FD 260-20
Conveyor for FD 260 Tabber
Operator Manual
1/2011 First Edition
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 1
1.1 FD 260-20 DESCRIPTION ............................................................................... 1
1.2 ITEMS INCLUDED ............................................................................................ 1
1.3 OPERATING MANUAL SAFETY TERMS .............................................................. 2
1.4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................... 3
1.5 WARRANTY ................................................................................................... 4
1.6 ORDERING ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT ................................................................ 4
2. SPECIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS .......................................................... 5
2.1 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................ 5
2.2 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................... 5
3. POWER CONNECTION ................................................................................... 6
3.1 SAFETY ........................................................................................................ 6
3.2 LINE VOLTAGE ............................................................................................... 6
3.3 LINE FUSES................................................................................................... 8
3.4 POWER CORD ................................................................ ............................... 9
4. SET-UP ........................................................................................................... 10
5. OPERATION ................................................................................................... 12
6. MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................. 14
6.1 CLEANING ................................................................................................... 14
6.2 REPLACING A FUSE ..................................................................................... 14
7. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................... 15
7.1 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART .......................................................................... 15
8. SERVICE ........................................................................................................ 16
8.1 SERVICE ..................................................................................................... 16
8.2 REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................... 16
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 FD 260-20
Description
The Formax FD 260-20 is a variable speed conveyor that
moves finished mail pieces away from mail processing
equipment.
A DC motor drives three rubberized transport belts which
carry mail pieces to the end of the conveyor where they are
stacked against the media stop. Weight wheels ensure mail
pieces shingle neatly and consistently.
1.2 Items Included
Figure 1.1 – FD 260-20 with Components
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1.3 Operating
Manual Safety
Terms
The following items are shipped together in one box. Take
note of each as you unpack the box. (Refer to Figure 1.1.)
FD 260-20 Conveyor
power cord
weight wheels (disassembled)
Operating Manual
WARNING
THE FD 260-20 IS A HEAVY MACHINE.
USE CORRECT LIFTING TECHNIQUES
TO SET IT ON A WORK SURFACE.
The following highlighted blocks are used throughout this
manual to emphasize important information. Pay careful
attention to this information.
WARNING
ALERTS YOU TO ACTIONS OR CONDITIONS
WHICH MAY PRESENT HAZARDS OR CAUSE
INJURY TO PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
ALERTS YOU TO ACTIONS WHICH MAY CAUSE
LOSS OF MAIL PIECES OR DAMAGE TO
EQUIPMENT.
NOTE
Draws your attention to an important statement or
action.
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1.4 Safety
Precautions
Observe the following safety precautions and warnings
when operating, cleaning or repairing the FD 260-20.
Failure to do so may result in physical injury or damage to
the FD 260-20. The manufacturer assumes no liability for
your failure to comply with these requirements.
WARNING
NEVER CLEAN, CLEAR OR DISASSEMBLE THE
FD 260-20 WITHOUT FIRST UNPLUGGING THE
POWER CORD.
WARNING
KEEP LOOSE CLOTHING, TIES, SCARVES AND
HAIR AWAY FROM ALL MOVING PARTS.
WARNING
DO NOT PLACE FINGERS OR TOOLS BETWEEN
OR NEAR MOVING PARTS.
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1.5 Warranty
NOTE
Your Formax FD 260-20 is covered under warranty
by the dealership from which you purchased it.
If you have any questions about
the FD 260-20 or its warranty,
contact your authorized FORMAX dealer.
Formax warrants your FD 260-20 against defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of six months from
the original ship date when used in accordance with the
operating instructions in this manual. This warranty covers
the cost of parts when the machine is presented by its
original purchaser to an authorized Formax Dealer. Should
warranty repairs become necessary, the service provider, at
his/her option, will repair or replace such parts required to
restore the FD 260-20 to serviceable condition.
This warranty does not cover consumable parts such as
belts, rollers and sweeps used to contact and transport mail
pieces and tabs. This warranty does not extend to
incidental or consequential damages arising out of a
warranty claim, or to costs associated with maintenance of
the equipment. This warranty does not cover damages
resulting from shipping, accident, misuse, abuse, neglect,
mishandling, alteration or modification. Your rights under
this warranty may vary from state to state.
1. 6 Ordering
Additional
Equipment
To order, or find out about, additional Formax equipment,
contact an authorized Formax dealer.
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2. SPECIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Specifications
Size
44" l x 51/2" h x 181/2" w
Transport Length
38"
Weight
40 lb. assembled
Production (Speed)
Adjustable
Power
Possible line voltages are 240V, 230V, 220V, 120V,
and 100V at 50-60 Hz
2.2 Operating
Requirements
Mail Piece Size
Length: no limit
Height: no limit
Width: up to 16"
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3. POWER CONNECTION
BEFORE PLUGGING THE FD 260-20 INTO AN
OUTLET, CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION ABOUT VOLTAGES, FUSES AND
3.1 Safety
The FD 260-20 can connect to any power distribution
system, including the European IT Power System. Because
the European IT Power System does not have a grounded
neutral leg, the FD 260-20 uses protective fusing in both
the neutral and hot supply lines of power.
