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Packaging Equipment INSTALLATION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL AZIMUTH 3000 SERIES ATHIMUTH х х х START STOP 01 02 03 Code Please, read this user's Revisione manual carefully and keep it for future reference. Edition...
Packaging Equipment CONTENTS 0 FOREWORD..........................4 0.1 How to read and use the instruction manual................4 0.1.1 Importance of the manual..................... 4 0.1.2 Safe keeping the manual...................... 4 0.1.3 Consulting the manual......................4 0.1.4 Copyright..........................4 0.1.5 Information on the images and contents................5 0.1.6 Update of the instruction manual..................
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Packaging Equipment 5 STARTING UP THE MACHINE......................32 5.1 Electrical panel..........................32 5.2 VERSION............................33 5.2.1 Control panel ..........................33 5.2.2 control panel functions......................... 34 5.2.3 Automatic operating cycles......................36 5.2.4 Semiautomatic operating cycle....................38 5.3 Loading a roll of film........................38 5.4 Starting the machine........................
Packaging Equipment 0. FOREWORD 0.1 HOW TO READ AND USE THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL 0.1.1 THE IMPORTANCE OF THE MANUAL The instruction manual is to be considered as an integral part of the product; keep it and look after it throughout the lifetime of the machine and hand it on to any other users or subsequent owners.
Packaging Equipment 0.1.5 INFORMATION ON THE IMAGES AND CONTENTS The illustrations in this manual have been included solely by way of example for better understanding of what is described. This document may be subject to change by Manufacturer. Without prior notice, but the information on safe use is still guaranteed. 0.1.6 UPDATE OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL The essential features of the type of machine described being understood, Manufacturer reserves the right to make any modifications to the devices, details and accessories as it sees...
Packaging Equipment 0.2 WHO THE MANUAL IS FOR MACHINE OPERATOR: Trained operator who after an appropriate training course on use of the machine will be able to carry out the most simple machine adjustments. MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN: Qualified technician able to operate the machine like the machine operator and work on the mechanical devices for adjustment, maintenance and repair.
Packaging Equipment 1. SAFETY AN ACCIDENT PREVENTION 1.1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Before starting work, the operator must be perfectly familiar with the position and functioning of all the controls and machine features. Daily check all the safety devices on the machine. •...
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Packaging Equipment DURING ALL MAINTENANCE, REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENT OPERATIONS, IT IS OBLIGATORY TO TURN THE MAIN SWITCH TO (0). IT IS ADVISABLE TO POST A WARNING SIGN ON THE CONTROL PANEL ON BOARD THE MACHINE OR ON THE MAIN POWER SWITCH (WHATEVER APPLICABLE );...
Packaging Equipment 1.2 SAFETY SIGNS The safety signs (Fig. 1.1) described in this manual,are located on the machine structure at suitable points and warn of the likelihood of danger due to residual risks. The adhesive stickers, distinguished by yellow and black bands, warn of areas of risk for operators and so maximum care must be taken where these signs are located.
Packaging Equipment 1.2.1 WARNINGS OF RESIDUAL RISKS The machine has been designed and constructed in such a way as to allow the operator to use it safely, eliminating or cutting down to the minimum the possible residual risks by the adoption of safety devices.
Packaging Equipment 1.3 SAFETY DEVICES THE MACHINE HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO ALLOW SAFE USE IN ALL THE CONDITIONS INTENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, ISOLATING THE MOVING PARTS AND LIVE COMPONENTS BY THE USE OF SAFETY GUARDS AND SAFETY DEVICES TO STOP THE MACHINE. THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PERSONS, ANIMALS OR OBJECTS CAUSED BY TAMPERING WITH THE SAFETY DEVICES.
Packaging Equipment TURNTABLE VERSION WITH TRANSPALLET ACCESS A photocell (G) (Fig. 1.4) is located at the entrance to the transpallet access. If this is obscured it prevents the machine from starting or stops it immediately if it is working. CHECK THE SAFETY PHOTOCELL BEFORE STARTING WORK. 1.4 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE For any orders, assistance or information, the user should contact the Manufacturer quoting the following details:...
