Robopac Masterplat PLUS FRD Series User manual

MASTERPLAT PLUS FRD-PGS
MASTERPLAT PLUS LP FRD-PGS
MASTERPLAT PLUS TP FRD-PGS
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1. PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL ............................................................................................................................. 6
1.2. MANUFACTURER AND MACHINE IDENTIFICATION ....................................................................................... 7
1.3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................ 8
1.3.1. PICTOGRAMS INDICATING DANGER ....................................................................................................... 9
1.3.2. PICTOGRAMS INDICATING PROHIBITION ............................................................................................. 10
1.3.3. PICTOGRAMS INDICATING OBLIGATION............................................................................................... 11
1.4. HOW TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE .................................................................................................................. 12
1.5. ATTACHED DOCUMENTATION ....................................................................................................................... 12
1.6. HOW TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ............................................................................................ 12
2. SAFETY INFORMATION...................................................................................................................................13
2.1. GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS ...................................................................................................................... 13
2.2. SAFETY WARNINGS FOR HANDLING AND INSTALLATION......................................................................... 14
2.3. SAFETY WARNINGS FOR USE AND OPERATION ........................................................................................ 15
2.4. SAFETY WARNINGS RELATED TO MISUSE.................................................................................................. 16
2.4.1. REASONABLY FORESEEABLE MISUSE ................................................................................................. 16
2.4.2. EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 16
2.5. SAFETY WARNINGS ON RESIDUAL RISKS ................................................................................................... 17
2.6. SAFETY WARNINGS FOR ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 20
2.7. SAFETY WARNING FOR THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ............................................................................ 20
2.8. INFORMATION AND SAFETY SIGNS .............................................................................................................. 21
2.9. PERIMETER AREAS ......................................................................................................................................... 23
3. TECHNICAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................ 24
3.1. MACHINE GENERAL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................... 24
3.1.1. MACHINE MODELS DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................... 26
3.2. DESCRIPTION OF THE OPERATION CYCLE ................................................................................................. 27
3.3. SAFETY DEVICE DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................... 28
3.4. DESCRIPTION OF ELECTRICAL DEVICES .................................................................................................... 30
3.4.1. REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................ 32
3.5. DESCRIPTION OF PNEUMATIC DEVICES ..................................................................................................... 33
3.6. DESCRIPTION OF ACCESSORIES ON REQUEST......................................................................................... 34
3.7. "MASTERPLAT PLUS” TECHNICAL DATA ...................................................................................................... 38
3.7.1. "MASTERPLAT PLUS FRD" MACHINE AND PALLET DIMENSIONS...................................................... 39
3.7.2. "MASTERPLAT PLUS PGS" MACHINE AND PALLET DIMENSIONS...................................................... 39
3.7.3. "MASTERPLAT PLUS PGS USA" MACHINE AND PALLET DIMENSIONS ............................................. 40
3.7.4. MACHINE TECHNICAL FEATURES.......................................................................................................... 40
3.7.5. PRESSER TECHNICAL FEATURES ......................................................................................................... 40
3.7.6. “MASTERPLAT PLUS FRD” AND "PGS” SPOOL CHARACTERISTICS .................................................. 41
3.8. “MASTERPLAT PLUS LP FRD” AND “PGS” TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................... 42
3.8.1. "MASTERPLAT PLUS LP FRD" MACHINE AND PALLET DIMENSIONS ................................................ 43
3.8.2. "MASTERPLAT PLUS LP PGS" MACHINE AND PALLET DIMENSIONS ................................................ 43
3.8.3. "MASTERPLAT PLUS LP PGS USA" MACHINE AND PALLET DIMENSIONS........................................ 44
3.8.4. MACHINE TECHNICAL FEATURES.......................................................................................................... 44
3.8.5. PRESSER TECHNICAL FEATURES ......................................................................................................... 44
3.8.6. “MASTERPLAT PLUS LP FRD” AND "PGS” SPOOL CHARACTERISTICS ............................................. 45
3.9. “MASTERPLAT PLUS TP3 FRD” AND “PGS” TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................. 46
3.9.1. “MASTERPLAT PLUS TP3 FRD" MACHINE AND PALLET DIMENSIONS .............................................. 47
3.9.2. “MASTERPLAT PLUS TP3 PGS" MACHINE AND PALLET DIMENSIONS .............................................. 47
3.9.3. MACHINE TECHNICAL FEATURES.......................................................................................................... 48
3.9.4. PRESSER TECHNICAL FEATURES ......................................................................................................... 48
3.9.5. “MASTERPLAT PLUS TP3 FRD” AND "PGS” SPOOL CHARACTERISTICS........................................... 49
3.10. NOISE LEVEL................................................................................................................................................ 50
3.11. INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS .............................................................................. 50
4. INFORMATION ON HANDLING AND INSTALLATION ......................................................................................51
4.1. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HANDLING AND LOADING................................................................................ 51
4.2. PACKING AND UNPACKING ............................................................................................................................ 51
4.3. TRANSPORT AND HANDLING......................................................................................................................... 53

