Summary of Contents for IPS 555ES
- Page 1 ® Better Pack 555e Series Model 555eS & 555eSA Electronic Tape Dispenser BP555e Series OPERATING MANUAL BP P/N: MAN-555e-OPR File Name: BP555e-OPERATING MANUAL-26May15.doc...
- Page 2 This publication contains information proprietary and confidential to Better Packages. Any reproduction, disclosure, or use of this publication is expressly prohibited except as Better Packages may otherwise authorize in writing. IPS Packaging 110 Jack Casey Ct Fountain Inn, SC 29644 Phone: 800-277-7007 Web: www.ipack.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Better Packages Table of Contents Section 1 - Unpacking and Setup Unpacking ........................... 5 Checking the Contents ........................ 5 Fill Out the Warranty Card ......................5 Adjusting the Roll Guides ......................5 Loading the Tape ........................6 Checking Upper Tape Plate ......................7 Installing the Bottle and Water Tank .................... - Page 4 Better Packages Table of Contents Section 4 – Maintenance Washing the Tank, Brushes, and Bottle ..................24 Cleaning the Shear Blades ....................... 25 Suggested Preventative Maintenance Schedule ............... 25 Clearing Jams ........................... 26 Changing the Fuse ........................27 Lubrication ..........................28 Cleaning............................
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Page 5: Section 1 - Unpacking And Setup
Better Packages Section 1 Unpacking and Setup UNPACKING When you open the top flaps on the box for the tape dispenser, there will be instructions for removing the tape dispenser from its packaging. Save the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit at some future time. -
Page 6: Loading The Tape
Better Packages Section 1 Unpacking and Setup Procedure: 1. Remove a guide from its current position by grasping the guide, lifting it up and pulling the bottom of it to the rear of the unit. See Figure 2. 2. Reinsert each guide pressing it first into the front slot and then into the bottom slot. See Figure 3. Insert all four tabs the same number of slots from the outside edge. -
Page 7: Checking Upper Tape Plate
Better Packages Section 1 Unpacking and Setup CHECKING UPPER TAPE PLATE Make sure the upper tape plate is in its proper position as shown in Figure 6. If the plate is not correctly positioned: 1. Hold the upper tape plate by its rear edge, See Figure 7, and guide it forward so that the front slot centers around the drive wheel. -
Page 8: Installing The Bottle And Water Tank
Better Packages Section 1 Unpacking and Setup INSTALLING THE BOTTLE AND WATER TANK 1. Insert the brush assembly in the water tank. The brush assembly must be tilted toward the dispenser so that the cotter pin will clear the retaining bracket as it is pressed into place. See Figure 8. Then rotate the brush forward so that it seats flatly on the bottom of the water tank. - Page 9 Better Packages Section 1 Unpacking and Setup CAUTION: Under normal operating conditions, the bottom of the heater assembly may be HOT. Handle the assembly ONLY by the tabs sticking out from the sides. See Figure 9. Use these tabs to raise and lower the heater assembly The tank will...
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Page 10: Mount The Dispenser To The Work Bench (Optional)
Better Packages Section 1 Unpacking and Setup MOUNT THE DISPENSER TO THE WORK BENCH (OPTIONAL) The dispenser may be bolted to the work bench or table that it sits on. The main reason to do this is the dispenser can’t be knocked off the bench-top should someone bump into it. The dispenser is shipped with four (4) rubber feet attached to the bottom panel by 10-24 Phillips head screws. - Page 11 Better Packages Section 1 Unpacking and Setup Use this port for optional pedal control or AMD-1 Fuse Holder Attach the A/C Power Cord here FIGURE 13 – The Electrical Panel There are two other components on the electrical panel: • The 9-Pin female connector that can be used: On Standard and Automatic models to attach a pedal switch.
