Eastey BB-2T User manual

BB-2/3T
Bottom Belt
Case Taping System
User Guide

BB-2/3T
Bottom Belt
Case Taping System
User Guide
Revised 06/25/2019
P/N 5000787 Rev. D
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Contents:
Safety ............................................................................................................................. 7
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 8
BB-2/3T Case Taper Overview ..................................................................................... 8
Specifications................................................................................................................ 9
Dimensions ................................................................................................................. 10
Installation ................................................................................................................... 11
Install Casters ............................................................................................................. 11
Set Machine Height..................................................................................................... 11
Location Requirements ............................................................................................... 12
Install Front and Rear Tables...................................................................................... 13
Next Steps................................................................................................................... 14
Operation ..................................................................................................................... 15
Load Tape................................................................................................................... 15
Check Tension ............................................................................................................ 16
Thread Tape................................................................................................................ 16
Main Spring................................................................................................................. 18
Control Panel .............................................................................................................. 19
Adjustments ................................................................................................................ 20
Box Width and Height Adjustment............................................................................... 20
Guide Rail Adjustment ................................................................................................ 21
Top Tape Head Height Adjustment .............................................................................. 22
Belt Adjustment ........................................................................................................... 23
Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 24
Rollers ......................................................................................................................... 24
Cutting Knives ............................................................................................................. 24
Changing Drive Belts .................................................................................................. 25
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 28
Parts List...................................................................................................................... 30
Electrical...................................................................................................................... 30
Machine Body and Tables........................................................................................... 32
Mast and Upper Tape Head Seat ................................................................................ 35
Appendix A: Electrical Schematic ............................................................................. 37
Warranty Statement .................................................................................................... 38
Customer Support....................................................................................................... 40

Safety 7
Safety
Safety Precautions
Before installing, operating or servicing this equipment, please read the following
precautions carefully:
•This machine is equipped with moving belts. Do not place hands near the belts when
they are moving, as fingers may be pinched where belts descend under the exit
table or into the frame. Always remove boxes from the exit table after they clear the
exit end of the conveyor.
•Observe caution when near tape heads or when threading tape. The tape cutting
knives are very sharp, automatically operated, and linked to the wipe down rollers.
•Always disconnect power before attempting maintenance for any electrical or
moving parts. Do not attempt to open or work on the electrical box, junction boxes,
or other electrical components of the unit without first disconnecting power to the
machine. Electrical shock hazard exists if power is not disconnected.
•Use only the specified power-supply cable. Do not use the power cable to pull or
position the machine, as this will damage or break the cable.
•Do not bypass any factory-designed safety features such as knife guards, interlocks,
switches, etc. Do not operate the machine if such modifications have been made.
•Do not attempt to operate the machine with loads that exceed the limits of use and
operation in regards to weight and sizes, or with unstable loads that present a
hazard of tipping or falling.
•This equipment is designed for indoor operation in a typical clean, dry factory
environment. Do not operate the machine in any extremely wet or oily environment
that may exceed operating specifications.
•Do not place hands, head, or any part of the body inside the confines of the machine
unless the tape head mechanisms are securely fastened, and the electrical supply is
shut off.
•To minimize the potential for personal injury, always be sure that the machine
operators and others working on the machinery are properly trained in the correct
usage of the equipment and properly instructed regarding operation.
•Never provide service or clear a box jam while the machine is running. Always stop
the machine and shut off power before servicing.
•When feeding a box into the unit, always hold down the box top and present the box
to unit. Release hands as soon as the belts begin to take the box.
•Do not wear loose clothing such as ties, scarves, jewelry, etc. Long hair should be
pulled back and/or covered while operating this machine.

