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FD 2054 AutoSeal
Pressure Sealer
8/2011
®
OPERATOR MANUAL
FIRST EDITION

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  • Page 1 FD 2054 AutoSeal ® Pressure Sealer OPERATOR MANUAL FIRST EDITION 8/2011...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT PAGE DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS UNPACKING & SETUP 2 - 3 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 5 - 6 INTERFACE MENU BATCH COUNTING AUTOBATCH SETUP CUSTOM FOLDS SETUP 10 - 12 OPERATOR SETTINGS 13 - 16 Language Standard Fold Override Stacker Override Test Sheet Setting Default Settings...

  • Page 5: Description

    DESCRIPTION Top Cover Self Centering Paper Non Operator Side Upper Fold Table Side Guides Infeed Tray Stacker Wheels Infeed Tray Telescoping Extension Outfeed Stacker Infeed Tray Lever Lower Fold Table Control Panel Operator Side The FD 2054 Pressure Sealer is designed to process a variety of form sizes and weights. The fold tables are automatically adjusted for standard folds and custom folds.

  • Page 6: Unpacking & Setup

    UNPACKING & SETUP Check package for shipping damage. If there is shipping damage, do not discard the box. Remove the machine and packed components from the box. The fold tables, telescoping stacker, and power cord are wrapped separately in the box. NOTE: Two people must lift the machine from the box.
  • Page 7 Upper Fold Table Receptacle Location 4. Plug the fold table cables into the receptacles on the side frame (Fig. 3 & 4). Fig. 3 Plug in Receptacle Lower Fold Table Receptacle Location Fig. 4 Plug in Receptacle 5. Insert the telescoping extension tray into the end of the outfeed conveyor (Fig.

  • Page 8: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL No. NAME FUNCTION Standard Fold Button Select the desired pre-programmed fold. LCD Interface Displays current settings and used for setup and programming. Start Button Press to start the folder. Stop Button Press to stop the folder. Clear/Reset Button Clears operation and returns to main screen.

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION Place power switch in the ON / “O” position. Extend the catch tray as required. Set the self-centring paper side guides for the width of the paper and lock in position using thumbscrews. (Fig 6) Fig. 6 Self centering side guides Adjust in-feed tray tension lever (Fig 7) for different paper weights.
  • Page 10 Select the fold type by pressing the fold selection button (Fig 9). Fig. 9 Fold selection button 10. Press the “1x” button on the control panel to test and check the folds (Fig 10). NOTE: When the “1x” or “ ”...

  • Page 11: Interface Menu

    INTERFACE MENU Main Screen - Press the “ ” button to advance to the Program Menu Press the “ “ buttons to scroll through the program settings. Press the “ “ button to enter the selection Choose between “ManuBatch” or Set up to 35 custom folds (page 10) “AutoBatch”...

  • Page 12: Batch Counting

    BATCH COUNTING Two options are available for batch counting: ManuBatch for standard batch counting, and AutoBatch for programmed batch counting. Select “Batch Counting” and press the “ ” button to enter batch counting modes. ManuBatch The “ManuBatch” or “manual batch” feature allows you to program the number of sheets you would like to process in a set.

  • Page 13: Autobatch Setup

    AutoBatch “AutoBatch” or “automatic batch” allows you to batch count with automated features. In the Autobatch mode you can program the number of sheets you would like to process in a set, the total number of sets and the delay between each set.

  • Page 14: Custom Folds Setup

    CUSTOM FOLDS SETUP The FD 2054 has 35 custom fold settings that can be stored into memory for recurring jobs with fold settings that vary from the standard fold settings. To create or edit custom folds se- lect “Custom Folds Setup” from the Program Menu screen and press the “...
  • Page 15 CUSTOM FOLDS SETUP, cont. There are 10 stacker positions available. Select the one that best matches the size of the folded document. Press “ ” buttons to select the correct position # P0 - P9. Press the “ ” button to enter selection and advance to the test screen.
  • Page 16 Measuring Fold Lengths Use the examples below to help determine the fold lengths for custom fold settings. Example 1: “Z” Fold Measure the length of panel “A”, enter this number as the upper Panel A fold table measurement. Measure the length of panel “B”, enter this number as the lower fold table measurement.

  • Page 17: Operator Settings

    OPERATOR SETTINGS A number of operator settings can be adjusted to personal- ize the FD 2054. The settings include Language, Stacker Override, Standard Fold Override, and Test Sheet Setting. This section will review each setting and how to adjust them. If needed, there is a Default Settings option that will reset to factory settings.

  • Page 18: Standard Fold Override

    Standard Fold Override It may be necessary to adjust the factory set standard fold settings for a particular fold type and paper size. This can be done in the Standard Fold Override Mode. From the Operator Settings menu select “Standard Fold Override”...

  • Page 19: Stacker Override

    Stacker Override The FD 2054 automated stacker positions may need to be overridden to accommodate different types of paper in order to improve the outfeed stacking. The positions are preset at the factory and should only be changed if needed. From the Operator Settings screen select “Stacker Override”, and press the “...

  • Page 20: Test Sheet Setting

    Test Sheet Setting The number of test sheets can be changed between 1, 2 or 3. From the Operator Settings Menu press the “ ” button to highlight Test Sheet Setting. Press the “ ” button to select. Press the “ ”...

  • Page 21: Removing Roller Cover

    REMOVING ROLLER COVER Roller cover The roller cover can be removed to access the sealing rollers. To remove, unscrew thumbscrews that hold the cover in place. (Fig. 12) Fig. 12 Thumbscrews REMOVING INFEED TIRES The infeed tires can easily be removed for cleaning and replace- ment.

  • Page 22: Daily Maintenance / Cleaning Procedures

    2. Clean in-feed tires and fold rollers with Formax recommended roller cleaner & rejuvenator to remove paper dust and toner. A Formax Cleaner Kit is available from your dealer. A damp cloth with water is the best alternative.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Control panel lights are not No power at the wall outlet. Check wall outlet. illuminated. No power to the machine inlet. Check power cord for frayed/broken wires. No power to the control panel. Press the button on the circuit breaker. Internal electrical failure Call for service.
  • Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING Clearing Paper Jams WARNING: Turn off machine and unplug cord from its receptacle If a jam occurs between the metal seal rollers, open the top cover, unplug and remove the upper fold table. Remove the jam clearing tool (located under the upper fold table), apply the tool to the upper metal roller (see photo), and turn clockwise until the paper jam is clear.

  • Page 25: Determining Fold Type

    FOLD TYPE DETERMINING Two Standard Folds 11” “Z” & 11” “C” Refer to Operator Manual for custom fold setup. Leading glue edge Glue Glue 11” “Z” Fold 11” “Z” Fold Leading glue edge Glue Glue 11” “C” Fold 11” “C” Fold...

  • Page 26: Fine Tuning Fold Test Sheet

    Leading Edge Make copies of this page on copy paper for fine tuning folds Instruction For Lining Up Folds 1. Place a stack of these sheets into the feeder and fold one (1) or two (2) sheets. Fold “A” Fold “B” Leading Edge 2.

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