3M 40800 INTRODUCTION continued, Manufacturing Specifications / Description, Manual Maintenance

1-INTRODUCTION (continued)

1.1 Manufacturing Specifications / Description /			1.2.1 Importance of the Manual
Intended Use (continued)			The manual is an important part of the machine; all
The 800rf Case Sealer is controlled from two operator
			information contained herein is intended to enable
control panels located on the front left side of the case			the equipment to be maintained in perfect condition
sealer. These control panels (Electrical Control Panel			and operated safely. Ensure that the manual is avail-
and Pneumatic Control Panel) have the most-used			able to all operators of this equipment and is kept
controls within easy reach of the operator. The case			up to date with all subsequent amendments. Should
sealer is microprocessor-based and firmware con-			the equipment be sold or disposed of, please ensure
trolled to maintain maximum and precise control over			that the manual is passed on. Electrical and pneu-
all operations within the case sealer.			matic diagrams are included in the manual. Equip-
The case sealer may be operated in Random, Fixed,			ment using PLC controls and/or electronic compo-
			nents will include relevant schematics or programs in
or Bypass mode. A selector switch is located on the
			the enclosure and in addition, the relevant documen-
top of the Electrical Control Panel.
			tation will be delivered separately.
• In Random mode, the case sealer automati-
cally adjusts itself for a wide range of case sizes,
providing a tape seal on the top and bottom of the			1.2.2 Manual Maintenance
cartons. Random mode is considered the stan-
dard operating mode.			Keep the manual in a clean and dry place near the
• In Fixed mode, the case sealer runs multiple
			machine. Do not remove, tear, or rewrite parts of
cartons of the same (fixed) size, providing a tape
			the manual for any reason. Use the manual without
seal on the top and bottom of the cartons.
			damaging it. In case the manual has been lost or
• In Bypass mode, the case sealer passes certain
			damaged, ask your after sale service for a new copy.
containers through the machine, providing a tape
seal only on the bottom of the containers. The top
of these containers is not sealed.			1.2.3 Consulting the Manual
	CAUTION		The manual is composed of:
			- Pages which identify the document and the machine
• Never change operating modes
			- Index of the subjects
while a box is in the case sealer.
			- Instructions and notes on the machine
- Change modes only after a box			- Enclosures, drawings and diagrams
exits the case sealer and before			- Spare parts (last section)
the next box enters the case sealer.			All pages and diagrams are numbered. The spare
1.2 How to Read and Use the Instruction Manual			parts lists are identified by the figure identification
			number. All the notes on safety measures or
This instruction manual covers safety aspects, han-			possible dangers are identified by the symbol:
dling and transport, storage, unpacking, preparation,
installation, operation, set-up and		adjustments, tech-	1.2.4 How to Update the Manual in Case of
nical and manufacturing specifications, maintenance,
			Modifications to the Machine
troubleshooting, repair work and servicing, electric
diagrams, warranty information, disposal (ELV), a			Modifications to the machine are subject to manu-
definition of symbols, plus a parts list of the 3M-Matic
			facturer’s internal procedures. The user receives a
800rf Random case sealer 3M Industrial Adhesives
			complete and up-to-date copy of the manual to-
and Tapes Division 3M Center, Bldg. 220-5E-06
			gether with the machine. Afterwards the user may
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 (USA) Edition March 2012
			receive pages or parts of the manual which contain
Copyright 3M 2012 All rights reserved. The manufac-
			amendments or improvements made after its first
turer reserves the right to change the product at any
			publication. The user must use them to update this
time without notice Publication © 3M 2012 44-0009-
			manual.
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