TapeTech T05CF Bazooka Continuous Flow Taper - Manual (Page 23)

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TAPER
1. Flat tape pulls away from end of joint
• Operator failed to maintain consistent pressure on the drive wheel.
• Operator is pulling tape along, as opposed to rolling the tape out (this system reduces this problem).
2. Angle tape pulls out of corner
• Operator failed to maintain consistent pressure on the drive wheel.
• Operator is pulling tape along, as opposed to rolling the tape out (this system reduces this problem).
3. Joint compound drips when taping ceiling flats
• Run on two wheels for the first 4-6 inches, then run the taper on one wheel at a 45 degree angle with the
creaser wheel.
• Compound consistency is too thin.
4. Tape falls off
• Operator did not place enough pressure on the drive wheel.
• Compound consistency is too thin.
5. Tape will not advance
• Tape is not properly threaded (crinkles, creases and/or jams).
• Defective tape advancement assembly - check for adjustment on the gooser needle.
• Obstruction in the tape slide (metal and/or paper).
6. Taper will not run smooth on ceiling angles
• Tool needs to track on a straight line - should bisect the angle.
• If tool is turned slightly clockwise or counterclockwise, chatter will occur.
• Back-end of tool should be at a 45 degree angle – should not be held too high or low.
7. Blanks – no joint compound under tape
• The operator must ensure the proper amount of compound is dispensed onto the tape by matching the speed
of the taper head with the flow of material from the pump.
• Hopper is out of joint compound.
8. Excess or insufficient joint compound under tape
• For best results, the operator will need to ensure that the head of the tool travels at a consistent speed over
the full length of the joint or excess and/or insufficient amounts of material will result.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
(cont’d)
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