FROMM FS 401/1650 Series INDEX Page Machine make – up General Safety instructions and devices 6 – 8 Warnings Identification Sticker Technical Data 11 – 12 Explanation of pictograms Main Components Handeling & Transport 15 – 16 Installation 17 – 19...
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FROMM FS401/1650 Opgelet! Leest U in elk geval de gebruiksaanwijzing, vooraleer de machine wordt opgesteld, geïnstalleerd en in gebruik genomen wordt. Daardoor zorgt U voor Uw eigen veiligheid en vermijdt U schade aan Uw machine. Achtung! Lesen Sie unbedingt die Gebrauchsanweisung vor Aufstellung-Installation-Inbetriebnahme.
FROMM FS 401/1650 Series MACHINE MAKE - UP Serial number Delivery Date Options 16.8212 FS12 Ramp turntable 1650 mm length 1550 mm Height 71,5 mm 16.8226 FS26 Pit option, Frame to put the machine into the ground Ø 1650 mm N5.2638...
This manual is only intended for a semi-automatic pallet stretch wrapping machine, FS 401 turntable series with motorised pre-stretch up to 400% and automatic load height detection, as delivered by FROMM Stretch Wrapping Division. FS 401 Pallet height 2600 mm •...
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The following conditions have always to be satisfied, unless otherwise indicated in other instructions in this manual. • This wrapping machine has been delivered by FROMM Stretch Wrapping Division and may only be applied for wrapping of pallets which meet the requirements as mentioned in the description of the machine in chapter 6 (Technical data).
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FROMM FS401/1650 • The machines are designed and implemented conforming to the safety laws in force. Consequently, no intrinsic fire risks are envisaged when the machine is used normally • As such, the equipment provided against the possibility of fire outbreaks inside the company are sufficient for any problems caused by the material used for the process •...
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FROMM FS 401/1650 Series SAFETY DEVICES We urge on you again that all safety devices are installed for the safety of the operator etc. and should not be bridged and put out of operation. Refer to the drawing below for the applied references.
FROMM FS401/1650 WARNINGS • The mean weighed noise level of the machine is less than 80 dBa. It is possible that, depending on the applied film, during wrapping of the pallets incidentally a noise level with a maximum of 80 dBa will be measured.
Machine type Machine type Serial nr. Voltage / frequency Power / Fuse Made in EU Year Name of the manufacturer : FROMM Italiana Division. Type : Machine type FS401 Serial nr. : Production number of manufacturer. Voltage : Supply voltage Frequency...
FROMM FS401/1650 EXPLANATION OF PICTOGRAMS ATTENTION!! FOR EVERYTHING IS VALID, IF APPLIED! WARNINGS Figure 1: DANGER High voltage present. Figure 1 Figure 2: Danger Sign Figure 2 Figure 3: Risk of crushing one’s hands Figure 3 COMMAND PLATES Figure 4: It is prohibited to pass by within the lifting equipment’s ray of action...
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FROMM FS401/1650 HANDLING & TRANSPORT ATTENTION! All mentioned activities may only be executed under supervision of qualified personnel from the manufacturer or his representatives! Pay attention that proper hoisting and lifting tools are used for handling of the machine. The machine is supplied in a wooden crate insulated by plastic air bubble film.
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FROMM FS 401/1650 Series Lifting and handling of packing in a wooden crate by fork-lift truck Lifting and transport must be affected by a fork-lift truck suitable to bear the weight of the machine, its accessories and packing. Always check in advance that sufficient space is available for the operations.
FROMM FS401/1650 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION ATTENTION! All mentioned activities may only be executed under supervision of qualified personnel from the manufacturer or his representatives! Refer to layout in chapter 3 (Safety devices) for mentioned position numbers. General guideline Always check in advance that the minimum conditions for machine placing and operation are observed, in particular: ambient conditions (suitable floor), temperature, humidity, lighting and suitability of the designated area.
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FROMM FS 401/1650 Series INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION ATTENTION! All mentioned activities may only be executed under supervision of qualified personnel from the manufacturer or his representatives! FOR EVERYTHING IS VALID: IF APPLIED! Due to shipping requirements, the shaft is usually shipped horizontally and bears on a support that has been specifically set up for it.
FROMM FS401/1650 ATTENTION! After the fist installation Follow procedure below before starting the machine Control if the emergency button is free Turn on the machine Wait 5 seconds and than make the first rotation in manual mode If the turntable rotates, follow procedure below...