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4.4. HANDLING AND LIFTING ................................................................................................................................. 54
4.5. INSTALLATION OF THE MACHINE.................................................................................................................. 55
4.5.1. ELECTRIC BOX ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................................................... 56
4.5.2. SLIDE SHAFT ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................................ 57
4.5.3. SLIDE SHAFT ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................................ 58
4.5.4. LOADING/UNLOADING RAMP ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................. 59
4.5.4.1. LOADING DIRECTION MODIFICATION .......................................................................................... 60
4.5.5. PNEUMATIC PRESSER ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL) .................................................................................. 64
4.6. MACHINE FIXING.............................................................................................................................................. 65
4.7. MACHINE UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 65
4.8. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................. 66
4.9. PNEUMATIC CONNECTION............................................................................................................................. 66
4.10. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION........................................................................................................................ 67
5. INFORMATION ON ADJUSTMENTS ................................................................................................................68
5.1. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADJUSTMENTS ................................................................................................. 68
5.2. “FILM STRETCH” ADJUSTMENT ..................................................................................................................... 68
5.2.1. SPOOL CARRIAGES OF "FRD" TYPE...................................................................................................... 68
5.2.2. SPOOL CARRIAGES OF "PGS" TYPE (PRE-STRETCH GEAR REPLACEMENT) ................................. 69
5.2.3. SPOOL CARRIAGES OF "FRD for mesh" TYPE....................................................................................... 71
5.3. SPOOL CARRIAGE LIFTING CHAIN ADJUSTMENT....................................................................................... 72
5.4. ROTARY TABLE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT .......................................................................................................... 72
5.5. “TP” ROTARY TABLE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................. 73
5.6. ADJUSTING ROTARY TABLE GEAR WHEELS............................................................................................... 74
5.7. ADJUSTING THE TABLE GUIDE WHEELS ..................................................................................................... 75
6. INFORMATION ABOUT THE USE .................................................................................................................... 76
6.1. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OPERATION AND USE...................................................................................... 76
6.2. DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROLS ............................................................................................................... 77
6.3. DESCRIPTION OF USER INTERFACE ............................................................................................................ 78
6.4. "MAIN MENU" PAGE ......................................................................................................................................... 79
6.4.1. WRAPPING CYCLE ................................................................................................................................... 80
6.4.2. TABLE ROTATION SPEED (rpm) .............................................................................................................. 81
6.4.3. CARRIAGE SPEED .................................................................................................................................... 82
6.4.4. WRAPPING END DELAY / PALLET HEIGHT............................................................................................ 83
6.4.5. MANUAL CONTROLS ................................................................................................................................ 84
6.4.6. FILM TENSIONING .................................................................................................................................... 85
6.4.7. OTHER........................................................................................................................................................ 86
6.4.8. SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................................. 87
6.4.9. RECIPE....................................................................................................................................................... 90
6.4.10. MANUAL CYCLE................................................................................................................................... 92
6.4.11. ECO CYCLE.......................................................................................................................................... 94
6.4.12. MISCELLANEOUS ................................................................................................................................ 97
6.5. MACHINE SWITCHING ON AND OFF.............................................................................................................. 98
6.6. CYCLE PARAMETERS SETTING..................................................................................................................... 98
6.7. DESCRIPTION OF THE WRAPPING CYCLES ................................................................................................ 99
6.7.1. SINGLE WRAPPING CYCLE ..................................................................................................................... 99
6.7.2. DOUBLE WRAPPING CYCLE ................................................................................................................... 99
6.7.3. WRAPPING CYCLE WITH FEEDER ....................................................................................................... 100
6.8. CYCLE START AND STOP ............................................................................................................................. 101
6.8.1. INFORMATION VALID ONLY FOR “FEEDER CYCLE” WRAPPING MODE .......................................... 101
6.9. PRESSER HEIGHT CHANGE ......................................................................................................................... 102
6.10. PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH ROD ......................................................................................................... 102
6.11. SPOOL LOADING ....................................................................................................................................... 103
7. MAINTENANCE INFORMATION..................................................................................................................... 105
7.1. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE................................................................................................ 105
7.2. PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE INTERVALS ................................................................................................... 106
7.3. LUBRICATION POINT DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................... 108
7.4. LUBRICANT TABLE......................................................................................................................................... 110
7.5. CONDENSATE DRAINAGE ............................................................................................................................ 111

