Signode PSD-109 Instruction Manual

PSD-109
STRAP DISPENSER

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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY.
GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
1. EYE INJURY HAZARD.
Failure to wear safety glasses with side shields can result in severe eye injury or
blindness. Always wear safety glasses with side shields which conform to ANSI
Standard Z87.1 or EN 166.
2. CUT HAZARD.
Handling strap or sharp parts could result in cut hands or fingers. Wear
protective gloves.
3. TRAINING.
This dispenser must not be used by persons not properly trained in its use. Be certain that
you receive proper training from your employer. If you have any questions contact your
Signode Representative.
4. DISPENSER CARE.
Take good care of this dispenser. Inspect and clean it weekly. Replace any worn or broken
parts.
5. WORK AREA.
Keep work areas uncluttered and well lighted.
SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR DISPENSER OPERATION
1. Before loading a coil of strap into the dispenser, read the loading and safety instructions.
!Install dispenser properly before using it.
!Maintain proper footing and balance when loading dispenser.
!Do not load dispenser when you are in an awkward position. Use proper lifting
techniques when loading a coil of strap into the dispenser.
!When mounting dispensers on wall and/or columns, use the proper Signode suspension
brackets.
2. Tuck strap end back into dispenser straptroller area when not in use.
CUTTING TENSIONED STRAP
Use only cutters designed for cutting strap; never use claw hammers, crowbars, chisels, axes or
similar tools. Such tools will cause the strap to fly apart with hazardous force. Before using any
Signode product read its Operation and Safety manual.

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PSD-109 ACCUMULATING DISPENSER
RIGHT-HAND PAYOFF (P/N 513684)
LEFT-HAND PAYOFF (P/N 513685)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Safety Instructions 2
Introduction 3
Specifications 3
Major Components 4
Installation 5
Coil Loading Instructions 5
Operation 6
Adjustments 7
Parts Removal & Replacement 9
Troubleshooting 13
Parts List 16
INTRODUCTION
This dispenser is to be used with power strapping equipment only. It is tension actuated and
multi-roller design can accumulate 30 feet of retracted strap available at an actuation force of 5
pounds.
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL STRAPPING
PSD-109
TYPE WIDTH COIL SIZE
Polyester
or
Polypropylene
Up to 16mm 24"OD x 16"ID x 6"W

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RIGHT-HAND ORIENTATION LEFT HAND ORIENTATION
MAJOR COMPONENTS

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INSTALLATION
The dispenser should be placed at least 4 feet
from the machinery that it will be serving.. The
Options Section contains the optional hardware
required to accommodate the less common
locations relative to the machine. Once
permanent location has been determined, use
the base as a template to transfer the mounting
hole locations to the floor to accept 3/8"
anchors. Securely fasten the dispenser in
place.
COIL LOADING INSTRUCTIONS
There are two methods used to load a coil of strap into the dispenser. The first assumes that
there is no strap in the dispenser and requires hand threading the multi-roller accumulating
system. The second method takes advantage of strap already threaded through the system.
NO STRAP IN THE DISPENSER
1. Remove the wing nut then lift the outer flange
from the dispenser.
2. Swing the lacing latch down from the upper arm.
Raise the dancer arm and hook it onto the latch.
This will release the brake and reduce the
distance between the dancer arm and the upper
arm.
3. Before installing the coil of strap, note the
direction of pay-off of the lead end. The coil
should be placed on the dispenser with the lead
end of hte strap feeding off the top towards the
upper roller stack, (1).
4. Leave the crossties and the face blocks intact.
Place new coil on the step of the rear flange and
reinstall the outer reel disc assembly. Snug the wing nut.
5. Cut the crossties on the coil, carefully remove the ties and the face blocks and securely
tighten the wing nut.
6. Make sure there are no twists or kinks in the strap. Feed it around the outermost roller on the
upper roller stack.
7. Direct the lead end down and around the outermost roller on the lower roller stack (2).

