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1. the two nut screws Unscrew the black Phillips head screw cap on the motor housing and remove Pull the spring out and replace with a new brush Reinsert black Phillips head screw caps and remount motor housing to the mounting bracket Replace cover and 3 recessed Phillips head screws 15 Amcon Auto Groover The Eyecare Supply ENTER 8 Specifications Lens Materials Possible Depth Of Groove Width Of Groove Acceptable Lens Thickness Acceptable Lens Diameter Approximate Grooving Time Dimensions Weight Power Requirement Plastic Polycarbonate amp Glass 0 to 0 7 mm 0 6 mm 1 5 mm to 11 0 mm 28 mm to 70 mm 40 sec 1 revolution of lens 612 width x 814 depth x 6 height 170 mm width x 210 mm depth x 150 mm height 6 Ibs 2 7 kg 100 to 120V 60hz AC or 200 to 240V 50hz 95 W CAUTION Before drilling glass lenses you must first refer to the safety rules and regulations in your area for glass lenses 162. produced in the center curve mode To move the groove to the rear face of the lens turn the adjusting knob clock wise Fig 4 to move the groove to the front face of the lens turn the adjusting knob counterclockwise Fig 4 Adjusting Knob Clockwise cl Counter Clockwise Fig 4 Depth Adjustment To check that the 0 position is correct set the depth dial to 0 and see whether the cutter wheel protrudes above the surface of the lens acceptor If it isn t adjust the zero adjuster screw located at the end of the setting table Fig 1 Removal Of The Setting Table To remove the setting table Fig 1 insert a small diameter metal rod into the hole that is located on the right side of the setting table shaft This is a two piece screw design screw the end point of the shaft into the body of the main shaft 13 The Eyecare Supply ENTER Amcon Auto Groover 7 Maintenance Water Drain The Amcon Auto Groover has a small drain located in the front wheel well Fig 1 A plug is installed in this drain to prevent accidental spills We strongly recommend permanently removing this stopper so that you never accidentally allow too much water to accumulate which could lead to bearing failure Bearings are not warranted against damage from exposure to water Sponge Wash the sponge frequently to rid it of entrapped particles and wet it liberally before each use Chan
3. AMCON AUTOMATIC GROOVING MACHINE USER S MANUAL EQ 3001 amconereem 1 800 255 6161 Fax 1 800 397 0013 www amconlabs com ANICON The Eyecare Supply N TER Irldr uplde e 3 We Introduction 4 2 Safety Instructions 5 6 4 Choosing Groove 7 5 Grooving A Lens iouis ete iiio tte coeno oes 11 6 Adj stmenls 13 T Maintenance ce 14 8 Specifications hee 16 C p we Yuri ENTER Amcon Auto Groover Disclaimer Amcon The Eyecare Supply Center makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further Amcon The Eyecare Supply Center reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of this company to notify any person of such revision or changes The Eyecare Supply ENTER Amcon Auto Groover 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Amcon Auto Groover The Amcon Auto Groover features three precision grooving options center front curve and rear curve grooving The depth and location of the groove can be easily and accurately adjusted The Amcon Auto Groover is design
4. ed to work on plastic and polycarbonate lenses Please read these instructions and keep this manual in a convenient location for future reference Reading the manual will guarantee that you are able to make full use of this unit and will prolong the unit s life WARNING Never attempt to operate this machine before you have thoroughly read and understand all the instructions Failure to comply can result in fire electric shock or serious personal injury Keep this users manual on hand and review it frequently to ensure continued safe operation NOTE Manufacturer assumes no liability for any damages caused by negligence or ignorance of precautions in this manual wf The Eyecare Supply ENTER Amcon Auto Groover 2 Safety Instructions To ensure safe use of this product it is important that you follow the instructions outlined in this manual and marked on the product e Do not use this machine for any purpose other than grooving lenses e Make sure your power source corresponds to the specifications of the unit Never operate this machine with the wrong power source e Do not place the machine in a hot area or near flammable materials e If any type of liquid or material gets into the inner part of the unit IMMEDIATELY turn off and unplug the unit Do not turn the power on again until the unit has been checked by a qualified service representative e Do not try to disassemble any part of the unit except
5. ge the sponge when it appears worn At the end of each day s use take the sponge out and rinse it thoroughly Slide Shaft Clean the slide shaft frequently with a clean cloth and occasionally place a small a small dab of white grease on the shaft surface to make sure that the machine head moves side to side freely at all times Fig 1 Replacing the Cutter Wheel To replace the cutter wheel first unplug the power cord and put a narrow rod in the hole of the shaft and then undo the Phillips wheel lock screw 14 The Eyecare Supply ENTER Amcon Auto Groover Cutting wheel Lock the whee with the screw Fig 3 CAUTION The cutter wheel must be replaced correctly Fig 3 so that it fits into the slot of the lens acceptor Fig 1 Replacing Chuck Rings Open the lens chuck and remove the left chuck followed by the right chuck Fig 1 You can then remove the chuck rings easily and snap in a new pair Replacing Carbide Motor Brushes 1 Turn the machine up side down and remove the 3 recessed Phillips head screws and remove bottom cover Roll belt off pulley Check to see if the brushes need changing by removing the front brush To remove the front brush unscrew the black Phillips head screw cap on the side of the motor housing Pull the spring out If the carbide tip on the end is short replace it To remove the back brush detach the motor from the mounting bracket by removing
