Southbend sb1018 User Manual

For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

Model SB1018

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The purpose of the preparation section is to help 

you prepare your machine for operation. The 

list below outlines the basic process to follow 

to prepare your machine for operation. Specific 

steps for each of these points will be covered in 

detail later in this section.

1.  Unpack the machine and inventory the 

contents of the carton.

2.  Clean the machine and its components.

3.  Make any necessary adjustments or 

inspections to ensure the machine is ready 

for operation.

4.  Connect the machine to the power source.

5.  Test run the machine to make sure it 

functions properly and is ready for operation.

The items listed below are required to 

successfully set up and prepare this machine for 

operation.

•  Wrench 12mm

•  Wrench 14mm

•  A power source that meets the minimum

circuit requirements for this machine. (Refer 

to the Power Supply Requirements 

section for details.)

•  A qualified electrician to ensure a safe and

code-compliant connection to the power 

source.

Before installing the machine, consider the 

availability and proximity of the required power 

supply circuit. If an existing circuit does not meet 

the requirements for this machine, a new circuit 

must be installed.

To minimize the risk of electrocution, fire, 

or equipment damage, installation work and 

electrical wiring must be done by a qualified 

electrician in accordance with all applicable 

codes and standards.

The full-load current rating is the amperage 

a machine draws at 100% of the rated output 

power. On machines with multiple motors, this is 

the amperage drawn by the largest motor or sum 

of all motors and electrical devices that might 

operate at one time during normal operations.

The full-load current is not the maximum 

amount of amps that the machine will draw. If 

the machine is overloaded, it will draw additional 

amps beyond the full-load rating.

If the machine is overloaded for a sufficient 

length of time, damage, overheating, or fire may 

result—especially if connected to an undersized 

circuit. To reduce the risk of these hazards, 

avoid overloading the machine during operation 

and make sure it is connected to a power supply 

circuit that meets the requirements in the 

following section.