FORCE FLEX FEEDER - Sure-Feed Engineering Parts and Products
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4. showing the exact same reference on the feeder side plate 3 Tighten both ratchet handles located on both side of the feeder side plate using moderate force Caution Do not over tighten ratchet handles Special Note Changing the position of the bridge tram bar can have very dramatic effects on the paper For details of these effects see figures 111 13 through 111 15 FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 26 of 73 0 Position With the bridge tram bar in the 0 position the separator wheels and the blue nip roller form a positive or forced nip on the paper The paper travels straight and flat between the bearing surfaces of the separator wheels and nip roller as shown in this illustration Note In the 0 position a positive nip also occurs when the separator wheels are positioned over the red gum belts Effectively the Y axis of the paper runs straight while the X axis remains flat as shown in illustration Figure 111 13 Negative Positions FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 Negative Position With the bridge tram bar in a Negative position the separator wheels are moved back from the blue nip roller and form a passive or flexed nip on the paper The paper is flexed down length wise by the separator wheels before traveling over the blue nip roller Although the paper still travels straight it does not necessarily remain flat If the separator wheels are positioned between the red gu
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7. FORCE FLEX FEEDER Roller Replacement Nip Roller Prepare the work area clear off the top surface of the FORCE FLEX FEEDER 1 Turn the main power switch to the off position 2 Disconnect the power cables from their sources by performing the following a Follow the main power line and all other power cables from the machine back to the receptacle or source of supplied power and disconnect it at the source b Place the plug connecter close to the machine in such a position that will remain in your field of vision while repairs or maintenance is being performed Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 47 of 73 3 Notify other persons in the area where the work is being performed that machine will be out of service especially if the work you are performing requires you to be crouched behind or beside the machine or in some other way obscured from the sight of other persons in the area 4 It may be necessary to move the FORCE FLEX FEEDER clear of other equipment Ensure that all interconnect cables electric power communication etc and any mechanical connecting devices have been removed and protected from damage during this process 5 Remove Force Flex Feeder from its mounting position by performing following a Disconnect all electrical wiring from feeder to base and other peripherals b Lift and position turn 90 or 180 if necessary the Feeder so the Transport Belt Carriage overhangs the surface edge
8. Align the center crease in the set up piece between the two separator wheels Align the center crease in the set up piece with the center of the separator wheel Figure 111 7 _ Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER_050907 4 22 of 73 2 Set height of the Separator Wheel to allow the thickness of one 1 piece of material to pass under it To do this turn the adjustment knob clock wise to raise the wheel counter clock wise to lower the wheel see figure III 8 Note There should be a little resistance felt by hand when the material is directly under the separator wheels when this is properly set Helpful Tip The thinner the material is the more critical this setting is Turn the adjustment knob clock wise to raise and counter clock wise to lower the separator wheels Figure 1 8 C gt the Back Wedge in the following manner 1 Set the Shaker Wedge under the material to obtain the proper stack angle for feeding see figure 111 9 The variables of this setting may be dependent on the characteristics of the material A Wedge Extension can be used when setting up narrow material The Force Flex Feeder comes with several different size Back Shaker Wedges choose the one that best fits the size paper you re running Helpful Tip The more the wedge is pushed under the material the less critical the separator wheel setting becomes If the wedge is placed out from the material the separator wheel se
9. Warning Force Flex Feeder weighs excess of 90 pounds practice safe lifting techniques when moving the feeder or acquire assistance to move the feeder C Lift both belt tensioning cams see figure IV 1 d Lift both carriage latches see figure IV 1 e Slide the transport belt carriage out of the Feeder see figure IV 2 Removing the Nip Roller 1 Remove the carriage side plate opposite end of timing belt drive a Remove Allen socket head screws that attach side plate to both belt track support shafts and loosen set screws in bearings with locking collars See figure IV 13 Bearings with locking collars typ remove set screws Remove Allen socket head screws from belt track support shafts Carriage side plate ENS Figure IV 13 Carriage drive pulley loosen both s t screws and slide pulley off shaft b Pull carriage side plate containing bearings and belt tensioning cam from ends of all shafts and remove drive pulley See figure IV 13 FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 48 of 73 Deleted c Remove track assemblies by depressing spring locating plate on side of belt track and then sliding belt tracks off shafts See figure IV 14 Nip roller note nylon washer Figure IV 14 Depress spring locating plate then slide belt track off of shafts d Measure distance from end of Nip support shaft to Nip roller e Loosen the two 2 set screws in the b
10. 1 800 INSERTER web sure feed com FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 71 of 73 Troubleshooting Guide Things to Check No power to all components of the Check Main Breaker machine Check power to the machine No power to Motor controller Check FU 3A 3B fuses 4AMP DC L1 L2 Check FU 3 fuse 3 5AMP MOTOR Check 5 Circuit Breaker Feeder is not feeding Check Feeder On Off Button Check Connection at Base Feeder needs to be full Limit switch depressed Check all cable connections Feeder will not run Check fuse condition Check outlet power source Check power switch Check all cable connections Feeder runs but no material is being Check material supply dispensed Remove all material and follow setup procedure Check rollers and belts for excessive wear or dirt Feeder does not create a gap between Lower separator adjustment and observe If a gap pieces 15 not present after this adjustment return separator to original position and move the back guide forward Lower rear elevator belts slightly Thick material does not feed well Decrease the height at the back of the material stack Increase the opening at the separation device the thicker the material the less critical the setting is Thin material does not feed Adjust separation device as described in section 2 Remove material and fan the stack allowing air to separate the pieces Raise the rear of the material stack by moving the wedge forward
