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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
ri
g
ht models and u
p
the left side for ri
g
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.
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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.
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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 Corporation 1997 F-33731B (Mar. 2000)
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