AFM GS 100, User Manual

Page 1: ...GS 75 100 Radial Heat Shrink Tunnel User Guide ...

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Page 3: ...08 Rev A Copyright and Trademarks Copyright 2018 American Film and Manufacturing All rights reserved All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners AFM 7041 Boone Avenue North Brooklyn Park MN 55428 Phone 714 974 9008 Fax 763 795 8867 www afmsleeves com ...

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Page 5: ... Control Cabinet Overview 18 Operation 19 Power Up 19 Shutdown 22 Part Replacement 23 Electrical box parts 23 Replacing Sheaf Heaters 24 Replacing Fan Assembly 30 Troubleshooting 32 Maintenance 33 Mounting Hardware and Connections 33 Cleaning External 33 Schematics 34 Wiring Diagram 34 Exploded Diagram 35 Exploded Diagram Fan 36 Inside of Power Box 37 Parts List 38 Recommended Replacement Parts 39...

Page 6: ...nd work gloves when moving the machine Beware of uneven spots on the factory floor when moving the unit Make sure the electrical power source is properly wired and grounded The power source should comply with all safety regulations and codes applicable to the installation location Before attempting any service or repair make sure that the power is turned off and power cable is disconnected from th...

Page 7: ...injury and permanent disfiguration To minimize potential for personal injury always be sure that machine operators and others working on machinery are properly trained in the correct usage of the equipment and properly instructed regarding the safety procedures for operation DO NOT MAKE ANY MODIFICATIONS TO EITHER THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OR THE MECHANICAL ASSEMBLIES OF THIS MACHINERY Such modific...

Page 8: ...or before clearing product from inside the heat tunnel If containers remain in the heat chamber turn off power and allow the temperature to drop below 100 F before clearing Temperature inside the tunnel can easily cause burns Safety Notes Electrical Hazard do not open cover No user serviceable parts inside Ensure that unit is properly grounded Fumes may be harmful to the environment Do not tamper ...

Page 9: ...en a minimum of 3 seconds to a maximum of 6 seconds This dwell time of 3 6 seconds is necessary to achieve proper coverage without overheating the containers Operators must make sure that every container that enters the AFM tunnel exits within this maximum time of 6 seconds AFM shrink tunnels are intended for industrial use only System Components Stainless Steel Brackets with Height Control IR Hea...

Page 10: ...lt 50 60Hz Machine Dimensions 75 185mm W 7 28 x 565mm L 22 24 x 530mm H 20 86 100 185mm W 7 28 x 565mm L 22 24 x 530mm H 20 86 Tunnel Dimensions 75mm W 2 95 x 565mm L 22 24 x 95mm H 3 75 100mm W 3 94 x 565mm L 22 24 x 95mm H 5 90 Temperature 250 C Heater 2 5KW x 2 ...

Page 11: ...ons please call the AFM Customer Service department for details Sleever Sleever is supplied by customer For Sleever options please consider one of our many quality AFM Sleever systems Brushdown Brushdown unit is supplied by customer For Brushdown options please call the AFM Customer Service department for details Tamp down Tamp down unit is supplied by customer For Tamp down options please call th...

Page 12: ...re installed and maintained properly Incorrect or inconsistent product handling will cause quality problems maintenance issues and could lead to product damage The customer is responsible for maintaining proper material handling equipment Work Area The GS may require cleaning from time to time due to environmental contaminants Maintenance Access When planning the installation allow for easy access...

Page 13: ...ift out the tunnel assembly by its cage BE CAREFUL UNIT IS HEAVY Attention Use only the supplied mounting hardware to attach the tunnel to the Bracket assembly Using hardware other than that supplied by AFM can result in damage to the assembly Check for shipping damage ...

Page 14: ...y 1 down from top of Conveyor Measure the distance to the Sleever if used and drill though one side of Conveyor Mount the Bracket to the Conveyor using the enclosed 20 hex bolts Tighten bolts and nuts until snug Fender washers may be used 2208 Mount this angle to Conveyor approximately 1 lower than top of Conveyor depending on container size Mounting slots 2209 ...

