“ay S Ti | TIPPER A [DOVER ) INDUSTRIES COMPANY P.O. BOX 866 LUFKIN ROAD APEX, N.C. USA 27502-0866 (919) 362-8811 or 1-800-331-2905 FAX: (919) 362-8667 Clipper Manual Models Z4100VL & VR Manual No, 80-1258 Revision No. 04 F (04/17/2001)TIPPER TIE” 1 te, A “DOVER ) INDUSTRIES COMPANY Copyright © 2000 by TIPPER TIE INC. Allrights reserved ‘The name - TIPPER TIE is a registered Trade Mark Clipper Manual Models Z4100VL & VRTipper Tie Models Z4100VL & VR Table of Contents Chapter 1:, Machine Description and Specifications 1.4 Description 1.2 Applications 4113 Machine specifications Chapter 2: Safety Instructions 2.1 International Safety signs . 2.2 Safety instructions ....... 2'3 Danger Areas 24 Sound levels .. Chapter 3: Delivery and Inspection: 3:1 Delivery and inspection Pee we 18 8:2 Unpacking equipment . added las 10) Chapter 4: Air Connections and Lubrication 4:1 Installation of Main Air Supply ..... 14 42 Filter Regulator / Lubricator 14 43 Air regulator Assembly 15 4:4 Lubrioater Adjuctmont 48 45 Regulator Adjustment * 7 Chapter 5: Operating instructions 5.1 Preparation . 18 5.2 Operating machine 18 5.3 Crimp control. a 19 5.4 Punch Assembiy Procedure... 20 5.5 Clipper cycle lat Chapter 6: Cleaning Procedure 6.1 U.S. Department of Agriculture Guidelines 6.2 Cieaning Procedure .. Chapter 7: Maintenance 7.1 General maintenance Checklist eared ena 7.2 Lubricator Maintenance 28 7.3 Filter / Regulator Maintenance é SmeeChapter 8 Trouble Shooting Guide Chapter 9: Spare Parts List 9.1 Recommended Spare Parts .. 9.2 Cylinder seal kt 9.3 Loose Pars List - Chapter 1 sembly drawings 28 28 28 29Disclalmer of Liability TTpper Ti shall not be lable to any parson fr ary defects or damages to persons o property resulting ‘ioctl or raecty rom: (1) sry neglect misuse or abuse of tio equlpment, clung, but no ied to, Improper or inadequate mantonence ofthe equipment or improper mediiestin or alteration hereto, or [2h eny use of the equipment nich contravenes any of to nstuctens st forth in his manual Before operating this machine you must ead and understcod tis manual. Everyone who wll operate or ‘maintain ts machine mut bo propel raed. Fallow all persing insturtions and exercise caution (thon opealing or maintaining tis machine. Pay parca tention to Chapter 2, Safely Instructions Preventive Maintenance Requirements IMPORTANT: Fer proper machine funtion ane contued satisfaction wih your fished product: itis essenta thet your machine be propery rantaned. Tris ears thata preventive maintenance (PM) schodule should be estabished and followed, Bitenon shal be van at sas anes 8 weak lo observing wear of ll moving ‘ars, especialy nthe folowing areas: Te Die Support chan! ane puch eosombly Gie-and de pocket area of be Die Support + Koieorknfe sssemby Ccpsrating 2 machine without flowing an established PM schedule constitutes neglect and may resin tshdangorng ie sly ofthe operatar degrodaton of mochine funcian, erinfarior product. Read and folow the Litreation and Menisnance sections of is manual for farherinfmatio, Note About the Contents of the Manual “The photos and ilustations vse thoughout this manual are representative of pers installed on ilar ‘chines end may die signt from Be pets nsaled on your machine, Software suraens ancuser inertacs commands may fer Sipty depencng on te software release insaled on your machine. Tipper, ne. P.O. Box 865 usin Roos ex, NC, USA 27599-0866 Phone: 919/382-5811 or {600-331-2905 ac 910-262-0087 “The name Tipper Tes @ apsterod Trade Mark 48.2088, conn ©2025 Taper, Ie, ligeTIPPER TIE, INC. ‘TERMS AND CONDITIONS pene baton ‘ee itt pri gto Tor igen ash pro ol enor st cama ot ‘Stee drive an oon feo pent. mp mmf isl rans exonerate pl leg ‘gens e crs prin ry a com hr ar ona aed er yi ee ‘i hee wr ome par Tac varanasi mane elaine se ye ‘ised ping arin sein eo may ese or reams mance Tope Tee cay pet ewe bod hana echo a ee ef pom nn seo a ees ae 18 Tiger Trl no mais fr ope ig om nc cer wa of cmponen pes nh, lb ie ci i, tetas cnc es rnc ne pr ha et ea qa een ns ‘cei eo arate oreo xmas Tere Pu sa il ne ‘Broenedy ox mmc oe ort ny St ae ane ec ee acl age ae 1 tat aeajr daa en iis a cnn dana a bat ‘tips ee nel sai pi =v Wie SORECOING WARRANTY IN LIEU OF AL-OTHER ‘Watiunds, Sats ow Harta INCLUDING BUT NOY UIUTaD TO, le IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NERCIANTARLETY AND FINES OH A PARNICULAR Foros. sone ett