Kwik Lok 086AS Installation Manual
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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
TYPE 086AS
MODEL P
BAG CLOSER
& PRINTER
for the
SEMI - AUTOMATIC
TYPE SERIAL NO.
MODEL
EXECUTIVE OFFICE P.O. BOX 9548 YAKIMA, WA. 98909
TELEPHONE: 1-800-688-5945 or (509) 248-4770
FAX: (509) 457-6531
Internet: www.kwiklok.com
CORPORATION
®
®
TYPE086AS
MODEL P CLOSER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I SPECIFICATIONS.................................. 1.1 - 1.2
II OPERATION........................................... 2.1 - 2.3
III ADJUSTMENTS......................................3.1 - 3.14
IV TROUBLESHOOTING.............................4.1 - 4.5
V PARTS IDENTIFICATION....................... 5.1 - 5.11
VI WIRING........................................................6.1
APPENDIX..................................................A - F
SECTION HEADING PAGE
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Be sure the following safety instructions are read, understood and become a part of daily
practice when operating or maintaining the closer.
1. Do not attempt to operate the closer until you understand its function. Study the manual
carefully.
2. Keep all foreign material away from the drive system.
3. Keep fingers out of the closer and printer and away from any moving parts.
4. The printer cover must be in the closed position before applying power to and operating the
closer / printer. Electrical power should be disconnected from the closer while the printer
cover is open.
5. Disconnect the power cord before making any adjustments or maintenance. Moving the
switch to the “STOP” position does not remove power from many electrical components,
nor does it disable the motor. All adjustments, except as noted, are to be made with
power disconnected.
6. The closer is normally operated from a counter or table. While the closer is very stable
when operated from a flat a solid surface, care should be taken not use it in a way that
could cause it to tip or fall from the operating surface.
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Kwik Lok and Striplok are trademarks of Kwik Lok Corporation ® 2008
The shape of the closure is a trademark of Kwik Lok Corporation ® 2008
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SECTION I
Specifications
P 1.1
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THE TYPE 086AS
MODEL P MACHINE
SEMIAUTOMATICALLY CLOSES
PLASTIC BAGS
WITH THE STRIPLOK® CLOSURE
AND CLOSURE LABEL.
A. The closing machine designated Type 086AS:
Model 200P uses RL and SL series closures.
Model 300P uses L series closure labels.
Model 400P uses U series closure labels.
Model 500P uses CR series closure labels.
B. The system will close a wide range of product
size variations. The Striplok closures are available
in many closure opening sizes to accommodate a
large number of variations in bag width and film
material thickness.
Upon request and upon receipt of sample bags,
the factory will gladly recommend the proper
closure opening sizes. Use the bag length formula
found in the appendix of this manual to help
determine the proper bag length needed.
C. A suggested spare parts inventory is listed in the
appendix. To save valuable time, it is recommended that an adequate supply of these parts be kept
on hand for needed repairs.
The following is a description of available printer kits, descriptions and their
respective Kwik Lok Kit numbers.
PRINTER KIT NUMBER MODEL PRINTER TYPE (DESCRIPTION)
Z0086017 PB Band printer - Non European
Z0086018 PC Band printer - European
Z0086019 PD Block printer - Non European
Z0086020 PE Block printer - European
SECTION I
Specifications
P 1.2
086AS MODEL P SEMI-AUTOMATIC BAG CLOSING
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
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TYPE
MODEL
CLOSURE
086AS
RL and SL (or R and S unprinted)
200P
L Labels (medium and heavy duty)
300P
U Labels (medium and heavy duty)
400P
CR Labels (medium and heavy duty)
500P
Up to
30 Bags/Min.
SPEED
1. The 086AS Model P prints on closures or closure
labels as defined in the chart above. It uses a type
band printhead or a block with grooved rubber type.
Contact your distributor or Kwik Lok Corporation for
printing supplies.
2. The 086AS Model P semiautomatic closer comes
standard with mounted rubber feet. Optional suction
cup feet are available.
