Neopost FO-1 User manual

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FOLD UNIT FO
OPERATOR MANUAL
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1. FUNCTION
The fold unit FO is used to fold documents received from a
transport unit TR or from a feed unit FE. It delivers the folded
material to the inserter or to the transport unit.
The document(s) can be folded once or twice. If required
documents can pass without being folded.

Before using this machine thoroughly read the
operating instructions. In the European Union an
operator manual printed in the national
language(s), as well as an original operator manual
are supplied with the machine. If it is not, contact
your authorized distributor.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This machine is only to be operated by fully trained
personnel. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility
for injuries caused by unauthorized operation.
The opening of covers (except the top cover) must be
carried out only by a skilled and authorized person
who is aware of the hazard involved. The machine will
not operate with the top cover opened.
Keep long hair, fingers, jewellery, etc. away from
turning parts of the machine.
USED SYMBOLS
In this manual the following symbols are used.
Warning, this symbol indicates a wrong action
which can cause a hazard to health or
damage the machine.
Warning, this symbol indicates a hazard to life
because of high voltage.
NOTE Additional information
Fig. 2
2. GENERAL
2.1 Operating controls
In the fold unit are 5 folding rollers, 1 through 5, turning
in the direction of the arrows. The document is fed
between the fold rollers 1 and 2, into fold plate “b” as
far as the paper stop “p”. As rollers 1 and 2 continue
transporting the paper, the paper will buckle against the
rollers 2 and 3 and will be gripped and folded by these
rollers (II in fig.2). The paper with the first fold made is
now transported via fold rollers 2, 3 and 4 into fold plate
“a” as far as the paper stop “a”. Here the same will
happen with the end result that the document will leave
the unit via fold rollers 4 and 5 with two folds (III in fig.
2). Both paper stops “p” and “q” are adjustable, to set
the position of the fold.
If only one fold is needed, this is achieved by closing one
of the two fold plates, whereby the paper bypasses the
closed plate. Plate “b” can be closed electrically or by or
by means of knob B (fig. 3). Fold plate “a” can be closed
by placing a deflector (see fig. 6).
Fig. 3
2.2 Operating controls
A:hand knob for manual operation
B:knob for closing/opening fold plate b
C:blue coloured stop
D:knob for adjusting fold plate “b”
E:knob for adjusting fold plate “a”
F:no fold selector
The no fold selector F must always be in the upper
position. Except when the fold unit is combined with
some multi-station configurations. In the down position
the no fold selector enables documents to pass under the
fold unit. Refer to the transport unit operator manual for
further details.
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Switch off the inserter before disconnecting or
connecting modules. Damage will result if the
inserter power is not switched off before
connecting or disconnecting
Fig. 4 Fig. 5
3. INSTALLATION
Installing the fold unit on a transport unit
When installing the fold unit over a transport unit, install
the machine in the following way.
• The fold unit is placed in the position directly against
the collating area (as shown in fig. 5)
• Lift the fold unit over the transport track and lower the
machine untill it clicks into place. The 12-pole
connector is self guiding and the electrical connection
is made automatically.
After attaching, the left- and right-hand side is
automatically locked. To remove the fold unit, push both
locks C (fig. 4) situated at the underside of each panel
with the finger tips to the inside. Then lift the unit.
CONTENTS
Section Page
1. FUNCTION 1
2. GENERAL 2
2.1 The principle of folding 2
2.2 Opening controls 2
3. INSTALLATION 3
4. ADJUSTMENTS 4
4.1 Preparations 4
4.2 Setting the deflector 4
4.3 Folding once 4
4.4 Folding twice 5
4.5 No fold 7
5. FAULT FINDING 8
5.1 Clearing stoppages 8
5.2 Operator trouble shooting 8
6. MAINTENANCE 8
6.1 Servicing 8
6.2 General cleaning 8
7. SPECIFICATIONS 9
Installing the fold unit directly to the inserter
When installing the fold unit directly to the inserter, install
the machine in the following way.
• Place the connecting cable of the inserter to the front of
the inserter.
• Place both hands respectively under the left and the
right-hand side panel of the fold unit.
• Lift the fold unit above the slotted holes of bracket A
(see fig. 4) and lower the fold unit until it has been
attached correctly. Ensure that the guide spring B slides
into the inserter. Both sides are now locked.
• When installing a fold unit directly to the inserter, the
electrical connection is not automatically made. How to
make the electrical connection depends on the type of
fold unit used. For the FO-1 a special connection cable
is fitted to the folder. The connector with pins must be
connected to the connection cord of the inserter. The
other connector must be connected to the feed unit (FE)
placed against the fold unit.For the FO-2A the
connecting cable of the inserter must be connected to
the folder. The connecting cable of the folder must be
connected to the feed unit (FE).
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4. ADJUSTMENTS
4.1 Preparations
Fold a document by hand, so it fits the envelope and the
address is shown correctly behind the window. Check
whether it was necessary to fold the document once or
twice.
4.2 Setting the deflector
The deflector A can be set in two positions “c” and “d”,
visible in window C (fig. 7). To adjust the deflector, pull the
casing D (fig. 7) with fold plates straight up out of the
machine. Then pull out the deflector and replace it on the
pins in the desired position (see fig. 6). Then replace the
casing with fold plates.
4.3 Folding once
To make one fold only, normally the fold
plate “a” is used. Set the fold plate as
described below.
• Check if deflector A (fig. 6) is placed in
position “d”. If not, see “4.2 Setting the
deflector” for adjusting the position of the
deflector.
• Place knob B (fig. 7) in position “d”.
• Place the bottom side of the document
against the blue coloured stop of fold plate
“a” (see fig. 7).
• Put the blue coloured fold length indicator
against the fold by loosening the finger screw
and shifting it sideways.
• Fasten the finger knob.
• Feed the documents with the address down
and trailing to the inserter.
Fine adjustment of the address position
To change the address position behind the
envelope window up or down, move the fold
length indicator “a” in the direction of the
arrow. Arrow up means address position to
the bottom of the envelope.
Sometimes it is desirable to use fold plate “b” instead of fold
plate “a” to make one fold only. In this case the deflector must
be in position “c” instead of position “d”. See “4.2 Setting
the deflector” on how to adjust the position of the deflector.
Fig.6 Fig. 7
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4.4 Folding twice
Standard letter fold
To make a standard letter fold, fold plate
“a” and “b” are used. Set the machine as
described below.
• Check if deflector A (fig. 6) is placed in
position “d”. If not, see “4.2 Setting the
deflector” for adjusting the position of the
deflector.
• Place knob B in position “c”.
• Place the folded document against the blue
coloured stop of fold plate “a” (fig. 8).
• Put the blue coloured fold length indicator
against the other end by loosening the
finger knob and pushing it sideways. (fig.
8).
• Fasten the finger knob.
• Unfold the document and place the bottom side against
the blue coloured stop of fold plate “b” (fig. 9).
• Put the blue coloured fold length indicator against the first
fold measured from the bottom (fig. 9).
• Fasten the finger knob.
• Feed the documents with the address down and trailing
to the inserter.
Fine adjustment of the address position
To change the address position behind the
envelope window up or down, move the fold
length indicator “b” in the direction of the
arrow. Arrow up means address position to
the bottom of the envelope.
Fig.8 Fig.9
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