5.10 Recommended spare parts ........................43 5.11 Intervention record sheet ........................44 PUTTING OUT OF SERVICE AND DISMANTLING ..................45 Temporary putting out of service ......................45 Dismantling ............................45 ANNEXES ...............................46 A01 - WIRING DIAGRAM A02 - SPARE PARTS LIST 2/46 GEM B52 NEW...
The operations whose execution requires qualified or specialized staff, in order to avoid any danger, are indicated with this symbol. It is advisable to train the staff in charge of the machine and to check that what is envisaged is under- stood and carried out. 5/46 GEM B52 NEW...
The descriptions and the pictures it contains are not to be considered as binding. Although the main features of the machine described in this manual are not subject to change, COMARME S.r.l. reserves the right to change any part, detail and accessory it deems necessary to improve the machine or for manufacturing or commercial requirements, at any time and without being obliged to update this manual immediately.
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The original configuration of machine must not be changed at all. On receiving the machine make sure the supply corresponds to what has been ordered. In case of non conformity please inform COMARME S.r.l. immediately. Also make sure that the machine has not been damaged during transport.
The head of the department must always follow all the standards and the legal provisions concerning accidents and safety at work, that are in force nationally, locally and in business. Some areas where to deposit materials must be identified. 8/46 GEM B52 NEW...
During transport and storage make sure the temperature is between -5 and 40° C. If the machine is stored, make sure the relative humidity is between 30% and 95%. WARNING During storage never overlap the cases containing the equipment (see picture 2). 9/46 GEM B52 NEW...
Place the forks on the long side of the machine so that it rests on the supporting structure. Then rest the machine on the ground. WARNING Dispose of the packages properly delivering them to associations in charge of their elimination and recycling. A - Use and maintenance manual with EC declaration of conformity. 10/46 GEM B52 NEW...
(see picture 6). Lift the machine a few centimetres from the ground after positioning the forks near the supporting structure. WARNING During the handling always move very slowly. This operation must be assisted by an operator in charge of signalling. 11/46 GEM B52 NEW...
The company is not to be held responsible for damage to property or accidents to people, which might occur if the above-mentioned warnings are not observed. In such a case, the operator is the only person responsi- ble towards the relevant authorities. 0,22 12/46 GEM B52 NEW...
The average production corresponds to 800 pieces per minute, with a box transfer speed equal to about 22 metres per minute. Pos. Pos. Description Description Roller conveyor Box feed side belts Lower taping head Side protections Support legs Side belt adjustment knob (box width) 13/46 GEM B52 NEW...
2.3 Technical features The table below shows the main technical features of the machine. Technical features Technical features GEM B52 NEW GEM B52 NEW Machine weight 70 Kg / 154,33 Lb Phases 3with neutral and earth Power installed 0,25 kW...
COMARME S.r.l. declines all responsibility in case of accidents due to the use of the machines by UNAUTHOR- IZED and unqualified staff, or who use them for purposes different from the above-mentioned ones, WITH- OUT THE WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION OF THE MANUFACTURER AND THE ADAPTATION OF THE TECHNICAL FEATURES.
Do not install the machine without the suitable protections. WARNING COMARME S.r.l. machines are NOT conceived for working in places at risk of explosion and/or at high risk of fire. The machine installation in a plant requires special precautions: areas equipped with precise energy sources to feed the plant, some specialized and qualified staff to carry out this work and with the necessary equipment to position and install the machine.
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OBLIGATIONS OF THE CUSTOMER: COMARME S.r.l. declines all responsibility for damage to people, objects or animals due to the failure to in- stall protection systems or to their disassembly. The manufacturer is not to be held responsible if the plant user does not follow the instructions below.
(see picture 11). We recommend checking the suitability to carry loads near the supports. WARNING WARRANTY AND RESPONSIBILITY DECAY IN CASE the machine is not installed ac- cording to the indications provided for by the manufacturer. 19/46 GEM B52 NEW...
- pull out legs "B" to the required length (max. 100 mm) and tighten screws "A" . Make sure that at the end of these operations the machine is on a level in both directions, lengthwise and crosswise (see picture 14). 20/46 GEM B52 NEW...
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The machine can be connected mechanically with other elements of the line (ex. box spacing units, roller ta- bles, etc.). For the mechanical connection use the proper connection kit (see picture 16). For the 375x500mm roller table extension with connecting brackets (see picture 17). 21/46 GEM B52 NEW...
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With the electrical connection described above, the drive belts of the taping machine will be set in motion when the vacuum circuit of the carton erector is activated. The two machines together will function as if they were one unit. 22/46 GEM B52 NEW...
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After setting up the taping head, insert it into the suitable compartment of the roller table, making sure that the supporting pins "A" (see picture 21) are correctly inserted into the slots "B" on the frame (see picture 20) and that the direction is as indicated in picture 21. 23/46 GEM B52 NEW...
