GBC DIGITAL FEEDER, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Page 1: ...DIGITAL FEEDER OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ... 4151 Anderson Road DeForest WI 53532 Revision Ph 608 246 8844 Fx 608 246 8645 DIGITAL FEEDER OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL February 2000 GBC Pro Tech Do not duplicate without written permission Part number 930 042 ...

Page 3: ... Tech assumes no liability arising from infringements of patents or any other rights of third parties This publication is copyrighted 2000 by GBC Pro Tech All rights reserved The information contained in this publication is proprietary and may not be reproduced stored transmitted or transferred in whole or in part in any form without the prior and express written permission of GBC Pro Tech The fol...

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Page 5: ...February 2000 Fax Correspondence Fax number 608 246 8645 Date To Sean Flood GBC Pro Tech 4151 Anderson Road DeForest WI 53532 From Company Address Phone number Fax number Re Digital Feeder Operations and Maintenance Manual 930 042 Section Page Correction s Additional comments ...

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Page 7: ...s Section 1 Safety 1 1 Symbols 1 1 1 2 Safety features 1 1 1 3 Installation 1 3 1 4 Operations 1 8 1 5 Getting started 1 9 1 6 Troubleshooting 1 10 1 7 Maintenance 1 11 1 8 Label locations 1 12 Figure 1 8 1 Label Location 1 13 Section 2 Warranty 2 1 Limited warranty information 2 1 2 2 Exclusions to the warranty 2 1 ...

Page 8: ...ations 3 1 General 3 1 3 2 Consumables 3 1 3 3 Function 3 2 3 4 Electrical 3 2 3 5 Dimensions 3 3 Figure 3 5 1 Digital Feeder 3 4 Figure 3 5 2 Conveyor 3 5 Section 4 Installation 4 1 Pre installation check list 4 1 Figure 4 1 1 Suggested floor layout 4 2 Figure 4 1 2 Optional cutter manual 4 3 4 2 Know your machine 4 4 ...

Page 9: ...ebruary 2000 4 3 Unpacking 4 5 4 4 Shrink wrapped 4 6 4 5 Crated 4 7 4 6 Set up 4 9 4 7 Leveling 4 13 4 8 Connections 4 15 4 9 Safety check 4 18 4 10 Control panel check 4 23 Section 5 Operations 5 1 Control panel 5 1 Figure 5 1 2 Control panel 5 5 5 2 Emergency 5 6 5 3 Job programming 5 8 ...

Page 10: ...ting started 6 1 Loading the sheet stack 6 1 6 2 Adjusting the guides 6 2 6 3 Making the adjustments 6 5 6 4 Setting the controls 6 6 Section 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 Troubleshooting guide 7 1 7 1 1 Troubleshooting guide chart 7 2 Section 8 Maintenance 8 1 Maintenance schedule 8 1 8 2 Clean the cabinets and covers 8 2 ...

Page 11: ...Page V Table of Contents Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual GBC Pro Tech February 2000 8 3 Cleaning the control panel 8 3 8 4 Emptying the water trap 8 3 ...

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Page 13: ... Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury or alerts against unsafe practices or alerts against actions which could damage the product WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in serious injury DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or ...

Page 14: ...rviceengineermustbe of competent nature trained and qualified to GBC Pro Tech standards to fulfill that job This person will have completedandpassedthefullservicetrainingcoursefrom GBC Pro Tech AnyGBCTechnician GBCSpecialist and or GBCPro TechTechnicianthathasbeenthroughtheGBC Pro Techservicetrainingcourse An important feature of the Digital Feeder is the emergencystopandlimitswitches RefertoFigur...

Page 15: ...llation Thefollowingsymbolsarepositioned atvarious points in Section 4 Installation CAUTION Failure to follow the pre installation check list can result in damage to the cutter WARNING The Digital Feeder is a large and heavy piece of equipment It is necessary to employ LICENSED RIGGERS ONLY to move the machine The machine is not designed to be tipped up or sideways in any way Such action disturbs ...

