TWA 1000-M Manual Water Activated Taper OPERATION MANUAL & PARTS LISTS TWA 1000-M (U9701) 1 UDM 9701
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 Table Of Contents-------------------------------------------- 2 Section 2 Technical Assistance--------------------------------------- 3 Section 3 Warranty--------------------------------------------------------- 4 Section 4 Description Of Tape Dispenser-------------------------- 5 Section 5 Safety Issues---------------------------------------------------6 Section 6 Specifications------------------------------------------------- 8 Water Activated Taper Dimensions------------------
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Technical Support This is the Interpack Model TWA 1000-M Manual Water Activated Taper you ordered. It has been set up and tested in our factory with Intertape manufactured Water Activated tapes. If any problems occur when setting up or operating this equipment, please contact the authorized distributor from where you purchased this item. Should you need to contact Interpack Technical Support, please have the Water Activated Taper model number and serial number available.
WARRANTY EQUIPMENT WARRANTY AND LIMITED REMEDY: The following warranty is made in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranty of merchantability, the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose, and any implied warranty arising out of a course of dealing, a custom or usage of trade: Intertape sells its Interpack Tape Heads, Case Tapers and Case Erectors with the following warranties: 1.
DESCRIPTION OF TWA 1000-M WATER ACTIVATED TAPER Figure 4-1 The Interpack Family of Water Activated Tapers are designed to dispense pre-determined lengths of pre-moistened Intertape or Central Brand water activated carton sealing tape. This tape is then manually applied to the top and bottom center seam of regular slotted corrugated cartons. This TWA 1000M Manual dispenses tape by engaging a pull handle.
SAFETY ISSUES There is a safety label used on all Interpack Water Activated Tapers. This label is to warn operators and service personnel of the sharp cutting edge of the blade. Please read the label and the following safety precautions before using the Water Activated Taper. ! Read this manual for other important safety operating and service information. ! Only trained personnel are to operate and service Water Activated Taper. ! Wear safety glasses.
SAFETY ISSUES The illustrated label shown in Figure 5-1 is attached next to the Cutter Blade area. The label warns operators and service personnel of the very sharp knife used to cut the tape at the end of the tape application. Turn electrical supplies off before servicing the water activated tape dispensers. Figure 5-1 The illustrated label shown in Figure 5-2 is attached to the inside cover of the water activated taper.
SPECIFICATIONS Water Activated Taper Dimensions Figure 6-1 TWA 1000-M (U9701) UDM 9701 8
SPECIFICATIONS Water Activated Taper Components Feed Roller (Shown In Short Length Roll Position) Tape Roll Carriage Water Bottle Hinged Cover Tape Dispensing Handle Tape Length Scale Tape Length Adjustment Knob Brush Pot Assembly Figure 6-2 TWA 1000-M (U9701) UDM 9701 9
SPECIFICATIONS Water Activated Taper Components Feed Roller (shown in short roll position) Water Activated Tape Roll Pinch Roller Self Centering Side Guide Upper Tape Guide Plate Brush Pot Assembly Figure 6-3 TWA 1000-M (U9701) UDM 9701 10
SPECIFICATIONS Water Activated Taper Components Pressure Plate Pressure Plate Lock Nut Water Level Adjustment Screw Moistening Brush Brush Pot Assembly Figure 6-4 TWA 1000-M (U9701) UDM 9701 11
SPECIFICATIONS Operating Conditions Use in a dry, relatively clean environment at 40º to 105º F (5º to 40º C) with clean, dry cartons. Note: The TWA 1000-M should never be washed down or subjected to conditions causing condensation on components. Do not subject the TWA 1000-M to ANY harsh detergent or solvent wash down. The warrantee will be voided as a result. TWA 1000-M Specifications 1) General Use Intertape or Central brand Water Activated Carton Sealing Tape.
SET-UP PROCEDURES Receiving and Handling All contents must be verified upon reception. The following items are included with each tape head. TWA 1000-M Manual Taper Operators Manual U9701 UDM 9701 Note: After unpacking the taper, look for any damage that may have occurred during shipping. Should the Taper be damaged, file a claim with the transport company and notify your Intertape representative.
SET-UP PROCEDURES Tape Loading Feed Bar Location Setting Feed Bar Location For Large Tape Rolls The Feed Bar has two positions. The location is determined by the roll length 1. Position the adjustable feed roller based on the roll length. 2. For larger, 1000 ft. rolls, locate the feed roller to the most forward position 3.
SET-UP PROCEDURES Tape Threading 1. Open the Top Cover over the threading area 2. Remove the Upper Guide Plate by depressing the pinch roller and sliding the plate towards the Tape Roll Carriage 3. Feed the tape leg over the feed roller and advance under the pinch roller to just before the knife blade 4. Reinstall the Upper Guide Plate by depressing the pinch roller and sliding the pressure plate on top of the tape towards the knife arm 5.