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COIL LOADING INSTRUCTIONS, Continued
8. Guide strap back up and over the next roller on the upper roller stack, (3). Repeat this
process until all the rollers are loaded. The lead end of the strap should terminate at the
innermost upper arm roller, (4).
9. Hold on to the strap lead end and release the dancer arm latch. The spring loaded dancer
arm will return to its lower position and the strap is ready to be inserted into the machine.
Return the lacing latch to its storage position on the
upper arm.
STRAP IN THE DISPENSER
Strap threading can be simplified if the dispenser is
reloaded just before the coil runs out.
1. Re move the strap from the strapping machine and
make sure the dancer arm is in its lowermost
position.
2. Cut the strap at the coil and follow steps 1,3, and 5,
Method One, to load a new coil on the dispenser.
3. Tape the lead end of the new coil to the trailing end
of the old strap and manually draw the new strap
through the roller stacks.
4. Remove and discard the old strap and the tape. Tape must not be allowed to enter the
strapping machine,
5. Insert the new strap into the strapping machine.
DISPENSER OPERATION
As strap is drawn from the dispenser, the dancer arm is raised and the flange brake is released.
The multi-roller design permits the strap coil to accelerate smoothly to full speed and strap is
dispensed. When strap demand is complete, the dancer arm returns to its lowermost position.
The brake is engaged, the strap coil stops rotating and the excess strap is accumulated within
the multi-roller configuration.

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ADJUSTMENTS
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS WHICH CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARD
Z87.1. FAILURE TO WEAR SAFETY GLASSES COULD RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL
INJURY. PROTECT YOUR EYES. READ GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FRONT
OF THIS MANUAL
• Only trained people should service machine
• Unless specified, shutoff and lock out all electrical power.
• Follow all service instructions.
• Use Correct tools.
• Never adjust, repair or oil moving machinery
DANCER ARM COMPRESSION SPRING
This adjustment has been factory made and should
not be readjusted. Any additional preloading on this
spring may cause chain or connecting link failure
during operation.
BRAKE BLOCK PRESSURE
Pressure is applied to the brake block (1) by means of
an extension spring (2) connected between the brake
block mounting screw (4) and a 5/16 hex head cap
screw (3) extending from the dispenser post (A) just
beneath the dispenser shaft mounting hole. At this
upper location are two 5/16-24 tapped holes.
Additional spring tension can be gained by removing
the 5/16 hex head screw and moving it to the upper
hole. Make sure the screw extends no more than 3/4"
and it is securely locked to the post with nut
provided.
BRAKE BLOCK ROTATION
The friction surface on the brake block (1) will eventually wear to a point that proper pressure
gained from the extension spring (2) is no longer possible. When that occurs, loosen the brake
block mounting screw (4) and rotate the block 180 degrees. Make sure the mounting screw has
been securely tightened. When both sides of the brake block are fully worn, replace the block.

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ADJUSTMENTS, Continued
STRAP ACCUMULATION
The amount of strap retracted from the strapping
machine by the dispenser is dependent upon the
position of the dancer arm when the brake is
engaged.
If the brake engages too near the lower end of the
dancer arm travel, very little strap is retracted and
accumulated. The loops between the roller stacks
and the length of strap between the dispenser and
the strapping machine can become excessively
loose.
Brake engagement too near the upper end of the
dancer arm travel will result in excessive coil
acceleration and high back tension on the strap
entering the strapping machine.
Since proper strap accumulation depends on the
application, the factory setting must be considered
nominal and some fine tuning may be required.
The brake is engaged when the cam follower (1)
on the brake lever (2) is driven in an upward
direction by the cam (3) on the dancer arm shaft
(4). The amount of pre-travel adjusted into the
cam will determine the point at which the brake is
engaged.
To adjust the brake engagement point, loosen the two cam fasteners (5) and reposition the cam
as needed. If more adjustment is needed than is available through use of the slots in the cam,
reposition the fasteners in the adjacent tapped holes provided.
Make sure the cam fasteners are securely tightened to maintain the setting.
NOTE: If the release point s set to occur above the dancer arm latching position, the dispenser
will not be free to turn during the strap threading procedure.

