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SPW-Ser ries Stre etch Pall let Wrap pper Model: S SPW-98 1HP, SP PW-981 Distribute ed By: ersion 1.0 ast Updated: 10/10/19 ealer Sales | w www.sealersa ales.com | Tel : 818-718-881 18 | E-mail: c c ontact@seale e rsales.com...
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Sealer Sales Page 2 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY The development of a good safety program, that is rigidly enforced, is absolutely imperative when involved in the operation of industrial equipment. Our machinery is well designed and includes extremely important safety features.
Sealer Sales Page 3 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS ___________________________________________________________ Preface Warranty Notice Warranty Warranty Exceptions Warnings 9-11 General Safety Regulations Unpacking 13-14 Pallet Wrapper Section Description Specifications Technical Data Installation and basic set up 18-19 Plugging Machine In Installation of film roll Installation of Optional Loading Ramp Leveling turntable base...
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Sealer Sales Page 4 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Adjustments Mechanical Brake Stretch Film Roll Carriage Down Stroke Limit Troubleshooting Machine does not start 46-48 Machine in Emergency Stop Mode Turntable will not turn Film Carriage will not rise Film is not Stretching Maintenance General Maintenance Requirements Checking turntable chain tension...
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Sealer Sales Page 5 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual IMPORTANT WARRANTY NOTICES OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL The operating and maintenance manual has been carefully prepared to provide the user with all the information needed to properly install, operate, and maintain your Sealer Sales equipment.
Sealer Sales Page 6 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Sealer Sales WARRANTY Sealer Sales, Inc. warrants each product manufactured free from defects material workmanship for a period of 1 year from date of shipment by Sealer Sales. covered this warranty normal wear components such as, but not limited to;...
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Sealer Sales Page 7 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement or any other matter. Sealer Sales shall have no liability to any person for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages or delay resulting from any defect negligence, or tort and customer hereby waives for itself any and all claims for punitive damages and all claims of negligence...
Sealer Sales Page 8 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual WARRANTY EXCEPTIONS The following parts are an exception to the general warranty list on page 9. Each part listed below shall carry a 30-day warranty unless designated otherwise. SPW-981 Fuses...
Sealer Sales Page 9 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual WARNINGS Every effort has been taken to ensure your safety while operating this machine; however, there still remain certain risks. Do not allow this machine to be operated before informing all personnel of the following warnings.
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Sealer Sales Page 10 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual WARNING..To minimize the potential for personnel injury, always be sure that machine operators and others working on the machinery are properly trained in the correct usage of the equipment and properly instructed regarding the safety procedures for operation. WARNING..
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Sealer Sales Page 11 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual WARNING..It is important that the machine operator turn off the Main Power Switch when he/she has finished operating the unit.
Sealer Sales Page 12 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual General Safety Regulations Before using the machine or carrying out maintenance operations read the following instructions very carefully: Before Read the instructions about how to set up the machine Check all the safety guards on the machine and immediately replace any worn or broken parts with original spares.
Sealer Sales Page 13 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual UNPACKING THOROUGHLY INSPECT EQUIPMENT UPON ARRIVAL. If goods are received short or in a damaged condition, it is important that you notify the carrier’s driver before he leaves your company and insist on a notation of the loss or damage across the face of the freight bill.
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Sealer Sales Page 14 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Unpacking Picture shown with optional ramp Your model SPW-981 is enclosed in a wooden crate for protection. If you machine does not arrive in good condition, write on shipping paperwork that concealed damage may have occurred. You must write on bill of lading that concealed damage may have occurred.
Sealer Sales Page 15 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Description The model SPW-981 is a versatile, reliable and economical pallet stretch wrapping machine designed to accommodate a large variety of pallet sizes. Using modern technology the model SPW-981 will apply stretch film to a pallet load. This inexpensive system offers a high degree of protection for any pallet load.
Sealer Sales Page 16 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Specifications Roll Dimensions The machine is capable of using different types of stretch film with the following dimensions: A: Internal diameter of roll 3” (76.2mm) B: External diameter of roll 12” (300mm) C: Height of roll: 20”...
Sealer Sales Page 17 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Technical Data Machine Weight 1,000lbs (4.75kg) Shipping Weight-Approximate 1,400lbs (640kg) Crated Dimensions 129”L x 63” W x 29” H (3,277mm) x (1,600mm) x (737mm) Power Requirements 110volt/15amp Recommended Operating Temperatures Min 40 f / Max 104 f +5 / +40 c Turntable Rotation Speed 10RPM...
