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#3 SYMPTOM: Strap trapped in chute gate or upper strap guide. Strap does not feed completely
around chute.
CAUSE REMEDY
1. Obstruction in chute gate.
2. Strap has excessive twist, camber or curl.
3. Chute-to-package ratio too large causing
excessive camber in strap.
4. Drop-out arm activates 2LS switch before
feed cycle is complete.
1. Open gate and clean out any obstruction.
2. Pay-off several yards of strap from dispenser
and refeed machine.
3. Consult with Signode equipment specialist.
4. Change/Add booster spring as required from
Kit #431999 which contains 5 springs of
varying strength.
#4 SYMPTOM: End of strap escapes form chute during feed cycle.
CAUSE REMEDY
1. Strap has upward curl (towards inside of
chute).
2. Chute not aligned with head.
1. Remove strap and turn strap over. Refeed
machine.
2a. Check that chute cap, 257489, is located
properly and mounted to head.
2b. Check that chute has proper spacing and is
shimmed correctly.
2c. Make sure the head assembly is vertical and
not leaning forward.
#5 SYMPTOM: Strap "bubbles out" from chute entry and continues to feed after chute is filled.
CAUSE REMEDY
1. Chute assembly not properly aligned.
2. Drop out arm does not actuate 2LS switch.
1. Verify that gaps between chute sections is not
excessive.
2. Change/Add booster spring as required from
Kit #431999 which contains 5 springs of
varying strength.
#6 SYMPTOM: On high packages, strap fails to release form head at end of cycle.
CAUSE REMEDY
Strap tension set too low. Increase tension setting. Check specifications for
minimum strap tension.
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