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SERVICE MANUAL

555e

REV 10 10072022

Model BP555e

Tape Dispenser

BP555

SERVICE MANUAL

ETTER

ACKAGES

4 Hershey Drive Ansonia, CT 06401

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File Name: BP555e Service Manual Rev7.doc

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Page 1: ...SERVICE MANUAL 555e REV 10 10072022 Model BP555e Tape Dispenser 55e SERVICE MANUAL ER PACKAGES Drive Ansonia CT 06401 www betterpackages com File Name BP555e Service Manual Rev7 doc ...

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Page 3: ...eproduction disclosure or use of this publication is expressly prohibited as Better Packages may otherwise authorize in writing This manual contains part numbers for the 555es and 555esa model machines only If you have a different model machine please contact Better Packages Machinery Support at 877 447 4832 Option 4 or machsupp itape com If you or your service team choose machines may be sent in ...

Page 4: ... Control Board Replacement 15 Feed Wheel Blade Height Adjustment 16 Keypad Keypad Membrane Replacement 17 Feed Wheel Replacement 18 Front and Rear 20 Cover Assembly 20 Blade Oiler 21 Solenoid Repair 22 Solenoid Replacement 24 Thermostat Replacement 26 Heater Replacement 28 Motor Replacement 29 Motor Chain Adjustment 30 Connector Plate Assembly 31 Shear Blade Replacement 32 Length Sensor Replacemen...

Page 5: ... a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Before connecting the machine to the power mains verify that the electrical ratings of the machine match the electrical supply intended for connection otherwise do not connect If the correct power is not available contact the reseller Before ma...

Page 6: ...imum Roll Size Technical Data All specifications subject to change without notice Model BP555e S BP555e SA BP555e L BP555e LA BP555e M BP555e MA BP555e J BP555e JA BP555e F BP555e FA Length Unit of Measure Short Inch Short Inch Long Inch Long Inch Metric Metric Metric Metric Short Inch Short Inch Voltage 115V 60Hz 115V 60Hz 115V 60Hz 115V 60Hz 230V 50Hz 230V 50Hz 100V 50 60Hz 100V 50 60Hz 230V 50H...

Page 7: ...ce of bristles causing tape to catch Clumps of glue interfering with tape motion This issue may be worse when the brushes are dry and may be fine after fully moistened Lower Heater Plate Not snapped up and together with heater plate Bent Lower plate should not be curved so as to create a pinch point with the heater plate Dirty glue or tape stuck to top of plate Roll Guide Mis adjusted Roll guides ...

Page 8: ... the Feed Wheel as if you are loading tape 2 To the right is a small lever lift up on this lever The Blade should rise when this happens 3 Attempt to pull the tape out from under the Feed Wheel a If it removes too easily the Feed Wheel will need to be tightened b If you cannot remove the tape the Feed Wheel is too tight and will need to be loosened c If the tape can be removed with a constant pull...

Page 9: ...to be replaced Tape Feeds Slowly If the tape roll is free to turn and there is no tape jammed in the machine the most likely reason is bad tape wetting brushes Other issues could be Motor brushes worn Brushes will supply years of use under normal conditions but may wear out and need to be replaced Motor defective If motor brushes are good the motor may need to be replaced CodeTaper If a CodeTaper ...

Page 10: ...ll magnet located in the top cover is present It should be found opposite of the magnet reed switch 1 2 diameter circular disk or 1 X1 4 black rectangular switch depending on production year in the left side of the from when the cover is completely closed Only one magnet will be in either location Figure 1 Interlock switch circuit not plugged in Verify that the interlock reed switch is plugged int...

Page 11: ...r Always unplug your machine when performing service Rev 9 2022 11 CAUTION ALWAYS DISCONNECT YOUR MACHINE FROM ALL ENERGY SOURCES AND WEAR ALL PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PPE PRIOR TO CONDUCTING ANY MAINTENANCE ...

Page 12: ...brushes to clear the retaining bracket Be sure to replace the brushes in the tank correctly See Figure 14 1 Facing the brushes in the wrong direction can result in poor moistening and tape jamming Place the brush into an empty water tank The brush must be positioned with the longer bristles facing away from the machine When unsecured the top of all bristles should be parallel with the top side edg...

Page 13: ...he left cover 1 Unplug the machine 2 Remove water bottle tank and brushes 3 Remove the 5 screws holding on the left side cover Figure 15 1 a Be cautions as the keypad ribbons could tear 4 Remove the keypad ribbons Figure 15 2 5 Remove the switch connector from the controller board Figure 15 3 Removal of the right cover 1 Unplug the machine 2 Remove water bottle tank and brushes 3 Remove the 5 scre...