(for the required features see paragraph 2.3). In case of machine with push-button panel, before connecting the machine to the mains, make sure the emergency button has been pressed and no object is on the working surface. 24/46 GEM B52 NEW...
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• The machine can be supplied with three phase motors and single phase motors, with different voltages and frequencies (see wiring diagrams in pictures 22 and 23). SINGLE PHASE MOTOR WIRING DIAGRAM THREE PHASE MOTOR WIRING DIAGRAM 25/46 GEM B52 NEW...
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• Each switch has an adjustable thermal cut-out device which has been preset for the specific motor fea- tures (see tables below). Single phase motors Volt Volt Hz Hz 50/60 Three phase motors Volt Volt Hz Hz 50/60 26/46 GEM B52 NEW...
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If a three phase motor is installed, should the rotational direction be reversed, invert the two phase wire connectors on the plug. For single phase motors supplied by COMARME, the correct connection for the box feed is the one indicated in the wiring diagram on page 25.
Use the machine for purposes that are different from the ones described in this use and maintenance manual. Allow unauthorized personnel to operate on the machine. Clean the machine while it is running. 28/46 GEM B52 NEW...
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The safety systems must be only used as “safety stop” devices and not as machine stop control device. WARNING Before starting the machine, all its protections must be closed. 29/46 GEM B52 NEW...
Picture 25 shows the area where the operator must be while using the machine. WARNING One operator can work on the machine. CARTON ERECTOR Controls The taping machine can be started through the box presence photocells located in the loading area. 30/46 GEM B52 NEW...
"A" until the drive belts "B" come into contact (exerting a slight pressure) with the sides of the box to be taped. WARNING Too much closing pressure of the arms will block the machine and damage it, especially when using thick boxes. ¦ 31/46 GEM B52 NEW...
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If the taping machine is connected with a carton erector, check the correct setting of the latter. WARNING The boxes must be correctly centred, with suitable distances between them when they are loaded onto the machine. 32/46 GEM B52 NEW...
At the end of the work, even after stopping the machine, some components such as the motors can keep high temperatures. Therefore, at the end of the operations, make sure that nobody touches these parts until the heat is dissipated below a temperature of about 40-50°C. 33/46 GEM B52 NEW...
LAW (Local law on safety at work); DO NOT USE WATER. Staff members should be trained to deal with such accidents. The machine can NOT work in areas at high risk of fire. WARNING IN CASE OF FIRE TURN OFF IMMEDIATELY THE POWER SUPPLY 34/46 GEM B52 NEW...
Do not wear rings, watches, chains, bracelets, etc. during maintenance operations. Always wear individual protective devices (gloves, goggles, safety shoes, etc.). Do not use naked flames, pointed instruments or pins for cleaning operations. Do not smoke. 35/46 GEM B52 NEW...
This allows keeping the machine in good working conditions. Some tape or cardboard residues can be left near the machine or near the inlet and outlet roller conveyors. During the machine cleaning remove them. 36/46 GEM B52 NEW...
"C" fixing the front pulley "D" so that the pulley can be moved inwards, replace belt "E", insert a screwdriver into the suitable housing "F" by levering it so as to tighten the belt (see picture 32), tighten nut "C", 37/46 GEM B52 NEW...
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"B" back on and lock it with screws "A" (see the previous page). WARNING This operation should be performed by specialized mechanical maintenance technicians. In any case, it is advisable to replace the belts at least once a year. 38/46 GEM B52 NEW...
"B" and remove the protective guards "C" on the belts, loosen stop nut "D" on the front pulley "E" so that it may be moved towards the inside of the machine, remove belt "F", 39/46 GEM B52 NEW...
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(see picture 36), fasten the locking screw as tightly as possible using a 5 mm hexagon socket head cap screw wrench "H", reassemble the belt by checking its correct tension as indicated in par. 5.5. 40/46 GEM B52 NEW...
To replace the drive belt do as follows: loosen screws "A" and remove the belt guard "B", loosen locking nuts "D" and replace belt "C", re-adjust the belt tension by tightening locking nuts "D", reassemble guard "B". 41/46 GEM B52 NEW...
Check that the cycle start photocell works correctly The machine interrupts the au- • Check the previous conditions and if necessary contact the tomatic cycle Technical Service Centre In case of malfunction contact the Technical Service Centre (see par. "Informative letter"). 42/46 GEM B52 NEW...
5.11 Intervention record sheet Fill in the table below with the features of the maintenance intervention carried out on the machine. DATE MACHINE PART OPERATION OPERATION TIME NOTES SIGNATURE 44/46 GEM B52 NEW...
If the machine must be put out of service and dismantled, follow the standards to safeguard the environment as well as those on the recovery of recyclable materials. The parts to dismantle must be given to specialized companies with the regular authorization to transport and dispose of them. RECYCLE 45/46 GEM B52 NEW...
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