Sealer Sales Page 18 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Installation & Set Up Fork lift channels Use the two fork channels mounted on each side of base to remove Pallet Wrapper from crate and place on floor in desired position near electrical outlet. The mast is heavy- Take precaution when lifting mast.
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Sealer Sales Page 19 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Take care when raising mast so you do not pinch cables when lowering mast. Clear all cables before lowering mast. Once mast is raised, use the 10mm bolts provided and mount the mast to base.
Sealer Sales Page 20 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Plug Machine In Machine comes complete with power cord and 110volt plug. *Make sure to use a dedicated line- Do not run any other equipment on same power line. Before plugging in machine make sure main power switch is in off position.
Sealer Sales Page 21 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Installing Film Roll Tension spring assembly Remove film tension spring assembly by turning counter clock wise. Load film roll and tighten spring tension assembly. Whenever it is necessary to wrap the film more tightly around the pallet, thus saving material, the film roll unwinding can be varied by turning the hand wheel which by means of the clutch below it, brakes the film and stretches it more tightly.
Sealer Sales Page 22 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Install Loading Ramp Install custom bolt to base frame in threaded holes provided in frame. Ramp can be mounted from three sides. Bolt holes are provided on all three sides. Ramp requires on two bolts to secure ramp.
Sealer Sales Page 23 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Leveling Turntable Base Adjust the 4 leveling bolts on base frame so turntable base sits evenly on floor.
Sealer Sales Page 24 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Power indicator Main power light switch LED Control Screen Automatic Mode Up arrow key increase value Set Mode Down arrow key Start decrease value Stop Emergency Stop Front Control Panel...
Sealer Sales Page 26 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Set Machine Parameters When you turn on your machine the model number will temporarily be displayed. Mode-up and Indicates top down cycle wrap count Indicates Pallet height bottom wrap setting 84” count (4) The front control LED will now display what the current machine parameters are set at.
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Sealer Sales Page 27 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Set Machine Parameters Press and select mode will appear mode indicates pallet wrapper will start at bottom of cycle raise to selected height setting then return to bottom of cycle.
Sealer Sales Page 28 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Set Bottom Count Press and “set bottom count” will appear. The number on the display tells you how many times the turntable will cycle before it starts upward. To change wrap count simply press arrow key up to increase bottom wrap count or down arrow key to decrease wrap count.
Sealer Sales Page 29 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Set Top Count Press top wrap count will appear. To change top wrap count simply press arrow key up to increase or down to decrease top wrap count.
Sealer Sales Page 30 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Set Wrap Height Press and wrap height will appear use arrow keys up or down to increase or decrease wrap height. Display indicates 84 inch what height film carriage will rise to. *Note: If you are wrapping different height pallet loads you will need to adjust the height setting to fit the pallet load.
Sealer Sales Page 31 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Setting Program Memory Your model SPW-981 is equipped with a 10 program memory function which will allow you to pre-set up to 10 different program settings for different pallet requirements. Setting Unit of Measure=or inches From main display menu press Press key display will...
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Sealer Sales Page 32 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual From “set memory parameters” Allows you to set the Press up arrow key to set unit of measurements in cm or inches. Measure. Use the up or down keys to set unit of measure form cm to inches when finished press will take you back to the main menu.
Sealer Sales Page 33 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Entering Different Program Settings Press auto until light goes out-you Press key to advance to are now in manual mode. next screen. Press arrow key up to advance to Press arrow key up to advance to next screen.
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Sealer Sales Page 34 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Press key to access Choose operated mode up and Machine parameters. down cycle or up only/ down only. Press when complete. Use arrow key to set# of bottom Use arrow key to choose # of top wrap counts.
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Sealer Sales Page 35 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Select wrap height for this “Set memory” will appear this program. screen allows you to choose which program you would like the information stored in. You can choose from 1-10. report this process to program other parameters for different pallet wrapping requirements.
Sealer Sales Page 36 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Setting Special Function Calibration-For Height Setting 1. Special function calibration is factory set 2. This function should only be used if you are using 50hz power supply (or). 3. If the height setting on the control panel is set at a specific height say for example (48”) and the film carriage will only rise (40”) the machine is out of calibration and should be reset using the following instructions.
