Main Power; Bag Threading; Cycle Operation Of The T-1000-S14 - Advanced Poly-Packaging Advanced Poly-Bagger T-1000-S18H Operation Manual

2.8 Main Power

The main power switch is located on the side cover of the machine. See Figure 2-3. To turn the T-1000-S14 on,
turn the switch counterclockwise from its vertical OFF position to its horizontal ON position. The green Power
light on the touch screen will illuminate and the Introduction screen will be displayed. The program version will
also be identified. The Introduction screen will only appear for a few seconds until automatically changing to the
Bagger Operation screen or Main Menu.
Note: If the touch screen does not power up to the Introduction screen, see Chapter 4 for Troubleshooting
Checklist.

2.9 Bag Threading

The first step to threading the machine is to place a roll of bags on the shaft. Remove one of the chucks from the
shaft by loosening the chuck knob and sliding the roll of bags over the shaft, locking the chuck pin in the small
hole in the core plug. Tighten the knob. Replace the second chuck, also locking the chuck pin to the core plug.
Remove the tape from the bags so that the bags fall freely and hang down from the top of the roll towards the
back of the machine. Insert the right side of the roll shaft in the right side of the shaft holder (circular holder).
Then drop the roll shaft in the slot located on the left side of the dancer assembly.
Center the bags on the shaft by loosening the chuck knobs and sliding the roll of bags, along with the chucks, to
the desired location. Ensure the chuck pins remain in the core plug holes when sliding left or right. Pull the bags
over the roller immediately above the dancer assembly, then down between the roll of bags and the outer dancer
roller. Pull the bags around the outer dancer roller, over the rear "guide" roller and into the back of the T-1000-
S14. Push the bags at least halfway through the machine.
From the front of the T-1000-S14, lower the frame by slowly pulling the frame handle forward and downward
while holding the guard assembly, supporting the weight of the seal frame assembly.
CAUTION: You must support the weight of seal assembly while lowering it with the handle. Otherwise, you
may drop the seal assembly, possibly causing personal injury or damage to the equipment.
Carefully reach inside and pull the bags through the front of the T-1000-S14 so that one bag is centered on the
roller. Ensure only one bag extends through the front of the machine. Slowly raise the frame by pulling forward
and upward on the handle while holding the bag in position. Holding the guide roller shaft, slide the roller guides
approximately 1/8" (0.31 cm) from the sides of the bag to assist the tracking of the web of bags.
CAUTION: Roller "fingers" may be sharp. To avoid injury when reaching into the T-1000-S14, ensure that
you do not come in contact with the roller fingers.
Note: The roller guides are for fine adjustments only, after proper tracking has been achieved. If the web of
bags is not properly tracking, make proper adjustments. If not tracking properly, the web of bags may "ride"
up the side of the guides, causing the bags to fold over.
Two Threading Diagrams are available based on the design of the machine, with or without a printer. See Figure
2-4 and Figure 2-5. If your machine has special features or other equipment that changes the function of the
bagger, the specific threading diagram will be included with that particular manual or addendum. If you need
further assistance with bag threading, please contact APPI Technical Support.

2.10 Cycle Operation of the T-1000-S14

If all prior installation procedures have been performed properly, the T-1000-S14 should be in its operating
location with air and power connected. All guards, funnels and covers should be in position and securely fastened.
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