KVAL BF-3 Operation/Service Manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to the BF-3 Bi-Fold Machine
Chapter 1 at a Glance.............................................................. 1-1
Overview of the BF-3 Bi-Fold Machine .................................... 1-2
Available Options..................................................................................1-2
About this Manual .................................................................................1-3
Safety First!.............................................................................. 1-4
Safety Sheet Sign-Off Sheet.................................................................1-4
Safety Terminology of Labels................................................................1-4
Safety Guidelines..................................................................................1-4
Lockout Tagout Procedure....................................................................1-8
Follow the P-R-O-P-E-R lockout rule of thumb...................................1-10
Zero-Energy to Start-Up........................................................... 1-11
Zero-Energy State to Start-Up to Operating State ..............................1-11
Getting Help from KVAL........................................................... 1-13
On-Line Help.......................................................................................1-13
Product Return Procedure..................................................................1-13
How to Download the Service Application ............................... 1-15
Download Application .........................................................................1-15
Safety Sign-Off Sheet .............................................................. 1-18
A Note to the Operator:.......................................................................1-18
Chapter 2 General Operation of the BF-3 Machine
Operator’s Tour........................................................................ 2-2
Top View of BF-3 ..................................................................................2-2
Front View of BF-3................................................................................2-3
About the Drill Motors ...........................................................................2-4
Drill Motor Controls ...............................................................................2-5
About the Hinge Nests..........................................................................2-5
About the Electrical Panels...................................................................2-6
Description of the Six Light Panel ........................................................2-7
Sequence of Operation............................................................ 2-8
Powering Operations for the BF-3 ........................................... 2-9
How to Power Up the BF-3 ...................................................................2-9
How to Power Down the Machine.......................................................2-10
Emergency Shutdown and Recovery .................................................2-10