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Overview of status lines
There can be various causes of failure in the machine. Regular performance of maintenance
procedures can prevent a great number of problems from arising, ranging from crumpled
packaging and mechanical defects to sudden shutdown of machine systems. Solving most of
the problems related to packaging quality is a matter for the technical department however a
number of problems can also be solved by the operator. This is dealt with in detail in the next
paragraph. Always turn the machine off when attempting to correct a machine failure or a
fault in the supply systems. This is further explained in the next paragraph. If in doubt, or if
the problems are not included in this chapter, always call in the technical department.
Whatever the case, never attempt to repair the machine yourself.
7.1
Environmental factors
The machine may work inappropriately as a consequence of negative influences in the
immediate environment. A number of frequently occurring problems are detailed in Table 11.
Check whether the problem in question is, indeed, mentioned and then solve the problem.
The machine specifications, paragraph 1.4, list the environmental conditions required to have
the machine function properly.
Table 11 Environmental factors
Characteristic
Possible
problem
Cause
Solution
The status line reports
overheated components.
The surrounding
temperature is over
40
C / 104
F.
Some parts of the
machine are over-
heating.
Ensure that the
surrounding
temperature is
lower.
The touch screen or
another electrical systems
fails.
There is too much
humidity in the
immediate vicinity.
Condensation is
causing failures in
electrical
components.
Ensure that the
room is better
ventilated or
remove the source
of the humidity.
The packaging process
shows defects or parts of
the machine are not
moving smoothly.
The supply of
electricity, water or
compressed air is
not constant.
Unstable supply is
interfering with
machine processes.
Check that
tubes/pipes/hoses
are not squeezed
shut. If so, remove
the cause.
The status line reports
open covers.
The surfaces on
which the covers
rest are dirty.
The dirt causes
failure in the
magnetic sensors
fitted to the covers.
Turn the machine
off and remove the
dirt from the cover
and cover plate.
The packaging process
shows defects or parts of
the machine are not
moving smoothly.
The machine is not
level. This leads to
the frame being
distorted.
Parts of the
machine are in the
wrong position
relative to one
another.
Have the Technical
Department correct
the positioning of
the machine.