Page 14: ...iver To change the fuse on the connector plate part number ST 2341K 1 Unscrew the fuse holder Figure 16 1 flat head screwdriver 2 Remove old fuse and discard 3 Replace fuse with new one To change the fuse on the controller board part number ST 2128 1 Remove the left side cover Philips head screwdriver by removing 5 screws Figure 16 2 2 Unplug keypad ribbon Figure 16 3 3 Remove old fuse with flat h...

Page 15: ...ove 5 Philips screws holding the board to the frame Figure 17 2 7 Remove board from machine 8 Place new board in machine 9 Screw in 5 Philips screws into the 5 open spots on the board 10 Plug in all corresponding connectors a Power in b Power Switch c Solenoid d Motor e Heater f Length Sensor g RS232 h Tape Sensor ESA Model Only 11 On left cover plug keypad ribbons back into controller board 12 Be...

Page 16: ...st the tension on the tape by pulling the tape out from the back of the feed wheel see Figure 18 2 for direction a If tape is removed easily with little to no resistance the feed wheel will need to be tightened clockwise b If tape is very difficult to remove the feed wheel will need to be loosened counterclockwise 6 Move the lever back to its home position and remove the tape from the machine Figu...

Page 17: ...eypad can be ripped easily 4 Unplug keypad ribbons from controller board 5 Remove the keypad bezel by inserting a thin flathead screwdriver in between the keypad bezel and cover 6 Remove keypad 7 If membrane needs replacement remove it pulling the ribbon through 8 If membrane replacement is needed place new membrane feeding ribbon cable through cover 9 Place new keypad 10 Snap the bezel cover back...

Page 18: ...cting the keypad can be ripped easily 5 Unplug keypad ribbons from controller board 6 Loosen the 2 nuts holding the motor to the frame 7 Push the motor closer to the front of machine giving drive chain some slack 8 Loosen set screw holding drive sprocket onto feed wheel shaft 9 Remove the drive sprocket from the shaft 10 With the flat head screwdriver lift up on the retaining stop on the encoder w...

Page 19: ...he retaining stop 18 Place the drive sprocket back onto the shaft a End of shaft should sit at end of chamfer on the inner diameter of the sprocket 19 Tighten set screw on sprocket 20 Push motor back until drive chain is tight 21 Tighten nuts holding motor in place 22 Replace the right cover 5 Philips screws 23 On left cover plug keypad ribbons back into controller board a Be sure not to miss any ...

Page 20: ...hers in a safe place 8 Using flat head screwdriver remove the 2 E clip retaining rings holding the rear pin in place from the right and left side frame 9 Remove the rear pin 10 Remove the spring from the rear cover the assembly should now come free of the machine body 11 Align the new cover 12 Press the rear pin back into place 13 Using an E clip applicator or needle nose plier replace the clips o...

Page 21: ...To install the new one put the shaft in from the left side As the shaft is being inserted place the new oiler in and be sure that the shaft is going through the oiler 10 Do not put shaft all the way through Place the oiler spring at the right side holding it with a pair of needle nose pliers 11 The spring has to lay flat on the lower tape plate Then you can get the shaft to go through the spring 1...

Page 22: ...rocedure 1 Unplug Machine 2 Remove the water bottle and tank assembly 3 Remove right side cover 5 Philips screws 4 Remove left side cover 5 Philips screws be careful as the ribbons connecting the keypad can be ripped easily 5 Unplug keypad ribbons from controller board 6 Remove the tank shelf gray plastic housing bottom front of machine by pulling down on the top while pressing in on the side reta...

Page 23: ...o the solenoid body 15 Align the solenoid shelf and replace the 2 front screws 16 Tighten down all screws on the solenoid shelf 17 Reinstall the spring 18 Replace the access plate 19 Reinstall the baffle safety 20 Snap the tank shelf back into place 21 Replace the right cover 5 Philips screws 22 On left cover plug keypad ribbons back into controller board a Be sure not to miss any pins as this wil...

Page 24: ...id shelf might be a single piece and you will need to purchase the access plate and corresponding screws as well see below for all part numbers Part Numbers E55504801 Solenoid Shelf Assembly Optional E5552350 Access Plate Optional EA70 Access Plate Screw QTY 2 Tools Needed Philips head screwdriver 3 8 wrench Procedure 1 Unplug Machine 2 Remove the water bottle and tank assembly 3 Remove right side...

Page 25: ...r into the solenoid body 18 Align the solenoid shelf and replace the 2 front screws 19 Tighten down all screws on the solenoid shelf 20 Reinstall the spring 21 Replace the access plate 22 Reinstall the baffle safety 23 Snap the tank shelf back into place 24 Replace the right cover 5 Philips screws 25 On left cover plug keypad ribbons back into controller board a Be sure not to miss any pins as thi...

