Horizon International EF-354 User manual

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051213/EF354/05E/HS
Important Information
- This manual is designed to help you to install, operate and maintain the EF-354 Paper
Folder. Please read and understand this manual and keep it in a safe and convenient place.
- Do not operate the EF-354 until you have 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, or 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.
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EF-354
PAPER FOLDER

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Safety Precautions
- The term WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
- The term CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in damage to the machine. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
- Please read and understand all safety instructions which include the terms WARNING
and CAUTION. If these safety instructions are ignored, personal injury may result.
- Horizon International Inc. cannot anticipate every possible situation that might involve
a potential hazard. Therefore, the instructions in this manual and the warning labels on the
machine are 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 which has been locked or
tagged out.
- Do not operate the machine when any covers are removed.
- Some of the drawings in this manual show the machine uncovered to assist in explain-
ing the details inside the machine. Never operate the machine with the covers removed.
Warnings for machine operation
- The manual handle rotates during the folding operation. Keep your hands and fingers
away from the rotating manual handle.
- Turn off the power switch before turning the manual handle by hand. If the power is
left on, the manual handle may move without warning, causing severe personal injury.

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CONTENTS
Important Information ............................................................................................ I
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................... II
1. Before You Begin ..................................................................... 1
1-1 Machine Features ............................................................................................... 1
1-2 Machine Descriptions ........................................................................................ 2
1-2-1 Main Part of Machine ..................................................................................... 2
1-2-2 Fold Section.................................................................................................... 3
1-2-3 Feed Section ................................................................................................... 4
1-2-4 Delivery Section .............................................................................................5
1-2-5 Blower / Vacuum Pump ................................................................................. 7
1-2-6 Control Panel .................................................................................................. 8
2. Operating Procedures ............................................................. 11
2-1 Setup Procedure ................................................................................................. 11
2-2 Check the Fold Pattern ..................................................................................... 12
2-3 Setup Details ....................................................................................................... 14
2-4 Adjusting the Feeding Operation .....................................................................20
2-5 Setting the Control Panel .................................................................................. 22
2-6 Setting the Operation Mode .............................................................................. 23
2-7 Start the Folding Operation .............................................................................. 25
2-8 Optional ED-354 Standing Delivery ................................................................. 26
2-9 Check the Fold Pattern (KTU-35 Cross Folder) ............................................. 27
2-10 Setting the KTU-35 Cross Folder ................................................................... 28
2-11 When Not Using the KTU-35 Cross Folder ...................................................37
3. Trouble Shooting .................................................................... 39
3-1 Problems During Folding .................................................................................. 39
3-2 Problems With Fold Quality ............................................................................. 42
3-3 Problems Using Standing Delivery ................................................................... 44

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5. Installation................................................................................ 59
5-1 Installation Overview for the EF-354 ..............................................................59
5-2 Installing the Blower and Vacuum Pump .......................................................60
5-3 Installing the Delivery Section ..........................................................................61
5-4 Installing the Feed Section ................................................................................63
5-5 Installing the Buckle Plates ............................................................................... 64
5-6 Checking the Pump Rotation Direction........................................................... 65
5-7 Installing the Optional Standing Delivery ....................................................... 67
5-8 Installing the Optional Cross Folder................................................................69
6. Additional Information ........................................................... 73
6-1 Specifications ......................................................................................................73
6-2 Accessories ..........................................................................................................74
6-3 Accessories for Optional ED-354 Standing Delivery ......................................77
6-4 Accessories for Optional KTU-35 Cross Folder .............................................78
6-5 Index....................................................................................................................80
4. Maintenance ............................................................................. 55
4-1 Cleaning the Counter Sensor ............................................................................55
4-2 Cleaning the Vacuum Pump Filter ..................................................................56
4-3 Cleaning the Sheet Sensor on the Optional KTU-35 ......................................57
4-4 Replacing the Battery ........................................................................................58
3-4 Problems During Folding When Using Cross Folder..................................... 45
3-5 Problems With Fold Quality When Using Cross Folder ................................46
3-6 Other Problem ...................................................................................................46
3-7 Adjusting a Clearance between Buckle and Fold Roller ...............................48
3-8 Removing a Sheet Jam ......................................................................................49
3-9 Resetting the Circuit Breakers ......................................................................... 50
3-10 Opening the Soundproof Buckle Cover (If Installed) ..................................51
3-11 Removing a Sheet Jam When Using the KTU-35 ......................................... 52
3-12 Resetting the Motor When Using the KTU-35 ..............................................53