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Sealer Sales Page 37 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Press the start key. The film Display will show special function Carriage will rise to the top of the running until film carriage reaches Mast and stop. top of mast. Film carriage at top of mast.
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Sealer Sales Page 38 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Once film carriage reaches top display will start at home. Press down arrow key to return film carriage to bottom of mast. *This calibration feature set the time required for the film carriage to reach the top of the mast.
Sealer Sales Page 39 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Operated in Automatic Mode With machine in mode press start and machine will Auto automatically wrap at preset parameters. Operate in Manual Mode To run machine in manual mode press key until light goes out. Auto Press to run turntable in manual mode.
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Sealer Sales Page 40 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual To operate film carriage in manual mode make sure auto light is not on and press arrow keys up or down to raise or lower film carriage.
Sealer Sales Page 41 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Getting Started Turn power switch to “on” position. Place pallet load into turntable and try to center pallet load evenly on turntable base. Pull several feet of film off the roll enough to attach to turntable. Tighten tension knob to establish pre-stretch tension in film.
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Sealer Sales Page 42 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual With tension knob fully tightened threads will be exposed 1 to 1.5” a fully tightened knob will provide approximately 100 to 150% film pre- stretch. We recommend starting at 50% depending on the quality of stretch film used.
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Sealer Sales Page 43 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Press the auto mode button. Press the start button. The machine stops automatically at the end of the cycle. Cut the stretch film by hand and press excess film against pallet load to attach.
Sealer Sales Page 44 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Adjustments-Mechanical Brake Stretch When tension control spring is loose the pallet wrap will apply film loosely to the load. By turning the tension spring clockwise to tighten film roll the film will be stretched and applied tightly to the pallet load.
Sealer Sales Page 45 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Adjustment of Film Carriage Down Stroke Limit The down stock limit switch should be set as low as possible without hitting the machine frame. This will insure the stretch film will grab pallet load and wooden pallet together to secure load.
Sealer Sales Page 46 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Troubleshooting Machine will not start 1. Check to make sure the machine is plugged into 110volt power Source. Check for voltage present in line. Power switch Emergency stop switch Make sure main power switch is in “on” position. Make sure emergency stop switch is not depressed and activated.
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Sealer Sales Page 47 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Make sure you have put machine in mode. Light will be on. Auto Make sure to press button to activate machine. Start...
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Sealer Sales Page 48 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Remove the 3 screws holding front control panel closed. Test fuse F-1 and F-2 for continuity. Replace if required.
Sealer Sales Page 50 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Turntable will not turn Check electrical connections Check contactor and replace if necessary. Check connections to turntable drive motor. Test motor – Replace if necessary.
Sealer Sales Page 51 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Film Carriage will not rise Remove turntable top plate. Check micro switch- make sure switch is hitting activation plate mounted to sprocket. If switch is not hitting plate it will not count the resolutions.
Sealer Sales Page 52 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Film will not stretch Tighten spring tension control Clutch disk wear occurred – Replace if necessary.
Sealer Sales Page 53 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Maintenance 1. No special preventative maintenance operations are required, but it is a good habit to check regularly the condition of the main machine parts, carriage belt, turntable drive chain, etc. 2. Always replace worn out parts with original spare parts to prevent inefficiency and potential damage to machine.
Sealer Sales Page 54 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Maintenance Check drive chain tension-replace drive chain Chain guard cover Remove the 4 screws that hold the chain guard in place. Remove the 6 screws holding turntable top in place and Slide top plate off base. Turntable chain is now fully accessible.
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Sealer Sales Page 55 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Drive motor cover Loosen bolts and remove turntable drive motor cover. Loosen motor adjustment plate bolts.
Sealer Sales Page 58 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Replace Turntable Support Rollers Remove the 6 turntable screws holding the top in place. These are 14 sets of rollers – replace as needed. Place screw driver under roller and gently pry roller upward.
Sealer Sales Page 60 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual Replace Film Carriage Belt Remove 6 bolts holding roll shaft. This will allow access to lower belt attachment. Remove clip pins holding shaft in place then remove belt. Remove top belt cover.
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Sealer Sales Page 61 SPW-981 Pallet Wrapper Manual To unwind belt at top, place block under film carriage to lift up so it does not touch bottom switch. In manual mode activate film carriage down. This should unwind belt enough to access the screws holding the upper belt in place.
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