Summary of Contents for WHITAKER BROTHERS SPRINT 5000
- Page 1 SPRINT 5000 BOOKLETMAKER OPERATION MANUAL www.WhitakerBrothers.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Sprint5000HCS-USA.doc3.doc Page 1 01/05/2002 CONTENTS Introduction. Specification. Initial setting up. Operation. Loading staples. Staple out system. Staple jam. Paper width settings. Stapling / folding positions. Changing stapling head positions. Booklet making. Corner and edge stapling. Counter. Replacing stapling heads. Aligning of stapling heads. Problem solving. -
Page 3: Introduction
Bookletmaker. • The Sprint 5000 is a floor standing machine fitted with sturdy castors and an integral conveyor which can be folded up in order to occupy minimal floor space when not in use. -
Page 4: Initial Setting Up
Sprint5000HCS-USA.doc3.doc Page 3 01/05/2002 INITIAL SETTING UP Remove the bolts holding the machine to the pallet. Castors are already fitted to the machine, lift from the pallet on to an even surface. Remove packing from stapling section and from under fold stop beneath the conveyor. Lower output conveyor, allowing the slotted ends on the support bars (part no. -
Page 5: Operation
Sprint5000HCS-USA.doc3.doc Page 4 01/05/2002 OPERATION Figure 2 - Control layout Fold stop lock thumbscrew Staple position fine adjustment screw Stapling head position arm On / off button Edge staple stop thumbscrew 10 Staple delay knob Side guide clamping thumbscrew 11 Staple/fold stop indicator Staple low indicator / reset 12 Fold stop tilt adjustment thumbscrew 13 Staple &... - Page 6 01/05/2002 4.1 Loading Staples : Only those staples sold or recommended by your supplier should be used in the Sprint 5000 Bookletmaker. Use of non recommended staples may damage the stapling heads and they are not covered by any warranty.
- Page 7 Sprint5000HCS-USA.doc3.doc Page 6 01/05/2002 Figure 3 - Staple Out reset/indicators. www.WhitakerBrothers.com...
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Page 8: Staple Out System
Sprint5000HCS-USA.doc3.doc Page 7 01/05/2002 4.2 Staple Out System : This is switched on and off using a three-way toggle switch located on the inside left-hand side wall underneath the shelf. Select the switch position as follows. With the toggle switch is in the central position the staple out detectors on both heads are off. With the toggle switch pushed downwards both staple detectors are on. - Page 9 Sprint5000HCS-USA.doc3.doc Page 8 01/05/2002 4.4 Paper Width Settings: Both sides guides should be adjusted for a given size of paper. Loosen the thumbscrews and move the side guides until their outside edges are level with the marking on the scale corresponding to the width of the paper, and then re-tighten the thumbscrews so that the guides are held in place.
- Page 10 Sprint5000HCS-USA.doc3.doc Page 9 01/05/2002 4.5 Stapling / Folding Positions : The Stapling and the Folding positions are adjusted as one. Loosen fold stop lock thumbscrew, figure 5. Turn the fold stop adjustment wheel until the staple stop aligns with the appropriate calibration on the scale, for the size of paper being used.
- Page 11 Sprint5000HCS-USA.doc3.doc Page 10 01/05/2002 If fold line is not perpendicular to booklet edges, this can be corrected by adjusting the fold stop tilt thumbscrew, figure 6, on the left-hand side of the fold stop adjusting shaft. Loosen the locking nut and turn the thumbscrew clockwise to raise the left-hand end of the fold stop, or anti-clockwise to lower.
- Page 12 Sprint5000HCS-USA.doc3.doc Page 11 01/05/2002 4.6 Changing stapling head positions. To move the stapling heads to the alternative positions, lift the stapling head position arm, figure 7, then slide the entire stapling unit to the new position. When moving the stapling head, hold the slide bracket at the retaining plate end, and move to new position.
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Page 13: Booklet Making
Sprint5000HCS-USA.doc3.doc Page 12 01/05/2002 BOOKLET MAKING. The machine will not operate with the top safety cover in the raised position. After closing the top safety cover it is necessary to press the circuit reset button, located in the left hand inside side wall. - Page 14 Sprint5000HCS-USA.doc3.doc Page 13 01/05/2002 www.WhitakerBrothers.com...
- Page 15 Sprint5000HCS-USA.doc3.doc Page 14 01/05/2002 When paper is placed in the machine it breaks the light beam between the photocell emitter (part no. 2.83) and the photocell receiver (part no. 2.71). On the interruption of the beam the time set by the timer expires and the machine will operate for one cycle. If the stapled set fails to drop into the folding position the guides may be set too closely and must be set slightly wider.
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Page 16: Corner And Edge Stapling
Sprint5000HCS-USA.doc3.doc Page 15 01/05/2002 CORNER AND EDGE STAPLING Refer to figure 10. Open the top perspex cover. Move the paper width guides to the position where they will side jog the set of paper without impeding its path through the machine. For 8½“ x 11” paper, set the guides to the 11“... - Page 17 Sprint5000HCS-USA.doc3.doc Page 16 01/05/2002 Push the divert plate (part no. 3.71) back against the Top front plate (part no. 3.42), figure 11. This will divert the set of paper away from the folding section and out of the machine. Figure 11 - Conveyor setup 1. Fit the deflector plate, by fitting its hook over the tie bar, so that it rests on the outfeed conveyor.
- Page 18 Sprint5000HCS-USA.doc3.doc Page 17 01/05/2002 Figure 12 - Conveyor setup 2. Place the conveyor wheel spindle (part no. 6.17) into the slots provided in the conveyor wheel support brackets. As a set exits the machine down the Exit plate it should first come to a stop so that approximately 1”...
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Page 19: Counter
Sprint5000HCS-USA.doc3.doc Page 18 01/05/2002 COUNTER The counter can be reset to '0000' by pressing the rectangular black button below the number window. REPLACING STAPLING HEADS Should it become necessary to remove either or both of the stapling heads follow the procedure below. - Page 20 Sprint5000HCS-USA.doc3.doc Page 19 01/05/2002 Locate pip on adjustment guide into small hole at front of anvil and then retighten hex screws. The stapling head should now be in a position to carry on stapling after removing adjustment guide. www.WhitakerBrothers.com...
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Page 21: Problem Solving
Sprint5000HCS-USA.doc3.doc Page 20 01/05/2002 PROBLEM SOLVING. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY Motor will not start Blown Fuse Switch off and unplug machine. Check replace fuses necessary Machine will not start Powerful light source from Shield safety cover from light or when paper is inserted above move machine Machine will not cycle...
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