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- Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL HDX-350 COMBINATION SHRINK SYSTEM READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Revised 2021...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Electrical Requirements & Setup ................. 3 Unpacking the System Standard Features ......................4 Machine Features & Specifications MaxAir Tunnel Auto-Tensioning Film Cradle Exact Seal System Package Centering System RS-5 Plus Digital Controller Balanced Magnetic Hold Down Seal Conveyor Optional Features Preliminary Setup &... -
Page 3: Electrical Requirements & Setup
UNPACKING THE SYSTEM The HDX-350 system is a unitized shrink wrapping machine that combines an L Bar Sealer with a Shrink Tunnel. Once the system has been unpackaged, check the system for any damage or missing parts. For your convenience, a wiring diagram is packaged with your unit. -
Page 4: Standard Features
STANDARD FEATURES MACHINE FEATURES Exact Seal system RS-5 Plus Digital Controller Seal Conveyor MaxAir Tunnel Package Platform SS Wire Mesh Belt Quick Slide Horizontal Balanced Magnetic Hold Down Tunnel Adjustment Auto-Tensioning Film Cradle Sealing & Tunnel Conveyor Vertical Adjustment Casters & Levelers Rigid Construction MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS Film Capacity... -
Page 5: Maxair Tunnel
STANDARD FEATURES MAXAIR TUNNEL The MaxAir Tunnel (1) is designed to increase the efficiency of shrinking packages at lower temperatures. This NEW standard HDX feature with almost triple the airflow in the tunnel ensures consistent temperature throughout the tunnel to eliminate ‘hot spots’... -
Page 6: Rs-5 Plus Digital Controller
STANDARD FEATURES RS-5 PLUS DIGITAL CONTROLLER Configuring machine controls has never been easier. The standard digital controller is conveniently positioned for operator ergonomics, and has a three year warranty on original machine controller. The is designed to be simple to use with extremely precise temperature controls. AIR VENTING (2) Air venting the film is required for most shrinking applications. -
Page 7: Optional Features
OPTIONAL FEATURES STAINLESS STEEL CONSTRUCTION The stainless steel construction option converts all hardware and painted machine parts to stainless steel. Selecting this option will not make the HDX Combo into a wash down unit. The Stainless Steel HDX Combo designed to be a wipe down machine in damp environments. -
Page 8: Preliminary Setup & Adjustments
PRELIMINARY SETUP & ADJUSTMENTS SECURING THE SYSTEM The system is equipped with locking casters (1) for easy movement when necessary and levelers (2) to be used to level and provide stability to the system during the shrinking and sealing operation. MANUAL RISER BAR When needed, a riser roller can be used to add an incline/ decline to the tunnel conveyor. -
Page 9: Threading The Film
PRELIMINARY SETUP & ADJUSTMENTS THREADING FILM Locate the tensioning rollers (A) inside the film cradle, attached to the side of the HDX machine. Lift the rollers up, and place the Brake Lever (B) into the notch (C) on brake panel. This will allow the tensioning rollers to remain out of the way while the film is loaded into the film cradle. - Page 10 PRELIMINARY SETUP & ADJUSTMENTS PACKAGE SIZE & FILM ADJUSTMENT The HDX Shrink Combination Line is used to wrap a variety of different package sizes. To reduce film waste, and get the optimal package appearance and seal, follow the steps below: ...
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Page 11: Features & Controls
FEATURES & START UP is a programmable digital controller designed to control adjustable machine settings with the easy to use control pad. The digital controller is configured to control impulse or hot knife L Sealers equipped with or without a shrink tunnel. MENU SCREEN (1) The Menu Screen displays the programmed machine settings. - Page 12 OPERATING THE CONTROLLER BELOW DESCRIBES MENU SETTINGS FOR COMBINATION HOT KNIFE MACHINES SEAL TIME ‘SEAL TIME’ is the amount of time the magnets hold the seal bars in the sealing position. This setting ranges from 0 to 2 seconds. The factory default setting is 1 second. SIDE SEAL TEMPERATURE This menu option shows two temperature readings for the hot knife crossing the path of the seal conveyor.
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Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide
ALARMS & TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR HOT KNIFE MACHINES L SEALER AND COMBINATION SYSTEMS There are four (4) alarms that can occur anytime the controller is powered. The L Sealer will not operate during any of these alarm conditions. The alarms will show orange on the screen until the solution is fixed. -
Page 14: Operating Procedures
OPERATING PROCEDURES SYSTEM OPERATION Due to the various types and gauges of shrink films, the sealing temperature control will require adjustment to obtain the optimum setting for the film being sealed. Always use the minimum setting that will provide a satisfactory seal to achieve maximum heat knife life and minimize replacement of the sealing pads. - Page 15 OPERATING & SHRINK PROCEDURE WRAPPING THE PACKAGE After threading the film from the film cradle and rack and over and under the package tray (1), seal the open end of the film with the L sealer (2) by placing open end on the seal conveyor and sealing open end, readying it to seal package. SEALING THE PACKAGE Place the package to be wrapped (3) on the tray inserting it between the centerfold film.
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Page 16: Recommended Cleaning & Maintenance
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING RECOMMENDED CLEANING L BAR SEALER HOT KNIFE Clean with soft dry cloth only. Any abrasives will permanently damage the hot knife. SEALING WIRES Clean daily. Use a soft, brass wire brush. Only use a wire brush on Impulse Wire Machines. SEALING PADS Clean daily. -
Page 17: Servicing The Heating Elements
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING SERVICING THE HEATING ELEMENTS FOR HOT KNIFE SYSTEMS MAKE SURE ALL POWER HAS BEEN SHUT OFF AND DISCONNECTED AND ELEMENTS HAVE COOLED BEFORE SERVICING THE ELEMENTS TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHS SHOULD PERFORM THIS SERVICING. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM: FILM SPLITS ALONG CENTER FOLD SOLUTION: CHECK FOR DAMAGE TO FILM ROLL. MAKE SURE PRODUCT TRAY IS POSITIONED CORRECTLY. PROBLEM: FILM SPLITS AT HOLE PUNCH SOLUTION: CHECK HOLE PUNCH FOR PROPER ALIGNMENT. CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE PUNCHED HOLES. PROBLEM: FILM SPLITS AT TOP OF PACKAGE SOLUTION:... - Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM: ANGEL HAIR SOLUTION: CHECK AND CLEAN WIRE, WIRE INSULATION OR KNIFE BLADES. CHECK CONDITION OF SEALING PADS AND NON-STICK TAPE. CHECK FOR EVEN ARM AND MAGNET PRESSURE. CHECK THE MINIMUM SEALING TEMPERATURES. CHECK THE SEAL CYCLE IS COMPLETE. MAKE SURE THE MAGNETS RELEASE AT THE SAME TIME.
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