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Rhin-O-Tuff HC8318, EWC-8370, HD8370 Wire Inserter and Closer Instruction Manual For Models: Onyx HC8318 EWC-8370 Onyx HD8370...
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INSTRUCTION BOOK EWC-8370, FOR THE HD-8370, HC-8318 RHIN- -TUFF HD 8370 Automatic Wire Inserter/Closer www.RHIN-O-TUFF.com HC 8318 Automatic Wire Inserter/Closer AND INTRODUCTION TO OTHER HD BINDING MODULES AND ACCESSORIES HC 8024 for WIRE RTT 42 Table HD 4170 for COIL HD 4270 for WIRE HD 4470 for COMB EWC-8370 Electric Wire Closer...
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This manual contains very important safety information and must be read! Insert-A-Bind EWC-8370, HD-8370, and HC-8318 Operators Manual Issue 0 Dec, 05 The EWC-8370: Our reliable one EZ-Step inserter and closer is now available in a safe, button operated, electric machine, the EWC-8370. Adjustable for varying sizes of 3-1 pitch 1/4"...
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There are helpful accessories and other modules to benefit your binding station. These are just a few of our many accessories and modules. Please visit us at www.RHIN-O-TUFF.com to see the complete line of punching and binding equipment. RTT-42 Rhin-O-Tuff Table Our new binding equipment table adjusts from 25”...
Table of Contents Read the entire operators manual before setting the machines adjustments for your first book. The hint paragraphs are helpful tips if you should run into problems with a certain portion of setup or binding a book Topic: Page Number: Important safety notice! 1) Installation:...
Important Safety Notice! Make sure you read this section very carefully! Learn to recognize this Safety Alert Symbol. The EWC-8370 has been designed to provide a very high level of protection to an operator. Follow the guidelines below while installing, operating and maintaining your machine. Plug the machine into an outlet that provides a 15-amp service (16-amp for European installation) that is protected at the customer’s circuit box (EWC-8370 only).
1) Installation: Locate a clear work area 24” wide X 30” deep. The work area must be a solid and firm cabinet or a heavy duty table with a flat level surface. EWC-8370: The EWC-8370 requires an outlet within 5 feet that provides a 15-amp service (16-amp European) which is protected at the customer’s circuit box.
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HD-6500 and HD-7000 Instructions; HD-7700 Instructions; See Fig. 2. See Fig. 3. Locate the two top, rear-most screws Locate the two top, forward-most on the side of your HD-6500/7000. screws on the side of your HD-7700. Inserting the short end of the Allen Inserting the short end of the Allen wrench into the screw head, remove wrench into the screw head, remove...
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OD-4000, OD-4012, and OD-4800; Locate the OD-HD Bracket and screw pack. Mount the RIGHT labeled bracket (Fig. 5, item 1) with the screws (Fig. 5, item 2) and Allen wrench provided. Repeat on LEFT side (Fig. 5, item 3). Fig. 5 Special note for OD-4800 machines;...
2) Machine specifications & wire size chart: The maximum book length is 14”, Euro 13” (HC-8318 up to 18”, Euro A3) down to a minimum of 5-1/2”, Euro A6. Book stops are placed at the 5-1/2”, Euro A6, 8-1/2”, Euro A5, 11”, Euro A4 & 14”, Euro 13” positions. The book stop positions are placed at the most common book lengths, although any size book can be bound from 14”...
The size of hole for all 3 machines should be 11/64” (.172) round or 5/32” (.156) square. The Margin or Backspace for is .168” for round and .179” for square holes. 4) Determine the correct wire size for a book: See figure 8. Determine the correct wire size by placing the book to be bound into the best fitting slot located on the book table.
Loading Wire see figure 10. Place a piece of wire to be closed into the book load area with the wide loop facing down. Place the first loop on the left side of the wire in between the twin book stops on the left side of the machine. Place the last loop of wire just to the right of the book stop next to the appropriate last loop position.
Table Height Locate the table height adjustment knob, fig 11 item 3. Unlock center, winged knob and turn the outside dial until the wide loops of wire are slightly below table’s edge. Hint: The purpose of the book table is to support the book and guide the bottom covers or sheets of the book into the wire.
necessary if some of the top sheets are not in the closed wire after the book has been bound. To set this adjustment, make sure the wire is in the loaded position with the Upper Wire Guide down, resting above the narrow loops of the wire.
6) Binding a Book: See Figure 16. Position the wire with wide loop facing down toward book load opening. Place the first loop on the left side of the wire into twin book stops on left side of machine. Place the last loop of the wire just to the right of book stop next to the appropriate last loop position Bring the Upper Wire Guide down.
7) Calendar Binding (HC-8318 only): The HC 8318 Wire Inserter can bind books up to18” long or documents with a calendar hanger inserted into the two wire elements. When binding any continuous wire up to 18” long, use the prior instructions for binding a book. All setup instructions are the same for the 18”...
8) Glossary of Terms: “Pitch” First loop to end loop Narrow Loop Shape Wide Loop Fig. 18 Fig. 19 Element / Wire References to the wire as a whole. I.e.: 32 loops Narrow Loop The section of the element that is closed into the holes of the book. Faces up when loaded properly.
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Cross-match The evenness of the bind. Viewed from end. Wide Loop Wide Loop Wide Loop Even Close Over Close Under Close Fig. 19 Even Close: An even close is the most desirable type of bind. Over Close: When the wide loops are closed under the narrow loops, the covers may slip out of the bind if not closed tight enough.
9) EWC-8370 Control Panel: See figure 20. The Power Switch I/0 (1) is located on top of the machine (On 230VAC models the power switch is on the back of the machine with the fuse. An LED is in located in position (1) that indicates that the power is on or off). The Upper Wire Guide Position RED light (2) indicates that the Upper Wire Guide is in the UP position (3).
IMPORTANT Be sure to fill out and return you Product Warranty Registration Card inside. If you don’t find one, please call us at 1-800-390-5782 or 1-208-384-8581. You can also register this product online at www.RHIN-O-TUFF.com then select Support then Warranty Registration. Quality Paper Punching and Book Binding Equipment at Affordable Prices...
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