Hedman HF200 Instruction and safety manual

Printed in U.S.A.
Form No.198496HF
HEDMAN ®
Form No.198496HF
HF200 FOLDER
OPERATING & SERVICE MANUAL
THE HEDMAN COMPANY
189 Gordon St.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
800-872-2788
The HEDMAN Company • 189 Gordon St. • Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 • 800-872-2788
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
4 SPECIFICATIONS
5 COMPONENTS & CONTROLS
6 AUTOMATIC FOLDING
7 MANUAL FOLDING
8 CUSTOM "C" FOLD
9 CUSTOM "Z" FOLD
10 CUSTOM "HALF" FOLD
11-13 MAINTENANCE
11 Removing Cartridge
12 Cleaning Feed Roller
13 Adjusting Separator
14-15 SERVICE
14 Replacing Separator
15 Replacing Feed Roller
16-21 PARTS DRAWINGS & PARTS LISTS
16-17 Drive Assemblies
18-19 Covers & Knobs
20 Fold Pockets
21 Feed Tray
22 TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOTICE
Proprietary Information - this material is not to be reproduced by any
means or disclosed in any way without prior written approval by THE
HEDMAN COMPANY.
Disclaimer - thismaterialissubjecttochangewithoutnoticeandshouldnot
be construed as a commitment by THE HEDMAN COMPANY. Neither
expressnorimpliedwarrantyismaderegardingtheproceduresherein,their
merchantability, or fitness for any specific application.
Theseproceduresareprovidedsolelyonan"as-is"basis,andthecustomer
agrees to assume any costs arising from use or misuse of the material,
including all correction and damages consequential or incidental.
THE HEDMAN COMPANY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
©1997 The Hedman Company

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TROUBLESHOOTING
1. FOLD QUALITY
A. Documents skew - crooked folds
1. As folder runs, adjust PAPER GUIDES slightly to correct the skew.
2. Re-position paper in HOPPER. Hold HOPPER LEVER open and load
paper squarely and centered. Slowly release HOPPER LEVER.
3. Too much paper in folder. Stop folding and remove some paper.
Maximum paper stack is 5/8" (16 mm).
4. Remove and clean CARTRIDGE.
WARNING: Turn POWER SWITCH off and unplug POWER CORD
before removing CARTRIDGE.
5. Clean FEED ROLLER.
B. Fold dimensions are incorrect
1. Refer to pages 8 - 10, Custom Fold Section to fine tune fold dimensions.
2. Remove CARTRIDGE.
WARNING: Turn POWER SWITCH off and unplug POWER CORD
before removing CARTRIDGE.
NOTE: Use compressed air to blow obstructions out of FOLD POCKETS.
2. CLEARING PAPER JAMS
A. Remove CARTRIDGE and clean (refer to instructions on page 11).
B. Clean FOLD POCKETS using compressed air.
3. DOUBLE FEEDING
A. Clean FEED ROLLER using alcohol.
B. Adjust SEPARATOR (refer to instructions on page 13).
C. Replace FEED ROLLER and SEPARATOR (refer to instructions on page
14).
4. NOT FEEDING - IRREGULAR FEED
A. Change paper if possible. Some types of paper do not feed well.
B. Clean FEED ROLLER using alcohol.
C. Replace SEPARATOR and check FEED ROLLER (refer to instructions on
page 14).
D. MOTORS run, FEED ROLLER does not drive, but rotates freely.
1. Replace "O" RING, page 17, #19.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
(Manufacturer's Declaration according to EC Machinery Directive
89/392/EEC, Annex II A)
Applicant: The Hedman Company
189 Gordon St.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Manufacturer: AUTOMECHA Mfg.
Route 12
Oxford, NY 13815
The manufacturer declares that the following described machine complies with the
appropriatebasic safety andhealthrequirements of theEC Machinery Directive89/
392/EEC, based on its design and type. In case of alteration of the machine, not
agreed to by the manufacturer, this declaration will lose its validity.
Equipment Type: Paper Folding Machine
Model Designation: HF200-IN, HF200-UK.
Description: Rated Voltage - 15 VDC (Output of stand-alone power supply)
Rated Input Power - 1.4A
Applicable EC Directives: EC Machinery Directive (89/392/EEC)
EC Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC)
EC Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC)
Applicable Standards: EN 292, EN294, EN 60950, EN 55014
(C.I.S.P.R. 14). EN 50082-1. IEC 801
Notified Body: TUV Rhineland
Sicherheit und Umweitschultz GmbH
Am Grauen Stein, D-51105 Koln
Date/Authorized Signature: 20 November, 1995
Title of Signatory: Agent
198502HF

