CTM 360a series, Maintenance And Service Manual

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LABELER TYPE SETUP PROCEDURE
6-2
AIR BLOW APPLICATOR SETUP
The Air Blow Applicator is a versatile labeler in
the sense that many different label sizes can be
used without buying a new Pad or Manifold.
Products can also be labeled at a stand still
without contact. The Blow Box consists of two
Axial Fans mounted in the top of the assembly
that produce the vacuum needed to hold the label.
Inside the Blow Box are eighteen flexible tubes
that provide the air blast to apply the label. These
tubes may be arranged in a variety of ways to
apply many shapes and sizes of labels.
1.
Under Applicator Type in the Configuration Menu of the display, select “Air Blow” Applicator.
Also, indicate whether it is in a Right-hand or Left-hand configuration. If there were any Options
turned on, they will be turned off when changing Applicator Types. If the Dispense Direction is
changed and the Applicator Type Menu is exited, the Applicator will force the operator to cycle
the power to the Applicator before any other changes can be made.
2.
Place the Applicator as close to the product as you can without hitting it.
3.
Go through the General Setup Section of this Manual which starts on page 6-1.
AIR BLOW PEEL EDGE ALIGNMENT
1. Turn power on to the Applicator and make
sure it’s offline.
2.
Advance the web using the Drive Roller
and notice how the label feeds onto the
Grid. A normal paper label should deflect
5-10 degrees to the bottom surface of the
Label Grid. A stiffer label should feed
straight onto the Grid.
3.
To adjust the Peel Edge, loosen the two 1/4
S.H.C.S. screws on the Peel Edge
Faceplate and move the Assembly to a
position close to the Grid. Allow enough
room for the label and liner to pass between the Peel Edge and the Grid.
4.
Repeat step #2 to check label angle. Re-adjust if needed.
Note: The top of the Peel Edge should be slightly higher than the bottom surface of the Label Grid.
If a label on the Grid will slide back onto the Peel Edge, the Peel Edge is too low.