SOUTHWORTH
PALLETPAL STRETCH WRAPPER OWNER’S MANUAL 9
5. Position the crate beside the point where the machine
will be set up.
Warning!
The unit is attached to the skid using metal bands.
These bands are under high tension. The edges
are sharp. Wear safety glasses and gloves when
you handle or cut the banding.
6. Remove the metal banding which secures the ma-
chine to the pallet. Remove all packing material.
7. Remove the tower and set it aside.
Caution!
Be sure the film carriage is latched in position at the
bottom of the tower before you remove the tower
from the pallet. If you do not do this, the carriage
may slide as you remove the pallet.
8. Carefully remove the turntable assembly and place
it in the center of the setup area. Slide the disk and
drive belt assembly onto the floor. The best way to
do this is to make a ramp to the floor, using steel or
wood lengths. Slowly slide the disk and drive belt to
the floor using this ramp.
Caution!
When removing the unit from the shipping pallet, be very
careful to support the section of the machine where the
drive belt housing meets the turntable disk. This is the
weakest point, yet it is very important to the function of
the machine.
Caution!
During installation, do not tilt the unit more than 30 degrees
or drop it. This can cause the balls in the carrier plate to
become unseated. The machine may be damaged when
you start the unit.
Caution!
The unit must be installed on a smooth flat surface. If the
floor is not flat, this can create stresses in the base of the
machine. The machine may not work properly, or parts of
the machine may wear more quickly than they should.
9. Remove the remaining components and lay them out
on the floor.
10. If you have any questions about the steps in the in-
stallation process, please call Southworth Customer
Service at 1-800-743-1000.
Assembly
1. Install the tower and carriage assembly. Remove the
nuts and washers from the four studs on the tower
mounting plate.
2. Lift the tower and carriage assembly and position it
above the motor and tower mounting plate.
Warning!
The tower and carriage assembly weighs about 120
lbs. To prevent back injury, get a helper to assist with
this assembly. Bend your knees, and keep your back
straight as you lift.
3. Align the four holes in the tower base plate with the
studs on the mounting plate. Lower the tower and
carriage assembly onto the mounting plate.
4. Install and tighten the washers and nuts.
Warning!
Do not use the machine without tightening the bolts that
hold the tower and film carriage assembly. If you do not
do this, the tower may fall when you try to raise the film
carriage. You may be injured, or the machine may be
damaged.
Caution!
Do not move the machine once you have attached the
tower. If you must move the machine, disassemble the
tower first. If you strike the tower while moving the ma
-
chine, it is very easy to damage the machine.
Anchoring the Unit
Once the tower has been attached, the machine must be
anchored before you use it. The machine has holes for 7
lag bolts. See Fig. 1.
Caution!
Do not use the machine unless it has been firmly anchored
to the floor. If you do not do this, the machine may move
as it operates. This can create stresses, which may dam-
age the machine.
Electrical
Connections
Plug the power cord directly into a 115V AC outlet. Do not
use an extension cord. When possible, use a dedicated
service to provide power to the machine. This eliminates
voltage drops, which may cause the machine to work
erratically. The power source should have a 15-amp fuse
or circuit breaker.
