raised. These operational lock-outs are NOT to be confused with safety “Lock-Out/Tag-Out” procedures and practices, which are OSHA requirements intended to prevent injury by unexpected energization or start-up of the machine when a worker is performing activities such as setting-up, adjusting, inspecting, lubricating, unjamming and cleaning a machine. See the Lock-Out/Tag-Out section in this manual. Slitting Lines are designed and built according to the Buyer’s specifications, therefore Sitting Line equipment complement and arrangement will vary from line to line. The following is an explanation of operational lock-outs that would be part of a Slitting Line described in the “General Slitting Line Operation Guide” included in this manual. A full explanation of operational lock-outs that relate to a specific Slitting Line is accomplished by Seller’s technicians during the Start-Up training program. Operational Lock-Outs Include: “LINE RUN” is disabled until:

� All Hydraulic Power Units are energized � Water Cooler coolant fluid is flowing � Peeler Blade is fully lowered and fully retracted � Entry Table is parked in the running position and guarding the Slitter infeed � Recoiler Hydraulic Coil Pushoff is fully retracted � Recoiler “Awareness Barrier Gate” is closed � Recoiler Drum is expanded � Overarm Mounted Tail Hold-Down selector switch is in the “Up” position

UNCOILER

� Uncoiler high-pressure drum expand is disabled until “Line Run” is energized. The Uncoiler drum will expand with low-pressure to allow coil loading and alignment.

� Uncoiler JOG “FWD” and “REV” is disabled in the “Line Run” mode CROP SHEAR – ENTRY & EXIT

� Crop Shear function is disabled in the “Line Run” mode SLITTER

� Slitter JOG is disabled until the Entry Table is in the running position in front of the Slitter

� Slitter Arbor “UP-DN” is disabled when the proximity switch on the screw jack cross shaft senses the cross shaft coupling is NOT properly engaged with the mating shaft. The coupling pushes back and trips the sensor to disable UP-DN.

SCRAP WINDER

� The Scrap Winder levelwind oscillator is disabled until the “Line Run” mode is energized

RECOILER THREAD TABLE

� The Recoiler Table is disabled unless the Recoiler “Awareness Barrier Gate” is closed

RECOILER

� The Coil Pushoff “Out” is disabled until the drum is collapsed � The Coil Pushoff “Out” is disabled until the Overarm is fully raised.

OVERARM SEPARATOR

� Overarm “Down” is disabled until the Recoiler Coil Pushoff is fully retracted � Hydraulic Overarm full “Down” pressure is disabled in the “Line Run” mode

NOTE: Each variable speed motor is equipped with a motor mounted “holding” brake. The brake is engaged and locked via internal springs, and disengaged via a solenoid coil. The brake engages when power to the solenoid coil is de-energized. The variable speed drive controller is equipped with a circuit that will shut-down all variable speed motors if a brake solenoid fuse blows and causes a brake to engage.

10-26-10

General Slitting Line Operation Guide

Almost every slitting line has a different equipment complement, equipment arrangement, control scheme, control location, capacity, and operating speeds. As such, this document is presented as a general, not a specific, guide for the operation of a slitting line. Operating, maintenance, and safety guidelines relating to your specific equipment are presented in detail by Seller’s technicians during “hands-on” start-up and training. This guide does not attempt to address slitter tooling or slitter set-ups. Consult a recognized tooling supplier for slitter tooling specifications and set-up guidance.

This guide assumes the User will comply with all “User” safeguarding and hazard awareness responsibilities as identified in ANSI B11.18, and that all coils are prime coils that conform to appropriate prime ASTM specifications.

Most modern slitting lines include the following individual elements. Some include more equipment, some less. For the purposes of this discussion, we will describe the operation of a “single-loop” slitting line equipped with these machine elements:

� Entry Coil Storage Horn � Entry Coil Loading Car � Expanding Mandrel Uncoiler � Uncoiler Hold-Down � Coil Peeler � Pinch Rolls � Entry Side Guides � Automatic Edge Control � Entry Crop Shear � Slitter � Looping Pit Table � Scrap Winder-Baller � Pad Tension Stand � Roll Tension Stand � Exit Coil Splitting Shear � Exit Pass Line Roll � Overarm Separator � Recoiler � Exit Coil Unloading Car � Exit Turnstile

Before attempting to operate or work on a slitting line or any other equipment, you must read and be familiar with the contents of this manual, understand the operating characteristics of the equipment, practice common sense safe operating habits, and:

ALWAYS comply with OSHA regulation 1910.147(b) lock-out/tag-out procedures when performing activities such as setting-up, adjusting, inspecting, lubricating, unjamming and cleaning a machine where an employee may be exposed to injury by unexpected energization or start-up of the machine. OSHA regulation 1910.147 covers specific details of a proper lock-out/tag-out procedure and training and communication requirements. We direct the User’s attention to the Lock-Out/Tag-Out section in this manual and to OSHA regulation 1910.147.

1. ALWAYS keep all personnel, including those NOT INVOLVED in the operation of the equipment, a safe distance away from the equipment while running.

2. NEVER energize any equipment, component, or device until you communicate your intentions to your co-workers and the area is clear.

3. NEVER stuff paper, cardboard, or any other material into a rewinding coil while the coil is winding. You risk serious injury or death.

4. NEVER put your hands or body on or near the entry or in-feed side of Pinch Rolls, Slitter, Recoiler, Scrap Winder, Scrap Baller, or any other “pinch point” or “in-feed point” with the power "On".

5. NEVER walk near, crawl under, lean against, climb on, or squeeze between equipment, strip, scrap, or coil unless the power is “OFF” and locked-out and equipment and coils are blocked-up and stabilized.

6. NEVER place your hands or body on, under, above, or near the coil, strip, or scrap edge trim if it is in motion or if the power is “On”.

7. NEVER position yourself at or near the "in-feed" or "out-feed" sides of the Slitter when threading a coil or running. You risk serious injury from the knives and/or the strip.

8. NEVER attempt to hook-up a Scrap Winder or Scrap Baller when the power is “On” 9. NEVER work alone. 10. NEVER attempt to perform set-up, adjustment, inspection, unjamming, cleaning, or

maintenance of any kind unless the power is "OFF" and “Locked-Out”. Remember to “block-up” any equipment that raises and lowers.

11. NEVER climb on the equipment unless the power is "OFF", “Locked-Out”, and “blocked-up” if necessary.

12. NEVER position yourself under, between, or behind equipment with the power “On”. 13. ALWAYS make sure that ALL personnel working with or around the Slitting Line are in clear

view and clear of any danger area before operating any equipment. 14. ALWAYS COMMUNICATE YOUR POSITION and YOUR INTENTIONS with all other

personnel working on or with the equipment. 15. ALWAYS keep away from the coil, strip, and equipment when any equipment is “On” or

operating. 16. NEVER overload the equipment. 17. ALWAYS beware of coils tipping over. 18. ALWAYS stay clear of coils 19. ALWAYS stay clear of coils that may clock-spring. 20. Read and understand the contents of the equipment manual including the ANSI safety

manuals included with the manual.

21. Know the equipment capacities and never overload 22. Understand the basic operation of each line element and the operation of the entire system. 23. Read and understand the safety guidelines and recognize and understand the hazards

associated with this equipment and its operation. 24. Understand that slitting lines are designed to handle and process heavy metal coils. The

equipment is equipped with motors, hydraulic cylinders, and other powerful components that can cause serious injury or death if you ignore common sense safety precautions.

25. Use common sense and be extremely careful and always keep away from moving equipment, moving parts, and always keep away from the coil, the strip, and scrap trim.

26. Undergo a “hands-on” operating and safety training session conducted by qualified personnel.

27. Inspect the equipment to make certain that all elements and components are in proper working order and all guards are in place.

28. Make sure that all daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance duties are performed.

Basic Operation of a Slitting Line Slitting Lines are equipped to operate in one or more of the following slitting modes. Unless otherwise specified, Seller’s Slitting Lines are designed to process 36,000 PSI minimum yield and 45,000 PSI maximum yield coil. � Pull-Through Mode - The Slitter is non-driven except for threading. The Recoiler

provides 100% of the slitting power as the Recoiler “pulls” the coil through the slitter as the slit coils are rewound. The slitting speed is established by the Recoiler motor speed control. This mode can be employed for slitting heavy-gauge or side-trimming and re-wrapping coils in all gauges. Strip tracking into the Slitter can be accomplished by Automatic Edge Guide or “side-guiding”, whichever produces the best results. A strip tensioner may or may not be engaged in this mode. If a strip tensioner is not employed, strips can hang loose and the related coil will be loosely wound and possibly oscillated. Feeding paper or cardboard or any other material (paper stuffing) into a coil while running is a hazard and is strictly forbidden.

� Push-Pull Helper Drive Mode - This mode is similar to the Pull-Through mode with the Recoiler pulling the coil through the slitter as the coil is rewound, but in this mode the Slitter provides an adjustable percentage of the slitting power. The Slitter is equipped with an adjustable speed drive that is employed for threading and for “torque regulated” slitting where the slitter drive is engaged to help “push” the strips through the slitter. Strip tracking into the Slitter can be accomplished by Automatic Edge Guide or “side-guiding”, whichever produces the best results. The slitting speed is established by the Recoiler motor speed control. This mode can be employed for slitting heavy-gauge and side-trimming all gauges in instances where the pull-through mode might generate excessive strip tension. A strip tensioner is commonly engaged in this mode. If a strip tensioner is not employed, strips can hang loose and the related coil will be loosely wound and possibly oscillated. Feeding paper or cardboard or any other material (paper stuffing) into a coil while running is a hazard and is strictly forbidden.

� Single-Loop Mode - This mode requires a looping pit and strip tensioner. The Slitter generates 100% of the slitting power with the Recoiler independently generating 100% of the rewind tension. The Slitter is equipped with a large motor capable of pulling the coil off the Uncoiler and pushing the slit strips into a free-loop ahead of a strip tensioner while slitting. Coil rewind tension is created by the strip tensioner generating resistance against the Recoiler pulling power as the coils are rewound. The Slitter and Recoiler drives are synchronized. The depth of the free-loop is maintained via operator controlled “loop trim” adjustments. The line speed may have to be slowed when slitting “slippery” strip such as oily and pre-lubed cold rolled and hot dipped galvanized. Strip tracking into the Slitter can be accomplished by Automatic Edge Guide or “side-guiding”, whichever produces the best results. This mode is the most commonly employed slitting mode for medium to very thin gauge coils. Feeding paper or cardboard or any other material (paper stuffing) into a coil while running is a hazard and is strictly forbidden.

� Double-Loop Mode - This mode is similar to the Single-Loop Mode with a looping pit and strip tensioner requirement, and with the Slitter providing 100% of the slitting power. The Uncoiler is independently driven in the Double-Loop Mode. The Uncoiler is equipped with a large variable-speed motor that pushes the coil into a free-loop ahead of the Slitter. The Slitter does not pull the coil off the Uncoiler in the Double-Loop Mode. The Uncoiler “loop-control” drive is synchronized with the Slitter

and Recoiler via a sonic loop sensor for maintaining the depth of the free-loop. This mode can be employed for slitting thinner gauge coil with a low friction surface (oiled, pre-lubed) where the Slitter, running in a Single-Loop Mode, might slip and skid on the material as it is pulled-off the Uncoiler. Slitter slippage can cause surface scuffing and difficulty maintaining a consistent free-loop depth between the Slitter and the strip tensioner in the Single-Loop Mode. Because the strip is hanging “loose” (zero back-tension) ahead of the Slitter, alignment into the Slitter is accomplished solely by physical “side-guiding”. Automatic Edge Guiding cannot be employed in the Double-Loop mode. Very thin and/or soft strip that can droop or hang down below the strip pass line in areas between machines ahead of the Slitter, and materials that are too thin or soft to be “side-guided” without edge damage should NOT be processed in the Double-Loop mode. Narrow edge trim is impossible to maintain when the strip droops below the pass line and cannot be side guided, so those coils must be processed in the Single-Loop mode or processed with extra wide edge trim. Feeding paper or cardboard or any other material (paper stuffing) into a coil while running is a hazard and is strictly forbidden.

