Martin Yale 1217a User manual

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Martin Yale 1217a
Paper Folding
Machine

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1217A OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for your purchase of the Martin Yale Ind., model 1217A
Autofolder. With proper maintenance your unit is designed to provide you with
years of trouble-free service. Upon receiving the machine, take a good look at the outer
carton and make sure that there are no signs of shipping damage. If you feel that the
machine was damaged in shipping, call the shipping company immediately and request
an inspection. If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact the customer
service division at Martin Yale at 260-563-0641. Our professional staff will be happy to
assist you.
SPECIFICATIONS
Feed Speed …………………………………………………………………...Variable to 10,300*
Feed Table Paper Load Capacity……………………………………….…1 5/8”
Sheet Capacity (Stapled & Hand fed)…………………………………….20lbs. Bond –No more than three
Types of Folds………………………………………………………………..Letter, Single, Z, Double Parallel, French, Baronial.
Feeding Method………………………………………………………………Top Feed -Friction
Lightest Paper (Bond)……………………………………………………….18#
Heaviest Paper (Bond)………………………………………………………90#
Maximum Paper Size………………………………………………………..11 ¾” X 18”
Minimum Paper Size…………………………………………………………3 1/8” X 4”
Maximum Fold Length
First Fold……………………………………………………………………11 ½”
Second Fold……………………………………………………………….5 ¾”
Minimum Fold Length
First Fold…………………………………………………………………..2”
Second Fold……………………………………………………………….1 ½”
Electrical Specifications……………………………………………………120V 60 HZ
…………………………………………………………………………….Optional 220V 50 HZ
UL Approved………………………………………………………………….Yes
Working Dimensions………………………………………………………..42” X 17 ½” X 17”
Shipping Weight………………………………………………………………61#
*11” Sheets Per Hour
# 4
# 3
# 5
# 1

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Upon receiving the machine verify that you have the following components.
1.) 1217A Autofolder
2.) Feed Table Assembly W-A121708 (not shown)
3.) 2nd Fold Table W-A121707
4.) Receiving Tray W-A121702
5.) Accessory Pack (3/32” Allen, Instructions, Dejam Handle)
Once it is verified that you have all of the necessary components, unpack
each piece and put the packaging to the side. Always keep the packaging for the
machine, in case the need to move or reship the machine should arise. Note:
When removing machine from carton do not lift machine by the first fold table.
Also, do notlift or install the feed table by grabbing the paper guides. This could
cause them to bend which would result in folding offages.
Packaging Part Numbers:
1.) Carton M-S026201 (qty: 1)
2.) Folded Insert M-S026201-1(qty: 1)
3.) 15.88” x 14.5” Mat. M-S026201-2(qty: 2)
4.) Left End Cap M-S026201-3(qty: 1)
5.) Right End Cap M-S026201-4(qty: 1)
6.) Top Pad M-S026201-5(qty: 1)
7.) 3/32” Allen M-S012003 (qty: 1)
8.) Hand KnobM-S032009 (qty: 1)
9.) Handwheel Instr. M-S027043 (qty: 1)
10.) Manuf. Manual M-S027202 (qty: 1)
WHEN LIFTING
MACHINE ,USE
THE BOTTOM
EDGE OF REAR
OF MACHINE
AND WHITE
STRAP.
AT NO
POINT
HOLD THE
FEED
TABLE BY
THE BLACK
GUIDE
RAILS
DO NOT
REMOVE
MACHINE
BY THE
FIRST
FOLD
TABLE

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VERIFYING FUNCTION/START-UP
1.) Set the unit on a tabletop where you will have access to all sides of the
machine. At least 18” would be ideal.
2.) Unravel the power cord and plug into the wall. The power consumption
is 1.5A. This machine should be plugged into a 110/120VAC outlet. The
power supply should be dedicated.
3.) Turn the machine on to verify electrical function. If there is no power, reset
the circuit breaker and verify. If still no power, verify that the socket is live
by using some other device that you know to work. Repeat steps and
verify.
At this point if you still do not have any function of the machine, call your dealer
or the Technical Support Division at Martin Yale Industries, Inc. at 219-563-0641. Once
power to the machine has been verified, the unit can be assembled. Warning: failure
to read the instructions for assembly can cause damage to the unit.
RESETTABLE
CIRCUIT BREAKER
ON FEED TABLE
SIDE OF MACHINE

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FEED TABLE INSTALLATION
The feed table is installed onto the machine so that a cutout area on the bottom
of the table fits onto the pins in photo 1 on each side. NOTE: THE BOLT ON THE
BACK PIN CAN NOT BE ADJUSTED. You should begin by getting the front edge of
the table in between the side frames at the top of the machine. See photo #2.
Once this is done you can begin bringingthe table into the lower position as you
align the front edge with the inner support pins.
PHOTO # 1
FEED TABLE PINS PHOTO # 2
RETARDER
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW

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Once the feed table has been installed on the machine, use the thumbnut on the
bottom of the feed table to raise the small red wheel in the feed table so that it is
touching the orange one. There should not be any pressure between them, just
contact.
SECOND FOLD TABLE INSTALLATION
The second fold table should always be installed into the cavity beneath the feed
table (see photo 1). However, depending on the style of fold that is being done it can be
installed two ways. The aluminum deflector on the second fold table should be installed
facing the unit when there is going to be only one fold in the sheet. This is illustrated
photo #3.
Installation Area for
the Second Folding
Table.
Gro
oves for
Tie Rods
2
nd
Folding table
being installed
Aluminum
Deflector
End First
for a ½ Fold
Picture 2
Picture 1
Tie
Rods
Picture 3

