IPG BETTER PACKAGES RSA 2024-WAT-EU User manual

Operation Manual & Parts List
AUTO H2O
RANDOM SEMI-AUTOMATIC-WAT-EU
CASE SEALER
For Machines Starting With Serial Number TM905 XX X XXX/TM914 XX X XXX
For all other serial numbers, contact Customer Service @ 800-474-8273 (Menu #3)
This manual also available at www.Intertapepolymer.com
Intertape Polymer Group © 2021
USER MANUAL
RSA 2024-WAT-EU
REV 2 10122022
For Serial Numbers:
TM905 XX X XXX

RSA2024-WAT-EU Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Chapter Title Page
1GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Revision Control....................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Technical Support .................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Replacement Parts .................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.4Field Service Assistance.......................................................................................................... 1-2
1.5 Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.6 Description of RSA2024-WAT-EU Case Sealer ...................................................................... 1-3
1.7 Optional Equipment ................................................................................................................. 1-4
2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Safety Labels .......................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Safety Label Placement.......................................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Safety Label Descriptions ....................................................................................................... 2-3
2.4 Explanation of Signal Word Consequences ........................................................................... 2-6
2.5 Operator Skill Level Descriptions............................................................................................ 2-7
2.5.1 Skill “A” Machine Operator .................................................................................................. 2-7
2.5.2 Skill “B” Mechanical Maintenance Technician..................................................................... 2-7
2.5.3 Skill “C” Electrical Maintenance Technician ........................................................................ 2-7
2.5.4 Skill “D” Manufacturer’s Technician..................................................................................... 2-7
3SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Machine Dimensions .............................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 Machine Components ............................................................................................................. 3-2
3.3 Machine Operating Conditions ............................................................................................... 3-3
3.3.1 Power Requirements ........................................................................................................... 3-3
3.3.2 Operating Speed ................................................................................................................. 3-3
3.3.3 Tape Specifications ............................................................................................................. 3-3
3.3.4 Carton Specifications........................................................................................................... 3-3
3.3.5 Case Processing Stability.................................................................................................... 3-4
4SET-UP PROCEDURES ........................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Receiving and Handling .......................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Caster Installation (If Purchased) .......................................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Machine Height Adjustment.................................................................................................... 4-3
4.4 Installation of Interpack Brand In-Feed Roller Tables (If Purchased) .................................... 4-4
4.5 Installation of External In-Feed and Exit Conveyors............................................................... 4-6

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Chapter Title Page
4.6 Connecting Utilities ................................................................................................................. 4-7
4.6.1 Electrical Utilities ................................................................................................................. 4-7
4.6.2 Pneumatic Utilities ............................................................................................................... 4-8
4.7 Operator Control Box ............................................................................................................ 4-10
4.8 Operator Control Box Relocation........................................................................................... 4-11
4.9 Top Tape Head Loading/Threading....................................................................................... 4-12
4.9.1 Direction of Top Tape Unwind ........................................................................................... 4-12
4.9.2 Top Tape Path ................................................................................................................... 4-12
4.9.3 Top Tape Head Threading/Loading Instructions ................................................................ 4-13
4.10Bottom Tape Head Loading/Threading.................................................................................. 4-14
4.10.1 Direction of Bottom Tape Unwind...................................................................................... 4-14
4.10.2 Bottom Tape Path.............................................................................................................. 4-14
4.10.3 Bottom Tape Head Threading/Loading Instructions........................................................... 4-15
4.11 Adding Water to the System .................................................................................................. 4-16
5OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................. 5-1
5.1 Introduction to Operating Instructions..................................................................................... 5-1
5.2Preparing Case to be Processed............................................................................................ 5-2
5.2.1 Flap Folding ......................................................................................................................... 5-2
5.2.2 Overfills and Void Fills ......................................................................................................... 5-2
5.3Control Box ............................................................................................................................. 5-3
5.3.1 Auto Mode ........................................................................................................................... 5-3
5.3.2 Manual Mode ....................................................................................................................... 5-4
5.3.3 Clear Mode (Clear Jam) ...................................................................................................... 5-4
6 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................. 6-1
7 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ................................................................................. 7-1
7.1 Machine Preventive Maintenance........................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Cleaning the Machine ............................................................................................................. 7-2
7.2.1 Side Belt Drive Base........................................................................................................... 7-2
7.3 Changing the Air Regulator Filter ........................................................................................... 7-3
7.4 Lubricating the Machine.......................................................................................................... 7-4
7.4.1Acme Drive Base Shafts...................................................................................................... 7-4
7.4.2Centering Chain................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.5 Removing the Top Tape Head................................................................................................ 7-5
7.6 Removing the Bottom Tape Head .......................................................................................... 7-6

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7.7 Cleaning the Cutter Blade (Top Tape Head) .......................................................................... 7-7
7.8 Cleaning the Cutter Blade (Bottom Tape Head)..................................................................... 7-8
7.9 Cutter Blade Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 7-9
7.10 Cutter Blade Replacement.................................................................................................... 7-10
8 MACHINE MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENT ........................................................... 8-1
8.1 Drive Belt Replacement .......................................................................................................... 8-1
8.2 Drive Belt Adjustment ............................................................................................................. 8-2
9 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST...................................................................................... 9-1

