GENERAL CONTROLS
H-4018 Shrink Tunnel consists of a tunnel and a conveyor.
The conveyor is a Teflon
belt allows the heated air to shrink the bottom of the
package from the tunnel.
NOTE: The front panel features two analog
controls that adjust operation stages and
conveyor speeds. The digital scale adjusts to
the degree change. (See Figure 1)
Figure 1
3 WAY SELECTOR
COOL
RUN
START
Analog Controls
NOTE: The machine should be inspected on
a timely basis to ensure all is functioning well
and in good working order. There is not much
required to keep the machine running trouble
free. The most important area is the seal
head. The following are recommendations for
preventative maintenance on the machine
to keep it performing well over an extended
period.
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-coated mesh belt. The mesh
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TUNNEL TEMP
CONVEYOR SPEED
6
5
7
4
8
3
2
9
1
10
Digital Scale
INSTRUCTIONS
MACHINE STARTUP
1. Turn on the conveyor using the ON/OFF rocker
switch located on the back of the machine. Set
the conveyor speed to "2" on the conveyor speed
control knob. (See Figure 1)
2. Set the tunnel temperature to a setting of 325ºF
on the digital scale. It will take 20-30 minutes to
reach temperature. (See Figure 1)
3. After the initial package has been run through the heat
shrink tunnel, the following adjustments may be made:
a. Increase or decrease the thermostat setting.
b. Increase or decrease the conveyor speed.
4. Due to the various types of shrinkable films, room
temperatures and voltages, you may have to
experiment with various temperatures and conveyor
PV
speeds, to get the desired shrink. Your film supplier
SV
is familiar with this type of equipment and will be
helpful in determining the best settings for the film
you are using.
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE TIPS
1.
Inspect the conveyor belts for wear and
misalignment. If the belts are not tracking properly,
adjust the idler rollers to realign the belts. Replace
worn belts as needed.
2. Lubricate all chain drives every 160 hours of
operation with a bearing grease or chain lubricant.
3. To clean the machine, wipe down the conveyor
belts and other flat surfaces to remove any dirt.
Do not use any type of belt dressing on the
conveyor belts.
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