WeighPack Systems Switfy Bagger 3600 User manual

SWIFTY 3600
OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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PREFACE
Thank you for purchasing from WeighPack Systems Inc.
It is strongly recommended that this manual be read before use of the WeighPack machine.
This manual contains detailed descriptions of the structure, function, operation and maintenance of the
WeighPack machine. Please note that due to continuous improvements, the contents of this manual may
differ slightly from the machine received. In the event this document cannot provide the answers to
problems arising from machine operation or other circumstances, please contact the WeighPack service
department immediately.
CONTACT US
Head Office Phone Number
[phone]
Tech Support Email Address
[e-mail]
WeighPack Website
WWW.WEIGHPACK.COM
Disclaimer: please note that this technical document is preliminary and may contain
mistakes. Technical information within this document is still valid and accurate.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE ...................................................................................................................................... 2
CONTACT US ................................................................................................................................ 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 4
INJURY PREVENTION ................................................................................................................... 4
FIRE PREVENTION........................................................................................................................ 4
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................... 4
WARNING LABELS .......................................................................................................................... 5
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................. 6
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION............................................................................................................... 7
INSTALLATION OF AIR SUPPLY ........................................................................................................... 7
MACHINE OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................... 8
MECHANICAL ASSEMBLIES............................................................................................................... 9
CONTROLS.................................................................................................................................. 38
ALARMS.................................................................................................................................. 38
DOORS................................................................................................................................... 38
EMERGENCY STOP.................................................................................................................... 38
HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE (H.M.I.) SOFTWARE ............................................................................ 49
MACHINE OPERATION .................................................................................................................. 68
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................ 71
LUBRICATION........................................................................................................................... 71
STORAGE ................................................................................................................................ 71
CLEANING .............................................................................................................................. 71
LIABILITY DISCLAIMER ................................................................................................................... 77

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SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
Do not operate the machine when tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
The instructions and data in this manual are vital to the proper installation and operation of the machine.
In order to avoid accidents due to faulty installation or operation of the machine, please ensure that these
instructions are read by the individuals who will install, operate or maintain the machine. The instructions
issued in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.
INJURY PREVENTION
1. Limbs, hair, loose clothing and accessories should remain clear of moving or heated parts of the
machine, as it may get caught and pull the operator into the machine.
2. Do not power on the machine if any of the machine’s components have been removed or modified.
3. Do not to leave any objects near any of the machine’s moving components, or on top of the machine.
4. Do not perform maintenance or cleaning on machinery while it is in operation or energized.
5. Always lock out / tag out the machine before performing any maintenance work.
FIRE PREVENTION
1. Keep a fire extinguisher near the machine.
2. All electrical components must be kept dry, clean and in good condition.
3. Lockout / Tagout the machine before maintenance.
Electrical fires can occur if any wires are scratched, corroded, color-faded, uninsulated, or
have damaged ends. Wires should be changed immediately if presenting any of the above
conditions. Any exposed electrical components should never come into contact with the
ground-connector or any other electrically conductive objects; such as tools.
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
1. Only trained professionals should install, examine and maintain the electronics of the machine.
2. Do not store liquids near the machine or near the machine’s electrical components. Exposing
electrical components to excess moisture or direct contact with liquids risks a short-circuit.
3. Should a liquid spill onto the machine, turn off the power immediately and once having cleaned the
liquid, test all the electrical components to ensure they are functioning properly.
4. To avoid short-circuiting, keep all wires and connections clean. Keep limbs, hand-held tools, and any
other electrically conductive objects away from exposed electrical components.
5. Ensure the electrical cabinet is always closed, unless needed for maintenance.
6. The machine must be grounded. Ensure that the ground wire is firmly connected with the ground
before starting the machine.
7. After installation check all electrical connections and test all electrical circuits before powering on.
Improper connection of the machine’s grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if there is doubt as to whether or not
the machine’s outlets are properly grounded.

