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SR4-S Type NASTRATRICE AUTOMATICA AUTOMATIC CASE SEALING MACHINE MACHINE ENRUBANNEUSE AUTOMATIQUE AUTOMATISCHE KARTONVERSCHLIESSMASCHINE PRECINTADORA AUTOMATICA MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI E PARTI DI RICAMBIO INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL AND SPARE PARTS LIST MANUAL D’INSTRUCTIONS ET PIECES DETACHEES BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG UND ERSTAZTEILLISTE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Y RECAMBIOS Publication code: SMB00051K.2...
Set-up and adjustments PTFE = Polytetrafluorethylene Tape replacement 11.1-11.2 = Polyvinylchloride Operation Ref. = reference mark Cleaning 12.5 SIAT SPA = Società Internazionale Applicazioni Trouble shooting 12.8 Tecniche (Società per Azioni) Maintenance Tav. = Illustration Lubrication 13.5 Blade replacement 13.9 Belt replacement 13.10-13.11...
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INTRODUCTION MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS The automatic case sealing machine Mod. SR4-S has been designed and manufactured compling with the legal requirements in force at the date of its manufacture. THE REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ARE: Machines guidelines 2006/42/CE Standards applied UNI EN 415-7 EN 415-9:2009 Guidelines EMC 2004/108/CE Standards applied...
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Ampere Model Serial Number Hertz Type Volt Phase FOR AFTER-SALE SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS PLEASE APPLY TO: AGENT/DISTRIBUTOR OR LOCAL AFTER SALE SERVICE: Via Puecher, 22 22078 TURATE (CO) - ITALY Tel. 02-964951 Fax. 02-9682239 E-mail siat@siat.com February 2007 ENGLISH...
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Buyer shall indemnify and hold Seller harmless against any claim by third parties resulting from failure to comply with the aforesaid laws and standards. SIAT S.p.A. Via Puecher, 22 - 22078 TURATE (CO) ITALY - Tel. 02964951 - Fax 029689727 - http://www.siat.com - Email: siat@siat.com...
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3-SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Read all the instructions carefully before starting the work with the machine; please pay particular attention to sections marked by the symbol The machine is provided with a LOCKABLE EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON placed on the upper head of the machine; when this button is pressed, it stops the ma- chine at any point in the working cycle without cutting the pneumatic circuit.
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3-SAFETY SKILL 2 MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN This operator is trained to use the machine as the MACHINE OPERATOR and in addition is able to work with the safety protection disconnected, to check and adjust mechanical parts, to carry out maintenance operations and repair the machine.
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3-SAFETY NUMBER OF THE OPERATORS The operations described hereinafter have been analized by the manufacturer; the number of operators shown for each operation is suitable to perform it in the best way. A smaller or larger number of operators could be unsafe. OPERATORS’...
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3-SAFETY RESIDUAL HAZARDS The case sealer SR4-S has been designed following the CE 392 direc- tives, and incorporates various safety protections which should never be removed or disabled. Notwithstanding the safety precautions conceived by the designers of the machine, it is essential that the operator and service personnel be warned that the following uneliminable residual hazards exis WARNING! Tape cutting blades.
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- Do not modify the machine or any part of it. The manufacturer will not be responsible for any modifications. - We advise to apply directly to Siat for modifications. - Follow carefully the installation instructions of this manual. The manufacturer will notbe responsible for dama ges caused by improper installation.
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3-SAFETY 3.11 TABLE OF WARNINGS, LABELS, PLATES AND DRAWINGS TO BE FOUND ON THE MACHINE COLOURS SYMBOLS DANGER AND PARTS IN MOVEMENT YELLOW COLOUR COMPULSORY ACTIONS/PROHIBITION RED COLOUR CONTROLS AND INFORMATION LIGHT BLUE COLOUR Warns the operator that the adjustable upper head cylinder stop must not be released if compressed air is OFF.
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3-SAFETY CAUTION: DISCONNECT PLUG BEFORE SERVICING ATTENTION: DETACHER LA FICHE AVANT L’ENTRETIEN ATENCIÓN: DESCONECTE EL ENCHUFE DE ALIMENTACIÓN ANTES LA MANUTEN- Before starting any maintenance operations the electrical CIÓN ACHTUNG: VOR DER WARTUNG, DEN- power must be disconnected. STECKER ABSCHALTEN ATTENZIONE: STACCARE LA SPINA PRIMA DELLA MANUTENZIONE Label code: 3.0.01050.96A...
