BETTER PACKAGES BP755eS Gummed Tape Dispenser User Manual

BETTER PACKAGES BP755eS Gummed Tape Dispenser

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Information in this manual does not constitute a warranty of performance. Futhermore Better Packages reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes in its content from time to time.
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Better Packages
4 Hershey Drive
Ansonia, CT 06401
Telephone: 800-237-9151 or 203-926-3700
Fax: 203-926-3706
Web Site: http://www.betterpackages.com

Safety Precautions

This must be read before servicing equipment.
Always unplug the machine before performing any maintenance or repair.
Line voltages may be present even with power switch in Off position.

• This machine is designed for sealing cartons with water activated tape. Any other use will void all warranties and any responsibility or liability of Better Packages, Inc.
• Read all Safety Precautions and Operating Instructions before powering on and using the machine.
• Any operator of this machine must be fully trained in the operation and safety.
• In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a low resistance path for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This machine is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
• Before connecting the machine to the power mains, verify that the electrical ratings of the machine match the electrical supply intended for connection. If not, do not connect. If the correct power is not available, contact the reseller.
• The electrical safety of this machine is guaranteed only when it is correctly connected to a grounded electrical system as prescribed by the present electrical safety rules.
• Before maintenance or repair, disconnect the power cords from the electrical supply and protect the cables from any possible accidental connection carried out by unauthorised personnel.
• Keep the machine away from children and from personnel who are not authorised or adequately instructed in its use.
• Turn power off to the machine when ever the water tank is removed and keep fingers away from the tape cutting blades.

TECHNICAL DATA

Size: 21” L x 10.5” W x 9.5” H
Dispensing Speed: Up to 32” per second
Water Bottle Capacity: 2 quarts
Tape Width: 1” to 4” Wide
Maximum Roll Size : Up to 600 ft. of tape Up to 7.5” diameter roll
Tape Lengths Dispensed: 6” to 75” plus up to 120” random lengths
Shipping Weight: 42 lbs.
Power Requirements: 115 volts, 60 Hz, 4 Amps

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

UNPACKING

When unpacking your new Better Pack Tape Dispenser, check to make sure you have the following items before discarding packing material:

• Operating Manual
• Power Cord
• Upper Tape Plate
• Water Bottle
• Water Tank and 2 Brushes

Note: The upper tape plate is held in position by packing materials, but may have been dislodged in shipping. (see page 7, “Checking the Upper Tape Plate” if this has occurred.) Remove all packing material before using the machine.

Cut off and remove the plastic ty-rap used to secure the blade during shipping.

PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION

1. ADJUSTING TAPE ROLL GUIDES
   Adjust tape roll guides located inside the rear of the machine to accommodate the width for your tape. The guides should be adjusted to minimize roll movement from side to side, but should not be tight against the sides of the roll, which could create excessive drag.
   Using the thumbscrew, adjust the width between the guides slightly wider than the tape width. If the adjustment is more than ¼” or so, lift the back of the guides out of their slots, so they do not bind while turning the thumbscrew, then insert the guides back into the slots.
   Place the roll of tape into the machine and adjust the thumbscrew so the front end of the guides has approximately 1/16” of clearance on each side of the tape.
   

2. CHECKING THE UPPER TAPE PLATE
   If the upper tape plate has been dislodged in shipping, reposition it as follows: slide the tape plate under the feed wheel, by placing the slotted edge behind the feed wheel and sliding it down and forward. Move it all the way forward until the rectangular cutout is centered under the feed wheel. The rear sides of the upper tape plate should be positioned under the retaining tabs of the lower tape plate.
   

3. LOADING TAPE (wound adhesive side in).
   Take the roll and unwind about 12″. Place the roll in the machine so that the strip unwinds off the rear of the roll as the leading end is brought up toward the front of the machine with the adhesive side down. Thread tape between the tape guide adjustment screw and the roller below it. Lift the rear of the tape plate slightly and slide the tape leading edge forward under it and the upper feed wheel until it can be seen in the slot of the upper tape plate.
   

4. PREPARING THE MOISTENING BRUSHES
   Remove the water tank and brushes. Wash brushes thoroughly in warm water and soap or mild detergent. Place brushes back into the water tank. Note: the two brushes are beveled; place them into the tank, being sure each brush is positioned with the high side toward the front of the tank. Place tank and brushes back into the machine.
   

5. PREPARING THE WATER BOTTLE
   Fill bottle with water and place in bottle holder so that the spout of the bottle is in the tank.
   

6. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
   a. Attach power cord to the receptacle in the rear of the machine.
   b. Plug machine into a standard power outlet (115Vac – 60 Hz current only).
   WARNING
   FOR YOUR SAFETY all the metal parts of this machine are electrically grounded through a 3-
   wire power supply cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug which must be plugged into a 3-wire grounded type receptacle.
   If you are not sure the electrical system in your building is properly grounded, call a licensed electrician.
   c. When all connections have been made, turn on the power switch at the right front of machine. The power light should be illuminated and indicates the machine is ready for operation.

7. TOP HEATER SETTING
   Finding the correct setting for the tape you are using is a matter of simple testing. Turn the adjustment knob (clockwise) to the highest setting, then while using the machine, incrementally back off the control to the lowest temperature setting that best meets your needs.
   

8. SETTING WATER LEVEL
   The water level is factory preset to provide proper moistening of the tape adhesive for most types of tape and should not need to be adjusted unless the tape is not sticking to the box properly. If more or less water is needed for optimum performance of your tape, then the water level may need to be adjusted. The water level in the tank is controlled by the position of the water bottle nozzle which can be raised or lowered with the bottle bracket. To adjust the water level, loosen the thumb screw on the bracket slightly, then slide the bracket up for more water or down for less and retighten the thumbscrew.
   

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. After following the machine preparation instructions, including loading the roll of tape, you are now ready to operate the machine.
2. To dispense tape, just quickly touch the “key” for the length of tape you wish to produce. Only light momentary pressure is needed on the dispense “button”.
3. RANDOM LENGTHS – The button at the right front of the machine is for visually measured lengths of tape. As the button is held down, tape is dispensed. With a little practice, the operator can quickly develop his “time” sense and dispense lengths with considerable accuracy.
4. COLORED BUTTONS – Each dispense key on your Better Pack 755e is furnished with a color. These colors can be used as visual signals for the most frequently used tape lengths. Where it fits into your sealing operation, this simple system of color coding for frequently used lengths can, over a period of time, result in savings in both material and labor in addition to making the operator’s job of proper length selection much easier.
   TAPECULATOR – Better Packages offers a color-coded measuring device called a “Tapeculator” free to purchasers of Better Pack 755e machines. The Tapeculator is a strip that attaches to the packing bench and helps the packer determine the correct length of the tape required to seal each carton. This strip is color correlated with the colored “buttons” on Better Pack 755e machines. For example, when the Tapeculator indicates that a carton falls within the blue area of the strip, if the operator pushes the blue “button” on the machine, he will get the correct length of tape to seal that carton.

Recommended Maintenance

To ensure ongoing performance of your 755eS tape dispensing machine, regular maintenance is important.
Maintenance is quite simple and just takes minutes. Without regular maintenance, the efficiency of your equipment will be undermined. The frequency of maintenance depends on many factors, including the volume of machine use. Frequencies indicated below are “standard”…your frequency may vary.

Warning: Be sure the dispenser is UNPLUGGED before performing any cleaning procedures.

Clean Brushes – Weekly

Clean the brushes on a weekly basis or when adhesive build up effects proper moistening of the tape. The adhesive can prevent sufficient and even water flow to the tape causing poor moistening of the tape. Regular cleaning will extend the life of the brushes and insure that adhesive buildup will not cause performance to deteriorate.
Procedure:

1. Unplug power from the machine! Remove the water bottle and water tank.
   Caution: Heater may stay hot for a period after machine is off.

2. Remove the brushes from the tank to remove any dried adhesive. Notice how the brushes are positioned in the tank because they must be replaced correctly.

3. Wash the brushes with warm water and soap.

4. Place the brushes back into the water tank. It is extremely important that they are positioned correctly. The top of the brushes are cut at an angle. Shorter brushes go in the back. The longer length bristles must be toward the front of the machine (tank).

Notice: Installing the brushes backwards will cause excessive tape jams.
Never cut the brush tips to remove adhesive as they are cut at a specific angled and flagged to facilitate proper moistening. Cutting will most likely cause poor performance.

Cleaning the Shear Blades

In order for this dispenser to cut the tape well, the blades need to be free of adhesive, dust or any other materials. The adhesive that is laminated onto reinforced tape often accumulates on the dispenser’s blades. Even single layer Kraft paper tape without reinforcing yarn can cause an accumulation of dust and adhesive on the blades. These materials need to be cleaned off the blades. Use a scraper to remove the accumulation of adhesive, but never scrape the cutting edge because the blade may become dull and need replacement

Coating the blade with a light grade oil can help slow down the accumulation of adhesive.
Caution: The blade is sharp and can cut easily, so be careful working around i

General Machine Cleaning

The feed wheel pushes tape through the machine. Obstructions such as dirt or dried adhesive can divert the tape and cause it to jam. Periodical cleaning of the tape path will mitigate tape jams.