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WARNING LABELS
Warning labels serve to advise the operator of potential danger. Warning labels should be kept clearly
visible at all times, and are not to be ignored or removed from the machine. Removal of warning labels
from the machine could result in an increase in machine related accidents. Should the machine require a
replacement label please contact the company immediately.
S y m b o l
D e s c r i p t i o n
INJURY HAZARD:
If the doors are opened when the machine is in operation, the
machine should stop operating and the warning alarm should sound.
The machine cannot run until the doors have been closed and the
alarm has been reset from the touch screen.
MOVING PARTS:
Take caution when in the presence of moving parts as they may cut,
crush, dismember or otherwise injure body parts in close proximity.
Loose clothing or jewelry around moving components may get
caught and pull the operator into the machine. Power down before
servicing.
BURN HAZARD:
Many surfaces of the machine will become extremely hot during the
course of its operation. Please avoid contacting the indicated hot
surfaces to avoid burns.
Surfaces will remain hot for an extended period of time after
powering down the machine. The machine should be cool before
contact.
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE:
While powered, the machine’s electrical systems possess sufficient
voltage to electrocute any who misuse it.
Do not attempt to tamper with the electrical systems of the machine.
If damaged wiring or damaged circuits are discovered, please power
the machine down and contact the company immediately.

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MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER
SWIFTY 3600 BAGGER
POWER SUPPLY
230V(AC)
60HZ
20AMPS
1PHASE
SPEED*
UP TO45 BAGS PER MINUTE
BAG WIDTH
3.5IN (88MM )TO 8IN (203MM )
BAG LENGTH
6IN (153MM )TO11IN (279MM )
AIR PRESSURE
90PSI (6.2BAR )
AIR CONSUMPTION
20CFM (0.57M3/MIN )
WEIGHT
525LBS (239KG )
DIMENSIONS
LENGTH: 118IN (300CM )
WIDTH: 87IN (221CM )
HEIGHT: 59IN (150CM )
*SPEED MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BAG MATERIAL AND LENGTH
THIS MACHINE SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING BAG TYPES

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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
1. Do not power the machine again before determining what is causing the noise and resolving the
problem.
2. Static electricity can cause problems with electrical equipment and operation, ensure that the
equipment is properly grounded during installation.
3. Ground the machine and test its ground resistance, if resistance is less than 5OHM then it is
acceptable. Any auxiliary equipment should be grounded as well.
4. If static is present in bags, the installation of static eliminator may be required. If this feature is
needed, please contact the company for additional information.
INSTALLATION OF AIR SUPPLY
The Filter Regulator is found in the interior of the SWIFTY 3600 (as seen on Page 10.) The SWIFTY 3600
operates at 90 PSI (6.2 BAR)and has an air consumption of 20 CFM (0.57 M3/MIN.) It is important to ensure
that the air supply of the owner’s facility can meet these specifications.
To Adjust Air Pressure
1. Pull the knob to release it and adjust
the pressure.
2. If the knob is rotated clockwise, the
inlet pressure will increase, if rotated
counter clockwise it will decrease.
3. Press down on the knob to lock it in
place again once the pressure changes
have been completed.
IMAGE FOR REPRESENTATION ONLY

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MACHINE OVERVIEW
MECHANICAL ASSEMBLIES
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
1
BAG LOADING STATION
2
WALKING BEAM
3
BAG OPENING STATION
4
FUNNEL
5
GAS FLUSH /VACUUM (OPTIONAL)
6
BAG SPREADING STATION
7
HEAT SEAL &QUENCH STATIONS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