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Before You Begin
1. Before You Begin
Machine Features
1-1 Machine Features
This chapter explains the futures of this machine, and lists the parts descriptions
and functions.
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Max.330 mm
(12.9")
Min.20mm
(0.8")
Stop
Folding
Single Fold Gate Fold 8-Page,
Right Angle
12-Page ,
Letter Fold,
Accordion
12-Page ,
Letter Fold,
Heads Out
(Direct Mail Fold)
16-Page Folder,
Heads Out
Double Parallel
Fold
Zig-Zag Fold
(four panels)
Short Fold Zig-Zag Fold
(five panels)
Letter Fold
Roll Fold
(three times)
Accordion Fold
And other parallel folds And other cross folds
Small folded sheets can be stacked
vertically by the optional standing
delivery. The stack can also be offset.
Cross folding can be done by using
the optional KTU-35 Cross Folder.
The folding
operation can be
stopped after a
predetermined
number.
A stack offset can
be performed after
a pre-determined
number.
The folder has four buckle plate, so various kinds
of parallel folding can be performed.
With the optional KTU-
35 Cross Folder, cross
folding is available.
The gaps between the fold rollers can be
adjusted easily.
The sheets are fed from the
bottom. More sheets can be loaded
while the machine is folding.
The vacuum feed
mechanism allows the unit
to feed coated stock.
The minimum folding
length is 20 mm
(0.8").

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Blower/ Vacuum Pump
The 115 V unit uses a combined blower/
pump. The 230 V unit has a separate
blower and pump.
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Fold Section 1
The first and third buckle plates are mounted inside this
section. Each buckle plate has an adjustable folding
mechanism.
Control Panel
The control switches, buttons, adjusting knobs
and counters are mounted on this panel.
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Feed Section
The bottom sheet of the stack is fed
into the fold sections.
Delivery Section
The ejected sheets are
conveyed and stacked on the
receiving tray.
(When using the optional
standing stacking delivery
unit, replace this section with
the optional conveyor.
Casters
Casters with stoppers are provided
on the operator’s side of the machine.
Power Switch
Fold Section 2
The second and fourth buckle
plates are mounted here.
1-2 Machine Descriptions
1-2-1 Main Part of Machine

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Soundproof Buckle Cover
This cover reduces the noise while the
machine is running.
Stopper 1 Angle Adjust Locking Knob
Stopper 1 Fine Adjusting Knob
This screw can be used to make a fine
adjustment on the stopper 1.
Buckle Locking Knob
These knobs are used to lock the buckles.
For each buckle, these are locking knobs on
the front and rear of the machine.
Stopper 1 Angle Adjusting Knob
First Buckle Plate
This buckle has a stopper which sets the folding
position for the first fold. If this will not be used,
set the deflector.
Stopper 1
This stopper sets the position of the
first fold.
Second Buckle Plate
Stopper 2
Manual Knob
The fold rollers can be rotated using
this knob. This knob can also be used
to remove jammed sheets.
WARNING
Turn off the power switch before
turning the manual knob. If the ma-
chine starts without warning, the knob
can cause severe personal injury.
Stopper 2 Fine Adjusting Knob
Stopper 2 Angle Adjusting Knob
Stopper 2 Angle Adjust Locking Knob
Stopper 1 Locking Screw
This screw can be used to make
a rough setting for stopper 1.
Fourth Buckle Plate
Third Buckle Plate
Stopper 2 Locking Screw
First Buckle Plate (Upper)/ Third Buckle Plate (Lower)
Gap Adjusting Levers
These levers are used to
adjust the gaps between the
folding rollers. For each
roller, there are levers on
both the front and rear of
the machine.
Front Cover
Second Buckle Plate (Upper)/
Fourth Buckle Plate (Lower)
Machine Descriptions (Fold Section)
1-2 Machine Descriptions
1-2-2 Fold Section
Rear Cover

