Maintenance Manual: Standard 360a Model Y (360y) Label Applicator
14
Merge Nose Assembly Installation
1. Rotate the first stage of the merge nose downward to gain access to the #10 mounting screws.
2. Install the merge nose assembly using the six #10 mounting screws.
3. Re-position the first stage of the merge nose.
4. Ensure the label sensor is installed on the peel edge. Run the optical fibers through the two holes in the mounting plate on the
applicator housing.
5. Re-connect the fiber optic cable to the label sensor located on top of the power supply.
a. Open the top cover on the sensor and slide the cinching mechanism located on the right side of the sensor housing
upward.
b. Plug the emitter fiber (from the lower fork in the label sensor) into the outgoing arrow connection on the sensor
housing and the detector (from the upper fork in the sensor) to the incoming arrow connection.
c. Slide the cinching mechanism downward and close the top cover on the sensor housing.
6. Neatly zip tie any excess fiber optic cable to the adhesive pads located near the fiber mounting plate.
NOTE: The excess fiber should be formed into a loop greater than 3” in diameter to avoid kinking the fiber.
7. Install the air tubes interconnecting the two sides of the applicator.
8. Replace the stainless-steel housing cover.
Tamp Nose Assembly Installation
1. Ensure that the peel edge assembly is removed from the tamp nose assembly.
2. Install the tamp nose assembly using the six #10 mounting screws.
3. Install the peel edge assembly using the two ¼ in. screws and the peel edge nut.
4. Ensure the label sensor is installed in the peel edge. Run the optical fibers through the two holes in the mounting plate.
5. Re-connect the fiber optic cable to the label sensor located on top of the power supply.
a. Open the top cover on the sensor and slide the cinching mechanism located on the right side of the sensor housing
upward.
b. Plug the emitter fiber (from the lower fork in the label sensor) into the outgoing arrow connection on the sensor
housing and the detector (from the upper fork in the sensor) to the incoming arrow connection.
c. Slide the cinching mechanism downward and close the top cover on the sensor housing.
6. Neatly zip tie any excess fiber optic cable to the adhesive pads located near the fiber mounting plate.
NOTE: The excess fiber should be formed into a loop greater than 3” in diameter to avoid kinking the fiber.
7. Install the air tubes interconnecting the two sides of the applicator.
8. Replace the stainless-steel housing cover.
WARNING: Disconnect air and power to the applicator BEFORE performing the following procedures. Injury
from moving parts and/or electrical shock may occur.