Page 26: ...s needed Philips head screwdriver Flat head screwdriver 5 16 Nut Driver Procedure 1 Unplug Machine 2 Remove the water bottle and tank assembly 3 Remove right side cover 5 Philips screws 4 Remove left side cover 5 Philips screws be careful as the ribbons connecting the keypad can be ripped easily 5 Unplug keypad ribbons from controller board 6 Unplug the heater from the controller board 7 Cut any t...

Page 27: ...s washer 26 Replace the heater knob 5 16 driver 27 Replace the heater knob cover 28 Place the lower heater plate in place on the new heater assembly 29 Reinsert the heater retainer shaft making sure it passes through both heater and lower heater plate 30 Optional recommendation replace the blade oiler page XX 31 Replace the retainer bracket 32 Tighten the bracket locking the shaft in place 33 Plug...

Page 28: ...own the wires for the heater 8 Loosen screw on the upper right side of frame holding the retainer bracket 9 From the right side remove the shaft holding the heater assembly in place a Remove old heater b Remove the lower heater plate this will be reused 10 Place the lower heater plate in place on the new heater assembly 11 Reinsert the heater retainer shaft making sure it passes through both heate...

Page 29: ...e the old motor pulling the wires through the machine 9 Feed the new motor wire through and plug into connector on the controller board marked mtr 10 Place the drive chain on the new motor and bolt the bracket into place 11 The two 3 8 nuts holding motor to the bracket may need to be loosened for proper drive chain tensioning 12 Slide the motor back until drive chain is taught 13 Tighten 3 8 nuts ...

Page 30: ...ht side cover 5 Philips screws 4 Loosen the 2 3 8 nuts holding the motor to the bracket do not remove the nuts completely Figure 1 5 Slide the motor toward the back of the machine until there is no more slack in the chain Figure 2 6 Tighten the 2 3 8 nuts locking the motor in place 7 Replace the right cover 5 Philips screws 8 Replace water tank brushes and water bottle Figure 1 Figure 2 ...

Page 31: ...rom the controller board 6 Remove 2 Philips screws holding connector plate to frame Figure 2 7 Remove the connector plate 8 Place new connector plate 9 Screw in 2 Philips screws connecting connector plate to frame 10 Plug the power and power switch into the controller board a Power on left power switch on right 11 On left cover plug keypad ribbons back into controller board a Be sure not to miss a...

Page 32: ...sily 5 Unplug keypad ribbons from controller board 6 Remove the tank shelf gray plastic housing bottom front of machine by pulling down on the top while pressing in on the side retaining clips 7 Remove the Baffle Safety 2 or 3 Philips screws depending on model 8 Loosen the screw on the upper right side of frame holding the retainer bracket 9 Lift the retainer bracket 10 Remove the 2nd shaft that h...

Page 33: ...s 15 Remove the spring from the upper blade by unhooking the springs from the pins Remove the blade 16 Remove the 2 springs 17 Replace the 2 springs with new ones 18 Replace the upper blade and hook the springs onto the pins 19 Replace the lower blade with the new shaft 20 Replace spring back onto yoke assembly 21 Reinstall the baffle safety 22 Snap the tank shelf back into place 23 Replace the ri...

Page 34: ...ard 5 Remove 2 Philip screws holding sensor to frame Figure 1 6 Cut tie holding sensor wire in place 7 Unplug sensor from controller board Figure 2 8 Screw 2 Philips screws into sensor holding it to frame 9 Plug new sensor into the controller board 10 Use cable tie to secure wire to machine 11 On left cover plug keypad ribbons back into controller board a Be sure not to miss any pins as this will ...

Page 35: ... sensor from heater assemble it should twist and pull out 6 Remove connector from controller board 7 Cut cable tie 8 Remove old sensor 9 Snap new sensor into place on back of heater assembly 10 Run wire to controller board 11 Plug into controller board 12 Use cable tie to secure wire to machine 13 On left cover plug keypad ribbons back into controller board a Be sure not to miss any pins as this w...

Page 36: ...36 Rev 9 2022 Parts Listing ...

Page 37: ...Better Packa Shelton CT 0648 BP555e ITEM REVISED 11 04 2011 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 17 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 32 33 34 62 37 55 48 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 49 51 39 22 19 18 36 50 52 53 54 56 47 58 60 35 12 15 ...

Page 38: ...06 E555 003 06 PAD E555 003 01 SW BP555e ITEM LIST REVISED 11 04 2011 NOTE METAL ENCODER DISK IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE REPLACE METAL ENCODER DISK WITH PLASTIC ENCODER DISK CONVERTING TO PLASTIC DISK REQUIRES A COMPATIABLE FEED WHEEL ASSY ITEM 47 P N E555 024 01 WHICH MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY ITEM 3 E555 031 00 RIGHT COVER ITEM 1 BEZEL ITEM 2 MEMBRANE SWITCH PAD ASSY ITEM 4 E555 071 01 SWITCH ASSY ...