Page 16: ... The machine may arrive shrink wrapped or in a plywood crate on a skid Please follow the unpacking procedure that pertains to your method of shipment WARNING The unpacking process requires at least two people You can be severely injured crushed or cause damage to the equipment INFORMATION Claims for shipping damages must be handled between your insurance company and the shipping compnay CAUTION Do...

Page 17: ...warranty does not cover malfunction of the equipment due to mishandling and or tipping GBC Pro Tech bears no responsibility for personal injury or damage due to moving the feeder improperly INFORMATION CAUTION Do not use a knife or other sharp objects to remove the strapping ties from around the machine You can cause damage to the equipment WARNING Always use safe and proper lifting practices when...

Page 18: ...stments INFORMATION The JUN AIR compressor will not work for the feeder due to lack of air volume INFORMATION Both ends of the encoder cable are identical INFORMATION Do not pinch the pneumatic tubing when using zip ties to route Pinching will constrain the air flow WARNING Do not wear ties loose fit clothing or dangling jewelry while operating or servicing the feeder These items can get caught in...

Page 19: ...he fully closed and locked position INFORMATION The encoder is attached to the upper pull roller on the Explorer 107 INFORMATION The encoder on the Explorer 107 sets the speed of the feeder to match INFORMATION The Explorer 107 E STOPS will stop the feeder Once the upper pull roller is engaged and turning the feeder will resume running INFORMATION The feeder will only operate if the Explorer 107 i...

Page 20: ...um will stop INFORMATION If vacuum is ON and OFF is pressed under RUN the feeding head unit will stop at its current position INFORMATION Vacuum ON will only operate if RUN is ON Vacuum ON can be pressed to simultaneously engage with RUN ON INFORMATION When vacuum OFF is pressed the feeding head unit will complete its cycle before stopping INFORMATION Refer to Section 5 3 Job programming to store ...

Page 21: ...er will only operate if the Explorer 107 is running and the sheet stack limit switch is engaged INFORMATION All E STOPS Feeder and Explorer 107 must be in the unlatched position INFORMATION A minimum sheet stack height of 3 in 7 6 cm is required for loading INFORMATION This will allow you to adjust the belts without feeding web through the laminator WARNING Inform persons around the machine that y...

Page 22: ... 6 Troubleshooting Thefollowingsymbolsarepositioned at various points in Section 7 Troubleshooting WARNING Do not wear ties loose fit clothing or dangling jewelry while operating or servicing the feeder These items can get caught in the machine and choke you or you can be crushed DANGER At no time should remove any covers or panels in an attempt to perform repairs or adjustments DANGER At no time ...

Page 23: ...lease follow the instructions pertaining to the step you are performing INFORMATION DANGER At no time should remove any covers or panels in an attempt to perform repairs or adjustments ELECTRICAL SHOCK Remove power from the feeder before cleaning You can be severely shocked killed or cause a fire ELECTRICAL SHOCK Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners on the feeder Do not spill liquid of any kind o...

Page 24: ...IONE WARNUNG Electrical shock hazard Do not open No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Kans op elektrische schok Niet openen Bevatgeen door gebruik te repareren onderdelen Door bevoegd service personeel laten repareren Pericolo di scarica elettrica Nessuna parte riparabile dall utente Chiamare un servizio di riparazioni qualificato SpannungsfUhren de Teile...

Page 25: ...ende Teile Fur service bitte an qualifiziertes Service Personal wenden WARNING ACHTUNG MISE EN GARDE Moving parts can crush and cut Do not operate with door open WARNING ACHTUNG MISE EN GARDE Moving parts can crush and cut Do not operate with door open MUCHO CUIDADO Riesgo de choque electrico No abra Adentro no hay piezas reparables para el usuario Mantenimiento solamente para personal calificado ...

