JET JVM-836-3 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

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assist you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major repair on your JET,
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may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever.

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Specifications JVM-836

Stock Number ......................................................................................................690036 JVM-836-1

Stock Number ......................................................................................................690038 JVM-836-3

Spindle Taper................................................................................................................................R-8

Diameter of Quill (in).................................................................................................................. 3-3/8

Number of Spindle Speeds ......................................................................................... (5) JVM-836-1

Number of Spindle Speeds ....................................................................................... (10) JVM-836-3

Range of Spindle Speeds (rpm).......................................................................240-1,550 JVM-836-1

Range of Spindle Speeds (rpm).......................................................................120-1,550 JVM-836-3

Spindle Travel (in) .............................................................................................................................5

Collet Capacity (in) ................................................................................................................. 1/8-7/8

Head Movement ..............................................................................................................90° L and R

Maximum Travel of Ram (in) ................................................................................................... 10-1/2

Maximum Distance Spindle to Table (in) ................................................................................. 13-3/4

Minimum Distance Spindle to Column (in) ................................................................................ 5-1/4

Maximum Distance Spindle to Column (in) ............................................................................. 15-3/4

Maximum Longitudinal Table Travel (in).........................................................................................24

Maximum Cross Table Travel (in) .............................................................................................. 9-1/2

Maximum Knee Table Travel (in)....................................................................................................14

Size of Table (in) .................................................................................................................7-7/8 x 36

T-Slot (number) Size (in) ......................................................................................................... (3) 5/8

T-Slot Centers (in)...................................................................................................................... 2-1/2

Motor (JVM-836-1)....................................................................................... 1-1/2 HP, 1Ph 115/230V

.....................................................................................................................................prewired 115V

Motor (JVM-836-3)......................................................................................... 1-1/2 HP, 3Ph 2 Speed

...........................................................................................................................................230V Only

Floor Space Required (LxWxH/in) ..................................................................................55 x 52 x 77

Net Weight (approx.)...........................................................................................................1474 Lbs.

Table of Contents Page

Warranty ...........................................................................................................................................2

Specifications....................................................................................................................................3

Table of Contents..............................................................................................................................3

Installation Layout.............................................................................................................................4

Shipping Container Contents............................................................................................................5

Unpacking and Clean-Up .................................................................................................................5

Rotating the Head.............................................................................................................................5

Site Preparation................................................................................................................................6

Lifting the Mill....................................................................................................................................6

Lubrication ........................................................................................................................................7

Electrical Connections ......................................................................................................................7

Controls ........................................................................................................................................ 8-9

Changing Speeds .............................................................................................................................9

Position of Ram ................................................................................................................................9

Adjustments ....................................................................................................................................10

Parts Lists and Breakdowns ......................................................................................................11-22

Wiring Diagram ...............................................................................................................................23

The specifications in this manual are given as general information and are not binding. JET Equipment
& Tools reserves the right to effect, at any time and without prior notice, changes or alterations to parts,
fittings, and accessory equipment deemed necessary for any reason whatsoever.

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JVM-836 Installation Layout

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Shipping Container Contents

1. Mill

1. Flat Way Cover (rear)

1. Accordion Way Cover (front)

1. Knee Crank

1. Drawbar

1. Tool Box:

1. Hex Wrench Set (1.5 - 10mm)

1. 17/19mm Combination Wrench

1. #2 Cross Point Screw Driver

1. #2 Flat Blade Screw Driver

1. Oil Can

1. Handwheel

1. Adjustable Wrench

5. Handles for Handwheels

1. Operator's Manual

1. Warranty Card

Unpacking and Clean-Up

1. Finish removing the sides and top of the

crate. Leave the mill bolted to the skid until
it is ready to be moved to its final location.

2. Clean all rust protected surfaces with

kerosene or a light solvent. Do not use
gasoline, paint thinner, or lacquer thinner.
These will damage painted surfaces.

3. Cover all machined surfaces with a film of

light machine tool oil to inhibit rust.

4. Remove wood block from below the knee.

Rotating the Head

1. Remove handwheel (A, Fig. 1).

2. Loosen four cap nuts (B, Fig.1) with a ½

turn to unlock the head. Do not remove
these nuts unless you are prepared to
remove the head.

3. Use a 19mm socket and breaker bar on

adjusting nut (C, Fig. 1) to rotate the head.

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Site Preparation

CAUTION!

Mill must be supported equally under all

four corners. Failure to comply may cause

the column to twist and put a bind in the

bedways.

The mill must be placed on an even surface
and bolted to the floor. Anchor bolts of
sufficient size and length must be fastened to
the floor according to the footprint of the mill.
See Installation Layout page 4.

Lifting the Mill

,WARNING

Keep people a safe distance away from the

milling machine while it is being moved.

Failure to comply may cause serious

injury!

Lift the mill with appropriate sized lifting
straps. Follow the diagram in Fig. 2 for the
proper position of the straps under the ram.

Note: the position of the ram, and that the
table has been moved against the column.
Tighten ram locking bolts (A, Fig. 2) before
lifting.

Carefully lift the mill. Move into position over
the anchor bolts. Lower the mill onto the
anchor bolts. Check for level, and secure with
washers and anchor bolt nuts.

Check the mill for level with a machinist's
level placed on the table. Mill must be level
back to front and side to side. Shim if
necessary, but remember that the mill must be
supported equally at all four corners. Check for
level before tightening the anchor bolt nuts and
after tightening them. Adjust as necessary.

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Lubrication

CAUTION!

Do not operate the mill before lubricating
the machine fully. Failure to comply may

cause damage to the machine.

Reference Fig. 3 for parts of the mill to
lubricate:

A. Spindle Bearings - fill oil cup once daily

with Mobil DTE® Oil Light.

B. Oil Pump - fill reservoir as needed by

removing cap on top of tank and filling with

Mobil Vactra Oil No. 2. Pump oil with

release handle once for every hour of

operation. Way surfaces and leadscrews

are lubricated in this manner.

C. Knee Leadscrew - lubricate with Mobilith®

AW2 once a week.

Electrical Connections

,WARNING

All electrical connections must be made by

a qualified electrician! Failure to comply

may cause serious injury!

The JVM-836-3 Mill is rated 1-1/2HP, 3Ph,
230V only. The JVM-836-1 Mill is rated at
1-1/2HP, 1Ph 115/230V and comes from the
factory prewired at 115V.

Confirm power at the site matches power
requirements of the mill before connecting to
the power source.

To change from 115V to 230V operation
(JVM-836-1 only), remove the junction box
cover on the motor and change the wires
according to the diagram found on the inside of
the cover.

The mill must be properly grounded.

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