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- Page 1 AutoSeal ® FD 1506 Plus / FE 1506 Plus FK / FL SERIES OPERATOR MANUAL FIRST EDITION 06/2018...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION UNPACKING AND SET-UP CONTROL PANEL OPERATION FOLD PLATE ADJUSTMENT SETTING CUSTOM FOLDS DETERMINING FOLD TYPE TEST SHEET INSTALLING OPTIONAL FLOW STRAPS DAILY MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING... -
Page 5: Description
DESCRIPTION Paper Side Guides Top Cover In-feed Table Upper Fold Plate Integrated Conveyor Touchscreen Control Panel Lower Fold Plate Stacking Rollers FUNCTION: The 1506Plus 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, 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).
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Page 7: Control Panel
CONTROL PANEL Start Starts machine operation Stop Stops machine operation Counter Displays number of forms processed Counter Reset Resets Counter OPERATION 1. Adjust fold plates to desired fold for length of paper (see fold plate adjustment on page 4). To do this, loosen the two thumbscrews (Figure 4a &... -
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: 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 11 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.
- Page 12 ERROR SCREENS FD 342 Touch Screen -Error Screens Paper Jam Paper misfeed Paper Out / Paper Mis-Feed / Paper Jam 1. The feeder is empty. Load paper paper into the FD 342 Touch Screen -Error Screens feeder and press the “ “...
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Page 13: 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 11) 2. Place strap over static brush in appropriate location. (Figure 12) NOTE: Straps should not be placed where they will interfere with the conveyor belts or the weighted out- feed tires, (see Figure 15). -
Page 14: Daily Maintenance
3. Clean in-feed wheels and fold rollers with Formax-recommended roller cleaner & rejuvenator to re- move 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 15: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING C. Paper is not folding square (Skewing): 1. If paper pulls left or right adjust the skew. Turn the skew adjuster, located under the infeed tray, (Fig. 10) left or right until the paper is feeding correctly. Figure 10 D. - Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING C. Paper is not folding square (Skewing): 1. If paper pulls left or right adjust the skew. Turn the skew adjuster, located under the infeed tray, (Fig. 10) left or right until the paper is feeding correctly. Figure 10 D.
- Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING 4. With the in-feed tray pushed down and free of forms, spin the center in-feed roller. You are looking for a minimal drag. 5. Make sure singulator mount is sitting straight on bracket. If crooked, loosen the two screws and adjust until straight.