- Machine model - Serial number - Year of manufacture - Nominal voltage (Un) - Operating frequency (Hz) - No. of phases - Power consuption (kW) - Short circuit rating (A). MUTH www.azimuth-wrappers.com Model Модель Serial Number Year 2015 Серийный 10001 Год...
Packaging Equipment 2.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The wrapping machine is a semiautomatic designed to wrap and stabilize palletizable products by means of a stretch film. In its standard version, the machine comprises the following components (see Fig. 2.2): 1 Turntable: table on which the palletised product to be wrapped is placed. 2 Column along which a wrapping tool (wrapping carriage) moves vertically up and down;...
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Packaging Equipment Optional units The following optional units can be supplied oк request: 5 Access ramp: to turntable (not for recessed version). This allows a forklift truck (manual or electric transpallet) to place pallets directly onto the turntable. The machine may be supplied on request in the following versions: •...
Packaging Equipment 2.3 INTENDED USE - PROPER USE - PURPOSE The wrapping machine, designed to be anchored to the ground, has been designed and constructed for wrapping various types of products stacked on pallets with stretch film, in order to stabilise the package and to protect it from damp and dust during transport and storage. Using a lifting apparatus, the pallet with the products to be wrapped is placed on the turntable;...
Packaging Equipment 2.4 UNINTENDED AND UNAUTHORISED USE - FORESEEABLE AND UNFORESEEABLE IMPROPER USE Use of the pallet wrapping machine for unauthorised purposes, its improper use and lack of maintenance can lead to the risk of serious danger to health and safety of operators and exposed persons, as well as affecting the working efficiency and safety of the machine.
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Packaging Equipment DIMENSIONS: STANDARD VERSION 91 in (2300 mm) 157 in (3980 mm) 106 in (2680 mm) OPTION 15 in 51 in (1300 mm) 91 in (2300 mm) TRANSPALLET VERSION 91 in (2300 mm) 47 in (1200 mm) Fig. 2.6...
Packaging Equipment 2.6 WORK AND CONTROL STATIONS STATION A - Control area - Fig. 2.7 The operator must be at this station when the machine is carrying out a wrapping cycle. It is the station from where the operator starts and stops the machine and changes the machine working modes.
Packaging Equipment 2.7 ROLL-HOLDER CARRIAGE With this carriage, the tension with which the film is applied to the pallet can be adjusted. The carriage MB is composed of a rubber-coated roller (1) (fig. 2.8) and a roller (2) with mechanical brake. Operating the knob (3) the braking action is adjusted and, consequently, the film tension.
Packaging Equipment 3 TRANSPORT-HANDLING-STORAGE 3.1 PACKING AND UNPACKING The machine may be shipped in different ways depending on the transport requirements: - Unpacked machine protected by transparent plastic wrapping. - Machine on a wooden pallet and protected by transparent plastic wrapping. - Machine packed in a wooden crate of suitable dimensions.
Packaging Equipment 3.2 TRANSPORTING AND HANDLING THE PACKED MACHINE EXCLUSIVELY USE A FORKLIFT TRUCK OF ADEQUATE CAPACITY TO LIFT AND TRANSPORT THE PACKED MACHINE. USING ANY OTHER SYSTEM WILL NULLIFY THE WARRANTY FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE MACHINE. THE WEIGHT OF THE PACKAGING IS GENERALLY INDICATED ON THE OUTSIDE.
Packaging Equipment 3.3 TRANSPORTING AND HANDLING THE UNPACKED MACHINE Remove the cardboard wrapping from the machine as shown in Fig. 3.1. Lift the machine A (Fig. 3.2) and move it to the installation area. EXCLUSIVELY USE A FORKLIFT TRUCK OF ADEQUATE CAPACITY TO LIFT AND TRANSPORT THE MACHINE.
Packaging Equipment 3.4 STORAGE OF PACKED AND UNPACKED MACHINE In the event of long periods of inactivity, the customer must check the place where the machine is positioned and depending on the type of packaging (crate, container, etc.), ensure that the storage conditions are suitable. If the machine is not used and stored in a place according to the technical specifications, the sliding parts must be greased.