11. Found posted on the backside of the Force Flex Feeder Figure 2 Mechanical Warning Symbol indicating pinch hazard Found posted on the mounting plate of the friction belts drive motor Figure 3 Label shown at actual size Label shown at actual size Label shown at actual size Note This symbol AN appears as a visual alert in the text of this manual next to written warnings regarding possible safety issues and or possible machine damage that may occur as a direct result of failure to follow specific instructions as written FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 11 of 73 Deleted Note safety devices door locks warning labels and stickers installed by the manufacture to safeguard all persons operating and or working on or around the FORCE FLEX FEEDER Removing altering or disabling any of these items will void any and all warranties either real or implied purchased or offered with the FORCE FLEX FEEDER All companies connected with the manufacturing promotion and sale of the FORCE FLEX FEEDER shall be held harmless for any and all injuries and damage in the event the safety devices door locks warning labels and stickers are removed altered or disabled In addition to the safety devices and warnings installed on the FORCE FLEX FEEDER by the manufacture the following recommendations for safe operation and maintenance of the FORCE FLEX FEEDER are as follows Recommendation gt Any perso
12. Page 18 Paper Sensor Adjustment ____ __ ___ __ Page 31 Control Panel and Switch Operation 2 2 7 2 2 4 2 Page 32 Operating the FORCE FLEX FEEDER 2 4 2 Page 34 Section IV FORCE FLEX FEEDER General Service Page 35 FORCE FLEX FEEDER Maintenance Page 36 ce sem NIE IRE Page 36 Cleaning Friction 37 FORCE FLEX FEEDER Belt Replacement Transport Elevator Separator Page 41 FORCE FLEX FEEDER Roller Replacement Page 47 SEO UIS MaN iate Page 50 Section V FORCE FLEX FEEDER Electrical Components Page 51 Section VI FORCE FLEX FEEDER Wiring Diagrams Page 55 Section VII Trouble Shooting 71 FORCEFLEXFEEDER_050907 2 of 73 _ Deleted Special Note Some pictures and illustrations may have color hue and contrast graphically altered for clearity when printing in black and white and may not necessarily reflect the actual color of the product when viewed on compact disk DEFINITIONS VAC volts a c WARNING or
13. a complete visual inspection has been completed and loose items removed leave the service doors open Hold the air nozzle firmly at arm s length and clean off the machine beginning with the top surfaces then work your way down Warning Be sure to keep the direction of compressed air blowing away from you Note High volume businesses running three 3 shifts five 5 days a week should plan this function once a week Businesses producing light to moderate volume should plan this function once a month FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 36 of 73 221 Deleted Cleaning Friction Belts 1 Acquire and use eye protection safety goggles or safety glasses with side guards 2 Turn off the machine and disconnect the power lines 3 Clean the following material belts 7 Feeder Transport and Elevator Belts of the Force Flex Feeder Apply a liberal amount of Simple Green general purpose cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol 70 by volume see warning below to a soft cloth and wipe down the belt you wish to clean Advance the belt being cleaned by hand until the entire belt surface has been cleaned Warning Do not spray or pour Simple Green general purpose cleaner or Isopropyl Alcohol directly onto the belts free flowing liquids may seep into some electronic components and cause damage Note Simple Green general purpose cleaner and or Isopropyl Alcohol can be purchased at most local grocery stores and drug stor
14. elevator belt assembly remove the Allen socket head screws attaching the vibrating top plate to the feeder frame a Remove from each side frame 3 Allen socket head screws See figure IV 7 b Lifttop plate up and away from feeder frame It may be necessary to disconnect electrical wiring from top plate s electrical components Settop plate aside Remove Allen socket head screws 3 from each side to detach top plate Top Plate Figure IV 7 5 Detach the elevator belt assembly from the feeder frame by removing from both sides of frame a Both ratchet handles b Allen socket head screws 2 from each elevator bearing block Lift elevator assembly from frame See figure IV 8 and 9 FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 4 gt 73 Deleted Remove these 2 Allen socket head screws from elevator bearing blocks Ratchet handle Figure IV 8 6 Loosen Allen socket head screws from both ends of elevator idler shaft and move shaft ends in slots to release belt tension See figure IV 9 Elevator Idler Shaft Loosen these Allen socket head screws to release belt tension Figure IV 9 T Slide elevator belts off one end of assembly and replace with new belts 8 Re assemble and install elevator assembly and top plate by following previous instructions in reverse FORCEFLEXFEEDER_050907 45 of 73 FORCE FLEX FEEDER Belt Replac
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16. 0907 38 of 73 Clean the feeder transport belt surfaces with Simple Green or Isopropyl Alcohol Figure IV 3 While the Transport Belt Carriage is out of the feeder clean the elevator belts by performing the following 1 Raise the Elevator Assembly to the topmost position by a Loosen the ratchet handle found on each side plate of the Force Flex Feeder see figure IV 4 b Adjust the elevator belts to the desired height Note Commonly the elevator belts are raised into use for large stock measuring approximately 8 X 10 or larger c Tighten the ratchet handles using moderate force to secure the setting Caution Over tightening the ratchet handle may result in damage to the side plate finish and or the ratchet handle 221 Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 39 of 73 Elevator Belts shown in position 4 Clean the Elevator Belts with Simple Green 4 Alcohol Note elevator belts advanced manually for easy access to the entire belt surface Place the Elevator Belts in the position by turning the ratchet handle counter clockwise raising the elevator belts and re tighten the ratchet handles to secure the elevator belts in position N Figure IV 4 Turn ratchet handle counter clockwise to loosen turn clockwise to tighten 2 Apply a liberal amount of Simple Green diluted to manufacturer s specifications or
