3.1 Installation

HAB-3232 - Installation

Introduction

This chapter will walk through the general process needed to install the HAAS Automatic Bandsaw - 3232. This includes unpacking, leveling, powering up, and blade installation. Refer to chapter 5 - Operation  (in progress) for more information on how to use the bandsaw control panel and display.

Tools required:

  • 18mm sockets
  • Machinist's Level

Note: The machine will come with all of its accessories and spare sparts in four cardboard boxes. 

Note: Machine weight is 3750 lbs (1800 kgs)

Bandsaw - Unpacking

1

Machine will come wrapped as shown [1]. Remove the wrap around the machine. 

 

2

Using a 18mm socket remove the mounting bolts [1,2,3,&4] that hold the extended bed to the skid. 

Lift the extended bed off of the skid and place the extended bed to the side of the machine. 

 

 

 

3

Locate the 4 lifting hooks that can be found on the machine.  Two hooks will be found in the front [1] and two hooks will be found in the rear [2]. 

Attach the straps to the hooks on the machine as indicated, then use a forklift or crane to lift the machine off the skid.

Note: Machine weight is 3750 lbs. This will required a forklift requirement of at  least 5000 lbs. 

 

 

 

Bandsaw - Leveling

1

The bandsaw will require 6 leveling feet in order to place the machine safely to the ground. 

Note: The required feet can be found in one of the four cardboard boxes provided with the machine. 

2

Locate the 6 mounting points to install the feet. 

Note: There are two mounting points at the front [1], one underneath the machine [2], and three at the rear [3].

Install the machine's leveling feet while the bandsaw is still lifted from the ground. 

Once the feet have been installed carefully lower the machine to the ground. 

3

Rough level the band saw.

Place a level on the table of the machine as shown. 

Note: When leveling the machine, bias the right side of the machine to be lower than the left. The right side is the stationary side of the band saw's vise. This ensures that the stock piece is already resting on vise when the vise clamps together.

 

Bandsaw - Extended Bed Installation

1

Remove the packaging of the extended bed 

Locate the 4 mounting points to install the feet of the extended bed [1]. 

Simply lift the bed and install the feet.

2

Install the stock rollers  [1] to the respective cutouts on the extended bed. 

Note: The extended slot lets you modify the path for the stock to roll through [2].

3

Rough level the extended bed with a bubble level. 

Position the level on the top of the side wall [1].

Note: Level the right side of the extended bed to be lower than the left just like the machine, to ensure the stock flows evenly.

Bandsaw - Oil Refill

1

Note:  The HAB will arrive with 16 gallons of ISO 46 oil already inside the machine.

In the case of a refill, turn OFF the band saw. 

Remove oil tank cap [1] and fill with either ISO 46 or ISO 32 oil. 

Note: Do not cross-contaminate oils during a refill. Band saw will require 16 gallons of oil before any kind of start up. 

2

Check the hydraulic oil level on the gauge[1].  

Note: Guage will give two readings. One being the level of the oil and the other being the temperature of the oil.

Important : The hydraulic pump will not turn on if the oil level is too low.

Bandsaw - Electrical Installation

1

Open the main breaker door. 

Note:  Main breaker has to be switched to off positon to be able to open the electrical cabinet door.

In the lower left hand corner of the electrical cabinet connect the power pigtail to the terminal shown.

Note: Phasing of the three hot legs are not ciritcial. 

Note: Make sure the ground is connected to the correct terminal [1].

Note: Make sure the pigtail is not connected to main power supply when making the connections.

2

Check that breakers are set to the on position.

Note: The red indicator will test the breaker[1]. The blue indicator will reset the breaker[2]. If one of the breakers are tripped the green indicator will pop out as shown [3].

Note: The left breaker is for the coolant. The right is for the hydraulic pump. 

Close cabinet and turn the circuit breaker to the ON position.

Control Display should light up.

3

Turn on the machine.

To verify if the machine is phased correctly turn on the hydraulic pump.

Once the pump turns on and there is pressure on the hydraulic gauge, conduct a test by rasing the saw main frame. 

Note: If there is no pressure shown on the guage but the pump is running, turn off the saw, disconnect from main power supply, and swap the first 2 terminals that were connected in the electrical installation section above.

 

Bandsaw - Chip Chute Installation

1

Undo the bolts that mount the chip cute [2]. 

Install the chip chute with the removed bolts as shown [1].

Note: Chip chute will come packaged in one of the cardboard boxes shipped with the machine. 

 

Note: This concludes the installation of the HAB 3232. The blade installation for the HAB 3232 can be found on 3.2 BLADE INSTALLATION. 

 

3.2 Blade Installation

HAB-3232 - Blade Installation

Bandsaw - Blade Installation

1

Turn on the hydraulic pump using the Oil Pump Start/Stop button [1].

Press the main yellow button [2] to raise the band saw frame.

Raise the band saw frame up to the top of travel.

 

2

Open both the drive wheel and idle wheel covers [3,4]. 

Note: The wheel on the right [1] is identified as the drive wheel meanwhile the left [2] is identified as the idle wheel [3].

3

Use the tensioning handle [1] on the left side of the machine located by the idle wheel to install the blade.

Note: The tensioning handle will either loosen [2] or tighten [3] the blade depending how it is positioned. 

Note: This knob does not control the amount of tension on the blade. Refer to the Band Saw - Blade Adjustment Section below for adjusting the blade's tension. 

When loading the blade, make sure the tensioning handle is set to the Loosen position [2].

 

4

Wrap the blade along both the drive and idle wheels.

Guide the saw blade through the red guide covers [1] and guide arm clamps [3].

Use the thumbscrews [2] to loosen or tighten the guide arm clamps [3].

5

Turn the tensioning handle to Tight and slowly tension the blade.

Turn the tensioning handle to STOP when the required tension has been found for the blade. 

Note: Ensure that the blade moves smoothly through the red covers [1,2], and confirm that it isn’t getting caught anywhere.

Band Saw - Wire Brush Installation

1

Turn the follwing knob [1] to raise or lower the position of the wire brush.

2

Postion the wire brush correctly in relation to the saw blade. 

Note: Refer to the illustration to find the proper location of the wire brush.

Band Saw - Blade Adjustment

1

Locate the solenoid cabinet found in the rear of the machine. 

Locate the saw blade pressure valve [3].

Turn the lock nut [1] counter clockwise to be able to adjust the pressure adjusting knob [2].

2

Monitor the gauge found on the rear of the machine. Turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the pressure on the gauge, and clockwise to increase the pressure.

Note: It is recommended to set the pressure gauge according to the specifications provided on the label, which will determine the tension for the blade.