Xpect Solutions Inc Lid Press User guide

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Operation and Setup Manual for Xpect Solutions
Inc Lid Press Machinery

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Operation and Setup Manual for Xpect
Solutions Inc Lid Press Machinery
Includes instructions for:
Small Pail Tabletop Lid Press
Tabletop Lid Press
Stand Up Lid Press

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(5-Gallon Bucket Stand up Fixed Stainless-Steel model)

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TO THE OWNERS, MANAGERS, AND OPERATORS OF LID PRESS MACHINES
EQUIPPED BY XPECT SOLUTIONS INC.
Safety is the most important issue in the workplace. Observing safety guidelines, equipment capacities and using
common sense will provide a work environment that is safe and efficient for employees, management, and
customers. This operator manual has been assembled and sent to help you and your operators move products
quickly and safely. It is important that you and your operators read and understand the information included here
in.
A key element in safely lidding buckets and pails is that all necessary people are trained, including:
>Machine Operators.
>Personnel working in the area of the operation of the machine.
>Other individuals, Owners or Management of your company feel need to be trained.
Prior to using the Lid Press Machine, ensure that all personnel that will use/or work in the area of the
machine read the following:
>Operation Manual and Setup Manual for Xpect Solutions Inc Lid Press Machinery. (This Manual)<
We recommend that Management complete the following items prior to using Xpect Solutions Inc Lid
Press Machinery:
>Conduct a meeting with all personnel to review, discuss and answer questions regarding safety, capacities,
limitations, and proper operational procedures.
Daily workplace and operational safety is the responsibility of the Owners, Managers, and Operators.
>Knowledge & routine supervisory duties to ensure that safe operating practices are followed.
>Regular maintenance and inspection of the equipment, with documentation of such.
>Periodic meetings, reviewing operating guidelines, signed by all of the attending personnel.
The proceeding outline, and the following information laid out in this Operational Manual for Xpect Solutions Inc is
intended to be a guide only, and is not meant to encompass all issues that may need to be addressed for your
particular type of business operation.

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Lid Press Machinery Precautions
Secure the Machine
Assure the Lid Press Machine is in a secure level position for operation. Movement of the
machine during operation could result in injury.
Put on appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
At minimum, wear safety glasses. Your worksite may require additional PPE, such as steel toe
shoes, gloves, etc., observe your workplace rules.
Lid Press Operation Requirements
Air Requirements
Each Press is required to have an air supply connected to the Quick Connect Fitting located on
the back of the Lid Press.
CAUTION: When air is applied to the regulator the Press Disk could potentially MOVE
from the down position to the raised position. Additionally, when air is REMOVED the
Disk could potentially lower from the raised position to the lower position. Be sure not to
place any arms or fingers in the area of the Lid Press, Press Disk. Failure to do so could
result in severe/crushing injury.
80 PSI, Clean and Dry Air
The Regulator should be set to 80 PSI minimum
(Air Regulator)

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Lid Press Operation
Operation of the Press is simple in nature.
Each Lid Press Machine is equipped with a 2-Hand Control.
In order to actuate the Press, BOTH buttons MUST be pressed at the EXACT same time
to lower the Press Head. Buttons are located on each side of the 2-hand control in the
center of the yellow ends.
The Press Head will stay lowered until the buttons are released at which point the Press
Head will raise automatically. It is recommended to press and hold the button for 3
seconds while the press head is in the extended position to assure a complete tight lid.
(2 Hand Control)

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Lid Press Operational Safety
Pinch Points
There are a number of potential pinch points at different areas;
Pinch Point Stickers have been placed at areas around the machine to indicate
the hazard area.
Correct 2-Hand Operation of the Machine will assure hands are in the proper
place during operation of the press.
(Press Disk with Pinch Point Stickers)

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CAUTION: Potential Pinch Points Areas are
Between the Press Plate and the Bucket Lid.
(Potential Pinch Point)
Between the Press Plate and the Cylinder Body.
(Potential Pinch Point)

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Lid Press Setup
The Lid Press should be set up for your
Bucket size when it ships from Xpect
Solutions Inc, but from time-to-time
adjustments are required to be made to
assure the proper closure of Lid to Pail.
Pail Stop
The Pail Stop is the location at the base or
midpoint of the vertical I-beam. Its purpose
is to act as a backstop and positioning guide
for the bucket to keep it centered under the
press head.
(Pail Stop)

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Pail Stop Adjustment
Loosen the two Hex Head Cap Screws and slide the White UHMW Bracket forward or
back until your Bucket position had the pail centered under the press disk. Re-tighten the
screws.
Press Head Adjustment
With air connected to the Press and the Press Plate retracted, place an empty bucket
with NO LID under the Press Head.
Press and hold the 2-Hand Control. The Press Disk should lower while the 2-hand
control is pressed.
While in this position, visually inspect the top edge of the pail on the lower edge of the
Press Disk. There should be 1/8’’ clearance between the circumference of the pail and
Press Disk.
View this clearance from multiple angles to assure the clearance is equal.
Some Lid and Pail combinations require a bit more clearance and some require a bit
less than 1/8’’ clearance. View your pails final seal to determine your fine-tuned
requirements.