I N S T R U C T I O N S a n d P A R T S INSTATTING ELECTRIC CONTROT PAN EL ASSEM BLY DIVISION, ATLAS PRESS CO. KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN ON I5., CLAUSING.COLCHESTER LATHES FROM SERIAL NO. TO April 1964 FILE N0. l5-CC ELEC-4 Hold the small reversing selector lever at the front of the lathe head stock in a vertical posi' tion and securely tighten set screw (G) in coupling collar (C) to clamP reversing switch IMPORTANT: Be sure set screw (G) is at 90o to slots in couPling. shaft. 6, Connect the six numbered wires in the conduit from the reversing switch to the corresponding nuts, and tape connections' numbered motor leads. Use small screws and 1 1 .
F i g u r e I Bring the main electric line into the magnetic Before installing switch panel assembly turn the reversing switch shaft (D, fig. 1) clockwise as far as it will go, and then back two ttclicks" - of the box and connect the wires to the correct starter through a knock out opening in the top the switch is now in the off position. terminals as shown in the wiring diagram inside the switch cover. Make sure red control lever is in ttdowntt or ttoff" position. 8. 9. Select the speed and direction of spindle ro- tation desired with the spindle selector lever. 10. Move the red control lever up to start the lathe and motor.
To stop the lathe, push the lever down--continue to push the conrol lever down to operate the brake and quickly stop the spindle. F i g u r e 2 1 1 . 2 . Slide switch panel mounting bar (A, ttg. 2) in holes in back of headstock (B). Before changing motor speed or direction of rotation, the control lever must be returned to the "off" position. 3. Slide drum switch shaft (D, fig. 1) with switch panel into coupling (C), then align mounting bar (A) with holes in mounting plate (F) and secure in place with two 5/L6-18 x l'3/4 hex caP NOTE: The limit switch incorporates a safety feature to protect the niachine and operator. In screws (B). DO NOT TIGHTEN SECURELY.
the event of an electrical power failure, the lathe cannot be accidentally restarted and will not restart by itself. It is necessary for the oPerator to return the control lever to the "offtt position, and then move the lever to the "ontt position to start the lathe. L 2 . If spindle rotation does not correspond to selec- tor switch notation, interchange any two line leads. If the motor does not start when the con- col lever is. in the toup" or "on" positionr or stop in the "downt' position, adjust the travel of the. limit switch arm on the switch lever by F igure 3 loosening the adjusting nut (H, fig. 1). If the 4. Make sure selector lever (A, fig. , rotates freely.
If binding condition occurs' loosen brake lever at the rear of the headstock jams on the threaded end of the brake link,. adiust set mounting screws (8, fig. 1) and realign, then tighten screws securely. screw in the bracket on the switch panel to limit travel of the switch lever.