SVP INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 2
SHAW-ALMEX INDUSTRIES LIMITED 49909-010
Jun 2017
Table of Contents
1. RECORD OF PURCHASE...................................................................................................................3
2. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY....................................................................................................4
3. SAFETY.................................................................................................................................................5
3.1. Definition of Pictograms..................................................................................................5
3.1.1. Safety Alert ........................................................................................................5
3.1.2. Crushing Hazard ...............................................................................................5
3.1.3. Hot Surface, Burning Hazard ............................................................................6
3.1.4. Electrical Hazard ...............................................................................................6
3.2. Limitation of use .............................................................................................................6
3.3. Hazardous Materials and Products.................................................................................6
3.4. Safe Handling.................................................................................................................6
4. ASSEMBLY...........................................................................................................................................7
4.1. Dimensions.....................................................................................................................7
4.2. Splicing Principals...........................................................................................................7
4.3. Unpacking.......................................................................................................................7
4.4. Functional Diagram ........................................................................................................8
4.5. General Assembly ..........................................................................................................8
4.6. Assembly of Multiple Platens........................................................................................11
4.7. Assembly of a Two Bar Vulcanizer...............................................................................12
5. OPERATION....................................................................................................................................... 13
5.1. Pressurizing..................................................................................................................13
5.2. Heating the Vulcanizer..................................................................................................14
5.3. Cooling the Vulcanizer..................................................................................................14
5.4. Depressurize.................................................................................................................15
6. MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................. 15
6.1. Routine Maintenance....................................................................................................15
6.2. Removing and Replacing the Platen Receptacle Insert ...............................................16
6.3. Replacing the Temperature Sensor (RTD Probe)........................................................16
6.4. Replacing the Insulation ...............................................................................................17
6.5. Removing and Replacing the Heating Element............................................................17
7. TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................................... 18
7.1. Platens Not Heating......................................................................................................18
7.2. Platens Heating Unevenly.............................................................................................18
7.3. Platens Over Heating....................................................................................................18
7.4. No Pressure or Loss of Pressure .................................................................................18
7.5. Platens not Cooling.......................................................................................................19
8. SERVICE............................................................................................................................................. 19
8.1. Emergency Service.......................................................................................................19
8.2. Return of Goods Authorization .....................................................................................19
8.3. Guarantee.....................................................................................................................19