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However, if there is going to be two folds in the sheet the aluminum deflector
should be facing out. To engage, simply position the table so that the two tie rods in
between the side frames of the machine will be in the cut -out grooves on the bottom of
the fold table (see photo #2 on previous page). It is important that this is done because
if the table is not properly positioned, the machine will produce jams and inaccurate
folds.
HANDWHEEL INSTALLATION
To install the handwheel on the machine, you will need the Allen wrench that was
provided with the unit. Refer to page one of the instructions if necessary.
When installing the
second fold table for
a tri-fold, it should
be put in so that the
rulers look upside
down to the
installer.
When installing the
second fold table for a
half fold, it should be
put in so that the
rulers look right side
up to the installer.
When setting the folds for
the unit, be careful not to
over tighten the adjustment
knobs on the paper stops.
Install the
hand
wheel with the set
screw tightened to
the flat area.

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The hand wheel should be installed on the machine so that the set screw is
tightened down onto the flat side of the shaft. Make sure that it is strongly applied. This
will allow you to rotate the folding rollers of the machine by hand. If the set screw is not
tightened to the flat side of the shaft, it can damage the machine. NOTE: if you have
not removed the piece of paper from the folding rollers of the machine yet, please
do so at this time.
SETTING THE FEED SYSTEM
NOTE: A continuous run can only be done with single sheets, or properly stapled
sets.
1. Lower the red wheel in the feed table until there is light between it and the
orange one.
2. Turn unit on. Hold piece of stock to be ran in between wheels. Slowly raise red
wheel until sheet is pulled in.
3. Power down and set three pieces of stock to be tested in feed tray. Turn unit
back on, it should take them one at a time. If the sheets do not feed at all, the
red wheel is too high, if it tries to take more than one, the wheel is too low.
Readjust as necessary.
PROPER LOADING OF PAPER
To properly load the machine, the stack of paper should be put in the machine in
a reverse –fan. This means that the top sheet should be at the threshold of the orange
wheel, and each sheet underneath should be a little further back. This will allow the
machine to pull off the top of the stack in a continuous fashion. It does not need to be
extreme. A ½” stack should be fanned out ½” from left to right (see photo).
Once the stock is placed into the machine, it will have a slight tendency toslide
back together. Do not attempt to prevent this, it should not be a factor. The paper
guides should not pinch the paper, there should be 1/16” clearance on each side.
TYPES OF FOLDS
1. Single Fold (Half Fold) Style
In order to do a half fold, the 2nd folding table should be reversed (see photo).
When reversed, the paper bounces off of the aluminum deflector instead of
entering the slot on the opposite side.

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Once the fold table is reversed the setting on it does not matter. Adjust the 1st
fold table paper stop for proper folding. You will find a fold chart on the receiving
tray with common settings. The settings are only approximate, some
adjustment may be necessary for the best fold quality.
NOTE: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE FOLD TABLE THUMB KNOBS.
Double Fold (Letter Fold)
In order to do a double fold, the 2nd folding table should be installed with the
slotted end first (see photo on previous page). Adjust both the first and the
second fold table appropriately for proper fold. You will find afold chart on the
receiving tray of the machine with common settings. The fold table settings are
only approximate. Some readjustment may be necessary for optimum fold
quality.
RIGHT ANGLE FOLD
Folding paper at a right angle, or having a fold in two directions, can be done two
different ways on the machine.
SINGLE SHEET
1. Set feed system for stock (8 ½” X 11”, 8 ½” X 14”, 11” X 17”) and run through
machine for proper single fold.
2. Readjust the feed guides of the machine so that the folded edge of the stock will
be as close to the orange feed wheel as possible.
3. Readjust the first fold table for proper fold.
4. Readjust the feed system to accommodate folded stock.
5. Run a test piece and verify proper feed.
MULTIPLE SHEET (3 Sheets Max., 20LB BOND)
1. Lower retarder completely, hand feed each set for proper single fold.
2. Readjust 1st fold table, set feed guides so that folded edge will be as close to
orange wheel as possible.
3. Run stock, handfed, one set at a time.

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STAPLED SETS
Stapled sets are not recommended on the unit due to damaging the folding
rollers over a period of time. However, these can be ran by stapling each set in both of
the upper corners. The staples should be parallel to the top edge of the sheet. An
alternative to this would be to lower the red wheel completely and hand feeding the sets
one at a time (unstapled).
STACKING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
The stacking wheel length can be adjusted by sliding the wheels to the
appropriate location (see photo)
When setting the stacking wheels, set them so that exiting force of the fold rollers
will force the leading edge of the folded document under the stacking wheels. If the
document lands on the conveyors completely before starting under the stacking wheels,
it will not work correctly. An example would be; the folded document comes out of the
machine 3 2/3” wide the stacking wheels should be around 3 ½” from the exit of the unit.
Some experimentation may be necessary. When the wheels are properly adjusted,
they will allow the document to exit the machine in a uniform manner.

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MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATON
For each 20 hours of machine operation, lubricate the bushings of the
machine with a medium grade lubricant.
CLEANING
For each twenty hours of operation, clean the folding rollers of the unit
with Rubber Roller Cleaner. This is typically done with a Scotch-Brite pad and an old
cotton cloth. Wrinkled paper is a common sign of dirty rollers.
SERVICE
From time to time the retarder on the unit have to be loosened up and rotated to
a new side, and then firmly retightened. When the orange wheel becomes smooth, it
will need to be replaced.