GP44 Semi-Automatic Strapping Machine
OPERATION -17-
TESTING AND OPERATING THE MACHINE
1. INITIAL SET-UP OF THE MACHINE
After installing the plug for the three phase power, and testing for the proper motor rotation, the
machine is ready for testing.
Move the machine to the line it will be used in to check the conveyor gap. The machine should set
level and have all wheels in contact with the floor. If not, the wheel should be lowered until in
contact. Some machines are equipped with rubber wheels and there will be a slight rocking when the
machine is stopping, strapping, and releasing a parcel. This is normal. If equipped with the optional
steel wheels, this rocking will be eliminated.
2. LOADING OF STRAP
Now that the machine is ready for operation, the first thing that needs to be accomplished is loading
the strap.
1) Remove the locking nut on the reel shaft.
2) Then remove the outer flange.
3) Take a roll of plastic strapping from its box and following the directional unwinding arrows on the
reel flange, slide the coil over the inner hub.
4) Then replace the outer reel flange and the locking nut.
5) Tighten the nut snug and the cut the retaining ribbons or tape on the strapping roll.
6) After the tape or ribbon is cut and remove, tighten the locking nut firmly.
Cut the end of the strap straight.
Following the instructions on the side of the machine, load the strap in (curl down) and turn AUTO
LOAD switch to right. The upper STRAP FEED switch will illuminate if the loading process was
correct.
3. PREPARING FOR OPERATION
Once the machine is loaded and the STRAP FEED switch is illuminated, the machine can be cycled
and tested.
Place 200mm to 250mm high test parcel in the arch and push the MANUAL STRAP button. The
machine should apply a strap around the parcel at whatever tension the tension adjustment knob is set
at.
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