ACME DTP-125 Instruction Manual

DTP-125 MANUAL TENSIONER
Part No. 306155
GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
1. EYE INJURY HAZARD.
Failure to wear safety glasses
with side shields can result in
severe eye injury or blindness.
Always wear safety glasses with
side shields which conform to
ANSI Standard Z87.1.
2. STRAP BREAKAGE HAZARD.
Improper operation of the tool or sharp corners
on the load can result in strap breakage during
tensioning, which could result in the following:
P
PP
PA sudden loss of balance causing you to fall.
P
PP
PBoth tool and strap flying violently towards
your face.
Failure to place the strap properly around the
load or on an unstable or shifted load could
result in a sudden loss of strap tension during
tensioning. This could result in a sudden loss of
balance causing you to fall.
Read the tools operating instructions. If the load
corners are sharp use edge protectors. Place the
strap correctly around a properly positioned load.
Positioning yourself in-line with the strap, during
tensioning and sealing, can result in severe
personal injury from flying strap or tool. When
tensioning or sealing, position yourself to one
side of the strap and keep all bystanders away.
3. FALL HAZARD.
Maintaining improper footing and/or balance
when operating the tool can cause you to fall. Do
not use the tool when you are in an awkward
position.
4. CUT HAZARD.
Handling strap or sharp parts
could result in cut hands or
fingers. Wear protective
gloves.
5. TRAINING.
This tool must not be used by persons not
properly trained in their use. Be certain that you
receive proper training from your employer. If
you have any questions contact your Acme
Representative.
6. TOOL CARE.
Take good care of the tool. Inspect and clean it
daily, lubricate it weekly and adjust when
necessary. Replace any worn or broken parts.
7. WORK AREA.
Keep work areas uncluttered and well lighted.
SPECIFICATIONS
Strap Type Width Thickness
RD / SupraMet 3/4" .020 Minimum
Hi Tensile 1 1/4" .035 Maximum
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Encircle the bundle with the strap threaded
through a pusher seal as shown. Be sure the end
of the lower strap is bent back beneath the seal.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, Continued
2. Squeeze the two handles as shown. This will
open the gripper to allow the upper strap to be
inserted through the
slotted nose and under
the gripper.
Pull strap with
your left hand
to remove
slack.
3. While standing to one side of the
strap line, apply final tension to the
strap.If insufficient tension is
attained on the first full travel of
the rack, hold the strap with your
left hand and
slide the
gripper
housing
forward for a
new "bite".
4. Fully notch the
seal. If using a
single notch
sealer, be sure
to complete the
sealing
operation
twice on
seals
requiring two
sets of
equally
spaced
notches.
5. Break the strap off over the end of the seal with
the nose of the
stretcher. Repeat the
bending motion if
necessary. Do not
release tension
before break-
off and do
not tip the
stretcher
beyond a
straight up
and down
position.
PARTS LIST
KEY QTY PART # DESCRIPTION
1 1 306163 Breaking nose base
21 010019 Roll pin, 1/4 dia. x 1 1/8 Lg
4 1 306164 Breaking nose
7 1 306158 Rack
8 1 010043 Gripper pin
9 1 001621 Cotter pin, 3/32 dia. x 1/2 Lg
10 1 003868 Flexloc nut, 3/8-24 thin
11 1 010011 Gripper
12 1 010021 Handle pivot pin
13 1 010004 Gripper spring
14 1 010016 Gear
15 2 010008 Pawl spring
16 1 010007 Long Pawl
17 1 010014 Ratchet spring
18 1 010006 Short pawl
19 1 010013 Pawl
20 1 306157 Handle
21 1 306230 Handle knob
22 1 010057 Roll pin, 1/4 dia. x 1 3/4 Lg
24 1 306159 Slide housing
25 1 003133 Danger sign
26 1 584-1056 Nameplate
When ordering parts, please show tool model, part
number and name. All recommended spare parts are
underlined and should be stocked.
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