Overview

The BPX 5600 ships as a combo unit with a heat shrink tunnel. Power enters through the tunnel first — the machine has no independent power inlet on combo units. Follow this sequence every time you power up from a cold start or after transport.

Before You Start

Confirm the following before connecting anything:

• Machine is off the pallet and positioned on the floor
• Tunnel is adjacent and aligned with the machine
• Air supply is available at customer location
• All shipping restraints removed (see Step 1)

Step 1 — Remove Shipping Restraints

Tunnel conveyor L-brackets:

• Locate the small L-brackets on the tunnel conveyor rail (front of tunnel, left and right sides)
• Remove both brackets and set aside — shipping restraints only, do not reinstall
• If left in place, the front conveyor adjustment knob is blocked and product alignment is impossible

Seal jaw spacers (machine):

• Locate the round cardboard tube spacers inside the machine — one at each of the three rod corners around the seal jaw area
• Pull all three out by hand before powering on
• These prevent the seal jaw from bouncing during freight — they will restrict jaw travel if left in

Shipping strap:

• If a strap runs from the top of the machine down to the base, remove it now

Step 2 — Connect Tunnel to Machine

Physical connection:

1. Position tunnel flush against the machine — conveyor ends should align
2. Secure with bolts: 2 bolts at top, 3 bolts at bottom
3. Tighten all 5 before powering on

Power cable (tunnel → machine):

1. Locate the power cable exiting the tunnel (large multi-pin industrial connector)
2. Connect to the matching inlet on the machine — typically on the right side panel
3. A second cable exits the same area — outbound for standalone use only; leave capped on combo units

Step 3 — Connect Air Supply

1. Locate the air quick-disconnect fitting on the machine (side panel, near base)
2. Connect customer air line to the quick-disconnect
3. Lift the collar to activate — lift-and-push motion; push only will not seal
4. Verify no air leaks at the fitting before proceeding

Step 4 — Connect Optional Bestpack Infeed Conveyor

If the customer has a Bestpack infeed conveyor (72 FB, belted, flighted, or similar):

1. Locate the 5-pin plug on the machine — ships pre-installed
2. Plug is keyed — only goes in one way
3. Connect and seat fully — a loose connection causes erratic conveyor behavior

If no Bestpack infeed conveyor is present, leave the plug capped.

Step 5 — Power On

1. Go to the rear of the machine
2. Locate the main power switch (rotary disconnect, right side panel rear)
3. Turn to ON
4. Wait for HMI to boot — approximately 10–15 seconds
5. Verify no alarm lights on HMI at startup

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