SPECIFICATIONS
POWER: 15V, D.C.(14.8)/1.4 amp/external; wall mountable;
power pack with internal circuit breaker
UL, CSA & FCC approved
120/220/240 V.A.C., 50/60 HZ
International approvals TUV, GS, CE
WEIGHT: 20 lbs. (9.0 kg) / 26 lbs. shipping (11.8 kg)
SPEED: up to 140 sheets per minute
PAPER SIZE: minimum: 6" (15.2 cm) length x
5.75 (14.6 cm) width
maximum: 14" (35.6 cm) length x
8.5" (21.6 cm) width
PAPER
WEIGHT: 16 to 24 lb. bond/up to 60 lb. offset (50 to 180 GSM)
HOPPER
CAPACITY: up to 150 sheets
MANUAL
FEED
CAPACITY: 3 sheets stapled or loose
FOOTPRINT: 12" (30.4 cm) long x
13" (33 cm) wide x
8.75" (22.2 cm) high
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FEED TRAY
ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION
1 6F1582 COVER, TOP SCREENED 1 6F 1582IN COVER, TOP SCREENED (FOR A-4 PAPER) 2 3F1544 PAPER GUIDE 3 3F1522 GUIDE SPRING 4 3F1521 GUIDE RETAINER
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3
1
2

COMPONENTS & CONTROLS
5
FIRST
FOLD
DIAL
SECOND
FOLD
DIAL
POWER CORD
SEPARATOR
ADJUSTMENT
HOLE
LOCKING KNOB
FOR INNER DIAL
LOCKING KNOB
FOR OUTER DIAL
POWER
SWITCH
GUIDE
ROLLERS
OPERATING
MANUAL
GUIDE FINGERS
FEED ROLLER
PAPER GUIDES
HOPPER
LEVER
RECEIVING
RACK
PAPER WIDTH
SCALE
FEED
TABLE
SECOND
FOLD
SCALE
FIRST
FOLD
SCALE
HOPPER
WARNING
The outlet socket is the
main power. It must be
located near the
equipment and easily
accessible.
ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION
1 3F1533 DEFLECTOR SPRING 2 3F1506 DEFLECTOR
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FOLD POCKETS
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1

