siat SM446 HS Guide

Cod. pubbl.: SBC0023374
SM446 HS
NASTRATRICE AUTOMATICA
AUTOMATIC CASE SEALING MACHINE
MACHINE ENRUBANNEUSE AUTOMATIQUE
AUTOMATISCHE KARTONVERSCHLIESSMASCHINE
PRECINTADORA AUTOMATICA
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI E PARTI DI RICAMBIO
INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL AND SPARE PARTS LIST
MANUAL D’INSTRUCTIONS ET PIECES DETACHEES
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG UND ERSTAZTEILLISTE
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Y RECAMBIOS

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AUTOMATIC CASE SEALING MACHINE WITH DRIVE SIDE BELTS
- Maximum box size: h. 650 mm x w. 650 mm x l800 mm
- Minimum box size: h. 150 mm x w. 160 mm x l300 mm
- Adhesive tape: w. 50/70 mm
- Belt speed: 30 m/min.
- Production: 11 boxes/minute
- Average air consumption: 260 Nl/min approximately
Instruction manual for the use, maintenance, safety, shipment, storage, unpacking, set-up, repairing, trouble shoo-
ting, spare parts and disposal concerning the case sealing machine model SM446 HS.
This publication is property of SIAT S.P.A.
Via Puecher, 22 - 22078 TURATE (CO) - ITALY
Tel. 02-964951 - Fax. 02-9689727
Edition: April 2013
The reproduction of this manual is strictly forbidden.
All rights reserved ©Siat S.p.A. 2013
The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the product at any time without notice.
Publication n. SBC0023374
Version 0
SIAT
S.p.A. - Via Puecher, 22 - 22078 TURATE (CO) ITALY - P.O. BOX 1
Tel. 02-964951 - Telefax 02-9689727
SM446 HS

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INDEX
Section
Manufacturing specifications 1.1
Manual, how to use the 1.2
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After-sale service 2.2
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Operators' skill levels 3.6
Technical specifications 4.2
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Set-up and adjustments 11
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Tape replacement 12.3
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Trouble shooting 12.7
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Blade replacement 13.9
Belt replacement 13.10
Adjustment of belt tension 13.11
Additional Instructions 14
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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS AND UNUSUAL
TERMS TO BE FOUND IN THIS MANUAL
Dwg. = drawing
Encl. = enclosure
Ex. = example
Fig. = figure showing spare parts
Max. = maximum
Min. = minimum
Mod. = machine model
N. = number
N/A = not applicable
OFF = machine stopped
ON = machine running
OPP =
oriented polypropylene adhesive tape
Pict. = picture
PLC = Programmable Logic Control
PP = polypropylene
PTFE = Polytetrafluorethylene
PVC = Polyvinylchloride
Ref. = reference mark
SIAT SPA = Società Internazionale Applicazioni
Tecniche (Società per Azioni)
Tav. = Illustration
w = width
h = height
l = length
ol = overall length
cbh = conveyor bed height

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1-INTRODUCTION
1.1 MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS
The automatic case sealing machine Mod. SM44 HS has been designed and manufactured compling with the
legal requirements in force at the date of its manufacture.
THE REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ARE:
1.2 HOW TO READ AND USE THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
1.2.1 IMPORTANCE OF THE MANUAL
The manual is an important part of the machine; all information contained herein is intended to enable the equip-
ment to be maintained in perfect condition and operated safely. Ensure that the manual is available to all ope-
rators of this equipment and is kept up to date with all subsequent amendments. Should the equipment be sold
or disposed of, please ensure that the manual is passed on. Electrical and pneumatic diagrams are included in
the manual. Equipment using PLC controls and/or electronic components will include relevant schematics or pro-
grammes in the enclosure, and in addition the relevant documentation will be delivered separately.
1.2.2 MANUAL MAINTENANCE
Keep the manual in a clean and dry place near the machine. Do not remove, tear or rewrite parts of the manual
for any reason.
Use the manual without damaging it.
In case the manual has been lost or damaged, ask your after sale service for a new copy, quoting the code num-
ber of the document.
1.2.3 CONSULTING THE MANUAL
The manual is composed of:
- pages which identify the document and the machine;
- index of the subjects:
- instructions and notes on the machine: sections 2÷14
- enclosures, drawings and diagrams:
sections 15÷16
- spare parts: last section.
All pages and diagrams are numbered. The spare parts lists are identified by the figure identification number.
All the notes on safety measures or possible dangers are identified by the symbol:
All the important warning notes related to the operation of the machine are identified by the symbol:
The parts typed in bold refer to technical data or technical notes on a specific subject.
1.2.4 HOW TO UPDATE THE MANUAL IN CASE OF MODIFICATIONS TO THE MACHINE
Modifications to the machine are subject to manufacturer’s internal procedures.
The user receives a complete and up-to-date copy of the manual together with the machine.
Afterwards the user may receive pages or parts of the manual which contain amendments or improvements
made after its first publication.
The user must use them update this manual.
Machines guidelines 2006/42/CE
Standards applied
UNI EN 415-7
EN 415-9:2009
Guidelines EMC 2004/108/CE
Standards applied
CEI EN 60204-1:2006
EN 61000-6-2:2005
EN 61000-6-4:2007