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19. FEEDER in the designated location 7 Check entire machine for any items may be obstructing proper operation This includes packing shipping components 8 Plug power cables for FORCE FLEX FEEDER into proper sized site receptacle Warning To avoid possible damage to the machine and prevent possible injury keep the work areas free of all packing material and other debris 221 Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 9 of 73 Section II Safety Features amp Warnings PitneyBowes SURE FEED ENGINEERING 12050 49th STREET NORTH CLEARWATER FL 33752 4301 PHONE 727 571 3330 FAX 727 571 3443 TOLL FREE 1 800 INSERTER web sure feed com FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 10 of 73 _ Deleted Section Safety Features FORCE FLEX FEEDER systems have been designed with covers to areas containing moving parts as well as caution or warning labels or stickers to safeguard persons operating and or working on or around this equipment These are as follows All doors to cabinets containing moving parts are equipped with a mechanical lock that requires the use of a flat blade screwdriver to open The main power or electrical box door is equipped with a safety lock that requires a specific key to open General Warning Symbol indicating possible safety hazards Found posted on the Force Flex Feeder Figure 1 Shock Hazard Symbol indicating possible shock hazard
20. FORCE FLEX FEEDER MODEL FF 14 OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL PitneyBowes SURE FEED ENGINEERING 12050 49th STREET NORTH CLEARWATER FL 33752 4301 PHONE 727 571 3330 FAX 727 571 3443 TOLL FREE 1 800 INSERTER web sure feed com O Copyright Pitney Bowes Inc 2007 All rights reserved Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 1 0173 Table of Contents Section TET Page 3 FORCE FLEX FEEDER Intsallation Page 4 Floor Plan and Machine Requirements sss Page 6 8 Positioning the Components 2222 2 Page 9 Electrical Setup Components 0 2 0 0 0 0 2024 2 Page 9 Section Il Safety Features and Warning Page 10 dere ree coda ewig 11 Safety Recommendations Page 12 Special Advisement 13 Machine Lock Out Procedure sioe daa sta Fr e Page 13 Suggested Lockout Devices ET Page 15 Section General Set Up Page 17 FORCE FLEX FEEDER Sel
21. Isopropyl Alcohol to a clean cloth 3 Wipe down the portion of the elevator belts visible on the topside of the feeder 4 Advance the elevator belts manually to continue cleaning Note Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the total length of the elevator belts have been cleaned Warning DO NOT attempt to clean elevator belts while the machine is running FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 4 73 FORCE FLEX FEEDER Belt Replacement Transport Belts Prepare the work area clear off the top surface of the FORCE FLEX FEEDER 1 2 FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 41 of 73 Turn the main power switch to the off position Disconnect the power cables from their sources by performing the following a Follow the main power line and all other power cables from the machine back to the receptacle or source of supplied power and disconnect it at the source b Place the plug connecter close to the machine in such a position that will remain in your field of vision while repairs or maintenance is being performed Notify all other persons in the area where the work is being performed that the machine will be out of service especially if the work you are performing requires you to be crouched behind or beside the machine or in some other way obscured from the sight of other persons in the area It may be necessary to move the FORCE FLEX FEEDER clear of other equipment Ensure that all interconnect cables electri
22. ack in ponytail fashion then pinned up or otherwise contained to the top of their head or confined under the back of their shirt gt Turn off the main power to the FORCE FLEX FEEDER before opening any of the service doors for general cleaning and or general maintenance Follow the Lock Out Procedures as stated on page 14 for extensive repairs involving disassembly of the machine either in whole or in part or replacing any of the electrical components gt Any persons working near any of the electrical motors or pump motors of the FORCE FLEX FEEDER should use caution Electrical motors and product heaters give off heat contact with or exposure to bare skin may result in burns Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 12 of 73 gt FORCE FLEX FEEDER was designed to feed and transport paper only Do not attempt to feed and or run materials made of or containing glass metal wood plastics liquids foods powders gasses explosives or toxic and hazardous chemicals on the FORCE FLEX FEEDER Note The manufacture recognizes and acknowledges that the FORCE FLEX FEEDER is capable of successfully running and or transporting compact disk and audio cassettes inserted into paper envelopes however the manufacture and other companies connected with the promotion and sale of the FORCE FLEX FEEDER do not assume any responsibility for any damage to the FORCE FLEX FEEDER or product and shall be held harmless for any damages and or
23. c power communication etc and any mechanical connecting devices have been removed and protected from damage during this process Remove Force Flex Feeder from its mounting by performing the following a Disconnect all electrical wiring from feeder to power and other peripherals b Place feeder on table cart or suitable flat surface Follow the instructions listed under Removing the Transport Belt Carriage section Warning The Force Flex Feeder weighs in excess of 90 pounds practice safe lifting techniques when moving the feeder or acquire assistance to move the feeder a Lift both belt tensioning cams see figure IV 1 b Lift both carriage latches see figure IV 1 c Slide the transport belt carriage out of the feeder see figure IV 2 The individual feeder transport belts will now easily slip off either end of the carriage Please note the possible variation in belt widths and their individual positioning on the carriage See figure 5 d While the transport belt carriage is out of the feeder check the nip roller for undue wear or damage If replacement is required please see separate section Nip Roller Replacement 221 Deleted Belt Tensioning Cams are up Slide the belt off of the assembly Figure IV 5 e Replace any worn or damaged transport belts as required Check for worn or noisy bearings loose or bent shafts and any damage to timing belt pulleys or drive belt 7 Replace the Transport Belt Carriag
