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TWA 1000-M Manual Water Activated Taper For Machines Starting With Serial Number U9800T XX X XXX For All Other Serial Numbers, Please Contact Customer Service @ 800-474-8273 (Menu 3) OPERATION MANUAL & PARTS LISTS This Manual Also Available at www.intertapepolymer.com...
SSISTANCE Technical Support This is the Interpack Model TWA 1000-M Manual Water Activated Taper you ordered. It has been set up and tested in our factory with Intertape manufactured Water Activated tapes. If any problems occur when setting up or operating this equipment, please contact the authorized distributor from where you purchased this item.
APER Figure 4-1 The Interpack Family of Water Activated Tapers are designed to dispense pre-determined lengths of pre-moistened Intertape or Central Brand water activated carton sealing tape. This tape is then manually applied to the top and bottom center seam of regular slotted corrugated cartons.
AFETY SSUES There is a safety label used on all Interpack Water Activated Tapers. This label is to warn operators and service personnel of the sharp cutting edge of the blade. Please read the label and the following safety precautions before using the Water Activated Taper.
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AFETY SSUES The illustrated label shown in Figure 5-1 is attached next to the Cutter Blade area. The label warns operators and service personnel of the very sharp knife used to cut the tape at the end of the tape application.
PECIFICATIONS Water Activated Taper Components Feed Roller (Shown In Short Length Tape Roll Carriage Roll Position Water Bottle Hinged Cover Tape Dispensing Handle Tape Length Scale Tape Length Adjustment Knob Brush Pot Assembly Figure 6-2 U9800TW UDM 9800...
PECIFICATIONS Water Activated Taper Components Feed Roller (shown in short roll position) Water Activated Tape Roll Pinch Roller Self Centering Upper Side Guide Tape Guide Plate Brush Pot Assembly Figure 6-3 U9800TW UDM 9800...
Use in a dry, relatively clean environment at 40º to 105º F (5º to 40º C) with clean, dry cartons. Note: The TWA 1000-M should never be washed down or subjected to conditions causing condensation on components. Do not subject the TWA 1000-M to ANY harsh detergent or solvent wash down.
ROCEDURES Receiving and Handling All contents must be verified upon reception. The following items are included with each tape head. TWA 1000-M Manual Taper U9800TW Operators Manual UDM 9800 Note: After unpacking the taper, look for any damage that may have occurred during shipping.
ROCEDURES Tape Loading Feed Bar Location Setting Feed Bar Location For Large Tape Rolls The Feed Bar has two positions. The location is determined by the roll length 1. Position the adjustable feed roller based on the roll length. 2. For larger, 1000 ft. rolls, locate the feed roller to the most forward position 3.
ROCEDURES Tape Threading 1. Open the Top Cover over the threading area Top Cover 2. Remove the Upper Guide Plate by depressing the Pinch Roller and sliding the plate towards the Tape Roll Carriage 3. Feed the tape leg over the Feed Roller and advance under the Pinch Roller to just before the knife blade 4.
ROCEDURES ARNING HE KNIFE CONTAINED IN THIS ATER CTIVATED APER IS EXTREMELY SHARP CAUTION WHEN THREADING THE TAPE TO AVOID PERSONNEL INJURY Rubber Valve Filling the Water Bottle Water Bottle 1. Remove the water bottle by pulling it straight up from the brush pot. ( See Figure 7-8) 2.
ROCEDURES Removing The Moistening Brush Pressure Plate Lift off the right side of the Pressure Plate assembly. Slide the Pressure Plate from the left side of the brush pot Figure 7-9 Pull the Moistening Brush straight out from the brush pot Notice the Moistening Brush angle.
ROCEDURES Adjusting The Brush Pot Water Level Water Level Adjustment Screw If the tape is too wet as it is processed, you may need to Lower the water level in the brush pot If the tape is too dry as it is processed, you may need to Raise the water level in the brush pot.
PERATING NSTRUCTIONS The TWA 1000-M should now be set up with a tape roll, properly threaded and water in the water bottle. Operating the TWA 1000-M taper is a simple task. A quick pull of the handle will dispense fully moistened tape ready for application to a corrugated case.
ROUBLESHOOTING The TWA 1000-M Water Activated Table Top Dispensers are fabricated with high quality components that provide trouble-free operation for a long period of time. However, should a problem occur, we recommend that you consult the following table. If the problem you encounter is not discussed in this table, call Interpack Technical Support.
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ROUBLESHOOTING ONTINUED Trouble Possible Causes Solutions Tape is not evenly Dirty moistening brush Clean moistening brush (see moistened preventive maintenance) Dirty brush pot Clean brush pot (see preventive maintenance) U9800TW UDM 9800...