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Feed Guide
These guides are used to
help move the sheets into
the fold sections.
Feed Table
The sheets are stacked
on this table.
Side Blower Air Slits
These slits are used to separate the
sheets and make the feeding operation
easier.
Rear Blower Air Nozzle
This nozzle is used to blow air
from the back of the stack. Use
this when the side blower air
slits do not provide enough air.
Back Stop
Set this stop at the back of the
stack of sheets to prevent the sheets
from shifting to the rear.
Side Blower Air Valves
These are used to adjust the amount of
side blower air.
Rear Blower Air Valve
This is used to adjust the amount
of rear blower air.
Gate Plate Positioning Knob
This knob is used to adjust the gate
plate position to match the sheet weight.
Gate Plate
This is a register guide used to position
the sheets on the feed table. It also
prevents double feeding.
Feed Rotor
This rotor provides vacuum to
the bottom sheet in the stack
and feeds it into the fold
sections.
Feed Guide Locking Knob
These knobs are used to lock
the feed guides.
Feed Guide Angle Adjusting Plate Locking Knob
This is used to lock the feed guide angle
adjust plate.
Vacuum Angle Adjusting Lever
This lever is used to adjust the vacuum angle of
the feed rotor to match the sheet weight. The
locking knob is located underneath the lever.
Gate Plate Up/Down Adjusting Knob
This knob is used to adjust the gap between
the gate plate and feed rotor to match the
sheet thickness.
1-2 Machine Descriptions
1-2-3 Feed Section

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Standing Delivery Shift Button
This button is used to move this unit to the side.
Holding Guide
This guide is used to stabilize the
stack of folded sheets.
Sliding Back Stop
This stop is used to hold up the
folded sheets.
As the number of folded sheets
increases, this stop moves backward.
Top Guide
This guide is used to hold up the ejected
sheets. Set it to the height of the folded
sheets.
Delivery Guides
These guides are set according to
the sheet weight and folding
pattern to eject the sheets
smoothly.
Delivery Rollers
These rollers are set to match the folded
sheet. Change the set position according
to the fold type and sheet size.
Conveyor Belts
These belts drive the delivery rollers
and transport the ejected sheets to the
receiving tray. (The belt speed can be
adjusted.)
Receiving Tray
The ejected sheets are stacked on this tray.
Power Switch
1-2 Machine Descriptions
1-2-4 Delivery Section
Locking Knobs
These knobs are used to lock the position of the top
guide. Knobs are provided on both the front and rear
sides of the machine.
Delivery Tray
The folded sheets are
stacked here.
Machine Descriptions (Delivery Section)
Option ED-354 Standing Delivery
The ED-354 Standing Delivery unit can be used with sheets
with a finished size of 0.8” - 4.1” (20 mm -104 mm).

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Top and Bottom Guides
These guides are positioned
above and below the sheets
to help them to move
smoothly.
Option KTU-35 Cross Folder
1-2 Machine Descriptions
Buckle
The sheet makes the second cross fold.
Gap Adjusting Levers
These levers adjust the gap between
the scoring rollers.
Conveyor
The cross folded sheets are
delivered to this conveyor.
Manual Knob
The fold rollers can be rotated
using this knob. This knob can
also be used to remove any
jammed sheets.
KTU Positioning Knob
The position of the KTU
unit (for the first cross fold)
can be changed using this
knob. The inner knob is used
to lock the positioning knob.
Stoppers
These stoppers stop and hold
the sheets during cross folding.
Fold Knife
This knife presses the sheet
downward and transports it
to the fold roller.
Scoring Blades
These blades make the scoring lines on
the sheet if the sheet is difficult to fold.
Sheet Guides
These guides are used to guide the
sheets into the fold section.
Knife Delay Switch
After the sensor detects
a sheet, the delay before
the knife operation is
set here.
The KTU-35 Cross Folder can be used to cross-fold sheets which already have parallel folds
made by the EF-354. After this unit has been installed, the EF-354 can only do parallel folding.
Gap Adjusting Lever
These levers adjust the gap between
the fold rollers.
Knife Job Button
Knife ON/OFF Switch
Turn the sensor ON/OFF using this
knob.
Locking Knob
This knob locks the
scoring shaft lever.
Scoring Shaft Lever