Formax FD 452 User manual

FD 452
Envelope Opener
Operator Manual
4/2022 Second Edition

3MINUTES TO SET UP AND DISCOVER
Overview of the envelope opener
1. Power cable
2. Extension arm
3. Power switch
4. Transport rollers
5. Pressure arm
6. User’s guide
7. Catch tray
8. Basic unit
9. Counter
The power cable and user’s guide are delivered with the
basic unit.
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3MINUTES TO SET UP AND DISCOVER
Installation of the envelope opener
1. Place the envelope opener on afirm,
level surface.
2. Lift the right side of the basic unit in
order to place it on the two pins of
the catch tray.
3. Check to make certain that the mains switch is turned off
(power switch on the rear side of the unit).
4. Connect the power cable to the letter
opener and a grounded single phase
wall outlet.The letter opener is
now ready for operation.
Counter
The system is equipped with a counter.
which displays the number of opened
mail pieces.
Toreset the counter to zero, press the
red button for two seconds.

RUNNING AJOB
1. Switch onthe envelope opener (power switch on the rear
side of the unit).
2. Sort out any unsuitable mail pieces (e.g. plastic bags and
envelopes that are thicker than 4 mm, or made from synthetic
materials). See specifications forfurther information.
3. Tap the stack ofletters (address
field toward the front and flap facing
upwards) on a flat surface several
times in order to line up the lower
edges. This ensures that the contents
slip down inside the envelope and are
not damaged when the envelopes are
slit open.
4. Turn the stack of envelopes upside
down (address field toward the front
but flap facing downwards).
Loosen up the stack just enough so
that thetop of eachletter rests on
the letter supporting surface. Make
certain not to tapthe stack again.
5. Insert the prepared stack of
envelopes between the transport rollers
and the pressure arm.

RUNNING AJOB
6. Press the green button to start the process.
7. Press the red button whenall envelopes have been opened
and to stop the system.
Tips on running a job
Envelopes do not need to be sorted
according to size, but they should be
arranged to face in one direction.
Toimprove the machine efficiency,
large envelopes should be placed
behind the smaller ones in the letter
opener.
To accommodate large envelopes:
1. Slide out and unfold the extension
arm, as shown on the figure.
2. Place the envelopes in landscape
mode.
Use the indicators on the letter supporting surface for the
thickness of the stack of envelopes.The maximum
thickness is determined by the envelope size. Do not
process more envelopes than indicated in one batch.

SAFETY
Before switching on your letter opener, please read this document
and keep it near the machine as a reference.
The letter opener complies with standard safety regulations for
office equipment of this type. Before operating it, read the
following tips to assure safe operation:
•Carefully follow the instructions for installation and operation
of the envelope opener.
•Connect the envelope opener to a grounded single-phase
power outlet.
•Do not remove any parts.
•All maintenance and repair must be done by an authorized
service engineer. Non-observance of this rulewill void your
warranty.
•Do not use water or benzene to clean your envelope opener.
•Avoid operating your letter opener without any letter inserted
into it. This would reduce the lifetime of the machine.
Switch off the envelope opener when the unit is not in
use over longer periods of time (power switch on the rear
side ofthe unit).
Edition 4148922T/D- 11/2019
Specifications and design are subject to change without prior notice.

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SOLUTION
The letter opener
does not feed
letters into the
cutting unit.
Apply a slight amount of pressure to the
pressure arm or stack of envelopes until the
letters are fed again one by one.
Envelopes are
jammed in the
cutting unit.
1. Remove the stack of letters,which are not
jammed, from the feeder. Apart from the
letter that is jammed, pull the remaining
letters back and out of the cutting unit.
2. Subsequently pull the letter that is
jammed out of the cutting unit inthe
direction of transport.
Letters are not
properly opened.
Contact your service provider.
Under no circumstances use any objects such as a pair of
scissors in order to remove any bits of paper from the
cutting unit. This can damage the cutting element.

MAINTENANCE AND SPECIFICATION
Maintenance
Periodically, clean the feed rollers with a moistened cloth or a
cleaning liquid that is recommended by your dealer.
Specification
Dimensions Basic unit with catch tray
Length: 825 mm (32.5")
Depth: 388 mm (15.3")
Height: 230 mm (9.1")
Weight approximately 7 kg (15.5 lb)
Power source
Rate
as written on the type label
100-240 VAC / 50/60 Hz /1,5 A
300 letters per minute (DIN C6 in length)
Feeder capacity Maximum weight: 800 g
Noise level Lwa = 63 dB (A)
Material Paper envelopes
Minimum size: 90 x 140 mm (3.5" x 5.5")
Maximum size: 260 x 330 mm/(10.2" x 13.0")
Maximum thickness: 4 mm (0.16")
Monthly volumes Average monthly volumes: 2,400
Maximum monthly volumes: 10,000 (over a
period of 5 years)