Advanced Poly-Packaging Advanced Poly-Bagger T-1000-S18H User manual

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T-1000
Advanced Poly-Bagger™
(Model T-1000-S14)
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Operation Manual, Version 9 Revision G

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Acknowledgments
Written By: David Kolinski-Schultz
Reviewed By: Stuart Baker
Copyright
Nov 2018 (Ver 9G) Apr 2018 (Ver. 9F) Jan 2018 (Ver. 9E) Nov 2017 (Ver. 9D), 2014 (Ver. 8), 2010 (Ver. 7) 2009 (Ver. 6),
2007 (Ver. 5), 2006 (Ver. 4), 2003 (Ver. 3), 2001 (Ver. 2), 1995 (Ver. 1), Advanced Poly-Packaging, Inc. (APPI). All rights
reserved.
This manual and the program operating the equipment described in it are copyrighted. You may not copy this manual in whole or
part without the consent of Advanced Poly-Packaging, Inc.
All information pertaining to the promotion, sale, distribution, operation and maintenance of the T-1000-S14 ADVANCED
POLY-BAGGER including this manual, drawings, schematic, wiring diagrams, VHS video tapes, brochures, specification sheets,
figures, charts, or any other information, due to its proprietary design and manufacture remain the property of Advanced Poly
Packaging, Inc. Unauthorized duplication, distribution or disclosure to third parties without the expresses permission of
Advanced Poly-Packaging, Inc. is strictly prohibited.
Trademarks
T-1000-S14 is a trademark of Advanced Poly-Packaging, Inc. Advanced Poly-Packaging, Inc. owns also the following
trademarks: Advanced Poly-Bags, Advanced Poly-Bagger, Seal-a-Print, Roll-a-Print, Twin-Seal, Advanced Poly-Pack, Advanced
Poly-Bag, and Advanced Bag.
Limited Warranty and Disclaimer
Warranty period is 12 months or 1,000,000 cycles whichever comes first. The warranty commences on the date of delivery of the
equipment to the Purchaser. APPI warrants to the Purchaser that the equipment is free from defects in workmanship or material
under normal use and service. During the warranty period, APPI agrees to repair or replace, at its sole option, without charge to
Purchaser, any defective component part of the equipment. To obtain service, Purchaser must return the equipment or component
to APPI or an authorized APPI distributor or service representative in an adequate container for shipping. Any shipping charges,
insurance, or other fees must be paid by Purchaser and all risk for the equipment shall remain with Purchaser until such time as
APPI takes receipt of the equipment. Upon receipt, APPI, the authorized distributor or service representative will promptly repair
or replace the defective component and then return the equipment or component to Purchaser, shipping charges, insurance, and
additional fees prepaid. APPI may use reconditioned or like new parts or units, at its sole option, when repairing any component
or equipment. Repaired products shall carry the same amount of outstanding warranty as from original purchase. Any claim
under the warranty must include a dated proof of delivery. In any event, APPI's liability for defective components or equipment is
limited to repairing or replacing the components. This warranty is contingent upon proper use of the equipment by Purchaser and
does not cover: expendable component part such thermocouple wire, heater cartridge, rollers, bushings, and the like; or if damage
is due to accident, unusual physical, electrical or electromechanical stress, neglect, misuse, failure of electric power, water
damage (from airlines), improper environmental conditions, transportation, tampering with or altering of the equipment,
packaging of corrosive or contaminating products or other products damaging to components, and equipment or components not
owned or in the possession of original Purchaser. APPI will not be liable for loss of production, profits, lost savings, special,
incidental, consequential, indirect, or other similar damages arising from breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, or
their legal action even if APPI or its agent has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim brought against
the Purchaser by another party. This warranty allocates risks of equipment failure between Purchaser and APPI. APPI's pricing
reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this warranty. The warranty set forth above is in lieu of
all other express warranties, whether oral or written. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of APPI are not authorized
to make modifications to this warranty, or additional warranties binding on APPI. Accordingly, additional statements such as
dealer advertising or presentations, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by APPI and should not be relied upon.
Warranty on equipment is considered void when outstanding balances become delinquent (over 30 days late - 60 days after ship
date). Equipment Integration to other Equipment: APPI assumes no responsibility for the integration of its products to other
products or within a system unless APPI performs the integration, testing and provides the results of the tests to the purchaser in
writing. Furthermore, APPI assumes no responsibility for bag sizing whether suggested or recommended.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 6
1.1 Welcome.......................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Overview.......................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Standard Features............................................................................................................. 7
1.4 System Integration........................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Available Options ............................................................................................................ 9
1.6 Using this Manual - Typographical Conventions.......................................................... 11
1.7 Contact Information....................................................................................................... 11
1.8 Warranty Registration.................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 2: Safety, Getting Started 14
2.1 Chapter Summary .......................................................................................................... 15
2.2 Safety, Risks .................................................................................................................. 15
2.3 Installation Procedures................................................................................................... 16
2.4 Note on Adjustments to the T-1000-S14....................................................................... 17
2.5 Air and Power Requirements......................................................................................... 17
2.6 Assembly Instructions.................................................................................................... 17
2.7 Air and Power Hookup .................................................................................................. 18
2.8 Main Power.................................................................................................................... 22
2.9 Bag Threading................................................................................................................ 22
2.10 Cycle Operation of the T-1000-S14............................................................................... 22
2.11 Quick Setup Procedures................................................................................................. 23
Chapter 3: Touch Screen Operation 26
3.1 Touch Screen Operation ................................................................................................ 27
3.2 Touch Screen Specifications / Features......................................................................... 27
3.3 Touch Screen Program, Overview................................................................................. 27
3.4 Introductory Screen........................................................................................................ 27
3.5 Operation Screen............................................................................................................ 28
3.6 Main Menu..................................................................................................................... 28
3.7 Settings Screen............................................................................................................... 28
A. Fill Time......................................................................................................................... 29

