NEUBRONNER ALPHA X1-400 User manual

Operating Manual
ALPHA X1-400
Contents

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1 Identification.......................................................................................4
2 User information.................................................................................5
2.1 P URPOSE OF THE DOCUMENT ...................................................................................... 5
2.2 T ARGET GROUPS ........................................................................................................ 5
2.3 L IABILITY AND WARRANTY ........................................................................................... 5
2.4 R EORDERING AND COPYRIGHT .................................................................................... 6
3 General safety information .................................................................7
3.1 P ERSONNEL TRAINING ................................................................................................ 8
3.2 R EPRESENTATION OF SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................ 8
3.3 P ERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE) ................................................................. 9
3.4 S AFETY AND PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS ............................................................................10
3.4.1 Mains isolation device (mains plug)...................................................................10
3.5 I NDICATIONS OF SPECIAL HAZARD TYPES ....................................................................11
3.5.1 Electrical energy ...............................................................................................11
3.5.2 Securing against start-up/accidental switching-on.............................................11
3.5.3 General operating methods before start-up.......................................................11
3.5.4 Noise.................................................................................................................11
3.5.5 Cleaning............................................................................................................12
3.5.6 Organisational measures ..................................................................................13
4 Description of the Machine...............................................................14
4.1 I DENTIFICATION DATA ................................................................................................14
4.2 I NTENDED USE ..........................................................................................................15
4.3 F ORESEEABLE MISUSE ...............................................................................................16
4.4 E QUIPMENT SET - UP AND COMPONENTS ......................................................................17
4.5 F UNCTION DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................18
4.6 S PECIFICATION .........................................................................................................19
5 Installation and transport..................................................................20
5.1 T RANSPORTING THE EQUIPMENT ................................................................................21
5.1.1 Connecting the equipment ................................................................................21
6 Start-up and operation .....................................................................22
6.1 P REHEATING THE EQUIPMENT FOR OPERATION ................................................................23
6.1.1 Filling the water tank .........................................................................................23
6.1.2 Inserting the adhesive tape ...............................................................................24
6.2 C
ONTROLS ...............................................................................................................26

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6.2.1 Membrane keypad ............................................................................................26
6.2.2 ON/OFF switch (back of the equipment) ...........................................................27
6.2.3 Off button (1.)....................................................................................................27
6.2.4 Standby LED (green) (2.) .................................................................................27
6.2.5 Fault LED (red) (3.) ..........................................................................................27
6.2.6 X2 button with indicator LED (yellow) (4.).........................................................28
6.2.7 +5 button with indicator LED (yellow) (5.) .........................................................28
6.2.8 * Manual feed button (6.)..................................................................................28
6.2.9 20….110 buttons (7.) ........................................................................................28
6.2.8 Auto-button with indicator LED (yellow) (8.)......................................................29
6.2.9 Start button (9.) .................................................................................................29
6.3 O PERATING MODES ...................................................................................................30
6.3.1 Manual operation ..............................................................................................30
6.3.2 Automatic operation ..........................................................................................30
7 Maintenance and Servicing..............................................................31
7.1 C LEANING THE EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................32
7.2 G ENERAL M AINTENANCE S CHEDULE ..........................................................................34
7.3 T ROUBLESHOOTING AND FAULT ELIMINATION ...............................................................37
7.4 S PARE PARTS AND WEAR PARTS .................................................................................39
8 Decommissioning, Disassembly, Storage and Disposal...................40
8.1 S TORAGE .................................................................................................................41
8.1.1 Packaging .........................................................................................................41
8.1.2 Storage .............................................................................................................41
8.1.3 Unpacking.........................................................................................................42
8.2 D ISPOSAL .................................................................................................................42
9 EC Compliance Statement...............................................................43
10 Appendix..........................................................................................44
10.1 M ECHANICAL COMPONENTS ....................................................................................44
10.2 K NIFE BLOCK COMPONENTS ...................................................................................46

