10
It is recommended that the detailed instructions and
sketches in this manual be referred to the fi rst few
times the taping head is loaded/threaded until the
operator becomes thoroughly familiar with the tape
loading operation.
Note – Remove tape roll before removing taping
head from machine to minimize weight.
Operation (continued)
Figure 3-3
Insert threading needle through rollers in direction
indicated by arrows.
5. Pull the threading needle down until the tape travels
between the apply plate and the ears of the apply
arm (Position 4) until it extends past the applying
roller. When properly threaded the adhesive side of
the tape should be facing the knurled rollers at posi-
tion 2 and also position 3.
6. Cut away any excess tape.
Important – Do not cut against the apply roller -
roller damage could occur.
Tape Loading – Lower Taping Head
1. Remove the lower taping head from the conveyor
bed or associated equipment and place it a
convenient working position.
2. The lower taping head is loaded and threaded in the
same manner as the upper head. Follow the upper
taping head tape loading/threading procedure.
Tape Loading – Upper Taping Head
1. Place the upper taping head in a convenient
working position.
2. Use Figures 3-3 to 3-5 and tape threading la-
bel. Position the tape supply roll so the adhesive
side of tape is facing the front of the taping head
as it is pulled from the supply roll.
3. Attach the threading needle to the end of the
roll. Guide the threading needle around the wrap
roller (Position 1) then back around the one-way
tension roller (Position 2).
4. Continue pulling the threading needle down and
guide it between the two rollers on the apply arm
(Position 3).
• To reduce the risk associated with shear, pinch, and entanglement hazards:
− Turn air and electrical supplies off on associated equipment before performing any adjustments,
maintenance, or servicing the machine or taping heads
− Never attempt to work on the taping heads or load tape when the box drive system is running
• To reduce the risk associated with sharp blade hazards:
− Keep hands and fi ngers away from tape cutoff blades under orange blade guards.
The blades are extremely sharp
WARNING
• To reduce the risk associated with
muscle strain:
− Use proper body mechanics when
removing or installing taping heads that
are moderately heavy or may be
considered awkward to lift
• To reduce the risk associated with
impact hazards:
− Place the taping head on a smooth
level surface when maintaining or
servicing this equipment
CAUTION
AccuGlide 3 - 2" - NA 2012 January
Figure 3-3 – Tape Loading/Threading
One-Way
Tension
Roller
1
2
3
4
Tension
Wrap
Roller
Knurled
Roller
Wrap
Roller
Applying
Roller