WARNING
THE POWER CORD.
3.2 Line Voltage
WARNING
A BLOWN FUSE IN THE NEUTRAL LEG COULD
MEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF THE FD 260-20
REMAIN AT A HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. ALWAYS
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD BEFORE REMOVING
COVERS FROM THE FD 260-20.
The FD 260-20 is rated for continuous operation using a
variety of supply voltages. Possible line voltages are 240V,
220V, 120V and 100V at 50 or 60 Hz. The manufacturer
configures the FD 260-20 to operate with the voltage
requested by the customer.
CAUTION
VERIFY THE CORRECT VOLTAGE SETTING
BEFORE PLUGGING THE FD 260-20 INTO AN
OUTLET.
Read the current voltage setting through the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR WINDOW on the CONTROL BOX. (Refer to
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Figure 3.1.) Use the following instructions to change the
voltage setting:
NOTE
The detachable POWER CORD may have to be
changed to match the particular power-source
output.
1. Unplug the POWER CORD.
2. Use a small screwdriver or similar tool to push up on
and release the FUSE DRAWER LOCKING TAB.
3. Pull the FUSE DRAWER out of the POWER ENTRY
CASING.
4. Pull the VOLTAGE SELECTOR out of the FUSE
DRAWER.
5. Rotate the VOLTAGE SELECTOR until the correct
voltage is on the same side as the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR WINDOW.
6. Place the VOLTAGE SELECTOR in the FUSE
DRAWER and verify the correct voltage selection.
7. Place the FUSE DRAWER in the POWER ENTRY
CASING.
Figure 3.1 -- FD 260-20 Power Connection
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3.3 Line Fuses
The FUSE DRAWER located on the CONTROL BOX
contains two LINE FUSES. (Refer to Figure 3.1.) The
neutral and hot lines of power are fused. Both LINE
FUSES must be intact for the FD 260-20 to operate
properly.
CAUTION
VERIFY THAT THE LINE FUSE VALUE IS
CORRECT FOR THE VOLTAGE SETTING.
UNPLUG THE FD 260-20 BEFORE STARTING THIS
PROCEDURE.
Use the following instructions to verify that the LINE
FUSES installed have the proper fuse value or to replace a
blown fuse:
1. Unplug the POWER CORD.
2. Use a small screwdriver or similar tool to push up on
and release the FUSE DRAWER LOCKING TAB.
3. Pull the FUSE DRAWER out of the POWER ENTRY
CASING. The LINE FUSES are inside.
4. Determine the proper fuse value as well as the condition
of the LINE FUSE. The fuse value is shown on the
metal tip of the LINE FUSE. The chart below lists the
selected voltage in the left column followed by the
proper fuse value in the right column.
Selected Voltage Line Fuse Value
100V………………………...1.0A (250V time delay)
120V………………………...1.0A (250V time delay)
220V………………………...0.5A (250V time delay)
240V (or 230V)…………….0.5A (250V time delay)
5. Replace the LINE FUSE if necessary. Both LINE
FUSES must be intact for the FD 260-20 to operate
properly.
6. Install the FUSE DRAWER in the POWER ENTRY
CASING.
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3.4 Power Cord
The FD 260-20 comes with a three-wire POWER CORD.
The POWER CORD grounds the FD 260-20 when
connected to an approved three-contact electrical outlet.
1. Plug the POWER CORD into the APPLIANCE INLET
on CONTROL BOX. (Refer to Figure 3.1.)
2. Plug the POWER CORD into a grounded outlet.
WARNING
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, ONLY PLUG
THE POWER CORD INTO A GROUNDED OUTLET.
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4. SET-UP
WARNING
KEEP LOOSE CLOTHING, TIES, SCARVES AND
HAIR AWAY FROM ALL MOVING PARTS. DO NOT
PLACE FINGERS OR TOOLS BETWEEN OR NEAR
MOVING PARTS.
The FD 260-20 is shipped assembled, except for the
WEIGHT WHEELS.
To assemble the WEIGHT WHEELS:
1. Fasten one SIDE FRAME to the SUPPORT. Line up
the holes in one end of the SUPPORT with the holes in
one SIDE FRAME. (Refer to Figure 4.1.)
2. Secure 1 BUTTONHEAD SCREW through each hole.
Keep these BUTTONHEAD SCREWS slightly loose.
(Refer to Figure 4.1.)
Figure 4.1 -- Assembling the Weight Wheels
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3. Place 1 HAIRPIN CLIP on the WHEEL SHAFT. Place
1 WHEEL on the WHEEL SHAFT next to the
HAIRPIN CLIP. Continue until all 3 WHEELS are on
the WHEEL SHAFT with a HAIRPIN CLIP on each
side of the WHEEL. (Refer to Figure 4.1.)