SET-UP PROCEDURES WARNING! THE KNIFE CONTAINED IN THIS WATER ACTIVATED TAPER IS EXTREMELY SHARP. CAUTION WHEN THREADING THE TAPE TO AVOID PERSONNEL INJURY. Filling the Water Bottle USE Rubber Valve Water Bottle 1. Remove the water bottle by pulling it straight up from the brush pot. ( See Figure 7-8) 2. Turn the bottle over so the water will not spill 3. Remove the rubber valve 4. Fill the bottle with warm water 5. Replace the valve 6.
SET-UP PROCEDURES Removing The Moistening Brush 1. 2. 3. 4. Pressure Plate Lift off the right side of the pressure plate assembly. Slide the pressure plate from the left side of the brush pot Pull the brush straight out from the brush pot Notice the brush angle. When replacing the brush, insert at the same angle.
SET-UP PROCEDURES Adjusting The Brush Pot Water Level Water Level Adjustment Screw If the tape is too wet as it is processed, you may need to Lower the water level in the brush pot If the tape is too dry as it processed, you may need Raise water level in the brush pot. To do so: 1. Lift off the water bottle and set aside 2.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The TWA 1000-M should now be set up with a tape roll, properly threaded and water in the water bottle. Operating the TWA 1000-M taper is a simple task. A quick pull of the handle will dispense fully moistened tape ready for application to a corrugated case. Adjusting The Tape Length Tape Length Adjustment Knob (shown for maximum tape length) 1. Loosen the tape length adjustment knob noted in Figure 8-1 Figure 8-1 2. Slide the knob to the desired length 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING The TWA 1000-M Water Activated Table Top Dispensers are fabricated with high quality components that provide trouble-free operation for a long period of time. However, should a problem occur, we recommend that you consult the following table. If the problem you encounter is not discussed in this table, call Interpack Technical Support. (see page 2 of this document).
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED Trouble Tape is not evenly moistened Possible Causes Dirty moistening brush Solutions Clean moistening brush (see preventive maintenance) Dirty brush pot Clean brush pot (see preventive maintenance) TWA 1000-M (U9701) UDM 9701 21
RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS LIST We recommend that you stock the following spare parts. These parts are contained in the spare parts listing indicated below. The components of the spare parts kits are also referenced should individual components need to be ordered.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE The TWA 1000-M has been designed and manufactured with the finest components to provide long, trouble free performance. General preventive maintenance will improve performance and prolong the life of the water activated taper Please review the illustration and chart below for information regarding tape head maintenance Cleaning The Tape Path 1. Remove tape from tape path 2. Remove Upper Guide plate 3. Clean pinch roller and idler roller with warm water and mild detergent 4.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Cleaning The Brush Pot Assembly 1. Remove brush pot assembly from the machine (See Page 16) 2. Remove pressure plate assembly 3. Remove moistening brush 4. Wash moistening brush, pressure plate and brush pot in warm water and mild detergent 5.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE WARNING! THE KNIFE CONTAINED IN THIS WATER ACTIVATED TAPER IS EXTREMELY SHARP. USE CAUTION WHEN THREADING THE TAPE TO AVOID PERSONNEL INJURY. Cleaning The Cutter Blade 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the water bottle Remove the brush pot assembly Remove the upper guide plate Advance the pull handle slightly to lift the cutter blade 5. While the retaining the handle position, clean the blade on both sides using warm water and a mild detergent 6.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Cutter Blade Maintenance The cutter blade must raise when the handle is pulled to allow the tape to process underneath. The blade must therefore raise and return without restriction. Should the blade not raise when the handle is pulled, check the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Cutter Blade Replacement Cutter Blade 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Remove the water bottle Remove the brush pot assembly Remove the upper guide plate Remove the three 4mm countersink hex screws with a 2.5 mm hex key. NOTE: Be careful to retain the threaded back plate behind the cutter blade as you remove the screws. Remove the cutter blade and threaded back plate Remove the two 4mm screws on the striker plate with a 2.5mm hex key.
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WAT0001 20 19 32 31 18 21 22 24 23 25 26 27 29 30 28 33 18 34 17 35 16 36 15 12 14 37 13 12 38 11 39 47 10 46 44 43 42 41 40 45 5 9 8 7 29 6 5 2 4 3 2 1
ITEM NO.
WST0001 17 6 18 14 1 3 15 12 10 13 7 5 8 16 11 9 4 2 31
WST0001 ITEM NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 PART NUMBER WPT0001 WPT0002 WPT0004 WPT0003 WPT0005 WPT0006 WPT0007 WPT0009 WPT0010 UF3147 UF7003 UF7007 UF7011 WPT0008 WPT0008 UF6340 UF6341 UF3180 UF7017 DESCRIPTION WT Frame Right Side Flange Bearing 8mm OilliteFlange Bearing 10mm Oillite Bearing 16mm WT Foot WT Bumper WT Spacer Bar WT Roller Shaft WT Double Gear Shaft SS SHCS M5 X 0.8 X 10MM SS SHCS M5 - 0.8 x 12 SS HEX NUT M5-0.8 SS BHCS M5-0.
