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Formax FD 280-10 Operator's Manual

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FD 280-10
Heavy Duty Feeder for FD 280 Tabbing System
Operator Manual
First Edition
8/2011

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  • Page 1 FD 280-10 Heavy Duty Feeder for FD 280 Tabbing System Operator Manual First Edition 8/2011...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ......................1 1.1 Feeder Description ....................1 1.2 Items Included ......................1 1.3 Operating Manual Safety Terms ................1 1.4 Safety Precautions ....................2 2. SPECIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS ..............3 2.1 Specifications ......................3 2.2 Operating Requirements ................... 3 3.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Feeder Description The FD 280-10 Feeder is designed to be used with a variety of printing and forms processing devices. It is most commonly used with tabbing and printing machines. The FD 280-10 feeds a wide variety of materials, and can be controlled by the processing device, creating a truly integrated system.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    CAUTION ALERTS YOU TO ACTIONS WHICH MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR WORK FLOW INTERRUPTION. NOTE Draws your attention to an important statement or action. 1.4 Safety Precautions The manufacturer assumes no liability for your failure to comply with these requirements. WARNING NEVER CLEAN, CLEAR OR DISASSEMBLE THE FEEDER WITHOUT FIRST UNPLUGGING THE...

  • Page 7: Specifications & Requirements

    2. SPECIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS 2.1 Specifications Size FD 280-10 - 24" l x 24" h x 19" w Weight 65 lb. Production (Speed) Adjustable Power Possible line voltages are 240V, 230V, 220V, 120V, and 100V at 50-60 Hz Use a grounded outlet.

  • Page 8: Power Connection

    UNPLUG THE POWER CORD BEFORE REMOVING COVERS FROM THE FEEDER. 3.2 Line Voltage The FD 280-10 is rated for continuous operation using a variety of supply voltages. The manufacturer configures the FD 280-10 to operate with the voltage requested by the customer.

  • Page 9: Set-Up

    HAIR AWAY FROM ALL MOVING PARTS. DO NOT PLACE FINGERS OR TOOLS BETWEEN OR NEAR MOVING PARTS. WARNING THE FD 280-10 IS A HEAVY MACHINE. USE PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES 4.1 Feeder Assembly The Feeder is shipped disassembled. Carefully remove all components from its shipping container.

  • Page 10: Operation

    Increasing the speed decreases the space between successive pieces. Note Be careful to match the speed of the Feeder to the processing device. The FD 280-10 is a high speed machine that can easily over feed slower devices, causing a jam. 5.1 Feeding Pieces 1.
  • Page 11 Figure 5.1 Feed Hopper 5. Place a stack of pieces between the PAPER GUIDES. a. Remove as much paper curl as possible from the pieces. b. The leading edge of the stack should be straight or shingle slightly into the SEPARATORS and FEED ROLLS.
  • Page 12 Figure 5.2 Correctly Loaded Hopper CAUTION IMPROPER STACKING WILL CAUSE JAMS. 6. Turn the POWER SWITCH ON. Amber LED lights on Feeder. If Feeder is attached to a processing machine with the gray control cord, turn the processing machine on and press FEED. 7.
  • Page 13 5.2 Feed Separator Figure 5.3 Feed Separator Adjustments Feed Separators are individually adjustable. The decals on top of the adjustment screws indicate the direction to turn to increase the gap between the feed roller and the separator (Thick Arrow, Thick Pieces – clockwise) (Thin Arrow, Thin Pieces –...

  • Page 14: Advanced Feedng Techniques

    lead edge of the piece will raise up as it feeds. If the gap is too large, the piece will probably feed along with another, double feeding. The gap must be set just right. To fine tune the gap setting, feed pieces slowly and observe them as they cross the output edge of the feed tray.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    No power in outlet. Check circuit source for blown fuse or circuit breaker. LINE FUSE is blown. Contact authorized Formax dealer. 2. Product does not feed Side guides do not fit Adjust side guides to properly. the product size, product size and fine causing skew.

  • Page 16: Maintenance & Service

    Wipe debris and build-up from the Feed Rolls with an alcohol soaked cloth. 7.2 Service If any problems occur with this equipment or if you need assistance installing or operating your Feeder, contact your Formax dealer. When calling for service, have your Feeder’s serial number handy.

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