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Coverbind Perfect Binding Systems
s Manual
Issue 1 November 1, 2021
CPB1
CPB2SG
This manual is for all versions of the Coverbind
Perfect Binders: Models CPB1, CPB2, and CPB2SG.
The CPB2 and CPB2SG sit on their own stand/cabinet which houses both the air
compressor and the dust extractor. To turn on the Dust Extractor, locate the toggle
switch on the front of the machine.
You can bypass the safety hood
by using the supplied key(s) located near
the Dust Extractor switch.
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1-800-944-4573

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  • Page 1 Issue 1 November 1, 2021 CPB1 CPB2SG This manual is for all versions of the Coverbind Perfect Binders: Models CPB1, CPB2, and CPB2SG. The CPB2 and CPB2SG sit on their own stand/cabinet which houses both the air compressor and the dust extractor. To turn on the Dust Extractor, locate the toggle switch on the front of the machine.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING STARTED POWERING UP CONTROL PANEL SET UP SETTING THE CLAMP LIMITER ALIGN THE COVER STOCK BOOK THICKNESS WHEEL & NIPPER ADJUSTMENT KNOB SIDE GLUE ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTING BINDING STRENGTH STARTING PRODUCTION MAKING PADS DRAINING GLUE MAINTENANCE DAILY MAINTENANCE WEEKLY MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING UNEVEN OR INCONSISTENT SIDE GLUE...

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Congratulations on your purchase of THE COVERBIND CPB1, CPB2, or CPB2SG. This machine will allow you to perfect bind any book up to 2-1/4 or 55mm thick. CPB1 Model CPB2 and CPB2SG Before removing the machine from the...
  • Page 4 Figure 1 into the back of the binder. (FIG #2) Figure 2 2. Install the exhaust fan. The exhaust fan is already on the CPB2SG models. a. Start by attaching the connectors. b. Press the connectors back into the exhaust box cavity along with any slack of the cord and install the exhaust fan on the machine.
  • Page 5 Figure 3 3. Plug the splitter. Then plug Figure 4 4. Open the valve (FIG #5) and turn the power switch to the on position. Make sure the bleed valve at the bottom of the compressor is closed (not shown) (FIG #5 - Arrow). Page 5 of 26...
  • Page 6 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 5. Attach the tall book guide to the top of the clamp. (FIG #6) 6. Install the book support. (FIG #7) 7. Install the rear table cover support behind the nipper table. (FIG #8) Page 6 of 26...
  • Page 7 Figure 8 8. Screw in the nipper adjustment knob on the front of the nipper table. (FIG #9) Figure 9 Page 7 of 26...

  • Page 8: Powering Up

    POWERING UP 1. Have your electrician check that your incoming power is 220 volts, single phase, 20-amp outlet. Have your electrician attach a plug onto the end of the machines Power cord that matches your socket. 2. The power switch is located on the right side of the binder. Turn on the machine and checked that the screen lights up along with a red LED indicating the gluepot heater is on and working.
  • Page 9 9. NIPPER CLOSE: Close the nipper table. Press X to open. 10. NIPPER UP: Raises the nipper table. Press X to open. 11. LEFT: Moves the clamp to the left. 12. RIGHT: Moves the clamp to the right. 13. CYCLE GLUE ROLLERS: Use when adding glue. Glue should be approximately ¾...

  • Page 10: Set Up

    Figure 10 SET UP 1. Turn on the machine to warm up the glue pot. The machine will not cycle until the glue has thoroughly melted. This should take approximately 45 minutes depending on glue and ambient air temperature. During this time, the green LED will remain off and you cannot change the setting from the control panel.

  • Page 11: Setting The Clamp Limiter

    Figure 13 SETTING THE CLAMP LIMITER 1. Place the book block in the open clamp and jog it to the right, then press the CLAMP button. 2. After the clamp closes to the front, outside of the clamp. This will limit how wide the clamp opens so placing books of the same thickness will be easier and quicker.

  • Page 12: Align The Cover Stock

    4. It is not necessary to continue to use the CLAMP button once the clamp opening is set. Simply place the book inside the clamp and jog it down and to the right so the pages are even. 5. Check that the cover is against both right stops and tucked under the back stop.

  • Page 13: Side Glue Adjustment

    For thinner books, rotate toward left. For thicker books, rotate toward right. Normally books under 1/4 Half inch books should be set at 70. One inch or thicker should be set at 50 or slightly lower. These are average settings. You may require more or less pressure depending on your stock and covers.
  • Page 14 Figure 16 For more side glue on the operator side, you may need to adjust the g metering roller down. Adjust the metering roller by loosening the set screw with the supplied 3mm t-handle hex key then placing the tip of the hex key into any of the holes in the nut located near the glue pot s drive chain.

  • Page 15: Starting Production

    section starting on page 14 if these adjustments do not produce side glue to your satisfaction. ADJUSTING THE STRENGTH OF THE BIND Before adjusting the roughing wheel and/or notching pins, turn off the roughing motor by flipping the toggle switch off. Locate it below the main power switch.

  • Page 16: Making Pads

    Use of any non-stick spray is recommended to prevent glue from sticking to the table. *Note: Standard Coverbind Glue is recommended for padding operations. Do not make pads while using Premium Coverbind Glue. Sometimes the entire roughing notching assemble needs to be lowered to avoid marks on the pad or book block jam.
  • Page 17 USE CAUTION: Drain chute, Allen screw, and glue are extremely hot! Place a box under the drain chute and remove the Allen screw. 3. When the glue has been drained you may melt wax in the glue pot to remove any excess glue and clean out any paper dust at the bottom.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE DAILY MAINTENANCE The glue level in the pot will go down as books are bound. Glue chips should be used to replenish the pot, as needed. o If you see a dry spot or large air pocket on the center glue roller, add more glue.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Some adjustments require the unit to be in the SETUP mode. This is done by turning off the unit then, while holding down the CLAMP button, turning the power back on. **Note: The machine will cycle continuously if the START button is pressed. Press and hold the X button while the clamp is traveling to the right to stop the cycling or press the Emergency stop button.

  • Page 20: Adjusting Side Glue On Operator And Non-Operator Sides Of The Book

    b. Check the distance from the bottom of the cover stock to the roller, the cover stock must be the same distance above the roller from the leading edge to the trailing edge. 3. Locate the screw on the topside of the register table where you place the books.

  • Page 21: Roughing Blade And Notching Pins Adjustment

    TIP: The grain direction of the paper and cover stock should follow the length of the book's spine. This will improve the binding strength by as much as 25%. Fold the stock in half, length wise then width wise, and see which fold looks cleaner/smoother.
  • Page 22 5. Loosen the setscrews locking the roughing blade assembly to the motor's shaft (under the blade assembly) with the supplied T-handle hex key. (FIG #19) Figure 19 6. Adjust the roughing blade's height so that the tips of each tooth just lightly touch the pages.

  • Page 23: Uneven Corners Of The Book Spine

    9. When you are done adjusting, turn the machine off then on again to return it to normal operation. Install all guards and release the Emergency Stop button. UNEVEN CORNERS ON THE BOOK SPINE valve where the machine's air hose is connected is in the fully open position. Make sure the bleed valve at the bottom is fully closed.

  • Page 24: Machine Does Not Cycle

    Figure 21 MACHINE DOES NOT CYCLE Make sure the machine is up to temperature and the green lamp on the control panel is lit. It takes approximately 45 minutes to reach operating temperature before it will allow you to operate. Check that the Set temp and actual temp are over 130 degrees Celsius.

  • Page 25: Schematics

    SCHEMATICS Page 25 of 26...
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