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MECHANICAL ASSEMBLIES
WE RECOMMEND THAT THE OPERATOR HAVE THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AVAILABLE WHEN MAKING ADJUSTMENTS OR
MAINTAINING THE MACHINE:METRIC ALLEN KEYS,METRIC SOCKET SET,METRIC WRENCHES,VOLT METER,SCREW DRIVERS,
TAPE MEASURE,RULER,CALIPER,ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES AND A GREASE GUN.
ENSURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN LOCKED OUT /TAGGED OUT AND THAT ALL COMPONENTS ARE COOL TO THE
TOUCH BEFORE PERFORMING MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS.
INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE
The interior of the machine can be accessed by opening the doors located to the rear of the Swifty 3600
machine. The interior of the machine contains the power train motor, gear box, pneumatics, electronic
sensors and mechanical timing mechanisms. Adjustments to the Bag Opening and Bag Spreading
Stations may require to be made through the interior of the machine, as well as replacement of the
heating cartridge for the sealing station.
THE IMAGE ABOVE DISPLAYS THE INTERIOR OF THE
SWIFTY 3600, ON THE SIDE NEAR THE H.M.I.
SCREEN.
VACUUM
GENERATOR
AIR MANIFOLD
MAIN AIR CONNECTION
EXPANSION TANK
VACUUM
GENERATOR
ENCODER

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THE IMAGE ABOVE DISPLAYS THE INTERIOR OF THE
SWIFTY 3600, AT THE END OF THE MACHINE NEAR
THE EXIT CONVEYOR.
AIR REGULATOR
CAM BOX
DRIVE MOTOR AND GEAR BOX
AIR VALVES
DRIVE CHAINS
CAM BOX

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BAG LOADING STATION
The Bag Loading Station can accept many sizes of pre-made bags by adjusting its Support Guide Bars
and Plates. Bags should be positioned face up or face down in the loader depending on where the bag’s
printed surface is facing. The top of the bag should be pointed towards the end of the Bag Loader as
seen below.
THE KNOB SEEN ABOVE ALLOWS THE OPERATOR
TO ADJUST THE WIDTH OF THE BAG LOADER TO
ACCOMODATE DIFFERENT BAG SIZES.

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TO ADJUST THE BAG LOADER, LOOSEN THE
RATCHET HANDLES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BAG
LOADER, IN ORDER TO ADJUST THE GUIDE BARS
TO THE LENGTH OF THE BAG.
THERE SHOULD BE NO MORE THAN 1/16” OF PLAY
BETWEEN THE WALLS OF THE BAG LOADER AND
THE BAG.
RETIGHTEN THE HANDLES AND ENSURE THE BARS
ARE SQUARE TO THE LOADER'SHOUSING.
OPEN END OF BAG SHOULD
FACE TOWARDS THE MACHINE
AS SHOWN
LOOSEN BOLTS AT THE END OF THE
BAG HOLDER,ON BOTH SIDES,IN
ORDER TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS
LOOSEN KNOBS ON BOTH
SIDES TO ADJUST THE SHAPE
OF THE BAG HOLDER

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The Bag Loader’s suction cup arms may be positioned to adjust the overall size. Loosen the bolt on the
back of the arm and slide the top and bottom suction cup arms to match the machine’s bag size as shown
in the image below.
The Bag Loader’s suction cups should be positioned approximately 1” from the bottom of the bag, for best
performance. If equipped with a set of 4 suction cups, then both the top and bottom sets of suction cups
should be positioned 1” from the edges of the bag, top and bottom.
BAGS PLACED ON TO THE
BAG LOADER WILL BEGIN TO
BE DRAWN INTO THE
MACHINE.
THE BAG IS PICKED UP BY
THE SUCTION CUPS AND
DRAWN INTO THE BAGGER
THE LOADED BAG IS NOW
READY TO BE USED AS PART
OF APRODUCTION RUN

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WALKING BEAM
The Walking Beam indexes bags through each of the bagging station. The Walking Beam’s motion will
take, move and release a bag from one set of fingers to another.
Fingers are located along the walking arms, positioned at specific intervals so that the Walking Beam’s
range of motion delivers bags to the various stations along the machine’s length.
TO BEGIN ADJUSTING THE FINGERS, ACCESS THE
TOUCH SCREEN MANUAL 1 SCREEN. USE THE
MOTOR JOG FUNCTION TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE
FINGER ASSEMBLIES TO ALLOW EASY ACCESS TO
THE FINGER SET SCREWS.
ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE HAS STOPPED
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY ADJUSTMENT.