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Page 27: ...Thiswarrantyspecificallydoesnotcoverdamage to the beltss caused by knives razor blades other sharp objectsorimproperuseofthemachine Warrantyrepair orreplacementdoesnotextendthewarrantybeyond the initial one year period from the date of delivery CAUTION Unauthorized customer alterations will void this warranty THE WARRANTY MADE HEREIN IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ...

Page 28: ... should be fully aware of all aspects of safety withregardstolaminationequipment Anycommissioningorserviceengineermustbe of competent nature trained and qualified to GBC Pro Tech standards to fulfill that job This person will have completedandpassedthefullservicetrainingcoursefrom GBC Pro Tech AnyGBCTechnician GBCSpecialist and or GBCPro TechTechnicianthathasbeenthroughtheGBC Pro Techservicetraini...

Page 29: ...fficient and self dependent feeding system to acompany the high speed Explorer 107 Laminator Interactive operation LCD module control panel Automatic adjusted speed control Vaccuum head is driven by a stepper motor All functions are controlled by microprocessors 9 programmable job memory locations Sheet sizes and gap are displayed Vaccuum head can be independently adjusted Automatic feeding 8 5 in...

Page 30: ...ontrol 3 4 Electrical United States Europe Wattage consumption Amperage draw 800 lbs Maximum 362 kgm 3 in minimum 7 6 cm 14 in maximum 35 6 cm Equal to the laminator 1 2 horse power drive motor Bi directional D C motor Left side mounted control panel 110 VAC 60 Hz single phase 10 amps 220 240 VAC Wye 3 phase 3 amps phase 805 watts Drive motor 7amps ...

Page 31: ...Feeder unit Conveyor 24 vdc Crated 350 lbs 159 kg Uncrated 200 lbs 91 kg 62 in L x 48 in W x 63 in H 157 cm L x 122 cm W x 160 cm H 54 5 in H x 39 5 in W x 97 in L 138 cm H x 100 cm W x 246 cm L 54 5 in H x 39 5 in W x 47 25 in L 138 cm H x 100 cm W x 120 cm L Refer to Figure 3 5 1 Digital Feeder 8 5 in H x 34 5 in W x 51 in L 22 cm H x 88 cm W x 130 cm L Refer to Figure 3 5 2 Conveyor ...

Page 32: ...Specifications Page 3 4 Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual GBC Pro Tech February 2000 Figure 3 5 1 Digital Feeder 47 25 in 120 cm 39 5 in 100 cm 42 5 in 108 cm 12 in 30 cm ...

Page 33: ...Specifications Page 3 5 Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual GBC Pro Tech February 2000 Figure 3 5 2 Conveyor 34 5 in 88 cm 51 in 130 cm 8 5 in 22 cm ...

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Page 35: ...installation site Is there ample room for the Digital Feeder A work area must be established that allows for unrestricted movement around the Digital F e e d e r a n d p r o v i d e s s p a c e f o r e f f i c i e n t m a t e r i a l f l o w F i g u r e 4 1 1 illustrates a typical machine area layout Electrical requirements The Digital Feeder operates on 110 VAC 15 amp service The plug is standard...

Page 36: ...Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual GBC Pro Tech February 2000 Figure 4 1 1 Suggested Floor Layout 36 in 91 cm 36 in 91 cm 13 ft 4 m 17 ft 5 2 m 90 0 Squared to the Explorer 107 48 in 122 cm 47 in 119 cm 42 in 107 cm 27 in 69 cm ...

Page 37: ...d Maintenance Manual GBC Pro Tech February 2000 Figure 4 1 2 Optional cutter Layout 36 in 91 cm 36 in 91 cm 25 ft 7 6 m 13 ft 4 m 24 in 61 cm 47 in 119 cm 42 in 107 cm 27 in 69 cm 36 in 91 cm 48 in 122 cm 39 in 99 cm 18 ft 5 5 m 10 ft 3 m 11 ft 3 2 m ...