8Introduction
Introduction
BB-2/3T Case Taper Overview
Height
Adjustment
Crank
Tape Sealer
Heads
(Top and
Bottom)
Mast
Machine
Body
Adjustable
Leg
Control
Panel
Locking
Casters
(Standard)
Pack Table
(Standard
Front and
Rear)
Adjustable
Side Guide
Rails (Left
and Right)

Introduction 9
Specifications
Model BB-2T
Tape 2 inches (50 mm) tape width, up to
15 inches (36 cm) diameter rolls
Belt Speed 60 feet/min (19 m/min)
Capacity
(L) 6 inches (15 cm) to unlimited
(W) 6 to 21 inches (15 to 53.3 cm)
(H) 4 to 20.5 inches (10 to 52 cm)
Conveyor Height
Adjustment
21.3 to 27.2 inches (54.1 to 69.1 cm) without casters
25.8 to 31.7 inches (65.5 to 80.5 cm) with casters
Electrical Requirements 110 VAC, 60 Hz, 6A
Power Consumption 200 W
Air Requirements None
Machine Size (L) 64 inches (162 cm)
(W) 28 inches (79 cm)
(H) 56.75 inches (144 cm) without casters
(H) 60.6 inches (154 cm) with casters
Sound Level 60 dB
Machine Net Weight 260 lbs.
Options
•3 inch Tape Head — Accepts three inch wide tape rolls. (BB-3T)
•Top Squeezer — Designed to stabilize the box and push top flaps together for
easier taping.

10 Introduction
Dimensions
Dimensions shown are in inches.

Installation 11
Installation
The BB-2/3T Case Taper is shipped boxed and mounted on a shipping pallet. The case
taper is mostly assembled with the exception that the front and rear tables and casters
and any optional components such as top squeezers are not attached.
Remove the cardboard packaging from the machine and lift the machine up and off of
the shipping pallet.
CAUTION! The BB-2/3T Case Taper is heavy and will require a forklift,
floor crane, or several people to move safely off the shipping
pallet. Use proper equipment when lifting the case taper and
ensure the case taper is secure and will not shift while being
moved or during height adjustment and caster installation.
Install Casters
Four locking casters are provided standard with the BB-2/3 Case Taper and may be
installed if preferred. To install the locking casters, thread a caster into the bottom of the
adjustment insert at the bottom of each leg as shown at left below and tighten the nut
(A) to affix the caster in place.
Set Machine Height
To adjust the leg height, loosen the screws (B) on each leg, slide the insert up or down
(as shown at right above) to the required height, and then re-fasten the screws (B).
Adjustment
Insert
Caster
Nut (A)
Leg
Adjustment
Insert
Adjust Leg
Insert Up
or Down
Screw
(B)
Screw
(B)

12 Installation
Move Taper To Required Location
CAUTION! If the case taper must be lifted for moving, use proper
equipment when lifting and moving the case taper to ensure
the case taper is secure and will not shift.
Set up the case taper and move it to its location. The casters allow easy movement over
smooth flat surfaces. If you need to lift the unit to move it, you will need to use a pallet
jack, floor crane, or fork lift to move it to its location.
Location Requirements
When installing the BB-2/3T Case Taper please be aware of the following
considerations:
1. The surface on which it is located is flat and level.
2. Conveyor or packing table height.
3. Alignment with packaging line.
When the BB-2/3T Case Taper is positioned in the operating location you will need
access to:
1. Control panel switches: Emergency Stop, Start, and Stop.
2. Height and width adjustments.
3. Tape loading (Both upper and lower tape cartridges).
Packing tables are provided standard at both the in-feed and exit ends of the case
taper. An operator can fill boxes and close the flaps at the in-feed table before feeding
boxes into the case taper, and then pick up boxes that have been sealed from the exit
pack table.
If the case taper is part of a longer packaging line, take into consideration the table and
conveyor height in relation adjacent machinery.
The machine should be placed on a flat, level floor so that it does not rock or move. We
recommend that the machine be securely locked in place when used.
When the case taper has been moved to its location, use the levers on the casters to
lock the wheels to prevent rolling and keep the unit in place.

