Gluefast LABEL PRO 5.5E User manual
The Gluefast Company, Inc.
3535 Route 66, Building #1, Neptune, NJ 07753 USA
LABEL PRO 5.5E LABEL GLUER INSTRUCTIONS
(MOTORIZED)
CAUTION: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE UNPACKING!
UNPACKING
1. Carefully unwrap two gold colored rollers packed in the folded section of the carton
insert. Be careful not to scratch or dent.
2. Remove gluer from carton. Place on table with rubber feed roller nearest you.
3. Remove upper portion of gluer.
4. Install grooved roller in lower bearing notches in the movable spring controlled arms
at each side of the tank. The grooved roller fits in with its’ attached gear to the left
side. (Model 5.5E-FG has two smooth rollers. The bottom roller has only one gear.)
5. Install the smooth applicator roller (with two gears) in the upper bearing blocks
(hook-like in shape). The gear attached directly to the roller should be on the left
side and mesh with the gear of the bottom roller. The top roller snaps into position
against the spring pressure of the lower roller.
OPERATION
1. Fill the glue tank with a water based glue/adhesive to the edge of the pour-out
trough. See “Fill to Here” lettered on the trough.
2. Place the upper portion of the gluer on the base. When done correctly you should
see the smooth roller through the opening in the upper portion.
3. Stripper fingers should be positioned on the smooth roller.
4. Plug power supply into wall outlet.
5. Turn gluer on by flipping the switch on the far right hand corner of the gluer. A red
LED should light up.
6. Insert the label underneath the white nylon rod above the rubber roller and feed the
label in a downward motion. A switch will be tripped which turns on the motor pulling
the label through the gluer and presenting the glued label to the operator. The motor
will automatically shut off.
7. IMPORTANT: If the unit is not used for more than half and hour it may be necessary
to rotate the black feed roller by hand to free up the glue rollers necessary to rotate
the black feed roller by hand to free up the glue rollers from any dried glue. Simply
place tips of fingers on top of the roller and push away from you. A quarter turn
should be adequate. The motor will now be able to turn the glue rollers.
The Gluefast Company, Inc.
3535 Route 66, Building #1, Neptune, NJ 07753 USA
CLEAN UP AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
1. If using GF#5 glue, a special dextrin glue designed for applying labels onto paper
boxes, corrugated cartons, craft paper, and envelopes, daily cleanup is not
required.
a. Remove upper portion of gluer and place a wet towel over the rollers and
glue tank.
b. Place lower portion of gluer with wet towel into a plastic bag to maintain
humidity level.
c. Remove any dried glue from stripper fingers (part #12A-GL39) and bottom
of chrome plated guide plate (part #3E).
d. Clean entire gluer before holidays and weekends. See #2 below.
2. Most other adhesives should be cleaned from the gluer on a daily basis.
a. Remove upper portion of gluer and pour remaining gluer/adhesive from
tank. A pouring trough is built into the tank at the rear for this purpose.
b. Wash remaining glue/adhesive from tank and rollers with water. A mixture
of alcohol and water may be needed for white resin adhesives. Applying
GlueFast’s Spray-Cote to gluer parts before adhesive is put into gluer
makes cleanup easier.
c. Rollers can be easily removed for cleaning but care must be used to
prevent scratching or denting.
3. A drop of light oil on each bearing for the rubber feed roller shaft will result in
easier operation.
WARRANTY
One year limited warranty from the date of sale on parts
and labor exclusive of normal wear and tear and misuse.
CAUTION: NEVER REMOVE PROTECTIVE MYLAR COVER (part #40) FROM
UNDER SIDE OF COVER (part #10E) EXCEPT FOR REPAIR.
BE SURE COVER IS IN PLACE BEFORE NORMAL OPERATION OR
CLEAN UP AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE!
WARRANTY IS VOID IF WATER OR GLUE GETS ONTO UNDER SIDE OF COVER
The Gluefast Company, Inc.
3535 Route 66, Building #1, Neptune, NJ 07753 USA
TROUBLESHOOTING THE LABEL PRO 5.5E
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Labels Jam Glue accumulated on stripper fingers
Clean stripper fingers
Glue too thick*
Replace with fresh glue
Bent or worn stripper fingers
Replace stripper fingers
Wrinkled labels Use smooth labels
Uneven Glue Pattern
Or Bare Spots Accumulation of dried glue on glue
rollers
Clean glue rollers
Glue too thick or thin* Use glue with viscosity range
between 150-5,000 cps
Glue rollers oily or greasy
Wash rollers with detergent
Labels wrinkled Use smooth labels
Rubber Feed Roller Will
Not Turn Easily Glue has hardened between glue rollers
Clean glue rollers
Rubber feed roller shaft bearings
too dry
Apply a drop of light oil at each
bearing
Labels Will Not Feed Pressure plate under rubber feed roller
lost or not in correct position
Replace or reset pressure plate
Rubber feed roller has accumulated
dried glue
Wash rubber feed roller
Power supply problem Check power supply, on-off
switch, and connections
Label Sensing Switch needs adjustment
or repair
Repair or replace switch
Problem with belt or pulleys Check belt tension, tighten
pulleys’ Allen screw
* If glue/adhesive is too thick the roller speed will be very slow. You may add up to 5% water to thin,
but we recommend that you contact the adhesive manufacturer before adding water. Best results obtain
with viscosity under 3,000 cps.
If glue/adhesive is too thin it is possible that too little adhesive will be transferred to the label.
The Gluefast Company, Inc.
3535 Route 66, Building #1, Neptune, NJ 07753 USA
LABEL PRO5.5E SCHEMATIC
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