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B. Air Pulse......................................................................................................................... 29
C. Seal Point ....................................................................................................................... 29
D. Seal Time ....................................................................................................................... 29
E. Reverse........................................................................................................................... 30
F. Blow Off ........................................................................................................................ 30
G. Index Speed.................................................................................................................... 30
H. Seal Temperature ........................................................................................................... 30
3.8 Options Menu................................................................................................................. 30
3.9 LS-10 Load Shelf........................................................................................................... 31
3.10 FS-10 Flat Seal Assembly.............................................................................................. 31
3.11 FS-30 Heavy-Duty Flat Seal Assembly......................................................................... 31
3.12 CS-10 Compartment Seal .............................................................................................. 32
3.13 TS-10 Twin Seal Feature............................................................................................... 32
3.14 Ti-1000Z Printer ............................................................................................................ 32
3.15 CF-10 Counting Funnel ................................................................................................. 33
3.16 BO-30 Bag Opening Device.......................................................................................... 34
3.17 LC-10 Light Curtain ...................................................................................................... 34
3.18 BO-20 Bag Open Detector............................................................................................. 36
3.19 TIZ RAP / Accumulator................................................................................................. 36
3.20 AF-10 Accumulating Funnel ......................................................................................... 36
3.21 US-5000 / US-5500 Semiautomatic Net Weigh Scale .................................................. 37
3.22 PB-20 Optical Palm Buttons.......................................................................................... 37
3.23 TS-10 Trim Seal Assembly............................................................................................ 37
3.24 ES-10 E-Stop Circuit ..................................................................................................... 37
3.25 Adjustable Stand Screen................................................................................................ 38
3.26 DF-20 Part Diverter (Diverting Funnel)........................................................................ 38
3.27 MV-20 Seal Validation.................................................................................................. 39
3.28 Medical Flat Seal ........................................................................................................... 40
3.29 BF-10 Bag Deflator........................................................................................................ 40
3.30 UF-5000 Infeed Conveyor Operation Screen................................................................ 41
3.31 BV-10 Barcode Verification Option.............................................................................. 41
3.32 Ti-1000 Inline Printer .................................................................................................... 42
3.33 Counters Screen............................................................................................................. 42
3.34 Continuous Strip Screen ................................................................................................ 42

