3 Installation
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3.1 Preparations
3.1-1 Machine Inspection
Prior to removing all packing materials please visually inspect the package for signs
of external damage to the packing medium. If such are present, note the area and
do further inspection of panels and components with emphasis in the area noted
before. Should any damage be noticed this will have to be properly documented
and reported to the local representative of AUTOPACK.
Note! Make sure to carefully remove the packing materials so as not to damage the
paint work, electrical cables or pneumatic hoses.
3.1-2 Positioning
Transport the units to required location using a hand operated pallet truck. Once
positioned adjust its height and level to suit the operator, the infeed conveyor if
present.
It is not necessary to fix the machine to the floor as it will not move on its own,
however it is advisable to mark its position on the floor or use two locating plates to
stop the machine from being moved accidentally.
3.1-3 Services
For the Sleeve Wrapper, connect compressed air supply via a 10mm I.D pressure
hose or pipe to the inlet of Air Service Unit provided on the machine. The inlet to the
ASU is 1/4 P female. It is also advisable to provide a 1/4 turn pressure relieving
hand valve in line with the air supply just before the unit. This is useful during
maintenance and in extreme cases for safety. Connect electrical cord into the
AUTOPACK Shrink tunnel control console, or to a separately switched 1 phase
supply.
For Shrink Tunnel, choose correct size 5 core cable to suit the current rating of the
machine. Then connect 3 phases + Neutral + Earth from electrical supply to the
circuit braker located inside the control box. The tunnel control box can be rotated
within minutes by 180 degrees to facilitate cable entry from opposite side.
Note! The machines are fitted with an integral circuit breaker which can be used as
ON-OFF Switch. However, in situations where Safety Rules require Clearly
Visible Isolating Switches, these should be mounted on the nearby wall.
Check rotation of the Main fans upon testing of electrical supply. In most cases the
conveyor is powered by DC motor so its rotation can not be used for checking the
phase sequence. If all fans rotate in opposite direction, reverse 2 wires in the
supply.
Important! If the machine is connected to other outlets it has to have neutral and earth
connected. Failure to do this may result in an unsafe operation of the unit.
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