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- Page 1 GS 75 & 100 Radial Heat Shrink Tunnel User Guide...
- Page 3 GS 75 & 100 Radial Heat Shrink Tunnel Model User Guide Revised 11/8/2018 P/N 4510008 Rev A Copyright and Trademarks Copyright ©2018 American Film and Manufacturing. All rights reserved. All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents: Safety ......................6 WARNINGS ......................... 7 Safety Notes:......................... 8 Introduction ....................9 General System Description ..................9 System Components ..................... 9 System Specifications ....................10 Options ........................11 Installation and Setup ................12 General Recommendations ..................12 Unpacking and Placement ..................13 Check for shipping damage ....................13 Mounting ........................ -
Page 6: Safety
Safety Safety The GS Heat Shrink Tunnel is easy to install, operate and maintain. Please follow these safety steps to insure smooth and safe operation: All operators should study this manual thoroughly before operating the machine. • Always follow GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) when operating this machinery. •... -
Page 7: Warnings
7 Safety WARNINGS Every effort has been taken to insure safety while operating this machine, however, there are certain risks remaining. Do not allow this machine to be operated before informing all personnel of the attached warnings: • Do not tamper with electrical wiring. Use only licensed electricians for maintenance. -
Page 8: Safety Notes
Safety • Do not use with pressurized containers. Exposure to high temperatures can cause pressurized containers to burst, and could cause injury to operators and other personnel nearby. • Take care when clearing product jams inside the heat tunnel. Do not use anything that could potentially puncture a container. -
Page 9: Introduction
Introduction General System Description The intended use of AFM heat shrink tunnels, is for the shrinking of heat shrink film (labels, tamper bands, multi-pack), on containers over which they have been applied. Containers with labels are to enter the tunnel, on a conveyor, for a duration of between a minimum of 3 seconds, to a maximum of 6 seconds. -
Page 10: System Specifications
10 Introduction System Specifications Power: A.C. 1-Phase, 220 Volt, 50/60Hz Machine Dimensions : 75-185mm W (7.28”) x 565mm L (22.24”) x 530mm H (20.86”) 100-185mm W (7.28”) x 565mm L (22.24”) x 530mm H (20.86”) Tunnel Dimensions : 75mm W (2.95”) x 565mm L (22.24”) x 95mm H (3.75”) 100mm W (3.94”) x 565mm L (22.24”) x 95mm H (5.90”) Temperature: 250 ... -
Page 11: Options
AFM Customer Service department for details Sleever Sleever is supplied by customer. For Sleever options, please consider one of our many quality AFM Sleever systems. Brushdown Brushdown unit is supplied by customer. For Brushdown options, please call the AFM Customer Service department for details. -
Page 12: Installation And Setup
12 Installation and Setup Installation and Setup General Recommendations Material Handling The most critical item for consistently achieving superior quality shrink applicating is material handling. This is an area controlled by the customer and the installer. It is imperative that adequate conveyor product guides be provided, and that they are installed and maintained properly. -
Page 13: Unpacking And Placement
Open the box and lift out the tunnel assembly by its cage. BE CAREFUL-UNIT IS HEAVY. Attention! Use only the supplied mounting hardware to attach the tunnel to the Bracket assembly. Using hardware other than that supplied by AFM can result in damage to the assembly. Check for shipping damage... -
Page 14: Mounting
14 Installation and Setup Mounting After unpacking the Bracket Assembly, assemble it per the illustration, if required. Find a spot to mount to Conveyor approximately 1” down from top of Conveyor. Mount this angle to Conveyor approximately. 1” lower than top of Conveyor, depending on container size... - Page 15 Installation and Setup 15 After Bracket has been mounted and tightened, use two (2) people to lift and attach the Tunnel to the Bracket. Aim the two Mounting Rods on the Tunnel Assembly toward the Mounting Collars on the Bracket. Slide Tunnel into the Collars. Collars (2) 2210 Rods (2)
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Page 16: Electrical Connection
16 Installation and Setup Electrical Connection There is a power cord connected to the GS Tunnel. Plug this into a clean 220Volt AC power source. DO NOT HOT-PLUG. Ensure that Tunnel has all switches turned to “OFF” before plugging into any power source. Power 2213 Place the correct male AC plug onto the end of the power wire. -
Page 17: Sleever Placement
Installation and Setup 17 Sleever Placement Line up the Sleever to the existing Tunnel (if applicable). Insure that all controls on the unit are easily accessible. Hook up the ventilation equipment, if required (It is a good idea to have the exhaust ports vented outside of the building). Sleever 2217 If not using a Sleever, make sure that the operator has enough room to move and is not... -
Page 18: Control Cabinet Overview
18 Operation Control Cabinet Overview Important! The control cabinet is not a watertight enclosure- do not splash the cabinet with liquid. The front face of the Control Cabinet has the following: 1. Power 2. “HEATER” switch 3. “FAN” switch 4. Left-and-Right Temperature Controls. Power Temperature Controls... -
Page 19: Operation
Operation 19 Operation Power Up When all the components have been properly mounted and connected, the GS tunnel is ready to power up and begin production. Tip! Before powering up, double-check your installation. Make a quick inspection to ensure all the components have been securely mounted and all data and power cables are properly seated and connected. - Page 20 20 Operation Switch Heater Switch 2224 Turn on FAN Switch Turn on HEATER Switch...
- Page 21 Operation 21 Run a few parts at the correct Conveyor speed and adjust Temperature Controls (HEATER’s L & R) and Airflow Control accordingly. 2224 Temperature Control Adjust...
