Rhin-O-Tuff APES-14-77, Operator'S Training Manual

Page 1: ...Issue A1 09 03 P N 900599 www RHIN O TUFF com APES 14 77 HD 7700 Version Operator s Training Manual Issue A1 09 03 P N 900599 Performance Design Inc 2350 East Braniff St Boise Idaho 83716 ...

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Page 3: ...e HD 7700 P D I punch This manual discusses all of the necessary steps to transform the punch into an Automatic Paper Ejecting and Stacking A P E S punch machine The paper specifications for punching ejecting and stacking are between 14 x 14 maximum down to 8 1 2 x 5 1 2 A5 minimum It will also punch mixed stock including tabs and acetate cover material Please see the HD 7700 Manual for die setup ...

Page 4: ...PES 14 77 to a HD 7700 punch 8 6 Plugging in the APES 14 77 for the first time 11 7 Operating the APES 14 77 12 1 Control Center and Power Overview 12 2 Reception Setup 13 3 Accessing the Die with an HD 7700 13 4 Ejector Setup 6 and larger paper 14 5 Ejector Setup 5 1 2 and smaller paper 16 6 Ready to Operate 17 8 Troubleshooting Guide 18 9 HD 7700 Removing Punch Pins 19 10 Electrical Diagram for ...

Page 5: ...ving a die or performing maintenance 2 Placing the APES 14 77 in the proper location Locate a clear work area 48 wide X 30 deep with a duplex outlet within 5 feet that provides a 15 amp service 16 amp European which is protected at the customer s circuit box The work area must be a solid and firm cabinet or a heavy duty table with a flat level surface Never attempt to move the HD punch with one pe...

Page 6: ...ws and an Allen wrench for securing the APES 14 77 to the HD 7700 You will fasten them to the sides of the HD 7700 punch next On each side of the HD 7700 locate the top most and two forward most Allen screws and remove them using the short side of the Allen wrench for leverage and turning counter clockwise see Figure C page 5 for location Orient an Interface Block with the oval hole forward as sho...

Page 7: ...g C Oval Hole Forward On Block Fig D Counter Bore Example 4 Right Die Clamp Handle Replacement A series of HD 7700 were built without the long extended right die clamp handle It is recommended you replace the short die clamp handle to avoid being pinched while changing dies with the APES 14 77 mounted on your HD 7700 It should only take a few minutes to replace the handle if required Page 5 Issue ...

Page 8: ...ert any die into the HD 7700 2 Lock both HD 7700 Die Handles 3 Using the Handle Remover Rod that came in your kit and your hammer see the following image gently drive out the handle mounting pin from the front of the handle Drive the pin completely out remove the Handle Remover Rod and twist clockwise so you don t unlock the die the short handle off from the right side of the HD 7700 Discard handl...

Page 9: ...ape and place it on the side of the machine near the pin so as not to scratch your HD 7700 during pin replacement Using your hammer gently drive the new pin fully into the back of the new handle assembly until flush This will push the Handle Remover Rod out Discard the old pin and Handle Remover Rod 6 The long die clamping handle replacement is complete Page 7 Issue A1 09 03 P N 900599 www RHIN O ...

Page 10: ...or Top Plate Assembly on top of the HD punch Avoid colliding the APES 14 77 Front Paper Guides and the Drive Motor Assembly into the HD punch while setting the APES 14 77 down Keep control cable clear See Figure F Fig F Ejector Top Plate Assembly on an HD 7700 punch Page 8 Issue A1 09 03 P N 900599 www RHIN O TUFF com ...

Page 11: ...e last rear mounting slots See Figure F page 8 Move the APES 14 77 Reception Assembly next to the HD punch See Figure G Note that the Reception Pivot Block will align centered about the Ejector Top Plate Reception Mounting Bar as shown See Figure G1 Fig G Fig G1 Move the APES 14 77 Reception next to the HD punch These alignments were made during manufacturing but if the reception fails to align wi...

