Rapid-Air SERVO FEED: KBX SERIES User Manual

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REASSEMBLY OF UNIT

Prior to assembly, attention must be given to three points of contact that require an
application of Moly-Cote, Lubriplate or other suitable heavy grease.
The three points are:
1. The antibackup piston which is located at the feed entrance.
2. The main roll piston and the spiral pins in the main roller tie plate which can be seen
by biewing straight down through the center of the feed at approximately half way from
the inlet to the exit roller. The piston is positioned horizontally at the base of the feed
and approximately in the center of the feed if viewing from the gear box to the belt
cover.
3. The mechanical roll release shaft located at the exit side of the feed. Three screws
have to be removed and then the keeper plate can be removed. The inner shaft
should be thoroughly greased to prevent sticking.
Do not apply excessive grease as it may fall onto the drive rollers and cause
misfeeding due to material slippage. All bearings are sealed and need no additional
lubrication.

LUBRICATION

The gear box oil must be kept up to sight gauge level and changed after every 2000
hours of use. Recommended oil is Mobil #SHC630 or equivalent. The oil reservoir
capacity is 3.5 oz. The oil can be drained by removal of the drain plug located near
the base of the gear housing cover, just below the sight gauge. The oil reservoir is
filled through the pipe thread port occupied by the air breather plug near the upper
edge of the gear housing cover.

NOTE: THE ORIGINAL BREAK-IN OIL IN THE GEAR BOX SHOULD BE CHANGED
AFTER 100 HOURS OF CYCLE TIME AND EXAMINED FOR CHIPS OR FOREIGN
MATTER. REPLACE THE BEAR BOX OIL PER INSTRUCTIONS.

The anti-backup rollers have been lubricated at the factory and should need no further
attention. If they are found to slip in the reverse direction, consult the factory for further
assistance.

PINCH ROLL & ANTI-BACK UP ACTUATING PISTONS
Periodically grease with lubriplate or equivalent grease to anti-backup & pinch roll
actuating piston nose where it contacts the pressure plate.