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Troubleshooting
Review Set-Up Procedure Section so that the operational components of the machine are understood. The
Troubleshooting Guide lists some possible machine problems, causes and corrections.
Problem
Drive belts do not convey boxes
Drive belts do not turn
Upper and lower applying
mechanisms interfere with each
other
Drive belts break
Squeaking noise as boxes pass
through machine
Tape not centered on box seam
Cause
Narrow boxes
Worn drive belts
Top taping head does not apply
enough pressure
Taping head applying spring holder
missing
Taping head applying spring set
too high
Worn or missing friction rings
Drive belt tension too low
Electrical disconnect
Circuit breaker not at correct
setting
Motor not turning
Machine's minimum height stop
does not match tape head leg
length setting
Worn belt
Dry column bearings
Defective column bearings
Tape drum not centered
Box flaps not of equal length
Correction
Check machine specifications.
Boxes are narrower than
recommended, causing slippage
and premature belt wear.
Replace drive belts
Adjust the box height adjustment
with the crank
Replace spring holder
Reduce spring pressure
Replace friction rings
Adjust belt tension
Check power and electrical plug
Set to correct current value
Evaluate problem and correct
Check manual to make sure taping
heads match machine setting
Replace belt
Lubricate column bearings
Replace column bearings
Reposition tape drum
Check box specifications
Troubleshooting Guide
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