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7.6. AIR FILTER CLEANING .................................................................................................................................. 111
7.7. MACHINE CLEANING ..................................................................................................................................... 112
8. FAULT INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................... 113
8.1. ALARM MESSAGES........................................................................................................................................ 113
9. REPLACEMENT INFORMATION .................................................................................................................... 114
9.1. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REPLACING MACHINE PARTS ...................................................................... 114
9.2. REPLACING THE ROTARY TABLE WHEELS ............................................................................................... 115
9.3. REPLACING THE ROTARY TABLE ROLLERS.............................................................................................. 116
9.4. REPLACING THE GUIDING ROLLERS .......................................................................................................... 117
9.5. REPLACING THE ROTARY TABLE GEAR WHEELS .................................................................................... 118
9.6. RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS LIST ......................................................................................................... 119
9.7. MACHINE DECOMMISSIONING AND SCRAPPING...................................................................................... 120
9.7.1. MACHINE DECOMMISSIONING ............................................................................................................. 120
9.7.2. MACHINE SCRAPPING ........................................................................................................................... 120
10.ANNEXES....................................................................................................................................................... 121
10.1. WARRANTY CONDITIONS......................................................................................................................... 121
10.2. PRESSER PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM............................................................................................................ 122

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL
-The manual is an integral part of the machine and is aimed at providing the operator with the “Instructions for
use” in order to prevent and minimise the risks that arise from human-machine interaction.
The information has been written by the Manufacturer in Italian (the original language) in full compliance with
the professional writing principles and the regulations in force.
The communication principles were chosen according to the target readers in order to ease the reading and
understanding of the information.
The information may be translated into other languages to satisfy the legal and/or market requirements.
The manuals must be translated directly from the original instructions, without modifications.
Each translation (including that provided by the purchasing agent or by the company that introduces the
machine into the country in question) must specify the message “Translation of the original instructions”.
- Refer to the table of contents in order to easily identify the subjects of interest.
- Some information may not correspond completely to the actual configuration of the machine delivered.
- Any additional information does not affect the readability of the text and the safety level.
- The Manufacturer reserves the right to modify the contents of the manual without prior notice provided that the
safety level is not altered.
- Every notification by the recipients can be an important contribution to the improvement of after-sales services
that the manufacturer intends to offer to its customers.
- The symbols described below are used to highlight important information or specifications.
Danger - warning
The symbol indicates critically dangerous situations that if neglected can result in serious personal safety
and health hazards.
Caution - warning
The symbol indicates that suitable actions must be taken in order to avoid personal safety and health
hazards and economic damages.
Important
The symbol indicates particularly important technical and operating information that should not be
neglected.

