3M 39600 manual Installation and Set-Up, Receiving And Handling

Installation and Set-Up

Receiving And Handling

After the machine has been uncrated, examine the case sealer for damage that might have occurred during transit. If damage is evident, file a damage claim immediately with the transportation company and also notify your 3M Representative.

Machine Set-Up

Important – Read "Warnings", on page 14, before attempting to set-up the case sealer for operation.

The following instructions are presented in the order recommended for setting up and installing the case sealer, as well as for learning the operating functions and adjustments. Following them step by step will result in your thorough understanding of the machine and an installation in your production line that best utilizes the many features built into the case sealer. Refer to Figure 3-1 to identify the various components of the case sealer.

Note –A tool kit consisting of metric open end and hex socket wrenches is provided with the machine. These tools should be adequate to set-up the machine, however, other tools supplied by the customer will be required for machine maintenance.

PACKAGING AND SEPARATE PARTS

1.Remove straps and staples and lift fiberboard cover off pallet.

2.Remove protective wrapping around machine.

3.Cut and remove cable tie from electrical conduit.

4.Cut cable ties that secure upper assembly to machine bed on each side.

5.Remove tape drum bracket bolts (4) from top crossbar and install tape drum bracket from parts box as shown in Figure 2-1A.

6.Loosen and move both compression rollers out so they don't catch on side guides.

7.Install height adjustment crank and locking knob on top of left column as shown in Figure 2-1B. Crank upper assembly up high enough to allow clear access to lower taping head. Remove and discard the two cushion shipping blocks.

8.Using 17 mm wrench, remove nuts from top of side guides. Replace with black knobs from parts box. Figure 2-1C.

9.Cut and remove cable ties on both upper and lower taping heads. (Applying/buffing rollers are held retracted for shipment.)

WARNING – Follow this step carefully as spring pressure is

applied to applying and buffing arms when cable tie is removed. Keep hands/fingers AWAY from tape cut-off blade under orange blade guard. Blade is extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.

Hold taping head BUFFING ROLLER and cut and remove cable tie that holds applying/ buffing arms retracted. See Figure 2-1D. Allow buffing/applying arms to extend slowly.

10.Install machine stops onto columns as shown in Figure 2-1E. Use the lowest hole position and bolt into the lowest threaded insert on the column. (The upper hole position in the stops is only used when the taping heads are adjusted to apply 50 mm [2 inch] tape legs or boxes lower than 120 mm [4.75 inch] need to be sealed.)

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