Packaging Equipment 4.2 USE AND MAINTENANCE CLEARANCES The largest free space must be provided on the side of the turntable used for loading and unloading, there must also be sufficient space for movement of forklift trucks or other equipment necessary for maintenance work and for loading the rolls of film. The remaining sides of the machine must be placed as far as possible up against side walls or fixed barriers, to prevent easy access (see the example in Fig.
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Packaging Equipment Repositioning the base column (Fig. 4.2) a) Identify the supplied screws for fixing the base column; The lifting of the column should be carried out using a suitable lifting device (1), fixed to the eyebolt on the column. b) lift the base column (2);...
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Packaging Equipment Fixing to the floor (Fig. 4.6) a) Remove the four plastic caps (5); b) make holes in the floor at point (1-2-3-4), drilling through the holes in the machine base; c) insert steel anchors and tighten; d) put back the plastic caps (5). Fig.
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Packaging Equipment Anchoring to the floor (Fig. 4.7) a) Dismantle the four safety covers.(7-8-9-10); b) Make the holes in the floor at the points (1-2-3-4-5-6) drilling through the holes in the machine base; c) Insert the steel anchors and tighten; d) Assemble the four safety covers.(7-8-9-10).
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Packaging Equipment Mounting the ramps (optional) The ramp can be mounted on three sides. To mount the ramp, proceed as follows (Fig. 4.8): a) tighten the screw (1) in the base and push down on the ramp to fit the slot; b) adjust screw (3) to make the ramp flush with the base;...
Packaging Equipment 4.3.2 MACHINE RECESSED INTO THE FLOOR Before assembling the machine, make a recessed area in the floor as shown in Fig. 4.9 illustrating the reference template. Make a hole at least 8 cm deep (see A). Secure the template flush with the floor (B) and level the bottom of the hole at 8 cm from the surface of the floor.
Packaging Equipment 4.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION The machine is supplied with a cable (1) (fig. 4.10) without a plug and already connected to the terminal board on the electric panel. THE ELECTRICIAN MUST CORRECTLY FIT AN APPROPRIATE PLUG ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT REGULATIONS IN THE COUNTRY OF USE. THE ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM CONNECTED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SET UP IN CONFORMITY WITH THE SAFETY STANDARDS CURRENTLY IN FORCE, EQUIPPED WITH A DIFFERENTIAL SWITCH AND AN EARTH CIRCUIT.
Packaging Equipment 5 STARTING UP THE MACHINE 5.1 ELECTRICAL PANEL 1. Main switch (fig. 5.1) Switches the machine on and off, cutting off the mains power supply. 2. Reset button Provides power to the auxiliary circuits, has to be pressed after switching on or after the emergency button has been pressed.
Packaging Equipment 5.2 VERSION 5.2.1 CONTROL PANEL AZIMUTH х х х START STOP 01 02 03 A Programmed cycle START button C 2-digit display indicating the selected program C 2-digit display indicating the functions (parameters) of the selected program (see section 5.3.2) D 3-digit display indicating the value of the displayed function Control panel ON - Cycle or alarm reset (if present) - (Program memorisation*).
Packaging Equipment 5.2.2 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS F00 This parameter is used to prevent cycle parameters from being overwritten. 0 - disabled, 1 - enabled Set cycle: up and down up or down, manual cycle (see sections 5.2.3. and 5.2.4) F02 Table rotation speed: selectable from 0 to 100 F03 Carriage up speed: selectable from 0 to 100 F04 Carriage down speed: selectable from 0 to 100 F05 Number of bottom wraps...
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Packaging Equipment Automatic saving of last programme used. When the machine is turned on again, the parameters from the last programme selected and started will be loaded Keyboard block: prevents modification of parameters by blocking thr key V+ and V-; hold down RESET and at the same time press F+ and F-.
Automatic cycle which wraps the pallet starting from the bottom to reach the top or starting from the top to reach the bottom. During winding, buttons (F) (carriage going up) or (G) (carriage going down) can be pressed to stop the carriage, add extra wraps wherever required, and start it again. AZIMUTH х х х...
