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Marcin: /* Operation and Maintenance Procedures */

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 #Follow all points relevant to every run in the next section.
 #Set the brick thickness and machine speed as needed, by following the Machine Adjustments section.
 ;Every Run :

Marcin: /* Safety Features */

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	; Indicator Lights on Control Circuit : For troubleshooting purposes, indicator lights on the solenoid driver board light up to indicate which solenoid sections are activated.		; Indicator Lights on Control Circuit : For troubleshooting purposes, indicator lights on the solenoid driver board light up to indicate which solenoid sections are activated.

	; Wear Protection : ~~There are 4 adjustment bolts~~ to ~~keep the press foot positioned away from the walls of the compression chamber. This minimizes and at best eliminates~~ metal-on-metal contact in the ~~compression chamber~~, extending machine life. ~~The hopper loading drawer rides~~ on ~~V-groove rollers above~~ the ~~table surface, so wear is minimized~~ on the ~~drawer surfaces~~.		; Wear Protection : The machine's soil-loading drawer rides on linear guides which help to minimize metal-on-metal contact of the drawer with the machine frame, extending machine life. 1/2" wear plates are found on the sides on the inside of the chamber, which can be replaced if they are worn out.

	=Operation and Maintenance Procedures=		=Operation and Maintenance Procedures=

Marcin: /* Safety Features */

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Safety Features

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	# end of the compression stroke of the main cylinder;		# end of the compression stroke of the main cylinder;
	# cylinders reaching their limits of travel.		# cylinders reaching their limits of travel.

			;Hose protectors - hoses are placed inside a sleeve to protect the hoses from rubbing and to prevent a ruptured hose from shooting fluid at a person

	; Kill Switch : The safety rope around the Machine, which also serves as the power cord for the automatic controls, serves as a kill switch. When this rope is pulled from any of the 3 sides other than the control panel side, power is shut off to the machine. Another power switch is located on the bottom of the controller box.		; Kill Switch : The safety rope around the Machine, which also serves as the power cord for the automatic controls, serves as a kill switch. When this rope is pulled from any of the 3 sides other than the control panel side, power is shut off to the machine. Another power switch is located on the bottom of the controller box.

Scott Baker: /* Operation and Maintenance Procedures */

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	=Operation and Maintenance Procedures=		=Operation and Maintenance Procedures=

	For safe operation of the ~~machine~~, all the points in the ~~above~~ Operation, Safety, and Maintenance section must be kept in mind and followed. ~~In addition, here~~ are further, specific operation and maintenance points:		For safe operation of the Machine, all the points in the Operation, Safety, and Maintenance section must be kept in mind and followed. Here are further specific operation and maintenance points:


	~~Assembly~~:

	#Follow the [[CEB Assembly Video]] to put the ~~machine~~ together.		;Assembly :
	#Complete the Machine assembly prior to testing and running the ~~machine~~.		#Follow the [[CEB Assembly Video]] to put the Machine together.
			#Complete the Machine assembly prior to testing and running the Machine.

	First Run and Setup:		;First Run and Setup :
			#Follow the Initial Setup and Testing Procedure on the wiki, and verify that the relief valves, cylinders, and hopper shaker are in working order.
	#Follow the Initial Setup and Testing Procedure on the wiki, and verify that the relief ~~valve~~, 2 cylinders, and hopper shaker are in working order.
	#Inspect all hoses and hose connections.		#Inspect all hoses and hose connections.
	#Tighten any ~~bolts on the main frame section and any other~~ bolts that may have loosened during shipping.		#Tighten any bolts that may have loosened during shipping.
	#Follow all points relevant to every ~~machine~~ run in the next section.		#Follow all points relevant to every run in the next section.
	#Set the brick thickness and machine speed as needed, by following the Machine Adjustments section.		#Set the brick thickness and machine speed as needed, by following the Machine Adjustments section.