Procedure

1. Remove the upper tape plate that sets on the tape next to the feed wheel. Pull tape off from the lower tape plate if it hasn’t already been removed. Clean any dirt and adhesive from the upper and lower tape plates.
2. Lift the heater up and clean the bottom of it. Under the heater is a lower plate that the tape rides over. The lower plate and heater plate are separated by a small gap that helps the tape to move under the heater and onto the brushes with minimal obstruction. Pull down on the front of the lower plate to separate it from the heater plate. Clean between the plates the snap the lower plate back onto the heater plate. Be careful not to bend the lower plate. A bent plate can be a cause of tape jams.

LUBRICATION – Not Needed!

1. All vital moving parts of this machine have oil retaining porous bushings and should not require additional oil for the average life of the machine.
2. FEED WHEEL SHAFT – Do not oil this shaft. Oil can creep in through the bearings and effect internal parts.

FUSE REPLACEMENT

Main Fuse
The main fuse is located at the rear of the right side cover. The fuse is a 5mm x 20mm, 4 Amp, slow blow type. If after replacing the fuse, it blows again, a qualified service person should determine and correct the cause of the fault.
PCB Fuse
The fuse (F1) located on the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) under the right side cover is a 5mm x 20mm, 250 mA slow blow fuse. It is located in a service area and should only be replaced by a qualified service person.
CAUTION: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and rating of fuse

Better Packages, Inc.

Limited Warranty

Better Packages warrants each new machine and accessory to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal and proper use conditions. The following warranty periods from date of purchase apply.

Wearable parts such as shear blades, water brushes, motor brushes, side guide plates and upper tape guide plates are not covered under the warranty. The following wearable parts are warranted for 3 months from date of purchase:

1. Main Board
2. Solenoid
3. Main Motor

Warranty Conditions and Exclusions

Machines and accessories used for any improper or unintended purpose will not be considered for warranty protection. Any modification of the machines or accessories shall make this warranty null and void. Use of replacement parts other than genuine Better Packages replacement parts shall also make this warranty null and void.

Better Packages shall have no obligation to repair or replace (1) those parts failing due to operator misuse, carelessness, or due to any accidental cause other than equipment failure, or (2) parts that fail due to:

1. Misapplication, lack of proper maintenance, abuse, improper installation, or abnormal conditions such as temperature, moisture, dirt, or corrosive matter,
2. Inadequate cleaning, improper operating environment, improper utilities, or operator
3. Operations beyond the rated capacity of the
4. Alteration or servicing of the product by anyone other than an authorized representative of Better
5. Any attempt by the purchaser to repair or correct alleged defective In this event the purchaser is responsible for all expenses incurred.

IN NO EVENT SHALL BETTER PACKAGES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THESE PRODUCTS. THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES BOTH DURING AND AFTER THE TERM OF WARRANTY.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE (EXCEPT AS MAY BE OTHER\VISE PROVIDED BY LA\V).

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state.

Warranty Service

Better Packages will replace or repair (at the company’s discretion) any defective parts within the warranty period, on a no-charge basis. The Authorized Distributor/Service Center will furnish, without charge, necessary labor to service the machine.

For service under this warranty, call or write your nearest Better Packages Distributor/Service Center or Better Packages, Inc. Ansonia, CT at 800-237-9151 (US only) or 203-926-3700. To locate your local Authorized Distributor/Service Center, visit www.betterpackages.com

If customer wishes, with authorization from Better Packages or an Authorized Distributor/Service Center, a product may be shipped to Better Packages for warranty service. Any item shipped for warranty service must be shipped in the original factory carton and properly packed with the original protective packaging inserts or a secure carton that will properly protect the unit during transit. Any damage to machines or parts received improperly packed are the responsibility of the customer. All associated shipping or freight costs related to items shipped for service are the sole responsibility of the customer. Transportation charges on machines or parts returned to Better Packages for service must be prepaid by the customer. Customers will be responsible for freight expenses on parts or machines returned to them.

Better Packages’ ship-to address is: 4 Hershey Drive, Ansonia, Connecticut 06401

References

• Packing and Shipping Supplies | Better Packages - Better Packages
• Packing and Shipping Supplies | Better Packages - Better Packages

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