Horizon Fitness SPF-9 User manual

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STAPLER & FOLDER
STAPLER & FOLDER
FORE-EDGE TRIMMER
SPF-9/FC-9
Important Information
- This manual is designed to help you to install, operate and maintain Stapler & Folder
SPF-9 and Trimmer FC-9. Read, understand and keep this manual in a safe and convenient
place.
- Do not operate SPF-9/FC-9 until you read and understand the instructions in this manual.
- Horizon International Inc. shall not be liable for incidental consequential damages result-
ing from : improper or inadequate maintenance by customer; unauthorized modification or
misuse; operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product.
- Horizon International Inc. pursues a policy of continuing improvement in design and
performance of the product. Therefore, the product design and specifications are subject to
change without prior notice and without our legal obligation.
- All rights are reserved. No part of the manual may be photocopied, reproduced or trans-
lated to another language without the prior written consent of Horizon International Inc.
UM201014-10
070712/SPF9/FC9/10E/DV

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Safety Precautions
- The signal word WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
- The signal word CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in damage on machines. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
- Read and understand all safety instructions with signal word such as WARNING and
CAUTION. If safety instructions are ignored, personal injury may result.
- Horizon International Inc. cannot anticipate every possible situation that might involve
a potential hazard. The instructions in this manual and warning labels on the machine are
therefore not all inclusive.
- All equipment shall be locked out or tagged out to protect against accidental or inad-
vertent operation when such operation could cause injury to personnel. Do not attempt to
operate any switch, valve, or other energy isolating device where it is locked or tagged out.
- Do not operate the machines when any covers are removed.
- Some of the drawings in this manual show the machine uncovered for explaining the
detail or inside of machine.

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Contents
Important Information .....................................................................I
Safety Precautions ...........................................................................II
1. Before You Begin ..................................................... 1
This section explains parts and functions of SPF-9/FC-9.
1-1 Specifications ............................................................................2
1-1-1 SPF-9 Specifications .......................................................2
1-1-2 FC-9 Specifications .........................................................3
1-2 Accessories ...............................................................................4
1-2-1 SPF-9 Accessories ...........................................................4
1-2-2 FC-9 Accessories.............................................................6
1-3 Consumption Parts ....................................................................7
1-4 Machine Descriptions ...............................................................8
1-4-1 SPF-9 Machine Descriptions ...........................................8
1-4-2 SPF-9 Machine Inside Descriptions ................................9
1-4-3 SPF-9 Operation Panel Descriptions ...............................10
1-4-4 FC-9 Machine Descriptions ...................................................... 11
1-4-5 FC-9 Machine Inside Descriptions ........................................... 12
1-4-6 FC-9 Operation Panel Descriptions .................................13
1-5 Stapling and Folding Pattern List .............................................14
2. How to Operate........................................................ 15
This section instructs how to set up and operate SPF-9 and FC-9
(Option).
2-1 Operation Procedures ................................................................16
2-2 Corner Staple Operation Set Up ...............................................24
2-3 Hand Feed Operation Set Up ....................................................27
2-4 Custom Sheet Size Operation ...................................................28

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2-5 ED-9 (Option) Set Up ...............................................................31
3. Troubleshooting....................................................... 33
This section shows remedies for simple malfunctions
3-1 When Lamp on Trouble Monitor Illuminates (SPF-9) .............34
3-1-1 Misfeed Lamp Illuminates...............................................34
3-1-2 Sheet Jam Lamp Illuminates ...........................................34
3-1-3 No Staple Lamp Illuminates ............................................35
3-1-4 No Staple Lamp Flashes. .................................................36
3-1-5 Cover Open Lamp Illuminates ........................................36
3-2 When Lamp on Trouble Monitor Illuminates (FC-9) ...............37
3-2-1 Knife Lock Lamp Illuminates .........................................37
3-2-2 Jam Lamp Illuminates .....................................................37
3-2-3 Full Trimming Lamp Illuminates ....................................38
3-2-4 Trimming Box Lamp Illuminates ....................................38
3-3 When Book Is Delivered without Staple ..................................39
3-4 When Book Is Not Completely Trimmed .................................40
3-5 When Trimmings Are Delivered to Stacker .............................40
3-6 When Circuit Breaker Trips ......................................................41
3-7 When Two Staples Are Not Aligned with Fold Line ...............42
4. Maintenance and Parts ........................................... 43
This section shows how to maintain SPF-9.
4-1 How to Remove Jammed Staples .............................................44
4-2 How to Refill Staples ................................................................46
4-3 How to Clean Sensors ...............................................................48
4-4 How to Replace Knives (Only for FC-9 Users) ........................49
4-4-1 Upper Knife Replacement ...............................................49
4-4-2 Lower Knife Replacement...............................................50
4-5 Grease Application to the Knife ...............................................51
5. Installation................................................................ 53
This section shows how to install SPF-9 and FC-9.
5-1 Installation of SPF-9 .................................................................54
5-2 Installation of FC-9 ...................................................................58
5-3 Installation of ED-9...................................................................60