Slitting lines are commonly equipped with more than one slitting mode in order to provide the User with the ability to employ the slitting mode that produces the best results. There is no absolute rule for using one slitting mode over another mode. The choice of the slitting mode for processing any particular coil is an operator decision based upon the coil condition, gauge, coil mechanical properties, surface condition, overall operating efficiency, and operating experience. Always employ the slitting mode that produces the best results . The following is a description of slitting a medium gauge dry-surface coil in the Single-Loop Mode: 1. WARNING! Always communicate your intentions with your co-workers and clear the

area before energizing any equipment. SAFETY FIRST! 2. Slitter Set-Up � Utilizing your “shimless” slitter tooling program, prepare a “centerline” set-up on

the slitter, tension stand separators, and Overarm separator. � The minimum scrap edge trim on each side should be at least 2x the material

thickness or 3/8” wide, whichever is greater. Heavy gauge coil and hot band coil often require wider scrap edge trim because of the natural width variation throughout the coil. Coils with heavy “cross-bow” will require wider edge trim. Attempting to run with less edge trim scrap can result in frequent loss of edge trim and reduced productivity.

� Wider than minimum edge scrap trim is recommended during Start-Up and until the operators become experienced with the equipment.

3. Position Side Guides � Position the inboard and outboard Side Guides according to the overall coil width

and the slitter set-up. The infrared fiber optic edge guide will be “approximately” in position to sense the inboard strip edge once the Side Guides are positioned.

4. Loading Coils Onto the Turnstile � Clear the area. � Master coils are usually loaded onto the Entry Coil Storage Turnstile by an

overhead crane utilizing a C-hook or coil lifter. When loading coils onto the Turnstile, make certain that the coil tail is oriented properly (top or bottom pay

off), and be careful not to bang the coil against the Turnstile arms. � Always load the coil completely to the back-stop on the Turnstile arm. � WARNING: NEVER carry a coil over or near persons and/or equipment.

5. Transferring Coils from the Turnstile to the Uncoiler � Clear the area. � Rotate the Turnstile so that the coil is aligned with the Entry Coil Loading Car. � Position the Coil Car under the coil on the Turnstile arm. � Align the center of the Coil Car V-saddle under the center of the coil width and

carefully elevate the Coil Car V-saddle. � Lift the coil about 1” off the Turnstile arm and remove the coil from the Turnstile. � Keeping a safe distance away from the Coil Car and coil, fully lower the V-saddle

and coil before traveling. � Using the portable pushbutton station, position yourself on the “mast” side of the

Coil Car, several feet away from the coil and Coil Car, and carefully transport the coil to the Uncoiler.

� WARNING: NEVER stand or walk between the Coil Car rails ahead of or behind the Coil Car when a coil is on the Coil Car. Keep a safe distance away from the Coil Car and the coil.

� WARNING: NEVER transport a coil that is too narrow to be stable while moving the Car.

� WARNING: ALWAYS position coils IN THE MIDDLE of the Coil Car V-saddle (NEVER at the ends) to prevent a coil from “upending” the Coil Car.

� WARNING: NEVER transport a coil with the Coil Car V-saddle elevated. The Coil Car could be unstable if moved with the V-saddle elevated.

6. Loading the Coil onto the Uncoiler � Clear the area. � Make sure that the Uncoiler mandrel is fully collapsed, and that the Uncoiler

shifting base is centered in its travel. � Make sure the Edge Control is in Manual, not Auto � Carefully elevate the coil so that the coil lD is centered about the Uncoiler

mandrel, then carefully move the coil onto the mandrel. Use the portable Coil Car control to keep a safe distance away from the coil and equipment.

� Properly position the coil along the length of the Uncoiler mandrel. The laser beam is useful for this purpose. When the red laser dot is on the coil edge, the coil is aligned with the pre-positioned Side Guides and the Slitter.

� With the Coil Car supporting the coil weight and the coil ID centered on the mandrel diameter, expand the Uncoiler mandrel. DO NOT expand the Uncoiler mandrel with the coil weight hanging on the mandrel.

� When the Uncoiler is fully expanded and the coil is secured, lower the Coil Car V-saddle to its full down position.

� Keeping away from the Coil Car and pinch points, withdraw the Coil Car clear of the coil and the Uncoiler. Make sure that the Coil Car does not interfere with the Turnstile.

� Never “hang” the coil on the Uncoiler mandrel and expand the mandrel. Expanding the Uncoiler with the full coil weight hanging on the mandrel can damage the expansion wedges.

7. Cutting the Coil OD Bands � Clear the area. � When the coil is secure and centered on the Uncoiler, lower the Uncoiler Hold-

Down onto the coil.

� Rotate the coil so that the coil tail is about 10” ahead of the Hold-Down. � With the coil OD and coil tails firmly secured by the Hold-Down, cut the bands off

the coil and discard the banding material in the appropriate container. Do NOT use the Peeler blade to “snap” coil bands. .

� Discard the banding materials in the proper container. Never leave trash on the floor.

8. Peeling the Coil � Clear the area. � With the Uncoiler Hold-Down firmly down on the coil OD, elevate the Peeler

adjacent to the coil tail nip point and jog a short section of material over the Peeler blade.

� Using the Peeler blade and the Uncoiler “jog”, bend the leading edge of the coil up about 20 degrees or so to straighten out any coil curvature.

� Jog a little more and bend the coil up again. Repeat this process as many times as necessary to straighten out the leading edge of the coil. This will make coil threading through the line easier.

9. Threading the Coil to the Shear � Clear the area. � With the coil leading edge straightened, jog the strip into the Pinch Roll. Before

you close the rolls, visually check to make sure that the strip is aligned with the Entry Side Guides.

� Position the Uncoiler shifting base as necessary to align the strip with the side guides.

� Once the strip is aligned in the Pinch Rolls, close the Pinch Rolls and jog the strip forward. Only after the strip is firmly secured in the closed Pinch Rolls, lower the Peeler to its parked and running position. Raise the Hold Down to its full up position.

� Using the Pinch Rolls, jog the strip forward into the Side Guides. Adjust the Uncoiler brake as necessary to allow the Pinch Rolls to advance the strip.

� Adjust the position of the Side Guides as necessary. � Jog the strip into the Shear so that about l0” projects through the Shear. DO

NOT feed more than 12” through the Shear. The Scrap Cart cannot contain strips more than 12” long.

10. Cropping the Coil End � Clear the area. � With between 6” to no more than 12” projecting through the Shear and with the

Pinch Rolls closed, shear the strip. Keep away and make sure that the coil tail is not folded over. The sheared end will fall into the Scrap Cart.

� Inspect the strip for any imperfections or damage. If you need to remove more material, jog the strip forward and activate the shear.

� Make sure that the sheared scrap falls completely into the Cart. 11. Feeding the Slitter � Clear the area. � After all the damaged or imperfect material is removed from the lead end, using

the Rolls and the Slitter drive, jog the strip into the Slitter until about 10" of material projects beyond the Slitter knives. At this point, check to make sure that the scrap trim is equal on the inboard and outboard sides. Always clear the area before jogging the Slitter.

� If the side trim is not equal on both sides, shear the strip again, jog the slit pieces through the Slitter and let them fall onto the floor, lower the Hold-Down, open the

Pinch Rolls, reposition the strip with the side guides, close the Pinch Rolls, raise the Hold-Down, and jog another 10” of material through the Slitter.

� When the side trim is equal, jog the Slitter so that enough material is exposed to check the slit edge condition and measure the slit widths. Dispose of any scrap immediately, and measure all slit strips to verify widths, gauges, and tolerances.

� WARNING: Never inspect or touch the slitter tooling from the in-feed side. � WARNING: Never apply tape or any other material to the slitter tooling. � WARNING: Never stand between the exit side of the Slitter and the Pit Table or

Slitter Table while the strips are fed out of the Slitter. You could get caught between the Slitter and the following Table and get injured by the lead end of the strips as the feed out of the Slitter.

NOTE: Because of the natural burr-up and burr-down slit strip profiles, alternating slit strips will naturally curl up and down as they exit the Slitter knives. Heavier gauge and high-strength slit strips will curl up and down more than thinner gauge strips. Narrow strips will curl more than wide strips. The alternating up/down curled strips can cause line threading difficulties as they are fed over and through equipment and devices installed along the length of the slitting line. Down-curled strips can hang-up in small gaps between machines, while up-curled strips can hang-up in the vertical openings of Pinch Rolls, Tension Pads and Rolls, Shears, etc. Slitting lines are designed to minimize curled strip threading hang-ups, but hang-ups while feeding slit strips cannot be completely avoided. In order to feed the strips through the equipment between the Slitter to the Recoiler, manual pushing hung-up strips with a stick is sometimes necessary. Heavier gauge, high-strength, and narrow strips will require more manual manipulation while feeding than thinner gauge and wide strips. This is normal and unavoidable. The Speed Feed Muzzle can help when slitting heavier gauge, high-strength, and narrow strips Refer to “Using the Speed Feed Muzzle” document included in this manual. 12. Threading the Scrap � The minimum scrap edge trim on each side should be at least 2x the

material thickness or 3/8” wide, whichever is great er. Heavy gauge coil and hot band coil often requires wider scrap edge trim because of the natural width variation throughout the coil. Coils with heavy “cross-bow” will require wider edge trim. Attempting to run with less edge trim scrap can result in frequent loss of edge trim and reduced productivity.

� Clear the area. � Once all slit widths are verified to be correct and the scrap trim is equal, make

sure that the Pinch Rolls are open, raise the Pit Table, and jog the Slitter until there is enough scrap trim length to feed into the Scrap Winders.

� The Pit Table should be raised to its full up position. In its full up position, the Pit Table will support all the strips from the Slitter head to the Tension Stand.

� Scrap Winder - Make sure that the power is "OFF"’, then feed the scrap trim through the Scrap Winder Ievelwind and attach the scrap onto the winding mandrel. NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS OR ARM THROUGH THE LEVELWIND GUIDE FRAME OR INTO ANY PINCH POINT.

� Scrap Baller – Make sure that the power is "OFF" and feed the scrap trim through the Baller entry guide and onto the winding mandrel.

� Once the scrap trim is attached to the winding mandrel, move away from the

scrap, restore the power, and “jog” the Winder or Baller. You may need to also jog the Slitter.

� Scrap Winder - Once the scrap trim is securely attached to the mandrel and the area is clear, turn down the pressure and turn the Winder “On”. This will apply tension to the scrap trim and pull them tight.

� WARNING: Always keep away from the scrap and never handle scrap unless the power is "OFF".

� Scrap Baller – Once the scrap trim is securely attached to the mandrel and the area is clear, you can turn the Baller on when there is enough scrap collected in the scrap accumulation pit. All or most of the coil can be slit before turning the Baller On.

� WARNING: Always keep away from the scrap and never attempt to thread or handle scrap unless the power is "OFF".