3. The 086AS Model P is available for use with the
following electrical power:
115VAC, 60 Hz, 1 amp, single phase
220 - 240VAC, 50 Hz, 0.38 amp, single phase
SECTION II
Operation
P 2.1
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A. OPERATING SEQUENCE:
(Figure 2.1)
The closer is ready to run when the closure is in
closing position, the power switch is in the ”ON”
position, and the ”READY” light is on. When the
closed bag and closure are removed from the
closure track, the machine completes the closing
cycle placing the next closure in closing position.
The machine is again ready for the next bag.
During the completion of the closing cycle the
”READY” light will go off momentarily.
If no closure is available to move into the closing
position, the machine will continue to cycle and the
”READY light will flash repeatedly until the run
switch is turned to the ”STOP” position.
THE PRINTER COVER MUST ALWAYS BE IN THE
CLOSED POSITION WHEN OPERATING THE
CLOSER.
The power switch and light must be off to cut
off power to the two sensor switches. Utilizing
the power switch instead of the run switch may
result in the machine not stopping in the neutral
position as required for loading the closure
strip. Use the power switch when clearing the
machine of debris or preforming minor service
work.
1. Plug in the closer.
2. Press the power switch to ”ON”.
3. Slide the closure strip into the closure track until
the strip stops (refer to part B in this section).
4. Press the run switch to ”RUN”. A closure will
move into the closing position, if one is not
already there, and the ”READY” light goes on
indicating the the closer is ready to close.
5. Close the bag and remove it from the closer
(refer to part E in this section).
6. The closer cycles to print a closure and position
a new closure into the closing position, ready
for the next bag. The ”READY” light will go off
momentarily as the closure is loading.
7. If no closure is available to move into the
closing position, the machine will cycle and the
”READY” light will flash on and off repeatedly
until the run switch is pressed to ”STOP”. The
machine will then cycle back to neutral and
stop. The machine at this point is again ready
to close.
Figure 2.1
Power switch
Ready light
Run switch
SECTION II
Operation
P 2.2
B. LOADING A ROLL OF CLOSURES:
1. Cycle the closer until the closures stop
advancing. Avoid cycling the closer more than
necessary when there is no closure in the
closing position. This will avoid a buildup of ink
residue on the closure track.
2. Move the run switch to “STOP” so the
mechanism is properly positioned.
3. When closing with closures, insert the closure
hub into a new roll of closures. Be certain the
closures feed forward from the bottom of the
roll.
When closing with labels, insert the closure
hub so that the label of the closure is right
side up when the closure strip is in the closure
track.
4. Install the hub and roll.
5. Open the printer cover and check to see if there
is any ink residue on the bottom of the closure
track within the printing area. Use a soft cloth
or tissure to wipe any ink off the closure track
so the ink will not smear on the underside of
the closure.
6. Remove the masking tape and feed the end of
the strip into the closure track until the first
closure has passed the check and is against
the stop. Close the printer cover.
7. With the Power switch in the ”ON” position,
press the run switch to “RUN”. The closer will
cycle once and move a closure into the closing
position. Remove the first three unprinted
closures by hand The closer is now ready to
close bags.
C. PREPARING THE PRINTER:
1. Open the printer cover.
2. Select the print image.
a. For the band printer, rotate the top of the print-
head toward the front of the closer so the
selected type characters can be easily viewed
through the window on the top of the print head.
Slide the selector knob out to select the desired
band and rotate the knob to select the desired
character. When finished rotate the bandhead
back against the spacer (item 7, Figure 5.3).
b. For the typeholder block, remove the locking
knob (item 14, Figure 5.4) and slide the printer
block off the shaft and spring pin. Place the
selected type in the grooves that are the farthest
away from the holes in the mounting block. For
normal viewing on the closure the bottom edge
of the characters should be toward the middle of
the block. Center the type from side to side.
Replace the block on the shaft and pin so the
type is close to the ink roll arm. If the type or
typeholder block is not installed correctly, the
type will not be inked properly.
3. Unscrew the ink roll knob and position the ink
roll between the knob and the cam follower
(item 3, Figure 5.3).
4. Mate the ink roll to the end of the cam follower
and screw in the knob to secure it. Under most
conditions the ink roll can be left on the printer
until the ink is used up. The ink roll will not dry
out.
