TAKE-A-LABEL TAL-3100R User manual

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16900 Power Dr.
Nunica, MI 49448
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.take-a-label.com
Email: [e-mail]

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Machine Startup:
1. Unpack TAL-3100R Label applicator from shipping container.
2. Place the TAL-3100R on a firm level surface.
3. Plug the TAL-3100R into an 110VAC 10 AMP Grounded outlet.
4. Connect the labeler to a sufficient air supply. Minimum 80 PSI clean dry air.
Note: The TAL-3100R typically operates around 30 PSI depending on the label.
Label Threading:
1. Remove outer unwind disc (48) install new roll of labels and replace disc.
2. Pull label web under the first roller, threw the photo eye (14). Continue pulling the
label web over the top of the next roller. Thread webbing between the peel edge and
the rubber drive roller (30). Then back towards the supply roll, over the idler roller.
3. Pull web down and wrap under the drive roller (24), and up between the drive roller
(24) and pinch roller (17), then back down to the waist wind shaft (5). Note: The
pinch roller (17) is spring loaded. Slight pressure will be needed to separate the pinch
roller from the drive roller for threading.
4. Install waist wind clip (47) on waist wind shaft (5) placing the webbing between the
shaft and the clip.

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Teaching the photo eye:
1. It is recommended that you teach the photo eye (14) with every new roll of labels used.
2. Remove one label from the webbing and place the webbing only in the photo eye.
3. Press and hold the “Normal” button on photo eye for 3 seconds. When the lights finish
flashing the photo eye is taught.

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Label Setup:
The label advance potentiometer resides on top of the TAL-3100R electrical housing.
The purpose is to adjust the stopping position of the label with respect to the peel plate.
With the label advance pot turned all the way counterclockwise the photo eye will stop
the applicator instantly when it senses a gap. By rotating the potentiometer toward the +
the applicator will dispense more of the label, and by rotating the potentiometer toward
the – the applicator will dispense less of the label.
1. To setup the label position, rotate the label advance pot to the – as far as it will rotate.
2. The goal is to have the applicator stop with a label gap right at the peel edge.
3. Activate the applicator and watch the dispensing label. If the label does not advance far
enough turn the label advance pot to the +, and repeat until one label is completely
dispensed and the next label is stopped at the peel edge.

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Product Carriage Setup
1. Keeping the product carriage table (34) level, raise or lower the product carriage by
loosening the ratchet handles (2). With the Air System Disconnected raise the carriage to
make contact with the Product Drive Roller (30).
2. Position the product rollers (44) with the center of the bottle under the Product Drive
Roller (30).
3. Then manully raise the head 1/8” and raise the carriage again until it makes contact with
the Product Drive Roller (30). Connect the Air system at this time.
4. The product should be setting on the product rollers (44) so it will roll easily. If the label
tends to “walk” to one side of the bottle during application, the product rollers (44) may
need to be repositioned. Some products may even require one of the product rollers (44)
to be slightly skewed.

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Recommended Spare Parts List TAL-3100R:
Qty.
Description
Part #
1
Pinch Roller
31002
1
Waist wind Clip
45131
1
Drive V Belt
21031
1
Timing Belt
31834
2
Unwind Disc
45136
1
Label Drive Motor
76800
1
Feed Head Motor
31839
1
Rubber Drive Roller
31408
1
Foot Switch
30110
1
Air Cylinder
31806
1
Circuit Board
31255
3
Unwind Felt Pad
72618
1
Main Fuse
45157
1
Peel Edge Cover
31375
1
Valve Assembly
31805
1
Photo Eye
30106
2
Product Rollers
37007
2
Left Torsion Spring
21027
2
Right Torsion Spring
21028
Depending on frequency of use and importance of the machine function, this list
may need to be modified to include more of each part to prevent any down time.

