Carrier Elevation Adjustment Procedure
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Physically clear the entire working area of any obstructions and all personne1.
Attach air line to air up system.
Raise the mold to {40} inches as indicated on the primary carrier (control end) alignment scales (see Fig. 1).
With the carriers being free (not down on the safety latches) note the measured variation between both carriers. This measured difference is the adjustment needed to be made at the center link turnbuckle.
Insert carrier safety stop pins supplied into the I-Beam in the holes just below each carrier (See Fig. 2) and secure it with the spring pins supplied with safety stop pins.
Raise the mold slightly, then the reset the safety latches to the" lowering the mold position".
Slowly lower the mold until both carriers are firmly resting upon the inserted safety stop pins. These safety stop pins must always be in place while working undemeath the mold.
The carriers and mold will now be 12 inches out of parallel (not level). This temporary disalignment takes tension out of the center link strap and turnbuckle and allows for ease in adjustment.
Remove the second center strap cover closest to the secondary end of the system. This will expose the center link adjustment turnbuckle for adjustment. .
Adjust the turnbuckle the same amount as the difference between both carrier elevations noted earlier (usually tightened/shortened).
Move everyone back from under the mold and physically clear the area.
Raise the mold back up to 40 inches or until the mold is free, not down on any of the safety stops.
Re-check the carrier elevation. If it is within the allowable tolerance you may proceed to the next step, otherwise repeat the above process until the variation is within the specified tolerance.
Raise the mold until the safety stops automatically re-engage. Slowly lower the mold unto the auto safety latches.
Once at safe rest, reinstall the center link strap covers.
Remove the safety stop pins. Resume normal safe operation.