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1.2. MANUFACTURER AND MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
The illustrated identification plate is applied directly to the machine. It contains references and indispensable operating
safety indications.
1) Machine model.
2) Machine serial number.
3) Year of manufacture.
4) Power supply voltage.
5) Power supply frequency.
6) Power supply phases.
7) Absorbed electric current.
8) Installed power.
9) Air consumption.
10) Air supply max. pressure.
11) Machine weight.
12) Manufacturer’s identification.
13) Name.

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1.3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Some recurring terms found within the manual are described in order to complete their meaning.
Maintenance:
The set of operations required to maintain the machine efficient and in good working order.
Normally some operations are scheduled by the manufacturer, who defines the necessary skills and
methods of intervention.
Some unscheduled operations must be performed after consulting the manufacturer.
Operator:
A person chosen and authorised among those who have the requirements, skills and information
necessary for installation, use and ordinary maintenance of the machine.
Maintenance technician:
Technician chosen and authorised among those who have the requirements to perform routine and
extraordinary maintenance on the machine. Therefore, the technician must have accurate information
and competences with particular skills in the field of intervention.
Format changeover:
Set of operations to carry out on the machine before starting to work with characteristics other than
the previous ones.
Training:
Training process aimed at transferring to the new operator the knowledge, skills and behaviours
required to operate the machine autonomously, properly and safely.
Installer:
Technician chosen and authorised by the manufacturer or by its representative, among those with the
requirements to install and test the machine or the relevant system.
Assistant:
Employee assigned to assist the production processes of the machine or system in question.
Production manager:
Qualified technician, with experience and competence in the field of machinery for the reference
sector.
Depending on the production requirements, the production manager can operate the machine directly,
or
select the operator to be assigned to the task.

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1.3.1. PICTOGRAMS INDICATING DANGER
The following table summarises the safety-related pictograms which indicate DANGER.
ATTENTION - GENERIC DANGER
This draws the attention of the personnel concerned to the risk of physical injuries caused by the operation
described if it is not carried out in compliance with safety regulations.
ATTENTION - DANGER DUE TO CONTACT WITH LIVE PARTS
This indicates to the personnel concerned that the described operation poses, if not carried out in
compliance with safety regulations, a risk of electric shock.
ATTENTION - DANGER DUE TO FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
ATTENTION - DANGER DUE TO MOVING PARTS
ATTENTION- DANGER DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES
ATTENTION - DANGER DUE TO SUSPENDED LOADS
ATTENTION - DANGER DUE TO CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD OBSTACLES
ATTENTION - TRIPPING OR FALLING DANGER
ATTENTION - TANGLING DANGER
It signals to the concerned personnel that the device bearing this pictogram features parts where there is
the risk getting tangled when accessed.
ATTENTION - HAND CRUSHING DANGER
ATTENTION - SHEARING DANGER
ATTENTION - CUTTING DANGER
It signals to the concerned personnel that the device on which the pictogram is located has sharp parts that
may injure their hands.
ATTENTION - DANGER DUE TO CARRIAGE MOVEMENT
ATTENTION - EXPLOSION DANGER