Page 38: ...eeding rollers Feeding head unit Control panel Sheet table Electrical box Feeding idler Front right side guide Front left side guide Table limit switches Leveling pad Center guide Right guide Conveyor drive sprocket cover Left guide Stack height limit switch Figure 4 2 3 Feeding head unit Vacuum cups Rear right side guide Right paper spring plate Vacuum cup heaight adjust knob Left paper spring pl...

Page 39: ...ble 4 3 Unpacking INFORMATION ALL SHIPMENTS ARE EX WORKS At our dock title passes to the buyer Please review your insurance coverage prior to shipment as you are responsible for all subsequent freight charges and risks INFORMATION Before signing the Bill of Lading you should inspect the crate and or pallet for signs of damage or missing items if applicable make note of this on the Bill of Lading I...

Page 40: ...ousshipping damages upon receipt INFORMATION Claims for shipping damages must be handled between your insurance company and the shipping compnay b Carefullyunwraptheshrinkwrapfromaround theDigitalFeeder CAUTION Do not use an open blade to cut the shrink wrap from the machine You can cause damge to the equipment c Move all packing materials to a safe distance from the equipment and dispose of prope...

Page 41: ... crate and then the sides in the order shown in Figure 4 5 1 CAUTION Do not allow the top to fall into the crate It can damage the feeder INFORMATION Do not put packing screws on the floor They can cause problems when trying to roll the feeder into position or you can become injured if stepped on CAUTION A second person must support the side labeled 5 in Figure 4 5 1 It can fall and damage the Fee...

Page 42: ...turbs the exact alignment of the moving parts of the machine and requires extensive realignment You can be crushed or seriously injured GBC Pro Tech s warranty does not cover malfunction of the equipment due to mishandling and or tipping GBC Pro Tech bears no responsibility for personal injury or damage due to moving the feeder improperly INFORMATION e Inspectthemachineforanyobviousshipping damage...

Page 43: ...eeder approximately 49 inches 124 cm from the front of the Explorer 107Laminator 49 in 124 cm b Remove the accessory bag secured to the top of the conveyor and set it aside for now Accessory bag contents Thirteen 13 Metal balls One 1 Encoder cable One 1 pneumatic hose c Cut the two banding straps securing the conveyor to the sheet table of the feeder Refer to Figure 4 6 1 Banding straps CAUTION Do...

Page 44: ...latches on the front safety shieldtowardthecenterofthelaminator Safety latches d Use a second person to assist with lifting the conveyor off of the sheet table Set the conveyor near the laminator Refer to Figure 4 6 2 Sliding the conveyor out WARNING Always use safe and proper lifting practices when lifting heavy objects You can become seriously injured or crushed Figure 4 6 2 Sliding the conveyor...

Page 45: ... of the laminator Locator latches INFORMATION The Explorer 107 pressure plate will not be used in conjunction with the Digital Feeder d Remove the pressure plate and set in a safe placeawayfromthelaminator e Pull the two safety latches on the feed table toward the center of the laminator Bottom view of feed table Safety latches f Lift the table from the front and pull out away from the laminator S...

Page 46: ...yor to the front of the feeder c The third person will push the feeder forward whilethetwopeoplesupportingtheconveyor align it to the two support bars on the laminator NIP ROL LERS SUB HEA TER S TEM PE RA TU RE CO NT RO L Support bars d Replace the conveyor drive sprocket cover and secure with the two screws using the 2 Phillipsscrewdriver e Insert the safety key attached to the conveyor intothein...

Page 47: ...nches Second person Control side to drive side a Verifythatthefeederhassufficientroomaround it to load paper walk around and service if necessary INFORMATION One person will read the level while the other person makes the necessary adjustments b Position the level on top of the cross bar along the front side of the feeder Refer to Figure 4 7 1 Front side Figure 4 7 1 Front side Level c With two 19...