AUTOMATIC FOLDING
(Stack of sheets up to 5/8" (16 mm) high)
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3. Slide PAPER
GUIDES snugly
against stack.
2. Center paper on
FEED TABLE and
release HOPPER
LEVER.
1. Hold HOPPER LEVER
open (right) and load
neatly stacked and
squared paper into
HOPPER.
4. Position
RECEIVING
RACK by placing
a folded sheet
against the folder
and sliding the
rack 1" to 2" from
the sheet.
7. Position FIRST FOLD DIAL
and SECOND FOLD DIAL
to desired type of fold. For
example, position both dials
to "C" for a C fold. Refer to
"CUSTOM FOLDING" when
specific fold dimensions are
required.
8. Turn POWER SWITCH on.
Turn POWER SWITCH off
when you are finished
folding.
5. Slide
GUIDE
FINGERS
snugly
against
stack.
HOPPER
POWER
SWITCH
ON JOG
LOCKING
KNOBS
SECOND
FOLD
DIAL
FIRST
FOLD
DIAL
6. Use LOCKING KNOBS
to lock and unlock fold
dials. Knobs are color
coded to dials.
OFF
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COVERS & KNOBS
ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION
1 6F1563 DIAL, BOTTOM SCREENED BLK 1 6F1563IN DIAL, BOTTOM SCREENED BLK (FOR A-4 PAPER) 2 6F1564 DIAL, TOP SCREENED GRAY 2 6F1564IN DIAL, TOP SCREENED GRAY (FOR A-4 PAPER) 3 3F1640-02 KNOB, DIAL GRAY 4 3F1640-01 KNOB, DIAL BLACK 5 3F1630 NUT, ACORN 1/4-28, BLK ZI 6 3F1618 INDICATOR, DIAL 7 6F1549-02 COVER ASSEMBLY 8 3F1609 LEVER 9 7F1596 SEPARATOR SHAFT ASSEMBLY
10 3P1911 RUBBER FOOT 11 3F1553 POWER SUPPLY (120V) 11 3F1643 EUROPE POWER SUPPLY (220V) 11 3F1642 UNITED KINGDOM POWER SUPPLY (220V) 12 3F1549-01 COVER, NON-OPERATOR SIDE 13 7F1656 ON/OFF/JOG SWITCH AND HARNESS 14 7F1571 POWER JACK ASSEMBLY - NOT SHOWN 15 3F1657 LABEL, SWITCH - NOT SHOWN 16 3F1619 SHIPPING CARTON, MACHINE - NOT SHOWN 17 3F1565 SPACER, LONG 18 3F1607 CORK PATCH 19 3F1592 SPRING WINDER
(Not shown - only on machines with Serial # 300D1471 and lower)
20 3F1591 SPRING
(Not shown - only on machines with Serial # 300D1471 and lower)
21 3F1653 SPRING, FEED DOOR
(Only on machines with Serial # 300D1471 and higher)
22 3F1541 BASE 23 3F1599 PAPER DEFLECTOR 24 3F1586 FEED DOOR 25 3F1539 FRONT BAFFLE 26 6F1545 LARGE END 27 3F1546 INNER COVER 28 3F1585 PAPER END STOP 29 3F1506 PAPER DEFLECTOR EXTRUSION

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SLOT
MANUAL FOLDING
(1 to 3 sheets stapled or loose)
1. Close FEED TABLE
onto top of folder.
2. Slide PAPER
GUIDES as far
apart as possible. 4. Insert sheet(s)
squarely into
SLOT and let
them rest on your
finger as shown.
Do not hold
sheet(s).
5. Turn POWER
SWITCH to JOG
until paper is folded.
3. Verify that FOLD DIALS
are set to desired
dimensions. (Refer
to #6 & 7 on page 6.)
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COVERS & KNOBS
24
25
22
26
27
23
29
28
10
11
8
13 7
6
1
2
17
4
3
17
5
18
9
21
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CUSTOM "C" FOLD
C
Fold
1. Hand fold a sheet of paper
to desired size. Unfold and
measure bottom panel on
FIRST FOLD SCALE.
3. Measure center panel on
SECOND FOLD SCALE.
2. Set FIRST FOLD DIAL to
measured distance and
lock in place.
4. Set SECOND FOLD DIAL
to measured distance and
lock in place.
5. Load paper with letterhead
facing up on top of stack.
Run 2-3 sheets to make
sure fold is correct. Fine
tuning may be necessary.
LETTERHEAD
First
Fold
LETTERHEAD
Second
Fold
Feed
this way
LETTERHEAD
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DRIVE ASSEMBLIES
ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION
1 3F1559 GEAR (24T 20PA 24P) 2 7F1525 FEED ROLL ASSEMBLY 3 3F1536 PULLEY, FEED ROLL 4 3F1601 GUIDE, FRONT 5 3F1581 SPRING, CLUTCH 6 3F1602 BUSHING, SPLIT 7 3F1608 ROLLER, GUIDE 8 3F1525 ROLLER, FEED 9 7F1519 GEAR ASSEMBLY
10 3P1916 MICRO SWITCH 11 3F1556 MOTOR 12 3F1511-02 PRESSURE LEVER (OPERATOR SIDE) 13 3F1511-01 PRESSURE LEVER (NON-OPERATOR SIDE) 14 3F1514-01 SPRING, PRESSURE LEVER (NON-OPERATOR SIDE) 15 3F1514-02 SPRING, PRESSURE LEVER (OPERATOR SIDE) 16 7F1551 CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY 17 3F1594 HOLDER, SQUARE SHAFT 18 3F1510 BEARING RETAINER SHORT 19 3F1637 “O” RING 20 3F1603 PULLEY, SMALL FEED 21 3F1557 BELT, 1/5 PITCH (134XL037) 22 3F1555 PULLEY, DRIVE 26T 23 7F1526 2 STEP PULLEY ASSEMBLY 24 3F1558 BELT, 1/5 PITCH (148XL037) 25 3F1554 PULLEY, MOTOR 10T 26 3F1552 BEARI NG 27 3F1543 RECEIVING RACK 28 05-0795-00 CAM SWITCH 29 02-1598-02 RUBBER "O" RINGS

