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TROUBLE SHOOTING

Apparent Problem 

CheckPoint 

Solution

Cut-off rod fails to heat properly 

First Check the Fuse.Then test the 

Replace if necessary

 

cut off rod, using the procedure below

 

“Testing the Cut-Off Rod”.

Hot plate Fails to Heat or Overheats 

Visually inspect the wire and 

If burning or short circuiting

 

connections under the hot plate for 

does not show, replace

 

burning and replace if burnt. 

the thermostat. If burnt replace

 

Visually inspect the lead on the 

element.

 

heating element for burning and

 

replace if burnt.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE BULLETIN

The Winholt Film Wrappers are used to apply a thin plastic film or protective plastic covering over packaging. They 
consist of a film dispensing mechanism, a heated cut off rod, and a heated plate for sealing the film.

DISPENSING MECHANISMS: AXLE
The Dispensing Mechanisms of film is axle. Model accepts film roll widths up to 18”. Contact your film supplier for 
application information regarding film thickness and color.

HEATED CUT OFF ROD
The Heated Cut-off Rod cuts the desired length of film. The temperature is factory preset and controlled electronically.

HOT PLATE SEALING
The Hot Plate is an aluminum casting with a bolt-on element. The operator seals the ends of the film on the Hot 
Plate. The thermostat which is mounted under the hot plate is adjusted by a plastic knob mounted on the right side 
of the hot plate. Adjustment ranges from “off” to a maximum of 410°F. Temperature setting is determined by film 
thickness, air temperature (kitchen or cooler) and operator’s speed.

REPLACEMENT PARTS: Are interchangeable.
Our parts can be purchased from:  Parts Direct @ 888-612-4892
     GCS 

Service 

Parts 

800-822-2303

     Heritage 

Parts 

800-458-5593

ELECTRICAL LOAD
Unit is rated at 8 AMPS, 115 VOLTS
Electrical Loop is rated @ 8 AMPS, 115 VOLTS, Overall 750 WATTS

LOADING THE FILM AXLE

1.  Loosen all Wing Nuts. Swing out right and left Bearing Blocks.

2.  Lift out the Axle Assembly. Unscrew Wing End Cap, position Pin End Cap for
  correct film width, secure with Pin and 0-Ring.

3.  Position the cardboard core of the Film Roll against the taper
  of the Pin End Cap. Make certain that the film will dispense
  from the bottom of the roll.

4.  Replace Wing End Cap and Screw tightly.

5.  Replace Axle and Film onto the Lower Bearing Blocks. Swing Upper Bearing Blocks
  back into place. Tighten and adjust Wing Nuts for desired film tension.

4 1/4"

22 1/4"

26"

4 11/16"

8 7/16"

PLATFORM

14 23/32"

5 19/32"

HEATED PLATE WITH 

TEFLON COVER

CUT OFF ROD

FILM AXLE

FILM ROLL AXLE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1.  Install Bearing Block Assembly (A) on the left side of Base, line up holes
  and insert Carriage Bolts (B) and tighten using Wing Nuts (C).

2.  Repeat step (1) on right side of Base.

3.  Loosen all Wing Nuts (D) on Bearing Blocks on both sides
  to loosen top of Bearing Blocks, and then rotate top to
  expose Film Roll Axle Slots.

4.  Install Film on Film Roll Axle (F), tighten Core Adapter Wing
  Nut (G), and insert in slots in the bottom of the Bearing Blocks.

5.  Rotate the top of Bearing Block to cover shaft of Film Roll Axle,
  and tighten Wing Nuts (D) to the required tension.

TESTING THE CUT-OFF ROD

1.  Disconnect the “red” CUT-OFF ROD wires from terminals 4 and 5.

2.  Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance across “red” terminal wires, reading should be approx. 195 Ohms.
  If there is no reading - replace CUT-OFF ROD..

A

C

E

D

G

F

B

C

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