Advanced Poly-Packaging T-200, Operation Manual

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30. Place the Heater Bar on top of the Teflon sheet so that it fits through the rectangle window through
the Heater Plate. The Teflon will be between the Heater Plate and Heater Bar.
31. Replace the 2 socket head bolts and nuts.
32. Replace Teflon Shafts and springs.
Phase 3:
33. Slide Heater Bar Assembly back in.
CAUTION: When facing the T-200, the motor is on the left side. When reinserting the Heater Bar
Assembly use caution not to bump the motor as it will dislocate the Anti-Jam Circuit Board.
34. Replace and tighten socket head bolts.
35. Reinstall Pressure Bar.
36. Put a light film of grease on Shoulder Bolts and tighten.
37. Attach Lexan Cover
38. Connect Thermal Couple.
39. Reconnect right and left Heater Bar Connectors.
40. Reconnect both Heater Bar Sensors.
41. Replace Stainless Cover.
3.5 Heater Cartridge / Thermocouple Replacement
Since the heater cartridges are a normal wear item, they will require replacement when burned out, worn
or damaged. Heater bar life span may be increased by timely adjustment of Teflon, avoiding an exposed
heater bar. The heater bar cartridges are two cylindrical cartridges inserted in both ends of the heater bar.
If the heater bar is slow to reach the set temperature, one or both of the heater cartridges may require
replacement. Call APPI Service at (800)754-4403 for replacement instructions.
3.6 Description of Anti-jam Circuit
The anti-jam mechanism decreases the possibility of damage to the T-200 if product or other objects are
in the seal area. The operation of the anti-jam circuit should be tested prior to production on a daily basis.
To test the anti-jam circuit, see Chapter 2, Section 2.4.
Although the anti-jam unit may also prevent or decrease the opportunity for injuries during the sealing or
heating operation, the anti-jam is not designed as a safety device. If not adjusted properly, damage may
result from obstructions in the seal area or personal injury may result from fingers or hands being in the
seal area when sealing.
If properly adjusted, a jam is detected when: 1) the rubber pressure strip does not contact the Teflon at
one or both sides of the Teflon shield or 2) the spring-loaded Teflon shield is pressed prior to the rubber
pressure strip contacting the Teflon shield.
If these conditions are met, the pressure seal bar will retract and heat will not be applied to the heater
element.
The anti-jam mechanism consists of: 1) two cylinder magnetic switches which detect the cylinder
position and 2) two sensors that detect the spring-loaded Teflon Shield “U” channel position.
3.7 Anti-jam Adjustments / Testing
If the anti-jam circuit is not functioning properly, contact APPI Service for troubleshooting instructions.
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