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3.35 Temperature Calibration Screen .................................................................................... 43
3.36 Technical Assistance & Troubleshooting Screens......................................................... 44
3.37 Bagger Auxiliary Options.............................................................................................. 44
3.38 Pass Code Setup Screen................................................................................................. 44
3.39 Bagger Factory Settings................................................................................................. 45
3.40 Bag Registration............................................................................................................. 47
3.41 Job Save and Recipe Management ................................................................................ 48
A. Internal Memory (PLC) ................................................................................................. 49
B. External Memory (USB)................................................................................................ 49
3.42 Memory Files and Data Structures ................................................................................ 50
3.43 PLC Info......................................................................................................................... 55
3.44 Options Enable Screen................................................................................................... 55
3.45 License Activation ......................................................................................................... 56
3.46 Production Graph and Temperature Graphs.................................................................. 57
3.47 Operation Mode Timers, Alarms, & Alarm Data .......................................................... 57
3.48 Bagger Machine Info ..................................................................................................... 58
3.49 Warning and Message Screens ...................................................................................... 58
Chapter 4: Adjustments Maintenance, Troubleshooting 60
4.1 Machine Adjustments .................................................................................................... 61
4.2 Compression (Nip) Roller Adjustment.......................................................................... 61
4.3 Dancer Assembly Adjustments (Roller Shaft)............................................................... 64
4.4 Dancer Bar and Brake Strap Adjustment....................................................................... 64
4.5 Upper Roller Guides...................................................................................................... 64
4.6 PTFE Adjustment........................................................................................................... 66
4.7 PTFE Replacement ........................................................................................................ 66
4.8 Pressure Bar Adjustment................................................................................................ 67
4.9 Sealer Cylinders Adjustment ......................................................................................... 67
4.10 Pressure Bar (Rubber) Replacement.............................................................................. 67
4.11 Anti-Jam Adjustment..................................................................................................... 71
4.12 Heater Cartridge Replacement....................................................................................... 73
4.13 Replace Thermocouple Wire ......................................................................................... 75
4.14 Preventative Maintenance and Scheduled Maintenance................................................ 75
4.15 Preventative Maintenance Checklist.............................................................................. 76
4.16 Scheduled Maintenance Chart ....................................................................................... 77

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4.17 Preventative Maintenance Chart.................................................................................... 77
4.18 Spare Parts Kits.............................................................................................................. 78
4.19 Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................. 80
4.20 Troubleshooting Checklist............................................................................................. 80
4.21 PLC IO Listing............................................................................................................... 82
4.22 Schematics ..................................................................................................................... 86
A. Electrical Drawings........................................................................................................ 86
B. Pneumatic Piping Diagrams........................................................................................... 99
Chapter 5: Parts and Drawings 108
5.1 T-1000-S14 Advanced Poly-Bagger............................................................................ 109
5.2 Base Assembly............................................................................................................. 111
5.3 Upper Column Assembly............................................................................................. 112
5.4 Covers and Guarding ................................................................................................... 113
5.5 Flat Load Shelf Assembly............................................................................................ 114
5.6 Dancer Assembly......................................................................................................... 115
5.7 Touch Screen Assembly .............................................................................................. 118
5.8 Seven Inch Touch Screen............................................................................................. 119
5.9 Main Frame Assembly................................................................................................. 121
5.10 Upper Roller Assembly................................................................................................ 123
5.11 Air Knife Assembly..................................................................................................... 124
5.12 Sealer Frame Assembly: Drop Frame.......................................................................... 126
5.13 NBO Wide Seal Frame Assembly................................................................................... 129
A. Pressure Bar Subassembly........................................................................................... 132
B. Heater Bar Subassembly.............................................................................................. 133
C. PTFE Guide Subassembly ........................................................................................... 134
D. Grooved Roller Mounting Subassembly...................................................................... 135
E. Bag Finger Grounding Subassembly........................................................................... 136
F. Latch Subassembly ...................................................................................................... 137
G. Manifold Assembly...................................................................................................... 138
5.14 Electrical Panel ............................................................................................................ 139
5.15 Bag Blow Off (Optional) ............................................................................................. 141
5.16 Bag Deflator (Optional)............................................................................................... 142
5.17 Notes............................................................................................................................ 143

