2.7 Cycle Operation of the T-1000
If all prior installation procedures have been performed properly, the T-1000 should be in its
operating location with air and power connected. All guards, funnels and covers should be in
position and securely fastened.
Locate the foot switch and plug the foot switch in the rear foot switch connector (Fig. 2-5).
Press the foot switch to index one bag through the "nip" rollers. One bag should index, blow
open and stop between the pressure bar and the heater bar. If the T-1000 is not up to
temperature, the machine will not cycle unless the <Pause> button is pressed.
If the web of bags breaks prematurely, further adjustments will be required. See Chapter 7,
Trouble shooting. If one bag indexed through the machine, press the foot switch a few times
more. Each previously indexed bag should detach completely from the web of bags. If the bag
is not indexing and/or stopping or not tearing off properly, see Chapter 7, Trouble shooting.
Note: Web of bags may track left or right for a few feet until "settled" on the web path. The roll
of bags or the roller guides may require readjustment or realignment after the first few feet of
bags are indexed.
Note: If bags were delivered with the T-1000 or the size of the bags were known to APPI, the
T-1000 may be ready to run. Therefore, few changes to BAG SET UP may be required.
2.8 Note on Adjustments to the T-1000
Upon receipt, it is not unusual for the T-1000 to be out of alignment due to shipping and
excessive handling. Unless physically damaged, the T-1000 will function properly after minor
adjustments are accomplished. Read Chapter 4 for information on adjustments of the T-1000.
2.9 Energy Conservation & Component Saver
The T-1000 is programmed to automatically shut down components after various periods of
nonuse to preserve components and conserve energy.
Motor shut off: After two minutes of nonuse (or the amount of time set in the Technical
Assistance / Timers screen), the motor will stop. To resume packaging, press the foot switch or
other input signal. When the foot switch is pressed, the motor immediately runs, the bag in
position is sealed, torn off and another bag indexed into position.
Touch Screen shut off: The touch screen backlight will shut off after 60 minutes of nonuse,
preserving the life of the LCD and back light. To turn the screen back on, touch the screen.
Heater bar shut off: After 40 minutes of nonuse (or the amount of time set in the Technical
Assistance / Timers Screen), electrical current to the heater bar cartridge will stop. To resume
packaging, press the <START> key. You may have to wait until the heater bar is up to
temperature depending upon the temperature of the bar.
Air shut off: 10 minutes after the heater bar current has shut down, air will be shut off
disconnecting air flow to the blower. To resume packaging, press the <START> key.
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