13. Threading to the Recoiler � NOTE: It is sometimes necessary to use a stick to help guide and support slit

strips during threading. This is particularly true when threading thin, soft, and/or narrow strips and “curled” heavier-gauge high-strength strips through the Tensioner and adjacent equipment. Using the Speed Feed Muzzle can help threading heavier gauge and high-strength curled strips.

� Clear the area. � After the scrap trim is secured in the Winder or Baller, make sure the Tensioner

is open, the Overarm Separator is up, and the Recoiler drum gripper bar is properly positioned.

� “Jog” the Slitter. This will push the strips across the Pit Table to the Tensioner. As the strips are fed across the Pit Table, Scrap Winders will wind the scrap trim. You may need to adjust the Scrap Winder tension at this time. A Scrap Baller can be "OFF" at this time.

� The free end of the Pit Table should be a few inches above the Tensioner separators allowing the slit strips to feed over the separators and through the tension pads.

� WARNING: Never climb on the Pit Table. You risk serious injury or death falling into a 20’-40’ deep hole.

� Carefully continue jog the slitter to push the strips through the open Tensioner, through the tension rolls, through the Coil Splitting Shear, and over the Exit Pass Line Roll.

� Clear the area and raise the Recoiler Table � Lower the Overarm Separator. If your Recoiler is equipped with "Fillers", make

sure to install the appropriate Overarm spacer block to prevent the discs from riding on and damaging the Recoiler drum.

� With the Recoiler Table “up”, and the Overarm Separator “down”, a funnel will be formed by the Recoiler Table and the Overarm deflector plate. This funnel will direct the slit strips towards the gripper bar.

� Jog the strips forward while making sure that all the strips remain between the Tensioner separators.

14. Feeding the Recoiler � Clear the area. � Close the Recoiler Awareness Barrier

� Rotate the Recoiler drum so that the gripper is aligned with the Overarm to receive the strips.

� Position the Recoiler Thread Table to aid feeding the strips to the Recoiler drum � Jog the strips to the Recoiler drum making sure that the strips are directed into

the gripper bar as they are fed forward � Make sure that the strips are bottomed out against the positive stop in the gripper

bar. At this point, you may need to shift some strips sideways so that they are all between the Overarm Separator discs. Be careful not to injure yourself on the slit edge burr.

� Check to make sure that thin gauge strips do not travel down and curl under the round gripper bar. If this happens, pull the strips up and onto the positive stop anvil. Strips curled under the round gripper bar will hang-up when unloading and could prevent the drum from collapsing.

� Once the strips are aligned between the Overarm Separator discs, they will slide into the gripper bar. From the free end of the Recoiler drum, look into the gripper bar and make sure that all the strips are bottomed-out against the gripper stop. Make sure that no strips are under the round gripper bar.

� Once all strips are in the gripper bar, expand the Recoiler drum. This will also close the gripper and clamp all the strips in the drum. Once the drum is expanded, clear the area and retract the Recoiler Table and “jog” the Recoiler forward until a few wraps are wound onto the drum.

� Retract the Recoiler Thread Table � Note: Some heavier gauge high-strength slit coils can be difficult to push-off the

Recoiler drum after rewinding. Wrapping a thin gauge metal sheet or cardboard sheet around the drum before rewinding the coil will make pushing coils off the drum easier and faster. The sheet can be easily removed from the coil ID when the coil is on the Exit Coil Car.

15. Setting the Tension Stand � With a few wraps on the Recoiler drum, the strip will be pulled tight through the

slitting line. � Make sure that all strips are between the Tensioner separators, then close the

Tensioner and set the squeeze pressure. � Set the Tensioner pressure. 30-PSI is a good initial pressure. � Check again to make certain that all the strips are positioned in the Tension

Stand entry separators and the Overarm separators. � Warning: Keep your hands away from the Tensioner pinch points.

16. Starting the Line � At this point, the coil is threaded from the Uncoiler to the Recoiler, and the

Uncoiler is expanded, the Uncoiler Hold-Down is raised, the Peeler is parked, the Pinch Roll/Set Breaker is open, the Side Guides are positioned, the Edge Guide is on, the Scrap Winders are on, the Pit Table is up, the Tension Pads and the Tension Rolls are closed and the pressures are set, the Recoiler Table is retracted, the Recoiler Gate is closed, the Recoiler drum is expanded, the Overarm is down and the control is in the "down" setting.

� Clear the area and communicate your intentions and make sure that all personnel are clear of the equipment.

� Lower the Pit Table to its full down position. � Adjust the Uncoiler brake for proper strip tension. � Jog the Slitter and form a free loop of about 4’. � Set the Overarm Separator control to "Run" and adjust the running pressure.

� Note: Never run a coil with the Overarm control in the "Down" position". � You may turn the Auto Edge Control “On” at this time. It should be “Off” during

threading while the strip is loose between the Slitter and the Uncoiler. Back-off the Side Guides about 1/8” away from the strip on both sides before turning the Edge Guide On.

� Note: The Auto Edge Guide is an aid that is used to track oscillated coils on the Uncoiler. The Edge Guide is not necessary if the coil on the Uncoiler has straight side-walls. DO NOT use the Edge Guide when processing narrow width coils as it will cause the Uncoiler to make extreme adjustments and edge trim will be lost frequently.

� Press the "Line Run" button and slowly increase the line speed. � Adjust the Uncoiler brake, the Scrap Winder tension, and the Pad and Roll

tension as necessary. Making sure the area is clear, the Scrap Winder can be turned “On” if there is enough accumulated scrap.

� Make sure the Side Guides are slightly opened to prevent the strip from squeezing against the guide rolls.

� Pay attention to how the coil is coming off the Uncoiler, how the strips are tracking, how the scrap trim is acting, and note that the coils are being rewound properly.

17. Slitting Coils � After you are satisfied that the strips are tracking well, the scrap trim is winding

properly, and that the coils are being rewound properly with sufficient tension, slowly increase the line speed to a comfortable level.

� Note: Not all coils can be run at high slitting speeds. Slitting speed should be established by the operator based upon strip shape and surface finish, strip slippage in the slitter knives, how the coil is tracking, how the edge trim is being maintained and winding, how well the loop is maintained, and how coils are being rewound. If a PVC Applicator and/or Paper Winder-Paper Unwinder are being used, the line speed must be reduced in order for the PVC and Paper equipment to perform properly.

� Keep the speed as constant as possible. In other words, do not slow down and speed up the line unnecessarily. Speed changes will cause the slit coils to oscillate as the strip tension changes. A tight straight wall slit coil is a result of proper alignment, proper tension, and constant speed.

� While running, constantly pay attention to the coil on the Uncoiler, the scrap edge trim, the free loop depth, and the slit coils winding on the Recoiler. Adjust the loop trim pot as necessary to maintain a proper loop.

� Clear the area and turn the Scrap Baller “On” if there is enough accumulated scrap.

� Never leave the controls unattended while running. 18. Tailing Out � As the coil on the Uncoiler is diminished, watch how the strip is paying off.

Sometimes a small OD coil can be “squared-out” by the Uncoiler mandrel, particularly light gauge coils. Squared-out coils tend to bounce the strip as it is pulled off the coil, and this condition can cause excessive vibration and cause tracking problems. If the coil squares-out, slow the speed until the vibration is minimized.

� ALWAYS slow the line when the coil on the Uncoiler has about 2” of build-up. Continue to pay attention to the scrap trim, the loop depth, and the slit coils while slowing the line.

� When the coil on the Uncoiler has only a few wraps remaining, the line should be

operating at a creep speed � Using the “Line Stop” control (NOT the E-Stop), stop the line before the coil is

completely unwound from the Uncoiler so that the coil tail doesn’t smash into the entry equipment. Smashing coil tails into the equipment is an unacceptable practice that can ruin material and cause equipment damage.

� Turn the Edge Guide from Auto to Manual � Close the Side Guides against the strip edges. The closed Side Guides will

guide the coil tail and help to maintain the edge trim. � With the line stopped, close the Pinch Rolls and “jog” the line. This will pull the

coil tail “hook” through the rolls and help flatten-out the tail hook. Raising the Peeler with the Pinch Rolls closed can help flatten the coil tail. It is important to flatten the coil tail to prevent damage to the equipment as it passes through. Because slit strips are hanging in the pit at various levels, it may not be possible to raise the Pit Table at this time, so leave the Pit Table down or partially raised.

� Turn the Scrap Winders "OFF" before the coil tail exits the slitter. If the Winders are left on when the coil tail is through the slitter, all scrap trim tension will be lost and the Winders will spin uncontrollably.

� A Scrap Baller can be turned "OFF" if the accumulated scrap has been eliminated.

� Using the Recoiler, slowly jog the coil so that the slit strips are pulled out of the Slitter. The slit strips will fall into the pit. Continue to carefully jog the Recoiler, pulling the strips to the Tension Stand.

� Before pulling the strips out of the Tension Stand, increase the pressure at the Overarm air regulator and switch the Overarm control in the "Down" position.

� With the Overarm pressing down on the coil, jog the Recoiler and pull the strips through the Tension Stand, through the Splitting Shear, and over the Exit Pass Line Roll.

� Continue to slowly jog the Recoiler until the shortest coil tail approaches the Overarm. (The shortest tails are normally the center strips.)

� Jog the Scrap Winders or Scrap Baller until all the scrap is wound. 19. Securing the Slit Coils � Clear the area. � At this point, some strips will be adjacent to the Overarm and some strips will be

hanging off the coil. Jog the Recoiler until the short tails are about a few inches away from the Overarm tooling bar.

� WARNING: Do not stand behind the coil on the Recoiler as some strips may clock spring and cause injury.

� Stop the Recoiler and apply OD bands to the short tail coils. Once those coils are secured, jog the Recoiler until more tails are a few inches from the Overarm. Band those coils. Continue this until all slit coils are secured.

� Only after all coils are secured, raise the Overarm Separator. 20. Unloading the Scrap Winders � After the slit strips have been pulled out of the looping pit, jog the Scrap Winders

until the edge trim is completely pulled in and wound up. � Clear the area and unload the scrap bundles from the Scrap Winders. The Scrap

Winders must be unloaded after every coil. Close the Winders after unloading. 21. Unloading Slit Coils � After all the slit coils have been OD banded and the Overarm is raised, you can

prepare to unload the coils. Jog the Recoiler “forward” until the gripper slot is in the proper unloading position.

� Collapse the Recoiler drum. � NOTE: When slitting heavier gauge and/or high-strength coils, it is useful to

"jog" the Recoiler drum "forward" (not reverse) a full revolution or two after collapsing the drum. This will cause the tail to pull away from the gripper bar stop and free the coil tails in the gripper bar.

� Raise the Recoiler Gate � Before pushing-off, install a radial band through the coil ID and OD near the

gripper bar to prevent coil tail telescoping and to stabilize narrow slit coils when unloading.

� Clear the area and position the Coil Unloading Car under the coils so that the coils are centered along the “V” deck. Raise the “V” deck until the coil weight is supported on the Coil Car.

� Position the narrow coil support stanchions tightly against both ends of the coil group.

� WARNING! DO NOT unload or attempt to transfer coils unless the Coil Car narrow coil supports are installed tight against both ends of the coil. Coils can fall over if not properly stabilized.

� Using the Recoiler pusher plate, push the coil off the Recoiler. Because the Coil Car deck is firmly against the bottom of the coil, the Coil Car will follow along. When the coil is on the Coil Car and clear of the Recoiler drum, carefully move the Coil Car away from the Recoiler.

� Use the pushbutton station to stay clear of the Coil Car and the coil, fully lower the “V” saddle and coil, and walk behind the high mast side of the Car away from the coil.