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1.3.2. PICTOGRAMS INDICATING PROHIBITION
The following table summarises the safety-related pictograms indicating PROHIBITION.
GENERIC PROHIBITION
NO SMOKING
Smoking is not allowed in the area where this sign is located.
NO NAKED FLAMES
This symbol prohibits the use of naked flames near the machine or parts of it to prevent a fire hazard.
NO PEDESTRIANS
Pedestrians are not allowed to pass through the area where this signal is located.
DO NOT EXTINGUISH WITH WATER
Any fire that may occur near the machine or parts of it must NOT be extinguished with jets of water.
DO NOT INSERT YOUR HANDS
DO NOT PUSH
DO NOT SEAT DOWN
DO NOT CLIMB ONTO THE SURFACE
DO NOT REMOVE THE OPERATOR GUARDS

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1.3.3. PICTOGRAMS INDICATING OBLIGATION
The following table summarises the safety-related pictograms indicating OBLIGATION.
GENERIC OBLIGATION
The presence of the symbol next to the description indicates the obligation to carry out the
operation/manoeuvre as described and in compliance with current safety regulations, in order to avoid
risks and/or injuries.
OBLIGATION TO REFER TO THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Obligation, before carrying out any operation on the machine, to read the Instruction Manual supplied with
the machine.
OBLIGATION TO USE LUBRICANTS RECOMMENDED BY IMA
Obligation, before changing the oil or the lubricants, to read the Instruction Manual supplied with the
machine.
OBLIGATION TO WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES
The presence of the symbol next to the description requires the use of protective gloves by the operator,
since the risk of injury is implicit.
OBLIGATION TO WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES
The presence of the symbol next to the description requires the use of safety goggles by the operator,
since the risk of injury is implicit.
OBLIGATION TO WEAR A PROTECTIVE HELMET
The presence of the symbol next to the description requires the use of a protective helmet by the operator
since the risk of injury is implicit.
OBLIGATION TO WEAR A PROTECTIVE MASK
The presence of the symbol next to the description requires the use of a respiratory protective mask by the
operator, since the risk of injury is implicit.
OBLIGATION TO WEAR SAFETY SHOES
The presence of the symbol next to the description requires the use of protective shoes by the operator,
since the risk of injury is implicit.
OBLIGATION TO WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
The presence of the symbol next to the description requires the use of a protective overall by the operator,
since the risk of injury is implicit.
OBLIGATION TO WEAR EARMUFFS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST NOISE
The presence of the symbol next to the description requires the use of earmuffs by the operator as the risk
of injury is implicit.

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1.4. HOW TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE
Robopac distribution network is at your disposal for any problem regarding technical assistance, spare parts and any
new requirement you might need for your business.
For every technical service request regarding the machine, please indicate the data found on the identification plate,
the approximate hours of use and the type of fault detected.
Please refer to one of the authorised service centres or directly to the address indicated for any need.
ROBOPAC S.p.A
VIA FABRIZIO DA MONTEBELLO, 81
47892 GUALDICCIOLO REPUBLIC OF S. MARINO (RSM)
Tel. 0549 (international ++378) 910511
Fax [phone] - 905946
htpp://www.aetnagroup.com
1.5. ATTACHED DOCUMENTATION
The machine is provided with the documentation listed below, unless otherwise agreed.
- EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.
-Warranty conditions.
-Pneumatic diagram.
- Wiring diagram and list of components.
- Manuals of installed commercial devices (if necessary for machine use).
- Unpacking and installation instructions.
-Quick guide for quick start.
- USB pendrive containing the information listed below.
• Use and maintenance manual translated into various languages.
• Spare parts catalogue.
•Machine programming software.
• Wiring Diagrams.
1.6. HOW TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
The manual is divided into chapters, each of which describes a specific category of information.
Important
Every operator who interacts with the machine, in addition to reading all the documentation, must read
and learn the information that falls within his/her operational competence.
Refer to the abbreviation that precedes the title of the chapters in the index, to search for topics to consult.
These instructions are the result of an automatic system that assembles text and illustrations, so it is possible that
when changing pages, there might be interruptions in the flow of text and tables.
Important
Keep this manual for the entire duration of the machine useful life in a well known and easy to access
place, available for reference any time the need should arise.