Installation 13
Install Front and Rear Tables
Front and rear tables are identical and therefore interchangeable. Temporarily loosen
socket head cap screws at the locations shown in the following illustration. Align the
keyhole slots in the table flanges with the loosened cap screw heads and position table
with conveyor belts, then re-tighten cap screws to secure table. Install one table at each
end (front and rear) of the conveyor body.
Load the tape heads with tape. (One roll each; follow instructions provided in the Tape
Cartridge User Guide.)
Optional Mounting For Top Squeezers
Threaded holes are provided on both sides (left and right) of the case taper upper tape
head seat at the locations indicated to fasten optional top squeezers to each side of the
upper tape head seat assembly if they are to be installed.
Two threaded
holes are
provided on
each side of the
upper tape head
seat to fasten
optional case
top squeezers if
they have been
ordered for the
case taper
Socket Head
Cap Screws
Socket Head
Cap Screws

14 Installation
Next Steps
Follow instructions in the Operation section for instructions to load the tape cartridges in
the upper and lower tape heads.
Refer to the Adjustments section for instructions to make necessary height and width
adjustments that must be made for operation of the box taper.
Refer to instructions in the Operation section for instructions to power or shut down the
machine.

Operation 15
Operation
Load Tape
Press the Stop switch and disconnect the power.
CAUTION! To avoid personal injury, remove the tape cartridge before
loading tape.
When handling the tape cartridge be careful to avoid contact
with the tape cutting blade.
The taping cartridge in the upper head assembly is secured in place by a single wing
bolt (winged-head cap screw). Temporarily remove the wing bolt to remove the upper
tape head.
After the tape head has been removed, remove core of spent tape roll (if present) and
push the tape roll onto the spindle assembly.
NOTE: Make sure the tape roll is pushed all the way on the spindle
assembly.
Tape Roll
Tape Core
Spindle

16 Operation
Check Tension
Check the tape for correct
tension. Tighten or loosen
the tape core holder to adjust
tension.
Thread Tape
Carefully thread the new tape through the rollers in the tape head as shown in the
applicable diagram in the Tape Head User Guide provided with the tape head.
For convenience, diagrams for threading tape in the Eastey-EX Tape Head and EZ-EX
Tape Head are provided on the following page. Follow the diagram that applies for your
tape head, depending on the tape head model and position on the taper.

Operation 17
Eastey-EX Tape Head
EZ-EX Tape Head
Adhesive
Side
Adhesive
Side
Adhesive
Side
Upper Cartridge
Bottom Cartridge
Adhesive
Side
Upper Cartridge
Bottom Cartridge

18 Operation
Center Tape — Eastey-EX Tape Head only
Make sure the tape is centered
on all the rollers.
There are several rollers in the
tape cartridge where the tape
alignment should be checked to
verify the tape stays on center as
it is being dispensed.
Return the tape cartridge to the
operation position.
Main Spring
For sealing light weight boxes, decrease
the main spring tension. For heavier
boxes, increase the main spring tension.
When setting tension for the rollers,
consider the amount of pressure on the
box flaps required to make the seal.
Cartons completely filled to the top with
product may require more pressure on
top and bottom seams when applying
tape than partially-filled cartons, where
excessive pressure could possibly crush
the carton.
Main
Spring

Operation 19
Control Panel
Emergency Stop Button
Press the button for emergency stop.
Stop
Press to stop motors and belts but keep power to the system
on. (Non-emergency stop.)
Start
Press to start motors and belts.
Start and stop buttons are covered by a clear plastic to protect them from dust, dirt, etc.
To reset the Emergency Stop button once the emergency condition has been cleared
and it is safe to operate the machine again, press the Emergency Stop button in while
turning it approximately a quarter-turn in the direction indicated by the arrows.
Emergency Stop
Start
Stop

20 Adjustments
Adjustments
Box Width and Height Adjustment
Place a box filled with product on the in-feed table. Position the box centered with the
conveyor drive belt and tape heads. Use the filled box to adjust the width of guide rails
and top tape head height to accommodate the box width and height as explained in the
instructions that follow. (If the case taper is equipped with optional top squeezers, use
the filled box to adjust these too.)