Page 3 - Section 1: Unpacking and Setup
Thank you for purchasing the AP360 or AP362 Label Applicator (hereafter referred to as "Label Applicator"). Bottles, cans etc. will collectively be referred to as "containers." This manual applies to two label applicator models. The AP362 has a Control Panel that allows you to count ...
Page 4 - Section 2: Loading the Label Stock
1. Remove the Roll Bar and Roll Guides from the Label Applicator. The Roll Guides and Roll Drag Arm are removable and adjustable. They are held in place magnetically. (Figure 2-1.) 2. Remove one Roll Guide and the Roll Drag Arm from the Roll Bar. 3. Place the label stock roll on the Roll Bar with on...
Page 9 - Section 3: Loading the Container
AP360/362 Label Applicator 9 The AP360/362 can apply labels to a variety of containers including wine bottles, soda bottles, jars, cans, etc. Depending on the container type that you are labeling, you have several different options. You may use the Container Pressure Arm to hold the containers again...
Page 12 - Section 4: Applying the Label
12 AP360/362 Label Applicator A. Apply the Label 1. Power on the Label Applicator using the Power Switch. This can be done at any point with or without the container in place. 2. Place the container on the rollers using the instructions in Section 3. Important Note: For label stock 6” and wider, it ...
Page 13 - diameter of container x Pi = circumference
AP360/362 Label Applicator 13 4. Press the Foot Switch to apply the labels. Both labels will be applied without pressing the Foot Switch again. To set a value for another memory location, repeat this procedure. Note: The distance values are approximate. Adjusting the position of the Container Idler ...
Page 15 - Section 5: Label Path Diagram; Label Path Diagram
AP360/362 Label Applicator 15 Section 5: Label Path Diagram Label Path Container Drive Roller Container Idler Roller Peel Edge Liner Drive Roller Liner Idler Roller Label Path Diagram
Page 16 - Troubleshooting; Labels are applied to the container crooked.; Section 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Troubleshooting Labels are applied to the container crooked. 1. Check for container taper. Some containers such as wine bottles may have a slight taper that will cause the label to be applied crooked. You may be able to apply your label straight if you angle the container idler roller to correspond ...
Page 17 - Maintenance; Unclamp Liner Idler Roller.; Clean Label Gap Sensor Flag
Maintenance Label edges fold over or catch on the sensor as they are applied to the container. 1. Over time adhesive from the labels can build up on the sensor flag just above the container rollers. Periodically clean the top of the sensor with a Q-tip and alcohol. 2. Make sure the sensor is positio...
Page 18 - Section 7: Specifications
Container width: 1.0" to 9.4" (25.4mm to 238.8mm) Container diameter: 0.6" to 6.7" (15.2mm to 170.2mm) Container shape: Cylindrical and many tapered Supply roll diameter: Up to 8" (203mm) Media liner width: 1.00" to 8.38" (25.4mm to 213.0mm) Supply roll core: 2" to 3&...