Advanced Poly-Packaging T-200, Operation Manual

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2) Guard Switch operation: to operate the seal
mechanism using the guard switch, the
footswitch must be unplugged and a “key” must
be inserted into the footswitch plug located at
the rear of the unit. When the key is plugged in,
the guard switch may be used to cycle the
machine. With the key in position and the
product is in the bag and the bag is in the
desired seal position, press downward on the
front center of the guard to begin the seal
operation. The guard is spring-loaded with a
micro switch mounted inside the panel (See Fig.
2-9).
CAUTION: Ensure your fingers are not in the seal area when pressing the footswitch or guard switch
or your fingers may be pinched or burned by the closing seal bar. Once the bag is sealed, pull
downward until the next empty bag is in the seal position, load the bag and continue the seal process.
2.10 Adjustable Shelf
The T-200 bagger is equipped with an adjustable support shelf which has two functions: 1) assists the
operator with seal position by allowing the operator to pull the bottom of the bag down to the shelf,
2) Supports heavier products when dropped into the bag. The shelf can be adjusted up and down by
loosening both thumb screws and sliding the shelf up and down, ensuring the shelf is level.
2.11 Pull Tension Adjustments
Since perforation strength is determined by bag width and thickness, pull tension adjustments may be
required to avoid bags separating or prematurely tearing at the perforation.
If the bag perforation tears prematurely while pulling the bag downward into the seal position, adjust the
tension of the film by 1) sliding one or more of the rubber grommets which are located on the front roller
in the top cover left or right, out of contact with the bag 2) loosening the roll chucks that contact the bag
roll core plugs.
If the roll unwinds or excess slack is in the web while pulling the bags into position, you may increase
tension by 1) sliding the rubber grommets toward the center of the roller and in contact with the bag or 2)
pushing the roll chuck inward, applying pressure to the core plugs and then tightening the thumb knob
screws that secure the roll chucks into position on the roll shaft.
2.12 Note on Seal Quality
After sealing the first bag and allowing the seal to cool, test the seal for strength by attempting to pull the
layers apart. Heat, dwell time and pressure affect the quality of seals. If the seal separates, increase the
seal time in small increments. Additionally, check the air pressure and increase the pressure in small
increments. After initial startup and after sealing several bags, you may decrease the dwell time slightly.
2.13 Bag Counter / Counter Reset
The T-200 Sealer/Bagger is equipped with a totalizing counter to count finished bags (counts seal
operations). Since seal operations are counted, any defective bags must be deducted from the count to
determine your production. A slide / locking switch is located on the counter which resets the count to
zero and then locks into position.
Note: Since the counter is battery operated, the count will be
displayed when the power is turned off.
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