CUSTOM "Z" FOLD
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1. Hand fold a sheet of paper
to desired size. Unfold
and measure top two
panels on FIRST FOLD
SCALE.
3. Measure center panel on
SECOND FOLD SCALE.
5. Load paper with letterhead
facing down on bottom of
stack. Run 2-3 sheets to make
sure fold is correct. Fine tuning
may be necessary.
2. Set FIRST FOLD DIAL to
measured distance and
lock in place.
4. Set SECOND FOLD DIAL
to measured distance and
lock in place.
Z
Fold
LETTERHEAD
Second
Fold
First
Fold
LETTERHEAD
LETTERHEAD
Feed
this way
Other side
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DRIVE ASSEMBLIES
19
NON-OPERATOR
SIDE
OPERATOR
SIDE
20
21
22
18
23
14
26
3
17
27
24
29
25
11
13
12
47
857
6
4
17
28
10
9
16 1
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SERVICE
Replacing FEED ROLLER
If the FEED ROLLER is visibly worn or is chunking apart, it must be replaced. When
changing the SEPARATOR, replace the FEED ROLLER as well.
To change the FEED ROLLER:
1. Turn POWER SWITCH off and unplug POWER CORD.
2. Remove SIDE COVERS.
3. Remove DRIVE BELT and PULLEY.
4. Removethe "E"RINGSon theinsideofframesnexttotheOILITEBUSHINGS.
NOTE:
OILITE BUSHINGS are pressed in and removal is not necessary.
5. LoosenGUIDE ROLLERS andslide the shaft3 to 4inches to theoperator side
so GUIDE FINGER, BUSHING and GUIDE ROLLER can be removed.
6. Remove the "E" RING located next to the FEED ROLLER. Slide the FEED
ROLLER off as well as the CLUTCH SPRING. Inspect inside of CLUTCH
SPRINGfor wear. If a "flat" wear area has appeared instead of normal rounded
coils, replace the CLUTCH SPRING (part# 3F1581).
7. Cleantheshaftandlightlylubricatewithalightmachineoil,theareaontheshaft
where the CLUTCH and FEED ROLLER are mounted. Reassemble the FEED
SHAFT.
8. TheFEEDROLLERshouldspineasilyinonedirectionand"lock-up"whenspun
intheoppositedirection.NOTE:
Iftherollerdoesnot"lock-up",thereistoomuch
lubrication between CLUTCH SPRING and FEED SHAFT.
9. Re-assemble shaft into frame.
10. Lightly oil the OILITE BEARINGS for the FEED SHAFT and make sure the
FEED SHAFT spins freely in the side frames.
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CUSTOM "HALF" FOLD
1. Hand fold a sheet of
paper to desired size.
Unfold and measure
bottom panel on FIRST
FOLD SCALE.
3. Set SECOND FOLD DIAL
firmly counterclockwise
and lock it in place.
2. Set FIRST FOLD DIAL to
measured distance and
lock in place.
4. Load paper with letterhead
facing up on top of stack.
Run 2-3 sheets to make
sure fold is correct. Fine
tuning may be necessary.
Half
Fold
First
Fold
LETTERHEAD
Feed
this way
LETTERHEAD