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2. SAFETY INFORMATION
2.1. GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
Caution - warning
Carefully read the “Instructions for use” specified in the manual and those applied directly to the machine.
It is important to dedicate a little time to read the “Instructions for use” in order to minimise the risks and
avoid unpleasant accidents.
Before performing any operation, the operator must make sure that he/she has understood the
“instructions for use”.
Danger - warning
Pay attention to the safety warnings, do not misuse the machine and assess the possible residual risks.
Caution is essential.
Safety is also in the hands of those who interface with the machine throughout its life span.
Important
Sometimes, accidents can be caused by a “careless” use of the machine by the operator.
Usually it is too late to remember what should have been done when the accident has already happened.
Caution - warning
Preserve the readability of the information signs and observe the indications given.
The information signs may have different shapes and colours, indicating hazards, obligations, prohibitions
and indications.
Tampering with the safety devices and the removal of the same may create risks (even severe) for the
operators.
The personnel authorised to carry out any operation with the machine must have acknowledged
experiences in the specific field.
Important
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage to the packaged product occurred during wrapping,
stabilisation and following operations.
Important
Non-compliance with the instructions given may cause risks to the safety and health of people, as well as
economic damages.

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2.2. SAFETY WARNINGS FOR HANDLING AND INSTALLATION
Danger - warning
The personnel authorised to handle the machine (load and unload) must possess the necessary technical
and professional knowledge and skills.
Handle (load and unload) the machine according to the instructions affixed directly to the machine, to the
package and in the user manual.
During handling use one or more assistants, if required. This may pose unexpected risks.
In order to minimise the risks related to assistants’ involvement, you must inform them in advance on the
type of work to be carried out and the behaviour to adopt.
Handling must be carried out with the aid of specific means (crane, forklift truck etc.) by qualified
personnel capable of observing the safety requirements.
When using the lifting means, insert and/or fasten the devices (hooks, forks etc.) only into the points
provided on the package and/or on the machine.
Transport the machine with suitable means of adequate capacity.
The minimum and maximum temperature (during transport and/or storage) must fall within the range
allowed in order to prevent damaging the electrical components.
Install the machine only in spaces with no explosion and/or fire risks.
Avoid spaces exposed to atmospheric and corrosive agents.
Assess, prior to installation, if it is necessary to implement a “safety plan” in order to protect the safety of
the personnel involved.
Provide proper safety conditions when operating in high areas that are dangerous or hard to access.
Install the machine according to the minimum perimeter spaces indicated by the Manufacturer and the
surrounding working activities.
Prepare a machine installation project if the machine is to interact (directly or indirectly) with another
machine or with a production line.
The project must take into account all operating conditions, in order to comply with all laws in force on
matter of safety in the workplace.
Check that the installation space is properly ventilated in order to avoid unhealthy air concentration for the
operators.
Implement the most suitable solutions to minimise noise emission levels and acoustic pollution.
Carry out the electrical connections in accordance with the best practice and in full compliance with the
instructions provided by the Manufacturer and the specific regulations in force.
Important
The electrical connections must be carried out exclusively by operators with acquired and acknowledged
skills in the field of intervention.
The installer must test the machine and check, through a general test, that the machine can be
commissioned without any risk for the operator.
Dispose of all the packaging components in compliance with the standards in force in the Country of
installation.
Non-compliance with the instructions given may cause risks to the safety and health of people, as well as
economic damages.