Page 12: ...t the Reception Paper Stop to the Reception Paper Guide See Figure I Fig I Mount the Reception Paper Guide to the APES 14 77 Reception top with 2 supplied 3 winged knobs Push the assembly to its back most position This is the standard location for the Paper Guide The Paper Stop adjustment is covered later in this manual See Figure J page 11 Issue A1 09 03 P N 900599 www RHIN O TUFF com Page 10 ...

Page 13: ... back of the HD 7700 punch Attach the APES 14 77 multi pin Control Cable from the Ejector Assembly to the back of the Reception Assembly by inserting the keyed connector and tightening the collar Attach Both AC cables and plug into the protected AC duplex outlet Fig K Full Plug Layout Page 11 Issue A1 09 03 P N 900599 www RHIN O TUFF com ...

Page 14: ...structions within the Paper Stop package Normal setting for this switch is down Foot Pedal ACTIVE When selected it allows for normal punch activation with the foot pedal Both the foot pedal and Paper Stop Switch can be installed this allows switching between them Only one is active at a time Portrait Changes APES 14 77 machine timing to better accommodate stacking portrait paper Normal setting for...

Page 15: ...ws 3 Accessing the Die with a HD 7700 machine Issue A1 09 03 P N 900599 www RHIN O TUFF com Fig S Turn both power switches off before removing a die or performing maintenance See Figure S To change the die on a HD 7700 pull the forward APES 14 77 Reception mounting pin and pivot the Reception away from the HD 7700 This will allow access to the left HD 7700 die locking handle Unlock both handles re...

Page 16: ...flector see Figure U This section will cover when to use each Deflector and how to adjust the Paper Pusher and Adjustable Paper Stop Knob see Figure T Adjustable Paper Stop Knob This adjustment knob is used to center the pins holes within your sheet Please see the HD 7700 Manual for die setup and machine use or see Section 9 on page 18 in this manual Move the Adjustable Edge Guide to the most righ...

Page 17: ...itions or simply removing the Top Rear Deflector for better ease These next three images illustrate the suggested deflector setups Fig V This image shows the large Top Front Paper Deflector with the Adjustable Edge Guide in the forward configuration This configuration is best suited for landscape 8 x 11 paper Fig W This image shows Figure V along with the small Top Rear Paper Deflector installed T...

Page 18: ...n Paper Guide face This action allows the Reception Paper Pivot to better stack paper The Paper Pusher is necessary on all jobs but it is most important for Portrait jobs 4 Ejector Setup 5 1 2 and Smaller Paper Sheets that stand 6 tall may use either Ejector setups Sheets shorter than 6 must remove the Bracket Assembly to access the sheets within APES 14 77 Fig Z Page 16 Issue A1 09 03 P N 900599 ...

Page 19: ...d the punching location Locate the edge to be punched toward the front of the machine and face up Position your Foot Pedal in a comfortable location Begin loading the APES 14 77 Ejector by picking 20 25 sheets and setting them in the APES 14 77 Ejector down inside the HD punch die and jogging the pages down and right against the Paper Stop s As you actuate the foot pedal begin reaching for another...

Page 20: ...s off B Check fuse 2 if amber indicator light is on Apes machine cycles Paper pivot and ejection belt move but HD punch does not operate 1 HD punch not turned on 2 HD punch not plugged into wall socket 3 Apes not plugged into HD punch 4 Die not locked in position 5 HD punch not operating 1 Check power switch 2 Plug both ends of power cord 3 Plug APES into foot pedal receptacle on back of HD punch ...

Page 21: ...etely removed from punch Step 1 Remove top pin retainer by pushing down first and then pulling away from bottom pin retainer to expose punch pins Step 2 Remove desired punch pin Step 3 Place edge of top pin retainer along punch pins and press down while pulling pin retainer back to original position Step 4 Install die into machine as described in previous section Page 19 Issue A1 09 03 P N 900599 ...

Page 22: ...10 Electrical Diagram for APES 14 77 Page 20 of 20 Issue A1 09 03 P N 900599 www RHIN O TUFF com ...