Introduction ....1 Installation Safety Information About your SpineMaster ..3 How the SpineMaster works Adjustments and Settings Using your SpineMaster .
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Watkiss Automation Limited shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damage in connection with the furnish- ing, performance or use of this material.
The required machine voltage is shown on the label on the rear of the unit. The SpineMaster is castor-mounted so that it is easy to position where required. Please note that the castors can be locked if required.
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• Do not remove machine covers. Only competent and trained service engineers should service this equip- ment. • Do not allow loose objects to fall inside the Spine- Master. Watkiss SpineMaster Operator Guide - Issue 1 - June 2000...
Alongside the Mains Input is a label indicating the machine voltage requirements. Book Loading Slot : Books to be processed are placed spine first into the Book Loading Slot. Watkiss SpineMaster Operator Guide - Issue 1 - June 2000...
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This can be useful for thick, inflexible covers which are more resistant to re-forming. Manual Unload Mode : After processing, the book- lets can be removed from the Book Loading Slot. Watkiss SpineMaster Operator Guide - Issue 1 - June 2000...
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This option must be selected for booklets smaller than 140mm high. Double Pass Manual Unload Mode Pass-Through Mode Single Pass Fig 4. Operating Mode Selection Watkiss SpineMaster Operator Guide - Issue 1 - June 2000...
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Adjustment or the Operating Mode as required. Correct: This is how a well formed spine should look. Incorrect: The spine has not been formed sufficiently. Increase the Book Thickness Adjustment and/or use Double Pass Mode Watkiss SpineMaster Operator Guide - Issue 1 - June 2000...
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Avoid using the SpineMaster on booklets where the ink has not dried. This may result in ink transfer, and will increase the amount of cleaning required (see “Operator Maintenance” on page 11). Watkiss SpineMaster Operator Guide - Issue 1 - June 2000...
The Latch Note : The latch will move easily in one direction only. Do not force it if it does not move freely as this will cause damage. Watkiss SpineMaster Operator Guide - Issue 1 - June 2000...
Some stocks may require Double Pass Mode to achieve an even result. REPLACING FUSES Your SpineMaster is fitted with two fuses at the mains input. If either of these fail, the SpineMaster will not operate. Warning The SpineMaster uses double-pole/neutral fusing (i.e.,...
• Once a week, or as required, clean the carriage roller as explained below. • Do not use the SpineMaster on booklets where the ink is still wet. This may result in ink transfer, and increase the need for cleaning.
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Caution Do not attempt to use a cloth to clean the carriage roller. This may leave loose fibres or debris inside the machine. Watkiss SpineMaster Operator Guide - Issue 1 - June 2000...
The actual performance of the machine will depend on the nature of the paper and covers used. In line with a policy of continual improvement, the manufacturer reserves the right to Watkiss SpineMaster Operator Guide - Issue 1 - June 2000...
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Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Watkiss SpineMaster Operator Guide - Issue 1 - June 2000...
Member States relating to electromagnetic com- patibility' EN55022 Class B EN50082-1 IEC 801-2 (1991) 8kV AD IEC 801-3 (1984) 3V/m IEC 801-4 (1988) 0.5kV SL, 1kV PL M C Watkiss Technical Director Watkiss Automation Ltd Watkiss SpineMaster Operator Guide - Issue 1 - June 2000...
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