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2.3. SAFETY WARNINGS FOR USE AND OPERATION
Danger - warning
The operator must be trained and possess the adequate skills required to carry out the specific tasks and
must be fit to use the machine safely.
When using the machine for the first time, the operator must read the manual and identify the control
functions and simulate some operations, especially machine start and stop.
The machine has been designed and manufactured to meet all the operating conditions indicated by the
Manufacturer.
Caution - warning
Use the machine only with the original safety devices installed by the Manufacturer.
Do not tamper with, disable, remove or bypass the safety devices installed on the machine.
Danger - warning
Do not modify the constructive and functional characteristics of the machine in any way.
Do not use the machine with the safety devices not properly installed and efficient.
Always wear the Personal Protective Equipment indicated in the “Instructions for use”, in particular safety
shoes, and that provided for by the laws in force on matter of safety in the workplace.
Always keep the perimeter areas in suitable conditions and free from obstacles in order to minimise the
risks for the operator, especially near the control station.
The machine must be used by one operator only, that must be appointed and authorised by the employer.
The involvement of one or more assistants when performing some operations or maintenance (ordinary)
interventions may pose unpredictable risks.
In order to minimise the risks related to assistants’ involvement, you must inform them in advance on the
type of work to be carried out and the behaviour to adopt.
Make sure that no unauthorised persons are within the machine operating area during its production
activity and during maintenance.
It is forbidden to climb onto the rotary table with forklift trucks. In addition to being dangerous, it can also
damage the machine.
Important
Non-compliance with the instructions given may cause risks to the safety and health of people, as well as
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2.4. SAFETY WARNINGS RELATED TO MISUSE
2.4.1. REASONABLY FORESEEABLE MISUSE
- The reasonably foreseeable misuse is: “the use of the machine in a way other than that indicated in the
manual, that may stem from the easily predictable human behaviour”.
The machine must be used only for wrapping and stabilising products with regular shape or with a shape that
ensures a stable wrapping.
Packages containing liquids or insubstantial materials must have characteristics suitable to the product and be
perfectly closed and sealed to prevent the contents from flowing out.
Do not palletize or wrap products housed in irregularly shaped packages (boxes, liquid containers, etc.) or
packages that do not guarantee their stability.
- The machine should only be used for the uses intended by the Manufacturer.
- Do not allow the machine to be used by operators that are not properly trained, informed and authorised.
- Packages containing liquid or insubstantial products must ensure that they do not leak out.
- Do not wrap bulk products of irregular shape and improperly collected to avoid an unsuitable palletization.
- Do not use the machine to wrap and stabilise living beings (animals and persons).
- Do not use the machine with wrapping material other than that provided by the Manufacturer.
- Do not use the machine as a lifting device or as a work surface (e.g. workbench).
- Do not stretch or pre-stretch the film excessively and do not wrap the product with too many wrappings in
order to prevent damaging the packages and the products contained in them.
- Do not use or let the machine be used for purposes or in ways other than those intended by the Manufacturer.
- Do not use or let the machine be used with defective, deactivated and/or incorrectly installed safety devices.
- Do not continue to use the machine if malfunctions have been detected.
- Stop the machine immediately and restart it only after the normal conditions of use have been restored.
- Never carry out an intervention with the machine in operation, but only after stopping it properly, under safety
conditions.
- Never use the machine without wearing the Personal Protective Equipment indicated by the Manufacturer and
provided for by the laws in force on workplaces.
- Never use the machine if the scheduled maintenance interventions have not been carried out.
- Do not clean or wash the machine with aggressive products to avoid damaging the components.
- Do not replace the components with non-original spare parts or part with different design and construction
features.
- Do not leave the machine unattended at the end of the production activity without shutting it down first in
safety conditions.
2.4.2. EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS
- The operator must be trained to acquire the required skills in the field of packaging machines or equivalent.
Upon completing the training, ensure that the operator has understood the entire content of the operating
manual, in particular the safety information.
- The operator must have the required skills and must be fit for the activities to be carried out in safety
conditions.
- The employer must inform the operator on the reasonably foreseeable misuses and on the persistent residual
risks.
- The operator must be capable of reading and understanding the user manual and must easily identify the
safety signs.
- Allow the machine to be used only by operators that are properly trained, informed and authorised.
Important
The employer must document the training carried out for the operators.

