19 Figure 4-1 – Frame Lubrication Points
WARNING – Turn off electrical and
air supplies and disconnect power
cord from electrical supply before
beginning maintenance. If electrical
power is not disconnected, severe injury
to personnel could result.
Cleaning
Note – Never attempt to remove dirt from taping
heads by blowing it out with compressed air. This
can cause the dirt to
be blown inside the motor and onto sliding
surfaces which may cause premature equipment
wear. Never wash down or subject equipment to
conditions causing moisture condensation on
components. Serious equipment damage could
result.
Regular slotted containers produce a great deal of
dust and paper chips when processed or handled in
equipment. If this dust is allowed to build-up on
machine components, it can cause component wear
and overheating of drive motor. The dust build-up
can best be removed from the machine by a shop
vacuum. Depending on the number and type of
boxes sealed in the case sealer, this cleaning
should be done approximately once per month. If
the boxes sealed are dirty, or if the environment in
which the machine operates is dusty, cleaning on a
more frequent basis may be necessary. Excessive
dirt build-up that cannot be removed by vacuuming
should be wiped off with a damp cloth.
Lubrication
Like most other equipment, the case sealer must be
properly lubricated to insure long, trouble free
service. Most of the machine bearings are
permanently lubricated and sealed and do not need
to be greased. The drive motor is also permanently
lubricated and does not require additional
lubrication.
Maintenance
The case sealer been designed for long, trouble
free service. The machine will perform best when it
receives routine maintenance and cleaning.
Machine components that fail or wear excessively
should be promptly repaired or replaced to prevent
damage to other portions of the machine or to the
product.
Figures 4-1 illustrates the frame points which should
be lubricated every 250 hours of operation.
Lubricate the points noted by solid arrow ( ) with
SAE #30 non-detergent oil. Lubricate the points
noted by outline arrow ( ) with multipurpose
grease.
Note – Wipe off excess oil and grease. It will
attract dust and dirt which can cause premature
equipment wear and jamming. Take care that
oil and grease are not left on the surface of
rollers around which tape is threaded, as it can
contaminate the tape's adhesive.
Taping Head Lubrication – See Section II,
"Maintenance – Lubrication", page 10.