Wexxar WF-10T, Operation And Service Manual

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WF-10T Case Former Operating Procedures
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6.3
Monitoring
6.3.1 Monitoring Machine Operation
The WEXXAR WF-10T is completely automated. It requires very little monitoring once it is
running. Monitoring the machine involves:
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Ensuring that the machine has enough flat cases stacked up in its hopper.
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Clearing the machine in case of a jam.
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Ensuring that enough tape is available in the DEKKA Tape Head.
6.3.2 Loading the Magazine
The case magazine must contain an adequate number of cases for proper operation. In addition,
note the following points:
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The cases must be right way up and properly folded.
Every case that is loaded
upside down or improperly folded will cause a jam. It is much easier to reposition the
case in the magazine than it is to clear a jammed machine. To configure the machine for
left- or right-handed cases, contact the Wexxar/BEL Customer Service Department.
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Some cases have an off-center mark printed on the folded edge. This is a great help in
spotting upside-down cases in the magazine. If your cases are bundled and strapped, do
not remove the strapping until you have placed the cases in the magazine. This keeps
the cases all aligned, and simplifies loading.
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Do not let the magazine quantity get too low.
If there is fewer than 12" of cases
in the magazine, the machine will stop until the empty magazine case quantity sensor
(PRS-01) is cleared.
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The magazine can be reloaded without stopping the machine, if desired. The
ergonomically engineered ‘Walk-In’ Magazine loads case blanks upright and in-line with
case forming.
a) Position a bound stack of case blanks in the magazine upstream from the
magazine pushers. Case blanks are aligned on-center and infeed supports will
adjust the width position symmetrically, supporting the blanks evenly on each
end. The level of the supports adjusts vertically to maintain the case bottom flap
score line datum level.
b) Pull the magazine pushers out and reposition each magazine pusher, one at a
time, behind the case furthest from the machine.
c) After the magazine pushers have been repositioned, remove any banding straps
that may be around the case bundles.
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Always load cases in the magazine standing vertically upright
. If cases sit at
an angle in the magazine, improper operation will result.
Figure 6-1: Walk-In Magazine