� Using the portable pushbutton station, position yourself on the “mast” side of the Coil Car, stay away from the coil and Coil Car, and carefully transport the coil away from the Recoiler.

� WARNING: NEVER stand or walk between the Coil Car rails when a coil is on the Coil Car.

� WARNING: NEVER transport a coil that is too narrow to be stable while moving the Car.

� WARNING: ALWAYS position coils IN THE MIDDLE of the Coil Car V-saddle (NEVER at the ends) to prevent a coil from “upending” the Coil Car.

� WARNING: NEVER transport a coil with the Coil Car V-saddle elevated. The Coil Car could be unstable if moved with the V-saddle elevated.

� As you approach the Exit Horn, adjust the Coil Car elevation so the coil will thread onto the Exit Turnstile arm, and load the coils all the way to the “back stop” on the Turnstile arm.

� Only after the coils are completely on the Turnstile arm, remove the coil support stanchions, lower the Car all the way down, and move the Car clear of the Turnstile.

22. Create an Operating Log � Gauge, shear strength, yield strength, strip surface and condition, and slit widths

all have an effect on how a coil is slit. For instance, you cannot use the same slitter knife clearance for 16-gauge 30,000-PSI shear strength and 16-gauge 60,000-PSI shear strength. You cannot use the same strip tension and speeds for .015” and 1/4”. You cannot use the same Overarm pressure for 40,000-PSI and 70,000-PSI yield materials. You cannot use the same tensioning method for

pickled and oiled and dry electro galvanized. Each job will have its own unique equipment set-up parameters, so we recommend that operators create an operating log and record jobs and equipment parameters that were utilized to process those jobs. You should prepare an operating log with at least the following data for each customer job:

1. Coil gauge and mechanical properties. 2. Coil size. 3. Uncoiler brake (Gauge reading) 4. Entry Straightening roll position 5. Side guide position 6. Slitter, Tensioner Separator, and Overarm Separator set-up information

(Shimless tooling program) 7. Slitter arbor position (Digital readout) 8. Scrap Winder tension (Gauge reading) 9. Pad Tension Stand pressure (Gauge reading) 10. Tension Roll position (Digital readout) 11. Tension Roll brake (Gauge reading) 12. Recoiler gear setting (high or low) 13. Overarm Separator pressure (Gauge reading) 14. Line speed

For example, consider an order for six 10.000” wide slit coils taken from a 50,000# x 61” wide .090” x 60,000-PSI oily cold rolled master coil. Prepare a record of the parameters listed above that were used to process that order. As the order is processed, judge the results and product quality on a scale of 1-10... poor to excellent. If the results are a 10, the next time you run that job you should employ identical equipment set-up parameters. If the results as less than 10, make adjustments to the parameters (more or less clearances, more or less tension, etc.), log the data, run the job, and assess the results. If the new parameters produce a 6, make small adjustments again. Collecting this data, you will soon be able to determine the parameters that produce the best results. Once the ideal line parameters are determined and employed, you will eliminate guesswork and consistently produce a quality product. In addition, this kind of program will simplify new employee training, and it will allow you to identify gradual equipment or tooling deterioration or impending troubles.

NOTE: Because a specific slitting line may contain different equipment elements, this operational guideline may not strictly apply to every slitting line. Seller’s technician can provide and establish proper operation, maintenance, and hazard awareness/safety training for specific slitting lines.

WARNING! OSHA regulation 1910.147(b), Servicing and/or maintenance specifies that activities such as setting-up, adjusting, inspecting, lubricating, unjamming, and cleaning a machine where an employee may be exposed to injury by unexpected energization or start-up of the machine are maintenance-servicing activities for which the machine must be locked-out and tagged-out during the activity. Disregarding common sense safety precautions and/or warnings and instructions contained in this Manual could result in serious personal injury to you and/or your fellow workers. Pay attention to warning placards, written warnings, and follow common sense safety precautions with respect to obvious hazards. Always clear the area before activating any equipment.

Turret Slitter Arbor Paralleling Procedure This procedure is intended to guide you through the steps required to check and adjust your Turret Slitter arbors for parallelism. Tools Required: 12” pipe wrench Mitutoyo No. 139-201 Tubular Inside Micrometer Starrett No. 657H Swivel Post Starrett No. 657P Magnetic V-Block Base Starrett No. 657G Upright Base Post Starrett No. 657E Dial Indicator Starrett No. 657J Gage Holding Rod Starrett No. 57S and 58S Universal Snugs (See Figure “A” For Details of Starrett Devices) Procedure: 1. Read and understand this entire procedure before starting any work. 2. Clear the working area and follow all safety precautions as outlined in the manual. 3. Adjust all the slitter heads (not just one) so that the outboard housing digital readouts read

“5000”. 4. Remove all slitter tooling from the slitter arbors. 5. Select head #1 for paralleling. 6. Rotate arbors so that the arbor key is 90 degrees from vertical. (See Fig. “C”) 7. Engage “Outboard” bearing housing. 8. Adjust the upper arbor elevation to the point that brand new, maximum diameter slitter knives

will be ½” apart vertically. This is the “upper operating limit”. For example, if your slitter has 10.000” diameter arbors, and your knives when brand new were 15.000” diameter, the arbor “centers” should be adjusted to be 15.500” apart. With the knives removed from the arbors, use the “Inside Micrometer” to measure the open gap between the arbors. For this example, the open gap between the upper and lower arbors is 5.500” for this example. (See Fig. “B”)

9. IMPORTANT NOTE: The “upper operating limit” (highest recommended vertical travel point of the upper arbor) is when maximum diameter knives mounted on the upper and lower arbors are ½” apart vertically. CAUTION: The upper arbor will travel more than enough to allow a ½” vertical gap between maximum diameter knives. Never allow the upper arbor to travel higher than a ½” gap between upper and lower knives because you can damage the screw jacks. With the upper arbor at the “upper operating limit” (knives ½” apart), the factory setting for the digital readouts is “5000”.

10. Assemble the Starrett measuring tools for measuring between the upper and lower arbors. (See Figure “A”)

11. With the upper arbor at the “upper operating limit”, place the Magnetic V-Block Base on the lower arbor 2” away from the arbor shoulder on the Turret side, and make adjustments so that the Dial Indicator contacts and reads against the upper arbor.

12. Slowly slide the Magnet Base back and forth about the periphery of the lower arbor, and record the reading on the Dial Indicator. (See Figure “C”)

13. Without touching the Dial Indicator, remove the Magnet base from the lower arbor and reposition it at the opposite end of the arbor length, 2” away from the arbor threads.

14. Repeat step 12. 15. The Dial Indicator readings will be identical if the arbors are parallel. If the readings are

different from one end to the other, the arbors are not parallel. 16. To adjust the arbors to bring them into parallel, you must adjust the elevation of one end of

the arbor with respect to the opposite end. The procedure is:

a- The shaft that connects the Turret and the outboard upper arbor screw jacks has a splined coupling that connects the Outboard jack to the Turret jacks. Disconnect this coupling. This will allow you to adjust the Outboard jack and the Turret jacks independently by rotating the jack input shafts.

b- Each screw jack (Outboard and Turret) is equipped with an “encoder” driven by phenolic gears from the connecting shaft. Loosen the set screw in the phenolic gear mounted on the Outboard encoder. Rotate the encoder shaft by hand, and you will see the digital readout numbers change. Rotate the shaft until the readout is at “5000”. Tighten the phenolic gear set screw. The Outboard screw jack is now set at the correct “upper operating limit” with a digital readout reading of “5000”.

c- From the Dial Indicator readings taken in steps 12 and 14, you will know in which direction (up or down) to move the Turret end of the arbor to match the elevation of the Outboard end of the arbor. Repeat steps 12 and 14, and carefully turn the screw jack input shaft with the pipe wrench (use a protective cover so that the pipe wrench does not “bite” into the shaft) so that the Dial Indicator reading is identical on the Turret and the Outboard ends of the arbor.

d- Once the Turret screw jack is adjusted and the arbors are parallel, you must reset the Turret screw jack digital readout. Loosen the Turret side encoder phenolic gear set screw, and rotate the encoder shaft so that the digital readout reads “5000”, the same as the outboard digital readout. Tighten the set screw.

e- After completing steps a-d, and before retracting the outboard, re-check that the arbors are indeed parallel, and that the digital readouts read “5000”. One pair of arbors is now parallel.

f- Without moving the screw jacks, retract the outboard, swing the next set of arbors into place, and engage the outboard.

g- Repeat step c, d, and e. 17. After completing step 16, the Turret slitter arbors will be parallel, and the “upper operating

limit” will be set at “5000”.

Inspect the Slitter screw jack backlash every two (2) months and adjust as necessary. Use a chain wrench (28” approx) to adjust shell cap. Acceptable backlash is 0.0005”-0.0007”.

“Jet Nut” Tooling Lock Nut Operating Instructions

Your Slitter is equipped with hydraulic tooling lock nuts that will effectively secure the slitter tooling on the arbors. Used properly, these hydraulic lock nuts are designed to provide a huge amount of compacting force on the tooling without your having to “bang” the nut with a hammer. A “pressure ring” on the face of the lock nut is forced against the slitter tooling by hydraulic (grease) pressure from a high pressure grease gun. The grease gun forces grease into a bladder that in turn forces the pressure ring out of the face of the nut and against the tooling. The pressure ring is forced out via grease gun pressure, but it must be pushed back into the face of the nut by hand before each use. Remember to push the pressure ring back in place before mounting the nut on the arbor. NOTE: Jet Nut threads are custom made to fit each individual arbor. A Jet Nut from one arbor MAY NOT PROPERLY FIT onto another arbor, so DO NOT MIX. Clean arbor and nut threads regularly. To Install: 1. Make certain that you do not damage the arbor threads while you are placing or

removing the tooling and the lock nut onto the arbors. Never allow the tooling to drop onto the arbor threads or the arbor journals.

2. The arbors are equipped with “left hand” and “right hand” threads and lock nuts, so make certain that you do not attempt to place a left hand nut on a right hand thread.

3. Load the slitter tooling onto the arbors with the face of last piece of tooling in-line with the end of the slitter arbor threads. Never allow the tooling to overlap the arbor threads by more than 1/16”.

4. Push the tooling against the arbor shoulder so that you are certain that all the slitter tooling is completely “compacted” on the arbor with no open gaps.

5. Make sure that the “bleed valve” is open (use a 1/4” hex or Allen key), and make sure that the “pressure ring” is forced all the way into the nut. The face of the pressure ring should be in-line with the face of the nut before you attempt to use it.

6. Wipe the lock nut clean of all contaminants (grease, scale, dirt, shavings, etc.), and make sure that the threads of the nut and the arbors are also clean.

7. By hand, spin the lock nut by hand until “snug” against the slitter tooling. Do not over tighten.

8. Back off the lock nut from the tooling so that there is a “gap” of 1/32” between the tooling and the lock nut. Make sure that the pressure ring is pushed completely into the nut.

9. Using a 1/4” hex key, tighten the “bleed” valve. This will close the grease bleed valve and allow you to pressurize the nut.

10. Insert the grease gun onto the fitting and pump the grease gun handle until you cannot pump any further. The nut can withstand pressures up to 4,000 PSI.

11. After pressurizing the nut, inspect the fitting to make certain that it is not leaking. These grease fittings are special high-pressure fittings that need to be replaced periodically. You should have spare fittings on-hand so that you can replace leaking fittings.

12. Make a visual inspection to make certain that the nut does not project past the arbor threads and overlap the arbor journals (the unthreaded smaller diameter portion). If you over-pack the slitter tooling and install the nut well beyond the threads, it may scuff against the outboard bearing housing when the housing is positioned for running. If the nut scuffs against the outboard bearing housing it will cause irreparable damage to the nut and can cause serious damage the bearing housing.