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1 Identification
Manufacturer's name: NEUBRONNER GmbH & Co. KG
Street: Neubronnerstrasse 1
Location: D-61440 Oberursel / TS
Phone: +49 (0) (6171) 9248-0
Fax: +49 (0) (6171) 9248-99
e-mail: [email protected]m
Internet: www.neubronner.com
Machine designation: Alpha X1-400

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2 User information
2.1 Purpose of the document
The operating manual contains important information about operating the
equipment safely, professionally and economically. Observing it helps to
avoid hazards, reduce repair costs and breakdown times and to increase
the reliability and working life of the equipment. Every person who is as-
signed to work on the equipment is to read and apply the operating man-
ual.
Any personnel assigned to work on the equipment must have read the
operating manual before commencing work. This applies especially to
personnel who work only occasionally on the equipment, for example dur-
ing maintenance and repair work.
The operating manual must be available at all times. Always keep a copy
of this operating manual at the location where the equipment is used.
In addition to the operating manual, the mandatory regulations on acci-
dent prevention applicable to the country and location of use must be
observed. The recognized technical regulations for safety- and proper
operation must also be followed.
2.2 Target groups
•
As the supervisory legal entity, the operator is responsible for
proper use of the equipment and training and deployment of au-
thorised persons. It defines the mandatory skills and instruction
powers for authorised persons within its operation.
•Specialists are persons who are able to evaluate the work they
are assigned to and to recognise possible hazards because of their
professional training. They also have good knowledge of the appli-
cable regulations. This group only includes trained specialist per-
sonnel or such personnel that the owner considers capable.
•Trained/instructed persons are considered to be persons who
have been instructed and, if necessary, trained, in the work they
are assigned to and the possible hazards of improper use. They
have also been instructed in the necessary safety equipment and
protective measures. Persons being trained, taught or instructed,
or persons carrying out general training, may only work under the
continuous supervision of an experienced person.
Responsibilities are to be clearly delimited and defined. The legally per-
missible minimum age must be observed!
2.3 Liability and warranty
All the information contained in this operating manual is given allowing
for our previous experience and findings to the best of our knowledge.

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The original version of this operating manual was produced in German
and carefully checked by ourselves. A recognised translation agency
translated it into the relevant national/contractual language.
This operating manual was compiled with great care. If, despite this,
you notice any inadequacies and/or errors, please contact us in writing
to inform us of the above. Your suggestions for improvement help us in
making a user-friendly operating manual.
The warranty period is 1 year from the date of purchase.
Excluded from the warranty are defective parts whose defects are due
to negligence, improper use, wear and tear caused by use and
transport damage.
2.4 Reordering and copyright
Further copies of this operating manual can be reordered from the ad-
dress stated in the chapter entitled Identification. Please note that reor-
dering incurs a charge.
All rights explicitly reserved. Reproduction or communication to third
parties, irrespective of the method, is not permitted without our written
authority.

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3 General safety information
Knowledge of the basic safety instructions is a basic requirement for safe
handling and fault-free operation of this equipment. The safety instruc-
tions for the supplied components in the documents included in this ap-
pendix are to be obeyed in addition to the instructions specified in this
operating manual.
1. To use the equipment for any purpose other than that intended by
the manufacturer is not allowed.
2. If personnel notice any errors or hazards, the operator or its official
representative must be informed of this immediately.
3. Safety equipment and precautions may never be removed or
bridged during normal operation of the equipment.
4. If it is essential to dismantle safety equipment, it must be reassem-
bled and checked immediately after work is completed.
5. Work on technical equipment (e.g. electrical systems) may only be
carried out by correspondingly skilled personnel.
6. When handling oils, greases and other chemical substances, the
safety regulations applying to the product must be observed!
7. Hot components must not come into contact with explosive or eas-
ily flammable chemicals.

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3.1 Personnel training
Only the relevant specialist personnel may work on the equip-
ment's electrical and mechanical equipment.
Observe the information to personnel in the relevant chapter of
this operating manual.
3.2 Representation of safety information
The following designations and symbols are used for safety information
in the operating manual:
Failure to observe these instructions can lead to detrimental ef-
fects on health, perhaps extending to life-endangering injuries.
This symbol indicates an imminent danger to life and limb. Failure to ob-
serve these instructions results in serious adverse health effects and
can extend to life-threatening injuries.
This symbol points to potential property and/or environmental damage.
This symbol points to a potentially hazardous situation.
This symbol points out important facts and especially
useful information.
Dangerous electrical voltage warning
Beware of hot surface warning.
Hot surfaces, such as components, vessels or materials, as well as hot
fluids are not always discernible. Please exercise caution when such a
safety marking is attached to a component.

