Sinclair PG-239 User Manual

Model PG-239

Electronic Automatic Grommet

Operating Manual

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INTRODUCTION

MACHINE MODEL PG-239 AUTOMATIC WITH TWO DEPOSITS TO PLACE
GROMMET AND WASHER.

The object of this machine is to place gro
other material that requires this kind of reinforcement, can be used to place the
grommet and washer, only the grommet or to simply perforate the material.

- Lack of familiarity with the machine usually leads the operator to elemental doubts
about its operation.

- Read this manual carefully to securely operate and optimize the machine’s
capability.

- We urge you to follow this advice, and appreciate your trust at the m
the machine.

SINCLAIR EQUIPMENT ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY ABOUT THE

INCORRECT USE OF THIS MANUAL OR I

INTERPRETATION OF THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED.

MACHINE IDENTIFICATI

This machine includes an aluminum plate attached with four rivets indicating the
following:

Factory Name
Manufacturing Year
Model and Manufacturing number
Power in kw
Air pressure (on pneumatic machines)
CE Mark
Weight in Kilograms

ON AND PLATES

mmet and washer in canvas, curtains, or any

oment of buying

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DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHI

NE AND ITS OPERATION.

MACHINE MODEL PG-239. AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC WITH TWO HOPPER BOXES FOR
PLACING GROMMET AND WASHER.

The machine consists of a metallic stand with a wood base on which the machine is mounted. The
pedal and the electronic equipment that control the machine are located in the stand.
The head of the machine is comprised of a machine housing and two raceways (one on each side).
The moving parts in the machine are located inside the housing, such as: the main motor, axles,
eccentrics, bearings, etc. The grommets and the washers use the two raceways to descend.

The PG-239 model is designed to automatically place the grommets with washers, the grommet
without the washer, or to punch holes in the material. Facing the machine, the grommets are placed
in the left hopper box “ A1 ” and the washers in hopper box “ B1 ”.
Both hopper boxes are rotated by individual 24V motors. The grommets that descend along the left
raceway “ A2 ” are held by a small finger, which stops them from falling.
Lower horizontal guides hold the washers descending along the right raceway “ B2 ”.

The machine is controlled by an electronic unit designated IMO V3 “ C ”, located inside the
mounting stand. The IMO V3 unit receives an electric signal through pedal “ D ” that allows the
main motor “ E ”located behind the head, to quickly rotate and haul the
flywheel (part no. 274) with a belt making a 360° rotation causing the motor to stop sharply.

The flywheel (part no. 274) has a main shaft (part no. 207) that joins the plunger with the other
moving parts. By rotating 360°, it exerts pressure on the driving stem and therefore the grommeting
action is completed.

The top set spindle (part no. 218) inside the top set (part no.217) inserts itself inside the grommet
and pulls it down from raceway “ A2 ”. At the same time the slide (part no. 297) pushes the washer
from the slide track and places it exactly on top of the bottom set (part no. 219).

A1

A2

E

B1

B2

C

D

INSTALLATION

The operator can work in a seated position.
The minimum space recommended is 7ft width by 5ft depth.

The machine comes with a 6 ft long cable.

WARNING: We recommend not having the power cord totally stretched.

MACHINE HANDLING

The transportation of this machine requires a series of operations.
Some of these operations may imply dangerous situations so please follow the following advise:

- Never stand beneath the cargo.

- Always lift the cargo gently.

- Avoid balancing the cargo.

- No brisk movements.

- Do not place yourself in the cargo moving trajectory.

- Use the correct equipment to move cargos.

- Check this equipment periodically.

The machine will carry packaging which is sufficient to avoid knocking or scraping any of its
components. We advise that wooden packaging, in box or cage form, should always be used, always
with adequate protection and the machine properly secured.

The machines should always travel in the vertical position and never be overturned.

UNLOADING AND LEVELLING

The machine should be unloaded by means of a crane, using ropes at both sides of the box. If the
machine comes in a box or cage, it can be unloaded using a fork lift.
When the machine is on the floor, totally unpacked, it is to be transported by means of a pallet jack
to its permanent location.
The machine comes out of the factory totally leveled, and does not need to be secured to the floor.
It incorporates rubber leg tips for it not to move with vibration during use.
The floor underneath should be firm and strong.

LEARNING INSTRUCTIONS

!BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE, READ THESE WARNINGS CAREFULLY!

- Before connecting the machine to the electrical outlet or the compressor, it should be placed in its
permanent location. Do not connect any electrical devices to the machine before it has been placed
in its permanent location.

- Cleaning, manipulation and replacement of parts of the machine must always be carried out with
the machine disconnected from the mains power supply.

 Do not remove from the machine any parts which protect the user from possible accidents, or

adhesive labels or signs indicating electrical or hazardous components.

! DANGEROUS AREA !

The most dangerous zone in the PG-239, is the denominated
“Grommeting area”.

Never manipulate this zone without unplugging the machine
from the electrical source.

This zone is protected with an acrylic lid and a protection ring that prevent the fingers from getting
in this area.

MACHINE DESCRIPTION

The PG-239 model is an automatic electronic machine designed to set grommets with washers,
grommets without washers or to make holes in the material.

Each machine is manufactured for a specific size of grommet and washer. Grommet models may
differ in: the head size “B”, the length “C”, the interior diameter of tube “A”, the thickness, etc; and
the washer models may differ in: the exterior diameter “B”, & the interior diameter of washer hole
“A”, the washer shape, etc.

SINCLAIR EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDS YOU TO USE ALWAYS THE SAME TYPE OF
GROMMET AND WASHER FOR WHICH THE MACHINE WAS DESIGNED. In order for the
machine to set different grommet and washer models, certain parts need to be changed (the raceway
and the top and bottom sets); but you always have to use the same washer the machine was
manufactured for.

