Formax FD 280-10 User manual

FD 280-10
Heavy Duty Feeder for FD 280 Tabbing System
Operator Manual
8/2011 First Edition

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................1
1.1 Feeder Description....................................................................................................1
1.2 Items Included...........................................................................................................1
1.3 Operating Manual Safety Terms................................................................................1
1.4 Safety Precautions....................................................................................................2
2. SPECIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................3
2.1 Specifications............................................................................................................3
2.2 Operating Requirements...........................................................................................3
3. POWER CONNECTION..............................................................................................4
3.1 Safety........................................................................................................................4
3.2 Line Voltage..............................................................................................................4
3.3 Power Cord...............................................................................................................4
4. SET-UP.......................................................................................................................5
4.1 Feeder Assembly......................................................................................................5
5. OPERATION...............................................................................................................6
5.1 Feeding Product........................................................................................................6
5.2 Advanced Feedng Techniques..................................................................................8
6. TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................10
6.1 Troubleshooting Chart.............................................................................................10
7. MAINTENANCE & SERVICE....................................................................................11
7.1 Cleaning..................................................................................................................11
7.2 Service....................................................................................................................11

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Feeder
Description The FD 280-10 Feeder is designed to be used with a
variety of printing and forms processing devices. It is most
commonly used with tabbing and printing machines. The
FD 280-10 feeds a wide variety of materials, and can be
controlled by the processing device, creating a truly
integrated system.
1.2 Items Included FD 280-10 Feeder
Power Cord
Output Wheel assembly
Tail Support Bar
Interconnect Cable
(4) Risers / Feet
Paper Stop assembly
(3) Output Bridges
(6) sets of magnetic Output Guides
Hardware
Operating Manual
1.3 Operating
Manual Safety
Terms
The following highlighted blocks are used throughout this
manual to emphasize important information. Pay careful
attention to this information.
WARNING
ALERTS YOU TO ACTIONS OR CONDITIONS
WHICH MAY PRESENT HAZARDS OR CAUSE
INJURY TO PERSONNEL.

CAUTION
ALERTS YOU TO ACTIONS WHICH MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR WORK FLOW
INTERRUPTION.
NOTE
Draws your attention to an important statement or
action.
1.4 Safety
Precautions
The manufacturer assumes no liability for your failure to
comply with these requirements.
WARNING
NEVER CLEAN, CLEAR OR DISASSEMBLE THE
FEEDER WITHOUT FIRST UNPLUGGING THE
POWER CORD.
WARNING
KEEP LOOSE CLOTHING, TIES, SCARVES AND
HAIR AWAY FROM ALL MOVING PARTS.
WARNING
DO NOT PLACE FINGERS OR TOOLS BETWEEN
OR NEAR MOVING PARTS

2. SPECIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Specifications
Size
FD 280-10 - 24" l x 24" h x 19" w
Weight
65 lb.
Production (Speed)
Adjustable
Power
Possible line voltages are 240V, 230V, 220V, 120V,
and 100V at 50-60 Hz
Use a grounded outlet.
2.2 Operating
Requirements
Document Size
Length:
14.33 in. (B4)
Width:
3 –12.5 in.
Thickness:
2 sheets –.375 in.

3. POWER CONNECTION
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING THE FEEDER INTO AN
OUTLET, CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION ABOUT VOLTAGES AND THE
POWER CORD.
3.1 Safety
The FD 280-10 can connect to any power distribution
system, including the European IT Power System.
Because the European IT Power System does not have a
grounded neutral leg, the FD 280-10 uses protective
fusing in both the neutral and hot supply lines of power.
WARNING
A BLOWN FUSE IN THE NEUTRAL LEG COULD
MEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF THE FEEDER
REMAIN AT A HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. ALWAYS
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD BEFORE REMOVING
COVERS FROM THE FEEDER.
3.2 Line Voltage
The FD 280-10 is rated for continuous operation using a
variety of supply voltages. The manufacturer configures
the FD 280-10 to operate with the voltage requested by
the customer. Power connects to the entry end of the
FD 280-10.
3.3 Power Cord 1. Plug the POWER CORD into the APPLIANCE INLET
on the entry end of the FD 280-10.
WARNING
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, ONLY PLUG
THE POWER CORD INTO A GROUNDED OUTLET.

4. SET-UP WARNING
KEEP LOOSE CLOTHING, TIES, SCARVES AND
HAIR AWAY FROM ALL MOVING PARTS. DO NOT
PLACE FINGERS OR TOOLS BETWEEN OR NEAR
MOVING PARTS.
WARNING
THE FD 280-10 IS A HEAVY MACHINE. USE
PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES
4.1 Feeder
Assembly
The Feeder is shipped disassembled. Carefully remove all
components from its shipping container. Save the
container until you are satisfied that the Feeder is
operating correctly. Report any shipping damages to the
carrier.
. 1. Screw 4 aluminum risers (feet) to the machine by
inserting the long 10-32 screws through the feet and
the risers, then into the machine. Tighten evenly until
the heads of the screws are fully inside the feet.
2. Remove the screws from the ends of the paper stop
assembly and slide the assembly into the mounting
grooves between the side frames. Line the holes in
the side frame up with the holes in the paper stop and
screw them together.
3. Attach the Tail Support bar to the cross bracket in the
feed hopper.
4. Attach the Output Roll assembly by inserting the spring
loaded end of the rod in the hole closest to the
operator and carefully rotating the flatted end of the
shaft until it lines up with the flats and inserts into the
opposite end. The spring tension holds the roller in
place.
.

5. OPERATION CAUTION
ALWAYS TURN ON THE FEEDER AFTER
OTHER MACHINES IN THE SYSTEM.
1. Plug the Feeder in to a grounded outlet
2. Turn POWER SWITCH on.
3. Adjust the speed of the FEED ROLLERS using the
SPEED CONTROL KNOB. Turn the knob clockwise
(CW) toward FAST to increase the speed, or
counterclockwise (CCW) to decrease the speed.
Increasing the speed decreases the space between
successive pieces.
Note
Be careful to match the speed of the Feeder to the
processing device. The FD 280-10 is a high speed
machine that can easily over feed slower devices,
causing a jam.
5.1 Feeding Pieces 1. Set the width of the Product side guides in the Feed
Hopper. Try to center the piece between the guides,
and allow a slight bit of play between the guides and
the pieces. (Refer to Figure 5.1)
2. If thick pieces are being fed, place a sample piece
under the Separator rolls and tighten the Separators so
that there is just a bit of drag on the piece on each
side. This sets the gap for a single piece to feed
between the feed rolls and the separator. Thin pieces
usually work well with the Separator resting on the feed
rolls.
3. Center the leading edge of the mail piece against the
PAPER STOP. Rest the mail piece in the FEED
TRAY. (Refer to Figure 5.1)
4. Slide the Tail support bar under the rear of the piece.
Select the appropriate setting of the tail support roll to
achieve best results.