Wexxar WF30T, Operation And Service Manual

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B E L 2 9 0 F
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65-35-1 06/17/09
I
NSTALLING THE
T
APE
H
EADS
Tape dispensing heads are mounted using the pins on their sides. These pins fit into corresponding slots
in the upper and lower tape head mounting brackets. Machines are usually shipped with the tape heads
secured in their brackets but for reinstalling tape heads, lower them into the brackets. Align the pins on
the side of the tape heads with the slots in the brackets as follows:
1. On the bottom tape head, slide the rear pins on the head down and back into the ‘key’-shaped slots.
The front pins will then drop into vertical slots of the bracket. The head is held in place by its own
weight.
2. On the top tape head, both the front and rear pin heads engage the key-shaped slots in the tape head
mount. Push the top head back in its holder to secure it between spring-loaded retainers so that it will
not move out of position.
Please consult the tape head manual for instructions on the mounting of tape rolls and the proper
threading of tape through the applicator head.
P
OWER
C
ONNECTIONS
Electric
The BEL 290 is equipped with single phase 110-120 VAC electrics to NEMA 12 specifications. A 1/2
horsepower TEFC motor that draws eight amps powers the drive system. A minimum AWG 14 gauge
power extension cord with standard three-pin connection must be used to connect the machine to the
power source.
If any electrical connections are needed to install the machine, they must be handled by a qualified
electrician in your jurisdiction.
Compressed Air
The BEL 290 requires an air supply, which must be clean and dry, with a PSI between 80 and 120 and an
optimal pressure of 90 PSI. The volume of air required for the BEL 290 is rated at 0.1 C.F./cycle at 90
P.S.I. (6 Bar). As well, the incoming air supply line must be of sufficient diameter to provide an adequate
amount of air without pressure drops when the machine is cycling. A 1/2” air line size is recommended.
One of the most common causes of inconsistent machine performance is inadequate air supply.
Therefore, the foregoing requirements must be carefully observed to assure satisfactory operation.
The BEL 290 is equipped with an electric air ‘ON/OFF’ valve, an air filter/regulator and second
coalescing filter which should be checked periodically to ensure that the air pressure is regulated to the
proper setting, and that the filters are not contaminated.