24. center knob to the desired setting Tighten Lock Ring by turning clock wise Figure 20 FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 32 73 Setting and Re Setting the Emergency Stop Switch Figure 11 21 Set Emergency Stop Switch by Re Set Emergency Stop Switch pushing downward by lifting upward A Warning The Emergency Stop Switches Must be Visible and Accessible at all times Special Note Pursuant to Community Legislation on Machinery Comments on Directive 98 37 EC 1 2 Controls and 1 2 1 Safety and reliability of control systems The E Stop button buttons found on the Force Flex Base are by design in compliance to meet and or exceed the mandates and requirements as stated in the Community Legislation on Machinery Comments on Directive 98 37 EC By manufacture design the E Stop buttons are to be used in the event of an emergency once the E Stop button has been depressed a delay of 5 to 7 seconds must elapse before the E Stop button can be re set Once the E Stop button has been re set another delay of 5 to 7 seconds must elapse before normal machine operation can be resumed In the event the delays are not strictly observed before attempting to resume normal machine operation a conflict in the logic program may result causing an operator to power down the system and re boot to clear the conflict before resuming normal machine operation 221 Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 33 of 73 For a se
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27. e by sliding back into its original position a Ensure that drive pulley on Carriage engages timing belt on feeder drive shaft See figure IV 6 b Push both carriage latches into the notches of the carriage see figure IV 1 c Turn both belt tensioning cams to the locking position see figure IV 1 Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 42 of 73 x Drive on Force Flex Feeder ER m Drive pulley on Transport Belt Carriage A Figure IV 6 FORCE FLEX FEEDER Belt Replacement Elevator Belts Prepare the work area clear off the top surface of the FORCE FLEX FEEDER 1 Turn the main power switch to the off position 2 Disconnect the power cables from their sources by performing the following a Follow the main power line and all other power cables from the machine back to the receptacle or source of supplied power and disconnect it at the source Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 43 of 73 b Place plug connecter close to machine in such a position that will remain in your field of vision while repairs or maintenance is being performed 3 Notify all other persons in the area where the work is being performed that the machine will be out of service especially if the work you are performing requires you to be crouched behind or beside the machine or in some other way obscured from the sight of other persons in the area 4 To access the
28. e shipping container perform the following 1 Inspect the location where the machine is to be set up Note The manufacture recommends that the area be a relatively flat and smooth concrete or hard wood surface similar substrates are acceptable The area should be free of holes divots loose floorboards etc and not subject to retaining moisture from water seepage Warning In the event the floor does not meet the recommended requirements seek an alternate location or reschedule the installation after repairs to the floor have been completed 2 The side guides left and right hand must be re attached to the Force Flex Feeder See later section for details Installation Electrical Setup Connections 3 Inspect the line current at the point where the power cable of the machine is to be plugged in Note Conventional wall sockets ceiling line drops and D Boxes should be free of cracks rust visible signs of heat stress and flash marks Special Note For installations in Europe check the condition of the voltage converter box or other voltage reducing device that may be in use In the event of a line voltage inspection failure report your findings to the person or persons in charge of the building and postpone the installation until corrections are made 4 Check the line voltage to ensure that the minimum and maximum requirements are present 5 Check to see what volt value the transformer is pinned out 6 Position the FORCE FLEX
29. ed 3 Notify all other persons in area where the work is being performed that machine will be out of service especially if the work you are performing requires you to be crouched behind or beside the machine or in some other way obscured from the sight of other persons in the area 4 When the work has been completed reconnect the plug to the power source and then test cycle the machine to ensure that power has properly restored and the machine is fully functional 5 Notify all other persons in the area that the machine is fully operational and that the drive motors will become enabled when the power switch is placed in the on position _ Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 14 of 73 Suggested Lock Devices The following are some suggested devices specifically designed to provide a greater degree of safety when locking out the power supply to a machine These devices can be purchased from most safety equipment suppliers and vendors Lock Box designed for power cord plug connectors commonly used in combination with a key style padlock Note Appearance of Lock Out devices may vary depending on vendor Figure 4 Breaker Lock designed for use inside electrical breaker boxes commonly used in combination with a key style padlock Note Appearance of Lock Out devices may vary depending Figure 11 5 on vendor 221 Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 15 of 73 Warning Alert
30. ement Material Separator Belt this item is an extremely low wear component due to its low rotational speed Prepare the work area clear off the top surface of the FORCE FLEX FEEDER base 1 Turn the main power switch to the off position 2 Disconnect the power cables from their sources by performing the following a Follow the main power line and all other power cables from the machine back to the receptacle or source of supplied power and disconnect it at the source b Place the plug connecter close to the machine in such a position that will remain in your field of vision while repairs or maintenance is being performed 3 Notify all other persons in the area where the work is being performed that the machine will be out of service especially if the work you are performing requires you to be crouched behind or beside the machine or in some other way obscured from the sight of other persons in the area 4 Replace the material separator belts motor drive or separator wheel by first detaching material separator assembly from the bridge tram bar To do this a Loosen the ratchet handle located at the top of the separator wheel clamp to permit clamp to be pulled straight out away from bridge tram bar See figure IV 10 b When the separator wheel clamp has cleared the bridge tram bar then drop assembly down to clear timing belt on bridge tram bar NOTE The bridge tram bar should be raised up enough so separator wheel assembly can be re