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Use foot protection
Use hand protection
Environmentally hazardous
3.3 Personal protection equipment (PPE)
Necessary protective equipment required by the regulations must be
provided by the operating company.
Suitable personal protective equipment is prescribed for the respective
tasks to be performed. This is specifically referred to in the individual
chapters of these operating instructions.
Use foot protection
Use hand protection

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3.4 Safety and protective systems
The equipment has been constructed in accordance with state-of-the-art
technology and the established technical safety regulations. Despite this,
hazardous situations can occur.
All safety and protective equipment must be kept in perfect working order.
Only use the equipment when it is in perfect technical condition, in ac-
cordance with its intended use, safety and hazard-beware and under ob-
servance of the operating manual! Malfunctions which could affect safety
must be rectified immediately!
Mains isolation device (mains plug)
Figure 1: Mains isolation device (mains plug)
Before opening the housing and/or before servicing and cleaning, the
mains plug must be pulled out.

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3.5 Indications of special hazard types
Electrical energy
Hazardous electrical voltage warning!
It is imperative that you observe the following instructions.
Only specialist electrical engineers may work on the equipment's electri-
cal fittings, in accordance with electrical engineering regulations.
Equipment components on which inspection, maintenance and repair
work is being carried out must be isolated if prescribed. Check first that
live components have been isolated from the power supply. Only use
original fuses with the prescribed rating. If there are any malfunctions in
the electrical energy supply, switch the equipment off immediately!
Inspect/check the equipment's electrical fittings, such as mains plugs,
regularly. Remedy defects immediately.
Securing against start-up/accidental switching-on
In order to guarantee that the equipment is isolated from the energy sup-
ply, pull out the mains plug when the equipment is stationary.
General operating methods before start-up
Before the equipment is started up, it is the operator's duty to ensure that
there is nobody inside its danger zones.
Noise
Noise level: < 70 dB(A)

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Cleaning
Observe safety datasheets!
You should clean water tanks and foam rollers at least once a week!
Cleaning agents can penetrate the skin and remove natural fats. This
means that the skin becomes dry, cracked and particularly receptive for
the admission of pathogens. The skin protection, skin cleansing and
skincare program must match the hazardous materials used.
Before any cleaning and servicing work on the equipment, first pull out
the mains plug.

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Organisational measures
The operating manual should always be kept ready to hand at the place
where the equipment is installed.
It is imperative that the safety information in the component operating
manuals is observed.
Generally applicable, legal and other binding regulations for accident
prevention and for environmental protection must be observed and noti-
fied!
The owner must train operating personnel extensively. The owner must
ensure that instruction is given about possible hazards. The operating
personnel must be extensively instructed by the owner through safety
training sessions and operational instructions. For this purpose, the op-
erating manual is to be supplemented by instructions, including supervi-
sion and reporting obligations in order to take operational circum-
stances (work organisation, work sequences, personnel used) into ac-
count.
Personnel assigned to work on the equipment must have read the oper-
ating manual, and in this case in particular, the chapter entitled "Safety
information", before commencing work. This applies especially to per-
sonnel who work only occasionally on the equipment (cleaning and
maintenance).
Checks should be made at least occasionally to ensure that personnel
are working in a safety and hazard-aware manner whilst observing the
operating manual!
Personal protective equipment must be used wherever specified by the
operator.
Observe all safety and hazard information on the equipment!
All safety and hazard information on/at the equipment is always to be
kept in a legible condition.
If there are any changes to the equipment or its operation related to
safety, shut it down immediately and report the malfunction to the re-
sponsible agency/person.
Do not make any changes to the equipment which could affect safety
without the manufacturer's authorisation! Spare parts must meet the
technical requirements specified by the manufacturer.
This is always guaranteed by the use of original spare parts.
Observe time limits for repeating tests/inspections.
Appropriate workshop equipment is indispensable for work related to re-
pairs and maintenance.
The operator must ensure that lighting is sufficiently arranged and in-
stalled.

