Rev. 4/23/2019
SWA-54 MANUAL
Copyright 2018 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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Introduction
Vestil's Medium Duty Powered Stretch Wrap Machines offer the same great features as our standard duty
machines in a 5,000-lb capacity unit. Standard features include a powered turntable and counterbalanced mast.
Press the foot pedal to rotate the turntable. Film placement is manually controlled by moving the carriage
assembly up and down the mast. Film tension is controlled by an adjustable friction brake assembly. The wrap
holder accepts rolls that are at least 10” long and up to 20” long. Each unit ships with the mast disconnected so
minor assembly is required (raise the mast and clamp it in place). The standard manual wrap carriage is
upgradable to a powered, 120 volt, single phase, AC powered version (suffix –PMO). Units equipped with
powered masts use a hand held control to raise/lower the film.
Installation
Review this entire instruction manual before installing the stretch
wrap machine. Contact the Technical Service
department at (260)665-7586 for answers to questions or problems that arise during installation or for information
about optional features not covered in this instruction manual. The department can also be contacted online at
http://www.vestilmfg.com/parts_info.htm
•
Do not use
this machine until it is rem
oved from the shipping crate and securely anchored to the floor.
• I
nstallation must comply with all laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, etc. applied to the machine in the
jurisdiction where it is located.
• Verify that the
equipment is suited to the environment where it will be used.
• This machine should
be installed only by trained, competent personnel. In particular, the electrical aspects of
the installation must be performed by an electrician.
• Choose a
n obstruction-free site to install the machine. Make sure that the largest load that could be applied to
the turntable will be able to rotate freely before anchoring the machine to the floor. Also consider factors such
as proximity to vehicle traffic (pallet trucks, fork trucks, etc.) when selecting an installation site. The site should
afford both the machine and its operator(s) protection from injury and damage.
The following tools and equipment is needed for a typical installation:
A. Lift truck or hoist: Equipment to unload the machine from the freight truck and to set it in place at the
installation site.
B. Concrete surface: The surface must be smooth, level, adequately strong to support the machine (SWA-54 =
1,371 lb.; SWA-60 = 1,444 lb.) and a full capacity load (5,000 lb.).
C. Tools to attach the machine to the concrete surface: Masonry drill, a masonry bit, hand tools, grout, and steel
shims. Your facility engineer should select the optimal hardware for anchoring the machine to the floor.
D. Electrical service: A power supply circuit and disconnect matching the motor voltage and current requirements
of the machine. Electrical specifications are provided on the machine’s data label and labels on the electrical
control enclosure. Also refer to
Turntable Electric Circuit Diagram
on p. 12. Overcurrent and short circuit
protection are mandatory.
NOTE:
Static electricity is produced on the stretch-wrap film as it pulls off the roll. The static effect might intensify
in dry air. Apply ESD (electrostatic discharge) dissipation methods to reduce static.
Installation procedure:
1. Move the machine to its installation site. If using a fork lift to move the
machine, insert the forks back-to-front. Adjust fork spacing to align
with the fork tubes. Do not damage the electrical components,
especially the cable, while mounting the machine on the forks.
Transport the machine to the installation site.
2. Stand the mast assembly upright. Pick
it up and set the mounting bracket on
the frame next to the motor. Align the
holes in the corners of the mounting
plate with corresponding holes in the
frame. Attach the plate to the frame
with the fasteners shown (1 set of
fasteners in each of the 4 holes).
3. Remove the counterbalance
retaining screw located
approximately 12” from the bottom of
the mast.
Front
Back
Bolt
(11105)
Washer
(33008)
Mounting
plate
Carriage
(Stretch
Wrap
Holder)
