iSP DeLuxe Stitcher T3000 Technical reference manual

Instructions and parts manual
DELUXE STITCHER
ISP Stitching & Bindery Products
COMPANY INC.
®
Model T3000 Trimmer

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Trimmer
Introduction........................................................ 3
Specifications..................................................... 3
Safety ................................................................. 4, 5
Installation .......................................................... 6-8
Setup .................................................................. 9
Control Panel..................................................... 10
Opperation ......................................................... 11, 12
Maintenance ....................................................... 13
Adjustments ....................................................... 14
Fuses Access..................................................... 15
Preventive Maintenance ..................................... 15
Knife Removal & Installation .........................16-19
Clearing A Trimming Jam ...............................19
Knife Care Tips................................................. 20
Notes.................................................................. 21
Trouble Shooting............................................... 22-25
Exploded Drawings & Parts Lists ................... 26-40
Motor Wiring ..................................................... 41
Wiring Diagram.................................................. 42
Electrical Schematic........................................... 43
CONTENTS

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SPECIFICATIONS - MODEL: T3000 Trimmer
Unit Weight: 236 Pounds
Speed: Up to 2,400 booklets per hour (115Vac machine)
Capacity: Minimum
4.00" cut width x 4.13" to fold (trim length)
2 sheets 20# bond thickness
Maximum
12.71" cut width x 9.00" to fold (trim length)
50 sheets 20# bond thickness (0.20")
.625" maximum material trim
Booklets: 4.25" x 5.5", 5.5" x 8.5", 8.5" x 11", 4.75" x 4.75 "CD", & metric sizes
(All booklets with or without trim stock on one or three sides)
Output: Indexing conveyor
Footprint: 16.50" x 18.38"
Dimensions: Height 27.38" Width 26.42" Length without discharge table 25.90"
Length with fully extended discharge table 48.44"
Modes: Trim or No-trim
Electrical: Standard outlet - 115 Volts, 60 Hz, 6 Amps (1/4 HP)
Optional: 230Vac, 50 Hz, 3 Amps
INTRODUCTION
ISP Stitching & Bindery Products is proud to introduce another addition to its complete line of equipment for
booklet making. Now you have the ability to trim books in-line! This combination offers you reliability and
versatility that improves production and reduces downtime.
Trimmer Features:
In-line face trimming of booklets
Jam detection
Electrical interface for communication with ISP BookletMaker System
Safety interlock
See-through top cover

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SAFETY
A. Top Cover: Blocks access to mechanism that
drives the trimmingknife and conveyorbelts. An
electrical interlock keeps the machine turned off
unless this guard is closed. Do not stick your
fingers underthe top guard!
B. FrontUpper Cover: Blocks access to the trim-
ming knives and the mechanism that drivesthe
uppertrimming knife.
C. Infeed Table Bottom Cover: Blocks access to
infeed conveyor belts.
D. Front Lower Cover: Blocks access to danger-
ouselectric voltage and mechanisms that can pinch
or cut. Be sure to disconnect electrical power
beforeremoving this cover.
E. Right Side Cover: Blocksaccess to low voltage
connections andmechanisms that canpinch or
cut. Do not stick your fingers beyond this cover!
F. Rear UpperCover: Blocks access to dangerous
electric voltage and control circuit connections.
Be sure to disconnect electrical power before
removing this cover.
G. RearLower Cover: Blocks access to low volt-
age connections and mechanisms that can pinch
or cut. Do not stick your fingers beyond this
cover!
H. Left Side Cover: Blocks access to low voltage
connections andmechanisms that canpinch or
cut. Do not stick your fingers beyond this cover!
SAFETY GUARDS (figs 1 & 2)
1 . Make sure electrical power is turned off
before performing any adjustment or main-
tenance.
2 . Keep hands, hair, tools, and clothing clear
of trimming area.
3 . Become familiar with the moving compo-
nents of your machine.Keep fingers away
from areas that could pinch or cut.
4 . BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL when chang-
ing the cutter knife. Severe lacerations or
dismemberment could result from careless
handling procedures.
5 . NEVER REACH UNDER THE KNIFESevere
lacerations or dismemberment could result.
6 . NEVER OPERATE THE TRIMMER WITH-
OUT THE T3000 BOOKLETMAKER AND
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM.
6 . A well maintained machine is a safer ma-
chine.Clean and lubricate the machine at
regular intervals.Check machine daily for
broken or worn parts. Replace as necessary.
DO NOT attempt to operate the machine if a
part is broken.
7 . See "SAFETY GUARDS" below!If you are
unsure how to safely operate your trimmer,
contact your Service Representative.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES
DANGER
KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF TRIMMING AREA ANDANY MOVING PARTS!
NEVER OPERATE MACHINE WITHOUT ALL GUARDS IN PLACE!