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Packaging Equipment F22=01- COMPLETE UP/DOWN CYCLE WITH PAUSE The cycle "up/down with pause" is required for maximum height of the product to be wrapped at 1500mm. Beyond this height, you must use appropriate personal protective equipment based on the risk of falling and work height exceeding 1500mm. Automatic Up and Down cycle or Up only with a pause when the top of the product being wrapped is reached;...
Packaging Equipment 5.2.4 SEMIAUTOMATIC OPERATING CYCLE F01=03 SEMIAUTOMATIC OPERATING CYCLE After setting the semiautomatic cycle . Press START(A) Press buttons (F) and (G) to wrap the pallet. To stop the machine, press the previously pressed button once again. 5.3 LOADING A ROLL OF FILM This is a general procedure (see fig.
Packaging Equipment 5.5 STOPPING THE MACHINE AFTER USE After using the machine, even for short periods of inactivity, it must be put into the safe mode Fig. 5.6: a) lower the turntable down to the ground (1); b) switch off the machine by turning the main power switch (2) to 'O'-OFF position. 5.6 EMERGENCY STOP The machine is equipped with an emergency pushbutton (8) (Fig.
Pressing the button (G), and keeping it pressed, press the button (E), the carriage falls to the low position and then stops. DO NOT LEAVE THE PALLET WITH LOAD ON THE TURNTABLE AFTER WORK. CONTINUOUS STATIC LOAD ON THE TABLE CAN CAUSE DESTRUCTION OF ROLLER BEARING. AZIMUTH х х х...
Packaging Equipment 6 MAINTENANCE 6.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 6.1.1 MACHINE DISCONNECTION Before performing any maintenance or repair operations, disconnect the machine from all the power sources. Turn the main power switch to 'O'-OFF. 6.1.2 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS When performing maintenance or repair operations, observe the following: - Before starting work, post a sign "MACHINE UNDER MAINTENANCE"...
Packaging Equipment 6.2.1 ACTIVE SAFETY DEVICES MAINTENANCE CHECK THE EFFICIENCY OF THE SAFETY DEVICES BEFORE STARTING WORK. DAILY OPERATIONS: Clean out the crush-protection safety devices with a jet of dry air. Check that the carriage bottom plate (A) are working properly. Make sure also that there are no foreign bodies in the crevices (C).
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Packaging Equipment Turntable with transpallet compartment (Fig. 6.3) a) Unscrew the screws (1); b) remove the guard (2); c) grease the chain (3) and check the tension. To adjust the chain tension (3) proceed as follows: d) Loosen the lock nut (4); e) loosen the preload screw (5) of the springs (6) until they are fully released;...
Packaging Equipment 6.2.2 DAILY MAINTENANCE Cleaning. Carefully eliminate all traces of dirt on all the machine surfaces. Use a clean damp cloth. Clean the photocells with a clean soft cloth. 6.2.3 QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE Check the tension of the chain driving the turntable as follows: Standard turntable (Fig.
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Packaging Equipment Adjusting the friction wheels (Fig. 6.4) To check and adjust the preload of the friction (driving) wheels (2), proceed as follows: a) remove the guard (2) (Fig. 6.3); b) loosen the lock nut (1); c) loosen the preload screw (3) of the springs (4) until they are fully released; e) make sure that the friction wheel (2) is in contact with the disk (5) and tighten the screw (3) until it compresses the springs (4) for 3 ÷...
Packaging Equipment 6.2.4 SIX-MONTHLY MAINTENANCE Check the chains and transmission organs for wear and replace if necessary. Tensioning the chain (Fig. 6.5) Check the tension of the chain of carriage movement after the first month of use the machine and then every six months. a) Remove the screws securing the motor cover (1), and remove the motor cover from place.
Packaging Equipment 7 OUT OF SERVICE 7.1 DISMANTLING, SCRAPPING AND DISPOSAL IF THE MACHINE OR ITS COMPONENTS ARE FOUND TO BE NO LONGER SERVICEABLE OR REPAIRABLE BECAUSE THEY ARE BROKEN, WORN OR HAVE COME TO THE END OF THEIR WORKING LIFE, THEY MUST BE DEMOLISHED.
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