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Overview
Standard Features
System Integration
Available Options
Using this Manual - Typographical Conventions
Contact Information
Warranty Registration

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1.1 Welcome
Now that you have decided to upgrade your packaging facilities with the T-1000-S14 Advanced Poly-
Bagger™ from Advanced Poly-Packaging, Inc., we thank you for selecting our equipment, materials, and
service. Where labor reduction and fast changeover are important, the T-1000-S14 uses Advanced Poly-
Bags (pre-opened bags on rolls) manufactured by Advanced Poly-Packaging, Inc. Extensively equipped
with several "built-in," ready-to-use options, the T-1000-S14 can package various industrial, medical,
molded and food products. With bag sizes that range from 4" x 3" to 11" x 16" and mil thickness from 1
mil to 4 mils, we hope the T-1000-S14 will meet all your bagging needs. T-1000 Advanced Poly-
Bagger™ is a general-purpose bagging system designed for manual or automatic packaging of a variety
of products.
1.2 Overview
The T-1000-S14 Advanced Poly-Bagger™ is a general-purpose bagging system designed for manual and
automatic packaging of a variety of products. The T-1000-S14 is designed to lower your packaging costs
with high speeds, versatility, reliability, and simplicity.
High Speeds: Indexes, opens, seals, and tears off a bag at very high rates of speed. Actual packaging
speed depends on the bag size, equipment options, product characteristics and loading method.
Versatility: Mobile on rugged castors for packaging at any production station in your facility. Ideal for
numerous short runs with virtually no production loss for job changeovers since all that is required is a
roll change and recalling the bag settings from memory.
Reliability: Crafted from the highest quality components and materials to withstand the most rigorous
manufacturing environment. Sturdy mounts with castors and a rugged frame guarantee long life and
usefulness with minimal maintenance.
Simplicity: A user-friendly, menu-driven touch screen program allows operators to set up the bag,
options, and auxiliary equipment, save settings in memory and recall those settings for repeat runs.
1.3 Standard Features
The machine comes standard with the following features:
Anti-Jam Device: Detects rigid objects of at least 3/8" to safeguard the equipment and product. During
the loading and sealing operation, this device will automatically reverse the pressure bar and discontinue
cycle operation if an obstruction is detected.
Auxiliary Automatic Operation –Integrates automatically to vibratory counters, scales and other in-
feed equipment.
Castors Assembly: Rugged castors are standard for plant mobility.
Communications Ports: Provides for auxiliary communications and screen data transfer.

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Continuous Strip Option: Leave bags connected in an "endless" strip or a predetermined number of
strips of sealed bags.
Counters –Preset, Total and Maintenance counters are provided.
Energy Conservation and Component Saver: To extend its life and conserve energy in your plant, the
T-1000-S14 is programmed to sequentially shut down components when not in use for extended periods
of time. Electric current to the heater bar will discontinue and place the T-1000-S14 in Stop mode during
a preset period of nonuse. Shortly thereafter, air flow will be shut off, preserving compressed air. A
screen saver is also provided.
Internal (PLC) and External (USB) Recipe Management System: Stores up to twenty-four recipe
settings internally, or hundreds of recipes externally. Optional Ethernet card can allow for remote recipe
management.
Maintenance Counter / Chart: Periodically check this counter (total machine cycles) to determine
preventative maintenance and component inspection intervals.
Pass Code Protection: Settings screens can be protected from alterations by unauthorized individuals.
Once turned on, this function acts as a “screen save” feature. After a preset amount of time, the pass code
screen will be displayed from the Bagger Operation screen. Factory settings are protected by a Level 1
pass code and should only be accessed by authorized maintenance personnel.
Predetermining Counter: Preset the T-1000-S14 to stop after a predetermined number of bags have been
packaged. Set the quantity of finished bags to complete a work order or fill a shipping container. Once the
work order is complete or the container is full, the T-1000-S14 stops to alert the operator to begin the next
work order or to push aside the box and begin filling another. Pressing anywhere on the screen resets the
counter and starts the bagging operation with minimum delay.
Totalizing Counter: Reset this counter at the beginning of each shift or day to record packaging
production over a period of time.
1.4 System Integration
The T-1000-S14 is preprogrammed to integrate automatically with major brand vibratory counters and
feeders, weigh scales, volumetric fillers, auger fillers and infeed conveyors. As an OEM for numerous
equipment manufacturers of infeed systems, we offer the best available system with the T-1000-S14
Advanced Poly-Bagger as the integral packaging component. However, APPI cannot be responsible for
the successful integration of third party equipment, unless approved and integrated by APPI.
FREE CONSULTATION AND PRODUCT EVALUATION: We invite you to call to discuss your
packaging requirements and our free product packaging analysis.

