Bale Band-It GFC 100, Operator'S Manual

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Operator’s Manual 38
- Check the air gap distance between the Horizontal Plunger reed switch and the
magnet. The distance should be a maximum of 3/8 inch (9 mm). If it is within the
suggested range then the reed switch needs to be replaced.
If the Horizontal Plunger cylinder is partially retracted,
- Check that a bale or foreign object is not preventing the Vertical Plunger cylinder
from retracting.
- Hydraulic power or hydraulic return has been disconnected or shut off from machine.
This circuit has a 2-position valve and cannot be partially extended unless power or
return has been disconnected or shut off.
If the Horizontal Plunger cylinder is still extended,
- Check that hydraulic power is still on to the machine and that return line is still
connected.
- Check that a bale or foreign object is not preventing the Horizontal Plunger cylinder
from retracting.
- Check that the directional valve is not stuck.
008 Timer Delay Error
- Disengage hydraulic power and unplug main power cord. Wait for approximately 10
seconds, plug back in and engage hydraulic power.
009 Waiting for Horizontal Plunger reed switch to be on.
Note: After the machine has retracted the Horizontal Plunger cylinder, the Horizontal
Plunger reed switch should be lined up with a set of magnets, which turns the switch on.
This is what the machine is waiting for.
If the Horizontal Plunger cylinder is fully retracted,
- Check the air gap distance between the Horizontal Plunger reed switch and the
magnet. The distance should be a maximum of 3/8 inch (9 mm). If it is within the
suggested range then the reed switch needs to be replaced.
If the Horizontal Plunger cylinder is partially retracted,
- Check that a bale or foreign object is not preventing the Vertical Plunger cylinder
from retracting.
- Hydraulic power or hydraulic return has been disconnected or shut off from machine.
This circuit has a 2-position valve and cannot be partially extended unless power or
return has been disconnected or shut off.
If the Horizontal Plunger cylinder is still extended,
- Check that hydraulic power is still on to the machine and that return line is still
connected.
- Check that a bale or foreign object is not preventing the Horizontal Plunger cylinder
from retracting.
- Check that the directional valve is not stuck.