Page 15: ...ple to lift and attach the Tunnel to the Bracket Aim the two Mounting Rods on the Tunnel Assembly toward the Mounting Collars on the Bracket Slide Tunnel into the Collars Center the Tunnel parallel to the Conveyor and tighten the collars with an Allen wrench Collars 2 2210 Rods 2 2212 ...

Page 16: ...unnel Plug this into a clean 220Volt AC power source DO NOT HOT PLUG Ensure that Tunnel has all switches turned to OFF before plugging into any power source Place the correct male AC plug onto the end of the power wire Check the connections and plug the male cord end into AC power 2213 Power ...

Page 17: ...cessible Hook up the ventilation equipment if required It is a good idea to have the exhaust ports vented outside of the building If not using a Sleever make sure that the operator has enough room to move and is not in danger of getting caught in moving mechanisms Ensure availability of a trip cord or other safety shutoff mechanisms 2217 Sleever 2218 ...

Page 18: ...ontrol cabinet is not a watertight enclosure do not splash the cabinet with liquid The front face of the Control Cabinet has the following 1 Power 2 HEATER switch 3 FAN switch 4 Left and Right Temperature Controls 2224 Temperature Controls Heat Power Fan ...

Page 19: ...Before powering up double check your installation Make a quick inspection to ensure all the components have been securely mounted and all data and power cables are properly seated and connected To power up the GS Tunnel plug into power outlet Push the power switch located on the front of the controller to the ON I position Power Switch 2219 Airflow Control ...

Page 20: ...20 Operation Turn on FAN Switch Turn on HEATER Switch 2224 Fan Switch Heater Switch ...

Page 21: ...Operation 21 Run a few parts at the correct Conveyor speed and adjust Temperature Controls HEATER s L R and Airflow Control accordingly 2224 Temperature Control Adjust ...

Page 22: ...22 Operation Shutdown Turn off HEATER Switch Wait fifteen 15 minutes Turn off FAN switch Turn off Power switch ...

Page 23: ...cement Parts list to order Turn off and unplug power to unit Depending upon which part needs replacement remove screws from Steel Plate Remove Steel Front Plate Remove part needing replacement taking care to replace wiring in the same positions as removed see schematic Button up when done 2236 ...

Page 24: ...following Unplug and turn off unit Turn unit upside down and set the Electrical Box on a flat surface Using a 5mm Allen Wrench loosen the Socket head cap screws on the Collars holding the Rods and pull the Rods out from the Cage Set aside Rod Collar Assemblies 2230 Loosen SHCS s on Welded on Collars Remove Rod Collar Assemblies and set aside ...

Page 25: ...Operation 25 Lift unit and remove Metal Cage covering the assembly Set aside 2231 Cage ...

Page 26: ... Deflector Panel Set aside with Hardware Note Spacing Collars may shift during Removal Process It may be easier to remove the End Panels first in order to find the Spacing Collars 2232 End Panel End Panel Spacing Collars Heat Deflector Panel ...

Page 27: ...Operation 27 Remove the Tube Plates Hardware and Spacing Collars and set aside 2234 Tube Plates 2 Spacing Collars 4 SHCS 4 ...

Page 28: ...28 Operation Unscrew the two 2 Ceramic Caps BY HAND using a pliers or vice grip wrench may damage cap 2233 Ceramic End Caps 2 ...

Page 29: ...ter nut from end of Tube using an open end wrench If needed hold inner nut with another open end wrench Check for dead short across ends with a DVM If open replace tube To re assemble follow previous steps in reverse order 2235 Outer Nut 2 Inner Nut 2 ...

Page 30: ...30 Operation Replacing Fan Assembly To replace the Fan Assembly Remove four 4 Socket Head Cap Screws and Ground Wire Screw Save 2237 SHCS 4 Ground Wire Screw ...