In order for the machine to set different grommet models, certain parts need to be changed.
(SEE THE ADJUSTMENTS SECTION OF MANUAL.)

SINCLAIR EQUIPMENT will accept no responsibility arising from the use of this machine in any
way different from that which is described in this instruction manual.

SETTING UP THE MACHINE FOR ITS OPERATION

PLEASE VERIFY THESE ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE CONNECTING THE MACHINE.

Before starting the machine for the first time, and each time the location of the machine is changed,
or any changes are made in parts or any adjustments are done to it, we recommend the following
steps:

After placing and making the machine level in its permanent location “STILL WITHOUT
PLUGGING IT IN”, lubricate it with SAE 40 type oil in the grease cups and red marks. Let the oil
have enough time to cover the parts and then clean the excess oil that might remain or drip.

1- Remove the cap nº 158 “pulley cover” that covers the flywheel by loosening the 4 allen screws
that tighten it.
2- Rotate the flywheel nº 274 manually one cicle of 360º in the direction that the red arrow points
(clockwise).
3- Verify that the machine is moving freely.
4- Put the cap on again (nº 158) and tighten it with the 4 allen screws.

The machine is equipped in the base with an electronic device “IMO V3” and a control panel
showing the following features:

1- Main Switch: connects or disconnects all of the machine systems. When the switch is pushed
towards the symbol “I”, the led will light showing that the machine is “ON”.

2- Marcha: red led shows that the machine is connected and in stand-by mode.

3- Status: green led will light every time we press the pedal indicating that the machine is in
operation. If illuminated in a pulsating fashion, it indicates failure, disconnect the machine
immediately.

4- Green pointer or switch: turns the lighted pointer on or off. Only in those machines equipped with
this device (optional).

5- Red switch or feeder: connects or disconnects the two 24V motors that make the grommets and
washers rotate in the deposits.

6- Washer detector: detects the flow of washers in the railing. When selected with the position “0”, it
does not detect the washers in the railing, and the machine may place only grommets or punch holes.
When pulsated to the outermost position “1”, it detects the washers, and will not allow to place the
grommet without a washer or to punch holes. The railing must have at least 8 washers for this
feature to work properly.
The position" 2" and" 3" doesn't have application in this model of machine, we therefore will always
indicate" 0" or "1”.

7- 6 Amp fuse. Fuse holder. Uses a 6 amp fuse to protect the machine from high voltage.

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The IMO V3 device is responsible for the electrical working of the m
It must not be opened or manipulated except by an authorized technician, or with the consent of
Sinclair Equipment.

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OTHER MACHINE USES

For setting grommets without the washers, or punching out holes, all the washers must be removed
from the hopper box and the guides, the grommet raceway must be moved back and the top and
bottom dies (parts nº 217, 218, 219 and 229) must be replaced by other parts specific to this task.

THIS MACHINE MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY FUNCTION OTHER THAN THAT FOR
WHICH IT WAS ORIGINALLY DESIGNED AND WHICH IS SPECIFIED IN THIS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL: THE AUTOMATIC SETTING OF GROMMETS WITHOUT
WASHERS, GROMMETS ONLY, OR HOLE PUNCHING ONLY.

ADJUSTMENTS

Each PG-239 machine places a grommet model and a washer, although other grommet dimensions
may be placed by replacing the corresponding parts. This replacement is quick and simple. In order
to fix a different grommet model a whole new raceway is needed together with the appropriate set of
dies.

With the machine unplugged:

1- Remove the stripper plate spring nº 237 from the raceway spring nut nº 238 which holds it in
place.
2- Loosen both mounting screws nº 244 which are holding the front hopper box mounting bracket nº

240.
3- Use both hands for holding the grommet hopper box housing nº 242 and the grommet hopper box
bottom plate nº 241and begin to push upwards (with slight clockwise rotations) in order to remove
the whole raceway from the front hopper box mounting bracket nº 240.

The whole set of dies or some of its parts (part nº 217, 218, 219 y 229) will have to be replaced
according to the different grommet models.
The dealer that sold you this machine or directly Sinclair will let you know about the parts that
should be replaced. If no part of the set of dies needs to be replaced, continue at point 8.
Changing the whole set of dies:
4- Pull upwardsthe ring compensator nº 233C by moving the compensator base latch nº 196 that
holds it.
5- Unscrew the top die nº 217, remove the top set spindle nº 218 and the top set spindle spring nº 229
, which are inside the top die. Unscrew the bottom die nº 219.
6- Replace the set of dies corresponding to the new grommet size, in the same order in which the
other parts were removed. Firstly the top die nº 217 with the top set spindle nº 218 and the top set
spindle spring nº 229 and then remove the bottom die nº 219.
7- Replace the ring compensator nº 233C around the bottom die nº 219, fit the compensator base
latch nº 196 into the ring compensator groove nº 233C in order to hold it in place.

Before starting the machine, it is necessary to adjust the tightness of your setting (Point 4.2.
Adjusting the tightness of setting, change of dies; page 12).

8- Fit the new grommet raceway into the front hopper box mounting bracket nº 240 while manually
rotating it back and forth, so that the driving stem nº 243 which is in the lower part, gets into the
hopper box motor spin axis nº 239.
9- Tighten both 6 allen screws nº 244 for holding the part nº 240 ,
10- Hold the stripper plate spring nº 237, which is held in place by the raceway spring nut nº 238.
11- The lower part of the raceway where the grommet you are going to set is placed, must be on the
same vertical line as the spindle nº 218 so the spindle can take the grommet while coming down,
12- Adjust the tightness of setting (Point 4.2. Adjust the tightness of setting and changing dies).
Remember you have to keep using the same washer model, you must not change it.