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4A1-114/114KR & 4A1-2

MANUAL TENSIONERS

Summary of Contents for 4A1-114

Page 1: ...4A1 114 114KR 4A1 2 MANUAL TENSIONERS ...

Page 2: ...ng violently towards your face 3 TRAINING This tool must not be used by persons not properly trained in its use Be certain that you receive proper training from your employer If you have any questions contact your Signode Representative 4 EYE INJURY HAZARD Failure to wear safety glasses with side shields can result in severe eye injury or blindness Always wear safety glasses with side shields whic...

Page 3: ...ic shrink tube sleeve us applied over the label Contact your Signode Sales Representative if you have any questions 10 CUTTING TENSIONED STRAP A Keep all bystanders at a safe distance away from the danger zone shaded area and possible flying strap ends B Stand to one side of the strap being cut outside of the danger zone shaded area C Cut the strap ...

Page 4: ...2 Troubleshooting 16 Parts List 20 SPECIFICATIONS STRAP TOOL MODEL TYPE WIDTH THICKNESS SEALS 4A1 114 4A1 114KR Magnus 1 1 4 Min 031 Min to 050 4A1 2 2 Min 044 Min to 050 With the 4A1 114 and 4A1 114KR tools use only 1 1 4 wide minimum x 031 thick minimum hi tensile strap With the 4A1 2 tool use only 2 wide minimum x 044 thick minimum hi tensile strap Failure to use the proper tool or strap can re...

Page 5: ... characteristics Contact your Signode Sales Representative if you have any questions Tuck the strap end back into the dispenser when you are not using it Operating instructions are broken down into the following sequences 1 Placing strapping around a load 2 Inserting strapping into tool 3 Tensioning strap when on top of a load 4 Tensioning vertical strap for sides of a load 5 Tensioning strap for ...

Page 6: ...n during tensioning This could result in a sudden loss of balance casing you to fall If the load corners are sharp use edge protectors Failure to follow the above could result in serious injury or death 2 Thread the proper number of heavy duty seals on both straps Contact your Signode Sales Representative for recommendations Bend the lower inner strap backwards to hold seals in place Bend the uppe...

Page 7: ...osition Adjust the windlass so that the slot is in line with angle of strap 2 Insert lower inner strap in opening between gripper and base of tensioner until the strap is fully in contact with the inner wall of the base strap guide Make sure that the lower inner strap is inserted over the base foot Insert top outer strap fully into windlass slot Approximately 2 to 4 inches should extend beyond win...

Page 8: ...Signode Sales Representative 1 Bring tensioning handle upward allowing the gripper to contact the lower strap Rotate tensioning handle back and forth to take up slack in strap When strap is snug the operator should kneel perpendicular to the strap and apply the final tension using short tensioning strokes 2 Open sealer fully and center sealer jaws of sealer over each seal Crimp or notch each seal ...

Page 9: ... your Signode Sales Representative 1 Bring tensioning handle downward allowing the gripper to contact the lower strap Rotate tensioning handle back and forth to take up slack in strap When strap is snug the operator should stand to the side of the tool and apply the final tension using short tensioning strokes 2 Open sealer fully and center sealer jaws of sealer over each seal Crimp or notch each ...

Page 10: ...zontal use is the same as on the top of load operation After the slack strap is taken up final tension is applied by short push type strokes as illustrated below Note that a tensioner is used on each strap to ensure equal tension The sealing operation is also the same as for top of load use Refer to top of load instructions ...

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Page 12: ...lant to harden The top of the gripper plate must be only slightly above the top of the base Failure to install the gripper plate properly can cause a loss of strap tension TENSION HANDLE ASSEMBLY WINDLASS SHAFT AND RATCHET WHEEL 1 Remove the retaining wire 19 from the windlass knob 17 Remove the cap screw 18 from the windlass shaft 14 Pull the windlass knob off the end of the windlass shaft 2 Slid...

Page 13: ... to prevent windlass from turning as windlass slot can be damaged After cap screw is tightened install a new retaining wire as shown THREAD WIRE 19 THROUGH HOLD IN SCREW 18 AND THROUGH HOLE IN PIN 14 TWIST WIRE ENDS UNTIL SNUG Never use Loctite or any similar adhesive on handle pawl aligning set screw 3 as this could cause the handle pawl to stick and not engage the ratchet gear properly GRIPPER S...

Page 14: ...re a Ensure that the gripper release cam 24 is pinned to the cam push rod 27 with the roll pin 25 b Slide cam push rod spring 28 onto the cam push rod c Set gripper release cam assembly into the appropriate position in the base with end of the cam push rod extending through the hole in the base d Set pawl cam 6 in position in the base e Insert the gripper shaft into the base and through the grippe...

Page 15: ...e cam j Install the gripper 20 and gripper spring 22 NOTE After the tool is reassembled crank the tension handle several times to be sure that set screws 3 are not binding the handle pawl or base pawl If either pawl is binding turn the appropriate set screw counterclockwise 1 2 turn at a time and recheck each time by cranking the handle ...

Page 16: ...6 Dirt or rust has accumulated between gripper and gripper shaft preventing gripper from rotating 7 A bent or dirty cam push rod 27 or weak spring 25 prevents gripper shaft from rotating 1 While tensioning strap do not rotate the tensioning handle to the point where it will contact the gripper release cam This will result in a loss of strap tension 2 Replace gripper spring See Parts Removal and Re...

Page 17: ...DY 1 Handle pawl is clogged by dirt or rust preventing free movement of handle pawl 2 Tip of handle pawl is heavily worn or chipped 3 Teeth on ratchet wheel are heavily worn or chipped 4 Windlass shaft bushings 15 and 16 are heavily worn allowing windlass shaft to wobble This may cause improper ratchet wheel handle pawl alignment 1 Remove tension handle handle pawl spring and ratchet wheel Clean p...

Page 18: ...lass shaft to wobble This may cause improper ratchet wheel handle pawl alignment 1 Remove base pawl spring and ratchet wheel Clean parts and hole in handle yoke and apply light machine oil to moving parts See Parts Removal and Replacement 2 Replace base pawl and lubricate with light machine oil See Parts Removal and Replacement 3 Replace ratchet wheel and lubricate with light machine oil See Parts...

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Page 20: ...184 007184 Retaining wire 20 1 006758 006758 006758 Gripper 21 1 006787 006787 006787 Roll pin 3 16 x 1 22 1 006788 006788 006788 Gripper spring 23 1 005907 005907 005912 Gripper shaft 24 1 006765 006765 Gripper release cam 24A 1 005565 Gripper release cam 25 1 006738 006738 006738 Roll pin 5 32 x 3 8 26 1 006737 006737 006737 Cam retaining pin roll pin 5 32 x 1 27 1 006739 006739 006739 Cam push ...

Page 21: ...ole in pin 14 Twist wire ends until snug See Figure 1 above 2 Assemble Key Nos 13 15 and 16 with slot facing up 3 Do not apply sealant to small screws or to moving parts as liquid spreads easily 4 Clean tool at least once a week and apply light machine oil to all moving parts daily ...

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Page 24: ...e the tool is in Signode s possession for warranty repairs This warranty is void as to any tool which has been I subjected to mis use misapplication accident damage or repaired with other than genuine Signode replacement parts II improperly maintained or adjusted or damaged in transit or handling III used with improperly filtered unlubricated air or improper strapping material IV in Signode s opin...

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