17.1 Mist Condenser - Install

DC-1 Mist Condenser Cutout:

On the top of the machine enclosure, measure the dimensions [A] from the front of the machine and [B] from the right side of the machine. Mark the center [C]:

• A - 9.50" (241.3 mm).
• B - 9.50" (241.3 mm).

Measure the dimensions [D], [E], and [F]:

• D - Ø6.50" (165.1 mm).
• E - Ø9.843" (250.0 mm).
• F - 4X Ø0.356" (9.0 mm).

Cut the (1) large hole [D] and the (4) small holes [F].

DC-2 Mist Condenser Cutout:

On the top of the machine enclosure, measure the dimensions [A] from the front of the top panel and [B] from the left side of the top roof panel. Mark the center [C]:

• A - 14.4" (365.76 mm).
• B - 12.2" (309.88 mm).

Measure the dimensions [D], [E], and [F]:

• D - Ø6.50" (165.1 mm).
• E - Ø9.843" (250.0 mm).
• F - 4X Ø0.356" (9.0 mm).

Cut the (1) large hole [D] and the (4) small holes [F].

DC-1 Register Box Cutout:

On the top of the machine enclosure, measure the dimension [B] from the back of the top left panel and [A] from the left side of the top roof panel. Mark the center [D]:

• A - 4.59" (116.58 mm)
• B - 14.37" (365 mm)

Measure the dimension [C]:

• C - Ø3.25" (82.55 mm)

Cut the hole [C] from the center [D].

Measure the dimension [E] from the back of the top left panel and from [H] the left side of the top roof panel. Mark the center.

• E - 5.37" (136.39 mm)
  
• H - 3.34" (84.83 mm)

From the mark that was made, measure [G] and [F].  Place a mark for each dimension. Repeat this process to mark the fourth hole.

• G - 2.5" (63.5 mm)
• F - 18.0" (457.2 mm)

Measure the dimension [I] for each of the four clearance holes.

• I - 4X Ø0.206" (5.23 mm)

Cut the holes [I] from the center of each mark. 

DC-2 Register Box Cutout:

On the top of the machine enclosure, measure the dimension [B] from the back of the top left panel and [A] from the left side of the top roof panel. Mark the center [D]:

• A - 11.21" (284.73 mm)
• B - 14.40" (365.76 mm)

Measure the dimension [C]:

• C - Ø3.25" (82.55 mm)

Cut the hole [C] from the center [D].

Measure the dimension [E] from the back of the top left panel and from [H] the left side of the top roof panel. Mark the center.

• E - 5.40" (137.16 mm)
  
• H - 9.96" (252.98 mm)

From the mark that was made, measure [G] and [F].  Place a mark for each dimension. Repeat this process to mark the fourth hole.

• G - 2.5" (63.5 mm)
• F - 18.0" (457.2 mm)

Measure the dimension [I] for each of the four clearance holes.

• I - 4X Ø0.21" (5.33 mm)

Cut the holes [I] from the center of each mark. 

Install the TMD card onto the hinge door located as shown in the picture using the spacers [1] and the hardware [2].

• If the machine has hinge door PN 25-0512D use (2x) 1/4-20 SHCS to attach the TMD card
• If the machine has hinge door PN 25-0512E use (2x) 10-32 SHCS and (2x) washers to attach the TMD card

if you do not have the hinged door installed please refer to the I/O PCB Hinged Door Installation procedure.

The mist condenser will be powered from the TMD card, the mist condenser will connect to P1 on the TMD card. The TMD card will connect to the I/O board via P69. The TMD card will be powered from the transformer and will connect to P4 on the TMD card.

NOTE: Make sure that TMD card has a jumper installed on P3 in between pin 1 and 2 (the bottom two pins). 

NOTE:Perform the steps in this section for machines that do not have a variable frequency drives [1] installed above the power card. 

Turn off the control cabinet.  Open the control cabinet door if your machine has a variable frequency drive to go to the next section.

Turn Off the main circuit breaker [1].

Remove the cover from the PSUP PCB [2].

Remove the cover from the Mist Condenser PCB [3].

Mount the Mist Condenser PCB above the PSUP PCB. 

Install the ground decal [4] next to the ground lug.

NOTE: Make sure the ground decal is visible and that the green arrow points towards ground lug.

Remove the cover from the cable channel.

Disconnect the cable from the PSUP PCB at P11. Pull the cable slack from the cable channel and connect it to the Mist Condenser PCB at P1.

Connect cable P/N 33-0538 to the Mist Condenser PCB at P1A. Connect the other end to the PSUP PCB at P11.

Connect cable P/N 33-0536 to the mist condenser PCB at P3. Connect the other end to the I/O PCB at P69.

VF-1 to VF-5 pictured

Remove the cover plate [1] from the top of the machine enclosure.

Make sure the mist condenser unit has the two gaskets [2] and (4x) vibration isolators [3] installed.

Place the mist extraction unit so the outlet port [4] is facing the spindle.

Secure it from the underside of the panel with washers and flange nuts [5] provided in the kit.

Note: Machines with an umbrella toolchanger or a 70 pocket SMTC may need to rework the top left roof panel.

VF-6 pictured

Remove the cover plate [1] from the top of the machine enclosure.

Make sure the mist condenser unit has the two gaskets [2] and (4x) vibration isolators [3] installed.

Place the mist extraction unit so the outlet port [4] is facing the spindle.

Secure it from the underside of the panel with washers and flange nuts [5] provided in the kit.

ST Standard/Long Bed pictured

Remove the cover plate [1] from the top of the machine enclosure.