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PARTS REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS WHICH CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARD
Z87.1. FAILURE TO WEAR SAFETY GLASSES COULD RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL
INJURY. PROTECT YOUR EYES. READ GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FRONT
OF THIS MANUAL
• Only trained people should service machine
• Unless specified, shutoff and lock out all electrical power.
• Follow all service instructions.
• Use Correct tools.
• Never adjust, repair or oil moving machinery
BRAKE BLOCK
To remove and replace the brake block:
1. Lift the dancer arm and hang it on the
lacing hatch. This will discharge the
brake.
2. Disconnect the extension spring (1) at the
S-hook (2) on the brake lever (3).
3. Remove the 1/2-20 stop nut (4), the hex
head cap screw (5), the flat washer (6) and
the worn brake block (7) from the brake
lever.
4. Install the brake block and reassemble all
parts. At this point, just snug the stop nut.
5. Turn the brake block so that the rolled
edge of the inner flange will make as much
contact with the brake block as possible.
6. Attach the extension spring to the S-hook.
7. Tighten the stop nut until the brake block
is firmly held between the flat washer and
brake lever.
8. Release the dancer arm and return the lacing latch to its storage position on the upper arm.
9. Readjust the brake block pressure, if needed. Refer to the Adjustments Section for details.

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PARTS REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT, Continued
DANCER ARM COMPRESSION SPRING
To remove and replace the dancer arm
compression spring (6):
1. Place dancer arm in its lowest position.
2. Remove the pipe cap (1) from the spring
housing (2).
3. Remove hex nut (3) and the spring stud (5).
This may be difficult to do as thread sealant
was applied during factory assembly.
4. Remove and replace the dancer arm
compression spring. NOTE: Make sure the
chain remains on the brake camshaft
sprocket during this procedure.
5. Apply thread adhesive, Loctite 242 or
equivalent, to the spring stud and
reassemble the spring bushing and hex nut.
6. Tighten the hex nut until the slack is
removed from the chain-then tighten no
further. If the dancer arm compression
spring is overtightened, the chain or the
connecting link may fail during operation.
7. Reinstall the pipe cap.
Failure to install the pipe cap could result in injury to personnel if the chain or connecting
link should fail during operation. A sudden release of dancer arm compression should
propel the spring stud, bushing, etc. from end of the spring housing at high velocity.

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ACTUATION CHAIN
To remove and replace the actuation chain first
remove the dispenser shaft (1):
1. Position the dancer arm at its lowest position.
2. Loosen the collars (2) on the dispenser shaft
bearings (3). Remove the shaft assembly from
the post and set it to the side.
3. Remove the pipe cap (4) from the spring
housing (5).
4. Remove the hex nut and the spring bushing
from the stud. This may be difficult to do as
thread sealant was applied during factory
assembly.
The dancer arm shaft (6) must then be removed:
5. Remove the rear bearing assembly (7)
and the retaining ring (8) from the
dancer arm shaft.
6. Remove the fasteners (9) that attach the
dancer arm front bearing (10) assembly
to the post.
7. Remove the dancer arm assembly, with
front bearing intact, from the post,
sliding the shaft out of the dancer arm
sprocket (11). Note the sprocket key
(12).
8. Remove the sprocket and the chain
assembly (13) from the post.
9. Disassemble the sprocket-chain-stud
assembly then replace the chain and
reassemble the parts.
10. Reassemble the dancer arm assembly in
reverse order of disassembly.
11. Separate the post assembly from the
base plate by removing the post mounting fasteners.
12. Insert and direct the spring stud through the dancer arm compression spring in the spring
housing. Make sure the chain is sealed on the brake arm camshaft sprocket and replace the
spring bushing. Apply thread adhesive, Loctite 242 or equivalent, to the spring stud and
reinstall the hex nut.