5. Close the printer cover.
6. Cycle the printer and discard the unprinted
closures.
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SECTION II
Operation
P 2.3
D. ADJUSTING THE PRINT FORCE:
DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE PRINT FORCE TO
COMPENSATE FOR PRINTING IMPERFECTIONS.
The operator can adjust the print force.
Always operate the printer with the minimum print
force that will produce acceptable printing. A quarter
turn of the knob is a large adjustment. If a
significant change in print quality is not noticed,
return to the previous setting and refer to Section III
Adjustments and Section IV Trouble Shooting to
correct any problems.
When the ink roll will no longer adequately ink the
type, replace it. Do not attempt to extend the life of
the ink roll by increasing the printing force.
To increase the print force, turn the knob (item 23,
Figure 5.3 or item 19, Figure 5.4) counterclockwise.
If the effort to turn the knob suddenly decreases, the
maximum print force has been reached.
To decrease the print force, turn the knob clockwise.
E. CLOSING BAGS:
(Figure 2.1)
1. Grasp the bag as shown. Spin the bag to twist
the bag neck. Twisting the bag helps the
material to enter the closure smoothly.
2. The lower hand should form a “V” to trap all of
the bag material. This helps to completely
insert the bag material into the closure opening.
3. Do not jam the bag material straight into the
closure opening. The top hand should lead the
bottom hand. Follow up with the lower hand
until all of the bag neck is in the closure. A tight
package is accomplished by holding the
contents of the bag snugly up against the
underside of the closure track.
4. Remove the closed bag with a horizontal
motion.
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Figure 2.2
P 3.1
SECTION III
Adjustments
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THE FOLLOWING ADJUSTMENTS ARE TO BE
PERFORMED WITH THE CLOSER ELECTRICAL
POWER DISCONNECTED.
A. CLOSURE TRACK ASSEMBLY REMOVAL:
Some of the adjustments described in this section
require removal of the closure track assembly.
1. Remove the side access cover (Figure 3.1).
2. Disconnect the two gold colored closure stop
springs (OS-012) from the lower spring anchor
screw (Figure 3.2). When the springs are
reattached be careful not to stretch them.
3. Disconnect the silver colored spring (0S-006)
from the ink roll arm (items 2, and 20, Figure
5.3).
4. Disconnect the printer link (item 5, Figure 5.5)
from the printer assembly at the pivot mount
(item 35, Figure 5.4)
5. Remove the four flat head mounting screws
which attach the closure track assembly to the
closer main frame. Note that the closure track
assembly can be removed from the closer with
out removing the ink roll assembly or the printer
cover from the closure track.
When remounting the track assembly, tighten
the four mounting screws evenly.
6. Lift the closure track assembly slightly and
depress the tip of the pick to disengage it from
the closure track.
7. Raise the closure track assembly slightly off the
frame and disconnect the two wire leads from
the sensor lever limit switch.
To remount the closure track assembly, reverse the
above procedure. Before closing the access cover,
check to see that there are no pinched wires or
wires routed close to moving parts.
Figure 3.2
Figure 3.1
P 3.2
SECTION III
Adjustments
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B. TOP CLOSURE TRACK REMOVAL:
The top of the closure track can be removed
from the closer while the closure track assembly
remains attached to the closer mainframe. This can
be done to expose the slot that the closures move
through. The closure track can be inspected and
cleaned if needed (Figure 3.1).
1. Disconnect the 0S-006 spring (silver colored)
from the ink roll arm (items 2 & 20, Figure 5.3)
2. Remove the front six flat head screws from the
track top. Note the different screw lengths upon
removal
3. Remove the top of the closure track from the
rest of the lok track assembly.
C. REMOVE THE FRONT SHEILD:
Some of the adjustmeants described in this section
require removal of the front sheild.
DISCONNECT POWER.
1. Remove the side access cover from the closer
frame.
2. Remove the two self tapping phillips screws
(P23-00291) used to fasten the sides of the
sheild from the closer frame
3. Loosen (turn closckwise) the two sheild
mounting screws at the bottom of the closer
frame.