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SAFETY GUARDS
A. Top Cover
BFront Upper
Cover
D. Front Lower
Cover
H. Left Side
Cover
E. Right Side
Cover
F. Rear Upper
Cover
G. Rear Lower
Cover
C. Infeed Table
B o ttom
Cover
(Fig 1)
(Fig 2)

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INSTALLATION
BEFORE UNCRATING:
Examine the crate for visible damage. If the crate is
damaged, the machine might be damaged. Notify
the carrier who delivered the machine.
UNCRATING THE MACHINE:
Carefully remove the machine from itscontainer. Lift
the machine by grasping its strong framework. Tug-
ging on cables, covers, or other delicate components
could cause damage.
Examine the machine for damages incurred during
shipping. Donot install a damagedmachine. Notify
the carrierimmediately, and be sure toget a signed
copy of the Carrier Inspector's Report of the dam-
age incurred. Your service representative will assist
you in determining the cost of repairs.
ELECTRICAL POWER:
The power cord can be plugged into any115V, 60
Hz, 1 Phase, 15 Amp circuit. The machine draws
less than 6 amps.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM:
Connect the safety interlock system as follows:
1. Remove the back cover (see fig 3) from the
BookletMaker.
2. Put the bolt through the washer of the safety key
assembly and screw the bolt half way into the
back cover of the BookletMaker (see fig 4).
3. Install and securely tightenthe nut onto the end
of the bolt (see fig 5). The bolt must only be
removeable by removing the nut first.
4. Install the back cover onto the BookletMaker
(see fig 5).
WARNING
NEVER OPERATE THE TRIMMER
WITHOUT THE T3000
BOOKLETMAKER AND SAFETY
INTERLOCK SYSTEM CONNECTED.
(Fig 3)
(Fig 4)
(Fig 5)
Back Cover
of BookletMaker
CB145A Nut
CB379 Screw
RTM1327A Key

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TRIMMER TO BOOKLETMAKER CONNEC-
TIONS:
1. Adjust the height of the trimmer so that the top
of the trimmerinfeed table isabout even with the
middle of the BookletMakers top dischargeroller
(see fig 6).
2. Position the trimmer behind the BookletMaker
so that the trimmer's infeed table iscentered with
the BookletMakers discharge, and slightlyaway
from the BookletMaker's top dischargeroller (see
figs.7&8).
3. Install the safety interlock key that is hanging
from the bottom of the back cover (see fig 9).
(Fig 6)
(Fig 7)
(Fig 8)
(Fig 9)

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DISCHARGE CONVEYOR TABLE:
Install discharge conveyor table per illustrations (figs
10, 11, & 12).
(Fig 10) (Fig 11)
(Fig 12)

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TRIMMER HEIGHT:
The height of the trimmer can be adjusted up or
down slightly byuse of the threaded adjustable cast-
ers and locking nuts on the bottom ofthe trimmer or
trimmer stand (fig 13).
SETUP
TRIM LENGTH:
To set the back stop assembly for the desired trim
length, loosen the two thumb screws (fig 14) and
slide the back stop assembly forward or backward
DISCHARGE TABLE ROLLERS:
Set the discharge table rollers forward for small
booklets or backward for large booklets. To adjust
the rollers, loosen thumb screws (fig 15), move roller
brackets to desired location, then retighten thumb
screws.
(Fig 13)
(Fig 14)
(Fig 15)
to the desired location. There is a pointer on the
side of the back stop assembly that points to a trim
length scale installed on the inside wall of the trim-
mer. Once located in the desired position tighten
the two thumb screws.

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CONTROL PANEL (figs. 16 & 17)
F E D C B A
(Fig 16)
A. Power On/Off: Green rocker switch turns on or
off power to the machine. Pilot light in switch
glows when power is on.
B. Start/Reset: Black rocker switch energizes control
circuit, which turns on motor. In addition, the
discharge conveyor will run and the work gate
will be raised as long as the switch is depressed.
Note: Opening the top guard shuts off the
machine. It must be restarted as above.
C. Emergency Stop: Cuts off power to the machine's
drive and control circuit when depressed. The
Emergency Stop botton locks in the down (off)
position until manually turned allowing it to pop
back up into the power on position. Restart
machine per B above.
D. Trimming On/Off: Selector switch chooses mode
of operation: "On" for trimming jobs or "Off" to
allow work to pass through without trimming.
E. Knife Change: Black rocker cycles the trimming
knife up and down as long as it is depressed.
(Fig 17)
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F. Paper Jam When Lit: Glows to indicate that there
is a paper jam.
G. Belt Drive: Rotary switch controls when the work
conveyor belts shut off after incoming work is
sensed. The choice range is 1 through 6. "1"
for quick shut off to "6" for maximum extended
running of the work conveyor belts after incoming
work is sensed.
(SK891C Scene 1)