3M 200a manual Installation and Set-Up, Receiving And Handling, Machine Set-Up

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.Lift fiberboard cover off pallet after removing staples at bottom.

2.Remove protective wrapping around machine.

3.Remove hardware that secures case sealer legs to pallet.

4.Cut and remove cable tie that secures black electrical conduit to the electrical mast on top of machine.

5.Cut cable ties that secure upper assembly to machine bed on each side of machine. Remove and discard cable ties and protective foam sheeting.

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

7.Install height adjustment crank handle 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.Loosen both side guides, pivot to full open position and re-tighten locking knobs.

9.Wipe protective shipping oil off stainless steel covers on machine bed.

10.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 knife under orange knife guard. Knife 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 2-1C. Allow buffing/ applying arms to extend slowly.

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