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PARTS REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT, Continued
13. Tighten the hex nut until the stack is removed from the chain- then tighten no further. Chain
slack can be detected as free rotational movement of the brake cam. If the dancer arm
compression spring is overtightened, the chain or the connecting link may fail during
operation.
14. Reinstall the pipe cap.
15. Remount the post assembly to the base plate.
16. Reinstall the dispenser shaft assembly. Position this assembly so that the mounting hub on
the rear flange is 2-3/8" from the near face of the post.
17. Readjust the strap accumulation. Details are in the Adjustment Section.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
The following items are the most common tool symptoms if problems should occur. For
symptoms or remedies not shown, contact your Signode service representative for additional
information and details. The following tool symptoms are shown in this manual:
#1 SYMPTOM: Loose strap between roller stacks.
#2 SYMPTOM: Strap between dispenser and machine too loose following strapping cycle.
#3 SYMPTOM: Loose wraps on strap coil.
#4 SYMPTOM: Dispenser ‘Jerk’ stops.
#5 SYMPTOM: Dispenser ‘Jerk’ starts.
#6 SYMPTOM: Strap pulls out of machine.
#7 SYMPTOM: Dancer arm hits bumper when actuated.
#8 SYMPTOM: Dancer arm swings upward with little or no resistance.
#9 SYMPTOM: Dancer arm motion is erratic.
#1 SYMPTOM: Loose strap between roller stacks.
CAUSE REMEDY
Dispenser accumulation improperly adjusted. See Adjustments Section.
#2 SYMPTOM: Strap between dispenser and machine too loose following strapping cycle.
CAUSE REMEDY
Dispenser accumulation improperly adjusted. See Adjustments Section.
#3 SYMPTOM: Loose wraps on strap coil.
CAUSE REMEDY
1. Brake block pressure too low.
2. Brake block friction surface worn out.
1. Increase brake block pressure. See
Adjustments section.
2. Rotate brake block 90 to new friction
surface. See Adjustment Section. If
brake block is worn on all four sides it
must be replaced. See Parts Removal
and Replacement Section.
#4 SYMPTOM: Dispenser ‘Jerk’ stops.
CAUSE REMEDY
Brake pressure too high. Reduce the brake block pressure. See
Adjustments Section.

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TROUBLESHOOTING, Continued
#5 SYMPTOM: Dispenser ‘Jerk’ starts.
CAUSE REMEDY
The dancer arm is traveling too high before
the brake is released.
Adjust the brake cam to release the brake
sooner. See Adjustments Section.
#6 SYMPTOM: Strap pulls out of machine.
CAUSE REMEDY
The dancer arm is traveling too high before
the brake is released.
Adjust the brake cam to release the brake
sooner. See Adjustments Section.
#7 SYMPTOM: Dancer arm hits bumper when actuated.
CAUSE REMEDY
Broken dancer arm extension spring. Replace dancer arm extension spring. See
Parts Removal and Replacement Section.
#8 SYMPTOM: Dancer arm swings upward with little or no resistance.
CAUSE REMEDY
Check for broken external dancer arm
extension spring, chain or connecting link.
Replace broken parts as needed. See Parts
Removal and Replacement Section.
#9 SYMPTOM: Dancer arm motion is erratic.
CAUSE REMEDY
Check for broken dancer arm compression
spring.
Replace broken parts as required. See Parts
Removal and Replacement Section.

