Hefter Systemform LO 440A User manual

Automatic letter opener
LO440A
Operating manual
Manual de instrucciones
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
V. 1.061

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Introduction
General information......................................................................................3
User information...........................................................................................3
Safety instructions........................................................................................3
General information......................................................................................4
Unpacking / Storing......................................................................................4
General information to the operation
Preparing your letter opener.........................................................................5
Preparing your incoming mail.......................................................................5
Working with the letter opener
Feeding the envelopes.................................................................................6
Start / Stop ...................................................................................................6
Trouble shooting
Machine doesn’t start ...................................................................................7
Cover of opening station ..............................................................................7
Envelope jam................................................................................................8
Transport belts .............................................................................................8
Cleaning the transport belts .........................................................................8
Insufficient envelope opening.......................................................................8
Repairs.........................................................................................................9
Product information
Technical data..............................................................................................9
Disposal of old Electrical & Electronic Equipment........................................9
CE certificate................................................................................................10

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General information
The letter opener LO440Ais a machine constructed for the office
environment.
User information
The letter opener LO440Ais a machine only destined for opening envelopes.
Any other use is not according to its specifications. The manufacturer/supplier is not
liable for any damage resulting of such un-allowed handling.
Use according to its specifications also includes the consideration of the operating
manual and the compliance with the maintenance instructions.
Any service, repair and maintenance must only be performed by skilled personnel of the
manufacturer or by authorized persons.
The letter opener LO440Ais a table top machine and can, therefore, be placed onto an
existing table or a cabinet with a plane, scratch resistant and anti slip surface. There do
not exist any special requirements with regard to the warranty of the stability during
operation.
Rated Operating Time max. 40 minutes.
The mains voltage must correspond to the indication on the type plate and the power.
Safety instructions
a. The machine must be used only in a technical good condition as well as in accordance
with the regulations, also considering the safety and risk according to the operating
instructions.
b. The operating instructions must be stored close to the machine and ready to hand.
c. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any personal injury or material damage
occurred due to inadequate handling of the machine.
d. Do only use the power cord supplied or released by Francotyp Postalia. Take care that
the connexion cable is not damaged.
e. In case of unauthorized reconstruction or changes of the machine the manufacturer
does not undertake any liability.
For your own safety
a. Do not grip into the machine during the operation => Risk of injury!
b. Long hair, clothes such as ties and jewellery can be grasped by the rotary wheels. Use
of the machine under these circumstances is inadequate.
c. Connect the letter opener only to a plug with grounded contact.
d. Before any grip into the machine it must first be switched of and the power cord must be
disconnected.
e. Do not put any small/thin objects into the machine Risk of electrocute!
f. Before you clean the LO440Aletter opener or remove it do not forget to disconnect the
power cord.
g. Have the maintenance and repair works only done by a Francotyp Postalia Service
Technician or by skilled personnel, authorized by Francotyp Postalia. In case of non
compliance the warranty claim will stop.
h. The machine must be protected against splash water.
Take care that no liquids get into the machine.
Warranty and return for repair
Please return the machine for a possible repair only in its original packing and freight
prepaid. Any packages freight unpaid cannot be accepted.

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LO440Aletter opener
Operating manual
Please read this operating manual carefully to ensure an
effective and secure handling with your letter opener!
If there are still any questions after having read this manual, please
contact your supplier where you have bought this letter opener.
Unpacking/Storing
We recommend to keep the complete packing of the letter opener. Should it become
necessary to send it to the manufacturer for maintenance or repair this packing will be
needed for the transport to avoid any possible transport damage.
Caution! The housing of the letter opener must only be opened by a skilled
technician in order to avoid any possible damage on it.
Receiving
tray
On/Off
Envelope
guide
Room for
waste
Adjustment of
cutting width
Top cover
Transport belts
The connection for the
power supply is positioned
underneath the
LO440A

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General information to the operation
Preparing your letter opener
Place the letter opener LO440Aon a table suitable for the operator. A table with
variable height would be perfect. Fix the envelope receiving tray at the rear of the letter
opener. Connect the machine to the power supply system.
Preparing your incoming mail
The better you prepare your incoming mail the more efficient and trouble free the
processing will be.
Your letter opener can open various envelope sizes in one process; but it is better to
sort it out at first (e.g. depending on its size, quality, kind of envelope or its privacy).
Please follow these steps for a smooth and trouble free processing:
Remove any foreign objects such as paper clips, staples or rubber bands
Foreign objects can damage the blades or transport belts and would
suspend your warranty claim.
Assort your incoming mail (see above criteria)
Prepare your envelopes before feeding. For best result turn the
envelope flaps and tap the envelopes so that the content will be
removed from the edge to be opened. This will avoid unwanted
damage of the envelope content.
Tip: Letters with big paper clips might damage the blade. Therefore, we
generally recommend to open the envelopes at the opposite side!
Arrange the envelopes so that
all edges to be opened are piled
evenly and place them on the
envelope guide like this