	Every Run:		;Every Run :

	#Stay behind the safety rope at all times during operation, and remain 20 feet away from the machine unless you need to be closer.		#Stay behind the safety rope at all times during operation, and remain 20 feet away from the machine unless you need to be closer.
	#Inspect all hydraulic hoses for wear prior to beginning of brick production, and replace any defective hoses.		#Inspect all hydraulic hoses for wear prior to beginning of brick production, and replace any defective hoses.
	#If the machine ~~locks up~~ for any reason, turn the power off immediately, identify and correct the problem, and restart machine.		#If the machine jams for any reason, turn the power off immediately, identify and correct the problem, and restart the machine.
	#Do not touch the machine while it is in operation		#Do not touch the machine while it is in operation.
	#If you have long hair, make sure that it is kept away from the hopper shaker motor. Your hair may get wrapped up in the motor and pull you in, potentially killing you.		#If you have long hair, make sure that it is kept away from the hopper shaker motor. Your hair may get wrapped up in the motor and pull you in, potentially killing you.
	#Do not loosen the leg bolts when the machine is standing. Machine level adjustment should be performed only when a set of tractor forks or other jack is in used to prevent the machine from falling ~~down~~ when the machine ~~leveling~~ is being adjusted.		#Do not loosen the leg bolts when the machine is standing. Machine level adjustment should be performed only when a set of tractor forks or other jack is in used to prevent the machine from falling when the machine level is being adjusted.
	#Wear safety goggles and a hard hat during machine operation, and ear protection in case the power unit makes a lot of noise.		#Wear safety goggles and a hard hat during machine operation, and ear protection in case the power unit makes a lot of noise.
	#Listen to the relief valve system to make sure that it is working properly. You should hear a hiss every time the bypass condition happens.		#Listen to the relief valve system to make sure that it is working properly. You should hear a hiss every time the bypass condition happens.

Scott Baker: /* Safety Features */

2013-08-22T03:54:42Z

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	=Safety Features=		=Safety Features=

	The Machine is ~~build~~ with a number of safety features.		The Machine is built with a number of safety features:

	~~'''~~Pressure ~~Reliefs''' -~~ The Machine features 2 pressure relief valves to release hydraulic system pressure above 2200 PSI, in order to prevent pressure buildup that could potentially rupture hydraulic hoses. The pressure ~~reliefs may be activated upon: (1), jamming or other unforeseen machine condition; (2), end of the compression stroke of the main cylinder; (3) cylinders reaching their limits. The pressure reliefs~~ are essential to the safe and efficient operation of the Machine, and they are activated on a continuous basis. The main pressure relief is located on the main hydraulic hoses, and the second pressure relief is located on the solenoid valve.		;Pressure Relief Valves : The Machine features two pressure relief valves to release hydraulic system pressure above 2200 PSI, in order to prevent pressure buildup that could potentially rupture hydraulic hoses. The pressure relief valves are essential to the safe and efficient operation of the Machine, and they are activated on a continuous basis. The main pressure relief valve is located on the main hydraulic hoses, and the second pressure relief valve is located on the solenoid valve. The pressure relief valves may be activated upon:
			# jamming or other unforeseen machine condition;
			# end of the compression stroke of the main cylinder;
			# cylinders reaching their limits of travel.

	~~'''~~Kill Switch~~''' - the~~ safety rope around the ~~machine~~, which also serves as the power cord for the automatic controls, serves as a kill switch. When this rope is pulled from any of the 3 sides other than the control panel side, power is shut off to the machine. Another power switch is located on the bottom of the controller box.		; Kill Switch : The safety rope around the Machine, which also serves as the power cord for the automatic controls, serves as a kill switch. When this rope is pulled from any of the 3 sides other than the control panel side, power is shut off to the machine. Another power switch is located on the bottom of the controller box.

