Signode AK200HDX-19, Operation, Parts And Safety Manual

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GENERAL
The SIGNODE AK200 Plastic Strapping Head is designed to be used for applying various
qualities of plastic strapping fully automatically.
The head is only part of the strapping installation, which consists of the main structure, chute
system and control panel.
In order to ensure trouble free operation it is important that all operation and maintenance
personnel have received adequate instruction about the operating sequence of the head.
Furthermore, it is important that all will be familiar with the operation and maintenance manual
as supplied with the strapping head.
When operating and maintaining the head, it is important to regard all safety regulations valid in
the country of operation and supplied by the appropriate safety board or organization.
NOTE:
Before starting the head, check feeding direction of strap drive.
For a long lifetime of the feed wheel ring, it is important that the feed wheel ring does not run
without strap during strap threading. The strap feed control time depends on the strap chute
size and must be set as short as possible (max. 0.5 sec longer as necessary to fill up the strap
chute).
The tension control time must always be set shorter than the overall feeding time so that the
strap cannot escape out of the head, and that always strap rests between feed wheel ring and
roller chain, see adjustments of roller chain 7.6 , page 19.