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1.5 Available Options
Although the T-1000-S14 is equipped with many "built-in" options, various auxiliary options and
equipment can easily be added for special purpose packaging. The following options may be purchased
from Advanced Poly-Packaging, Inc:
AF-10 Accumulating Funnel: A special purpose funnel that collects and holds product until it is ready to
be dropped. A funnel to help contain the product can also be inserted.
Bag Deflator: This option quickly mounts to the sealer bar and squeezes the air from the bag while
sealing.
Bag in Bag Option:A conveyor feeds bagged product to a second bagger to be bagged again.
Bag Out Sensor:If the bag material ends, a message will be displayed indicating that the machine is out
of bags or that a threading or web breakage issue has occurred.
Base Height Adjustment: An electronic mechanism that raises or lowers the base of the bagger, allowing
for more versatility and convenience. Without this option, the operator must raise or lower the bagger
manually.
BO-20 Bag Open Detector:This option will detect whether or not a bag is blown open, or whether or not
a funnel is inserted into the bag for validation that the bag is ready to receive product.
BO-30 Bag Opening Device:This device enters the bag with one or more “fingers” and pulls the bag
open to a stop.
BV-10 Barcode Verifier: Verifies that a barcode is readable. If no barcode is detected, or if a barcode is
not correctly formatted (as per software settings in the barcode verifier), then a “No Read” message will
be displayed.
CF-10 Counting Funnel: This option automatically cycles the bagger when a preset number of parts
have fallen through the funnel.
CS-10 Compartment Seal: Seals the bag twice to create two separate compartments within the same bag.
DF-10 Diverting Funnel: This feature is used to count bags from the bagger and divert them for further
packaging operations, including counting into cartons.
Dual Printing: Special programming allows the T-1000-S14 to operate with both the Next Bag Out
printer and an offline printer in order to print on both sides of the bag. The offline printer is mounted
upside down on the back of the bagger.

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E-Stop: This option can be used to stop the cycle operation of the T-1000-S14 and possibly other
auxiliary infeed or outfeed equipment purchased with the T-1000-S14.
FS-10 Flat Seal Assembly: Helps decrease/eliminate wrinkles in the seal by pulling the sides of the bag.
Increases bag integrity.
FS-30 Heavy Duty Flat Seal Assembly (Drop Frame): Uses two movements to further assist in
flattening the film to decrease wrinkles or folds in the seal.
LAN Connection: Provides for Ethernet communication.
LC-10 Light Safety Curtain: If funnels are removed, APPI highly recommends the addition of this
option to prevent injuries. This option, when activated, prevents outputs (voltage) to valves that cause the
seal bar to activate. Additionally, the stepper motor stops when blocked.
LS-10 Load / Support Shelf: Provides support for heavier packages when dropped into bag. Sizes: 10",
15" or 20" long.
MV-10 Seal Validation: Additional components provide a secondary means of detecting a failure or out
of range condition for components that affect seal quality.
NBO Next Bag Out Printer: An inline printer installed within the T-1000-S14 capable of printing the
next bag out in the bagging sequence. This feature prevents mislabeling of pharmaceuticals, prescriptions
or high cost items and allows part numbers or other printing information to be changed with every bag.
OFS-10 Output Fault Signal with SL-10 Stack Light: For automatic bagging operations with third
party or production equipment, this signal provides a fault when the bagger is inoperative (due to out of
bag conditions or other faults).
PB-20 Dual Palm Buttons: Decreases the possibility of injury to hands and fingers. The operator must
push two buttons simultaneously to actuate the seal bar.
Roll-a-Print 1400 or 2800 Single or Dual Thermal Inline Printer: Prints bar codes and graphics
directly to the surface of the front or both the front and back of the bag.
Ti-1000 Thermal Transfer Inline Printer: Prints bar codes, graphics, etc. by downloading pre-
formatted labels, generated via label software. (PC or Terminal and software required)
TS-10 Trim Seal Assembly: Trims excess film from the bag above the seal to enhance the appearance of
the package. Great for retail products.
Twin-SealTM: Seal the bag a second time, 3/8" from the first seal, for additional bag integrity.