	~~'''~~Hopper Orientation~~''' -~~ The hopper is oriented in such a fashion that the tractor-loader approaches the machine from one side, and bricks are ejected from the other side. The ~~machine~~ is designed for use with brick rollers~~, such that brick rollers should be~~ attached to ejection side of the Machine. With brick rollers in place, people are removed away from the ~~machine~~ by a recommended distance of 20 feet or more.		; Hopper Orientation : The hopper is oriented in such a fashion that the tractor-loader approaches the machine from one side, and bricks are ejected from the other side. The Machine is designed for use with brick rollers attached to ejection side of the Machine. With brick rollers in place, people are removed away from the Machine by a recommended distance of 20 feet or more.

	~~'''~~Moving ~~part covers''' -~~ All moving parts are inaccessible to the ~~user~~ when the ~~user~~ remains behind the safety rope. The main cylinder is within the main pressing frame, shielded on 4 sides from the ~~user~~. The hopper shaker eccentric is located behind a safety shield, away from ~~users~~.		; Moving Part Covers : All moving parts are inaccessible to the User when the User remains behind the safety rope. The main cylinder is within the main pressing frame, shielded on 4 sides from the User. The hopper shaker eccentric is located behind a safety shield, away from Users.

	~~'''~~Machine testing code~~''' - cylinder~~, bypass valve, and shaker motor functions may be tested independently with supporting control code to determine proper functioning of these components		; Machine testing code : Cylinder, bypass valve, and shaker motor functions may be tested independently with supporting control code to determine proper functioning of these components.

	~~'''~~Indicator ~~light on the power switch''' -~~ Machine ~~on-~~condition may be determined visually by observing whether the power switch is lit.		; Power Indicator Light in Power Switch : Machine "ON" condition may be determined visually by observing whether the power switch is lit.

			; Indicator Lights on Control Circuit : For troubleshooting purposes, indicator lights on the solenoid driver board light up to indicate which solenoid sections are activated.

			; Wear Protection : There are 4 adjustment bolts to keep the press foot positioned away from the walls of the compression chamber. This minimizes and at best eliminates metal-on-metal contact in the compression chamber, extending machine life. The hopper loading drawer rides on V-groove rollers above the table surface, so wear is minimized on the drawer surfaces.

	~~'''Indicator lights on control circuit''' - For troubleshooting purposes, indicator lights on the solenoid driver board light up to indicate which solenoid sections are activated.~~

	'''Wear protection''' - There are 4 adjustment bolts to keep the press foot positioned away from the walls of the compression chamber. This minimizes and at best eliminates metal-on-metal contact in the compression chamber, to extend machine life. The hopper loading drawer rides on v-groove rollers above the table surface, so wear is minimized on the drawer surfaces.

	=Operation and Maintenance Procedures=		=Operation and Maintenance Procedures=

Scott Baker: /* Operation, Safety, and Maintenance */

2013-08-22T03:40:12Z

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	#Check all accessible bolts by hand or visually to make sure than they have not loosened during operation.		#Check all accessible bolts by hand or visually to make sure than they have not loosened during operation.

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Marcin at 05:03, 28 December 2011

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	#Check all accessible bolts by hand or visually to make sure than they have not loosened during operation.		#Check all accessible bolts by hand or visually to make sure than they have not loosened during operation.

	~~=Maintenance and Repair=~~

	There is little maintenance that needs to be done to the machine. This is due primarily to the absence of a power unit on the machine. For storage, take off the hopper grate and clean soil from the machine. Store the machine indoors to prevent rusting. Cap the hose ends so that dirt does not get into the hoses.

	If any parts become damaged structurally for any reason, assess the damage and replace the part if needed. All parts are either stock steel or off-shelf components. Most of the machine features bolt-together, design-for-disassembly, and most parts may be replaced readily. The entire machine can be taken apart in a couple of hours for study or refurbishing, and as long as the machine is kept free from rust, it should last from generation to generation. We recommend a new paint job every 10 years, including the inside the main frame. The inside of the compression chamber is the only part that may wear out in time. Replacement of the front and back u-channel pieces involves approximately a 2 hour job involving the drilling of holes and minor welding, and replacement of the side wear plates involves torching off the old ones and welding on new ones, which is about a 2 hour job if the machine frame is already taken apart. Material costs for these repairs involve a total of about US$40.

