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SUGGESTED ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE FOR 3.BOX TOBACCO BALE PRESS 1. Cut out parts per Figure 3 and Figure 13 drawings. 2. Partially assemble the boxes per Figure 5. 3. Mount metal HOOKS on outside surface of each box END, positioned so square tubing of cylinder mount will be centered on box when f ront door is in position (see HOOK DETAIL drawing in Figure 14 for exact spacing). 4. Set 3 BOXES side-by-side on level f loor, put 2 x 4 COLUMNS in position, space boxes snugly together and nail lightly (Figure 15). lf all boxes are aligned, nail with 6d box nails at 6-8 inch spacing. 5. Position2x4TOPBACKTlEANDSUPPORT2"belowtoprearofBACKSandput'l-l6dboxnailineachendtohold in position (Figure 15). Layboxesdownon backside (onf loor),alignfurtherif needed,and nailwith6d boxnailsinto 2x4TlE. Nail2 x 4 x 16" BOTTOM BACK TIE in position per Figure 15. 6. Nail plywood DOOR SPT. in position on FRONT BOTTOM of box per Figure 15. 7. Set box unit upright, cut saw slits in BACK and notches in DOOR SUPPORT for twine alignment. 8. Prefab DOORS by adding reinforcements and metal edge, per DOOR FABRICATION DETAILS (Figure 6). Put DOORS in position and mount HASPS or other fasteners. 9. Fabricate a CAR JACK or AIR CYLINDER PRESSHEAD per Figures 7, 8, or 16 depending on your choice. 10. ToalignPRESSBOARDSeasilyonPRESSHEAD,placeboardsonBOTTOMof box,snugagainstBACK,withl/4" space between tapered end boards and box ends, and inner boards equally spaced. Center metal presshead on boards and mark holes. Remove press, drill holes, and then bolt boards to press in position as marked. 11. For a 3-box unit using the TRACK AND COUNTER-BALANCE AtR CYLINDER PRESSHEAD, prefab TRACK SUPPORT by nailing blocks to the 2 x4 x46" piece and mounting top track hanger. Adjust to proper position per Figure 17and use 16d nail into 2x4TOP TlEto hold while drilling the holesforthe3/8"x 51/2" bolts. Rotateboxunitovertolaywithfrontonfloor,nail 2x4x24"and2x4xlS"SUPPORTStoS|LLSperFigurelT. Set unit upright and nail BRACES to END stabilizer SUPPORTS. 12. For a3-box unit using the TRACK and SPRING-SUSPENSION AIR CYLINDER PRESSHEAD, mount the 2 x 4 x 6' TRACK SUPPORTSTo the end of the boxes. Install track, roller, and SPRINGS. No f urtherbase supports should be needed. lf stability is a problem, add the supports and BRACES of #11 above, set BOX un it against a wall, or brace to a wall. 13. For a 3-box unit using a CAR-JACK PRESSHEAD, build the basic 3-box unit per #2- #1O abo\e and use the 2 x 6 WOODEN or ANGLE IRON BAR across the 3 boxes per Figure 11 or 12. 16
FIG.13. WOOD CUTTING PATTERN FOR 3.BOX TOBACCO PRESS ( 2x 4 I 2 x 6 x lO' DRESSED LUMBER, FREE OF KNOTS, REQUIRED ) ,fm *fffi RIP WITH SLIGHT BE\€L RIP BACK- END CORNER PTECES -r BACK-ENO CORNER PIECES r BOTTOM I EOTTOM .a/ I BACK TIE I BACK TIE qst/i-----a \ cut rHEN Rrp EAGK.LND COFINEFI PIECES'I .r FRONT COLUMN itt-1 T RIP 000R iEINFORCEMENTS --"'-> FRONT COLUMN T TOP BACK TIE 4' c" c" 4' q". c" r-T'..r_----.r--r-l z. ? h-32 FOR HASP PEGS FOR COUNTERaCUT 6 r---46'' ?- DESIGN, , FROM SCRAPS qe"T TRACK SUPPORT TRACK SUPPORT T 24" -------->f--24" -,---f 20" -----r1
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