31. es Warning Isopropyl Alcohol is FLAMABLE do not use near an open flame or any other source or device that gives off heat Removing the Feeder Transport Belt Carriage for easy cleaning 1 Turn off the Force Flex Feeder and unplug the Force Flex Feeder from the power supply and interconnections to other peripherals See FORCE FLEX FEEDER Belt Replacement instructions for more details 2 Lift and position turn 90 or 180 if necessary the Feeder so the Transport Belt Carriage overhangs the platform edge Warning The Force Flex Feeder weighs excess of 90 pounds practice safe lifting techniques when moving the feeder or acquire assistance to move the feeder 3 Lift both belt tensioning cams see figure IV 1 4 Lift both carriage latches see figure IV 1 5 Slide the transport belt carriage out of the Feeder see figure IV 2 221 Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 37 of 73 Lift the carriage latches located on both sides of the transport belt carriage ES Lift the belt tensioning cams located on both sides of the transport belt carriage Figure IV 1 Slide the transport belt carriage out of the feeder Figure 2 Once the Transport Belt Carriage is out of the feeder the feeder transport belts can be easily cleaned using a liberal amount of Simple Green diluted to manufacturer s specifications or Isopropyl Alcohol applied with a clean cloth 221 Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER 05
32. in released position Figure III 4 6 Depress the Spring Locating Plate and move the belt tracks into positions that evenly support and feed the specific size product being set up see figure 111 5 Helpful Tip Both outer belt tracks should be set even with the outside edges of the material being set up Note The belt tracks cannot easily be moved until the belt pressure has been released as depicted in step 5 Depress Spring Locating Plate to move belt track assembly into desired position The transport belts can be moved along shaft to various positions as needed Figure 11 5 _ Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER_050907 20 of 73 7 Loosen ratchet handles located top of both material side guide clamps by turning them counter clockwise 8 Slide the material side guide to the outside edge of the outer belt tracks located under the edges of the set up material 9 Lightly tighten the ratchet handles just enough to hold the material side guides in position A Caution Do not tighten fully at this time 10 Lower the bridge tram bar until the material side guides are seated in the belt track bracket tabs see figure 111 6 Helpful The material side guides clamps are slotted so that you can lift up on the side guides without disturbing the clamps and manually assist in the seating process The clamps may also need to be moved slightly to accommodate seating the side guides Turn the Heigh
33. ing screws located at each of the bridge 2 Turn the separator adjustment knob counter clock wise until the material separator wheels are in their lowest position 3 Cut two 2 strips of 20 bond or 50 offset paper copier or printer paper approximately 1 X 5 typically these measure 004 in thickness Using the recommended paper will provide uniform thickness and drag friction between the material separators and the red gum belts Note Do not use a textured paper such as Classic Linen or Classic Laid or any of the slick paper such as Cass Coat or Enamel These types may not provide you uniform thickness or sufficient friction to set the tram 4 Place one 1 strip of paper under each material separator allowing the full weight of the bridge tram bar to rest on the paper 5 Tighten one 1 of the two screws at each end of the bridge tram bar 6 Move the paper strips to feel if the resistance or drag is equal under each separator wheel If one moves with less resistance than the other loosen the screw on the side that is tighter and raise that side of the bridge slightly and tighten the screw at that end of the bridge tram bar 7 Check the resistance or drag under each separator wheel with the paper strips again and adjust accordingly Note It may be necessary to repeat this step few times while setting the tram 8 Once the tram has been set tighten the other remaining screws at each end of the bridge tra
34. injuries resulting in this practice Special Advisement The manufacturer and other companies connected with the promotion and sale of the FORCE FLEX FEEDER shall be held harmless for any and all injuries sustained to any person or persons as a result of failure to comply with the recommendations for safe operation and maintenance of the FORCE FLEX FEEDER as shown and or described herein The Lithium batteries used in our products may contain Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www disc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate If any equipment is provided with a replaceable battery and if replacement by an incorrect type could result in an explosion for example with some lithium batteries the following applies If the battery is placed in an operator access area there shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in both the operating and servicing instructions Ifthe battery is placed elsewhere in the equipment there shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in the servicing instructions This marking or statement shall include the following or similar text CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS Lock Out Procedure Before beginning extensive repairs involving disassembly of the machine either in whole or in part performing general maintenance or replacing any of the electrical components the
35. lective stop to interrupt normal machine operation depress Red control Stop button The machine can be re started without delay at the operator s discretion See figure 11 22 Press Green control START button To initiate normal operation Fault low level Indicator Press Red control STOP O button To interrupt normal operation Figure III 22 Operating the FORCE FLEX FEEDER Once the basic set up is completed turn the power switch to the On position and initiate the operation of the Force Flex Feeder Power 1 Turn power to the machine on by flipping the white power switch located on the electrical enclosure in an upward direction See figure 111 23 Main Power ON OFF Switch Flip switch Down to turn OFF Warning Drive Motors are Enabled when this Flip switch UP to turn ON Figure 11 23 switch is in the UP position 2 Press the green START switch button to initiate Feeder operation See figure 111 22 Observe how the Force Flex Feeder separates and feeds material if doubling occurs advance the back wedge further under the stack of paper or apply more pressure using the separator wheels 3 When you have adjusted the feeder to operate properly adjust the belt speed of the feeder to the desired running speed See figure III 20B _ Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 34 of 73 Section IV General Service FORCE FLEX FEEDER MODEL FF 14 ml
