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Adjustments (Continued)
Applying Mechanism Spring 
To obtain access to the spring, remove the taping 
head cover (four mounting screws).  Replace cover 
when fi nished.
The applying mechanism spring, shown  in 
Figures 5-4A and 5-4B, controls applying and 
buffi ng roller pressure on the box and returns  
the mechanism to the reset position.  The spring 
pressure is pre-set, as shown in Figure 5-4A for 
normal operation, but is adjustable.
If a tape gap appears on the trailing surface of the 
box increase spring pressure.  If the front of the box 
is being crushed by the applying roller decrease 
spring pressure.
Removing the spring end loop from the spring holder 
and placing loop in other holes provided, as shown 
in Figure 5-4B, will adjust the spring pressure.
To Adjust Tension: 
1.   Wrap a cord or small strap (non-adhesive) 4-6 
turns around the tension roller.
2.   Attach a spring scale to the end of the cord or 
strap.
3.   Turn the adjusting nut with the socket wrench 
provided, until a force of approximately 0.5 kg to 
0.9 kg [1 to 2 lbs.] is required to turn the roller by 
pulling on the spring scale.
One-Way Tension Roller
 
Figure 5-5
The one-way tension roller is factory set.  When 
replacing this assembly, the roller must have a force 
of approximately 0.5 kg to 0.9 kg [1 to 2 lbs.] when 
turning.
•  To reduce the risk associated with shear, 
   pinch, and entanglement hazards:
  − Turn air and electrical supplies off on 
associated equipment before performing any 
adjustments, maintenance, or servicing the 
machine or taping heads
  − Never attempt to work on the taping head 
or load tape while the box drive system is 
running
WARNING
AccuGlide 3 Taping Head - 3"
2009 February
Figure 5-4 – Applying Mechanism Spring
Figure 5-5 – One-Way Tension Roller
0.5 - 0.9kg
[1 - 2 lbs.]
 Adjusting Nut