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FD/FE 4040 4’ Conveyor

FD/FE 4060 6’ Conveyor

OPERATOR MANUAL

Rev 2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

UNPACKING ASSEMBLY Mounting Adjustable Legs Control Panel Module (Optional adjustment) Mounting Accessories MOUNTING OPTIONAL D1000 1K DRYER SETUP & OPERATION

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SPECIFICATIONS

CONVEYOR

POWER

FD: 105/120 VAC 50/60 HZ

MAIN FUSE

FD 4040: 10 AMP

FD 4060: 15 AMP

FE 4040: 7 AMP

FE 4060: 10 AMP

SECONDARY FUSE

FD 4040: 3 AMP

FD 4040:

CONVEYOR @ MAX SPEED NO LOAD

FD 4040: .56 AMP

FD 4060:

FE 4040: FE 4060:

CONVEYOR @ MAX SPEED NO LOAD W/ ONE

FAN

FD 4040: .76 AMP

FD 4060:

FE 4040: FE 4060:

CONVEYOR @ MAX SPEED NO LOAD W/ BOTH FD 4040: .96 AMP

FANS FD 4060:

FE 4040: FE 4060:

CONVEYOR @ MAX SPEED NO LOAD W/ BOTH

FANS AND DRYER

FE 4040: FE 4060:

FE: 240 VAC 50/60 HZ

POWER CONSUMPTION

FD 4040: 6.19 AMP

FD 4060:

BELT SPEED

VARIABLE 30 TO 350 FT PER MINUTE

FAN C.F.M.

170 C.F.M. EACH

HEIGHT

ADJUSTABLE 28” TO 35” FLOOR TO TRANSPORT BELT

LENGTH

WIDTH

DROP TRAY

ADJUSTABLE 5.2’, 7.2”, 9.2” & 11.2” TRANSPORT BELT TO STACKING SURFACE

WEIGHT

130 LBS (INCLUDES ACCESSORIES)

UNPACKING

INSPECT FOR SHIPPING DAMAGE, MISSING PARTS AND PROPER OPERATION. REPORT SHIPPING DAMAGE TO THE CARRIER IMMEDIATELY. SAVE THE SHIPPING CARTONS AND MATERIALS IN CASE THEY ARE NEEDED TO FILE A SHIPPING CLAIM OR FOR FUTURE SHIPPING USE.

  1. Check the outside of the carton for visible damage. Make note of any damage on the carrier’s receiving report.
  2. Open the carton.
  3. Carefully remove the carton contents and inspect the unit for paint and structural damage.
  4. Carefully check for missing parts. If damage or missing parts are noted, contact your Sales Representative immediately. Save cartons and packing materials. They may be required to substantiate a damage claim or to return a damaged unit.

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ASSEMBLY

Mounting Adjustable Legs

  1. Install 2 swivel casters on each of the leg assemblies (Fig 1 item A). Secure casters with hex nuts.
  2. To pre-adjust leg assemblies to proper length, measure the distance from the floor, to the exit surface of the delivery

device (i.e. printer). Loosen the black hand wheels (Fig 1 item B) and adjust leg assembly until overall length, including casters, is about 7 inches less than the measurement you just obtained. Tighten hand wheels and repeat procedure for other leg assembly.

  1. With conveyor laying upside down, install leg assembly. Install two Allen screws to the outer edge of the conveyor

(Fig 2 item C) do not tighten all the way, leave enough space to slide the keyhole, in the top of the leg assembly, into position (Fig 3 item D). Insert two screws into the two remaining holes, tighten when all screws are in position (Fig 4). Allen screws are provided in accessory bag. Assembly Tip (Fig 4): If you have trouble aligning the screw holes in the leg assemblies with the conveyor holes; loosen the 10 Phillips head screws that secure the bottom plate (Fig 4), to allow the conveyor side frames to flex. When finished securing leg assemblies to conveyor, be sure to re-tighten these 10 Phillips head screws.