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3-SAFETY Tape threading path for bottom taping unit and position of the sharp knife. 3.0.01024.96A LAbel code: Show the running direction of the belts. 3.0.01040.96A Label code: Show that airs is in the circuit (red indicator is up). 3.0.01035.96A Label code: Warns the operator not to touch the lever that actuates the closing/opening of the box side guides.
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3-SAFETY Warns the operator to keep hands away from the pneumatic cylinder housed inside the columns. 3.0.01041.96A LAbel code: Shows the danger of the upper drive belts when run ning. 3.0.01030.96A Label code: Show the danger of the bottom drive belts when running. 3.0.01031.96A Label code: Show the start/stop control and that inside thwe circuit brea...
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Boxes with a lower ratio should be test run to ensure perfect performance, which depends upon various factors such as box weight and rigidity. Some special modifications are available from the manufacturer in order to seal box formats smaller or larger than the standard sizes described herein. If interested, please contact your Siat Service Dealer February 2007 ENGLISH...
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4-PRELIMINARY INFORMATION ON THE MACHINE DIMENSIONS MACHINE OVERALL DIMENSIONS = length 1240 mm w = width 740 mm = height 1275÷2025 mm ol = overall length including centering bars: 1390 mm cbh= conveyor bed height: section 4.7 CONVEYOR BED HEIGHT The case sealer SR4-S allows for a wide range of conveyor bed height.
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4-PRELIMINARY INFORMATION ON THE MACHINE WITH STANDARD LEGS OVERALL DIMENSIONS CONVEYOR BED HEIGHT 1275 2025 1390 1390 WITH AS77 CASTERS (OPTIONAL) OVERALL DIMENSIONS CONVEYOR BED HEIGHT 1375 2125 1390 1390 WITH AS80 LEGS (OPTIONAL) OVERALL DIMENSIONS CONVEYOR BED HEIGHT 1435 2335 1390 1390...
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4-PRELIMINARY INFORMATION ON THE MACHINE MAIN COMPONENTS The machine is composed of: N. 1 frame N. 4 adjustable legs N. 2 columns N. 2 taping units N. 1 top head support N. 1 top drive belts assembly N. 1 bottom drive belts assembly N.
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5-SHIPPING-HANDLING-PACKAGE SHIPMENT AND HANDLING OF THE PACKED MACHINE The machine is fixed on the pallet with four bolts and can be uplifted by using a forktruck. The packaging is suitable to travel by land and by air. Optional sea- freight packaging available. PACKAGING OVERALL DIMENSIONS l = length 1300 mm w = width...
6-UNPACKING The envelope attached to the external side of the packing case con- tains the instructions concerning the unpacking of the machine. Machine layout inside the packing. Cut the polypropylene straps. Use a cutter to remove the part of the case stapled to the pallet around the entire perimeter of the case.
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6-UNPACKING Use a forktruck to carry the machine to its working location. (Weight of machine + pallet = Kg. 173) Unscrew the nuts and remove the brackets which fix the machine to the pallet. Uplift the machine by using belts or ropes. Pay attention to place the belts in the points shown in Picture and remove the wooden pallet (Machine weight 155,5 kg).
7-INSTALLATION SAFETY MEASURES (Read section 3 carefully). ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS REQUIRED -Min. temperature = 5 °C; Max. temperature = 40 °C -Min. humidity 30%; Max. humidity 80% -Dust-free environment SPACE REQUIRED FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Min. distance from the wall: A = 1000 mm. B = 700 mm.
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7-INSTALLATION POSITIONING OF COLUMNS GUARDS Install the columns guards as shown on Picture. POSITIONING OF THE TAPE HOLDER Take away the screws that hold the core holder bracket to the ma- chine. Position the bracket as shown on Picture and lock the screws previously removed.
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7-INSTALLATION PNEUMATIC CONNECTION Connect a 8 mm diameter hose to the plug and fix it by the supplied clamp. Activate the pneumatic circuit by turning counterclock-wise knob 1 and raise the upper head by turning clockwise selector 2. Remove the po- lystyrene blocks.