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Page 12: Turn The System "On
Better Packages Section 2 Operation TURN THE SYSTEM “ON” Turn the power switch to the “ON” (up) position. The switch will light and the dispenser will “beep” once. See Figure 14. FIGURE 14 - On/Off Switch Location ADJUST THE SETTING ON THE HEATER ASSEMBLY Finding the correct setting for the tape you are using is a matter of simple testing. -
Page 13: Select The Tape Length (Standard Model)
Better Packages Section 2 Operation SELECT THE TAPE LENGTH (STANDARD MODEL) Pressing a button or combination of buttons allows you to dispense tape in lengths from 4” to a maximum of 120” in increments of ½”. See Figure 16a. Better Pack PLUS Button Adds ½”... -
Page 14: Select The Tape Length (Automatic Model)
Better Packages Section 2 Operation SELECT THE TAPE LENGTH (AUTOMATIC MODEL) Pressing a button or combination of buttons allows you to dispense tape in lengths from 4” to a maximum of 120” in increments of ½”. See Figure 16b. A Button Press to place the unit in Automatic mode (light will be “on”... -
Page 15: To Dispense A Length Of Tape Equal To A Number Button Length
Better Packages Section 2 Operation TO DISPENSE A LENGTH OF TAPE EQUAL TO A NUMBER BUTTON LENGTH: Press To dispense 42” Press To dispense 15” TO DISPENSE A SPECIFIC LENGTH NOT ON A NUMBER BUTTON: • You can add or subtract ½” increments from any number button length. •... -
Page 16: To Dispense A Length Of Tape Twice The Length Of A Number Button
Better Packages Section 2 Operation Press the button once for each ½” you want to subtract from a number button. For example: • To dispense 42-½” of tape, press the button once (to subtract ½”) and then press the button. A 41-½” length of tape is dispensed. •... -
Page 17: To Repeat The Length Previously Dispensed (Standard Model)
Better Packages Section 2 Operation TO REPEAT THE LENGTH PREVIOUSLY DISPENSED (STANDARD MODEL): The dispenser “remembers” the last length of tape dispensed and stores that value in its memory. Pressing the REPEAT key dispenses the same length of tape that was previously dispensed. This is especially handy if you are dispensing a tape length that was adjusted using the or the buttons. -
Page 18: To Activate Automatic Mode
Better Packages Section 2 Operation REPEAT START Remove the piece of tape, press a six inch piece of tape will be dispensed. In this way, any two lengths can be memorized by the unit's electronics and can be repeated using: REPEAT 2 REPEAT ENTER... -
Page 19: To Repeat Three Tape Lengths Automatically
Better Packages Section 2 Operation TO REPEAT THREE TAPE LENGTHS AUTOMATICALLY: First make sure the memory is clear of any lengths previously stored. To do this, press “A”, the indicator turns off. Remove any piece of tape that may have been dispensed and not removed. Press “A” again. The indicator lights (red) and the memory is cleared and ready for your input. -
Page 20: Section 3 - Sealing With Gummed Tape
Better Packages Section 3 Sealing with Gummed Tape CHOOSING THE BEST TAPE FOR YOUR APPLICATION Depending on its type and manufacturer, water-activated tape is also called: • Gummed paper tape • Kraft tape • Reinforced tape • Reinforced paper tape ADVANTAGES OF WATER-ACTIVATED TAPE: •... -
Page 21: What You Should Know About Adhesive Formulas
Better Packages Section 3 Sealing with Gummed Tape WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ADHESIVE FORMULAS: • Almost all adhesives today are starch-based and therefore very friendly to users and the environment. • Open time is the length of time (in seconds) that it takes the adhesive to begin to bond to the corrugated. -
Page 22: Proper Tape Moistening
Better Packages Section 3 Sealing with Gummed Tape PROPER TAPE MOISTENING: Dispense a piece of tape and examine the adhesive surface. The tape should: • Be evenly wet • Have no dry spots • Have no spots where water is running off the surface. Rub the wet adhesive with your finger. -
Page 23: Choosing The Correct Tape Length
Better Packages Section 3 Sealing with Gummed Tape CHOOSING THE CORRECT TAPE LENGTH In most situations, the correct length of tape is the total length of the seam to be sealed plus a two to three inch (5cm-8cm) overlap on each side. •... -
Page 24: Section 4 - Maintenance
Better Packages Section 4 Maintenance There is very little maintenance required to keep your tape dispenser working in top condition. However, the maintenance that is required is important to perform. Maintenance is basically: • Cleaning the water tank, bottle, and brushes •... -
Page 25: Cleaning The Shear Blades
Better Packages Section 4 Maintenance Brushes must be angled toward the front of the dispenser in order to work. Shorter brushes go in the back. Installing the brushes backwards will cause a troublesome tape jam At first, tilt the brush toward the dispenser so that the head of the cotter pin clears the retaining bracket as you push the brushes into the tank. -
Page 26: Clearing Jams
Better Packages Section 4 Maintenance CLEARING JAMS If the tape jams inside the dispenser near the cutting blade, proceed as follows: 1. Turn the dispenser OFF and UNPLUG it. See Figure 18. FIGURE 18 – On/Off Switch Location 2. Cut the tape roll just behind the upper tape plate to get it out of your way. 3. -
Page 27: Changing The Fuse
Better Packages Section 4 Maintenance 5. Pull out any jammed tape. Push the lever back to lower the shear blade to its normal operating position. 6. Swing the heater assembly up out of the way and check for and clear any jams in front of the shear blade. -
Page 28: Lubrication
Better Packages Section 4 Maintenance FUSE (A break in the filament indicates the fuse is blown.) FIGURE 22 - Fuse Holder Location • If the fuse is blown, replace it with one rated at AL T2 250V. • If the fuse is OK and the system is still not working, contact your dealer for service or call Better Packages for assistance at: 1-800-237-9151 (in the US only) or 1-203-926-3700 (outside of the US) LUBRICATION... -
Page 29: Cleaning
Better Packages Section 4 Maintenance NOTE: All other moving parts of the machine are permanently lubricated and SHOULD NOT BE LUBRICATED. Putting oil or grease on the oilite bearings clogs them up and makes them wear prematurely. CAUTION: Do not oil the feed roller shaft WARNING: DO NOT USE SPRAY LUBRICANTS, SPRAY CLEANER OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, ON OR INSIDE THIS TAPE DISPENSER. -
Page 30: Section 5 - Specifications
Shipping Weight 32 lbs (15 kgs) Dimensions (L x W x H) 20” x 12.5” x 12” (51cm x 32cm x 30cm) Power Requirements 555eS, eSA, eL, eLA 115V 60Hz, 4 Amps 555eM, eMA 230V 50/60Hz, 2 Amps 555eJ, eJA... -
Page 31: Model Types
Better Packages Section 5 Specifications MODEL TYPES Model Length, Unit Voltage Country of Measure Continent Used BP555e S Short, Inch 115V 60Hz US/Canada (1) BP555e SA Short, Inch 115V 60Hz US/Canada (1) BP555e L Long, Inch 115V 60Hz US/Canada (1) BP555e LA Long, Inch 115V 60Hz... - Page 32 Better Packages Index Better Packages, Inc. Warranty Information The manufacturer warrants each new Better Packages machine and accessory to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal and proper use. Its obligation under this warranty being limited to replacing or repairing any defective parts within the time period indicated for the specific model after delivery (at the company’s discretion) to the customer.
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Page 33: Index
Better Packages Index Address............................2 Adjust the Setting on the Heater Assembly................12 Adjusting the Amount of Water Applied to the Tape ..............22 Adjusting the Roll Guides ......................5 Advantages of Water Activated Tape ..................20 Applying Tape to the Carton ...................... 23 Attaching the Power Cord ...................... - Page 34 Better Packages Index Select the Tape Length (Automatic Model) ................14 Select the Tape Length (Standard Model) ................. 13 Selecting Tape .......................... 21 Technical Specifications ......................30 To Activate Automatic Mode ..................... 18 To Adjust the Length of a Number Button then Double It ............16 To Dispense a Length of Tape Twice the Length ..............
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