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TAL-3100R Parts List
Part # Description Item #
11004 Roller Support Bracket 1
11007 Carriage Ratchet Handle 2
11008 Unwind Shaft 3
11010 Carriage Bolt 4
11016 Waste Wind Shaft 5
21031 Gates Drive Belt 6
21026 Motor Spacers 7
21027 Left Torsion Spring 8
21028 Right Torsion Spring 9
25112 Washer 10
25113 Spring 11
26001 Collar 12
26002 Hub Screw 13
30106 Tri-Tronics Photo Eye 14
31723 Flow Control 15
30110 Footswitch 16
31002 Pinch Roller 17
31015 Plastic Bearing 18
31017 Plastic Bushing 19
31029 Plastic Bushing 20
31060 Rewind Bracket 21
31255 Control Board 22
31282 V Belt Tensioner 23
31355 Main Drive Roller 24
31366 Extension Rod 26
31370 3/8” x 3/8” Knuckle 27
31373 V Belt Pulley 28
31380 V Belt Tensioner Roller 29
31408 Product Drive Roller 30
31416 Label Advance Dial 31
31417 Label Advance Pot with Wiring 32
31721 Adhesive Backed Rubber Feet 33
31802 Bottle Carriage Table 34
31803 Threaded Guide Rod Support 35
31804 Cylinder Spacer 36
31805 MAC Valve Kit 37
31806 Cylinder and Clevis 38
31818 Peel Plate 39
31832 Flanged Pulley 40
31833 Unflanged Pulley 41
31834 Timing Belt 42
31835 Plastic Bearing 43
37007 Product Rollers 44

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40007 On/Off Switch 45
45131 Clip 46
45136 Unwind Disc 47
45155 Fuse Holder 48
45157 Fuse 49
45217 Power Cord 50
72618 Felt Pad 51
76800 Heavy Duty Motor 52
31839 Feed Head Motor (No Brake) 53
81912 Small Cord Grip 54
21011 Idler Roller 55
30124 Filter Regulator 56

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Optional Accessories
All Purpose Carriage:
The All Purpose Carriage provides greater flexibility and adjustability that the standard bottle
carriage. It is especially useful for larger bottles or containers that have lips or ridges that can affect how
the bottle rotates in the carriage.
LION 6300 and 8200 Clear Label Photo Eye:
1. Labels must pass under the “Sensing Area” indicator.
2. Remove one label and place the liner only in the sensor.
3. Press and hold button with a G inside of a triangle for at least one second. (6300 Only)
3. Press and hold both adjustment arrow buttons at the same time to set the sensor. (8200 Only)
LION 6300 LION 8200

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Registered Ink Imprinter:
The registered ink imprinter allows you to imprint an alphanumeric code on the label prior to
application to the bottle. This is commonly used for batch codes, expiration dates, or lot codes.
•To adjust the printing location left to right on the web. Loosen two knobs and slide coder
to appropriate location.
•To adjust the printing location with the flow of the web. Slide the roller forward or
backwards to achieve desired print location

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Tapered Product Carriage:
The Tapered Product Carriage is designed to assist in the application of labels to tapered bottles.
For the tapered carriage to work properly the label must be crescent or arched in shape and match the
taper/angle of the bottle.
1. Teach photo eye and set Label Advance per instructions on page 3 and 4.
2. First space two bottle support rollers to support tapered bottle
3. Tilt the carriage so when the drive head is lowered it hits the top of the bottle flush. The full
length of the rubber product drive roller should hit even and flat across the top of the bottle.
4. Using the adjustment screws (A) in the back of the carriage set the stops for the rotation of the
carriage. With the carriage fully rotated and bottomed out against the stop the bottle should
match the taper on the edge of the bottle. Once the desired locations are found, use the set screws
(B) in the rear of the adjustment blocks to snug onto the threads of the bolt. DO NOT overtighten
the set screw as damage can be done to the threads on the bolt.

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5. The unit is now be ready to apply the first label. If the first label is not applied square to the
bottle, utilize the adjustment screws (A) to make minor adjustments. ½ of a turn on the screw
will make a large difference in how the label is applied.
Front and Back Label Option
Setting First Label Advance:
1. Turn both label advance dials counter clockwise to 0.0. Then turn label
spacing dial to 5.0.
2. Cycle the machine. Focus only on the first label. Using the 1st label
advance pot on the left. Turn the label advance pot clockwise until the
gap between the labels stops on the peel edge.
Setting Second Label Advance:
3. Once the first label is dispensing and stopping at the peel edge focus on
the second label. Use the 2nd label advance pot on the right to advance the
label so it is completely dispensed and the applicator stops at the gap.
Setting Label Spacing:
4. Use the Label Spacing pot to adjust the spacing between the front and
back labels. Turning the pot to the + will increase the delay and your
spacing between each label. Turning it to the – will decrease your delay
and spacing.