3M 800ab User Manual

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12-OPERATION (continued)
12.9  Troubleshooting Guide
Correction
Check machine specifi cations. 
Boxes are narrower than 
recommended, causing slippage 
and premature belt wear.
Replace drive belts
Adjust the box height adjustment 
with the crank
Readjust compression rollers
Replace spring holder
Reduce spring pressure
Replace friction rings
Adjust belt tension
Check power and electrical plug
Evaluate problem and correct
Replace belt
Tension to 3.5 kg [7 lbs] per 
adjustment section
Reposition tape drum
Check box specifi cations
Cause 
Narrow boxes
Worn drive belts
Top taping head does not apply 
enough pressure
Top fl ap compression rollers in too 
tight
Taping head applying spring 
holder missing
Taping head applying spring set 
too high
Worn or missing friction rings
Drive belt tension too low
Electrical disconnect
Motor not turning
Worn belt
Excessive belt tension
Tape drum not centered
Box fl aps not of equal length
Problem 
Drive belts do not convey boxes
Drive belts do not turn
Drive belt break
Tape not centered on box seam
2010 December
800ab-NA