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FD 1502Plus AutoSeal
6/2014
®
OPERATOR MANUAL
FIRST EDITION

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  • Page 1 FD 1502Plus AutoSeal ® OPERATOR MANUAL FIRST EDITION 6/2014...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TOPIC PAGE DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS UNPACKING AND SET-UP CONTROL PANEL OPERATION FOLD PLATE ADJUSTMENT 4 - 5 SETTING CUSTOM FOLDS DAILY MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING 6 - 7 INSTALLING OPTIONAL FLOW STRAPS DETERMINING FOLD TYPE TEST SHEET...
  • Page 5: Description

    DESCRIPTION Paper Side Guides Top Cover In-feed Table Upper Fold Plate Integrated Conveyor Control Panel with Counter Lower Fold Plate Stacking Rollers FUNCTION: The 1502Plus Pressure Sealer folds and seals many different configurations, including “C”, “Z”, “V” and custom folds. It also accommodates several different sizes of forms. For configurations and/or paper sizes specifications below.
  • Page 6: Unpacking And Set-Up

    UNPACKING AND SET UP, continued 5. To attach the conveyor to the out-feed, align the tab on the right side of the conveyor with the slot on the machine (Figure 1a). Rest the support braces on the two alignment studs (see arrows), and tighten the four thumbscrews provided (Figure 1b).
  • Page 7: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL Start Starts machine operation Stop Stops machine operation Ready Light - Steady green when power is on - Blinks red when cover is open or fault is detected Counter Displays number of forms processed Counter Reset Resets Counter OPERATION 1.
  • Page 8: Fold Plate Adjustment

    FOLD PLATE ADJUSTMENT Upper Fold Plate Lower Fold Plate Deflector (for Half Folds) Center Thumbscrews Throat Throat 1. To adjust the first fold remove the top cover to access the top fold plate. If the first fold is too long loosen the two thumbscrews on the upper fold plate and slide the bar down.
  • Page 9: Setting Custom Folds

    5. To reinstall the lower fold plate, slide the plate (with the thumbscrews facing up and throat toward inside of machine, figure 5b) until it rests on the two silver bars (figure 5a) and locks into place (figure 5c). Bars Figure 5a Figure 5b Figure 5c...
  • Page 10: Daily Maintenance

    2. If toner builds up on the metal sealer rollers, clean the rollers with a lint-free cloth dampened spar- ingly with a mild household cleaner. 3. Clean in-feed wheels and fold rollers with Formax-recommended roller cleaner & rejuvenator (Formax part #203) to remove paper dust and toner. A damp cloth with water is the best alternative. CAUTION: Do not use any chemicals other than the roller cleaner &...
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING B. Fold Quality Needs Improving: 1. Make sure paper is squared and installed correctly. Side guides should be evenly balanced and snug against the paper. 2. If folds are still incorrect adjust fold plates (see fold plate adjustment on page 3). C.
  • Page 12: Installing Optional Flow Straps

    INSTALLING OPTIONAL FLOW STRAPS 1. Optional Flow Straps can be used when processing thicker paper stock. To install, fold over 1/2 inch of strap. (Figure 19). 2. Place strap over static brush in appropriate location. (Figure 10) NOTE: Straps should not be placed where they will interfere with the conveyor belts or the weighted out- feed tires, (see Figure 13).
  • Page 13: Determining Fold Type

    DETERMINING FOLD TYPE Two Standard Folds 11” “Z” & 11” “C” Refer to page 5 for custom fold setup. Leading glue edge Glue Glue 11” “Z” Fold 11” “Z” Fold Leading glue edge Glue Glue 11” “C” Fold 11” “C” Fold...
  • Page 14: Test Sheet

    Leading Edge Make copies of this page on copy paper for fine tuning folds Instruction For Lining Up Folds 1. Place a stack of these sheets into the feeder and fold one (1) or two (2) sheets. Fold “A” Fold “B” Leading Edge 2.

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