Page 48: ...a Position the level on the control side Refer to Figure 4 7 4 Control side Figure 4 7 4 Control side Level b With two 19 mm wrenches adjust the foot bolts so that the control side is even from front to back Refer to Figure 4 7 2 Foot bolt c Position the level on the drive side Refer to Figure 4 7 5 Drive side Figure 4 7 5 Drive side Level d With two 19 mm wrenches adjust the foot bolts so that th...

Page 49: ...onnecting them Any damage cable or hose should be replacedimmediately Power Thefeedersplugrequiresagroundedthreeprong receptacle This unit operates on standard 110 VAC a Connect the power cord from the electrical box of the feeder to its proper receptacle Power cord Conveyor drive cable a Connect the conveyor drive cable from the feeders electrical box to the conveyors drive box Refer to Figure 4 ...

Page 50: ...ting connector GBC P N 330600 a Connect air to the air filter mounted on the feeder near the electrical box Connect air here INFORMATION The JUN AIR compressor will not work for the feeder due to lack of air volume Encoder The encoder cable allows the laminator and the feeder to communicate as one unit The laminator will determine the speed of the feeder a Remove the encoder cable from the accesso...

Page 51: ...metal balls from the accessory bag b Place one metal ball into each of the holes in the position bar on the sheet guide assembly Optional cutter The GBC Explorer System is composed of the GBC Digital Feeder GBC Explorer 107 Laminator and the GBC Digital Cutter The feeding headunitofthefeederisequippedwithasparenozzleto provide air to the cutter a Remove the pneumatic hose from the accessory bag b ...

Page 52: ...ir flow 4 9 Safety check Thesafetycheckwillensurethatallsafetydevices andinterlockswitchesarefunctioningproperly Referto Section 5 Operations for detailed explanation of the controlpanel WARNING Do not wear ties loose fit clothing or dangling jewelry while operating or servicing the feeder These items can get caught in the machine and choke you or you can be crushed WARNING If a safety feature is ...

Page 53: ...from the sheet table when raising or lowering You may be crushed a Press POWER to on the feeder Power ON OFF b Press TABLE under TAB on the feeder controlpanel TABLE STOP Sheet table stops once the table upper limit switch is engaged Refer to Figure 4 9 1 Limits switches Anaudiblebeepingwillsounduntilthetable limitswitchisdeactivated Figure 4 9 1 Limit switches Upper limit Lower limit ...

Page 54: ...r limit switch is reset d Loosen the left and right head unit adjust knobs and slide the feeding head unit to its far most back position Right head unit adjust knob Feeding head unit Left head unit adjust knob e Position a 3 inch 7 6 cm stack of 8 5 x 11 inch paper 21 6 x 27 9 cm on the sheet table flushandcenteragainstthecenterguide Sheet stack Center guide f Press TABLE on the feeder control pan...

Page 55: ...s POWER to I on the Explorer 107 ROLL LAMINATOR Model Explorer 107 Input voltage 220V 60Hz Input current 27A Power cunsuption 5 800 W Temperature range Up to 160 o C Current rating of circuit breaker 30 A Max laminating width 1075 mm Serial No Made in Korea Fabrique En Coree S T O P E M E R GE N C Y Power b Lower the pull roller on the Explorer 107 INFORMATION The encoder is attached to the upper ...

Page 56: ...r RUN ON OFF g Push in the E STOP located below the feeders ON OFF Push in Power to the feeder control panel is removed d Rotate the E STOP clockwise to reset Rotate Power to the feeder control panel is restored INFORMATION The Explorer 107 E STOPS will stop the feeder Once the upper pull roller is engaged and turning the feeder will resume running INFORMATION The feeder will only operate if the E...

