Plas-Ties XL2 User manual

14272 Chambers Road
Tustin, CA 92780
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PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
OPERATING MANUAL
FOR
XL2 MACHINES
Email: [email protected] Website: www.plasties.com
Proprietary Information of Plas-Ties, Co. Rev 02.28.2017

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Table of Contents
PAGE
Section I: General Information
Intro................................................................... 4
Supplies and Service.......................................... 5
Safety Instructions ............................................. 6-7
Warranty ............................................................ 8
Section II: Specifications
Model Designation ............................................. 9
Performance ...................................................... 9
Power Requirements .......................................... 9
Dimensions........................................................ 9
Spool Replacement............................................ 9
Section III: Operation
Major Component Description/Adjustments ....... 10-11
Product Stages................................................... 12-13
Mounting Options............................................... 14
Pedestal Stand Assembly ................................... 15
Brake Assembly.................................................. 16-17
Loading Twist Tie Material................................... 18-19
Tying Operation .................................................. 20
Chutes and Ribbon Guide ................................... 21
Tying Adjustments .............................................. 22-23
Section IV: Maintenance
General.............................................................. 24
Lubrication......................................................... 24
Preventive Maintenance Record.......................... 25
Section V: Troubleshooting
Solutions Matrix ................................................. 26-27
Section VI: Parts
Parts List ........................................................... 28-33
Assemblies ........................................................ 34-35
Appendix A: Explosion Chart with Case & Cover .. 36-37
Appendix B: Electrical System Function & Parts.. 38-39
Appendix B: Electrical System Details ................ 40
XL2 Spare Parts Kit............................................. 41

SECTION I: General Information
Thank you for purchasing the XL2 from PLAS-TIES, manufacturers of high
quality twist-tying equipment.
Please familiarize yourself and/or any person operating this machine with all functions
by carefully reading this manual.
The XL2 is a machine that will twist-tie products inserted into the tying area. The
machine can be adjusted to tie almost any product gathered into a round or almost
round shape from 3/8-inch diameter up to a maximum of 2-inch diameter.
Model designation and electrical requirements are found on the serial plate on the
machine. It is important that you have the correct model for your input power.
Unit comes with standard vertical mount. Additional options include: (1) horizontal
mounting frame and (2) Pedestal with wheels for tying height between 3 and 5 feet.
(see page 14-15)
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With your purchase, we provide FREE on-line technical support for the first 6
months (warranty period). This support is handy for anything from initial set-up
of your machine to identifying replacement parts and basic troubleshooting.
Technicians and Web Based Support Available:
7:00am to 3:00pm
(Pacific Standard Time)

SUPPLIES AND SERVICE
PLAS-TIES twist tie material and service should be ordered from an authorized
dealer, distributor, or:
PLAS-TIES
14272 Chambers Road
Tustin, CA 92780
Telephone: [phone] or [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
When contacting Plas-Ties, please have the following
information handy:
1) Model Number and Serial Number (see name plate)
2) Date of Purchase
3) Number of cycles on machine counter
4) Type of tie material in use
5) Name of part or description (for replacement parts - see Appendix for reference
guide)
SECTION I: General Information
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REQUEST FOR REPAIRS OR SERVICE
For any repair and service requests, please contact customer service at (800)
854-0137 or [phone] to obtain an RMA number prior to sending products
back to us.
In addition to the information above and the nature of the problem, it is also important
to leave the spool of material present on the unit when the problem occurred and
send a sample of the item being tied to help in resolving repair issues.
The RMA number issued must be noted on the outside of the shipping box to expe-
dite receipt of repair unit. Please refer to the warranty section for coverage details.