WST0002 1 2 5 6 7 4 33 3
WST0002 ITEM NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PART NUMBER WPT0012 WPT0002 WPT0003 WPT0004 WPT0005 UF6340 UF7003 DESCRIPTION WT Frame Left Side Flange Bearing 8mm Oillite Bearing 16mm OilliteFlange Bearing 10mm WT Foot SS FW 5 mm SS SHCS M5 - 0.8 x 12 QTY.
WST0003 1 2 35
WST0003 ITEM NO. PART NUMBER 1 WPT0013 2 WPT0014 DESCRIPTION WT Bottle WT Duck Bill Valve QTY.
WST0004 1 2 3 37
WST0004 ITEM NO. PART NUMBER 1 WPT0015 2 WPT0016 3 WPT0017 DESCRIPTION WT Double Threaded Screw WT Self Centering Right Side Guide WT Self Centering Left Side Guide QTY.
WST0005 2 3 4 1 39
WST0005 ITEM NO. 1 2 3 4 PART NUMBER WPT0018 WPT0019 UF7014 UF7015 DESCRIPTION WT Arm WT Handle SS M10-1.
WST0006 4 7 1 2 3 5 6 41
WST0006 ITEM NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PART NUMBER WPT0020 WPT0021 WPT0022 WPT0023 UF7005 UF7004 UF7006 DESCRIPTION Gear 80t, 120mm dia Bearing Housing One way bearing WT Spring SS SHCS M4-0.7 X 16MM SS SHCS M4-0.7 X 30MM SS HEX NUT M4-07 QTY.
WST0007 9 7 8 5 4 10 3 2 6 11 1 43
WST0007 ITEM NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PART NUMBER WPT0024 WPT0027 WPT0026 WPT0028 WPT0029 WPT0025 UF7016 UF6341 UF3391 UF7020 UF7000 DESCRIPTION Wt Water Pot Wt Pivot Shaft Wt Tape Guide Wt Pressure Plate Wt Weight Wt Moistening Brush SS Thrd Rod M6-1 X 20mm Lg SS FW 6 mm SS M6 LOCKNUT SS E Ret'g Ring External 6mm SS PHS M5 X 25MM QTY.
WST0008 4 2 1 3 5 45
WST0008 ITEM NO. 1 2 3 4 5 PART NUMBER WPT0030 WPT0031 WPT0032 WPT0011 UF4009 DESCRIPTION WT Cover WT Knurled Nut WT Stopper Washer WT Scale CARRIAGE BOLT HK 1/4-20 X 1/2 QTY.
WST0009 4 1 4 3 2 47
WST0009 ITEM NO. 1 2 3 4 PART NUMBER WPT0033 WPT0034 WPT0035 UF7009 DESCRIPTION WT Pinch Roller Support WT Pinch Roller WT Pinch Roller Shaft SS BHCS M4-0.7 x 8 QTY.
WST0010 2 1 49
WST0010 ITEM NO. PART NUMBER 1 WPT0036 2 UF7019 DESCRIPTION QTY.
WST0011 1 3 4 2 51
WST0011 ITEM NO. 1 2 3 4 PART NUMBER WPT0040 WPT0038 WPT0039 UF7013 DESCRIPTION WT Drive Roll Shaft WT Drive Roll WT Drive Roll Gear SS SSS M5 X 5MM QTY.
WST0012 3 4 2 1 53
WST0012 ITEM NO. PART NUMBER 1 WPT0041 2 WPT0042 3 WPT0072 4 WPT0073 DESCRIPTION WT Drive Roll Pivot Shaft WT Washer SS E-Ret'g Ring External 16mm SS Ret'g Ring External 16mm QTY.
WST0013 4 3 4 2 1 55
WST0013 ITEM NO. 1 2 3 4 PART NUMBER WPT0043 WPT0045 WPT0044 UF6351 DESCRIPTION WT Tape Guide Support WT Tape Guide WT Stricker Plate SS FHCS M4-0.7 x 6 mm QTY.
WST0014 1 6 5 3 10 4 2 9 8 7 57
WST0014 ITEM NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PART NUMBER WPT0046 WPT0047 WPT0052 WPT0004 WPT0055 WPT0048 WST0015 WPT0053 UF6351 UF7010 DESCRIPTION WT Knife Arm Right Side WT Knife Arm Left Side WT Reinforcement Plate OilliteFlange Bearing 10mm WT Knife Arm Block WT Knife Arm Pivot Shaft WT Cutter Blade SA WT SPRING SS FHCS M4-0.7 x 6 mm SS BHCS M5 X 0.8 X 8MM QTY.
WST0015 3 1 2 4 59
WST0015 ITEM NO. 1 2 3 4 PART NUMBER WPT0049 WPT0050 WPT0051 UF6351 DESCRIPTION WT Cutter Blade Support WT Cutter Blade WT Cutter Blade Lock Plate SS FHCS M4-0.7 x 6 mm QTY.
