Changing The Tape Leg Length - 3M MATIC A80F Instructions And Parts List

11 - SET UP AND ADJUSTMENTS
11.1 Box Width Adjustment
Place the box on the infeed end of frame bed and
align top fl ap center seam with arrows on front of
upper frame. 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 Box Height Adjustment
Lower top head by turning the height adjustment
crank clockwise until it lightly presses the case
(Figure 11-2).
11.3 Adjustment of Top Flap Compression
Rollers (Optional)
Note: This step applies to machines with the
optional box compression rollers.
For machines with the optional box compression
rollers, move the top fl ap compression rollers until
they contact the sides of the box. Tighten knobs to
secure rollers in operating position (Figure 11-3).

11.4 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. Remove tape from upper taping head and raise
upper assembly to a convenient working height.
2. Loosen the upper taping head clamp thumb
screw (Figure 11-4).
Figure 11-4
3. Slide head forward and lift upward to remove
4. Raise upper assembly to provide working room
around lower taping head and remove tape from
taping head.
5. Lift the lower taping head straight up to remove
it from the case sealer bed (Figure 11-11).
6. Refer to Manual 2, "Adjustments—Changing
Tape Leg Length", for taping head setup.
7. Replace taping heads in the reverse order of
disassembly.
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Figure 11-1
Figure 11-2
Thumb
Screw
Figure 11-3
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