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Page 22: Shutdown
22 Operation Shutdown Turn off HEATER Switch. Wait fifteen (15) minutes. Turn off FAN switch. Turn off Power switch. -
Page 23: Part Replacement
Operation 23 Part Replacement Electrical box parts Some parts are replaceable-refer to Replacement Parts list to order. Turn off and unplug power to unit. Depending upon which part needs replacement, remove screws from Steel Plate, Remove Steel Front Plate Remove part needing replacement taking care to replace wiring in the same positions as removed (see schematic). -
Page 24: Replacing Sheaf Heaters
24 Operation Replacing Sheaf Heaters If there is no heat at one or both Sheaf Heater Tubes, and Switches appear to be functioning, Perform the following: Unplug and turn off unit. Turn unit upside-down and set the Electrical Box on a flat surface. Using a 5mm Allen Wrench, loosen the Socket head cap screws on the Collars holding the Rods and pull the Rods out from the Cage. - Page 25 Operation 25 Lift unit and remove Metal Cage covering the assembly. Set aside. Cage 2231...
- Page 26 26 Operation Remove End Panels and Heat Deflector Panel. Set aside with Hardware. Note: Spacing Collars may shift during Removal Process. Heat Deflector Panel Spacing Collars End Panel End Panel 2232 It may be easier to remove the End Panels first in order to find the Spacing Collars.
- Page 27 Operation 27 Remove the Tube Plates, Hardware, and Spacing Collars, and set aside. SHCS (4) Tube Plates (2) Spacing Collars (4) 2234...
- Page 28 28 Operation Unscrew the two (2) Ceramic Caps BY HAND -using a pliers or vice grip wrench may damage cap. 2233 Ceramic End Caps (2)
- Page 29 Operation 29 With Ceramic Caps removed, unscrew outer nut from end of Tube using an open-end wrench. If needed, hold inner nut with another open-end wrench. Check for dead short across ends with a DVM. If open, replace tube. Inner Nut (2) 2235 Outer Nut (2) To re-assemble, follow previous steps in reverse order.
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Page 30: Replacing Fan Assembly
30 Operation Replacing Fan Assembly To replace the Fan Assembly Remove four (4) Socket Head Cap Screws and Ground Wire Screw. Save. Ground Wire Screw SHCS (4) 2237... - Page 31 Operation 31 Place Fan Assembly on flat surface. Remove Front Faceplate of Power Box and locate position of screws on Wiring Terminal Block. (may want to write down which color wire goes to which number on Terminal Block). Unscrew lugs at Terminal Block with a Phillips screwdriver.
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Page 32: Troubleshooting
32 Operation Troubleshooting Problem Check Power is off Circuit breaker switch is 1. Switch circuit breaker to off, off either at the machine then on. or plant main panel 2. If breaker keeps tripping, check the fuse. 3. Check circuit breaker switch. Heater is not 1. -
Page 33: Maintenance
Maintenance 33 Maintenance The AFM GS tunnel requires very little maintenance during normal operation. Mounting Hardware and Connections Occasionally check the mounting hardware and retighten any mounting brackets or screws that may have vibrated loose during operation. Cleaning External Wait until unit has cooled down. -
Page 34: Schematics
34 Schematics Schematics Wiring Diagram 2225 GS Wiring... -
Page 35: Exploded Diagram
Schematics 35 Exploded Diagram 2226... -
Page 36: Exploded Diagram Fan
36 Schematics Exploded Diagram Fan 2239... -
Page 37: Inside Of Power Box
Schematics 37 Inside of Power Box 2228... -
Page 38: Parts List
38 Parts List Parts List PART PART PART NO. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION MAGNETIC C-25D10G7 AC220V 5AA04C25D10G7 CONTACTOR 5AB01INF240X577 Temperature switch INF-240-577 5AB03BH2P30A BH-2P30A TL6094P 0-1 30X22 5AB10TL6094PG Switch Green TL6094P 0-1 30X22 5AB10TL6094PR Switch SF-111AE 1P10A 5AC01SF111AE Fuse holder 250V 5AC0505AX30 Fuse 5AX30 5AC06TB12P25A... -
Page 39: Recommended Replacement Parts
Parts List 39 Recommended Replacement Parts PART NO. PART DESCRIPTION PART SPECIFICATION 5CB64MB1040D Fan motor MB1040-D 5AB03BH2P30A Switch BH-2P30A TL6094P 0-1 30X22 5AB10TL6094PG Switch Green TL6094P 0-1 30X22 5AB10TL6094PR Switch 5AB01INF240X577 Temperature switch INF-240-577 8 φ X 5AF038W0495X225 W-type Heater tube 495M/MX220VX2.5KW... -
Page 40: Component Dimensions
40 Parts List Component Dimensions... -
Page 41: Warranty Statement
Warranty Statement 41 Warranty Statement American Film & Machinery (AFM) warrants that all of the products it ships will be in good working order and free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment by AFM and will conform to the published specifications for that product. -
Page 42: Warranty Verification
Customer is required to return the defective component to AFM. If, after 30 days, AFM hasn’t received the defective component, the customer will be invoiced for the replacement component. -
Page 43: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY IF ANY MODIFICATION, ALTERATION, OR ADDITION IS MADE TO THE PRODUCT WITHOUT AFM'S PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL. FURTHERMORE, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO PRODUCT DEFECTS DUE TO MISUSE, ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. -
Page 44: Customer Support
AFM reseller or AFM Technical Service at one of the numbers listed below. Toll-Free Phone 800-877-5658 Phone 763-795-8856 763-795-8867 E-mail info@afmsleeves.com www.afmsleeves.com Thank you for your purchase of AFM products. We are pleased to be a part of your shrink sleeve labeling requirements.
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