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Working with the letter opener
Place your mail onto the guiding place so that all envelopes are positioned
against the rear guidance.
Make sure that the envelopes are on the transport belts.
Adjust the cutting width by turning the adjusting wheel (from 0.8 up to 4 mm)
Tip: By using bigger envelopes, increase the cutting width!
Now your letter opener is ready for use!
Start/Stop
First check if the machine is connected.
The power supply must be plugged to the inlet of the letter opener, the plug of the
power cord in the wall socket.
ON n
Switch on the letter opener (“I”).
Now the machine runs and your incoming mail will be fed, opened and stacked.
After opening remove the opened envelopes and the paper waste!
Make sure that during operation with the letter opener that your fingers, jewellery and
long hair doesn’t touch the transport belts.
Switch the machine off when you don’t work with it.
Rear guiding
plate
Sensor
Zuführung
Transport-
riemen
Envelope
receiving tray
Adjustment of
cutting width
ON/OFF
switch
Electrical connection
/ socket

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Trouble shooting/maintenance
Machine does not start
If your letter opener LO440Adoesn’t start you should check the following:
Machine plugged:
oPower supply in the wall socket?
oCable in the inlet at the bottom the letter opener?
Machine switched on:
oSwitch on „I“?
Top cover:
oTop cover closed and fixed correctly?
Transport belts:
oAre the transport belts on the spools?
Track cover
1. First switch the machine off and remove any envelopes.
2. Check the fitting of the cover. The LO440Ais equipped with a safety switch
to make sure that the machine doesn’t work if the cover is missing or not
fixed.
3. Switch it on again.
Track cover (can be swinged
open, i.e. lift it at the right
front to left)
(from direction stacker to
direction infeed table)


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Trouble shooting/maintenance (to continue)
Remove an envelope jam
For removing an envelope jam please follow these steps:
1. Switch off the machine and disconnect the power cord.
2. Open the top cover (see track cover on page 6)
3. Draw out the jammed envelopes to the direction of the receiving tray.
4. Close the cover carefully.
5. Re-connect the power cord.
Normally, envelope jams only occur when working with mixed envelope sizes. In
case of frequent jams you should pre-sort all envelopes according to their size and
thickness. Then process them with the letter opener separately.
NOTE: The track cover is connected to a safety switch. The letter opener doesn’t run if
this cover hasn’t been closed firmly.
Transport belts
If you hear the motor running but the transport belts don’t move, most probably the
transport belts are broken or in a wrong position. In this case please contact the
manufacturer or dealer from which you bought the machine. They will check and repair
it.
Cleaning the transport belts
During operation the transport belts will get dirty and dusty after a while. Therefore, we
recommend to clean the belts regularly to make sure that your letter opener will
continue to work effectively and correctly.
Insufficient envelope opening
Under special circumstances it can happen that your envelopes are not opened
correclty. Most often this happens if working with the machine improperly or if the
transport belts are dirty.
Perhaps the cutting width is too small. Then correct it by turning the adjustment wheel
(from 0.8 up to 4 mm).
If your envelopes are not opened correctly despite all measurements taken, the cutting
blade might be damaged or not adjusted correctly. In this case please contact your the
manufacturer or dealer from that you bought the letter opener.

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Repairs
If your letter opener will need service/maintenance or repair, please contact the
manufacturer or dealer. Any repairs my only be performed by a skilled technician.
The letter opener should only be opened by a skilled technician!
Product information
Technical data:
Maximum speed: ..................................up to 420 openings per minute
Maximum envelope thickness: .............10 mm
Cutting width: ........................................variable (0,8 –4 mm)
Envelope feeding OL 440: ....................with 3 belts
Dimensions (L/W/H):.............................84,5 x 29 x 21,5 cm
Net weight of the letter opener: .............9 kg
Gross weight: .......................................13kg
Voltage: ................................................24V 2,5A
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment
This symbol (the symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin) indicates that in European
countries this product should not be disposed of as household waste. Please recycle
where facilities exist by checking with your local authority or supplier for recycling
advice. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly through proper treatment,
recovery and recycling, you will help prevent potential negative effects on the
environment and human health.

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It is certified that the system complies with all applicable Directives of the
European Union.
For a formal Declaration of Conformity please contact Compliance Engineering.
Product LO440A

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guide,
however we cannot assume responsibility for errors or omissions or liability for the
misuse or misapplication of our productslity for errors or omissions or liability for the
misuse or misapplication of our products.
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