13. Follow this procedure for the upper and the lower arbors, and position the outboard bearing housing in the running position. Check again to make sure that the nut does not touch the outboard housing.

To Remove: 1. Using the 1/4” hex key, loosen the “bleed valve”. This will bleed off some grease and

release the force on the pressure ring. Never remove the bleed valve screw. 2. Wipe off all excess grease 3. Tighten the nut against the tooling with the bleed valve loosened to reset the

pressure ring. 4. Spin the nut off the arbor by hand, and visually inspect that the pressure ring is

pushed back flush with the nut face. 5. Wipe any excess grease off and clean the nut. 6. Carefully remove the slitter tooling, being careful not to damage the arbor threads

and the arbor journal.

IMPORTANT NOTE: 1. Never “pump-up” the nut until it is in position against the slitter tooling. The

pressure ring will push out of the nut and may be difficult to replace. 2. Always fill the grease gun with “air-free” grease. Mobile Mobilux #EP2, or BP

Oil Energrease #LS-EP2 is recommended. 3. Always use a “high-pressure” grease gun. The nut can be used with pressures

of up to 4,000 PSI. 4. In order to avoid down-time due to failed hydraulic nuts or parts, we recommend

an inventory of spares as indicated below: � 6- spare grease fittings � 1- spare high-pressure grease gun � 2- spare grease gun nozzles � 1- spare upper arbor hydraulic nut � 1- spare lower arbor hydraulic nut

Recoiler Drum Set-Up Procedure This procedure explains how to install, set-up, and/or replace the Recoiler Drum “Spring Collapse Bolts” and the “Expansion Stop Studs”. Tools you will need: � Two (2) Recoiler Drum Set-Up Rings � Torque Wrench (30 to 150 foot pound) � 15/16” Socket � 1-5/8” Socket � 5/16” Allen Wrench � 7/16” Allen Wrench � 9/16” Allen Wrench � “Blue” (Removable) Loctite

Setting/Installing/Replacing “Spring Collapse Bolts” NOTES: A) The spring collapse bolts are 5/8”-11 UNC, SAE Grade-8 high-strength bolts. Do not substitute. B) The die springs are “yellow”. Do not substitute. C) The flat washers should be hardened and MUST NOT be larger in diameter than the die springs. Machine the washer outside diameter if required. 1. Place the two (2) recoiler drum set-up rings on the recoiler drum. One should be installed

8” away from the pusher plate face and the other should be installed 8” in from the end of the drum.

2. Expand the drum against the drum Set-Up Rings. 3. Verify the drum “expand” pressure is approximately 300 PSI. Adjust if necessary. 4. Rotate the recoiler drum until the gripper bar is located at top dead center. 5. Remove all of the spring collapse bolts, die springs and flat washers. Re-working all of

the spring bolts will assure that the expansion force is not concentrated on any one bolt. 6. Remove any small flat washers or set screws at the bottom of the tapped holes. 7. Re-install the hardened washer(s), die spring and spring bolts through the expanded

drum. 8. Tighten the spring bolts until the springs are 100% solid. Approximately 150 foot pounds

of torque should be adequate to compress the springs to 100% solid. 9. Back-off each spring bolt one (1) complete turn. This will assure the springs are no longer

100% compressed and are not solid. 10. Fully collapse the recoiler drum. You may need to band the drum OD to guarantee it is

fully collapsed. 11. With the recoiler drum fully collapsed, measure the distance from the drum OD to the top

of each spring bolt head by placing a straight edge lengthwise along the recoiler drum. 12. The top of each spring bolt head must be 1/16” below the drum OD. If any are not, add or

remove thickness from the hardened flat washer(s) until the dimension is 1/16” at each spring bolt.

13. Unscrew and remove all of the spring bolts, die springs and hardened washers. 14. Install a 5/8”-11 UNC x 1” long socket set screw into each tapped hole, and screw them

in until each set screw is tight against the bottom of the hole. 15. Without the die springs or hardened washers, re-install each spring bolt and tighten them

all to 60 foot pounds. 16. With the drum still collapsed, measure the distance from the drum OD to the top of each

spring bolt head by placing a straight edge lengthwise along the recoiler drum.

17. The top of each bolt head must be 1/16” below the drum OD. If any are not, add or remove length from the socket set screw at the bottom of that hole until the dimension is 1/16”. This can be accomplished by mixing and matching different length set-screws or by making a shorter set-screw to arrive at the correct length.

18. After finalizing all set-screw adjustments, re-install the set-screws tightly using “blue” removable Loctite.

19. Apply Loctite to each spring collapse bolt and re-install them with the hardened washers and die springs. Tighten each spring bolt to 60 foot pounds.

20. Expand the drum against the drum Set-Up Rings. 21. Check to make sure none of the spring bolt heads project above the drum OD.

Setting/Installing/Replacing “Expansion Stop Studs” NOTE: A) The expansion stop studs are 1”-8 UNC, SAE Grade-8 high-strength studs. Do not substitute.

1. Rotate the recoiler drum until the gripper bar is located at top dead center. 2. Fully collapse the drum. You may need to band the drum OD to guarantee it is fully

collapsed. 3. Remove all of the nuts, washers and expansion stop studs. Re-working all of the studs

will assure that the expansion force is not concentrated on any one stud. 4. Check to make sure there is short set screw at the bottom of each tapped hole. If not,

install a 1”-8 UNC x 1” long socket set screw into the tapped hole, and screw it in until the set screw is tightly bottomed out at the bottom of the hole.

5. Re-install all of the expansion stop studs through the collapsed drum and tighten them against the set screws.

6. With the recoiler drum fully collapsed, measure the distance from the drum OD to the top of each stud by placing a straight edge lengthwise along the recoiler drum.

7. The top of each stud must be 1/16” below the drum OD. If any are not, add or remove length from the socket set screw at the bottom of that hole until the dimension is 1/16”. This can be accomplished by mixing and matching different length set-screws or by making a shorter set-screw to arrive at the correct length.

8. After finalizing all set-screw adjustments, re-install them tightly using “blue” removable Loctite.

9. Apply Loctite to the studs and re-install them tightly against the set screws. 10. Place the two (2) recoiler drum set-up rings on the recoiler drum. One should be installed

8” away from the pusher plate face and the other should be installed 8” in from the end of the drum.

11. Expand the drum against the drum Set-Up Rings. 12. Verify the drum “expand” pressure is approximately 300 PSI. Adjust if necessary. 13. Re-install the washers and nuts onto each stud. Tighten each nut to 35-foot lbs.

03-16-07

Quick-Change Overarm Tool Sleeve Installation Procedure

The Overarm Separator is equipped with a quick-change hollow “tooling sleeve” onto which the hardened Separator Discs and Micarta Spacers are mounted and secured. This design allows a second Overarm Separator tool sleeve to be set-up “off-line” while the first tool sleeve is in use. The tool sleeve is a heat treated hollow steel tube with a shoulder on one end, and threads for a lock nut on the opposite end. The lock nut is a steel threaded collar with multiple set screws around the face for tightening the tooling on the sleeve. During re-tooling, hardened separator discs and spacers are installed on the tool sleeve from the shoulder all the way to the threads on the opposite end of the sleeve.

OSHA regulation 1910.147(b), Servicing and/or maintenance specify that activities such as setting-up, adjusting, inspecting, lubricating, unjamming, and cleaning a machine where an employee may be exposed to injury by unexpected energization or start-up of the machine are maintenance-servicing activities for which the machine must be locked-out and tagged-out during the activity.

Important Note: Make sure that you install a Separator Disc on the end of the set-up so that the lock nut and set screws will push against a Separator Disc NOT a Micarta Spacer. Install the lock nut “hand tight” (do not try to make too tight) against the last Separator Disc. After the lock nut is hand tight against the Separator Disc, use an Allen Wrench to tighten the all set screws against the Separator Disc. This will squeeze and compact the tooling between the lock nut and the shoulder of the tooling sleeve threads. Important Note: It is the set screws that secure the Overarm tooling on the tooling sleeve, so make certain that the set screws are tight. You must tighten the set screws to prevent the Separator Discs from spinning on the tool sleeve and gouging the sleeve. If the set screws are not sufficiently tight, the Discs may spin on the tooling sleeve. Because the Discs are harder than the tooling sleeve, the Discs will gouge the tooling sleeve and may be difficult to remove if allowed to spin. The tool sleeve is now ready to install onto the “Overarm axle shaft”. The Overarm axle shaft is approximately 2.5” diameter, and is supported on one end in a large “swing-open” tapered roller bearing block. The free end of the Overarm axle is fitted with a needle bearing that is captured in a locking fixture for running. The axle shaft should rotate freely. The swing-open bearing block allows the Overarm axle shaft to be swung-open about 90-degrees from the running position for easier access to remove and install the tool sleeve. The Overarm axle shaft is secured in the running position by a “swing-down” locking fixture, which is locked in place with threaded nut. The Overarm Separator tool sleeve is slipped onto the Overarm axle shaft with the set screw lock nut end of the tool sleeve towards the s wing-open bearing block . The “shoulder” end of the tool sleeve will be on the bearing block end of the axle shaft.

After the tool sleeve is slid onto the Overarm shaft, the “axle shaft lock nut” can be screwed onto the Overarm shaft to secure the tool sleeve onto the Overarm axle shaft. The axle shaft lock nut is a large round nut about 1” thick, with set screws installed in the nut (like the tooling sleeve lock nut). The axle shaft lock nut will have either a “left hand” or a “right hand” thread depending upon the slitting line running direction. Once the tooling sleeve is slid all the way onto the axle shaft, the shaft lock nut is screwed onto the axle. The shaft lock nut should be “lightly hand tightened” (do not overtighten) against the tool sleeve shoulder. Once this is accomplished, tighten the set screws against the shoulder of the tool sleeve. This will lock the tool sleeve onto the Overarm axle shaft. Important Note: It is the set screws that secure the Overarm tool sleeve on the Overarm axle shaft, so make certain that the set screws are tight. After the axle shaft lock nut is installed and the set screws are tight against the tool sleeve shoulder, check to make sure there is an “open gap” between t he face of the axle shaft lock nut and the tooling sleeve shoulder . The open gap assure that the set screws and NOT the face of the nut that is holding the tool sleeve onto the Overarm axle shaft. This open gap should be between 1/16” and 1/8”. Important Note : If you leave no gap between the axle shaft lock nut and the tool sleeve shoulder, the axle shaft lock nut will tighten against the tooling sleeve while you are running. The axle shaft nut will be extremely difficult to remove. After the tool sleeve is secured by the set screws in the axle shaft lock nut, the entire assembly can be swung to the running position and locked into place by closing the swing open locking fixture and securing it. DO NOT “slam” the Overarm arbor into the inboard axle support. You will break the free end axle needle bearing.

Swing-Open Overarm

The Overarm Separator is equipped with a swing-open tooling arbor onto which the hardened Separator Discs and Micarta Spacers are installed and secured. This design makes it easier to remove and install tooling on the Overarm arbor. The arbor is a heat treated shaft with a shoulder on one end and threads for a lock nut on the opposite end. The nut is threaded with multiple set screws around the face for tightening the tooling on the arbor. During re-tooling, hardened separator discs and spacers are installed on the arbor from the shoulder all the way to the threads on the opposite end of the arbor.