eT by heh ans ah ed ot ‘Ein hen sl cect ype spd ends fy Cuties dau ana cabs eee 2A Impl Patt ed Cri Les, Css ea ap es ope ens aul was of Te Tapes ‘snubs ca pt nie and he a Ue Sis Co (USF Cay al fe ee, Siaprrpmet stalin endo, 2B Palate Copii abr edgy ng a tan pop Cas, al chin ate Ped ig ‘Top ave ctl of ete oy a tn aan ane ere ee Oa a get ‘ie sini sina Ctomsrs mee Pry tes io Url Septet ep Tip ee wl et a at ‘SEIU ek Bee wate strc, Cant bl Ties ama ot ny er erat es Be ro ‘ypc eceqphe wheat pp fis scenarios vega seseaons cay seed eens oe 2. Sect Inte Cu ety pu Tt Te, ea oy bet ee oli nd pcs uo wo Cane lon Fen Cameras poe Fei kara ine ag set pte aye 4. Gime tian sd mara Tie Ti a rede wine rot a a nen emi Caste ‘San stan te fey ech sean ta ole ional Soe Hay ehcp epee al Eats he sate er ert tet conyers yeeros ‘Seger com sl echave not of rt lt Yrs wigh pete ol pope aS ar ‘Scumnnrten eps winapi arf scm Troan ale etl else Sefer CaiChapter 1: Machine Description and Specifications 4.1 Description ‘The Tipper Tie Clipper, Models Z4100VL & VR are vertically mounted clippers designed apply a secure seal on a variety of packaging materials. For each clipper cycle, the machines will do the following: * Gather the neck of the bag * Apply a secure leak proof seal * Trim excess bag tail from product ‘The clippers are designed to operate with all Tipper Tie 2400 series stick clips. Clip size is determined and selected on the basis of product or closure size. A Tipper Tle representative will gladly assist in determining the correct clip for the ‘given application 1.2 Applications ‘The Z4100VL & VR clippers are designed to provide one-step closing for a variety of food products, such as beef, poultry, cheeses, or a wide assortment of non-food products.1.3 Machine Specifications 2 cubic feat per cycle at 80 PSI, (6,66 Liters at 5,5 Bar) 80-100 PSI, (5,5 - 6,9 Bar) 2400 series sick cps Machine weight: 35 Ibs. (15,9 Ka.) Shipping weight: 42 bs. (19,0 Kg.) 15.00 inch 8.00 inch k— 203,2 mm 7 ane 28.26 inch 717,55 mm 304,80 mmChapter 2: Safety Instructions 2.1 International Safety Signs INTERNATIONAL SAFETY SIGNS USED TO COMMUNICATE HAZARD INFORMATION USED WITH APPROPRIATE MACHINE FUNCTIONS + THE YELLOW TRIANGLE SIGNS WARN OF EXISTING HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS: « THE BLUE CIRCULAR SIGNS DEFINE MANDATORY ACTIONS REQUIRED WaRNNG: DANGER WARNING: EXPLosie WARNING: KEEP vans OF CRUSHING ATNOSPHERE “nom WARNING: DANGEROUS WARNING: WARNING: KEEP HANDS ELECTRICAL CURRENT BGT EUREACE AWAY FROM KNIFE AREA INSERT sarETY consuir WAPHING! LOCKOUT ‘SERVICE MANUAL LEcTmICAL PROTECTIVE LOCKOUT | 2 EARTH REQUIRED GROUND2.1 International Safety Signs;continued: WARNING: When using this machine, all operating instructions, safety instructions and precautions must be followed and strictly adhered! Do not attempt to install, setup or operate this machine before you have read and understood this manual and any accompanying supplier's manuals. Follow all warnings and safety instructions in this manual. Failure to comply with safety instructions could resuit in serious injury.2.2 Safety Instructions With the use of this machine, the following safety precautions must be obeyed: + Before insialling and first operating the machine, this manual must be read and understood. Follow all operating and safety instructions and exercise extreme care. + This machine must be installed securely, and permanently attached to a solid surface before starting and operating. + This machine must be operated only by trained personnel, Training must be repeated at regular intervals. + Safety devices must be checked each day to ensure proper operation. Safety {features should be examined once each year by experts. ‘= All guards, protective covers and shields must be in placs before operating the machine, Do not modify, remove, disable or bypass the guards. Operating this machine with guards, covers and shields removed could resutt in serious injury. Never operate this machine without safety devices. + The maximum working pressure for this machine is 100 psi, (6,9 bars) ‘Air preseure greater than this could eause an explosive rupture in any of the air lines or pneumatic components. Failure to adhere to this caution could result in personal injury or damage to the machine. + Keep hands and fingers clear of the punch, die and knife areas at all times. Never touch these areas