We recommend that you stock the following spare parts. These parts are contained in the spare parts listing indicated below. The components of the spare parts kits are also referenced should individual components need to be ordered. TWA 1000-M Recommended Spare Parts Listing UANTITY UMBER...
REVENTIVE AINTENANCE The TWA 1000-M has been designed and manufactured with the finest components to provide long, trouble free performance. General preventive maintenance will improve performance and prolong the life of the water activated taper Please review the illustration and chart below for information regarding tape head maintenance Cleaning The Tape Path 1.
REVENTIVE AINTENANCE Cleaning The Brush Pot Assembly Brush Pot Assembly Pressure Plate 1. Remove Brush Pot Assembly from the Assembly machine (See Page 16) Remove Pressure Plate Assembly Remove Moistening Brush Figure 10-2 Wash Moistening Brush, Pressure Plate and Brush Pot in warm water and mild detergent Reassemble and re-install in machine Moistening Brush...
REVENTIVE AINTENANCE ARNING HE KNIFE CONTAINED IN THIS ATER CTIVATED APER IS EXTREMELY SHARP CAUTION WHEN THREADING THE TAPE TO AVOID PERSONNEL INJURY Cleaning The Cutter Blade 1. Remove the water bottle Cutter Blade 2. Remove the brush pot assembly 3.
REVENTIVE AINTENANCE Cutter Blade Maintenance The cutter blade must rise when the handle is pulled to allow the tape to process underneath. The blade must therefore raise and return without restriction. Should the blade not rise when the handle is pulled, check the following: 1.
REVENTIVE AINTENANCE Cutter Blade Replacement Cutter Blade Figure 10-7 1. Remove the water bottle 2. Remove the brush pot assembly 3. Remove the upper guide plate 4. Remove the three 4mm countersink hex screws with a 2.5 mm hex key. 5.
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ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. WST0001 WT Frame Right Side SA WST0002 WT Frame Left Side SA WAT0002 WST0003 WT Bottle SA WST0004 WT Self Centering SA WST0005 WT Handle SA WST0006 WT One Way Gear SA WST0007 WT Brush Pot SA WST0008 WT Cover SA WST0009...
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WST0004 ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. WPT0015 WT Double Threaded Screw WPT0016 WT Self Centering Right Side Guide WPT0017 WT Self Centering Left Side Guide...
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WST0006 ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. WPT0020 Gear 80t, 120mm dia WPT0021 Bearing Housing WPT0022 One way bearing WPT0023 WT Spring UF7005 SS SHCS M4-0.7 X 16MM UF7004 SS SHCS M4-0.7 X 30MM UF7006 SS HEX NUT M4-07...
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WST0007 ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. WPT0024 Wt Water Pot WPT0027 Wt Pivot Shaft WPT0026 Wt Tape Guide WPT0028 Wt Pressure Plate WPT0029 Wt Weight WPT0025 Wt Moistening Brush UF7016 SS Thrd Rod M6-1 X 20mm Lg UF6341 SS FW 6 mm UF3391 SS M6 LOCKNUT UF7020...
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WST0009 ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. WPT0033 WT Pinch Roller Support WPT0034 WT PINCH ROLLER WPT0035 WT Pinch Roller Shaft UF7009 SS BHCS M4-0.7 x 8 DU0806 BUSHING 8 mm ID 6 mm L. Ø13xØ8.5x0.5T SPECIAL WASHER...
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WST0010 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. WPT0036 WT Cutter Blade Pivot Shaft UF7019 SS E Ret'g ring external 10 mm UF6389 NYLON F.W. 10.5 x 16 x 0.5 mm...
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WST0011 ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. WPT0040 WT Drive Roll Shaft WPT0038 WT Drive Roll WPT0039 WT Drive Roll Gear UF7013 SS SSS M5 X 5MM...
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WST0012 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. WPT0041 WT Drive Roll Pivot Shaft WPT0042 WT Washer WPT0072 SS E-Ret'g Ring External 16mm WPT0073 SS Ret'g Ring External 16mm UF7002 SS M6-1 X 50mm SHCS UF3638 SS HNR M6-1.0...
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WST0029 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. WPT0075 KNIFE ARM RIGHT SIDE WPT0076 KNIFE ARM LEFT SIDE WPT0004 OILITE FLANGE BEARING 10mm WPT0048 WT Knife Arm Pivot Shaft WST0015 WT Cutter Blade SA WPT0053 EXTENSION SPRING 14.75 COILS WPT0081 WT Knife Arm Block UF3274 SS FHCS M4-0.7 x 8 mm UF3714...
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