Box Width Adjustment; Changing The Tape Leg Length; Run Boxes To Check Adjustment - 3M -Matic a80b Instructions And Parts List

Adjustable case sealer with accuglide 2+ taping heads
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11 - SET UP AND ADJUSTMENTS

11.1 Box Width Adjustment

Place the box on the infeed end of frame bed and
visually align. Then, using the hand crank on the
side of the machine, move the side belts inward until
they come in contact with the side of the box to be
sealed (Figure 11-1).

11.2 Changing the Tape Leg Length

Taping heads are preset to apply 70mm [2.75 inches]
long tape legs. To change tape leg length to 50mm
[2.0 inches], refer to Instructions below and also to
Manual 2, "Removing Taping Heads Procedure -
Changing the Tape Leg Length".
1. Lift the lower taping head straight up to remove
it from the case sealer bed (Figure 11-2).
2. Refer to Manual 2, "Adjustments—Changing
Tape Leg Length", for taping head setup.
3. Replace taping heads in the reverse order of
disassembly.
11.3 Run Boxes to Inspect Adjustment
(Figure 11-3)
Important: Before starting the machine, verify that
no tools or other objects are on the conveyor bed.
Turn electrical switch to On to start drive belts.
Move box forward until it is taken away by the side
drive belts. Always push at the end of the box.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with
pinches hazards:
− Keep hands clear of the upper head support
assembly as boxes are transported through
the machine.
− Keep hands, hair, loose clothing, and jewelry
away from box compression rollers.
− Always feed boxes into the machine by
pushing only from the end of the box.
− Keep hands, hair, loose clothing, and jewelry
away from moving belts and taping heads.
Important – If drive belts are allowed to slip on
box, excessive belt wear will occur.
Refer to Figure 11-4 and adjust belt tension as follows
(for belt replacement and tension specifi cations - refer to
Section 13 / Maintenance and Repairs):
1. Using a 17mm open-end wrench, loosen, but do not
remove, the M10 lock nut.
2. Reset the tension on the drive belts as needed. Adjust
the M8 tension screws in (clockwise) to increase
tension or out (counterclockwise) to decrease tension.
Tighten lock nut to secure
a80b-NA
tension setting.
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Figure 11-1
Figure 11-2
Figure 11-3
Belt Tension
Adjustment
Figure 11-4
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