Hobart BLA Label Applier User manual

Brand: Hobart

Model: BLA Label Applier

Type: User manual

F-33731B (Mar. 2000)

Bottom Label Applier

Instruction Manual

Models

BLA-1 ML - 44106 (Left to Right)

BLA-2 ML - 44145 (Right to Left)

701 S. RIDGE AVENUE

TROY, OHIO 45374-0001

937 332-3000

www.hobartcorp.com

Bottom Label Applier

Bottom Label Applier (BLA)

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

24” Gravity Conveyor 27” Power Conveyor

☛Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference when the

equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a

residential area is likely to cause harmful interference; in

which case, the user will be required to correct the

interference at his own expense.

Bottom Label Applier

Bottom Label Applier The Bottom Label Applier (BLA) is designed to apply a pre-

printed label to the bottom of a package. The label is applied

as the package passes over a 24” Gravity Conveyor or a 27”

Power Conveyor (used with the Hobart Roller Table or

other indexing equipment). There are two Bottom Label

Applier Models. The BLA1 is a left to right applier and the

BLA2 is a right to left applier.

Bottom Label Applier

The primary use of the BLA is to apply the 1.5” X 1.75” Safe

Handling Label (Part # 184979-1). When ordering this

number you receive a box of 10 rolls with 2000 labels per

roll. The core diameter is 1.5”.

➣➣➣ Optional Accessory

A Hobart HiLite Printer Applier (HPA) can be used in

conjunction with the BLA. Refer to your HPA operating

manual for HPA operating instructions.

Bottom Label Applier

Powering Up/Powering

Down To power up/power down the BLA, use the switch located

on the right front of the gravity conveyor and left front of

the power conveyor. A light displays on the switch to

indicate when the BLA is turned on. If you are using a

Power Conveyor you must also use the switch located on

the front of the conveyor motor.

24” Gravity Conveyor 27” Power Conveyor

☛Note

The BLA motor receives low voltage at all times, so it is

normal to feel a slight vibration on the motor when it is not

running.

Bottom Label Applier

Threading Labels Although the primary use of the BLA is to apply the 1.5” X

1.75” Safe Handling Label (Part # 184979-1), you can also

apply other widths and lengths of labels. The overall size of

a roll of labels can not exceed 3.75” from the inside of the

core to the outside of the roll and the core can be no less

than 1”. However, to use other labels, the BLA may need

slight adjustments. Contact your Hobart Service

Representative for BLA adjustments.

Refer to the following procedures and diagram to correctly

thread labels.

MAX.

3.75”

MIN.

1”

☛Note

Before you begin threading you may need to remove the

backing paper of an empty label roll. To remove any

remaining labels and the backing paper from the label take-

up spool, remove the metal “U-shaped” piece (called the

take-up key). Remove the label roll core and dispose.

To thread labels:

1. Remove the key from the take up spool.

2. Place the roll of labels on the Label Spool. (Labels should

be flowing up from the right side of the roll for left to

ht models and u

the left side for ri

ht to left models.)

3. Strip approximately 12” of labels off the backing paper to

create a Leader.

4. Thread the Leader between the 2 black guide pins and

the label sensor (“curve shaped” piece).

5. Continue threading the Leader around the bottom of the

label stripper shaft.

Bottom Label Applier

6. The Leader should be threaded between the stripper

plate and the guide pin. Loop the end of the Leader and

thread through the slit in the stripper plate.

7. Wrap the Leader around the take-up spool and slide the

take-up key onto the spool.

8. For BLA1 models, turn the take-up spool

counterclockwise a few times to be sure the backing

paper winds securely.

For BLA2 models, turn the take-up spool clockwise a

few times to be sure the backing paper winds securely.

Bottom Label Applier

Operating the BLA Once labels are threaded and the power is on, the BLA runs

with minimal operator intervention. Packages roll down the

conveyor and cross the stripper plate where the label is

automatically placed on the package.

The BLA contains a label sensor which alerts you when you

are out of labels or when labels are not advancing. When the

sensor does not find a label edge in 5 seconds, it assumes

that you are out of labels and the beep sounds. When the

package switch is held for 5 seconds, it assumes that

packages are backing up and the beep sounds.

Cleaning and

Maintaining Maintain the BLA by regularly cleaning the paper dust from

inside the unit. You also want to clean the BLA with a cloth

and warm water/detergent solution. When cleaning, be

sure to protect the unit from direct water entry.

To clean the BLA:

1. Dampen a soft cloth with mild detergent and water.

2. Wipe the exterior surfaces.

☛Note

Remove any adhered labels with an alcohol soaked cloth.

Hobart BLA Label Applier User manual

Hobart BLA Label Applier User manual

Hobart BLA Label Applier User manual

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