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FLEXBAR MACHINE CORPORATION
MODEL #13460
MILLING MACHINE VISOR GUARD KIT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Install Machine Arm on the horizontal area behind the motor
drive head.
There are several methods of installation depending on your
machine.
1. Use the 3/4”, 5/8” or 19mm threaded lifting hole if available
5/8” reducer washer supplied
Tighten the 3/8” bolts 2X to stabilize the arm
This kit is set up for left side installation
For right side installation reverse flexarm to shield mount
2. Drill & tap 3/8” -24 holes 2X. Use the Machine Arm as a
drill template
3. Use the 1/2” holes 2X and drill & tap custom mounting
holes
4. For machines with a Digital Readout mounted in the
lifting hole use the Readout spacer
250 GIBBS ROAD • ISLANDIA, NY 11749
800-879-7575 • FAX 631-582-8487
www.flexbar.com
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Install the Horizontal Tube into tube mount and lock
1. The tube mount can be adjusted left or right
2. The Horizontal Tube can be adjusted front to back
3. The Vertical angle should be in the vertical downward position
Install the
Flexarm/Shield to the Vertical Angle
1. Remove the screws from the flexarm body
2. Install the flexarm body to the bottom of vertical angle with
screws and lock washers
Adjust the vertical angle up and down and adjust the flexarm
to properly position the shield
Adjust the flexarm tension so it will hold the shield in position
but can easily be moved
See illustrations for details
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MACHINE IF NECESSARY
THIS KIT IS DESIGNED SO IT CAN BE EASILY
MOUNTED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF ANY
THE FLEXARM CAN BE RELOCATED TO THE
SIDE OF THE VERTICAL ANGLE TO GAIN EVEN
GREATER FRONTAL POSITIONING
SIDE
VERITCAL ADJUSTMENT ANGLE CAN BE
POSITIONED AND ADJUSTED UP AND DOWN
10 INCHES AND USES 1 LOCKING KNOB IN
THE FRONT AND 1 LOCKING KNOB ON THE
HORIZONTAL TUBE CAN BE ADJUSTED
FRONT TO BACK UP TO 24 INCHES
HORIZONTAL TUBE CAN BE MOUNTED IN 3
DIFFERENT LOCATIONS ALLOWING LEFT TO
RIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF 5 INCHES
SHIELD SIZE 8” H x 16” w
FLEXBAR US PATENT NO 4,543,021
MODEL #13460
MILLING MACHINE VISORGUARD™ KIT
NOT TO SCALE
1/2 DIAMETER HOLES CAN BE USED IF THERE IS NO MAIN
MOUNTING HOLE AVAILABLE. DRILLING AND TAPPING OF MA-
CHINE FRAME IS REQUIRED
3/8-24 STABILIZER BOLTS
TIGHTEN AFTER MAIN BOLT IS SECURED
REDUCER WASHER TO 5/8 BOLT INCLUDED
SHIELD MOUNT CAN BE REPOSITIONED TO THE
HORIZONTAL DIRECTION TO GAIN
GREATER LEFT TO RIGHT ADJUSTMENT
SPACER
MOUNTING HOLE FOR 3/4 BOLT
READOUT
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