	~~=Troubleshooting=~~

	~~To troubleshoot the hydraulic system - see [[Hydraulic System Troubleshooting]]~~

Marcin: /* Maintenance and Repair */

2011-12-28T05:00:47Z

Maintenance and Repair

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	If any parts become damaged structurally for any reason, assess the damage and replace the part if needed. All parts are either stock steel or off-shelf components. Most of the machine features bolt-together, design-for-disassembly, and most parts may be replaced readily. The entire machine can be taken apart in a couple of hours for study or refurbishing, and as long as the machine is kept free from rust, it should last from generation to generation. We recommend a new paint job every 10 years, including the inside the main frame. The inside of the compression chamber is the only part that may wear out in time. Replacement of the front and back u-channel pieces involves approximately a 2 hour job involving the drilling of holes and minor welding, and replacement of the side wear plates involves torching off the old ones and welding on new ones, which is about a 2 hour job if the machine frame is already taken apart. Material costs for these repairs involve a total of about US$40.		If any parts become damaged structurally for any reason, assess the damage and replace the part if needed. All parts are either stock steel or off-shelf components. Most of the machine features bolt-together, design-for-disassembly, and most parts may be replaced readily. The entire machine can be taken apart in a couple of hours for study or refurbishing, and as long as the machine is kept free from rust, it should last from generation to generation. We recommend a new paint job every 10 years, including the inside the main frame. The inside of the compression chamber is the only part that may wear out in time. Replacement of the front and back u-channel pieces involves approximately a 2 hour job involving the drilling of holes and minor welding, and replacement of the side wear plates involves torching off the old ones and welding on new ones, which is about a 2 hour job if the machine frame is already taken apart. Material costs for these repairs involve a total of about US$40.

			=Troubleshooting=

			To troubleshoot the hydraulic system - see [[Hydraulic System Troubleshooting]]

Marcin: /* Maintenance and Repair */

2011-12-28T04:57:26Z

Maintenance and Repair

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	If any parts become damaged structurally for any reason, assess the damage and replace the part if needed. All parts are either stock steel or off-shelf components. Most of the machine features bolt-together, design-for-disassembly, and most parts may be replaced readily. The entire machine can be taken apart in a couple of hours for study or refurbishing, and as long as the machine is kept free from rust, it should last from generation to generation. We recommend a new paint job every 10 years, including the inside the main frame. The inside of the compression chamber is the only part that may wear out in time. Replacement of the front and back u-channel pieces involves approximately a 2 hour job involving the drilling of holes and minor welding, and replacement of the side wear plates involves torching off the old ones and welding on new ones, which is about a 2 hour job if the machine frame is already taken apart. Material costs for these repairs involve a total of about US$40.		If any parts become damaged structurally for any reason, assess the damage and replace the part if needed. All parts are either stock steel or off-shelf components. Most of the machine features bolt-together, design-for-disassembly, and most parts may be replaced readily. The entire machine can be taken apart in a couple of hours for study or refurbishing, and as long as the machine is kept free from rust, it should last from generation to generation. We recommend a new paint job every 10 years, including the inside the main frame. The inside of the compression chamber is the only part that may wear out in time. Replacement of the front and back u-channel pieces involves approximately a 2 hour job involving the drilling of holes and minor welding, and replacement of the side wear plates involves torching off the old ones and welding on new ones, which is about a 2 hour job if the machine frame is already taken apart. Material costs for these repairs involve a total of about US$40.

	~~Further information on fixing operating problems can be found in the Troubleshooting section on the wiki.~~