4. Press lightly from the inside of the closer frame
on the backside of the sheild to remove it.
D. CHECK POSITION:
The check stops the closure strip from moving
backward while the pick retracts.
Refer to Figure 3.3 to further understand the check
mounting position. For this adjustment the closure
track must be removed from the closer.
For these models, the check is mounted in the back
mounting holes (farthest from the front of the
closure track).
1. With the check mounted in the correct holes,
and the mounting screws loose, slide the check
forward toward the front of the closure track to
the end of the mounting slots.
2. Tighten the mounting screws.
Figure 3.3
(Closure track assembly as viewed from the underside).
P 3.3
SECTION III
Adjustments
2. Be sure the beveled edges of the mount are
against the closure stop (Figure 3.4).
The closure stop tip must be centered in the slot
located in the closure track for it.
3. Slightly loosen the stop mount mounting screws.
4. Move the closure stop tip side to side until it is
centered in the slot.
5. Tighten the mounting screws.
6. Turn the closure track assembly over so it is
right side up in your hands. Again check the
position of the closure stop tip as this is the way
the closure track is oriented during operation.
Readjust if needed.
Figure 3.5
Figure 3.4
Figure 3.6
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E. CLOSURE STOP POSITION:
The end closure is separated from the closure strip
when the closure stop limits the travel of the second
closure in the strip while the pick continues to
advance the first closure.
As with the position of the check, the closure
stop mount is located in a specific way depending
on the closer model being adjusted.
1. The stop mount is mounted as shown (Figure
3.3).
P 3.4
SECTION III
Adjustments
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F. CLOSURE STOP SETSCREW ADJUSTMENT:
When properly adjusted, the closure stop set screw
sets the height of the stop. As the closure strip
advances, the second closure in the strip is stopped.
The leading closure continues to move forward and
is then seperated from the closure strip.
1. Remove any closures from the track.
2. Locate the top of the setscrew (Figure 3.5).
3. Turn the setscrew in or out to lower or raise the
tip of the stop until it is 1/8” (3mm) below the top
of the track top plate (Figure 3.6). If the tip of
the stop will not raise as the setscrew is turned
out, the stop may be bowed. If so the stop
must be removed from the machine and the part
straightened. Use thread locking compound to
secure the setscrew.
Figure 3.7
Figure 3.8
Figure 3.9
Closure track assembly as viewed from the underside.
P 3.5
SECTION III
Adjustments
G. SENSOR LEVER SPRING:
The sensor lever spring is designed to apply force
to the sensor lever tip against the side of the
closure, as well as upward against the underside of
the closure track. For the spring to operate
correctly, it must be mounted as shown in Figure
3.7.
H. SENSOR LEVER STOP ADJUSTMENT:
(Figures 3.8 & 3.9)
The sensor lever stop is a bushing which limits the
travel of the sensor lever when no closures are
present. The bushing is secured under a 10-32
button head screw. There is clearance between the
two, so the position of the bushing can vary. When
no closures are present, the sensor lever tip should
be centered below the inspection hole in the top
track (Figure 3.8).
1. Loosen the mounting screw and move the
bushing as needed.
2. Retighten the mounting screw.
I. SENSOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT:
The sensor switch detects whether or not there is a
closure in the closing position. When a closure
moves into the closing position, the sensor switch
stops the motor at the end of the cycle. When the
closure is removed, the switch starts the motor.
The switch should turn on and off midway between
the positions of the sensor lever when it is resting
against the sensor lever stop and when it is resting
against the side of a closure.
1. Check to see if the sensor lever stop is adjusted
correctly (part H above).
2. Turn the closure track upside down.
3. Feed a short strip of closures (4 or 5) through
the track until the leading edge of the first
closure just slides past the sensor lever then
back out until the closure is free of the sensor
lever. Continue to slide the strip back and forth
while listening for an audible “click” indicating
that the switch is turning on and off. If the strip
of closures moves forward so far that it can’t
back up, push it out of the front of the track
and start over. Adjust if needed as follows.
4. Slightly loosen the two button head screws in
the switch mounting block (Figure 3.9).