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2-GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 SERIAL NUMBER OF THE MACHINE AND NAME OF THE MANUFACTURER
2.2 FOR AFTER-SALE SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS PLEASE APPLY TO:
SIATs.p.a.Via G.Puecher N°22
Turate (CO) ITALY
Model
Part Number
Type
Serial Number
Ampere Watt
Year
Volt Hertz Phase
Via Puecher, 22
22078 TURATE (CO) - ITALY
Tel. 02-964951
Fax. 02-9682239
E-mail [email protected]
AGENT/DISTRIBUTOR OR LOCAL
AFTER SALE SERVICE:

WARRANTY
Within the limits of what is set forth below, Seller agrees to repair or replace without cost to Buyer any defective goods when such de-
fect occurs within a period of twelve (12) months from the date in which Seller's goods have been put into use, but in no event beyond
thirteen (13) months from the date of shipment.
Expressly excluded from this warranty are those parts subject to normal wear and tear (by way of illustration, but not limitation, such
parts as belts, rubber rollers, gaskets, brushes, etc.) and electrical parts.
Buyer must immediately notify Seller of any defect, specifying the serial number of the machine.
Buyer shall send to Seller the defective item for repair or replacement. Seller will perform the repairs or provide a replacement within a
reasonable period of time.
Upon effecting such repair or replacement, Seller shall have fulfilled its warranty obligations. In the event the repairs or replacement
must be effected at the place where the machine is installed, all expenses for labor, travel and lodging of Seller's personnel shall be
sustained by the Buyer. Buyer will be invoiced in conformity with Seller's standard charges for the services rendered.
Seller is not responsible for defects resulting from:
- Improper use of the machine
-Lack of proper maintenance
- Tampering with the machine or repairs effected by the Buyer.
Seller will not be liable for any injury to persons or things or for the failure of production. With respect to the materials not manufactu-
red by Seller, such as motors and electrical equipment, Seller will grant to Buyer the same warranty Seller receives from its supplier of
such materials. Seller does not warrant the compliance of its machines with the laws of non-EEC countries in which the machines may
be installed, nor does it warrant compliance with laws or standards relating to the prevention of accidents or pollution.
Adaptation of Seller's machines to the aforesaid laws or standards shall be the responsibility of Buyer who assumes all liability there-
fore.
Buyer shall indemnify and hold Seller harmless against any claim by third parties resulting from failure to comply with the aforesaid laws
and standards.
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3-SAFETY
3.1 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Read all the instructions carefully before starting the work with the machine; please pay particular attention to
sections marked by the symbol
The machine is provided with a complete safety protection
and with a two LOCKABLE EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON
placed on the same protection and on the control panel;
when one button is pressed, it stops the machine at any point
in the working cycle.
Disconnect the machine from the mains before any maintenance operation.
.
Keep this manual in a handy place near the machine: its information will help you to maintain the machine in
good and safe working condition.
3.2 DEFINITION OF THE OPERATORS' QUALIFICATIONS
- Machine operator
- Maintenance technician
- Electrician
- Manufacturer’s technician
Only persons who have the skills described in the following page should be allowed to work on the machine.
It is the responsibility of the user to appoint the operators having the appropriate skill level and the appropriate
training for each category of job.
SKILL 1
MACHINE OPERATOR
This operator is trained to use the machine with the machine controls, to feed cases into the machine, make
adjustments for different case sizes, to change the tape and to start, stop and restart production.
N.B.: the factory manager must ensure that the operator has been properly trained on all the machine functions
before starting work.