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PARTS LIST
MAIN FRAME, LEVER ASSEMBLY AND DANCER ARM SPRING ASSEMBLY
KEY QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 1 426364 Spring housing cap
2 1 426365 Spring housing liner
3 1 426366 Post
5 4 426368 Hex head cap screw, 5/16-24 x 3/4
6 6 426369 Lockwasher, 5/16
8 1 426371 Hex head cap screw, 3/8-16 x3
9 1 426372 Lockwasher, 3/8
10 1 426373 Flatwasher, 3/8
11 1 426374 Flatwasher, 5/16
12 1 426375 Base plate
13 1 426376 Elastic stop nut, 3/8-24, thin
14 4 426378 Hex head cap screw, 5/16-24 x 1
15 1 426379 Hex nut, 5/16-24
16 1 426380 Brake cam follower, 3/4 dia.
17 1 426381 Retaining Ring, external, 3/4
18 1 426382 Flat Washer, 1/2
19 1 517766 Hex head cap screw, 1/2-20 x 3 3/4
20 1 517765 Brake block
21 1 510379 Brake lever
22 1 426386 Elastic stop nut, 1/2-20, thin
23 1 510378 Brake lever pivot
24 1 426388 S-Hook
25 1 517767 Brake Spring
30 1 426390 Hex nut, 3/8-16
62 1 426391 Dancer arm compression spring
63 1 426392 Spring bushing
64 1 426393 Spring stud
65 1 426394 Eye bolt
66 1 426395 Hex nut, 1/4-20
71 1 510380 Bushing
• When ordering parts, please show model, part number and name.
• Common hardware parts may be obtained at any local hardware supply.

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PARTS LIST, Continued
UPPER ARM AND DANCER ARM ASSEMBLY
KEY QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
5 4 426368 Hex head cap screw, 5/16-24 x 3/4
6 4 426369 Lockwasher, 5/16
9 1 423372 Lockwasher, 3/8
10 4 426373 Flat washer, 3/8
26 3 426396 Hex head cap screw, 3/8-16 x 8
2 426396 Hex head cap screw, 3/8-16 x 8 (Alternate)
27 4 517779 Keeper roller mounting plate
4 426397 Keeper roller mounting plate (Alternate)
28 13 426398 Keeper roller
29 5 426399 Elastic stop nut, 3/8
30 2 426390 Hex nut, 3/8-16
31 1 426400 Upper arm
32 1 426401 Hex head cap screw, 3/8-16 x 1 1/2, full threads
33 1 426402 Lacing latch
34 3 426403 Hex head cap screw, 3/8-16 x 4 1/2
35 1 426404 Hex head cap screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4
36 1 517780 Dancer arm bumper
37 1 426406 Bumper spacer
38 2 426407 Upper arm spacer
39 1 426408 Bumper bracket
40 13 426409 Strap accumulation roller
41 2 426410 Spacer
42 1 426411 Dancer arm
43 2 426412 Flanged cartridge bearing, 1 dia.
44 2 426413 Bearing alignment plate
45 1 426414 Connecting link, #35 chain
46 1 426415 Actuation chain
46 1 426416 Hairpin clip
48 3 426417 Hex head cap screw, 3/8-16 x 7
2 426417 Hex head cap screw, 3/8-16 x 7 (Alternate)
49 2 426418 Retaining ring, external,1
50 1 426419 Dancer arm sprocket
51 1 426420 Sprocket key
67 1 426421 Hex head cap screw, 3/8-16 x 1 3/4
68 1 426422 Dancer arm extension spring
69 1 517778 Spacer
70 1 517777 Spacer
• When ordering parts, please show model, part number and name.
• Common hardware parts may be obtained at any local hardware supply.

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PARTS LIST, Continued
DISPENSER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
KEY QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
5 4 426368 Hex head cap screw, 5/16-24 x 3/4
6 4 426369 Lockwasher, 5/16
43 2 426412 Flanged cartridge bearing, 1 dia.
44 2 426413 Bearing alignment plate
52 6 426423 Socket head machine screw, 10-24 x 5/8
53 6 426424 Lockwasher #10
54 1 426425 Dispenser flange
55 1 426426 Strap direction arrow decal
56 1 426427 Dispenser shaft, right hand payoff
1 426428 Dispenser shaft, left hand payoff
57 1 426429 Wing nut, right hand payoff
1 426430 Wing nut, left hand payoff
58 2 517783 Flange liner
59 1 427597 Rear flange assembly
• When ordering parts, please show model, part number and name.
• Common hardware parts may be obtained at any local hardware supply.