36. lue nip roller then slide the nip roller off of the shaft 2 Install the new roller a Slide the new nip roller onto the shaft Note Do not tighten the setscrews at this time Remember to replace nylon washers in original locations b Adgjust the position of the roller to the recorded measurement that was taken in step 1 d moderately tighten one of the set screws in roller once it is back into the original position then double check the measurements before tightening the second set screw in each roller c Re install all belt tracks and nylon washers 3 Re install the carriage side plate with attached bearings and belt tensioning cam to the belt track support shafts using Allen socket head screws 4 Replace transport belt carriage into feeder frame lock into place and lock belt tensioning cams down 221 Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 49 of 73 Setting Tram After any major service overhaul it is advisable to square up the feeder to ensure proper operation of the feeder The next process is referred to as setting the tram or tramming the feeder Normally this is a factory setting that does not require adjustment However raising the bridge may be required to run thick material and this adjustment may be required This setting is critical to the performance of the feeder This will ensure that the separator wheels are level with respect to the nip rollers To do this 1 Loosen the bridge mount
37. m bar This procedure must be followed whenever the bridge tram bar is adjusted up or down as stated previously for extremely thick materials _ Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 50 73 Section V Electrical Components FORCE FLEX FEEDER MODEL FF 14 Pitney Bowes SURE FEED ENGINEERING 12050 49th STREET NORTH CLEARWATER FL 33752 4301 PHONE 727 571 3330 FAX 727 571 3443 TOLL FREE 1 800 INSERTER web sure feed com FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 51 of 73 d 15 EC P Item Component A FeederMotor Main belt drive B Terminal Block Ground Provides contact point for AC ground F3 fuse 3 5 amp circuit protection feeder motor D F2A2Bfues 24v transformer primary E Jumpers 24v transformer 230 115 F Capacitor 50 or 60 hertz power for separator motors G DCMOTORCONTROL Controls speed of Feeder belt motor H TOROIDAL TRANSFORMER Step down 230 to 115 filters noise J 24VTRANSFORMER Transforms incoming line voltage to specific voltage to machine kK F3A3Bfues 4 amp circuit protection dc motor control 24v transformer secondary FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 52 of 73 Hood Component Identification Table Component Function A RStModeSwih _ D FLTRilimeFiter Grou
38. m belts the paper will also be flexed width wise Effectively the paper is first flexed on the Y axis under the separator wheels and then flexed on the X axis by the gum belts as shown in illustration b Note The Negative position decreases the amount of red gum belt surface under the stack of paper in the feeder Caution The more pressure that is applied by the separator wheels the more flex will occur Excessive pressure may blemish damage or destroy the paper Figure III 14 Deleted 27 of 73 Position With the bridge tram bar in a Positive position the separator wheels are moved forward of the blue nip roller and form a passive or flexed nip on the paper The paper is flexed down length wise by the separator wheels after traveling over the blue nip roller Although the paper still travels straight it does not necessarily remain flat If the separator wheels are positioned between the red gum belts the paper will also be flexed width wise Effectively the paper is first flexed on the Y axis under the separator wheels and then flexed on the X axis by the gum belts as shown in illustration Note The Positive position increases the amount of red gum belt surface under the stack of paper in the feeder N Caution The more pressure that is applied by the separator wheels the more flex will occur Excessive pressure may blemish damage or destroy the paper Positive Po
39. machine must be locked out of service to ensure that power will not be restored to the machine while the work is being performed To lock a machine out of service perform the following AN Warning The following procedure is published herein for the expressed purpose of providing a safe work environment conducive to persons performing repairs and or maintenance and or general cleaning of the FORCE FLEX FEEDER and or any other components connected to or associated with the FORCE FLEX FEEDER This procedure must be followed without exception to ensure the safety of any person or persons performing the previous stated task The manufacturer and other companies connected with the promotion and sale of the FORCE FLEX FEEDER shall be held harmless for any and all injuries sustained to any person or persons and or damage to the FORCE FLEX FEEDER and or any other components connected to or associated with the FORCE FLEX FEEDER as a result of failure to comply with the Lock Out Procedure 1 Turn the main power switch to the off position Delete FORCEFLEXFEEDER_050907 13 of 73 2 Disconnect the power cable from its source by performing the following a Follow the main power line from the machine back to the receptacle or source of supplied power and disconnect it at the source b Place the plug connecter close to the machine in such a position that will remain in your field of vision while repairs or maintenance is being perform
40. moved Reference figures 111 17 and 18 in previous section Separator wheel clamp Bridge tram bar timing belt Figure 10 Timing belt pulley mounted on end of separator wheel shaft AN Caution Do not move the separator wheel assembly too far from the feeder at this time The rotation motor is still connected to the feeder c Unplug the rotation motor from the feeder harness _ Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER_050907 46 of 73 d Remove two 2 Allen socket head screws attaching the separator motor This will permit the motor drive belt to be released from the drive pulleys See figure IV 11 Remove button socket head screws opposite side Figure IV 11 5 Replace with new motor drive belt and re install separator motor if separator wheel belt is not in need of replacement If wheel belt requires replacement a Remove both set screws from timing belt pulley mounted on end of separator wheel shaft See figure IV 10 b Remove RH separator side plate from assembly by removing 6 Allen socket head screws side plate wheel and shaft should remain assembled See figure IV 12 Remove RH separator side plate wheel and shaft attached by removing Allen socket head screws 6 Figure IV 12 c Remove the material separator belt from wheel d Place the new material separator belt on the material separator make sure the belts fit snuggly inside the relief of the material separator wheel