OSHA regulation 1910.147(b), Servicing and/or maintenance specify that activities such as setting-up, adjusting, inspecting, lubricating, unjamming, and cleaning a machine where an employee may be exposed to injury by unexpected energization or start-up of the machine are maintenance-servicing activities for which the machine must be locked-out and tagged-out during the activity.

The Overarm arbor is a large shaft supported on one end in a large “swing-open” tapered roller bearing block. The free end of the Overarm axle is fitted with a needle bearing that is captured in a lock fixture when running. The arbor should rotate freely when locked in place. The swing-open bearing block allows the Overarm arbor to be swung-open about 90-degrees from the running position for easier access to remove and install the tooling. The Overarm axle shaft is secured in the running position by a “swing-down” locking fixture, which is locked in place with threaded nut. Make sure that you install a Separator Disc on the end of the set-up so that the lock nut and set screws will push against a Separator Disc NOT a Micarta Spacer. Install the lock nut “hand tight” (do not try to make too tight) against the last Separator Disc. After the lock nut is hand tight, use an Allen Wrench to tighten all set screws against the Separator Disc. This will squeeze and compact the tooling between the nut and the shoulder of the arbor. It is the set screws that secure the Overarm tooling on the tooling arbor, so make certain that the set screws are tight. If the set screws are not sufficiently tight, the Discs may spin on the tooling sleeve. Because the Discs are harder than the tooling sleeve, the Discs will gouge the tooling sleeve and make the tooling difficult to remove. After the lock nut is installed and the set screws are tight against a Disc, check to make sure there is an “open gap” between the face of the lock nut and the Disc . The open gap shows that the set screws and NOT the face of the nut is locking the tooling on the arbor. This open gap should be between 1/16” and 1/8”. If you leave no gap between the lock nut and the Disc, the lock nut can tighten against the tooling while you are running, and the nut will be extremely difficult to remove. NOTE: DO NOT “slam” the Overarm arbor into position in the Overarm frame. You can break the free end arbor bearing.

Coil Processing Equipment Safety Guidelines

Much of the information contained in this safety section is taken from, and much is identical to the information contained in AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC., publication #ANSI Bll.18 "American National Standard For Machine Tools – Safety Requirements for Machines Processing or Slitting Coiled or Non-coiled Metal. A copy of ANSI B11.18-2006 is included as part of this manual. Please read it carefully. Additional copies can be obtained on-line at www.ansi.org. Request "ANSI Standard #Bll.18-2006 Coil Slitting machines/systems unwind metal coils, slit into narrower strips, and rewind the strip(s) into slit coils. To accomplish this task, the machine systems are equipped with large motors, powerful hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, sharp knives, and other devices which can cause severe injury to you if you are not properly trained, if you are careless, and if you engage in unsafe practices. Remember that carelessness and ignorance of the proper operation of the equipment and capacities can lead to severe injury from the material (coil, strip, scrap, sheets) as well as injury from the machines. Seller has attempted to identify and document risks and hazards related to operating and maintaining its machines. Seller has attempted to eliminate injuries via machine guarding, barriers, lockouts, warning placards, emergency stops, printed safety manuals, and training procedures, among others. Do not under any circumstances operate a machine unless all safety devices are in place and operational. User’s personnel have a duty to report missing or inoperative safety devices as well as any unsafe conditions. ANSI B11.18 specifies, “The user shall be responsible for providing safeguarding of the metal processing machines or machinery systems according to the risk assessment, and for ensuring that all safeguarding provided is maintained and used”. Seller has provided detailed documentation relating to machine/system capacities, operating and maintenance data, electrical & hydraulic schematics, machine drawings, system layout drawings, and hazard-risk-safe operation information. These materials are provided to assist the User in establishing User’s machinery system risk assessment, which would allow the User to fulfill its obligation in providing safeguarding for the metal processing machines/system within the physical environment of the User’s facility. Seller is available to consult and cooperate with the User in its risk assessment and risk reduction process, and documentation of the process. Proper training is an integral part of a safe operation and safety program. Safe operation of equipment cannot be achieved without proper training. During Seller’s Start-Up, Commissioning, and Acceptance program, Seller’s technicians review the contents of this Manual with User’s personnel and provide hands-on operational and safety training on the equipment. Seller recommends that all users of this equipment be provided with the same type of operating, maintenance, and safety training program, including written materials and hands-on training, on a regular basis. NEVER allow untrained personnel to work on or with this equipment. Read and be familiar with the contents of this Manual. If you have any questions, or if you do not understand something contained within this safety section, you are invited to call us.

WARNING!! Disregarding the safety precautions and instructions contained in this manual could result in serious injury. Pay attention to all warning placards, written warnings, and follow common sense safety precautions. Always clear the area and communicate your intentions before energizing any equipment.

General Operating & Safety Guidelines

Warnings, hazard identification, safety guidelines, safety precautions, and instructions contained in this manual are intended to provide the User with an awareness of potential hazards in an effort to prevent personal injury related to operating and maintaining the equipment, and to document risk assessment the User can employ in fulfilling its ANSI mandated machinery systems safeguarding responsibilities. Risk of personal injury can be reduced by studying and understanding the contents of this manual and paying attention to warning placards, written and verbal warnings and instructions, and following common sense safety precautions. Seller’s personnel are available upon request to conduct operating, maintenance, and hazard awareness-safety training as well as cooperate with the User in risk assessment programs.

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ANSI B11.18-2006 Safety Requirement for Machines Processing or Slitting Coiled or Non-coiled Metal specify certain “User” and “Personnel” responsibilities relating to the equipment installation and start-up, hazard identification, hazard control, training, and machine-to-machine perimeter guarding. A copy of ANSI B11.18-2006 is included as part of this manual. It is the Buyer’s responsibility to have its operating and maintenance personnel read, be familiar with, and comply with the safety and hazard control responsibilities of the “User” and “Personnel”.

OSHA regulation 1910.147(b), Servicing and/or maintenance specify that activities such as setting-up, adjusting, inspecting, lubricating, unjamming, and cleaning a machine where an employee may be exposed to injury by unexpected energization or start-up of the machine are activities for which the machine must be locked-out and tagged-out during the activity. OSHA regulation 1910.147 covers specific details of a proper lock-out/tag-out procedure and training and communication requirements. We direct the Buyer’s attention to the Lock-Out/Tag-Out section in this manual and to OSHA regulation 1910.147, and urge the Buyer to establish a Lock-Out/Tag-Out program to prevent unexpected energization and start-up to avoid injury to employees.

Always use common sense safety precautions when working on or around any machines, particularly heavy powerful machines that process heavy coils. You can be severely injured by the machine or the coil if you become careless and do not follow common sense safe practices. These machines employ powerful motors, pulleys, cylinders, rams, etc., that utilize electricity, hydraulics, and air to perform its functions. Rotating devices, reciprocating devices, and other powered machine movements can cause serious injury if you are careless and put yourself in a hazardous area. Awareness is essential. Use common sense safety precautions and be careful.

DO NOT attempt to operate this equipment unless you receive proper training on the equipment capacity, proper operation, and hazards from the equipment manufacturer’s authorized technician. Unless and until you receive proper factory authorized training, you are not qualified to operate this equipment. You can damage the equipment, product a defective product, and more important, you risk severe injury .

1. KEEP ALL PERSONNEL A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE EQUIPMENT WHILE RUNNING. This includes any personnel NOT involved in the equipment operation.

2. Never attempt to operate or perform maintenance on this equipment until you have received safe operation and hazard awareness training from the equipment manufacturer’s authorized technician.

3. Always communicate your intentions to co-workers before energizing a machine. 4. Read and be familiar with all of the safety, operating, maintenance, and lock out

manuals provided with your machine. 5. Never modify the machine in any way without the approval, assistance, and/or

guidance from the equipment manufacturer. 6. Know the capacities of the machine and never operate outside of the capacities. 7. Always clear the area before operating any machine. 8. Never sit, stand, or place any part of your body on, in, behind, under, or near

Turnstiles, Coil Cars, Uncoiler, Slitter, Leveler, Recoiler, Scrap Equipment, Support Tables, Shears, Conveyors, or any other moving or potentially moving machinery or the strip or the coil with the power “ON”.

9. Never operate the equipment unless all guards and safety devices are in place and operational.

10. Never hand feed any materials (paper, cardboard) into the coil as it is being rewound. You risk dismemberment or death by being caught and wound into the coil.

11. Never touch the moving material or coil as it is being processed. You can be severely injured and possibly be pulled into an adjacent machine.

12. Never touch, inspect, clean, or apply tape to slitter tooling from the front or entry side of the slitter. You risk losing your hand if you get caught in the sitter while it is rotating.

13. Never clean or wipe pinch and/or feed rolls or any other rotatable rolls unless power is turned "OFF" and locked out.

14. Never clean or wipe pinch and/or feed rolls from the front or entry side. You risk losing your hand if you get caught in the rolls while it is rotating.

15. Never thread scrap into scrap equipment unless the power is "OFF". 16. Never allow any machine run with the control left unattended. 17. Always use extreme caution when banding or un-banding coils. You risk being

injured by the coil if it unwinds unexpectedly. 18. Always install and engage coil stabilizers to stabilize and secure coils from falling

over and/or rolling away before you transport on Coil Cars or Transfer Cars. 19. Never stand near an area where you might be hit by a coil falling over or off while

transporting coils on a hook, grab, coil car, or any other device. 20. Never wear clothing or jewelry that could cause your hand, arm, or any other part

of your body to be caught in moving machinery or moving material. 21. Always turn machines "OFF", lock out all power, dissipate all energy, and block

in position before performing maintenance, cleaning, set-ups, repairs or adjustments of any kind.

22. Always turn machines “OFF”, lock-out/tag-out all power, dissipate all energy, and block in position before attempting to “unjam” material and/or equipment.

23. Never walk or stand on any tables that carry material over a pit. You risk a fall that can result in serious injury or death if the table collapses for any reason.

24. Never climb on or walk-crawl under a machine, strip, or coil while the power is “ON” or the machine is in operation.

25. Formulate a safe procedure to clean trash from a looping pit.

26. Never use an overhead crane hoist to lower anything or anyone into a looping pit. The wire rope supporting the hook will unravel from the hoist when the hook is about floor level, and the hook and everything attached to it will then fall to the pit floor.

27. Never operate machines with safety devices (guards, safety switches, etc.) broken, disabled, or removed.

28. Never operate any machinery while alone. 29. Never disable a safety switch or lock-out or any other safety equipment or

devices.

The equipment is perfectly safe to maintain and operate so long as you follow prescribed and common sense safety precautions.

WARNING!! Disregarding the safety precautions and instructions contained in this manual could result in serious injury. Pay attention to all warning placards, written warnings, and follow common sense safety precautions. Always clear the area and communicate your intentions before energizing any equipment.

Safety Guidelines for Individual Machines

Warnings, hazard identification, safety guidelines, safety precautions, and instructions contained within this manual are intended to provide the User with an awareness of potential hazards in an effort to prevent personal injury related to operating and maintaining the equipment, and to document risk assessment the User can employ in fulfilling its ANSI mandated machinery systems safeguarding responsibilities. Risk of personal injury can be reduced by reading and understanding the contents of this manual and paying attention to warning placards, written warnings and instructions, and following common sense safety precautions. Seller’s personnel are available upon request to conduct operating, maintenance, and hazard awareness-safety training as well as cooperate with the User in risk assessment programs.

Industrial accidents that result in personal injury are often caused by:

� Careless and/or Reckless Conduct � Failure to communicate intentions to fellow workers � Failure to CLEAR THE AREA Before Energizing Equipme nt � Failure to Follow Lock-Out/Tag-Out Safety Procedure s � Failure to Know and Understand Proper Equipment Ope rating and

Maintenance Procedures � Failure to Follow Common Sense Safety Precautions

Proper operating practices, awareness of hazards, and safety training is essential in the avoidance and prevention of personal injury, damage to the equipment, and the production of a quality product.

