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FILM LOADING
caUTion! be sure emeRGencY STop is pushed
in before threading the film and pulled out
when the film is threaded.
1. Place the film on the film mandrel.
2. Set the Stretch Handle to the OFF position to release
film tension.
3. Follow the Film Feed Diagram and thread the 6 foot
film tail ALL THE WAY through the rollers.
4. Set the Stretch Handle to the OFF position to release
film tension.
5. Rotate the Stretch Tension Adjustment
Knob clockwise to increase film tension or
counterclockwise to decrease film tension.
6. Attach the film securely to the pallet. Tying the end
of the film in a knot often helps secure the film to
the pallet.
NORMAL SYSTEM START-UP
1. Place the film on the film mandrel.
2. Set the Stretch Handle to the OFF position to release
film tension.
3. Thread the film as instructed and attach it to the
product.
4. Set the desired numbers for top and bottom wrap
counts.
5. Select wrapping mode A or B.
6. Press the START button to initiate cycle.
STOP CONDITION
1. In the event of an emergency, press the STOP
button. This cancels the current wrapping cycle
and immediately stops the system. The turntable will
coast to a stop.
2. Correct the problem
3. Pull the STOP button out and perform normal system
start-up procedure.
noTe: after pressing the STop button, wait for
at least 60 seconds before pulling the button
back out. This will allow the microcontroller
card to completely turn off.
APPLYING REINFORCEMENT WRAPS
1. Press the START button as normal to initiate cycle.
2. As the carriage travels up, press and hold the
BANDING button. The carriage will stop and
reinforcing wraps will be applied.
3. Letting go of the BANDING button will resume the
cycle.
LESS
STRETCH
50
0
100
MORE
OFF
ON
Stretch Tension
Adjustment Knob
Film Feed
Diagram
Stretch Handle
(Off Position)
Stretch Tension
Indicator
Figure 10