Page 57: ...ghRUNandVACUUMcommandshave been pressed in previous steps press them again in this proceduretoconfirmthedisplaychanges RUN a Press RUN ON An audible beep sounds andthe ON isilluminated RUN ON OFF Displayshows DIGITAL FEEDER GBC RUN ON VAC OFF JOB 1 TABLE STOP SHEET 7 28 32 GAP 00 32 b Press RUN OFF An audible beep sounds andthe ON lightextinguishes RUN ON OFF Displayshows DIGITAL FEEDER GBC RUN OF...

Page 58: ...ightextinguishes VACUUM ON OFF Displayshows DIGITAL FEEDER GBC RUN OFF VAC OFF JOB 1 TABLE STOP SHEET 7 28 32 GAP 00 32 JOB a Press JOB An audible beep sounds per press and the numeric value for job increases Maximuminputvalueis9 JOB MEM Displayshows DIGITAL FEEDER GBC RUN OFF VAC OFF JOB 9 TABLE STOP SHEET 7 28 32 GAP 00 32 b Press JOB An audible beep sounds per press and the numeric value for jo...

Page 59: ... per press and the numeric value for job begins flashing JOB MEM Displayshows DIGITAL FEEDER GBC RUN OFF VAC OFF JOB 1 TABLE STOP SHEET 7 28 32 GAP 00 32 INFORMATION Refer to Section 5 3 Job programming to store parameters TABLE a Press Table An audible beeps once per press The sheet table begins to travel in an upwarddirection TABLE STOP Displayshows DIGITAL FEEDER GBC RUN OFF VAC OFF JOB 1 TABLE...

Page 60: ...AC OFF JOB 1 TABLE STOP SHEET 7 28 32 GAP 00 32 c Press Table An audible beeps once per press The sheet table begins to travel in a downwarddirection TABLE STOP Displayshows DIGITAL FEEDER GBC RUN OFF VAC OFF JOB 1 TABLE DOWN SHEET 7 28 32 GAP 00 32 d Press Table STOP An audible beeps once per press The sheet table stops traveling in a downwarddirection TABLE STOP Displayshows DIGITAL FEEDER GBC R...

Page 61: ...E STOP SHEET 99 31 32 GAP 00 32 b Press SHEET An audible beeps once per press Press and hold five repetitious beeps soundandtheinputvalueautomatically decreases Minimum input is 7 28 32 SHEET Displayshows DIGITAL FEEDER GBC RUN OFF VAC OFF JOB 1 TABLE STOP SHEET 7 28 32 GAP 00 32 GAP f Press GAP An audible beeps once per press Press and hold five repetitious beeps soundandtheinputvalueautomaticall...

Page 62: ...al GBC Pro Tech February 2000 g Press GAP An audible beeps once per press Press and hold five repetitious beeps soundandtheinputvalueautomatically decreases Minimuminputis00 32 GAP Displayshows DIGITAL FEEDER GBC RUN OFF VAC OFF JOB 1 TABLE STOP SHEET 7 28 32 GAP 00 32 ...

Page 63: ...control side of the machine Refer to Figure 5 1 1 Control panel The control panel is separated into six groupings RUN VACUUM JOB TABLE SHEET and GAP When POWER is pressed to the display panel will indicate the last JOB number SHEET size and GAP entered before power was removed Figure 5 1 1 Control panel location DIGITAL FEEDER GBC RUN OFF VAC OFF JOB 1 TABLE STOP SHEET 7 28 32 GAP 00 32 JOB M E M ...

Page 64: ...RMATION If vacuum is ON and OFF is pressed under RUN the feeding head unit will stop at its current position 3 VACUUM ON When pressed illuminates and engages the air and the feeding head unit drive motor VACUUM ON OFF INFORMATION Vacuum ON will only operate if RUN is ON Vacuum ON can be pressed to simultaneously engage with RUN ON 4 VACUUM OFF When pressed stops the air and the feeding head unit d...

