Advanced Poly-Packaging T-200, Operation Manual

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Note: If the sealer bar touches the front of the machine, and immediately reverses, this is an Anti-Jam
condition. Something is obstructing the sealing area, the main air pressure is too low, or the Anti-Jam
sensors need adjusted.
Note: Excessive seal time can cause burns in the Teflon sheet and the bag and decrease the life of the
heater bar.
CAUTION: THE SEAL BAR IS HOT! DO NOT PLACE FINGERS IN THE SEALING AREA.
2.6 Air / Seal Pressure Adjustments
To obtain good consistent seals, air pressure must be adjusted. The pressure valve is located on the rear
of the unit. Typically, the air pressure is set to a constant pressure of 40 to 50 psi. To increase the
pressure, pull the black knob outward, away from the machine and then turn clockwise; then push to knob
inward to lock into position. To decrease pressure, pull the knob outward, turn clockwise and press the
knob inward.
2.7 Blower / Bag Opening
The T-200 Sealer/Bagger is equipped with a 6” wide air knife and flow control valve to ensure that the
bags blow open quickly and consistently. Since the air knife speeds up air, compressed air is conserved.
Adjust the volume of air with the Blower flow control valve located on the rear of the unit (bronze knob).
To slow or reduce the volume of air, turn the knob counterclockwise; to increase the air flow, turn the
knob clockwise. Begin by turning the blower all the way down and increase slightly until the bags blow
open continuously and consistently. Once adjusted, there is a locking nut to prohibit the knob from
loosening.
Note: Excessive air flow can cause the bag to move around and product to possibly spill from the bag.
2.8 Funnel Position
The funnel can be tilted in or out and adjusted closer or further from the bag opening. Typically, the
bottom of the funnel is positioned approximately ½” from top of the bag opening. The funnel bracket
assembly can be pushed inward, closer to the bag dependent upon production dimensions.
Note: If the funnel is too close to the front plate, air flow may be blocked causing the bag not to blow
open.
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, do not operate the T-200 without guards, covers and funnel in
position.
2.9 Sealing the Bag / Foot Switch or Guard Switch Operation
Carefully pull the bag downward into the sealing position and load the product by allowing the product to
slide down the funnel.
Once the product is in the bag, the bag can be sealed or left unsealed.
To start the seal operation of the bagger, the operator has two options: 1) footswitch operation or 2) guard
switch operation, described as follows:
1) Foot switch operation: when the footswitch is plugged into the back of the bagger, pressing the
footswitch will begin the operation of the sealer mechanism. The guard switch is disabled when the
footswitch is plugged in.
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