The User has a duty to allow ONLY properly trained personnel to operate and maintain this equipment. Untrained personnel are not qualified to safely operate the equipment, and are a hazard to themselves as well as others. Seller’s personnel are available upon request to provide operating, maintenance, hazard awareness, and safety training.

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ANSI B11.18-2006 Safety Requirement for Machines & Machinery Systems for Processing Strip, Sheet, or Plate from Coiled Configuration specify certain “User” and “Personnel” responsibilities relating to the equipment installation and start-up, hazard identification, hazard control, training, and machine-to-machine perimeter guarding. A copy of ANSI B11.18-2006 is included as part of this manual. It is the Buyer’s responsibility to have its operating and maintenance personnel read, be familiar with, and comply with the safety and hazard control responsibilities of the “User” and “Personnel”.

OSHA regulation 1910.147(b), Servicing and/or maintenance specify that activities such as setting-up, adjusting, inspecting, lubricating, unjamming, and cleaning a machine where an employee may be exposed to injury by unexpected energization or start-up of the machine are maintenance-servicing activities for which the machine must be locked-out and tagged-out during the activity. OSHA regulation 1910.147 covers specific details of a proper lock-out/tag-out procedure and training and communication requirements. We direct the Buyer’s attention to the Lock-Out/Tag-Out section in this manual and to OSHA regulation 1910.147, and urge the Buyer to establish a Lock-Out/Tag-Out program to prevent unexpected energization and start-up to avoid injury to employees.

GENERAL

1. Always keep all personnel not involved in the operation of the equipment a safe distance away from the equipment while running.

2. Never work alone. 3. Never stand on, walk near, lean against, climb on, or duck or crawl under any

equipment, strip, or coil with the power “On” and/or while equipment is running. 4. Always keep away from equipment, coil, scrap, and strip(s) when the power is

“On” and/or when the machines are running. 5. Never clean, or perform maintenance, inspection, adjustment, set-up, or

unjamming of any kind unless the equipment power is "Off" and lock-out/tag-out procedures are instituted.

6. Always block-up equipment and components where necessary when performing maintenance to prevent unexpected lowering of equipment and/or components when the power is de-energized and/or hydraulic and/or air lines are disconnected.

7. Never touch or attempt to wipe or clean any rolls, shafts, tooling, Overarm tooling, shear blades, flywheels, when the power is “On” or while the machine is running.

8. Never operate the equipment beyond the rated capacities. 9. Always be aware that equipment and/or coil may start or move without warning.

KEEP AWAY! 10. Always communicate your intentions before energizing any equipment 11. Always clear the area before energizing any equipment. 12. Read all sections in this manual before attempting to operate or perform

maintenance on the equipment. 13. Read the ANSI Safety Standards included in the manual. 14. Always use common sense safety precautions to avoid injury.

ENTRY COIL STORAGE TURNSTILE

1. Warning! Before operating or rotating, make certain all personnel maintain a safe distance from the machine, coil, and the next piece of equipment to avoid being struck or caught in between.

2. Warning! Make certain that the coil is contained to avoid the uncontrolled unwinding of a coil while on the turnstile.

3. Warning! Make certain that the coil is completely on the turnstile arm all the way to the back stop to prevent a coil from falling off the arm.

4. While loading and unloading, maintain complete control of the coil to avoid tipping or dropping.

5. Do not operate the turnstile if the rotation speed is faster than 1 RPM. ENTRY COIL LOADING CAR

1. Use the portable control to maintain a safe distance away from the Coil Car and the coil when operating.

2. Always keep the Car and surrounding area in clear view when operating the Car. 3. Make certain all personnel maintain a safe distance. 4. Make certain coil is secured to avoid uncontrolled unwinding.

5. Warning! Stabilize and/or secure coils to avoid tipping and/or rolling, being careful that coils do not fall over while you are stabilizing them.

6. Warning! Always transport coils with the coil in the center of the Car wheel base (not on the end of the V-deck) with the “V” deck fully lowered, and keep all personnel away from the Car while the car is moving.

7. Warning: Always transport the coil with the Car V-deck fully lowered to prevent the Car and coil from tipping over while traveling

8. Warning! Keep hands and feet away from Car when operating. 9. Do not operate the car if the electrical cable reel is not operating properly or if the

electrical cable is cut. 10. Warning! Do not attempt to perform any maintenance on the car when the

elevating platform is up and supported by the cylinder. Lower the platform or block it up before working on the Car.

11. Warning: The Car has NO BRAKES. De-energize the Car well ahead of the point at which you expect it to come to a full stop

12. Warning: Do not operate the Car with a travel speed faster than 50 FPM. The Car might coast too far.

13. Do not load coils onto the car by fork truck or crane unless the car is completely lowered.

14. Utilize the portable pushbutton control and position your body on the high mast side of the Coil Car keeping a safe distance away from the coil when transporting coils, but always keep the car and surrounding area in clear view.

UNCOILER

1. Warning! Before operating, make certain that the area is clear. 2. Make certain that the coil is securely mounted on the uncoiler drum. 3. Warning! Before cutting the bands, clear the area and make certain that the

outer wrap is secured to prevent injury from uncontrolled unwinding of the coil. 4. Never attempt to process a coil with an inside diameter larger than the uncoiler

drum expansion. 5. Never build-up the expansion range of the Uncoiler drum with wooden boards or

any other materials not specifically designed for the purpose. 6. Make certain that the coil and all related machines (Hold-Down, Peeler, Coil Car,

etc.) are in their proper positions before operating. 7. Always clear the area before jogging or running. 8. Pay attention to the condition and the position of the coil while running. It is

possible for the coil to shift on the uncoiler drum and create a hazard in addition to damaging the material and the machine.

9. Before re-banding, make certain that the coil outer wrap is secured to prevent injury from uncontrolled unwinding.

10. Do not attempt to utilize the expanding mandrel to open egg shaped or collapsed coils. You will damage the Uncoiler segments and wedges.

COIL PEELER

1. Clear the area before operating and threading a coil and maintain a safe working distance.

2. Warning! Never position your arms, legs or any parts of your body between the Peeler and the Uncoiler or the coil. You risk being severely injured by pinch points.

3. Warning! Never climb onto the Peeler to help feed material. 4. The Peeler Blade is positioned by hydraulic cylinder. Always block the Peeler

Blade in position before performing any maintenance to eliminate the possibility that the Blade will lower accidentally by gravity.

5. Never use the Peeler to break coil O.D. bands. PINCH ROLLS

1. Warning! Pinch Rolls by their very nature can be dangerous if simple common sense safety precautions are ignored. Pinch Rolls are absolutely safe when operated properly and safety precautions are observed. Pinch Rolls are designed to squeeze and feed material that is often irregular in shape and size, and therefore must open wide. Barrier guards are often not suitable in this location therefore EXTREME CAUTION must be observed while operating.

2. Warning! Never touch or place hands, arms, or body in or even near the squeeze, pinch, or shear points with the power ON.

3. Warning! Never attempt to perform maintenance or cleaning of any kind with power on. Turn the power "OFF" and lock-out before performing any maintenance or cleaning.

4. Warning! Never touch or wipe pinch rolls from front or entry side. 5. Warning! Never touch or wipe pinch rolls when running.

EDGE CONTROL

1. Clear the area around the Uncoiler before energizing. 2. Never attempt to clean light sources or lenses with the line running or with the

power on. SIDE GUIDES

1. Keep hands, arms, and body away from pinch and squeeze points. 2. Never climb onto the Side Guides to help guide the strip by hand.

ENTRY & EXIT CROP SHEAR

1. Warning! Never use the Entry or Exit Crop Shear to cut sheets or small/short hand fed pieces. Crop Shears are NOT INTENDED NOR DESIGNED TO BE USED TO CUT HAND FED SHEETS.

2. Warning! Never place hands, arm, or body in the shear blade area regardless if the power on or off unless the shear ram is blocked up or otherwise prevented from moving. You could have your hands or arms cut off if you disregard common sense safety precautions.

3. Always make certain that all persons are at a safe work distance before operating.

4. Warning! Never perform maintenance or make repairs with the power on. Make certain that the power is "OFF", and use lock-out procedures.

5. Keep away from the crop end access areas with the power on. 6. Warning! Make certain that the upper blade ram is "blocked-up" with a wooden

block before changing blades, or performing any kind of maintenance in the ram/blade area. The block will prevent any possibility of the ram and blade from cutting. Remember to remove the block when you are finished with the job.

SLITTER

1. Make certain all persons are at a safe distance before operating. 2. Warning! Never place hands, arms, or body near the slitter knife pinch point

while power is ON. Always turn power OFF before inspecting or touching the slitter tooling.

3. Warning! Never apply tape, cardboard, or any other material to the Slitter tooling from the front the entry side of the slitter. You could be pulled into the slitter knives and be severely injured if you are pulled into the slitter arbors.

4. Handle and install slitter tooling carefully and safely. 5. Execute slitter head changes very carefully. Make certain that the area is clear

and that neither you nor anyone else is near a pinch point. 6. Warning! Keep away from the entry side of the Slitter with the power ON. 7. Warning! Keep away from the exit side of the Slitter with the power ON. 8. Warning! Never inspect a tooling set-up from the entry side unless the power is

"OFF" and locked-out. 9. Never climb on the Slitter while it is running or if the power is “ON”.

SCRAP EQUIPMENT

1. Warning! Always clear the area before running, and always keep away from the scrap.

2. Warning! Never attempt to thread scrap strands into the scrap equipment unless the power is "Off".

3. Warning! Never attempt to “unjam” scrap strands unless the scrap equipment is “Off” and locked-out.

4. Handle scrap edge trim carefully and safely to prevent severe cuts. 5. Warning! Always maintain a safe distance from the scrap edge trim while

running. 6. Warning! Never touch the scrap strands while the slitting line is running. 7. Warning! Stop the slitting line and turn the Scrap Winder, Scrap Baller power

"Off" before attempting joining scrap strands together. 8. Warning! Always clear the area before unloading scrap bundles. 9. Warning! In slitting lines equipped with a "walk through" viaduct, never walk or

stand in the viaduct with the line running. Make sure the power is “OFF” before using the viaduct.

LOOPING PIT – STRIP THREADING TABLES

1. Clear the area before operating 2. Warning! Keep hands, arms, and body away from pinch or squeeze points. 3. Warning! Never stand or walk on the Pit Table because the Table can collapse

and drop you into the pit. Remember that you are 20’-40’ above the bottom of the looping pit, and a fall to the bottom of the pit will cause serious injury or death.

4. Always install guard railings around any pit, particularly strip looping pits. 5. Never lean or stand on the guard rails surrounding a pit. 6. Warning! Never use an overhead crane as an elevator to lower someone to the

bottom of the pit. The wire rope will unravel from the hoist and the hook will fall off a foot or so below the floor level, and you will fall into the pit.

7. Warning! Never perform any maintenance on the Table while they are in the raised position unless the power is OFF and locked-out and the Table is secured in position by blocks. The blocks will prevent the Table from falling by gravity if the hydraulic lines are disconnected.

TENSIONING EQUIPMENT

1. Warning! Keep hands, arms, and body away from pinch or squeeze points. 2. Maintain a safe working distance from the machines while operating. 3. Never attempt to make adjustments to strip guiding devices while the line is

running. 4. Warning! Never attempt to touch or clean tension rolls while the rolls are

running. You can be pulled into the rolls and be severely injured. 5. Warning! Always turn power "Off" and lock-out before performing any

maintenance or cleaning of tension rolls. RECOILER

1. Warning! Never hand feed paper, cardboard, or any other materials into the coil as it is being rewound. You risk dismemberment or death by being wound into the coil.