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4 Description of the Machine
4.1 Identification data
This operator manual is part of the ALPHA X-400
The data shown below is entered on the identification/nameplate.
NEUBRONNER GmbH & Co. KG
Neubronnerstrasse 1
D-61440 Oberursel
Tape dispenser
230V / 120VA Built: 2017
Type: ALPHA X1-400
Serial no.: 001
For information about safe use of the machine, refer to the operating manual.
Check whether the working voltage given on the nameplate is the same
as the local supply voltage.

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4.2 Intended use
The equipment may only be used in accordance with the guidelines de-
scribed in this operating manual. Any other use beyond this is not con-
sidered intended use. The manufacturer is not liable for any resulting
damage.
This equipment reflects the current state of the art and can be safely op-
erated in compliance with the operating manual and the system and op-
erating specifications.
Nevertheless, dangers to the life and limb of the user or third parties or
damage to the equipment or other property can occur during use.
Only use the equipment when it is in perfect technical condition, in ac-
cordance with its intended use, safety and hazard-aware and in compli-
ance with the operating manual! Malfunctions which could affect safety
must be rectified immediately!
Changes and/or adjustments to the equipment are possible in some
cases. In these cases, prior written authorisation must be obtained from
the manufacturer.
Please refrain from the following in particular:
•non-compliance or insufficient compliance with the information in
this operating manual;
•use of replacement parts or parts not authorised by the manufac-
turer;
•incorrect operation;
•removal, manipulation or non-deployment of protective devices;
•changing functions;
•unauthorised changes to the equipment;
•improper maintenance;
•use not in accordance with the regulations

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4.3 Foreseeable misuse
Any inappropriate or improper use of the equipment can be dangerous.
The operating manual must be available to the user and any maintenance
and repair personnel during the entire time the equipment is in use. Al-
ways keep a copy of this operating manual at the equipment. Ensure that
a copy of this operating manual is available during maintenance and re-
pair work!
The operational safety of the supplied equipment is guaranteed only if
used for its intended purpose in accordance with this operating manual.
The equipment is not suitable for use in areas where is a danger of ex-
plosion.
It is imperative that information contained in the operating manual is fol-
lowed! Improper use of the equipment voids the manufacturer's liability
and warranty!
Any use of the equipment beyond that intended is forbidden and is con-
sidered as incorrect use/misuse of the equipment.

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4.4 Equipment set-up and components
Figure 2: Equipment set-up and components
1 Valve 9 Water tank
2 Adhesive tape roll 10 Release lever
3 Roller guide plates (adjustable) 11 Pressure roller
4 Housing 12 Knife
5 Keyboard 13 Toothed belt
6 Inlet plate 14 Valve with level sensor
7 Pressure plate 15 Water container
8 Foam roller

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4.5 Function description
The ALPHA X1-400 is an electrically driven wet adhesive tape dispenser
with a microprocessor controller.
Figure 3: ALPHA X1-400 figure
The water container is filled automatically from the tank and its level is
kept constant.
The ALPHA X1-400 is equipped with a tape guide.
A step motor conveys the desired length of tape towards the tape output
and moistens it at the foam roller. The tape is cut automatically on reach-
ing the preset length.
A light barrier detects the removal of an adhesive tape strip and re-
leases the keyboard for the next strip.

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4.6 Specification
Type ALPHA X1-400
Weight (kg) 15
Supply voltage
230 V – 50 Hz, 1A
Adjustable strip length,
min. 200 mm
Adjustable strip length,
max. 2,300 mm
Max. roller outside diam-
eter 250 mm
Max. roller width
80 mm
Shipping box size 285 × 300 × 500 mm

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5 Installation and transport
The following personal protective equipment (PSE) must be worn.
•Foot protection (safety shoes)
•Hand protection (protective gloves)