6. location of controls 2 Place the sponge between the two upright plastic septums directly under the setting table Use the accessory plastic syringe to wet the sponge liberally with tap water no other coolant is needed Do not add too much water 3 Lower the setting table to its operation position and chuck up the lens approximately in the center Tighten the chuck knob finger tight plus a quarter turn Always make sure that the front of the lens faces to your right 4 Open the guide arms and gently lower the lens between the two nylon guide rollers onto the lens acceptor 5 Check to be sure everything is set correctly then turn the lens switch to the ON position Allow the lens to rotate about a quarter turn and check to see that it is snugly between the rollers 6 Turn on the cutter wheel switch Je Turn on the depth dial to the setting you prefer 11 aM px e Supply ENTER Amcon Auto Groover 8 After approximately 40 seconds the sound from the cutter will change indicating that the lens is finished Turn off the cutter wheel switch and then the lens switch and raise the machine head CAUTION Before grooving glass lenses you must first refer to the safety rules and regulations in your area for glass lenses 12 wf C p e Supply ENTER Amcon Auto Groover 6 Adjustments Groove Position Adjustment When Using The Center Groove Mode This is a fine adjustment of the position of the groove
7. ove a lens that has an interrupted lens edge such as those found on Executive Bifocals Use Fig 2C as a guide when setting up the machine 1 Lift the setting table Fig 1 and place the coupling pins into the and right positions Lower setting table 2 For a normal lens simply use the same operating procedure as above for a front curve groove only setting the groove locator knob to the left 3 If grooving a lens with an interrupted edge adjust the left guide arm to place the lens so the groove is set at the desired position 4 While pressing gently on the right side of the machine head Fig 1 lower the setting table to the desired groove depth and then turn on the lens switch Fig 1 Hold the right guide arm away from the front surface of the lens so that the interrupted lens edge does not catch on the right guide arm 10 wf The Eyecare Supply Amcon Auto Groover 5 Grooving A Lens After your Amcon Auto Groover has been set up for the desired type use the following instructions to groove the lens NOTE If you wish to create a deep groove on a hard glass lens first set the depth dial to half of the final depth and after the lens being grooved has made one revolution approx 40 seconds adjust the depth dial again to the final depth for another revolution of the lens 1 The depth dial should be set to zero both switches in the off position See Fig 1 for
8. the parts that are explained in this manual Doing so will void all warranties e Unplug the power cord when not in use for a long period of time e Do not touch the cutter wheel while the machine is in operation to avoid injury ANNCON Amcon Auto Groover 3 Parts Name of Parts Left clamp Right clamp ARM The top M uu _ Clamp knob Slider cr m er rear Base lever Breakwater _ Lens receiver Left leader roller Cutting wheel Right leader el Left leader Ui aS roller M Positioning knob Alignment shank Right leader J Zero adjustment A screw va Positioning screw Depth adjustment 71 22 Spring S C a 1 me lt Cutting wheel switch Lens switch Fig 1 aM The Eyecare Supply ENTER Amcon Auto Groover 4 Choosing A Groove Type Before grooving a lens you must decide what type of groove is needed Lift the setting table and set the control settings on the underside in accordance with the desired groove type All Types of Engrooving Fig 2 A front arc engrooving A back arc engrooving C center engrooving aM C p e Supply ENTER Amcon Auto Groover A Center Groove Used for plus lenses or thin lenses with uniform edge thickness The Center Groove setting is the most commonly used me
9. thod for plus lenses In this mode the groove is automatically centered between the front and rear surfaces of the lens 1 Lift the setting table Fig 1 and plug the coupling pins into the lower two holes marked Lower the setting table 2 Install the center pin between the guide arms 3 Adjust the groove locator to the center Gu de Arms Coupling Pins Fig 2A AMCON ens Amcon Auto Groover B Front Curve Groove Used for high minus lenses with high cylinder curves High minus lenses particularly when combined with strong cylinders look best when the groove is based on the front curve of the lens The groove should be close and equidistant to the front surface but not less than 1 0 mm Use Fig 2B and proceed as follows 1 Lift the setting table Fig 1 and plug the coupling pins into the F and left Lower setting table 2 Remove the center and let it hang 3 Chuck up the lens lower it on to the lens acceptor Fig 1 and allow it to rotate until the thinnest part of the edge is directly on the lens acceptor 4 Turn the groove locator so that the lens edge moves over the slot to the position that will cut the groove at the distance from the front edge that you desire AMCON ens Amcon Auto Groover C Rear Curve Groove Used on Executive Bifocals This setting is seldom used for normal lenses but it is very useful if you are attempting to gro
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