Page 31: ...ate of Power Box and locate position of screws on Wiring Terminal Block may want to write down which color wire goes to which number on Terminal Block Unscrew lugs at Terminal Block with a Phillips screwdriver Exchange with replacement Fan Assembly 2238 Terminal Block ...

Page 32: ...hine or plant main panel 1 Switch circuit breaker to off then on 2 If breaker keeps tripping check the fuse 3 Check circuit breaker switch Heater is not running 1 Heating coils are open 2 Thermostat failure 3 Heater sensor broken 1 Replace heater coil 2 Replace thermostat 3 Replace heater sensor Fan is not running 1 Overload fuse is blown 2 Motor has failed 1 Check fuse and switch 2 Replace the mo...

Page 33: ...ware and Connections Occasionally check the mounting hardware and retighten any mounting brackets or screws that may have vibrated loose during operation Cleaning External Wait until unit has cooled down Externally the GS tunnel can be wiped clean with a fresh cloth and cleaning spray Gently wipe the components off ...

Page 34: ...34 Schematics Schematics Wiring Diagram GS Wiring 2225 ...

Page 35: ...Schematics 35 Exploded Diagram 2226 ...

Page 36: ...36 Schematics Exploded Diagram Fan 2239 ...

Page 37: ...Schematics 37 Inside of Power Box 2228 ...

Page 38: ... Switch TL6094P 0 1 30X22 Red 1 5AC01SF111AE Fuse holder SF 111AE 1P10A 250V 1 5AC0505AX30 Fuse 5AX30 1 5AC06TB12P25A Terminal block TB 12P25A 1 5AF038W0495X225 W type Heater tube 8 φ X 495M MX220VX2 5KW 2 5CB64MB1040D fan motor MB1040 D 1 5FD0101X30X20 Acrylic signs 2TX30X20 POWER 1 5FD0102X30X20 Acrylic signs 2TX30X20 HEATER 1 5FD0104X30X20 Acrylic signs 2TX30X20 FAN 1 5FD0165X30X20 Acrylic sign...

Page 39: ...IFICATION QTY 5CB64MB1040D Fan motor MB1040 D 1 5AB03BH2P30A Switch BH 2P30A 1 5AB10TL6094PG Switch TL6094P 0 1 30X22 Green 1 5AB10TL6094PR Switch TL6094P 0 1 30X22 Red 1 5AB01INF240X577 Temperature switch INF 240 577 2 5AF038W0495X225 W type Heater tube 8 φ X 495M MX220VX2 5KW 2 ...

Page 40: ...40 Parts List Component Dimensions 11 82 300 23 17 33 440 06 25 97 659 64 9 97 253 24 10 25 260 35 22 40 568 90 2211 ...

Page 41: ... fulfillment of the warranty on new equipment or parts shall be for the unexpired portion of the original warranty Repairs All in house repairs are rigorously tested for optimum operation and performance and warranted to be under normal and proper use free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of service Shrinking Quality Shrinking quality achieved in a giv...

Page 42: ...be shipped out via UPS Ground or similar method If expedited shipping is desired customer must furnish their shipping account and shipping fees will be charged to that account Customer is required to return the defective component to AFM If after 30 days AFM hasn t received the defective component the customer will be invoiced for the replacement component If the returned component is found to not...

Page 43: ...LL NOT BE COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO CONSUMABLE ITEMS EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY AFM MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY AS TO MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NON INFRINGEMENT OR ANY OTHER MATTER AFM SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO ANY PERSON FOR I...

Page 44: ...r authorized AFM reseller or AFM Technical Service at one of the numbers listed below Toll Free Phone 800 877 5658 Phone 763 795 8856 Fax 763 795 8867 E mail info afmsleeves com Web www afmsleeves com Thank you for your purchase of AFM products We are pleased to be a part of your shrink sleeve labeling requirements ...

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