3M 10700, MN55144-1000 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Cause Correction

Troubleshooting Guide

The Troubleshooting Guide lists some possible machine problems, causes, and corrections. Also see Section II "Troubleshooting" for taping head problems.

Problem	Cause	Correction
	Narrow boxes	Check machine specifications.
		Boxes are narrower than
		recommended, causing
		slippage and premature belt
		wear.
	Worn drive belts or friction rings	Replace drive belts or friction
		rings
Drive belts do not	Top taping head does not apply	Adjust the box height adjustment
convey boxes	enough pressure.	using the crank handle
	Top flap compression rollers too	Readjust compression rollers
	tight
	Taping head applying spring holder	Replace spring holder
	missing
	Taping head applying spring set too	Reduce spring pressure
	high
	Worn or missing friction rings	Replace friction rings
	Drive belt tension too low	Adjust belt tension
	Electrical disconnect	Check power and electrical plug
Drive belts do not	Circuit breaker not at correct	Set to correct current value
turn
	setting
	Motor not turning	Evaluate problem and correct
	Circuit breaker
	Motor capacitor
	Motor fan cover dented
Upper and lower	Machine's minimum height stop	Check manual to make sure
taping head	does not match tape head leg	taping heads match machine
mechanisms	length setting	setting
interfere with each
other
	Worn belt	Replace belt
Drive belts break	Improper setup causing boxes to
	jam
Light boxes tip	Upper upper head assembly down	Carefully adjust upper upper
back on exit	too far	head assembly
Squeaking noise	Dry compression rollers	Lubricate compression rollers
		Lubricate column bearings
as boxes pass	Dry column bearings
through machine	Defective column bearings	Replace column bearings
	Tape drum not centered	Reposition tape drum
Tape not centered	Centering guides not centered	Adjust centering guides
on box seam
	Box flaps of unequal length	Check box specifications

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