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1. Before You Begin
1. Before You Begin
This section explains parts and functions of SPF-9/FC-9.
1-1 Specifications ......................................................................................... 2
1-2 Accessories ............................................................................................. 4
1-3 Consumption Parts................................................................................ 7
1-4 Machine Descriptions............................................................................ 8
1-5 Stapling and Folding Pattern List ..................................................... 14

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1. Before You Begin
1-1 Specifications
1-1-1 SPF-9 Specifications
The machine design and specifications are subject to change without any notice.
Functions Bookletmaking, Top/Side Stapling, Corner Stapling, Top Stapling and
Folding, Folding only
Sheet Size
A3 / A4 / 8.5" x 11" / 8.5" x 14"/ 11" x 1 "
Bookletmaking : A3 / A4 / 11" x 1 "/ 8.5" x 11" / 8.5" x 14"
Top/Side Stapling : A4 / 8.5" x 11"
Corner Stapling : A4SEF / 8.5" x 11"SEF
Folding Only : A3 / A4 / 11" x 1 "/ 8.5" x 11"/ 8.5" x 14"
Top Stapling and Folding : A4SEF / 8.5" x 11"SEF
Corner Stapling and Folding : A4SEF / 8.5" x 11"SEF
Sheet Weight Range 64 to 12 gsm
Bookletmaking : Max. 20 sheets (Normal Paper 64 gsm)
Max. 10 sheets (Normal Paper 12 gsm)
Top/Side Stapling or Corner Stapling : Max. 20 sheets
(Normal Paper 12 gsm)
Stitch Distance Fixed 120 mm (4. ")
Stapling Wire No.510 Cartridge Type (5,000 staples/cartridge)
Receiving Capacity 100 books (A3 64 gsm /16# bond, 10 sheets)
Error Detector / Indicator Sheet Jam, No Staple, Collator Error, Cover Open
Counter Total Counter
Production Speed Max. 33 booklets/min.
Single Phase 100V, 50/60 Hz
Single Phase 115V, 60 Hz
Single Phase 230V, 50 Hz
115V, 60 Hz : 6.0 A
230V, 50 Hz : 3.0 A
Heat Out Put 480 kJ (110 kcal)
achine Dimensions
Stand Alone : 1,240 (W) x 621 (D) x 96 (H) mm (with Delivery Tray)
(48.8" x 24.5" x 31.4")
SPF-9+FC-9 : 1,690 (W) x 621 (D) x 96 (H) mm (with Delivery Tray)
(66.6" x 24.5" x 31.4")
achine Weight 154 kg (340 lb)
Options Delivery Conveyor (ED-9)
Stitch Thickness
Rated Current
Voltage/Frequency

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Booklet Size
(
Before Trim
)
A4/B5/A5
Booklet Size
(After Trim)
Max. W 325 x L 225 mm
(12. " x 8.8")
Min. W 210 x L 135 mm
(
8.3" x 5.4"
)
Trimming Width 2 (0.0 9") to 13 mm (0.51")
Trimming Thickness Max. 3 mm (64gsm 40 sheets)
Production Speed Max. 33 booklets/min.
Error Detector / Indicator Sheet Jam, Knife Lock, Trimmings Full
Counter Total Counter
Sin
g
le Phase 100V, 50/60 Hz
Sin
g
le Phase 115V, 60 Hz
Sin
g
le Phase 230V, 50 Hz
115V, 60 Hz : 3.0 A
230V, 50 Hz : 1.5 A
Heat Out Put 180 kJ (40 kcal)
achine Dimensions 95 (W) x 621 (D) x 96 (H) mm (with
delivery tray) (31.3" x 24.5" x 31.4")
achine Wei
g
ht 101 k
g
(
223 lb
)
Rated Current
Voltage/Frequency
1-1 Specifications
1-1-2 FC-9 Specifications
The machine design and specifications are subject to change without any notice.

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1. Before You Begin
1-2 Accessories
1-2-1 SPF-9 Accessories
Delivery Guide (A934104-00) 1 pc
Stacker (A934101-00) 1 pc
Connector (A304103-00) 1 pc Staple (4-010600-00) 1 pc
Ground Wire (A200199-00) 2 pcs
Support Roller (A304105-00) 1 pc
Cover (A304108-00) 1 pc
Joint Plate (A304107-00) 1 set

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Power Cord (4011012-00) 1 pc
1-2 Accessories
1-2-1 SPF-9 Accessories Sheet Guide (M901253-10) 2 pc

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1-2 Accessories
1-2-2 FC-9 Accessories Joint Plate A (M072791-00) 1 pc
Entrance Guide (M072906-01) 1 pc
Joint Plate B (M072794-00) 1 pc Rail Plate (M072766-00) 1 pc
Power Cord (4011012-00) 1 pc

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1-3 Consumption Parts
Staple Cartridge(4-010266-00) Staple(4-010600-00)

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1-4 Machine Descriptions
1-4-1 SPF-9 Machine Descriptions
In-feed Section
Collated sheets pass here and are
transported into SPF-9. Sheets can
be also inserted here by hand.
Stacker
Booklets are stacked on this
stacker.
Delivery Section
Booklets are ejected from
here.
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Operation Panel
Connecting Plate
This plate is used to connect
collator and SPF-9.
SPF-9 Position Adjust Handle
This handle is used to move SPF-9
forward or backward according to sheet
size.
Head Stopper Adjust Handle (Folding)
This handle is used to adjust head stopper
position for stapling and folding job. Set it at
B4 for side stapling and corner stapling.
End Stopper Adjust Handle
(Stapling)
This handle is used to adjust
stopper position for sheet end.