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2.5. SAFETY WARNINGS ON RESIDUAL RISKS
Danger - warning
During design and manufacturing, the Manufacturer has paid particular attention to the residual risks that
may affect the safety and health of the operators.
The residual risks are: “all the risks that persists although all safety solutions have been applied and
integrated during machine design”.
The list specifies the residual risks specific for this type of machine.
Risk of slipping:
Do not climb on machine parts during its
operation.
Risk of impact:
Do not approach machine parts during its
operation.
Risk of shearing upper limbs:
Do not insert your hands inside moving parts.

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Risk of body crushing:
Do not stand in the machine operating area.
Risk of crushing upper limbs:
Do not insert your hands inside moving parts.

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Risk of impact and slipping:
Do not approach or climb on machine parts
(e.g.: rotary table) with the lifting device
during machine operation.
Risk of falling or ejected objects:
Do not use the machine at a speed which is
not suitable for the type of product to be
wrapped.
If the packages to be wrapped contain
unstable and dangerous elements, it is
necessary to implement appropriate safety
measures (e.g.: perimeter protections) to
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2.6. SAFETY WARNINGS FOR ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE
-Keep the machine in maximum efficiency conditions and perform all the scheduled maintenance operations
provided for by the Manufacturer.
Proper maintenance will provide the best performance, a longer life span and constant compliance with safety
requirements.
-Enable all machine safety devices before performing any maintenance and adjustment operations.
-Demarcate the surrounding areas and put in place adequate safety measures, as provided for by the
standards on workplace safety, in order to prevent and minimise the risks.
-Maintenance interventions in areas that are not easily accessible or dangerous must be carried out after
having ensured the necessary conditions are met.
-The personnel authorised to carry out the ordinary maintenance (adjustments, replacements etc.) must
possess the necessary technical and professional knowledge and skills.
-Do not carry out interventions other than those indicated in the user manual without the express authorisation
of the Manufacturer.
-Do not use products that contain corrosive and flammable substances or that are harmful to people's health.
-Wear Personal Protective Equipment as required by labour laws and as indicated in the "Instructions for Use"
and/or on the machine.
-The use of similar but non-original spare parts may result in improper repairs, altered performance and
economic damage.
-Use lubricants (oils or grease) recommended by the Manufacturer or with similar chemical-physical features.
-Do not dispose of polluting liquids, worn parts and maintenance waste into the environment.
-Select the components according to the chemical and physical features of the material and dispose of them
separately in accordance with the applicable laws.
-All the extraordinary maintenance interventions shall be carried out only by authorised personnel with
experience and expertise in the field of intervention.
Important
Non-compliance with the instructions given may cause risks to the safety and health of people, as
well as economic damages.
2.7. SAFETY WARNING FOR THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
The electrical equipment has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the relevant standards.
These standards consider operating conditions based on the surrounding environment.
The list contains the conditions necessary for the correct operation of the electrical equipment.
-Ambient temperature must be within 5°C and 40°C.
-The relative humidity should be between 50% (measured at 40°C) and 90% (measured at 20°C).
-The installation environment must be immune to and must not be a source of electromagnetic interference or
radiation (x-rays, lasers, etc․).
-The environment must not have areas with concentrations of gas and dust that are potentially explosive and/or
with a fire risk.
-The products and materials used during production and maintenance must not contain contaminants or
corrosive agents (acids, chemicals, salts, etc․) and must not be able to penetrate and/or come into contact
with electrical components.
-During transport and storage, the ambient temperature must be between -25°C and 55°C.
-The electrical equipment may still be exposed to a temperature of up to 70°Cprovided that the exposure time
does not exceed 24 hours.
-The electrical equipment operates correctly up to 1000 m above sea level.
Important
If it is not possible to comply with one or more of the conditions listed, which are essential for the correct
operation of the electrical equipment, it is necessary to agree at the contractual stage which additional
solutions to adopt in order to create the most suitable conditions (e.g. specific electrical components, air
conditioning equipment, etc․).