Signode YC Series Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT - DO NOT DESTROY THIS MANUAL. It is the customer's responsibility to have all operators
and service personnel read and understand this manual. Contact your local Signode representative for
additional copies of this manual.
© Copyright 2000, Signode 186042 Rev. 10/2000
YC MANUAL SEALER
YC-1223 (Part No. 023850)
YC-5823 (Part No. 023858)
YC-1-3425 (Part No. 023875)
TOOL SPECIFICATIONS
TOOL
MODEL
STRAP SEALS
TYPE WIDTH THICKNESS TYPE
REQUIRED
SEALING
OPERATIONS
YC-1223
APEX
&
MAGNUS
1/2" (12.7mm)
UP TO .023" (0.58mm)
12C
1YC-5823 5/8" (15.8mm) 58C
YC-1-3435 3/4" (19mm) UP TO .025" (0.63mm) 34C
Signode tools and machines are designed and warranted to work together with
Signode strapping and seals. Use of non-Signode strap and seals and/or
manufactured or specified replacement parts may result in strap breakage or
joint separation while applying strapping to a load or during normal shipping
and handling. This could result in severe personal injury.

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Use correct Signode products for your application. If
you need help contact your Signode Representative.
Signode tools and machines are designed and
warranted to work together with Signode strapping and
seals. Use of non-Signode strap and seals and/or
manufactured or specified replacement parts may result
in strap breakage or joint separation while applying
strapping to a load or during normal shipping and
handling. This could result in severe personal injury.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT
IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
STRAP BREAKAGE HAZARD
Improper operation of the tool or sharp corners on the load
can result in strap breakage during tensioning, which could
result in the following:
!A sudden loss of balance causing you to fall.
!Both tool and strap flying violently towards your face.
Failure to place the strap properly around the load or an
unstable or shifted load could result in a sudden loss os
strap tension during tensioning. This could result in a
sudden loss of balance causing you to fall.
!If the load corners are sharp use edge protectors.
!Positioning yourself in-line with the strap, during
tensioning and sealing, can result in severe personal
injury from flying strap or tool. When tensioning or
sealing, position yourself to one side of the strap and
keep all bystanders away.
TRAINING
This tool 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.
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.
FALL HAZARD
Maintaining improper footing and/or balance when operating
the tool can cause you to fall. Do not use the tool when you
are in an awkward position.
CUT HAZARD
Handling strap or sharp parts could result in
cut hands or fingers. Wear protective gloves.
CUTTING TENSIONED STRAP
Using claw hammers, crowbars, chisels, axes or similar tools
will cause tensioned strap to fly apart with hazardous force.
Use only cutters designed for cutting strap. Read the
instructions in the cutter's manual for proper procedures in
cutting strap. Before using any Signode product read its
Operation and Safety Manual.
TOOL CARE
!Inspect and clean the tool daily. Replace all worn or
broken parts.
!Lubricate all moving parts weekly unless otherwise
specified.
WORK AREAS
Keep work areas uncluttered and well lighted.
JOINT FORMATION
!Before using this tool, read its Operation and Safety
Instructions contains in this manual.
!This tool is a double notch type sealer that is used with
the seals shown under Specifications.
NOTE: NOTCHES MUST BE EQUALLY SPACED ALONG THE
ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE SEAL. FAILURE TO EQUALLY
SPACE THE NOTCHES COULD RESULT IN STRAP
SEPARATION. MORE THAN ONE SEAL MAY BE REQUIRED
FOR CERTAIN APPLICATIONS - USE THE CORRECT
NUMBER OF SEALS.
Each joint must be inspected to make certain it has the
correct number of notches. A properly formed joint will
appear as shown in the illustration. If the joint does not
appear as shown, then the operator must proceed as follows:
1. Make certain that the tool's operating instructions are
being followed before applying another strap.
2. Cut the strap off and apply a new strap and seal.
3. An improper formed seal which does not have four (4)
good notches, could result in strap separation. Before
moving any package be certain that the seal is formed as
shown. Inspect the joint to make certain it appears as
shown in the illustration. If not, remove the broken strap
and check the tool for worn or broken parts. Repair the
tool for worn or broken parts. Repair the tool before
applying another strap.
MOVING AND STACKING STRAPPED LOADS
Before moving or stacking any strapped load, follow all
standard industry practices regarding safe material handling
procedures.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Wear safety glasses which conform to ANSI Standard Z87.1 or EN 166.
Stand to one side of the strap while tensioning. Make sure all bystanders are clear before proceeding.
Failure to follow the above could result in serious personal injury.
1. Using an approved Signode strap tensioner, encircle the package with
strap and tension as required per the tensioner's instructions.
2. Snap a seal on the straps directly in front of the tool, making sure that
the seal covers both straps.
3. Fully open sealer handles and center the open jaws on the seal.
4. Bring the sealer handles completely together.
5. Excess strap is bent sharply back on the seal with the thumb or fingers.
Several additional bends will result in a clean strap break off. If the width and
gauge of the strap being used will not allow it to be bent, cut the excess strap
as close to the seal as possible using an approved strap cutter. Inspect the joint
to make sure the seal has been properly notched.
6. To avoid contact with the sharp end of the strap, retract the strap end back into
the strap dispenser.

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PARTS LIST,
PART NO. PART NO. PART NO.
KEY QTY. YC-1223 YC-5823 YC-1-3425 DESCRIPTION
1 2 008648 008648 008648 Knob
2 1 023854 023854 023854 Upper handle
3 4 023863 023863 023863 Link pin
4 2 023860 023860 023860 Long link
5 8 023855 023856 023856 Jaw
6 2 023861 023861 023861 Short link
7 2 023862 023859 023857 Notcher
8 3 004526 004526 004526 Flexloc nut, thin, 1/4 x 28
9 3 023864 023864 023864 Bolt
10 1 003133 003133 003133 Warning label
11 1 023851 023852 023853 Lower handle
12* 1 422308 422309 422310 Lower handle assembly
13** 1 422311 422311 422311 Upper handle assembly
* Key 12 consists of Key 1 and Key 11.
** Key 13 consists of Key 1 and Key 2
NOTES:
1. When ordering parts, please show tool model, part number and name.
2. All recommended spare parts are underlined and should be stocked.
3. Standard hardware parts may be obtained from local hardware suppliers.
ASSEMBLY NOTE: If tool is disassembled, operating handles must not bind while opening and closing when tool is reassembled.
Tighten down flexloc nuts (Key 8) equally and properly lubricate handle pivot points to ensure that handles do not bind.
MAINTENANCE
1. Inspect tool daily for worn or broken parts and replace if necessary.
2. Clean tool and apply light machine oil to all moving parts - weekly.