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VL-HP
Service
& Operation Manual
U.S. TAX STAMPING
EQUIPMENT
Manufactured by United Silicone
an ITW company
3.0 Powering Up
There are 5 simple steps to turning on the VL-HP stamp machine:
Step 1: Check the glue tank, verifying sufficient hot melt glue is available
(see section 6.0 for information on the glue system)
Step 2: Turn on the electricity and compressed air.
(On electrical panel & pneumatic panel)
Step 3: Check for moisture in filter bowls-New bowls will auto drain
Step 4: Load the cartridge with the tax stamps into the stamp machine.
(refer to section 4 for information on loading stamps)
Step 5: Ensure all guards are closed and reset Emergency Stop
Turning on Electricity and Compressed Air
To start the VL-HP machine, it is necessary to turn on both electrical power and the compressed
air supply at the machine.
3.1 Electrical
Electrical power is turned on by turning the large knob on the electrical panel. This switch is
located on the door of the main electrical enclosure. The enclosure is on the back side of the
stamp machine. Turn the switch to the twelve o’clock position to turn it “ON”. To turn off the
power rotate the switch to the nine o’clock position. This switch is “Lock-Out, Tag-Out”
compliant and a lock can be applied with the switch in the “Off” position.
Figure 3.1 Electrical Lock-Out switch
After main power is turned on, the operator display panel will display a series of screens
followed by the main display screen.
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