Page 65: ... 1 JOB MEM 7 JOB MEM When pressed selects the job number displayed for storing parameters JOB MEM INFORMATION Refer to Section 5 3 Job programming to store paramenters WARNING Keep hands and feet away from the sheet table when raising or lowering You may be crushed 8 Table When pressed engages the sheet table drive motor to travel in an upward direction TABLE STOP 9 TABLE When pressed engages the ...

Page 66: ...um sheet size is 40 in 102 cm SHEET 12 SHEET When pressed decreases the sheet size in increments of 1 32 of an inch The minimum sheet size is 11 in 28 cm SHEET 13 GAP When pressed increases the gap size in increments of 1 32 of an inch The maximum gap size is 64 32 in GAP 14 GAP When pressed decreases the gap size in increments of 1 32 of an inch The minimum gap size is 00 32 in GAP Refer to Figur...

Page 67: ...ntenance Manual GBC Pro Tech February 2000 Figure 5 1 2 Control panel DIGITAL FEEDER GBC RUN OFF VAC OFF JOB 1 TABLE STOP SHEET 7 28 32 GAP 00 32 JOB MEM RUN ON OFF VACUUM ON OFF SHEET GAP TABLE STOP 2 5 6 1 3 4 7 7 12 9 13 8 10 11 Control panel display ...

Page 68: ... Figure 5 2 2 Explorer 107 E STOPs are located before operating the equipment Figure 5 2 1 Feeder E STOP E STOP Figure 5 2 2 Explorer 107 E STOPs HOT COLD COLD HOT MEAS NIP RO LLE RS HOT MEAS COLD MEAS SU B HE ATE RS MEAS TE MP ER AT UR E CO NT RO L UP PE R HE AT RO LLE R LO WE R HE AT RO LLE R HOT COLD E STOP ROLL LAMINATOR Model Explorer 107 Input voltage 220V 60Hz Input current 27A Power cunsup...

Page 69: ... Speed OFF OFF to stop the Explorer 107 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 MOTOR SPEED ON OFF REVERSE d Resolve the emergency situation e Reset the E STOP by rotating 1 4 turn clockwise on the feeder S T O P E M ERGEN C Y Unlatch f Press VACUUM ON VACUUM ON OFF g Press RUN ON RUN ON OFF h Press Motor Speed ON ON The feeder starts along with the Explorer 107 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 MOTOR SPEED ON OFF REVERSE i Re...

Page 70: ...C Y Unlatch e Press Motor Speed ON ON The feeder starts along with the Explorer 107 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 MOTOR SPEED ON OFF REVERSE e Resume running 5 3 Job programming The job memory feature is very convenient if the same parameters are required to perform various feeding This procedure will guide you step by step through this feature a Press JOB or JOB to a desired numeric value JOB MEM JOB MEM...

Page 71: ...uary 2000 c Press SHEET or SHEET to enter a sheet size SHEET or d Press GAP or GAP to enter a desired gap setting GAP or e Press JOB MEM The numeric value stops flashing JOB MEM Parameters have been stored in the displayed JOB number Repeat steps to store parameters in other JOB numbers ...

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Page 73: ...NING Do not wear ties loose fit clothing or dangling jewelry while operating or servicing the feeder These items can get caught in the machine and choke you or you can be crushed INFORMATION The feeder will only operate if the Explorer 107 is running and the sheet stack limit switch is engaged INFORMATION All E STOPS Feeder and Explorer 107 must be in the unlatched position 6 1 Loading the sheet s...

Page 74: ... guide e Align the crease from the fold of the top sheet so it is centered to the stack height limit switch f Press TABLE The table will raise and stop when the stack height switch is engaged TABLE STOP 6 2 Adjusting the guides a Adjusttherightguideandleftguideflushagainst the sheet stack Left guide Right guide b Adjustthefrontrightandfrontleftguideflush against the sheet stack Front right guide F...

