Tube-Line TL1700SR, Operator'S Manual

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Section 5: Operating Procedure 5-1
Section 5: Operating Procedure
The following method dictates how to operate the TL1700SR Tubeline Individual Wrapper.
Before wrapping bales you will need to attach the wra
pper to the drawbar on your tractor. Plastic film rolls must
also be installed to wrap your bales with. Note:
Use high quality plastic film only.
Plastic Wrap Requirements
It is recommended that a minimum of six (6)
layers of film are applied to the bale. If the material being
wrapped is of a hard or stemmy nature it may be necessary to apply eight (8) layers to ensure a good airtight
package. The operator needs to ensure that the bale is properly corrected.
It is good practice to periodically check the bales after being wrapped for any torn, split, or punctured plastic
film. If the stubble in a particular field has a tendency to puncture the plastic film, it is strongly advised to wrap
the bales at the stack, where there may be more control over the ground conditions.
To determine the number of table rotations required to wrap a bale carry out the following procedure:
1.
Count the number of table revolutions to cover the bale completely with plastic film.
2. Add 1 to this number.
3.
Multiply this amount by 3 (for 6 film layers) or 4 (for 8 film layers).
Example: Number of rotations to cover bales: 8
Number of rotations to apply 8 layers of film = (8+1) x 4 = 36 rotations
To Install Plastic Wrap Film
1. Raise spring loaded plastic holders.
2. Lift plastic rolls onto lower plastic holders.
3. Guide top of plastic rolls under spring loaded plastic holders.
4. Lift handles to snap spring loaded plastic holders into tops of plastic rolls, this will hold them in place while
in use. ( Fig.4.1 )
Plastic from the factory has a natural tack on the inside. In the event of the plastic being stored for an extended
period of time the tack may migrate to the opposite side. To test for tacky side fold plastic inside to inside and
pull apart. Fold opposite way (top to top) to determine tackier side.
The rolls of plastic should be installed with the tack on the inside of the plastic film next to the bale silage. The
plastic then passes over the plastic roller and is threaded through the two aluminum rollers on the Tensioner as
shown in the diagram (
Fig.4.3
). The two aluminum rollers rotate at different speeds, causing the plastic to be
stretched. It is very important that the plastic goes over the slow roller first and the faster roll second. If there is
any question, which is the faster roller:
Turn one roller by hand and watch the speed of the other roller, this should help you determine which is the
fast and slow roller. When the plastic is installed correctly, it should stretch tight on the bale to form a smooth
wrapped bale.
Note: Plastic rolls have a 4” overlap to provide better sealing ( Fig.4.2 ).