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Third Edition, Nov 2016
ACS V4.2
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Section D. ACS System Operations
The can lid hooks onto the can but topples the can rather than releasing onto it as it passes by.
Solutions
The tension on the lower elastic is too high – loosen elastic tension OR
The cans are under filled – try to reduce foaming in the cans. If the machine has been stopped for any length of
time there may be warm beer in the lines that is causing under filling. Bleed the warm beer out until foaming stops
and then start again. If cans are still under filled, see D.9.3 Filler Troubleshooting on Page 35.
D.9.2.3
Can lids jam at the top of the lid feed slide
Problem Symptoms
Frequent jams occur with multiple lids accumulating in the top of the lid slide.
Solutions
This usually arises because of a miscount of lids when starting after an e-stop due to can jams or misfeeds.
When there are no cans on the conveyor waiting to be loaded on the seamer there should be 6 or 7 ends in the
lid slide.
However – if there are cans (with lids on them) waiting to be seamed when you press the start button, you must
deduct one lid from the lid slide for every can that is waiting to be filled.
A new can lid is dispensed into the lid slide for every can that touches the sensor at the end of the line. If you start
with too many lids in the lid slide it can overfill which will cause a jam at the top.
ALWAYS count the lids in the slide prior to restarting after a can misfeed.
D.9.2.4
Cans stick in lid slide or do not fully descent. Lids miss the can.
Problem Symptoms
Cans stick in lid slide, do not fully descend or lids miss the can altogether.
Solutions
1.
Clean lid slide. There may be debris or beer in the lid slide that needs to be removed.
D.9.3
Filler Troubleshooting
D.9.3.1
Fill head does not descend when cans are in place
Problem Symptoms
Fill head does not descend when cans are in place.
Possible Causes & Solutions
1.
Count-in sensor did not count 5 cans. Press the start button. If the head descends immediately this is a counting
sensor issue. Occasionally cans may pass the sensor without being counted, particularly if they have a slight
indentation in them causing them to miss the sensor. If this happens frequently (several times an hour or more),
it may be necessary to reposition the count-in sensor. Loosen the nuts that hold it in place and thread it into the
plastic holder so that it is closer to the cans as they pass by. Retighten.
2.
If pressing the start button has no effect check the sensor on the top of the fill head air piston. The green light on
the sensor should be on. If it is not on, try repositioning the sensor (move it up or down until the light comes on