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7-INSTALLATION 7.12 MACHINE CONNECTION TO THE MAINS AND CHECK-OUT Power supply = 0,240 kW Maximum breaking power of the main switch = 6 kA (230/400 V) For technical features of the main switch: see section 15-ENCLOSURES. -Push the LOCKABLE EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON -The magnetothermic main switch is normally turned OFF.
8-THEORY OF OPERATION DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKING CYCLE Fold manually the four lower flaps of the box. Position the box, keeping the lower flaps folded, on the centering unit. Keeping the box with the hands, make it advance until it presses the lever.
9-CONTROLS IN BRIEF START/STOP BUTTON (2) It starts/stops the box drive belts. EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON (1) It stops the machine cycle. SIDE GUIDE PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT KNOB It adjusts the pressure of side guides against the box. FEEDING VALVE FOR THE PNEUMATIC CIRCUIT (1) Activates/desactivates the pneumatic installation.
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9-CONTROLS IN BRIEF UP/DOWN SELECTOR Raises or lowers the upper head assembly. UPPER HEAD HEIGHT BLOCK Is used to lock the upper head assembly according to the minimum box height. UPPER HEAD PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT KNOB Increases / decreases the weight of the upper head assembly on the box.
10-SAFETY DEVICES OF THE MACHINE 10.1 BLADE GUARDS Both the top and bottom taping units have a blade guard. 10.2 EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON The lockable emergency stop button is placed in handy position. 10.3 METAL SAFETY GUARD Safety guard of the top driving belts. 10.4 ELECTRIC SYSTEM The electric system is protected by a ground wire whose continuity has been factory- tested during the electrical test.
11-SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS 11.0 SAFETY All the set-up operations and adjustments must be carried out when the machine is stopped and the EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON is loc- ked. 11.1 TAPE LOADING ON THE TOP UNIT Turn the knob 1 to activate the pneumatic circuit and raise the upper head assembly by turning clockwise the selector 2.
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11-SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS Follow the path through the unit as shown on Picture and make sure that the adhesive side is placed on the correct side. Pull and cut off the tape in excess. 11.2 TAPE LOADING ON THE BOTTOM UNIT Turn the knob 1 to activate the pneumatic circuit and raise the upper head assembly by turning clockwise the selector 2.
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11-SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS Remove the bottom taping unit from its housing and put it on a working bench. Put a tape roll on the drum. WARNING! Very sharp blade. It may cause serious injuries. Attach the tape leg to the threading tool (supplied with the tools kit). Insert the plastic threading leader through the taping unit.
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11-SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS 11.3 TAPE DRUM ALIGNMENT Check the centering of the tape on the rollers of the taping unit. If needed, unlock bolt 1 and adjust screw 2. 11.4 TAPE DRUM FRICTION BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Check the tape tension: - with PVC tape the drum must be free - with OPP tape the drum must be slightly frictioned 11.5 ADJUSTMENT OF TAPING UNITS ACCORDING TO THE TYPE OF BOXES...
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11-SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS 11.8 UPPER HEAD PRESSURE Press OFF on the main switch. Turm the valve selector onto position 1 using a flat screwdriver. Adjust the pressure of the upper taping unit on the box. Decrease or increase the air pressure according to the box weight. ENGLISH September 2013...
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11-SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS 11.9 ADJUSTMENT OF THE UPPER HEAD DESCENT SPEED In normal working conditions the upper had comes down up to the mi- nimum height of 110 mm at the end of each sealing cycle. It is possible to set a limit for the descent when: a) boxes of different size have to be sealed and the minimum height is known.
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11-SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS SPECIAL ADJUSTMENTS 11.10 CHANGE OF THE TAPE LEG LENGTH The tape leg length can vary from 70 to 50 to 30 mm. To adjust the tape leg length refer to the manual of the K12 taping unit, supplied with the machine. 11.11 OUTER COLUMNS IN HIGH POSITION To seal boxes higher than 50 mm it is necessary to raise the outer columns as follows:...
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11-SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS Keep the outer column with one hand and remove the four screws A with the other hand; push the column up until it reaches the holes B. Reassemble and tighten the four screws. Put the pneumatic installation back into work. 11.12 AS77 CASTERS (OPTIONAL) (code nr.