while the machine is in operation. Do not allow fingers, hands, jewelry or clothes around moving parts during operation of this machine.2.2 Satety Instructions continues + Immediately report any malfunction to the person in charge + Stop machine to correct malfunctions. + Disconnect air supply prior to servicing or moving the machine. The main air supply line must be disconnected from the machine before performing any service operation or maintenance. ‘+ When this machine is not in operation, the air supply must be disconnected at the plant / regulator junction or at the quick disconnect on the machine. Failure to disconnect the air supply from this machine oreates serious risk of injury. To prevent unauthorized personnel from operating this machine, rotate the red femergency stop vaive 1/4 turn clockwise. Attach a padlock through the holes. + When moving the machine, keep hands and fingers clear of punch, die and knife areas, ‘+ Use only original spare parts and accessories. “+ Ifthe machine Is sold, the manual must be supplied to the new owner.2.3 Danger areas Warning: Keep hands and fingers clear of die, punch, and knife areas.Chapter 2 Continued: 2.4 Sound levels ‘The sound and noise level tests were conducted under the European Norm Number 81201, Noise Emitted by Machinery & Equipment Standards for Emission of Both Peak & Continuous Sound Levels at a Work Station. ‘The tests were conducted for both continuous and peak noise levels. The following ata are a result ofthe test: Continuous sound power level: °R' Weighted scale 1000 Hertz Frequency Range Continuous Sound Levels were recorded at 71.908. ‘The standard indicated the 8 hours exposure level shall not exceed 85dB without hearing protection. Peak instantaneous sound pressure value: Weighted scale 1000 Hertz Frequency Range Peak instantaneous Sound Pressure Values were recorded at 97.408. ‘The standard indicates the Peak Instantaneous Sound Pressure Level! Shall not exceed 13008 on the “C" weighted scale without hearing protection. ‘The sound tests were conducted as specified in the standard, from a height of 1.6 meters from the floor and 1/2 meter from the machine. This test location simulated the distance an operator would be standing in retation to the machine and at the hearing height of an average person.Chapter 3: Delivery and Inspection 3.1 Delivery Upon delivery, inspect the shipping container and equipment for damages due to shipping and handiing. f damage is found or suspected, contact the shipping agent immediately. n order that the carrier may have an opportunity to inspect goods and thereby properly verity claims, any loss or damage discovered after delivery should be reported to the agent of the delivering line immediately or within 15 days after receipt of goods. Inmany instances, the original container is not opened and the contents not examined before reshipment to final destination, Therefore, under (SUBPART C: CLAIMS FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE: SECTION 1226200 NATIONAL MOTOR FRIGHT CLASSIFICATION), 9 months are allowed for fling claims for loss or damages. The shipping agent or carrier will help you in processing your claim. Remember to report all suspected damages immediately. If additional assistance is required, TIPPER TIE will gladly holp in setting your claim. However, first contact the carrier or his agent involved. WITH ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: ‘Original bil ut lading oF copy thereof. * * Vendor invoice, or certified copy, when claim is based on weight or valuation of shipment has been improperly described. * Catalog pages or product information. * Original packing slip or receiving reports. * or copy of electronic bill of lading manifest. 