4. Place one end of the WHEEL SHAFT through the
SLOT in the fastened SIDE FRAME.
5. Fasten the other SIDE FRAME to the SUPPORT.
Place the other end of the WHEEL SHAFT in the
SLOT. Line up the holes in the SUPPORT with the
holes in the SIDE FRAME. (Refer to Figure 4.1.)
6. Secure 1 BUTTONHEAD SCREW through each hole.
Keep these BUTTONHEAD SCREWS slightly loose.
7. Place the WEIGHT WHEELS on the CONVEYOR as
shown in Figure 4.2. The TABS at the bottom of each
SIDE FRAME fit over the sides of the CONVEYOR,
and the MAGNETS rest on the CONVEYOR.
8. Make sure the MAGNETS are flat on the
CONVEYOR. Tighten all 4 BUTTONHEAD
SCREWS. (Refer to Figure 4.2.)
9. Position the WHEELS over the TRANSPORT BELTS.
Slide the HAIRPIN CLIPS against the sides of the
WHEELS to hold the WHEELS in place.
Figure 4.2 -- FD 260-20 with Weight Wheels
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5. OPERATION
1. Position the FD 260-20 in-line with other mail
processing equipment.
2. Turn POWER SWITCH on. (Refer to Figure 5.1.)
NOTE
Turn on the FD 260-20 before turning on any other
machines. If you process mail pieces before
turning the FD 260-20 on, those mail piece will not
stack properly.
3. Adjust the speed of the TRANSPORT BELTS using the
SPEED CONTROL KNOB. (Refer to Figure 5.1.)
Turn the knob toward FAST to increase the speed, or
counterclockwise to decrease the speed. Turning this
knob counterclockwise as far as it will go stops the
TRANSPORT BELTS.
Figure 5.1 -- Adjusting Speed
4. Process several mail pieces and temporarily adjust the
FD 260-20’s speed so it runs slightly slower than the
other processing machines.
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5. Process more mail and adjust the FD 260-20’s speed so
mail pieces shingle neatly as in Figure 5.2.
Figure 5.2 – FD 260-20 in-line with Formax
FD 260 Tabber and FD 260-10 Feeder.
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6. MAINTENANCE
6.1 Cleaning
Your FD 260-20 will need regular cleaning. How often,
depends on the amount of paper dust your mail pieces
generate.
Wipe surface dust or debris from the FD 260-20 with a
damp cloth as necessary. While cleaning, inspect the
FD 260-20 periodically for damage or worn parts.
Wipe the transport belts using a cloth and isopropyl
alcohol. Rotate each transport belt with your hand to reach
and clean the entire belt.
6.2 Replacing a
Fuse
When one or both FUSES are blown, the FD 260-20 will
appear to have no power. If the machine has blown a
FUSE, you need to replace it. (Refer to Section 3.3.)
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trouble
cause
solution
1. Nothing works.
POWER SWITCH is
off.
POWER CORD is not
plugged in.
No power in outlet.
LINE FUSE is blown.
FD 260-20 keeps
blowing FUSES.
Turn POWER
SWITCH on.
Plug POWER CORD
in.
Check circuit source
for blown fuse or
circuit breaker.
Replace blown LINE
FUSE. (Section 3.3)
Contact authorized
FORMAX dealer.
2. Mail pieces do not
stack properly.
Mail pieces jammed
between
TRANSPORT BELT
and MEDIA STOP.
TRANSPORT BELTS
are not flat.
Turn POWER
SWITCH off and
remove jammed mail
pieces.
Contact authorized
FORMAX dealer.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
UNPLUG THE POWER CORD BEFORE
REMOVING, ADJUSTING OR REPAIRING ANY
7.1 Troubleshooting
Chart
WARNING
PARTS IN THE FD 260-20.
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8. SERVICE
8.1 Service
8.2 Repacking
Instructions
If any problems occur with this equipment or if you need
assistance installing or operating your FD 260-20, contact
an authorized Formax dealer.
When calling for service, have your FD 260-20’s serial
number handy.
If it is necessary to ship your FD 260-20 to your authorized
FORMAX dealer for service, pack it in the original
shipping container and packaging material. If the original
container is not available, the FD 260-20 should be
carefully packed so that it will not be damaged in transit.
NOTE
If the FD 260-20 is packed correctly, your
Shipping Carrier is liable for any damages that
occur during shipping.
Use the following instructions to pack the FD 260-20 with
commercially available materials.
1. Double wrap the machine in heavy plastic.
2. Use a heavy duty, double-walled container of 350-
pound test material.
3. Surround the FD 260-20 on ALL sides with at least 4 to
5 inches of shock absorbing packaging material. This
will provide firm cushioning and prevent movement
inside the container.
4. Seal the top and bottom of the shipping container with
strong tape or banding material.
5. Clearly and legibly mark the shipping container
FRAGILE.
6. Contact your authorized FORMAX dealer.
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