Make sure the mist condenser unit has (2x) gaskets [2] and (4x) vibration isolators [3] installed.

Place the mist extraction unit so the outlet port [4] is facing the BACK of the machine.

Secure it from the underside of the panel with washers and flange nuts [5] provided in the kit.

DM/DT with Auto Window Option

Remove the cover plate [1] from the top of the machine enclosure.

Make sure the mist condenser unit has the (2x) gaskets [2] and (4x) vibration isolators [3] installed.

Place the mist extraction unit so the outlet port [4] is facing the front on the machine.

Secure it from the underside of the panel with washers [5] and flange nuts [6] provided in the kit.

DC-1 pictured

Remove the knock out [1] from the top of the machine enclosure.

Make sure the mist condenser unit has the two gaskets [2] and (4x) vibration isolators [3] installed.

Place the mist extraction unit so the outlet port [4] is facing the spindle.

Secure it from the underside of the panel with washers and flange nuts [5] provided in the kit.

DC-2 pictured

Remove the knock out [1] from the top of the machine enclosure.

Make sure the mist condenser unit has the two gaskets [2] and (4x) vibration isolators [3] installed.

Place the mist extraction unit so the outlet port [4] is facing the front of the machine.

Secure it from the underside of the panel with washers and flange nuts [5] provided in the kit.

Locate the Mist Condenser motor fan cable [1] cut the zip ties and feed the cable [1] through the motor housing grommet [2].  

Coil the excess cable [3] and secure it with zip ties and cable clamp.

Connect the Mist Condenser Power Cable to the Extension Cable P/N 33-9537 (Vertical Mills), P/N 33-9540 (Lathes) [4].

DC-1 Cable Routing:

Route the motor cable as shown.

Be sure the cable goes through the cutout and into the control cabinet. 

Use magnetic cable holders to hold the cable to the sides of the top of the enclosure. 

DC-2 Cable Routing:

Route the motor cable as shown.

Be sure the cable goes through the cutout and into the control cabinet. 

Use magnetic cable holders to hold the cable to the sides of the top of the enclosure. 

VF, DT/DM, DC-1/2 Register Box Installation

On the left side of the machine, open the window to remove the register box roof panel. 

The register box [1] is install from inside the machine, use the four fastener to secure the register box to the top of the roof.

Loosen the hose clamp [2] and install the hose elbow [3].  Leave the hose clamp loose for now.

NOTE: Make sure the high flow vent points as shown [4].

ST Line Register Box Installation

Above the spindle of the machine, remove the register box roof panel.

The register box [1] is installed from inside the machine, use the four fasteners [2] to secure the register box to the roof of the machine.

Loosen the hose clamp and install the hose elbow [3]. Leave the hose clamp loose for now.

Note: If PN: 25-14616A MIST CONDENSER REGISTER BOX LATHE interferes with the Z-Axis Waycover. Install PN: 25-14616B.

NOTE: The hose elbow and the high flow vent [4] will be facing towards the Mist Condenser unit. 

DT/DM Hose Routing

Route the hose [1] from the mist condenser along the FRONT of the machine to the register box on the other side.

The register bayonet lock should be facing the front of the machine [2]. Insert the hose into the bayonet lock and rotate the hose to lock it into place.

Insert the other end of the hose to the mist condenser port.

Secure the hose at each end using the magnetic hose clamps and add both mist condenser hose brackets around wiring to secure it from falling from the enclosure. 

VF-1 to VF-5 Hose Routing

Route the hose [1] from the mist condenser along the front of the machine to the register box on the other side.

Rotate the elbow [2] to the desired position and secure the hose clamp [3].

Insert the hose into the bayonet lock and rotate the hose [4] to lock it into place.

Insert the other end of the hose to the mist condenser port [5].

Secure the hose at each end using the magnetic hose clamps [6].

VF-6 to 9 Hose Routing

Route the hose from the mist condenser along the front of the machine to the register box on the other side.

Insert the hose into the bayonet lock and rotate the hose to lock it into place.

Insert the other end of the hose to the mist condenser port 

Secure the hose at each end using the magnetic hose clamps 

VF-10/11 Hose Routing

Route the hose from the mist condenser along the front of the machine to the register box on the other side.

Insert the hose into the bayonet lock and rotate the hose to lock it into place.

Insert the other end of the hose to the mist condenser port 

Secure the hose at each end using the magnetic hose clamps

VF-12 Hose Routing

Route the hose from the mist condenser along the front of the machine to the register box on the other side.

Insert the hose into the bayonet lock and rotate the hose to lock it into place.

Insert the other end of the hose to the mist condenser port 

Secure the hose at each end using the magnetic hose clamps

ST Standard/Long Bed Hose Routing

Route the hose from the mist condenser along the TOP of the machine to the register box in in the middle. 

Insert the hose into the bayonet lock and rotate the hose to lock it into place, then secure the hose clamp.

Insert the other end of the hose to the mist condenser port.

Secure the hose at each end using the magnetic hose clamps.

DC-1 Hose Routing

Route the hose from the mist condenser along the top of the machine to the register box on the other side.

Insert the hose into the bayonet lock and rotate the hose to lock it into place, then secure the hose clamp.

Insert the other end of the hose to the mist condenser port.

Secure the hose at each end using the magnetic hose clamps.

DC-2 Hose Routing

Route the hose from the mist condenser along the front of the machine to the register box on the other side.

Insert the hose into the bayonet lock and rotate the hose to lock it into place, then secure the hose clamp.

Insert the other end of the hose to the mist condenser port.

Secure the hose at each end on the top roof panel using the magnetic hose clamps.