3.2 Unpacking Equipment For ease of shipping, partial disassembly of the machine sometimes is necessary. CCheok the shipping list and loose parts list to ensure that all tems have been received. Do not discard packing materials until machine Is assembled and operation. notify Tipper Tie immediately if any component is missing or if additional assistance is required. Refer to the installation and operating instructions before starting to operate the equipment. Add all required oils and fluids, and make all machine adjustments 2s instructed before starting machine, Fallure to do so may result in equipment damage (personal injury, and voids product warranty.Chapter 4: Air Connections and Lubrication 4.1 Installation of Main Air Supply Recommended clipper working pressure setting is 80psi (6,6 bar). Before operating, check clipper airline connections as sett factory. Ilines have become disconnected, reassemble as shown per pneumatic schematic, Air pressute can be regulated from the air regulator assembly. The air regulator assembly consists of iter, regulator, and oiler. Please note incoming air direction. (plant airflow) ‘Assemble the factory air supply to the air regulator assembly by means of the Quick-disconnect, connector. “This quick-disconnest provides a means of removing the air supply for servicing andclean-up. Thequick-disconnect mustbe attached with the check valve half (female), to the supply side of the air circuit 4.2 Filter / Regulator / Lubricator The fiter must be kept clean to maintain maximum fitering efficiency. Open drain cock, under the fier periodically and drain off any bow! accumulation before it reaches level cf lower baffi A visible coating of dirt or condensate on the fiter element surface or ‘an excessive pressure drop is an indication that cleaning is necessary, To clean, turn-off air supply, and depressurize. Loosen locking collar and remove bowl, Ciean all paris with denatured alcohol and blow-out the inside with compressed air.4.4 Filter, Regulator, Lubricator Assembly, (FRL) Clockwise rotation increases regulated pressure Regulator Flow To (plant ain = > =P clipper Replacement Filter element Lubricator Tipper Tie No. 24-0067 Filter a Drain Recommended Pressure Setting: 80 psi, (6,5 bar) Warning: Do not set air pressure above 100 psi, (6,9 bar)4.4 Lubricator Adjustment Do not attempt to add oil to the lubricator while under pressure. Disconnect the air pressure supply and purge pressure from the system before filling with lubrication fluids. ‘The lubricator cannot be filled while under pressure. LUBRICATION For average operating conditions, the use of SAE #10 (SUV > 150-200 SEC @100 degrees F) cil is eecommended. Other lubrications may be used if not heavier than SAE #40 (SUV 800 SEG @ 100 degrees F). FILLING: ‘Shut down and depressurize before refiling lubricator. Slowly remove the fill plug and filo 1/4 inch to the top of the bow! using recommended cil, ‘ADJUSTMENT: ‘The adjustment knob is calibrated from”0"to"9". At"0" no ollis delivered, the units not lubricating. To adjust, first urn on the ar. Turn the knob to stat ol flow, observing the drip rate visible through the sight glass. One to two drops per minute is Suggested, Correct lubrication being a matter of experience and demand. Counter-clockwiso rotation of knob increases oll feed rate, ‘To check lubrication, hold a mirror of similar material near the equipment exhaust. A heavy film discharge indicates over-Iubrication. ‘The oil drop rate should be reduced by turning the knob to a lower seiting, decreasing ail drop rate. If no oll drips through the sight glass with the needle valve open, proceed as follows: + Make certain there is sufficient oil in the bowl. + Check to determine whether there Is air pressure ahead of the lubricator. + Gheck the air flow from the lubricator. {f ol til does not drip through the sight glass, an accumulation of dit in the lubricator Is indicated. The lubricator will need to be cleaned. 64 Air regulator adjustment It is recommended that air pressure remain between 80 - 100 PSI (5,5 - 6,9 Bar) Always keep air pressure below 100 PSI (6.9 Bar) Clockwise turning of the adjusting knob increases the regulated pressure. Erratic regulator operation or loss of regulation is due most often to drt in the disk area of the regulator, requiring disassembly and cleaning. To clean, turn-off air supply, and depressurize Remove botiom plug, spring and disc. Clean all parts with denatured aleohol, wipe off seat, and blow-out reguiator body with compressed air. Reassemble a8 a unit, Before tightening plug make sure disk is centered.Chapter 5: Operating instructions 5.1 Preparation Before operating check all air connections. If they have become disconnected, reassemble as shown in the pneumatic schematic. Adjust incoming air to the recommended pressure of 80 PSI (5,5 Bar) and check for any air leakage. If leakage is present, correct before continuing. Load clip stick, and push clips down rails and manually ¢eset clip pusher. Check for proper feeding, and for any obstructions at