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The Hydraulic Accessory Package is a factory installed option that
is ready to power any Edwards branded hydraulic accessory tools.
The Hydraulic Accessory Package includes hydraulic input and
output quick connect/disconnect hardware and a series of female
M12 connections allowing for the control of your hydraulic acces-
sory tool, limit switch and auto-cut tooling. To install your acces-
sory tool please observe the following steps.
Setup
Turn off power to machine by depressing the red stop / off button
or lockout upstream power at the main electrical panel.
Install an Edwards Hydraulic Accessory Tool:
1. Locate the operations control box adjacent to the starter box on the
feed side of the machine.
2. Locate the hydraulic quick connections and accessory controls
adjacent to drop-off side or end cap of the machine.
3. LOCATE EDWARDS HYDRAULIC ACCESSORY TOOL
IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO IRONWORKER.
4. With the Ironworker power off, install the male and female acces-
sory hydraulic hoses to the ironworker male and female quick con-
nect hydraulic ttings. Both ttings have a detent ball setting that
must be aligned to couple and uncouple hoses.
5. Attach the accessory tool male M12 power cable, to the M12
female limit switch port.
6. Attach the accessory tool control OUT / IN, male M12 control cable
to the M12 female accessory control port.
7. Turn machine ON and turn the power selection at the operations
control box to Accessory. The power selection switches power and
control from the Ironworker to the accessory tool.
8. REFER TO THE SAFETY, INSTALLATION, OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE MANUALS OF YOUR EDWARDS HYDRAULIC
ACCESSORY TOOL PRIOR TO OPERATION.
Optional Tooling - Hydraulic Accessory Package
Your Edwards Ironworker is designed for years of trouble-free use. In the event of operational problems, refer to the
following troubleshooting strategies prior to contacting your Edwards Dealer. Turn off power to machine by depressing
the red stop / off button or lockout upstream power at the main electrical panel before any trouble shooting activity.
Problem Solution
Machine runs but will not cycle Check rotation of motor
Check correct amp/voltage to machine
Check drive key is in place
Check foot pedal cable obstruction
Check power supply for green light
Check electric foot pedal for obstruction
Check proximity switches
Machine cycles down but will not return to neutral position Check rotation of motor
Check return spring at valve
Check foot pedal linkage
Machine turns off after short time in use Check correct amp/voltage to machine
Electric stroke option malfunction Check correct amp/voltage to machine
Check fuse at starter box
Check fuse at transformer box
Check for loose microswitch connections
Check for damaged microswitch
Distortion of small angle shear cut Check radius orientation of blade
Brass shavings below gib-pins and slides Brass shavings are common and expected during the
break-in period and after blade maintenance
Hydraulics feel hot after operation Hydraulic system operates within the
160 – 190 degree range
Shear blades or punch and die do not close completely Check for notch tooling obstruction
Check for brake tooling obstruction
Punch and die misalignment Check that punch is tight in holder
Check that punch stud is secure in block
Check for table alignment
Machine will not complete punch or shear operation Check tonnage of machine rating against
steel hardness and thickness
Check for work station obstruction
Check foot pedal linkage
Check hydraulic uid level
Check slides for wear or obstruction
Check electric stroke control option
Check die support plate
Hydraulic oil overow/foaming at breather cap Check hydraulic uid level
Check for loose hose coupling
Troubleshooting