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UC-2400 Vibratory Parts Counter: Automatic parts counter feeds fasteners, electronic components,
injected molded parts and many other types of product, then drops the final count into the bag, carton, or
infeed conveyor.
UF-2000 Takeaway Conveyor: Removes packaged product to a packing station or directly feeds a
carton or table, conveying the product from floor level. The conveyor fits perfectly underneath the
T-1000-S14 and takes the product away. Small, lightweight, and equipped with castors, use this conveyor
anywhere in the plant. Designed for 24 hour / 7 days a week operation.
UF-5000 Infeed Conveyor: Kit packaging infeed conveyor. Instead of loading parts directly into the bag,
load parts into compartments on the conveyor. Packaging kits can be loaded into the compartments by
hand or automatically with parts or scales.
US-4000 Check Weigh Scales: When you must guarantee the contents of the bags or kits, APPI offers
check weigh scales with incredible accuracy, speed, and reliability. A history of weights is standard,
along with job/recipe saves.
US-5000 / 7000 / 9000 Semiautomatic (US-5000) or Automatic Scale (US-7000 and US-9000): Feeds
a weighed/counted batch of product into bags.
Other options may have been added since the date this list was printed. Please call for additional or
custom options pricing.
1.6 Using this Manual - Typographical Conventions
The following manual conventions are frequently used to assist in understanding important information,
alerting the operator of potentially dangerous or damaging practices, and the normal functions of the
T-1000 Advanced Poly-Bagger™.
text Normal text
<ENTER> Used to show Touch Screen keys
Italics Used for emphasis
Note: Identifies important information.
CAUTION: Warning messages - To avoid physical harm, damage to equipment or damage to
the product. Be sure to read these messages carefully.
1.7 Contact Information
To better serve your bagging needs, call [phone] or toll free 1-[phone] for convenient
service solutions, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM EST, or Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
EST. For technical assistance with current machinery, ask for Service. To order spare parts for your
system, ask for Parts. To order auxiliary equipment for your current system, ask for Machine Sales. To
place an order for bags, ask for Bag Sales.
You may also contact any of these departments by email:
Reach Service at [e-mail]

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1.8 Warranty Registration
This section must be completed and returned to Advanced Poly-Packaging, Inc. to register the T-1000
Bagger for Warranty Protection.
Serial Number:
(Serial Number located on the back panel)
Company Name and Address Contact Name(s) / Title(s) / Phone Number
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Please fax or mail this page to:
Service Manager
Advanced Poly-Packaging, Inc.
1331 Emmitt Road
Akron, OH 44306
USA
Fax # (USA) 330-785-4010
Or email the information above to: [e-mail]

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Chapter 2: Safety, Getting Started
Chapter Summary
Safety, Risks
Installation Procedures
Note on Adjustments to the T-1000-S14
Air and Power Requirements
Assembly Instructions
Air and Power Hookup
Main Power
Bag Threading
Cycle Operation of the T-1000-S14
Quick Setup Procedures

