Kolbus Da - 36 Manual

| Section | Title | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 0 | Safety First | Emergency stops, lockout/tagout (LOTO) points, and nip point warnings. | | 1 | Machine Specifications | Electrical ratings (400V/3ph/50-60Hz), air consumption (6 bar), max speed (36 cycles/min), max cover size. | | 2 | Installation & Leveling | Floor anchoring, vibration dampening, and conveyor alignment. | | 3 | Setup Modes | Manual jog vs. automatic cycle; setting case dimensions (width, height, spine). | | 4 | Adhesive System | PVA and hotmelt parameters, glue roller gap, and wash-up procedures. | | 5 | Board Feeding | Calibrating the suction head lift, side lays, and warped board compensator. | | 6 | Cover Feeding | Cloth/paper register guide adjustments to prevent skewing. | | 7 | Daily Maintenance | Lubrication chart (grease points, oil bath levels), filter cleaning, and wear part inspection. | | 8 | Troubleshooting | Common issues: skewed cases, hollow spines, adhesive bleed, corner tearing. | | 9 | Parts List | Exploded-view diagrams with OEM and recommended aftermarket part numbers. |

The Kolbus Da 36 Manual stops at the original factory specifications. However, many surviving DA 36 machines have been retrofitted with modern safety features. If you are using the manual for a restoration, note the following discrepancies: Kolbus Da 36 Manual

Do not attempt to bypass the mechanical clutch interlock described on page 110 of the manual. That interlock prevents the machine from starting with the guard open—a modification that has killed or maimed operators who disable it for “convenience.” | Section | Title | Description | |

Kolbus parts are engineered to tight German tolerances. The manual includes exploded-view diagrams with part numbers. When you need a replacement gripper or a specific spring, you cannot simply walk into a hardware store. You need the OEM part number from the manual to order from Kolbus or a specialty dealer. The Kolbus Da 36 Manual stops at the