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12-OPERATION 12.1 OPERATOR’S CORRECT WORKING POSITION 12.2 STARTING THE MACHINE Push the main switch ON. 12.3 STARTING PRODUCION After having adjusted the machine according to the box dimensions (height-width), let the machine idle for a while and check its safety devices (see section 12.8). Then start the working cycle. 12.4 TAPE REPLACEMENT Be careful with the blades ! Skill 1 operator...
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12-OPERATION 12.6 TABLE OF ADJUSTMENTS OPERATIONS OPERATOR'S SKILL SECTIONS Tape loading 11.1 - 11.2 Tape alignment 11.3 Checkout of the safety devices 12.7 Adjustment of tape drum friction brake 11.4 Adjustment of the upper head descent speed 11.9 Adjustment of tape applying spring 11.5 Conveyor bed height adjustment Air pressure...
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13-MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 13.0 SAFETY MEASURES (see section 3) Carrying out maintenance and repairs may imply the necessity to work in dangerous situations. This machine has been designed making reference to the standards EN292 NOV. 92/6.1.2 and EN292/2 NOV. 92/5.3. 13.1 SPARE PARTS SUPPLIED WITH THE MACHINE 1 N.1 blade (spare blade for taping unit, cod.
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13-MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 13.6 SUGGESTED PRODUCTS FOR LUBRICATION GREASE TYPE: METAL/METAL: B.C.190 HEAVY DUTY (otherwise grease for chains and bearings) METAL/PLASTIC: PLATE MASTER M+L (molybdenum grease and PTFE for plastic and metallic materials) OIL TYPE: regular lubricating oil or general purpose spray lubricant. 13.7 LUBRICATION OF THE TAPING UNIT Lubricate monthly with oil the points shown on Picture.
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13-MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 13.10 BOTTOM DRIVE BELTS REPLACEMENT Skill 2 operator - Remove screws. - Take the protection cover away. -Take the two caps away. Loosen the locking nut. Loosen the tensioning screw. - Cut the worn belt. - Position the new belt. - Insert between the lace a nylon hinge.
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13-MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 13.11 TOP DRIVE BELTS REPLACEMENT Skill 2 operator Remove the ten screws that hold the car- ter and take it out. Remove the four screws that hold the EMERGENCY STOP support and put it near the taping unit. Loosen the locking nut.
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13-MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 13.12 ADJUSTMENT OF THE BELTS TENSION Check the tension of the belt by pulling it outwards in the middle. A force of 3,5 kg should produce a gap of 25 mm (1 inch) betwen the belt and the frame 25 mm IMPORTANT! Each time condensation accumulates in the filter, remove it by slightly pres-...
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13-MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS LIST OF THE MAINTENANCE IOPERATIONS CARRIED OUT ON THE MACHINE Date Decsription of operation February 2007 ENGLISH...
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14-ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS 14.1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCRAPPING AND DISPOSAL OF THE MACHINE The machine is made of the following materials: - steel frame - nylon conveyor rollers - PVC drive belts - nylon pulleys In order to dispose of the above materials please comply with the law in force in your country. 14.2 INSTRUCTIONS ON EMERGENCY SITUATIONS ISTRUZIONI PER SITUAZIONI DI EMERGENZA In case of danger/fire:...
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15-ENCLOSURES 15.1 STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY to the Directives on Machinery EEC 98/37, 91/368, 93/44 and 93/68. 15.2 SAFETY LABELS The safety labels are important for the correct use of the machine. In case any label is damaged or removed, it is responsibily of the user to replace it immediately. To order replacement labels, please refer to the article codes shown on Figure 5709 in the spare parts catalogue.
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16-DRAWINGS AND SCHEMATICS February 2007 ENGLISH...
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16-DRAWINGS AND SCHEMATICS Gennaio 2007 ITALIANO...
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CATALOGO PEZZI DI RICAMBIO COME ORDINARE Per ordinare i pezzi di ricambio si prega di indicare nell’ordine: MODELLO ESATTO DELLA MACCHINA/NUMERO DI MATRICOLA DELLA MACCHINA/NUMERO DELLA FIGURA DEL CATALOGO RICAMBI IN CUI COMPARE IL PEZZO RICHIESTO/NUMERO DI POSIZIONE DEL PEZZO RICHIESTO NELLA FIGURA/NUMERO DI CODICE DEL PEZZO/DESCRIZIONE DEL PEZZO/QUANTITÁ...
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