GBC Digicoil User Manual

DIGICOIL OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

GBC IS AN ACCO BRANDS COMPANY

Your safety as well as the safety of others is important to GBC. In this Operator Manual and on the DigiCoil itself are important safety messages. Read these messages carefully.

The safety alert symbol precedes each safety message in this Operator Manual. This symbol indicates a potential personal safety hazard that could hurt you or others, as well as cause product or property damage.

The following warning for electrical shock hazard is found on the DigiCoil:

The following warning for hand crush hazard is found on the DigiCoil:

The following symbols appear on this product. Their meaning is:

Means START

Means STOP/RESET. Press once and the DigiCoil Stops, press again and it Resets.

As a safety feature, the DigiCoil shuts itself down when one of the side access panels are opened, the

Means Open Spines

Means Manual Cut and Crimp

Means Cut and Crimp Setup

E-STOP button is pressed, or there is a paper jam. After such an occurrence, follow the instructions on the LCD to continue operations.

Means Automatic Cycle SAFETY FEATURE

ESTOP Switch – located on the top of the unit. Red in color.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

• Do not connect the DigiCoil to electrical power or

attempt to operate it before you read this Operator Manual and have been fully trained to operate it.

• Save this Operator Manual for later use.

• Keep hands, long hair, neckties, necklaces and

other loose articles away from moving parts.

• Never override or attempt to defeat electrical or

mechanical interlock devices. Machine will not operate normally when covers are removed.

• Do not insert objects or spill liquids into the

DigiCoil. They may contact dangerous voltage or short out components that may result in fire or electric shock.

• Only connect the DigiCoil to the electrical supply

shown in the machine specification section of the Operator Manual and the serial/rating label located on the equipment. Connect to a socket-outlet installed near the product that is easily accessible.

• Do not alter the plug on the end of the cord set (if

provided) of the DigiCoil. It was selected for your safety.

• Connect the plug only to a matching receptacle. If

you do not have such a receptacle, contact a qualified electrician to have one installed.

• Turn the DigiCoil power “Off” (O) at the end of the

day.

• Unplug the DigiCoil before moving it or when it

will not in use for an extended period of time.

• Do not attempt to service the DigiCoil. Contact an

authorized GBC service representative if any of the conditions listed below are encountered:

• Damaged plug or frayed power cord.

• If liquid has been spilled into the product.

• If the product has been exposed to rain or

water.

• If the product has been dropped, bumped or

dented.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION COULD VOID YOUR AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

Department of Communications (CANADA) Note: This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouiller du Canada

MAIN CORDSET SELECTION (FOR 230VAC MACHINE ONLY)

CAUTION: WHEN CHOOSING A DETACHABLE LINE CORD FOR USE WITH THE DIGICOIL, ALWAYS

OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:

The cordset consists of three components; the attachment plug, cordage and appliance inlet. Each of these must have European regulatory approvals for safety.

The following minimum electrical ratings for the specific cordset are published for safety purposes. DO NOT USE CORDSETS THAT DO NOT MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS.

FCC NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the Operator Manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.

PLUG: 480 amperes, 250 volts, 50/60 Hz, Class 1, 3 conductor, European safety approved.

CORDAGE: Type HO3VV-F3G0.75, Harmonized (+HAR+). The “++” symbols indicate cordage approved to appropriate European standard (Note: “HAR” may be substituted for approval mark of European safety agency which approved the cordage. An example would be “+VDE+”.

APPLIANCE CONNECTOR: 480A, 250 volts, 50/60 Hz, European safety approved. Type IEC 320. Cord-set shall not exceed 3 meters in length. Cord-set with

component electrical ratings greater than the minimum specified electrical ratings may be substituted

1. SPECIFICATIONS

Use this section to determine proper installation requirements as well as the capabilities of the DIGICOIL.

Sheet Size: 4.25” x 5” to 14.5” x 12”

108mm x 127mm to 368.3mm x 304.8mm

Holes: Holes in paper should be made with a 4:1, 0.2475

pitch, over-sized oval -shaped punching tool ONLY

Coil Size: From 8mm diameter up to 33mm diameter 4:1 GBC

Plastic Coil

Coil Length: From 5” (127mm) to 16.25” (412.75mm)

Productivity: 10mm coil - up to 450 documents per hour

30mm coil – up to 250 documents per hour (Times depend on element length, document punching quality, but most importantly operator proficiency)

Machine Weight: 275lbs. (125kg) est.

Dimensions: 48”D x 48”W x 60”H

121.92cm x 121.92cm x 152.4cm

Electrical Power: 115V AC, 60Hz, 4 amps, 480 Watts

Short Circuit Interrupt Capacity: 2000A Ambient Air Temperature: 5° - 40° C

Humidity Rating: 30% - 95% (non-condensing)

Year of Manufacture: 2000

2. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Use this section to properly unpack, set into place, and prepare DIGICOIL for set up.

Inspect the shipping container for any visible damage while the trucking company is still there. If you see any damage, immediately file a damage claim with that trucking company. Otherwise you may be responsible for any needed repairs.

1. Unpacking

1) Remove wood screws on top of crate to remove crate top.

2) Remove front of crate and either adjacent side of crate also fastened by wood screws.

3) Use a 5/8” Allen wrench to remove the bolts holding the DIGICOIL to the pallet. The

bolts are located near the casters.

4) Slide the DIGICOIL off the pallet and onto the floor.

2. Locate foot pedal secured to the shipping skid. Hook up air tube for the foot pedal into

fixture located underneath machine at opposite end of the control panel.

3. Slide on paper jogging tray with binding element size guide to front cover near the control

panel using the two t-slot holes.

4. Slide on output tray using the four t-slot holes onto the output end of the machine.

5. Locate the spine formers that are bolted together and packaged in a separate box. Unpack

and place the Spine Formers on the holder inside the machine.

6. Have your electrician hook up the appropriate power requirements listed in the specifications

section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE DIGICOIL!! A GBC technician will check to insure proper power is present when installation is scheduled. YOU WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY IF YOU APPLY

POWER.

7. Be sure that you have COLOR COIL SUPPLIES and enough pre-punched books to run your

machine for at least one hour. Please contact your sales representative if you have any supply needs.

8. Contact GBC National service to schedule a technician to complete your installation.

3. THEORY OF OPERATION

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