5. Move the switch and mounting block toward or
away from the sensor lever. Listen for an
audible ”click” of the switch as it turns on and
off.
6. Tighten the mounting screws when the switch
actuates as described above.
Figure 3.10
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P 3.6
SECTION III
Adjustments
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J. MOTOR REMOVAL:
(Figure 3.10)
Any time the three button head screws located in
the slots of the motor mounting plate are disturbed,
the pick position must be checked. See part K this
section.
The motor, motor mounting plate, cam assembly,
cam switch block, printer cam arm and limit switch
can be removed and reinstalled as an assembly.
Component adjustment to this assembly can be
made while the assembly is out of the frame of the
closer. Remove the motor assembly as follows:
1. Disconnect power to the closer.
2. Disconnect the 0S-006 spring (silver colored)
from the ink roll arm.
3. Remove the pivot mount from the printer link.
4. Remove the screw connecting the reel support
bracket to the back of the closer frame.
5. Remove the four mounting screws used to
fasten the printer top plate to the closer main
frame. Lift off the reel support bracket, reel
support, top plate and printer mechanism from
the mainframe.
6. Remove the side access cover.
7. Disconnect the pick spring (0S-117) from the
pick.
8. Remove the electrical enclosure cover.
9. Carefully remove the fan from the motor shaft.
Note the clamp on the inside of the fan. When
the fan is reinstalled be sure to press the fan
onto the motor shaft clamp side first. The end
of the motor shaft should extend 1/16” to 1/8”
(1.6mm-3.2mm) beyond the hub of the fan.
10. Disconnect the motor wires.
11. Disconnect the cam switch electrical leads.
12. Remove the three mounting screws from the
slotted holes in the motor mounting plate.
Refer to part K this section for readjustment of
the pick.
13. Remove the motor assembly through the top of
the closer frame.
14. To reinstall the motor assembly reverse these
steps.
Figure 3.11
P 3.7
SECTION III
Adjustments
K. PICK / CLOSURE LOCATION:
The pick advances the closure strip and locates the
leading closure in the bag closing position. To
verify whether the pick stops in the correct position,
check and adjust as follows:
1. Remove any closures from the closure track.
2. Verify that the pick is at the end of its travel. To
do this plug in the closer. Turn the rocker
switch to “RUN” and then to “STOP”. The
motor will stop with the cam and pick in their
proper ”parked” positions.
3. With the motor stopped, disconnect the power
cord.
4. The tip of the pick should be visible in half of
the inspection hole as shown (Figure 3.8).
Reposition the pick if needed as follows:
BE SURE THE POWER IS DISCONNECTED.
5. Remove the side access cover.
6. Loosen the three button head screws mounted
in the slots at the corners of the motor
mounting plate.
7. Slide the motor assembly until the pick is in the
proper position when viewed through the
inspection hole (Figure 3.8).
8. Tighten the mounting screws and again check
the pick position. Reattach the access cover.
L. CAM ASSEMBLY:
The closer cam drives the pick through its cycle
and raises the closure stop at the proper time
to stop the closure strip so the leading closure
can be separated from the remaining strip. The
printer cam operates the printer mechanism. The
closer cam and the printer cam fasten to either side
of the cam hub. Additionally the switch cam
contacts the cam switch which stops the motor and
cam assembly when the pick is in the parked or
neutral position (Figure 3.13). The cam assembly
should remain on the motor shaft with no need for
adjustment. If however the cam assembly is
disassembled, the following information is helpful to
reassemble it.
The two cams and hub can only be assembled
correctly one way. It may be helpful to mark the
cams to the hub prior to removing the cams from
the hub.
The hub is designed with a shoulder on either side
at the center. One shoulder is larger than the other.
1. Turn the hub so the small shoulder is face up.
This is the printer cam side. Set the printer
cam onto the hub with the countersunk hole in
the printer cam facing up. Turn the cam on the
hub until one of the two countersunk holes in
the hub align with the countersunk hole of the
printer cam.
2. Fasten the printer cam to the hub with one 8-32
x 3/8 flathead and one 1/4 -20 x 1/2 button
head screw.
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Figure 3.12
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