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2.1 Chapter Summary
This chapter describes procedures to receive and set up the T-1000-S14, including uncrating instructions,
environmental, air and power requirements, risks, required safety precautions, quick start procedures
assembly instructions and height adjustments. Additionally, this chapter describes safety precautions, how
to power on the T-1000-S14 and how to properly thread bags through the machine.
2.2 Safety, Risks
The equipment has been designed with features to reduce the possibility of injury. Despite safety
precautions, operators may receive lacerations, minor burns or crushed or broken bone injuries if coming
in contact with the heater bar or other moving components. Please carefully read the following
precautions to operate the equipment properly and avoid injury.
Although no special personal protective equipment is required to operate the equipment, eye protection,
gloves or other protection should be worn depending on the characteristics of product being packaged or
the method of loading the product.
Please carefully read the following precautions to operate the equipment properly and avoid injury:
CAUTION: Initial Setup of the machine must be performed by Specialized Personnel. Qualified
Service Engineers should uncrate, assemble (if required), test and connect power sources, test the
equipment for proper operation and otherwise setup the equipment for use.
CAUTION: Maintenance must be performed by Specialized Personnel. Qualified Service Engineers
must remove guards or covers to gain access to electrical or mechanical areas.
CAUTION: To avoid injury do not reach under the equipment or guards. Do not place hands or
fingers in the seal area, near the seal or heater bar, load shelf, or other moving components.
CAUTION: To avoid injury, do not operate the equipment if funnels, guards, or covers or other access
panels have been removed. If any of these safety measures have been removed or modified or if any
openings have been increased, the operator will have access to moving components and extreme
temperature areas that can cause crush, cut, or burn injuries to hands or fingers.
CAUTION: To avoid injury, do not reach under guards or elsewhere under the machine.
CAUTION: Do not remove or loosen fasteners on the frame. If loosened the equipment may drop
suddenly causing injury or damage to the machine.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to adjust the height without assistance and without supporting the weight
of the machine. Attempting to make a height adjustment without assistance could cause the machine to
drop suddenly, causing severe injury. APPI offers several optional accessories that can reduce the risk
of injury during height adjustments. These accessories include carts, motorized height adjustment
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CAUTION: Ensure that any height adjustments allow for sufficient movement of the operator.
Improper height adjustments could negatively affect operator movement, causing strain, added stress,
discomfort, and fatigue.
CAUTION: Be careful when opening the seal frame as it may drop suddenly causing injury or
damage to the equipment.
CAUTION: To avoid injury, avoid coming in contact with pinch points including rollers, automatic
funnel doors or other moving components.
CAUTION: To avoid injury, avoid contact with Roller "Fingers" as they may be sharp.
CAUTION: Exercise care when adjusting or relocating the touch screen. Movement of the touch
screen could cause unexpected movement of the machine and injury to the operator.
CAUTION: If control or air pressure settings are set too high, higher noise levels may result from
increased part on part contact or part on machinery contact. Limit these settings and add guards or
covers to reduce airborne noise.
CAUTION: Exercise extreme care when clearing jams, replacing materials, changing controls or
mechanical settings, and cleaning internal parts. Be sure to de-energize energy sources prior to
removing guarding. Failure to do so may result in unexpected movement or flying objects, which could
cause crush, cut, or eye injuries.
CAUTION: Maintenance must be performed by specialized personnel. Qualified service engineers
must remove guards or covers to gain access to electrical or mechanical areas.
CAUTION: Maintenance must be performed regularly to ensure that the machine is operating
properly and to protect against injury. Routine maintenance includes: periodic inspections, the
replacement of worn or damaged components, the tightening of loose bolts or components, and regular
cleaning and adjustments. Contact APPI and/or service centers for service support if there is not
sufficient maintenance staff at your facility to perform regular maintenance.
2.3 Installation Procedures
The T-1000-S14 is transported as a single unit in a custom crate designed to protect the machine during
shipment. It is shipped completely assembled except for a few items that are easily attached during
installation. A final adjustment is also necessary to ensure proper placement of the touch screen, dancer
assembly, foot switch, funnel, and guards.
Unpacking: After removing the stretch wrapping, remove the outer crate from the skid that contains the
T-1000-S14. Unfasten the base support brace from the skid. Carefully lower the T-1000-S14 from the
skid. Transport the T-1000-S14 to the operating location prior to placing the touch screen in position and
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Operating Environment: The T-1000-S14 should be placed in an area free of excessive heat, moisture,
dirt, and dust. Operating room temperature should range from 50°F to 100°F (10°C to 87.77°C).
2.4 Note on Adjustments to the T-1000-S14
Upon receipt, it is not unusual for the T-1000-S14 to be out of alignment due to shipping and excessive
handling. Unless physically damaged, the T-1000-S14 will function properly after minor adjustments are
made. Refer to Chapter 4 for information on adjustments to the T-1000-S14.
2.5 Air and Power Requirements
Power Requirements: Provisions must be made for 115 VAC, 50/60 Hz line current with ground. The
full load current for the T-1000-S14 is 12 Amps. APPI recommends a dedicated 20 Amp circuit for the T-
1000-S14.
Note: A qualified electrician should ensure that voltages are as required, amperage is sufficient, power
outlets are the required 115 VAC and power outlets are properly grounded before hooking up the
power. If the unit is not properly grounded, it will produce a shock and will not function properly.
Air Requirements: At least 2 CFM free air is required, regulated to 60 PSI (413.68 kPa). Air should be
dry and oil-free.
Note: Running the T-1000-S14 at a higher PSI setting than 60 PSI (413.68 kPa) will cause excessive
wear and may cause damage to components on the machine or parts being packaged. The anti-jam
function may also be adversely affected.
2.6 Assembly Instructions
Choose an operating location considering traffic flow, availability of bag supplies, supply of product to be
packaged, takeaway of finished packages, placement of auxiliary infeed equipment and placement of
takeaway conveyor(s). At the operating location, the first step is to remove any inner packaging, banding,
or wires.
Touch Screen Assembly / Position: The touch screen has been secured for transportation in a "face-in"
position with protective wrapping. Holding the touch screen to prevent it from falling, loosen the set
screw located in the clamp collar at the top of the upper “T” column. Pull the shaft from the clamp collar
approximately 6" (15.24 cm) and tighten the collar. Holding the touch screen module, loosen the “ball”
clamp lever and position the touch screen. See Figure 2-1.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the touch screen module, hold the screen until it is in the desired
position and then be sure the screws and ball clamp lever are securely tightened.
Dancer Assembly: The dancer assembly, located on the stand at the rear of the T-1000-S14, is secured
with tape strapping during shipment. After the removal of the strapping, the dancer should be checked to
ensure it will rotate freely in a semicircular path. The shaft assembly may then be inserted into the dancer
frame brackets so it is over the brake stop for tension.