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Observe placement of opened bags in the fingers. Some adjustments may be required: fingers should be
within ¼” to 3/8” of the bags edge.
Once the fingers have been positioned, place a few bags in the magazine and start the bagger in Auto
Run mode (scale should be in test mode) to test finger alignment.
For convenience, included is a Swifty Station drawing to record the machine’s finger placement for
reference. If more than one bag size requires fingers to be placed differently, additional copies of the
Swifty Station drawing can be made.
LOOSEN THE BOLTS ON ALL FINGERS WHICH WILL
BE ADJUSTED, AND THEN SLIDE THE FINGERS TO
DESIRED POSITIONS BEFORE RETIGHTEN THEM.

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SWIFTY STATIONS
SWIFTY MACHINE STATION MEASUREMENTS
(TO FILL IN)
1)
7)
13)
2)
8)
3)
9)
4)
10)
5)
11)
6)
12)

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BAG OPENING STATION
The Bag Opener’s fingers are adjustable by loosening the screws securing them to the swing arm. The
suction cups for the lower half of the bag opener are also adjustable in the same manner.
The bag is moved into position by the Lower Walking Beam then clamped by the Upper Walking Beam’s
fingers as the Lower Walking Beam releases.
The Bag Opener will pinch the bag with two pairs of suction cups linked to a vacuum generator. The
vacuum is applied to the bag through the suction cups and the Bag Opener will pull the bag open
mechanically.
THE BAG OPENER WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH A
ZIPPER OPENER ATTACHMENT BY DEFAULT, UNLESS
OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

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THE BAG OPENER'SFINGERS WILL HOLD THE BAG
IN PLACE.
THE BAG OPENING STATION'SSUCTION CUPS WILL
MOVE INTO POSITION, CLOSE ON THE BAG, APPLY
AVACUUM AND THEN DRAW THE BAG OPEN.
THE BAG OPENER'SFINGERS WILL SPREAD OPEN
TO FINISH OPENING THE BAG COMPLETELY.
TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF
THE ZIPPER OPENER,LOOSEN
THE JAM NUT LOCATED AT
THE TOP OF THE CYLINDER
ROTATE THE ROD TO RAISE
OR LOWER THE ZIPPER
OPENER ASSEMBLY

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Increasing or decreasing the bag draw of the Bag Opener is performed in the back of the machine by
adjusting the controls which interface with the machine’s cam shaft. The mechanical linkages which need
to be adjusted are located directly behind the Bag Opener on the inside of the machine.
Use “Manu Mode” in the H.M.I. Software to adjust the position of the cam, and then ensure the machine
is powered down before attempting adjustments.
Use caution as too much bag draw can result in damage to bags and the machine. The Bag Opening
Station should not normally require adjustment or calibration upon initial activation. The images below
detail the steps taken to adjust the Bag Opener’s motion.
EXTEND THE ROD TO
INCREASE THE DRAW
DISTANCE OF THE BAG
OPENER, REDUCE TO
DECREASE DRAW DISTANCE.
TIGHTEN THE INDICATED HEX
HEAD SCREW TO LIMIT THE
BAG OPENER'SRANGE OF
MOTION, OR LOOSEN TO
INCREASE IT.

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ZIPPER OPENER
THE ZIPPER OPENER ATTACHMENT
IS FOUND WITHIN THE BAG
OPENING STATION. THIS
ATTACHMENT IS USED TO PRY OPEN
PREMADE BAGS DESIGNED WITH
BUILT-IN ZIPPERS.
WHEN THE BAG IS PARTIALLY
OPENED FROM THE SUCTION
CUPS, THE ZIPPER
ATTACHMENT BEGINS TO
DESCEND INTO THE BAG.
AFTER THE ZIPPER FINGERS
HAVE ENTERED INTO THE BAG,
THEY WILL EXPAND AND OPEN
THE ZIPPER FULLY, ALONG
WITH THE BAG.