FROMM FS 401/1650 Series CONTROL PANEL Figure 1: Console FS 401 A = Emergency stop B = Reset button Function • Press «+» or «–» for changing the parameters • The function setting is stored immediately for all programs. You can insert different settings to different programs.
FROMM FS401/1650 INDICATIONS START-UP CYCLE ACTIVE - An acoustic signal device has been installed in the control cabinet, which will be activated first during some seconds as a warning every time before the PROGRAM executed. The operator will thus be able to leave the danger zone before the machine starts to operate.
FROMM FS 401/1650 Series BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Button Explanation Displayed message (where applicable) Automatic or manual mode selection. PROG.YY XXXXXXXX USED FILM 0000m By pressing the key, the machine will set in automatic or manual mode, the red led will indicate the selected...
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FROMM FS401/1650 BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Button Explanation Displayed message (where applicable) Digital setting for adjusting carriage descent speed CARRIAGE SPEED (adjustment 15 to 60 step 5) DOWN XX Digital setting for adjusting film tension during bottom FILM TENSION AT wraps (adjustment 1 to15 step 1)
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FROMM FS 401/1650 Series BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Button Explanation Displayed message (where applicable) Digital setting for adjusting turntable speed during TABLE SPEED carriage descent (adjustment 15 to 60 step 5) DECENT WR. XX Double wrapping digital setting (ascent / descent).
FROMM FS401/1650 BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Button Explanation Displayed message (where applicable) Not active in FS401. TOP PLATE NOT INSTALLED 1. Pre set pallet height. The photocell is disabled. PRE SET PALLET The height of the film carriage can be adjusted HEIGHT XXX from 0 to 300cm (steps 5 cm).
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FROMM FS 401/1650 Series INFORMATION BUTTON: Information button, displays various information parameters. Displays several information as below, to pass trough the displayed information, push + or – buttons. TOTAL PRODUCED XXXXX are the total number of produced pallets PALLETS XXXXX...
FROMM FS401/1650 STARTING AND STOPPING OF A WRAPPING CYCLE Automatic run mode with settable cycles Activate this run mode, after the machine has been turned on and the safety conditions have been complied with, by pressing the START pushbutton provided that the corresponding work cycle has been set via the pushbutton panel.
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FROMM FS 401/1650 Series WRAPPING PROGRAMS Main operating mode selection automatic mode (the led on, indicated the selected function) Auto/manual mode Double wrapping wrapping ascent / descent Single wrapping wrapping, ascent only Single wrapping at pre set height Wrapping, ascent at set height...
FROMM FS401/1650 WRAPPING PROGRAMS Single wrapping. After the pre-set number of bottom wraps has been completed, while the turntable is turning, the film carriage will go upwards. When the film carriage has arrived on top and the pre-set number of top wraps has been completed, the turntable will halt in phase.
FROMM FS 401/1650 Series ALARMS AND ERRORS Errors Possible cause Possible solution E1:INVERTER ERROR One of the inverter don’t work. Reset Q1,Q2,Q3. Check the converters. Q1,Q2, or Q3 switches are Turn off the machine. tripped. Wait 60 seconds and turn it on again.
FROMM FS401/1650 ALARMS AND ERRORS E7:NO PALLET The photocell on the film Clean the photocell DETECTED carriage doesn’t detect any The goods on the pallet is dark pallet on the turntable. The photocell is faulty E8:SWITCH This alarm signals that exerted Check the situation.
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FROMM FS 401/1650 Series INSERTING THE FILM Place the new film reel (direction of unwinding depends on the side on which the cling is found). Insert a film spool by moving the lever (1) down, left, upward and then right. Insert the film reel and return the lever to the position shown by the figure.
FROMM FS401/1650 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATORS SAFETY! First switch off the main switch and lock it before carrying out maintenance on the installation. Take care, that other persons cannot put the installation in action. Take care, that the protection covers, etc. are remounted when putting the installation in action again.
FROMM FS 401/1650 Series Check the brake disc located under the lower cone (1) of the file spool by first releasing the locking ring (2) and then lifting off the cone. If the thickness of the brake disc is less than 7 mm replace it.
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FROMM FS401/1650 Check the function of the rollers of the carriage unit as follows. a) Select manual program. b) Travel the carriage up 1 meter. c) Loosen the limit switch at the bottom of the pre-stretch unit which detects the yellow plate under the limit switch.
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