550 Casefeed Manual, May 2007 5/22/07 8:29 AM Page 1 Dillon RL 550B Casefeeder Installation Instructions May 2007 illon recision Products, Inc.
550 Casefeed Manual, May 2007 5/22/07 8:29 AM Page 2 Exploded View, Dillon RL 550B Casefeeder 2
550 Casefeed Manual, May 2007 5/22/07 8:29 AM Page 3 Congratulations on your purchase of Dillon’s RL 550 B Casefeeder. Please take a moment to read through these instructions carefully before installing the casefeeder on your machine. FIGURE 1 1. Check the contents of the box and verify that all parts have been supplied. Refer to the exploded view on the opposite page. Hardware Kit: Part #14457 2. Begin by removing the operating rod from the primer system [FIGURE 1]. 3.
550 Casefeed Manual, May 2007 5/22/07 8:29 AM Page 4 screws located toward the center of the platform, with the supplied 3/16” Allen wrench. Once you have the platform off the machine, disassemble the roller bracket from the platform[FIGURE 4] by removing the two flat head screws, with the supplied 3/32” Allen wrench. FIGURE 3 FIGURE 5 4. Next, remove the platform assembly [FIGURE 4] from the machine. This is accomplished by removing the two cap 5.
50 Casefeed Manual, May 2007 5/22/07 8:29 AM Page 5 to go in and out freely. Once this has been accomplished, +firmly tighten down the two bolts [FIGURE 8]. Cycle the operating handle, watching the alignment tool move in and out of the primer punch hole. Make sure the tool goes freely after tightening the screws. You will need to make sure that the lower casefeed assembly that you just FIGURE 6 FIGURE 9 [FIGURE 6].
550 Casefeed Manual, May 2007 5/22/07 8:29 AM Page 6 7. Remove the two rear mounting bolts and the front right mounting bolt holding the machine down to the strong mount or bench. [FIGURE 11] and reinstall the 1/4 -20 bolt with washer and finger tighten the nut. Pull the plunger back and rotate the cam into position so the front mounting hole on the cam aligns with the front mounting hole in frame and reinstall the 1/4 -20 bolt and finger tighten the nut [FIGURE 11].
550 Casefeed Manual, May 2007 5/22/07 8:29 AM Page 7 FIGURE 13 10. Tighten the remaining mounting bolts for the post mount to the frame. 11. Re-attach the Primer System Operating Rod [FIGURE 14] and the new Cartridge Chute [FIGURE 15]. FIGURE 15 FIGURE 14 12.
550 Casefeed Manual, May 2007 5/22/07 8:29 AM Page 8 FIGURE 18 FIGURE 17 washers and nuts that are supplied in the hardware package. The post will have some movement to it once the bolts have been tightened down. Set the 550 CF Upper Bowl Assembly (part #96001) onto the post and using the 1/4 - 20 x 1/2” screw (supplied in the hardware bag) finger tighten the screw against the post.
550 Casefeed Manual, May 2007 5/22/07 8:30 AM Page 9 tightening the clutch will not let it operate correctly and can cause motor failure. We recommend that you fill the casefeeder with two scoops of shells with the 550 cartridge bin so as not to over fill the casefeed bowl. When you are ready to load if you pull the operating handle to the down position (before you turn on the casefeeder) it will make certain that the first case that drops does not have the possibility of falling over.
550 Casefeed Manual, May 2007 5/22/07 8:30 AM Page 10 Exploded View, CF Lower Feeder Assembly 10
550 Casefeed Manual, May 2007 5/22/07 8:30 AM Page 11 Troubleshooting and Helpful Hints • Fine Adjustment of Cam: If you are experiencing a problem with the case not feeding all of the way into the shellplate (and/or sizing die) or bouncing back out of the shellplate, you will need to fine adjust the cam for each and every caliber that you are loading. You will want to start with a case from the caliber you are preparing to load in the first station of the shellplate.
550 Casefeed Manual, May 2007 5/22/07 8:30 AM Page 12 Dillon RL 550B Cas Caliber Conversions CONV. PART # CALIBER STATION 1 LOCATOR CASEFEED ADAPTOR 14206 .25-20 WIN W ( 14225 ) BLUE (13075) 14284 .30 LUGER 5 ( 14224 ) GREEN (13450) 14204 .30 MAUSER 5 ( 14224 ) RED (13143) 14205 .32 S&W LONG D ( 14223 ) GREEN (13450) 14283 .32 H&R MAG D ( 14223 ) BLUE (13075) 14206 .32-20 WIN W ( 14225 ) BLUE (13075) 14284 9 MM / 9x21 / .
550 Casefeed Manual, May 2007 5/22/07 8:30 AM Page 13 50B Casefeeder Calibers Additional Caliber Components SHELLPLATE LOCATOR PIN POWDER FUNNEL CASEFEED PLATE O (12013) 3 (14060) R (13243) SP (21073) 5 (13743) 3 (14060) C (13564) SP (21073) 5 (13743) 3 (14060) C (13564) SP (21073) D (13092) 3 (14060) SW (13171) SP (21073) D (13092) 3 (14060) SW (13171) SP (21073) O (12013) 3 (14060) S (12845) SP (21073) 5 (13743) 3 (14060) F (13806) SP (21073) 5 (13743) 2 (14062) F (13
550 Casefeed Manual, May 2007 5/22/07 8:30 AM Page 14 ‘Belted Magnum’ Powder System M agnum rifle cartridges can require from 70 grains to well in excess of 100 grains for a single charge. Our new “Belted Magnum” Powder System features a new, maximum-capacity, steel powder bar that can dispense more than 100 grains of extruded IMR powder. Our magnum powder system can be used with your RL 550B, XL 650 or AT 500 reloader, and is ideal for loading large-caliber, magnum rifle cartridges.
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550 Casefeed Manual, May 2007 5/22/07 8:30 AM Page 16 On the cover… The RL 550B is pictured with optional accessories: Strong Mount #22051 Low Powder Sensor #16306 Bullet Tray #22214 Other accessories available for the RL 550B include: Video Instruction Manual #14621 Machine Cover #13795 Maintenance Kit & Spare Parts Kit #97016 The Blue Press, Dillon’s monthly catalog, has a complete listing of accessories available for all machines. Dillon Precision Products, Inc. 8009 E.
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