Meech TakClean User manual

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Operating Manual
TakClean™
Contact Web Cleaning

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CONTENTS
TAKCLEAN SYSTEM OVERVIEW 5
Models and Function
Double Sided Cleaning
Single Sided Cleaning
Correct Use of a TakClean System
How TakClean Works
UNPACKING THE SYSTEM 7
SYSTEM INSTALLATION – MECHANICAL 8
Positioning of the System
Required Space and Mounting Holes
SYSTEM INSTALLATION – PNEUMATIC 9
Compressed Air Requirement
Compressed Air Connections
Setting the Required Air Pressure
Compressed Air Circuit
SYSTEM INSTALLATION – ELECTRICAL 11
Connecting the Remote On/Off Signal From the Line
Connecting the Active Ionisation Equipment
MAINTENANCE – IONISATION EQUIPMENT 20
Fault Finding – Ionisation Equipment
SPARE PARTS AND CONSUMABLES 21
TROUBLESHOOTING 22
DRAWING PACK 24
Backplate Mounting Holes - Option 1
Backplate Mounting Holes - Option 2
Backplate Mounting Holes - Option 3
GA Double Sided System
Compressed Air Circuit
ADHESIVE ROLL MATERIAL SPECIFICATION 29
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 30
OPERATING THE SYSTEM 14
Before Use
General Operation
MAINTENANCE – ADHESIVE ROLLS 15
General Guidelines
Refreshing the Adhesive Roll
Replacing the Adhesive Roll
Adhesive Roller Positioning
MAINTENANCE – TransTak ELASTOMER ROLLERS 18
General Guidelines
Replacing the TransTak Elastomer Rollers

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TakClean™ System Overview
Models and Function
The Meech TakClean contact web cleaning system is designed primarily for use in the label and narrow web markets to remove
dry, unbonded contamination from a moving web efciently.
TakClean incorporates the specially formulated TransTak elastomer contact cleaning rollers and perforated adhesive rolls which,
combined, make TakClean the ultimate elastomer based web cleaning machine.
Meech has designed TakClean to provide the following user advantages:
Excellent contamination removal – removing particles as small as 0.5 micron.
 Continuous cleaning – no need to stop the web.
 Fast installation – very low downtime for installation.
 Static control – web will be contamination and static free on exit.
Double Sided Cleaning
TakClean is available as a double sided web cleaner. In this conguration, TakClean includes two Meech TransTak elastomer
rollers and two Meech Model A914 AC ionising bars. In both cases these are positioned one either side of the web.
Single Sided Cleaning
TakClean is available as a single sided web cleaner. In this conguration, TakClean includes one Meech TransTak elastomer roller
that is installed to clean the top side of the web. An aluminium roller is installed in the bottom half of the TakClean. Two Meech
Model A914 AC ionising bars are installed one either side of the web.

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Correct Use of a TakClean System
Meech TakClean web cleaning systems should only be used in installations for which they are designed.
If the TakClean is used in any other way than instructed in this manual, it will be considered as improper use.
How TakClean Works
The unrivalled cleaning performance of TakClean is the result of 3 critical processes:
1. The TransTak elastomer cleaning rollers contact the full width of the web with even pressure. Dry, unbonded contamination is
lifted from the web surface.
2. Pneumatics hold the adhesive roller in contact with the TransTak elastomer roller. Contamination is transferred from the surface
of the TransTak elastomer roller to the adhesive roller where it is trapped.
3. Any static charge present on the web is neutralised on exit from the TakClean; minimising the risk of statically attracted
recontamination.

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Unpacking the System
IMPORTANT
When removing the TakClean system from the packaging, DO NOT USE THE HANDLES ON THE FRONT OF THE SYSTEM.
The handles are only to be used to pull out the adhesive rolls and are not designed to take the weight of the system.
CAUTION
Observe correct manual handling procedures when removing the system from the packaging. It is likely that the system will
exceed the recommended manual handling limit.
The TakClean will be delivered in a custom sized, thick walled cardboard box that is xed on a wooden pallet.
On receipt of the system, check the packaging for signs of shipping damage. If found, any damage should immediately be
reported to the shipping company, the supplier of the system and Meech directly.
Inside the packing, the system and components will be positioned as follows:
Ionisation
Power Supply
System Manual
Control Box System
Check the system for signs of damage. If found, any damage should immediately be reported to the supplier of the system and
Meech directly.
Before installation of the system, it is recommended that you clean it to remove any potential packing contamination.

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System Installation - Mechanical
IMPORTANT
When installing the TakClean system, it should be positioned so that the web passes straight through the system. The TransTak
elastomer rollers should not be used to alter the web path.
IMPORTANT
Installation of the TakClean system should only be completed by those with suitable qualications.
Positioning of the System
The TakClean system should be installed in the position that was recommended by your Meech contact. The exact installation
location will vary depending on the machine and application requirements.
In general, the TakClean system should be installed as close to the critical process as possible to minimise the potential of
re-contaminating the web via airborne contamination.
Required Space and Mounting Holes
Please view the drawing section at the end of this manual for GA drawings and mounting hole positions.
The TakClean system should be cantilever mounted using either of the 3 mounting hole congurations. Please see the mounting
hole congurations detailed on the Backplate drawings included in this manual.
Note: there are 2 backplate conguration for different web directions.

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System Installation - Pneumatic
IMPORTANT
Installation of the TakClean system should only be completed by those with suitable qualications.
Compressed Air Requirement
The TakClean system requires a compressed air supply to engage and disengage the adhesive rolls.
The compressed air supply should meet the following specication:
3-7 bar (43-100psi)
Clean and dry compressed air
Compressed Air and Plug Connections
The main incoming compressed air supply should be connected to the 4mm compressed air push t tting on the TakClean control
box labelled Air In.
The compressed air hoses (blue and black) should be connected from the TakClean unit to the 4mm compressed air push ttings
labelled Air Out 1 and Air Out 2. The blue hose connects to Air Out 1, the black hose connects to Air Out 2.
Connect plug 1 from the TakClean to the Auto/Manual socket on the pneumatic control box.
Connect plug 2 from the TakClean to the Engage/Disengage socket on the pneumatic control box.

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Setting the Required Air Pressure
There is a pressure relief regulator valve inside the TakClean control box. Adjusting this valve will change the force that engages
the adhesive rolls.
This valve will have been set at Meech before your system was supplied, so that the bottom adhesive roll engages the bottom
TransTak elastomer roller with the required level of force.
CAUTION
If you need to adjust the pressure relief valve, make sure that it is not adjusted to provide maximum pressure between the
adhesive roll and TransTak elastomer roller. If too high a pressure is used, it may result in damage to the adhesive roll and
TransTak roller, or effect the web path during operation.
TakClean Button Functions
Auto/Manual Button Engage/Disengage Button
The Auto/Manual Button toggles between auto mode and manual mode. The Engage/Disengage button will not function when in
Auto Mode and the Auto/Manual button is illuminated. When in Auto Mode the TakClean is engaged/disengaged when receiving
the remote On/Off signal from the line.
The Engage/Disengage Button will engage and disengage the adhesive rolls when set in manual mode.
Compressed Air Circuit
Please view the drawing section at the end of this manual for a circuit diagram.