Section VI: Parts Parts List ............28-33 Assemblies ............34-35 Appendix A: Explosion Chart with Case & Cover .. 36-37 Appendix B: Electrical System Function & Parts .. 38-39 Appendix B: Electrical System Details ....40 XL2 Spare Parts Kit ..........41...
Please familiarize yourself and/or any person operating this machine with all functions by carefully reading this manual. The XL2 is a machine that will twist-tie products inserted into the tying area. The machine can be adjusted to tie almost any product gathered into a round or almost round shape from 3/8-inch diameter up to a maximum of 2-inch diameter.
Page 5 SECTION I: General Information U P P L I ES A N D E RV I C E PLAS-TIES twist tie material and service should be ordered from an authorized dealer, distributor, or: PLAS-TIES 14272 Chambers Road Tustin, CA 92780...
Page 6 SECTION I: General Information A F E T Y N ST RU C T I O N S T h e o p e r a t i n g p r o c e d u r e s o u t l i n e d i n t h i s m a n u a l a r e p r e p a r e d t o f a c i l i t a t e t h e s u c c e s s f u l o p e r a t i n g o f t h e X L 2 m a c h i n e .
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Page 7 SECTION I: General Information A F E T Y N ST RU C T I O N S 12) REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off position before plugging in. 13) USE THE RECOMMENDED MATERIALS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS. Listing of recommended material and replacement parts is found in this operating manual.
This warranty is void if the XL2 machine is used with anything other than genuine PLAS- TIES twist-tie material. IMPORTANT: If your XL2 machine does not operate properly, please bring it to the attention of PLAS-TIES, or the dealer or distributor from whom it was purchased.
O D E L E S I G NA T I O N This manual covers the model 510 XL2 machine which is equipped with a 2 amp circuit breaker for overload protection. U.L. approved for the United States. ERFORMANCE...
Motor and Cam: Controls the timing functions of overall tying operation. Timing adjustment is critical. Correct setting has cam set in the home position when XL2 is inactive. The HOME position is correct when the cam following bearing is positioned in notch. To confirm and ad- just this setting: 1) Disable ribbon feed by turning idler lockout and then activate the tie cycle once.
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Page 11 SECTION III: Operation AJOR OMPONENT ESCRIPTION DJUSTMENTS Scissor: Places the ribbon around the product to be twist tied. Alignment is critical. Cor- rect setting has the ribbon chute centered to the ribbon cutter anvil slot. To adjust: 1) If motor and cam are stopping in HOME position, correct alignment of chute and an- vil will be achieved.
STAGE 1: Product to be tied is manually inserted into the tying area (A) and the product must come into contact with trigger switch (B). Trigger switch (B) activates the XL2 tying cycle and the stop guide (F) ensures proper positioning. Cycle time is approximately 3 seconds.
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Page 13 SECTION III Operation RODUCT TAGES P C K N L D G M E H F I J B A ...
2) Mount brake assembly on mounting plate with the same screws 3) Lay machine on left side so that it is supported by the mounting stand 4) Bolt the side mount stand to the XL2 external chassis bracket. 5) Follow Loading Twist Tie Material Instructions. (see page 18)
7) Screw 4 washers (16614) and 4 Hex Nuts (56507) to secure the bracket to (F) 8) Attach XL2 machine frame (505D173) to top of bracket (505D028) with 4 washers (P004715) and 4 screws (P002201). Under the bracket attach with 4 washers (P004715) and 4 nuts (56507).
Page 16 SECTION III Operation R A K E S S E M B LY STANDARD Small Brake Arm Option (A)
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Page 17 SECTION III Operation R A K E S S E M B LY Large Brake Arm Option (B) Special Brake Arm Option (C)* *Used only for Pedestal Stand Assembly BRAKE ASSEMBLIES—PARTS LISTING DESCRIPTION SMALL (A) LARGE (B) SPECIAL (C)* Complete Assembly A102022 A102021...
3) With the ribbon now directed toward the rear of the XL2, look at both sides of the ribbon One side has “bump” (wire), the other is flat [A]. Pull 1 foot of ribbon off the spool and feed into the rear of the XL2.
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Page 19 SECTION III: Operation OA D I N G W I S T A T E R I A L...
*Periodically, the ribbon length will need to be either lengthened or shortened. Slightly turn the Tying Diameter Adjustment Dial to the left to decrease ribbon length and to the right to increase ribbon length. (See Page 22) *Always remove any ribbon pieces from the XL2 before tying.
Page 22 SECTION III: Operation YING DJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Before attempting any adjustment of this machine, the power switch should be in the “OFF” position and the power cord disconnected. S T E P 1 : S E T T Y I N G D I A M E T E R D I A L 1) Rotate Tying Diameter Adjustment Dial to point arrow to the desired product diameter.
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Page 23 SECTION III: Operation Y I N G D J U ST M EN T S D E A C F B ...
Page 24 SECTION IV: Maintenance E N E RA L T h e T i e - M a t i c m a c h i n e i s d e s i g n e d f o r s i m p l e o p e r a t i o n a n d , w i t h r e a s o n a b l e c a r e a n d m a i n t e n a n c e , w i l l p r o v i d e l o n g s e r v i c e .
Page 26 SECTION V: Troubleshooting SOLUTIONS MATRIX CONDITION CAUSE REMEDY Missing Ties Ribbon around a. Incorrect ribbon length a. Adjust for longer length product but not b.Twister installed back- ribbon (see pg. 22-23) twisted wards b. Unscrew twister and reinstall 180° Above problem a.Possible malfunction of a.
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Page 27 SECTION V: Troubleshooting SOLUTIONS MATRIX (cont) CONDITION CAUSE REMEDY Machine a.Control Relay is defec- a. Replace Control Relay recycles con- tive stantly when holding in trigger switch Machine will Ribbon feeds a.LS-3 (Bottom switch) is a. Adjust LS-3 arm out- not cycle out constantly not activating on scissor...
Page 34 ASSEMBLIES Part No. Description Qty. A202040 Support Cam Cutter Assembly 505B126 Support Cam Cutter P001030 Bearing A202120 Rod Scissor Actuator Assembly 505B230 Rod Scissor Actuator 56000 Rod End Bearing ( Right ) 56009 Rod End Bearing ( Left ) 56805 Split Washer 1/4 56503...
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Page 35 ASSEMBLIES Part No. Description Qty. A202150 Arm Actuator Assembly 505C209 Actuator Scissor Arm 56200 Bushing 56201 Bushing A202060 Scissor Arm Actuator Assembly M021570 Scissor Arm Assembly M021540 A302070 Plate, Ribbon Feed Assembly 505D157 Plate, Mounting Ribbon Guide 505B201 Receiver Ribbon Drive Wheel 56005 Bearing...
YSTEM UNCTIONS Schematic illustrates condition of all switches when the XL2 is at rest (in between tying cycles) with cover closed (LS4 closed). When the product to be tied is inserted into the tying area, Trigger Switch (LS1) closes and acti- vates the main motor and cam.
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Page 39 APPENDIX B L E C T R I C A L Y ST E M A RT S I ST INDEX # PART# DESCRIPTION 50641 Capacitor 56913 Capacitor Cover* 16932 Capacitor Clamp* 505B222 Track, Mounting* 56933 Socket, Relay #RS-8 56922 Relay (115V) GV-DPDT-115A (K1, K2, K3) 56822...
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