2. Warning! Never touch any part of the strip or coil as it is being rewound. 3. Warning! Keep away from the Recoiler, coil, and strip while running. 4. Warning! Never place your hand or any other part of your body between the coil

on the Recoiler drum and the hydraulic pusher plate. You risk being severely injured by the hydraulic pusher if someone energizes the pusher while you are in the area.

5. Warning: Keep your hands and fingers away from the gripper bar. You risk serious injury or amputation if your hands or fingers are in the gripper when the drum is actuated

6. Warning! Never run the Recoiler at speeds higher than jog speeds with no coil on the Recoiler drum. The recoiler drum is spring collapsed, and if run at high RPM with nothing to contain it, the drum can fly apart due to centrifugal force.

7. Warning! Never stand near the front or back of a coil as it is being rewound on the Recoiler. A strip may break and the whipping strip end can cause severe injury.

OVERARM SEPARATOR

1. Warning! Keep hands and body away from the Overarm when the arm is being raised or lowered.

2. Warning! Never touch the Overarm tooling or strip while running 3. Warning! Use lock-out/tag-out procedures when changing a tooling set-up

EXIT COIL UNLOADING CAR

1. Use the portable control to maintain a safe distance away from the Coil Car and the coil when operating.

2. Always keep the Car and surrounding area in clear view when operating the Car. 3. Make certain all personnel maintain a safe distance.

4. Make certain the coil is secured to avoid uncontrolled unwinding. 5. Warning! Exit Coil Cars are equipped with a coil stabilizing device to prevent slit

coils from tipping over and falling off the car when handling. NEVER transport slit coils unless the slit coil stabilizing device is engaged tight against both ends of the coil.

6. Warning! Stabilize and/or secure coils to avoid tipping and/or rolling, being careful that coils do not fall over while you are stabilizing them.

7. Warning! Always transport coils with the coil in the center of the Car wheel base (not on the end of the V-deck) with the “V” deck fully lowered, and keep all personnel away from the Car while the car is moving.

8. Warning: Always transport the coil with the Car V-deck fully lowered to prevent the Car and coil from tipping over while traveling

9. Warning! Keep hands and feet away from Car when operating. 10. Do not operate the car if the electrical cable reel is not operating properly or if the

electrical cable is cut. 11. Warning! Do not attempt to perform any maintenance on the car when the

elevating platform is up and supported by the cylinder. Lower the platform or block it up before working on the Car.

12. Warning! The Car has NO BRAKES. De-energize the Car well ahead of the point at which you expect it to come to a full stop

13. Warning! Do not operate the Car with a travel speed faster than 50 FPM. The Car might coast too far.

14. Do not load coils onto the car by fork truck or crane unless the car is completely lowered.

15. Use the portable pushbutton control and position your body on the high mast side of the Coil Car keeping a safe distance away from the coil when transporting coils, but always keep the car and surrounding area in clear view.

EXIT COIL STORAGE/TRANSFER TURNSTILE

1. Warning! Before operating or rotating, make certain all personnel maintain a safe distance from the machine, the coil, and the next piece of equipment to avoid being struck or caught in between.

2. Make certain that the coil is contained to avoid the uncontrolled unwinding of a coil while on the turnstile.

3. Warning: Always make certain that coils are completely on the turnstile arm all the way to the back stop to prevent coils from falling off the arm..

4. Warning: While loading and unloading, keep clear and maintain complete control of the coil to avoid tipping or dropping.

5. Warning: Do not operate the turnstile if the rotation speed is faster than 1 RPM. Coils can be thrown off the arms if the speed is too high.

6. With Turnstiles equipped with a hydraulic pushoff, make certain that you keep away from the coil being pushed off.

7. Never place your hand or any part of your body in front of the hydraulic pushoff. 8. After pushing off a coil, make certain that the next coil is completely on the

Turnstile arm and not hanging partly off the arm. 9. Warning! Never walk between a Downender and a Turnstile that has coils on

the arms. A coil may not be completely on the arm and may fall off.

SLIT COIL DOWNENDER

1. Warning! Before operating, make certain all personnel maintain a safe distance from the machine, coil, and the next piece of equipment to avoid being struck or caught in between.

2. Make certain that the coil is contained with OD banding to avoid the uncontrolled unwinding of a coil.

3. Warning! Keep hands, fingers, and feet away from the coil and moving machine parts.

4. Warning! Some Downender are equipped with automatic cycling controls that may start without warning. Keep away and stay aware.

5. Warning! Never stand close to the coil while downlaying. The coil could fall off the Downender and cause severe injury.

6. Warning! Never attempt to raise the Downender conveyor frame unless coils are completely off the conveyor frame and rollers.

7. Never touch the rollers when the power is ON. 8. Warning! Never walk or stand between the Downender and the Turnstile. 9. Never attempt to perform any work on a coil when the coil is hanging from the

Downender arbor. The coil can fall off and cause severe injury. ROLLER CONVEYORS

1. Warning! Keep hands and fingers away from the conveyor rollers unless power is "OFF".

2. Warning! Some conveyors are automatically started without warning. Keep away!

3. Warning! Never attempt to work on a coil while the coil is on the conveyor unless power is "OFF".

4. Warning! Never stand on conveyor rolls. SLIT COIL STRAPPING MACHINE

1. Warning! Keep hands and fingers away from conical rollers, conveyor rolls, strapping head balance frame, and strapping when operating.

2. Never climb on the machine. 3. Warning! Do not attempt to apply strapping to any part of your body. 4. Never use the Strapping Machine conveyor rollers to bump a coil into position on

an adjacent conveyor. 5. Strapping Machines are equipped with “Signode” strapping heads. Read the

“Signode” operating and safety manual before attempting to operate. AUTOMATIC COIL STACKER

1. The stacker is designed to handle tight coils with radial straps. Never attempt to handle loose and/or un-banded coils.

2. Always clear the area before operating. 3. Warning! This machine can start without warning. Keep away. 4. Warning! Never stand in the way of the travel of the Stacker. 5. Warning! Never attempt to place “sticks” onto a stacked coil while the Stacker is

in operation. 6. Keep hands and fingers away from conveyor rolls when running.

STACKER TURNTABLE

1. Clear the area before operating 2. Warning! Never stand on the table while it is running. 3. Never stand near the stacking station while the Stacker is in operation. 4. Keep away from the table hydraulic push off. 5. Warning! Keep away from the Turntable rotation drive and chain.

HYDRAULIC POWER UNITS

1. Warning! Never perform maintenance with the power on. 2. Always use proper lock-out tag-out procedures. 3. Warning! Always check for the presence of an “accumulator” before attempting

service of any kind on the entire hydraulic system. Accumulators generate high hydraulic pressure even if the pump is "OFF". Make certain you shut-off all accumulators before attempting to perform maintenance on any portion of the hydraulic system.

4. Warning! Always read and understand the hydraulic circuit schematics before attempting repair or maintenance.

5. Make certain all guards are in place.

ELECTRICAL PANELS & DEVICES

1. Warning! Never open electrical panels or boxes with the power on. Switch the disconnect switch to Off.

2. Warning! Never work on wiring or electrical components with the power on. 3. Warning! Always disconnect, lock-out and tag-out electrical panels and pull the

fuses before performing any mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical maintenance or repairs on any equipment.

4. Warning! Always check for the existence of electrical power in multiple places before working.

5. Make certain all electrical enclosures have appropriate covers installed and secured, and that no wires are exposed.

6. Never perform maintenance unless the power is off and locked-out and the fuses are "pulled".

Recommended Lock-Out/Tag-Out Procedures

OSHA regulation 1910.147(b), Servicing and/or maintenance specify that activities such as setting-up, adjusting, inspecting, lubricating, unjamming, and cleaning a machine where an employee may be exposed to injury by unexpected energization or start-up of the machine are maintenance-servicing activities for which the machine must be locked-out and tagged-out during the activity. OSHA regulation 1910.147 covers specific details of a proper lock-out/tag-out procedure and training and communication requirements.

The following Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures are the Seller’s recommendations. They are NOT intended to supersede OSHA regulations or Buyer's lock-out/tag-out safety procedures. Notification Notify all operating and maintenance personnel that the equipment will be shut down and locked-out. Advise all personnel to keep away from the equipment and not attempt to energize the equipment until advised it is safe to do so. Shut Down and Lock-Out

1. Make certain that all affected personnel have been advised of the shut down. 2. Make certain that all coils and materials have been removed from the

equipment or in a position that will not create a hazard during shut-down and service/maintenance.

3. Lower or block into position all elevating tables, elevating platforms, elevating arms, elevating frames, and any other equipment that might unexpectedly lower or descend by gravity if a hydraulic or pneumatic line is disconnected or broken.

4. Shut down all equipment and turn all motors off. 5. Shut all electrical disconnects off and pull all fuses. Using a volt meter,

confirm in multiple locations that the power is indeed "OFF" prior to beginning any work.

6. Padlock all electric disconnect switches related to the work. Place a tag or sign on operator stations and disconnect switches indicating that the line is shut down and locked-out.

Examples of devices that should be fully lowered or blocked in position prior to attempting maintenance of any kind include but are not limited to: � Coil Car Lifting Decks � Uncoiler Hold-Down Roll � Peeler Table � Pinch Rolls � Guillotine Shear Upper Ram

� Looping Pit Carryover Tables � Tension Stand Drag Platen � Tension Stand Roll Frame � Recoiler Feed Table � Overarm Separator Frame � All Elevating and/or Pivot-Up Tables and Platforms � Downender Pivoting Frame � Coil and Sheet Stacker Hydraulic Lift Tables and Frames � Uncoiler and Recoiler Outboard Support Housings � Coil Stacker Hydraulic Coil Grab Lift Frame 7. Shut-off all air pressure feeds to equipment. 8. Bleed all pressurized air out of the system and verify that all pressure gauges

read zero. 9. WARNING!! BEWARE OF HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATORS – Locate and

bleed all hydraulic pressure out of any hydraulic accumulator, and if equipped with a shut off valve, switch shut off valve OFF.

10. Verify that all hydraulic pressure gauges read zero. 11. WARNING!! Check to make certain that there are not multiple electrical

feeds to the equipment. If this is the case, switch all disconnects to "OFF" and remove all fuses.

12. Utilizing a volt meter, verify in multiple locations that the line is without electrical power.

13. Install locking devices and lock-out tags on air line feed and electrical disconnect switch(s), etc.

14. Turn off any and all other sources of power (gas, water, steam, etc.), and verify that no residual pressure remains in any lines.

15. Consult appropriate manuals before performing any work. Verify Lock-Out Make certain that no personnel are exposed to hazards. Test and verify that the equipment is completely de-energized and inoperative before attempting any work. Start-Up

1. Make certain that all tools, position blocks, etc. are removed from the equipment.

2. Make certain that all covers and guards are installed. 3. Make certain that all safety devices are properly installed and functional. 4. Notify all affected personnel that the equipment is to be re-energized. 5. Clear the area. Make sure no personnel are in a hazardous area before

power is restored. 6. Remove all locks, tags, and support blocks. 7. Restore energy to the equipment 8. Adjust air pressure and hydraulic regulators as necessary. 9. Clear the area. Check to make certain that no personnel are in a hazardous

area. 10. Restart the equipment and verify proper operation.

ANSI B11.18