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CAUTION: The seal bar should not come in contact with the funnel during sealing. Raise the funnel
to avoid contact.
CAUTION: To avoid injury, do not operate the T-1000-S14 without a funnel, guard or covers properly
positioned. APPI offers a variety of funnels and chutes. Guarding may need to be added to prevent
operators from reaching in, around or under the guard or funnels.
CAUTION: To avoid injury, do not reach underneath guards while the machine is plugged in.
Machine Height Adjustment: The height of the T-1000-S14 is adjustable. To change the height of the
machine, three people are required; two people holding the weight of the machine, and one person
loosening the two bolts located on the leg and clamping the outer leg to the inner leg. See Figure 2-2.
Raise or lower the T-1000-S14 to the desired height and tighten the two bolts.
CAUTION: Unless properly supported, the T-1000-S14 will drop suddenly when loosening the height
adjustment bolts. This may cause damage to the machine or injury to individuals.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to adjust the height without the assistance of at least two other people
supporting the weight.
2.7 Air and Power Hookup
This section describes how to hook up air and power and the air and power requirements.
Note: A qualified electrician should ensure power outlets are the required 115 VAC and properly
grounded before hooking up power. If the unit is not properly grounded, it will produce a shock and
the machine will not work properly.
The air supply should be fed to the T-1000-S14 with 3/8 ID flexible tubing. This tubing affixes to the
coupler adapter (quick disconnect not provided). Connect the air to the regulator by holding the regulator
firmly in one hand and pushing the airline connector on the male regulator connector. After connecting
air, the regulator should be adjusted so the gauge reads 60 PSI (413.68 kPa). Insert the T-1000-S14 power
cord into a 115 VAC, 60 Hz, grounded power outlet.

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Figure 2-1
Loosen for
up/down
adjustment
Loosen for in/out adjustment
Loosen for clockwise/counterclockwise
adjustment and tilt adjustment

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Figure 2-2
CAUTION:
Carefully loosen for
up/down adjustment while
two other people support
the T-1000-S14.
CAUTION:
If the bagger is not held in position by two people, the
weight of the machine may cause it to drop suddenly,
causing severe injury.