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MAINTENANCE
Removing CARTRIDGE
WARNING: Turn POWER SWITCH off and unplug POWER CORD before
removing CARTRIDGE.
To Remove CARTRIDGE:
1. Open TOP and INNER COVERS.
2. Pull back RED PRESSURE LEVERS.
3. Remove CARTRIDGE by sliding it up and out of the folder in the slot.
When installing CARTRIDGE, the RUBBER ROLLER must be held at a 45°
angle toward the feed end of folder (refer to illustration above).
4. Once in place, push the CARTRIDGE down to make sure it is in place and
leveled.
5. Close RED PRESSURE LEVERS.
6. Close TOP and INNER COVERS. Important: INNER COVER must be closed
or folder will not run.
NOTE:
If CARTRIDGE has wear marks, cuts, etc., it must be replaced.
(Part # 7F1551).
INNER
COVER RED
PRESSURE
LEVER
CARTRIDGE
RUBBER
ROLLER
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SERVICE
Replacing SEPARATOR
TheSEPARATOR(locatedbelowtheFEEDROLLER)isavery important partofthe
automaticfeedingsystem.KeepingtheSEPARATORadjustedasitwears(seePage
12)will insure properoperation. If theadjustment screws runout of traveland can no
longerbeadjusted,theSEPARATORHOLDERASSEMBLY(part#7F1596)mustbe
replaced. It is also recommended that the FEED ROLLER (part # 3F1525) and
CLUTCH SPRING (part # 3F1581) be replaced.
To change the SEPARATOR:
1. Turn POWER SWITCH off and unplug POWER CORD.
2. RemovebothSIDECOVERS. NOTE: Thefold dialsmustberemoved. Observe
the alignmentof dials andtightness ofACORN NUT fordial tension. Remember
to reconnect the POWER SWITCH.
3. Removethe PAPERDEFLECTOR(withstaticbrushattached) at theoutputend
of folder by removing the screws in the side frame.
4. Remove theplastic FEED SHAFTPULLEY on the non-operatorside and remove
thesquareSHAFTHOLDERonbothsidesaswellasthe SEPARATORADJUST-
ING SCREW and SPRING.
5. Remove the loose SEPARATOR SQUARE SHAFT ASSEMBLY through the
outputend of the folder.Turntheshaftsothepinon the non-operator sideclears
the keyhole.
6. Install the new SEPARATOR SHAFT ASSEMBLY the same way old assembly
was removed.
7. Assemble the SQUARE SHAFT HOLDER on non-operator side first. NOTE:
Make sure the SEPARATOR PATCH is positioned to fit through the hole under
the FEED ROLLER. The SQUARE SHAFT should slide through the slots with
little or no interference.
8. Re-assemble SEPARATOR ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY and re-adjust the
SEPARATOR using instructions on Page 13.

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The SEPARATOR must be set to feed one sheet of paper at a time.
WARNING: Turn POWER SWITCH off and unplug POWER CORD before
making adjustment.
To adjust SEPARATOR:
1. Clean FEED ROLLER before adjusting SEPARATOR. (Refer to page 12.)
2. Fold a strip of standard (20# bond) paper in half. Hold HOPPER door open.
Turning the FEED ROLLER by hand, feed the sheet under the roller.
3. Hold the FEED ROLLER so it cannot turn. Pull the strip out. It should pull out
with some difficulty.
5. To adjust FEED ROLLER
separation, insert #1 Phillips
screwdriver into SEPARATOR
ADJUSTMENT HOLE. Turn
screwdriver
clockwise to increase
pressure and
counterclockwise to de-
crease pressure. Adjust FEED ROLLER to
satisfy Steps 1 thru 3. If the pressure setting is
correct, folder will run quietly and easily. If these
adjustments do not correct the condition, the FEED
ROLLER and/or SEPARATOR must be replaced.
Refer to Pages 14 and 15.
FEED ROLLER
Hold
Open
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning FEED ROLLER
To clean FEED ROLLER:
1. Turn POWER SWITCH off.
2. Using a cloth and alcohol, clean entire FEED ROLLER.
3. Allow FEED ROLLER to dry completely before folding.
MAINTENANCE
Adjusting SEPARATOR
FEED ROLLER
4. Repeat Steps 1
and 2 using a
sheet of paper
folded in thirds.
With three
thicknesses of
paper you must
pull hard enough
to almost tear the
paper.