BUG-O Systems MM-1 - Manual (Page 6)

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SETUP
The MM-1 is shipped in its major components for easy installation. The major components are the
Adjustable Table and Headstock, Drive Carriage, Standard Arm Assembly, and two Roller Block
Assemblies. Follow the set-up sequence as follows:
STEP 1: Position the Adjustable Table and Headstock in the desired location. Level the Adjustable Table
and Headstock left to right and front to back. The machine is to be operated from a separate
power line; it can be supplied for voltage ratings of 120, 240 VAC. Verify which model you have
prior to applying power.
STEP 2: Loosely mount the Standard Pipe Bed Assembly to the Adjustable table. Ensure that a
minimum of a ½" (13 mm) gap exists between the mount plate on the Adjustable Table and the
first hex nut on each of the four threaded studs protruding from the mount plate. This gap is to
ensure enough adjustment when aligning the Standard Pipe Bed Assembly to the Adjustable
Table in a later step.
STEP 3: Level the Standard Arm Assembly left to right and front to back. To level the machine left to
right position a level across the width of the Standard Arm Assembly and level as needed. To
level the Standard Arm Assembly from front to back place a level along the length of the arm
and level as needed. (If any additional arm sections were ordered attach them to the Standard
Arm Assembly and level as directed above).
STEP 4: Align the Standard Arm Assembly to the Headstock. To align the Standard Arm Assembly to
the Headstock place the supplied laser pointer into the three jaw adjustable chuck. Turn on
the machine by switching the “ON/OFF” switch to the “ON” position. Place the Tar-git at the
end of the Standard Arm Assembly farthest away from the Headstock, centered on the 4" box
tubing. Locate the top dead center of the three jaw adjustable chuck by using the Manual Jog
switch on the control panel to rotate the chuck. Stop the machine when laser dot reaches its
highest point on the Tar-git. Slide the plastic “slide” up or down the scale to the desired height.
(The Adjustable Table may be adjusted up or down so that the Laser is visible on the Tar-git).
The laser dot should be in the center of the Tar-git. If the laser dot is centered then the four
nuts on the Adjustable Table mounting plate can be tightened down. However, if the laser dot
is not centered the Standard Bed Assembly must be aligned to the Headstock. To align the
Standard Arm Assembly to the Headstock simply adjust the eight hex nuts as needed until the
laser dot is located in the center of the Tar-git. Repeat this procedure at several points along
the length of the bed to insure it is aligned with the chuck. It may also be necessary to loosen
the four bolts that secure the headstock to the lift table and move the headstock unit to obtain
alignment. (If any additional arm sections were ordered align them as directed above. All arm
sections must be aligned with each other as well as with the Headstock).
STEP 5: Once the Adjustable Table, Headstock, and Standard Arm Assembly have all been leveled and
aligned the machine can then be bolted to the floor. This is to ensure that the machine remains
in place during operation.
STEP 6: Install the Drive Carriage on the rail. To install the Drive Carriage onto the rail ensure that
the Drive Carriage clutch is disengaged. Then the Drive Carriage must be backed onto the
rail, encoder first on the end of the rail farthest away from the Headstock. The wheels of the
Drive Carriage are to fit firmly into the “v” grooves on the sides of the rail and the encoder
gear engaged with the rack on the top of the rail. Slide the Drive Carriage to the mid point of
the rail and attach the Cable Support to the Drive Carriage. Attach the control cable to the
Drive Carriage and the Headstock. Engage the Drive Carriage clutch so that the drive pinion
engages the gear located on the top of the rail. Position your cutting torch into the Torch Holder
and run any supply hoses or cable through the Cable Support.