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List of Figures
Figure Name Page
Figure 1-1 RSA2024-WAT-EU Case Sealer ................................................................................................ 1-3
Figure 1-2 Optional Equipment .................................................................................................................... 1-4
Figure 2-1 Safety Label Placement ............................................................................................................. 2-2
Figure 3-1 Machine Dimensions.................................................................................................................. 3-1
Figure 3-2 Machine Components ................................................................................................................ 3-2
Figure 4-1 Receiving and Handling ............................................................................................................. 4-1
Figure 4-2 Caster Installation ...................................................................................................................... 4-2
Figure 4-3 Machine Height Adjustment ....................................................................................................... 4-3
Figure 4-4 Case Direction............................................................................................................................ 4-4
Figure 4-5 Carriage Bolt Installation ............................................................................................................ 4-4
Figure 4-6 Roller Table to Machine Base Installation.................................................................................. 4-5
Figure 4-7 Remaining Carriage Bolt Installation.......................................................................................... 4-5
Figure 4-8 Installing In-Feed and Exit Conveyors ....................................................................................... 4-6
Figure 4-9 Electrical Utilities ........................................................................................................................ 4-7
Figure 4-10 Main Air Regulator ..................................................................................................................... 4-8
Figure 4-11 Pressure Regulators ................................................................................................................... 4-9
Figure 4-12 Operator Control Box ............................................................................................................... 4-10
Figure 4-13 Control Box Relocation ............................................................................................................ 4-11
Figure 4-14 Top Tape Threading Diagram.................................................................................................. 4-12
Figure 4-15 Control Box – Top Threading ................................................................................................... 4-13
Figure 4-16 Top Tape Head Loading/Threading ......................................................................................... 4-13
Figure 4-17 Bottom Tape Threading Diagram............................................................................................. 4-14
Figure 4-18 Control Box – Bottom Threading.............................................................................................. 4-15
Figure 4-19 Mandrel Slide Handle............................................................................................................... 4-15
Figure 4-20 Bottom Tape Head Loading/Threading.................................................................................... 4-16
Figure 4-21 Adding Water to the System .................................................................................................... 4-16

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Figure Name Page
Figure 5-1 E-stop Locations ........................................................................................................................ 5-1
Figure 5-2 Fold Minor Flaps ........................................................................................................................ 5-2
Figure 5-3 Fold Major Flaps ........................................................................................................................ 5-2
Figure 5-4 Overfill ........................................................................................................................................ 5-2
Figure 5-5 Void Fill....................................................................................................................................... 5-2
Figure 5-6 Control Box ................................................................................................................................ 5-3
Figure 7-1 Machine Preventive Maintenance Chart ..................................................................................... 7-1
Figure 7-2 Cleaning the Machine ................................................................................................................. 7-2
Figure 7-3 Remove Guard ............................................................................................................................ 7-3
Figure 7-4 Remove Reservoir ...................................................................................................................... 7-3
Figure 7-5 Remove Filter .............................................................................................................................. 7-3
Figure 7-6 Lubricating the Machine .............................................................................................................. 7-4
Figure 7-7 Quick-disconnect......................................................................................................................... 7-5
Figure 7-8 Electrical Disconnect................................................................................................................... 7-5
Figure 7-9 Quick-disconnect......................................................................................................................... 7-5
Figure 7-10 Remove Water Pot...................................................................................................................... 7-5
Figure 7-11 Pull Hold-down Plate................................................................................................................... 7-5
Figure 7-12 Remove Tape Head Box............................................................................................................. 7-5
Figure 7-13 Remove Side Covers .................................................................................................................. 7-6
Figure 7-14 Electrical Disconnect................................................................................................................... 7-6
Figure 7-15 Quick-disconnect......................................................................................................................... 7-6
Figure 7-16 Remove Water Pot...................................................................................................................... 7-6
Figure 7-17 Quick-disconnect......................................................................................................................... 7-6
Figure 7-18 Lift Tape Head............................................................................................................................. 7-6
Figure 7-19 Remove Top Cover ..................................................................................................................... 7-7
Figure 7-20 Remove Tape Shoe and Water Pot ............................................................................................ 7-7
Figure 7-21 Clean Striker Plate ...................................................................................................................... 7-7
Figure 7-22 Remove Tape Shoe .................................................................................................................... 7-8

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Figure Name Page
Figure 7-23 Remove Water Pot...................................................................................................................... 7-8
Figure 7-24 Clean Striker Plate ...................................................................................................................... 7-8
Figure 7-25 Cutter Blade Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 7-9
Figure 7-26 Striker Plate and Cutting Blade................................................................................................ 7-10
Figure 7-27 Striker Plate.............................................................................................................................. 7-10

RSA2024-WAT-EU General Information
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Chapter 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 REVISION CONTROL
REV00 ................................................................................................................................................................Initial Release
1.2 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
This is the Interpack Model AUTO H2O Random Semi-Automatic-WAT-EU (RSA2024-WAT-EU) Side-Belt Case
Sealer 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.
If contact with the authorized distributor is not possible, Interpack Technical Support is available. Should the need
to contact Interpack Technical Support arise, please have the Case Sealer model number and serial number on
hand. This information can be found on the nameplate of the side panel of the machine. Interpack Technical
Support is available during normal business hours (Eastern Time).
•PHONE: [phone], Option 3
If you have a technical question that does not require an immediate response, you may contact Interpack by fax.
•FAX:[phone]
Technical support may also be contacted via email at the address below:
•EMAIL: [e-mail]
1.3 REPLACEMENT PARTS
Order parts by item number, part description, and quantity required. Replacement parts are available from your
authorized Interpack distributor exclusively.
Should you require assistance selecting the correct part, you may call:
Intertape Polymer Group
Interpack Machinery
Tel: [phone], Option 3
Fax: [phone]
MODEL:
SERIAL NUMBER:
DISTRIBUTOR PURCHASED FROM:
DATE OF PURCHASE: