Pressure Seal Group PS 100 User manual

Operator’s ManualOperator’s Manual
PS 100
Folder and Sealer
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.pressure-seal.com
Pressure Seal Group

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Contents
1. Introduction
Introduction to the PS100 ...............................1
Which Side Is Which? .................................2
How to use this manual ................................3
Safety precautions...................................4
Operating environment.................................4
Power requirements ..................................5
If the machine is damaged...............................5
2. Features
General ........................................7
Folder components ..................................8
Form guides ...................................8
Feed roll .....................................8
In-feed tray....................................8
Folding plates ..................................8
Folding rollers ..................................8
Operator controls ...................................9
Batch counter ..................................9
Illuminated Power Switch.............................9
Run switch....................................9
Stop switch ...................................10
Power and safety components ............................11
Mains lead ...................................11
Top cover....................................11
Sealing and stacking components ..........................11
Pressure bolts .................................11
Sealing rollers..................................11
Stacker .....................................11
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3. Set-up
Setting up the PS100.................................13
Removing the top cover ...............................14
Removing the folding plates .............................15
Setting up the folder .................................16
Setting the document stop ..............................16
Setting the adjustable document guide ........................18
Replacing the folding plates .............................19
First fold plate..................................19
Second fold plate ................................19
4. Operation
Operating the PS100 .................................21
Loading documents .................................22
Verifying folder settings .............................24
Processing forms ..................................25
Interrupting operation ..............................25
5. Operation Errors
Error Conditions ...................................27
Clearing Mishandled Documents ...........................28
When the stop light flashes ...........................28
If it is in either the first or second fold plate: ..................28
If the form is jammed in the sealing rollers: ...................30
Pressure bolt adjustment ...............................31
Troubleshooting ...................................32
6. Cleaning the machine
Cleaning procedure..................................35
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7. Specifications
Folder/Sealer Specifications .............................37
Construction ..................................37
Sealer......................................37
Size.......................................37
Weight .....................................37
Power .....................................37
Speed .....................................37
Environment ..................................37
Feeder Capacity.................................38
Colour .....................................38
Noise ......................................38
Document Specification ...............................38
Weights.....................................38
Sizes ......................................38
Fold Configuration ...............................38
Appendix A - Form Loading Guide
Appendix B - Form Curl
Service Visit Log
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1. Introduction
Introduction to the PS100
The PS100 folder/sealer produces finished mailable documents or “self-mailers” from
cut-sheet Pressure Seal documents. In one smooth operation the PS100 folds and seals
single sheets into self-mailers quickly and economically. Pressure activated cohesives
provide an instantly secure seal on the document, whether you use a “V”, “C” or “Z” fold.
Features of the PS100 folder/sealer include:
•Simple to load and operate
•Easy to change the fold style
•C, V, offset V and Z fold styles
•No adjustment required when changing the weight of forms used
•Automatic stop when the in-feed tray is empty
•In-feed forms counter with manual reset
•Paper flow error detection
This PS100 folder/sealer operator manual describes the set-up and operating instructions
for the PS100 folder/sealer. This manual is written as a reference for an operator who is
familiar with mailing operations and who has received some basic training in operating
the PS100.
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Figure 1:Types of fold produced

Which Side Is Which?
The terms “infeed”, “outfeed” and “operator side” are used throughout this manual to
identify the sides of the PS100 (see fig.2 below).
•The infeed is the side into which the documents are fed.
•The outfeed is the side out of which the finished mailers exit.
•The operator side of the PS100 is the side on your right when you’re facing the infeed
of the PS100.
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Figure 2:The sides of the machine

How to use this manual
Here is a summary of what is contained in this manual and where:
•Features (page 7) - describes the major components you use to set up and operate
the machine. New operators should read this section to gain a basic understanding of
how the machine works. Experienced operators should read this section when they
have a specific question about the function of a particular feature.
•Set-up (page 13) - outlines the tasks required to set up the machine. Provides easy
step procedures for removing the top cover and folding plates and setting up the
folder. New operators should read each procedure as they perform the task.
Experienced operators should refer to relevant parts of the procedure to find answers
to specific questions.
•Operation (page 21) - provides easy step-by-step procedures for loading and starting
the machine.
•Operation errors (page 27) - lists common operating problems and possible causes
and solutions.
•Cleaning (page 35) - provides details of the cleaning required to keep the machine in
the best possible condition.
•Specifications (page 37) - provides the technical details of the folder/sealer.
•Form loading guide (page 39) - explains how to load forms based on the form
design, type of fold, condition of forms (if they are curled or not - see Appendix B on
page ), and how the folded/sealed forms should be orientated when they reach the
conveyor.
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