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1-4 Machine Descriptions
1-4-2 SPF-9 Machine Inside Descriptions
Jog Guide (Drive Side)
This guide jogs sheets from
drive side.
Jog Position Indicator
This indicator indicates size of
collated sheets.
Top Cover
Head Stopper Position Indicator
This indicator indicates head stopper
position.
Support Roller
This roller is used for stapling and
folding of A4, side stapling of A4 and
side stapling of B5.
Bridge
This bridge is installed
ejecting side of collator.
Sheet Width Indicator
This indicator indicates width
of collated sheets.
Staple Section
Staple unit is installed inside of
this section.
Jog Guide (Operation Side)
This guide jogs sheets from
operation side.

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1-4 Machine Descriptions
1-4-3 SPF-9 Operation Panel Descriptions
C
Jog Button
This button is used to jog sheets
with head stopper end stopper,
and two jog guides (operation and
drive side).
Eject Button
This button is used to eject sheets
staying in SPF-9. When sheets are
at fold section, sheets are folded
and ejected by pressing this button.
Clear Button
This button is used to reset
counter at zero.
Trouble Monitor
No Staple Lamp
ON : Out of Staples
Flash : Staple cartridge is not properly
set.
Cover Lamp : Top cover or deliver
guide is open.
Collator Lamp : Collator has some feed
errors.
Sheet Jam Lamp : Sheet Jam occurs at jog
section or eject section.
Operation Mode Select Button
This button is used to select operation mode; stapling
& folding, folding, side stapling, corner stapling, side
stapling & folding or corner stapling & folding. In
side-stapling & folding mode, both side staple and
folding lamps illuminate. In corner stapling & fold-
ing mode, both corner staple and folding lamps
illuminate.
Function Mode Select Button
This button is used to select function mode; automatic
mode, hand feed mode and set up mode.

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Delivery Section
Booklets are ejected
from here.
Trim Length Adjust Knob
This knob is used to adjust trim length
from spine to fore-edge of book.
Stacker
Booklets are stacker on this stacker.
(Accessory of SPF-9) Trimming Box
Trimming are delivered into this box.
Operation Panel
1-4 Machine Descriptions
1-4-4 FC-9 Machine Descriptions

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Air Nozzle
Blowing air coming out
from this nozzle.
Transport Belt Bar
When sheet jam occurs
under transport belts, pull
up transport belt bar to
access jammed sheet.
Top Cover
Trim Stopper
Trim Length Scale
This scale indicates trim
length to set stopper.
Transport Unit Knob
This knob must be loosen to remove
transport unit.
Operation Panel
Transport Unit
This unit transports booklets and
eject them to stacker.
1-4 Machine Descriptions
1-4-5 FC-9 Machine Inside Descriptions

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Knife Single Action Button
This button is used to operate
upper knife single trim action
when knife is locked and stopped
on trimming sheets. Knife will
stop at upper position.
Full Trimming Lamp
This lamp illuminates when trimming box
is full.
Trimming Box Lamp
This lamp illuminates when trimming
box is not firmly closed.
Jam Lamp
This lamp illuminates when books
are not delivered after trim.
Top Cover Lamp
This lamp illuminates when top cover is
open.
Knife Lock Lamp
This lamp illuminates when
upper knife stops at middle of
cutting process.
Jam Lamp
This lamp illuminates when
books stop at entrance area.
1-4 Machine Descriptions
1-4-6 FC-9 Operation Panel Descriptions

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1. Before You Begin
1-5 Stapling and Folding Pattern List
Stapling and Folding
Side Stapling
Corner Stapling
Folding
Side Stapling & Folding
Corner Stapling & Folding
Stapling and folding sheets at the center line
(Sheet size : A3,A4)
Stapling at one side of sheets
(Sheet size : A4)
Stapling at one corner of sheets
(Sheet size : A4)
Only folding
(Sheet size : A3,A4)
Stapling at one side of sheets and folding the
booklet
(Sheet size : A4)
Stapling at one corner of sheets and folding
the booklet
(Sheet size : A4)
NOTE
FC-9 can trim booklets/sheets only in stapling & folding and folding.

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2. How to Operate
2. How to Operate
This section instructs how to set up and operate SPF-9 and FC-9 (Option).
2-1 Operation Procedures ......................................................................... 16
2-2 Corner Staple Operation Set Up........................................................ 20
2-3 Hand Feed Operation Set Up ............................................................. 23
2-4 Custom Sheet Size Operation............................................................. 24
2-5 ED-9 (Option) Set Up .......................................................................... 31