41. nd Terminal Ni _ K3 Relay Ho Option 24V trigger relay EN Option 120V trigger relay EN Option 5 to 28VDC interface ES1 E STOP FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 Provides remote local control selection 5 AMP Circuit Breaker Connection for power supply cord 6 AMP for noise reduction Protective earth grounding DPDT 30A 24V for master control SPDT 24V AC DC Trigger Interface SPDT 24V AC DC SPDT 120VAC Output Module 4 28VDC 12 280VAC Push Pull Switch w 1 N C contact Illuminated Push Button ON OFF 53 of 73 Deleted EXTERNAL INTERFACE CONNECTION Component ___ 8 PIN RECEPTACLE FOR EXTERNAL INTERFACE CABLES B WIRING CONNECTION STRAIN RELIEF FOR INTERNAL WIRING FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 54 of 73 Section VI Wiring Diagrams for FORCE FLEX FEEDER MODEL FF 14 _ Pitney Bowes SURE FEED ENGINEERING 12050 49th STREET NORTH CLEARWATER FL 33752 4301 PHONE 727 571 3330 FAX 727 571 3443 TOLL FREE 1 800 INSERTER web sure feed com FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 55 of 73 ae LO ABW 6 5200 55 Vi Xd 1432404 qam dalHasNWNi DOR EFFE LEG Avd LEG 222 LOEF ESZEE 74 HELA YS HLHON 19818 Wier OSOEL 9555 5405
42. ns designated to operate work on or near the FORCE FLEX FEEDER must be fully trained by a factory authorized representative gt Do not operate or perform any type of maintenance on the FORCE FLEX FEEDER while under the influence of drugs or alcohol gt Do not operate or perform any type of maintenance on the FORCE FLEX FEEDER in or around freestanding water gt Do not wear loose or baggie fitting shirts shirts with bellowing sleeves bracelets rings necklaces neckties or other loose apparel that may come into close proximity with moving parts of the machine gt Do not place any items near or over the Emergency Stop Switches that might inhibit or obstruct line of sight or access to the Emergency Stop Switches The Emergency Stop Switches must be clearly visible and accessible at all times gt Ware protective safety eyeglasses or goggles and use a particle mask or similar device when cleaning off the FORCE FLEX FEEDER with compressed air Alert all other persons in the area to stand a minimum of thirty 30 feet from the area where compressed air is put to such use gt Hearing protection is not required for safe operation of the FORCE FLEX FEEDER Typically decibel levels have been found to be less than 85 decibels in machines properly maintained and in good operating condition gt All persons having hair greater than shoulder length who operate work on or near the FORCE FLEX FEEDER should keep their hair pulled b
43. ockwise to raise adjustable crossbar Raise the bridge tram bar until the side guides are free from the belt track frame s bracket tabs Turn the Adjustment Knob clockwise to raise counter clockwise to lower the separator wheels Figure 11 1 2 Raise each separator wheel by turning the adjustment knob atop each separator assembly in a clockwise direction see figure 111 1 3 Fold one 1 piece of material in half to establish a center crease Note The crease needs to be made the direction of travel that the material is to be run in see figure III 2 Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 18 of 73 John Public John Ql Public Center Crease 4 Align the center crease of the set up piece with the blue Nip roller on the transport belt carriage and back wedge center channel see figure 111 3 5 Liftthe belt tensioning cams on both sides of the transport belt carriage to release belt pressure see figure 111 4 FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 Align the setup piece with the back wedge center channel and the blue nip roller This is the center reference for the feeder Figure III 3 1 73 The tensioning cams located on the inside of the carriage side plates Belt Tensioning Cam shown down in locked position Belt Tensioning Cam shown up
44. sition Figure III 15 Removable Roller Ball paper drive assist Roller Ball paper drive assists may be mounted on both paper side guides and or mounted in front of both separator wheels see figure 11 16 For use on paper side guides the tapered end must face the paper stack The retaining knobs can be affixed to either side of the roller ball guides For use on separator wheel mounts the beveled end must face the separator wheels Figure III 16 _ Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER_050907 28 of 73 The Force Flex Feeder also comes equipped with removable and Dynamic Rotation Separator Wheels see figure 111 17 To remove a separator wheel assembly perform the following 1 Loosen the ratchet handle located at the top of the separator wheel clamp see figure 11 17 2 Swing the bottom of the separator wheel clamp out from under the bridge tram bar then lift up and set beside the feeder A Caution Do not move the separator wheel assembly too far from the feeder at this time The rotation motor is still connected to the feeder 3 Unplug the rotation motor from the feeder harness see figure 111 18 Loosen the ratchet handle by turning it counter clockwise Swing the bottom of the clamp out from under the bridge tram bar and lift up The separator wheels can be positioned over the belt tracks over the nip roller or between the belt tracks Figure 111 17 Dele
45. stallation of the FORCE FLEX FEEDER is intended for operation in a specific environment See Operating Environment Table below for details Operating Environment Table ITEM SPECIFICATION Ambient Environmental Operating 0 to 55 Conditions Temperature Storage Temperature 25 to 859 Ambient Operating 30 to 95 RH with no condensation Humidit Ambient Storage 596 to 9590 RH with no condensation Humidity Pollution Level Pollution level 1 conforming to JIS B3501 There must be no combustible or corrosive gas Operating Altitude 2 000 m above sea level or lower Electrical Operating Noise Resistance Conforming to JIS B 3502 1 500 V p p in either normal or common modes Conditions with a pulse width of 100 ns 11 and a rise time of 1 ns tested with impulse noise simulator Vibration Mechanical Resistance Conforming to JIS B 3502 Operating 10 to 57 Hz with single amplitude of 0 075 mm Conditions 57 to 150 Hz with fixed acceleration of 9 8 m s 10 sweeps each in X Y and Z directions sweep time 1 octave min Shock Resistance Conforming to JIS B 3502 Peak acceleration of 147 m s 2 for 11 ms each in the X Y and Z directions Installation Ground Ground to 1000 max Requirements Cooling Method Natural cooling Figure 4 24 Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 8 of 73 Installation Positioning the Components Once the FORCE FLEX FEEDER has been removed from th