Page 39: ...M 10 E555 132 01 BRUSH ASSY ITEM 11 E555 033 01 TANK ASSY ITEM 13 MOTOR BRACKET ASSY ITEM 14 E555 098 01 ASSY LIFT ROLLER BRACKET ITEM 15 E555 060 00 REAR PIVOT PIN ITEM 16 E555 090 00 SPRING EXTENSION SWIVEL ENDS ITEM 17 E555 030 00 LEFT COVER ITEM 18 E555 037 00 BOTTLE RETAINER ITEM 19 E555 036 00 WATER BOTTLE REVISED 11 04 2011 ITEM 12 E580 SA PIVOT ROD E580 RA RETAINER ...

Page 40: ...55 001 06 BP555e ITEM LIST REVISED 11 04 2011 ITEM 20 E555 160 01 ASSY BOTTLE CAP ITEM 21 E555 023 01 CONNECTOR PLATE ASSY ITEM 22 ASSY E555 BOARD ITEM 23 E555 069 01 SENSOR ASSY ITEM 24 E555 007 01 TOP HEATER ASSY ITEM 25 E555 136 00 LOWER HEATER PLATE ITEM 26 E555 084 01 LINK CUTTER LIFT CAM ITEM 27 E555 051 01 ROLLER ASSEMBLY ITEM 28 E555 032 00 TANK SHEL ...

Page 41: ... ES E555 005 01 EFA EMA E555 005 02 EJA E555 005 03 BP555e ITEM LIST REVISED 11 04 2011 ITEM 30 E555 014 01 SOLENOID SHELF ITEM 31 E555 049 01 CUTTER YOKE ASSY ITEM 32 SOLENOID ITEM 33 E555 050 01 BASKET ASSY ITEM 34 ND116 MOTOR CHAIN ITEM 36 SOLENOID SHELF ASSY ITEM 29 FM 20BX K BLADE KIT ITEM 37 E555 241 01 ASSY ROLLER PLASTIC ITEM 35 E555 235 0 ACCESS PLATE ...

Page 42: ...M 40 E555 053 01 IDLER ASSY ITEM 41 E555 137 01 LOWER TAPE PLATE ITEM 42 E555 018 00 UPPER TAPE GUIDE ITEM 43 E555 083 01 BAFFLE SAFETY ITEM 44 E555 077 00 CAM CUTTER LIFT ITEM 45 E555 074 01 SPRING ASSY ITEM 46 E555 019 01 VERTICAL TIE PLATE ASSY ITEM 47 E555 024 01 FEED WHEEL ASSY ITEM 49 E555 078 00 LINK CUTTER LIFT CAM ITEM 39 FM 18 SHEAR GUIDE ROLLER ...

Page 43: ...004 ITEM 50 E555 010 01 LEFT FRAME ASSY BP555e ITEM LIST ITEM 58 E555 011 01 RIGHT FRAME ASSY REVISED 11 04 2011 ITEM 51 ST 2929 KIT HEATER KNOB ITEM 52 E555 064 00 SIDE GUIDE ITEM 53 E555 079 01 CUTTER LIFT LEVER ITEM 54 E555 085 01 LINK CUTTER LIFT ITEM 55 SA10X FELT BRACKET ASSY SEE ITEM 38 FOR KIT ITEM 57 POWER CORD ITEM 56 FUSE CONNECTOR PLATE Thermostat ST 2313 ...

Page 44: ...ckages Inc Shelton CT 06484 MODEL PART NUMBER ESA EJA ELA EL ES ST 2341 EFA EMA ST 2490 MODEL PART NUMBER ESA EJA EFA ELA EL ES ST 484 EMA ST 2004 ITEM 50 E555 010 01 LEFT FRAME ASSY BP555e ITEM LIST ITEM 58 E555 011 01 RIGHT FRAME ASSY REVISED 11 04 2011 ITEM 51 ST 2929 KIT HEATER KNOB ITEM 52 E555 064 00 SIDE GUIDE ITEM 53 E555 079 01 CUTTER LIFT LEVER ITEM 54 E555 085 01 LINK CUTTER LIFT ITEM 5...

Page 45: ...2022 45 ASSORTED HARDWARE QTY PER MACHINE RETAINING RING FM 101 3 8 FM 94 5 16 ST 2337 3 16 0233760 5 32 MACHINE SCREW ST 1949 BURR WASHER BW1 4 THIN RETAINING RING WK2 E 623 QTY 1 2 4 2 QTY 26 QTY 4 QTY 1 2 ...

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