Troubleshooting

The Troubleshooting Guide lists some possible machine problems, causes and corrections. Also see Section II "Troubleshooting", pages 15 and 16 for taping head problems.

Note Adjustment of the machine or taping heads are described in "Adjustments", Section I and II of this manual.

Troubleshooting Guide

 

 

 

Problem

Cause

Correction

 

 

 

 

Drive belts do not convey boxes

Worn drive belts

Replace drive belts

 

Top taping head does not apply

Adjust the box height adjustment

 

enough pressure

with the crank

 

Taping head applying spring

Replace spring holder

 

holder missing

 

 

 

Taping head applying spring set

Reduce spring pressure

 

too high

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive belts do not turn

Worn or missing friction rings

Replace friction rings

 

Drive belt tension too low

Adjust belt tension

 

Electrical disconnect

Check power and electrical plug

 

Circuit breaker not at correct

Set to correct current value

 

setting

 

 

 

Motor not turning

Evaluate problem and correct

 

 

 

Drive belts break

Worn belt

Replace belt

 

 

 

Squeaking noise as boxes pass

Dry compression bearings

Lubricate compression bearings

through machine

Dry column bearings

Lubricate column bearings

 

 

 

 

Tape not centered on box seam

Centering guides not centered

Adjust centering guides

 

Box flaps not of equal length

Check box specifications

 

 

 

 

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3M 800af manual Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Correction