the punch, knife, and die areas 5.2 Operating the Machine * Slide the package to be clipped into the slot ofthe cipper die support. When the package reaches the bottom ofthe throat, the trigger activates the trigger valve. The Clipper goes through its cycle. ‘The trigger valve will reset automatically at the end of the clipping cycle. + The trigger valve activates the punch cylinder. The punch advances into the die forming a clip onto the product. + Onoe the correct pressure is reached, the air pressure continues to the cut-off knife cylinder, extending the knife, + After the cut-off knife fully extends and cuts off the excess package, start to remove the product Tha trigger value resats, retracting the cut-off knife and clip punch, + Continue to remove the package outof the clipper by pulling the material away from the bottom of the die support plate. ‘+ System resets, machine is ready for another cycle. Warning! {ta clip jams in the die area, do not attempt to cycle the ‘machine again until the jam is cleared. Follow all safety procedures! Turn off the air supply, lock-out the emergency ‘stop valve, before attempting to remove the clip or other, ‘obstruction from the die area. 1s5.3 Crimp Control ‘The pressure sensing valve located on the back of the punch cylinder controls the crimp or tightness of the ciip. Turn the adjustment knob clockwise to tighten the clips crimp (tightness) on the product. To loosen, turn counterclockwise. ‘This adjustment controls the knife cylinder return exhaust, (speed of knife return). Once the adjustment is. ‘completed, make sure the locking nut on the vent control screw is tight. Atter adjusting the Crimp control Adjusting knob ook in poston by fh eylind tightening the (iex key) locking scrow ee 7 ocated on the side of the pressure valve. This will prevent the crimp Adjustment knob | control tocking knob from loosening. Rotate knob clockwise for a tighter clip crimp, ‘counterclockwise for a looser crimp. Pressure sensing valve on the back of the punch cylinder5.4 Punch assembly procedure Punch cylinder Note: Punch must be assemblied parallel with the levis mount5.5 Clipper Cycle A) Push the product into slot on die plato. Product act the punch trigger vaive. 8) Punch trigger valve activates. ©) Punch assembly starts downward, and clip is taken from the rail, At the bottom of the stroke, clip forms ‘onto product in Die. D) Atend of punch stroke, cut-off knife extends and trims off product E) Valve resets systom. Knife and punch retract. F) Remove product. Machine is ready for another cycle.Chapter 6: Cleaning Procedure 6.1 U.S. Department of Agriculture Guidelines APPROVED CLEANING COMPOUNDS: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE (REFERENCE AGRICULTURE HANDBOOK NO. 562) ‘This publication is intended to assistin applying approved cleaning methods under the USDA meat and inspection program. Cleaning materials used must be in compliance with the USDA. Compliance with the requirements set forth in the publication doesnot, in itself constitute authorization. Users must submit application with the USDA for ‘consideration of suitability of preparations and their safety for use as directed. Submit requests for such evaluation to : Compounds Evaluation Unit, CPS Product Safety Branch Food Ingredient Assessment Division, Science, FSQS U.S. Department of Agriculture Building 396, Room 300, Barc-East Beltsville, MD 20705 Tel (301) 344-2566U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and inspection Service Handbook No. 562 Part §, Section 5.1 Cleaning Compound (A) GENERAL USE CRITERIA ® 2 % o a @ o ® [Neutral or mildly alkaline preparations consisting of aay combination of soaps, detergents, wetting agents, emubifirs,solubilzers, and common inorganic builders may be used on any surface in and 6|__1]29-0506 [MM OD x 6MM LG SHLDR BOLT 7| 110-2210 [LATCH LH. 8116-0486 |CLIP PUSHER SPACER 24100 9|_ 114.0242 | CUP GUIDE 4100v ol 3129-0668 |[Mé X 12 MM LG HH SST DIN 933 Ti] 229.0650 [MS X 10 MM LG HH SST DIN 933, + 12|__2[99-1183 _[6MM ID FLAT WASHER SST 13] 2|99-1245_ [6MM ID LOCKWASHER SST 14] 2129-0779 [Mé X.25 MM LG HH SST DIN 931 15) 2129-0884 _[MS x 10 MM LG SH SST 16] 2139-9509 |GROOV-FINS/16X 1/2 #4 17|__1[29.0906 [M6 X 16 MM LG SH SST © 18| _2[29-1128 [M6 HEX NUTSST 19] 1[28:0199 [MALE ELBOW KQLO6-OiS (Mi) 20| _1]10-2153 | MOD. 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