Translating the manual

[Robin Hewitt]

Well done, bravo.

My controller box has two big fat sockets on the side, one is the solenoid valves, the other goes to the temperature control box. Then there are about 6 cables coming in the bottom of the controller which are not unpluggable. First thing I did was add a piece of angle iron to the back of the box so I could hitch it slightly off the floor on the moulder table, that way I could pick the whole thing up and move it with a pallet truck.
Have you got a mould to put in it? I only ask because I don't and if you are going to set it up before I do then you can warn me about the pit falls

As far as I can tell my barrel has ABS in it which may be wet and rusty. I'm hoping the screw hasn't seized. I may disconnect it at the shear pin and try turning it by hand before I try turning it with the hydraulics.

Robin

[mmattucc68]

Well done, bravo.

My controller box has two big fat sockets on the side, one is the solenoid valves, the other goes to the temperature control box. Then there are about 6 cables coming in the bottom of the controller which are not unpluggable. First thing I did was add a piece of angle iron to the back of the box so I could hitch it slightly off the floor on the moulder table, that way I could pick the whole thing up and move it with a pallet truck.
Have you got a mould to put in it? I only ask because I don't and if you are going to set it up before I do then you can warn me about the pit falls

As far as I can tell my barrel has ABS in it which may be wet and rusty. I'm hoping the screw hasn't seized. I may disconnect it at the shear pin and try turning it by hand before I try turning it with the hydraulics.

Robin

That is an excellent idea. I think I will try the same thing. I do have a mold to set up in it, and I have set these machines up in the past although not for a few years, but I would be happy to help in any way I can with the pit falls. So far the mold is set up, the mold protection switch is set, and the opening size and damper are set. Now it's on to the barrel and heaters - the rear of mine is a mess, and I will spend a day or so putting things in order. I need to learn how to post pictures to send you a few...
Thanks