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Troubleshooting Guide
Correction
Check machine specifications.
Boxes are narrower than
recommended, causing slippage
and premature belt wear.
Replace drive belts
Replace spring holder
Reduce spring pressure
Replace friction rings
Adjust belt tension
Check power and electrical plug
Set to correct current value
Evaluate problem and correct
Replace belt
Tension to 3.5 kg [7 lbs] per
adjustment section
Reposition tape drum
Check box specifications
Problem
Drive belts do not convey boxes
Drive belts do not turn
Drive belt break
Tape not centered on box seam
The Troubleshooting Guide lists some possible machine problems, causes and corrections. Also see Section
II,
"Troubleshooting", pages 15 and 16 for taping head problems.
Troubleshooting
Cause
Narrow boxes
Worn drive belts
Taping head applying spring
holder missing
Taping head applying spring set
too high
Worn or missing friction rings
Drive belt tension too low
Electrical disconnect
Circuit breaker not at correct
setting
Motor not turning
Worn belt
Excessive belt tension
Tape drum not centered
Box flaps not of equal length