ITW Dynatec
Chapter 4
Installation & Setting-up Operation
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Apex Slot Die Applicator, Manual #40-47, Rev. 10.16
16. Start the unit (web material). Make sure that the material web runs even.
17. Activate the module solenoids for the adhesive application. Adhesive will be applied;
the adhesive film will be formed!
18. Production is running.
Daily operation
Purge the Applicator before every start of production respectively of a shift by allowing
the adhesive flows out until the adhesive film is clean and without tears.
Then switch off the adhesive and clean the extruder lip/ die from adhesive.
Bring the Applicator in work position and continue production.
4.5 Shut Down Procedure
CAUTION! RISK OF BURNS AND INJURY!
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Parts of the unit can be hot long after switching off.
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Always wear heat-resistant protective gloves and safety goggles!
Molten adhesives at operating temperature could cause heavy burns.
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Do not touch the hot surfaces or parts without wearing heat-resistant
protective gloves!
Do not switch off the controller and the main switch, if the unit has to be operated
by weekly timer.
Effect following steps for switching the unit off:
1. Switch all pumps respectively motors off.
2. Switch the main switch off!
Removing dirt:
Remove dirt from all unit components immediately.
Wooden scrapers, lint-free cloth with thinner or cleaner may only be used for cleaning.
Metallic scrapers or other tools made from steel, like knife or blades, may not be used
under any circumstances.