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3-SAFETY
SKILL 2
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
This operator is trained to use the machine as the MACHINE OPERATOR and in addition is able to work with
the safety protection disconnected, to check and adjust mechanical parts, to carry out maintenance operations
and repair the machine.
He is not allowed to work on live electrical components.
SKILL 2a
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
This operator is trained to use the machine as the MACHINE OPERATOR and in addition is able to work with
the safety protection disconnected, to make adjustments, to carry out maintenance operations and repair the
electrical components of the machine.
He is allowed to work on live electrical panels, connector blocks, control equipment etc.
SKILL 3
SPECIALIST FROM THE MANUFACTURER
Skilled operator sent by the manufacturer or its agent to perform complex repairs or modifications, when agreed
with the customer.
3.3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR A SAFE USE OF THE MACHINE
Only persons who have the skills described on the following paragraph 3.6 are allowed to work on the ma-
chine.
It is responsibility of the user to appoint the operators having the appropriate skill level and the appropriate
training for each category of job.
3.4 STATE OF THE MACHINE
List of the modes which are possible with this machine:
- automatic running;
- running with safety protections removed or disabled;
- stopped by using the main switch;
- stopped by using the lockable emergency stop button;
- electric power disconnected;
- compressed air disconnected.

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3-SAFETY
3.5 NUMBER OF THE OPERATORS
The operations described hereinafter have been analized by the manufacturer; the number of operators
shown for each operation is suitable to perform it in the best way.
A smaller or larger number of operators could be unsafe.
3.6 OPERATORS’ SKILL LEVELS
The table below shows the minimum operator's skill for each operation with the machine.
OPERATION
Installation and set up of the machine
Tape replacement
Replacement of blades
Replacement of drive belts
Ordinary maintenance
Extraordinary maintenance (mecha-
nical)
Extraordinary maintenance (electri-
cal)
Extraordinary maintenance (pneuma-
tic)
MACHINE MODE
Running with safety protections disabled.
Stopped by pressing the EMERGENCY
STOP button.
Electric power disconnected.
Electric power disconnected.
Electric power disconnected.
Running with safety protections disabled.
Running with safety protections disabled.
Stopped by pressing the EMERGENCY
STOP button.
OPERATOR’S
SKILL
2 e 2a
1
2
2
2
3
2a
3
NUMBER OF
OPERATORS
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

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3-SAFETY
3.7 RESIDUAL HAZARDS
The case sealer SM44 HS has been designed following the EC direc-
tives, and incorporates various safety protections which should never
be removed or disabled.
Notwithstanding the safety precautions conceived by the designers of
the machine, it is essential that the operator and service personnel be
warned that the following uneliminable residual hazards exis
WARNING! Tape cutting blades.
Never remove the safety device which covers the blade on the top and
bottom taping units.
Blades are extremely sharp. Any error may cause serious injuries.:
3.8 RECOMMENDATIONS AND MEASURES TO PREVENT OTHER HAZARDS WHICH CANNOT BE ELIMINA-
TED
The operator must stay on the working position shown on paragraph 12.1. He must never touch the running
driving belts or put his hands inside any cavity.
The box must be fed by keeping the hands in the right position.
The operator must pay attention to the blades during the tape replacement.
3.9 PERSONAL SAFETY MEASURES
(Safety glasses, safety gloves, safety helmet, safety shoes, air filters, ear muffs).
None is required, except when recommended by the user.
WARNING!: Side flaps fold device guard knobs
Don’t remove the orange plastic guard knobs on the side flaps fold de-
vice ends.
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