Page 75: ...ler handle INFORMATION This allows you to adjust the belts without feeding sheets through the laminator e Depress an E STOP before performing the next stop WARNING Inform persons around the machine that your hands are in the laminator f Haveapersonmanuallyturntheupperpull roller of the Explorer 107 while you adjust the conveyor belts according to the sheet size INFORMATION The belts will only move...

Page 76: ...t the sheet stack Rear right guide Rear left guide INFORMATION All five belts should fall within the width of the sheet h Secure the belt guide adjust knobs when finished i Lower the pull roller on the Explorer 107and closethefrontsafetyshiled HOT CO LD CO LD HOT MEA S NIP ROL LER S HOT MEA S CO LD MEA S SUB HEA TER S MEA S TEM PER ATU RE CO NTR OL UPP ER HEA T ROL LER LOW ER HEA T ROL LER HOT CO ...

Page 77: ...ULATOR INFORMATION The sheet blower should fan approximately 12 15 sheets Varies due to paper weight c Adjust the left and right paper spring plate for adequate pressure INFORMATION For heavy paper use more spring pressure and for lighter paper use less spring pressure d Ensure the suction cups are perpendicular to the sheet stack e Adjust the vacuum cups height according to the weightofthesheets ...

Page 78: ...ers g Adjust the sheet guide assembly Sheet guide assembly 6 4 Setting the controls a Press JOB if you have the parameters for this sheet size and desired gap stored in a joblocation JOB MEM b If you entered a job number skip to step e if not proceed with next step c Press SHEET or SHEET to enter the sheet size on the sheet table or SHEET SHEET ...

Page 79: ... Press VACUUM ON VACUUM ON OFF f Press RUN ON RUN ON OFF g Press ON under MOTOR SPEED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 MOTOR SPEED ON OFF REVERSE INFORMATION The feeder will start when the laminator starts h It may be necessary to make adjustments to the GAP sheetblower suctioncupheight feeding rollers speed on the Explorer 107 and or sheetguideassemblyduringtherunprocess ...

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Page 81: ...DANGER At no time should you remove any covers or panels in an attempt to perform repairs or adjustments DANGER At no time should you attempt to over ride any of the limit switches 7 1 Troubleshooting Guide The chart on page 7 2will assist you with minor repairs to the feeder Refer to Chart 7 1 1 Troubleshooting Guide chart Any checks beyond the solutions listed in the Troubleshooting guide chart ...

Page 82: ...s at a proper position Vacuum cups are not functioning correctly Adjust the air rate control valves for each cup Adjust air pressure on the main regulator Verify the compressor is adequate for the feeder The sheet slips on the conveyor Check the spacing of the conveyor belts Ensure all metal balls are in the position bar The sheet is not being fed squarely into the laminator Check the sheet guide ...

Page 83: ...nanceAgreements Theonlymaintenancerequiredbytheoperatoris tomaintaincleanairandoverallcleanlinessofthemachine itself 8 1 Maintenance Schedule Below is a recommended maintenance schedule Before performing any of the steps listed read through the procedures first Please follow the instructions pertaining to the step you are performing INFORMATION DANGER At no time should remove any covers or panels ...

Page 84: ...vice Technician Check wire termination tightness Performed by a qualified Service Technician 8 2 Clean the cabinets and covers ELECTRICAL SHOCK Remove power from the feeder before cleaning You can be severely shocked killed or cause a fire a Use a damp cotton terry cloth water only to clean the exterior of the feeder b If water is not strong enough you may use a milddishwashingdetergentwithwateran...

Page 85: ...ly a damp cloth for cleaning unless other wise specified 8 4 Emptying the water trap The water trap on the feeder is designed to catch theoverflowofmoisturefromthecompressor Thisisthe lastpreventionofmoisturefromgettingtothepneumatic components Itisessentialthatthiswatertrapbeemptiedona daily to weekly basis depending on usage If your compressor in not equipped with a moisture trap device this pro...

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