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47. t Adjustment Hand wheel or knob counter clockwise to lower Lower the bridge tram bar to seat the side guides into the belt track bracket tabs Helpful Tip The lower edge of the side guide can be manually moved slightly while lowering the bridge tram bar to assist in seating the guide into the bracket tabs Helpful Tip The side guide can be lifted and also removed via the side guide clamp slots This can also be helpful in seating the lower edge of the side guides into the bracket tabs Back View Figure III 6 _ Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER_050907 21 of 73 11 Once material side guides are in place moderately tighten the ratchet handles located at the top of both side guide clamps A Caution Do no over tighten Over tightening may result in damage to the clamps and cause scarring to the bridge tram bar The Force Flex Feeder comes equipped with two Dynamic Rotation Separator Wheels Depending on the size or texture of the paper being set up only one of the separator wheels may be required To accomplish this and keep the material centered in the feeder the separator wheels have been designed to be easily removed from the feeder See discussion at figure 11 17 B Set the pressure of the separator wheels by performing the following 1 Place the product material previously creased in Step A under the center of the one separator wheel or centered between the separator wheels see figure 111 7
48. tags commonly used combination with all lock out devices Front View of Lock Out Tag Back View of Lock Out Tag DANGER EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT LOCKED OUT BY LOCKED OUT THIS TAG amp LOCK TO BE REMOVED ONLY BY THE PERSON SHOWN ON BACK Figure 1 6 e Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 16 of 73 Section General Set Up FORCE FLEX FEEDER MODEL FF 14 bn Pitney Bowes SURE FEED ENGINEERING 12050 49th STREET NORTH CLEARWATER FL 33752 4301 PHONE 727 571 3330 FAX 727 571 3443 TOLL FREE 1 800 INSERTER web sure feed com FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 17 of 73 Section This FORCE FLEX FEEDER is comprised of a Force Flex feeder that can stand alone SA be mounted to an optional stand or be incorporated onto a conveyor FORCE FLEX FEEDER SET UP Center the material in the Force Flex Feeder by performing the following 1 Raise the bridge tram bar by turning the hand wheel or hand knob of the bridge tram bar height adjustment in a clockwise direction Raise the bridge tram bar until the material side guides are free from the bracket tabs on the belt track frames of the transport belt track assembly see figure 111 1 NOTE The material side guides should always securely engage the belt track frames during operation Failure to do so may cause damage to belts or shafts and cause problems in product alignment Turn the Height Adjustment Hand wheel or hand knob cl
49. ted FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 29 of 73 Turn knurled retainer counter clockwise to detach plug from receptacle Note Store the separator wheel assembly in a dry safe place when not in use Figure III 18 221 Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 3 73 Paper Sensor Adjustment FORCE FLEX FEEDER The paper sensor s are located on each of the material side guides mounted to an adjustable angle bracket This sensor is set to detect and confirm the presence of paper product in the infeed section of the feeder These sensors do not normally need to be adjusted for each job once the setting has been made it should remain set unless otherwise disrupted In the event the settings have been disrupted perform the following 1 Position the sensor directly in line with the access port of the material side guide See figure 111 19 Lever arm style limit switch acts as low level detection Figure 1 19 221 Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 7 4 31 of 73 Control Panel and Switch Operation Force Flex Feeder Operator Control Panel and Speed Control Figures 20 and B MAIN POWER DISCONNECT SWITCH E STOP PUSHBUTTON Located on backplane of Feeder START STOP INDICATOR SWITCH POWER CORD INPUT SOCKET Figure 20 Setting Control Dials Loosen Lock Ring before Loosen Lock Ring adjusting the Control Dial by turning counter clock wise Turn the
50. the elevator belts to the desired height Note Commonly the elevator belts are raised into use for large stock measuring approximately 8 X 10 or larger 3 Tighten the ratchet handles using moderate force to secure the setting Caution Over tightening the ratchet handle may result in damage to the side plate finish and lor the ratchet handle Elevator Belts shown in position Turn ratchet handle counter clockwise to loosen turn clockwise to tighten Figure III 10 Caution Be sure the elevator belts are down when running small material Setting the back wedge into the elevator belts will result in damage to the belts Figure 11 11 _ Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER_050907 25 of 73 mE The Force Flex Feeder has several unique features enable it to run wide range of stocks Adjustable Bridge Tram Bar Angle Figure 111 12 handle counter clockwise to loosen clockwise to tighten Loosen both ratchet handles on both side of the feeder then reposition the Bridge Tram Bar Adjusting the bridge tram bar can be accomplished by performing the following 1 Loosen both ratchet handles located on both side plates of the feeder see figure 111 12 2 Manually move the bridge tram bar to the desired position Note Each incremental position equals 3 8 Caution To avoid damage to the machine make sure that all retaining ratchet handles
51. tting will become more critical 221 Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 23 of 73 Slide the back wedge in the center channel to the desired position Loosen the retaining knob to adjust the position of the back wedge Figure III 9 Back Wedge recommendations for common type paper stocks For ridged stock place the lead edge of a sample of the stock your setting up under the separator wheels at 6 o clock position the lowest point of the back wedge so that it is just touching the trailing edge of the sample piece For flimsy stock place the lead edge of a sample of the stock your setting up under the separator wheels approximately half an inch beyond the 6 o clock position and set the back wedge so that the trailing edge of the sample is about a half to one inch up the incline from the lowest point of the back wedge For stock containing static place the lead edge of a sample of the stock your setting up under the separator wheels at 6 o clock position the back wedge so the trailing edge of the sample is mid way between the lowest and highest point of the back wedge Note These are basic starting points for a set up Further adjustments may be required Deleted FORCEFLEXFEEDER 050907 24 of 73 D Set the Elevator Belts by performing the following 1 Loosen the ratchet handle found on each side plate of the Force Flex Feeder see Figure 111 10 2 Adjust
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