VFX Feeder + StreamPunch VFX + eWire VFX+ Output tray/Mini Stacker 8.1.1 Power Requirements Verify that sufficient power is available for the GBC eWire VFX and StreamPunch VFX. They each require a separate, grounded 115/60Hz VAC power socket in the USA or 230/50Hz in UK and Europe.
8.2. StreamPunch VFX Installation 8.2.1 Required Parts The StreamPunch VFX is shipped with an installation kit containing the following components. Downstream Description Picture Docking Bracket, Rear Power Cord (US) 6ft (1.8m) long Power Cord (UK) Downstream Docking Bracket, 8ft (2.4m) long Front Power Cord (EU) 8ft (2.4m) long...
8.2.2 Unpacking Remove the tape holding the plastic bag closed and pull back the bag Remove plastic wrap and straps from the package using a cutting tool exposing the casters Lift of the lid and remove the installation kit and set it aside, it contains the Cut the corners of the lower box and with two people slide the punch so that the wheels overhang the edge items in section 1...
Remove the plastic cover, tape, and foam from all locations 8.2.3 Docking Procedure Before docking the machine, adjust the casters so that the paper path is the same height as the upstream unit (710.5mm from ground) and the top of the machine is level. To adjust the casters, loosen the top nut on the caster, and rotate the wheel by hand.
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Install the 2 Part Upstream Docking Bracket on the Plockmatic VFX. Item 9 Install the first part [A] of the Docking Bracket on the VFX using screws [D] (2X); Retrieve the Docking Bracket from one of the installation kits shipped with the Booklet Maker.
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8.2.4 Connection and Powering the StreamPunch VFX Do the following to power up the StreamPunch VFX. 1. Check the specifications of the input power to StreamPunch VFX is 115/230v 50/60 Hz. 2. Connect the ground cable between the StreamPunch VFX and Plockmatic VFX.
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4. Connect the other end of the COMM Cable to the top DFA Port of the StreamPunch VFX. 5. Connect the Power Cord to the Power Inlet on the rear of the Streampunch VFX. Turn the power switch inside the front door of the StreamPunch VFX on.
8.3. eWire VFX Installation This section contains installation instructions regarding the unpacking and setup of the eWire VFX. 8.3.1 Check the Packing List The eWire VFX shipping material should contain 1 box with a wooden board on top: • Pallet with eWire VFX. •...
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6. Remove cardboard outer package by lifting it straight up off the eWire 8. Open the element feeder door on the front left of the machine. Locate VFX. Take care not to scrape the sides of the machine. Note: Two the shipping bracket at the bottom of the frame.
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present before proceeding. 6200001 CORD SET, 115V 13. Place the wooden ramp onto the appropriate location on the front of the pallet. Secure the ramp in place using 2 long screws or Allen 6200002 POWER CORD, EUROPE wrenches. 6200014 POWER CORD, UK 6200015 POWER CORD, SWISS 7717770...
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19. Move the closer module by hand to reveal the cable tie on the holder frame. Remove the cable tie. 17. Remove the zip tie from the Drawer Lockout mechanism where shown. 18. Remove the zip ties securing the closer module the side frame of the eWire VFX.
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20. Remove the foam shipping blocks from the front and rear that 22. Take the wire cutters from the installation kit and install them into the keeping the holder in place. triangular pocket located behind the element feeder door. Place the Element Height Setup Tool and the Punched Hole Position check tool on the inside of the book drawer as shown below.
8.3.5 Inspect for Damage 23. Inspect the entire machine for damage. Make sure any damage that could affect the operation of the eWire VFX is repaired. 24. Double check that all packaging (foam, zip ties, lock collars) has been removed from the eWire VFX. Running the eWire VFX with packaging material still in place could cause damage.
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7. Before docking, ensure that the paper path outfeed guide on the 5. Remove the existing anti-static brush and any excessive adhesive StreamPunch VFX is level with the infeed guide on the eWire with alcohol and a rag from the StreamPunch VFX Exit Plate. VFX.
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Line the alignment pin on the StreamPunch VFX mounting plate Check that the sensor window at the exit of StreamPunch VFX with the slotted hole on the eWire VFX docking bracket. aligns with the entrance sensor window of the eWire VFX. 11.
8.3.7 Vertical Alignment and Leveling of the eWire VFX 29. Dock the eWire VFX to the upstream device and look through the gap on the upstream side of eWire VFX. Confirm that the exit baffles of 25. While maintaining the proper paper path height shown in section 8.5, the upstream device are aligned vertically with the infeed baffles of adjust the height of the upstream casters of the eWire VFX so that the the eWire VFX.
8.3.8 Connections and Powering the eWire VFX 36. Replace the cover from the StreamPunch VFX with the extra cover found in the installation kit. Do the following to power up the eWire VFX. 37. Thread the communication cable through the hole in the covers on 31.
39. Plug in the COMM Cable to the Bottom DFA Port of the StreamPunch position without issue. Check that the height of the element at the VFX and the other end to the Top DFA Port of the eWire VFX. front and rear, in relation to the deflector, is the same using the element height tool described in ADJ 1.10.
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