  1. With the legs securely fastened, carefully turn conveyor upright. Note: If conveyor operation direction needs to be

changed, do so before turning upright - see Control Panel Module Optional Adjustment Pg 3. CAUTION! Two (2) people are required for lifting and turning conveyor.

To help align holes, when attaching leg assemblies, loosen screws that secure bottom plate.

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Control Panel Module (Optional adjustment)

If the direction of conveyor needs to be changed, a simple adjustment to the control panel module can be made while the conveyor is in the upside down position.

  1. Remove the four Phillips head screws that hold the control panel module in place (Fig 5 items A).
  2. Rotate the control panel 180 degrees counterclockwise and reattach with the four screws. No electrical connection
  3. With the legs securely fastened and control panel module mounted properly, carefully turn conveyor upright.

CAUTION! Two (2) people are required for lifting and turning conveyor.

Conveyor shown going left to right

Front of control panel module

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Mounting Accessories

Envelope knockdown bracket assembly (Fig 6): To install, temporarily mount the envelope knockdown post (Fig 6 item A) in the down position, as shown below. Use thumb screw and securing plate (Fig 6 items B & C) to attach the post to the bracket.

  1. Mount envelope knockdown assembly onto the in-feed of the conveyor (Fig 7 item D) using 6 each white Phillips

head machine screws provided in accessory bag. NOTE: The suction fans are located at the in-feed of the conveyor. Loosen knockdown post thumb screw (Fig 6 item B) and rotate post 90 degrees into an upright position (Fig 7).

  1. Mount the outfeed bracket (Fig 7 item E) to the opposite end of the conveyor using the 4 white phillips head

machine screws. Do not completely tighten screws. Continue to step 4 for bracket adjustment.

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CAUTION! This adjustment is necessary to avoid belt damage and eliminate a potential pinch point for safety.

Insert supplied card stock spacer (Fig 8a item A) between the belt and the out-feed bracket to set the spacing between the bracket and the belt. Move the bracket in or out until a slight drag is felt on the card stock (Fig 8b item B) and then tighten mounting screws (Fig 8c) . Remove card stock spacer and rotate belt and roller by hand (Fig 8d) to ensure clearance at all points on the roller and belt. Readjust if belt contacts bracket.

Ensure clearance between belt and bracket

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Mount the side rails to either side of the conveyor with 6 each white Phillips head machine screws provided in accessory bag. The taller side goes on the out-feed end (Fig 9 items A & B). Note: If the optional D1000 1K dryer is going to be attached leave the side rail screws loose for mounting the dryer.

Install threaded end of envelope knock down rod (Fig 10 item B) into hole of envelope knock down post (Fig 10 item C). Install 1 white Phillips head screw through post and into threaded rod. Install envelope knock down guide (Fig 10 item A) onto rod, as shown (Fig 10), and secure using thumb screw. Warning! Be sure the bottom of the envelope knock down guide does not rub against the belt or damage to the belt may result.

Install exit wheel assembly (Fig 11 item A) between rails of conveyor; align with mounting holes and secure in place with 2 black thumbscrews provided. The wheels can be repositioned anywhere along the rod to meet your specific needs.

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Install adjustable height drop tray (Fig 12 item A) into slots in leg assembly (Fig 11 item B).

Install envelope stop plate (Fig 12 item C) onto drop tray using 2 hand wheel nuts provided (Fig 12 item D).

  1. Place envelope side guides (Fig 12 item E), magnetically mounted, onto drop tray.
  2. Attach the mounting bracket (Fig 13 item A) to the conveyor. This bracket is used to secure the conveyor to the

table that the delivery device (i.e. printer) sits on. See mounting details supplied with the bracket. Do not attach bracket to table until correct conveyor height has been determined (see page 9).

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MOUNTING OPTIONAL D1000 1K DRYER

Slide mounting rods through holes in dryer (Fig 14a item A).

Loosen side rail screws.

Loosen side rails (Fig 9 items A & B pg 6), place dryer and rods between rails of conveyor (Fig 14a item A), align with mounting slots in high or low position (Fig 14b item B) and secure in place with the 4 white Phillips head screws supplied. Note: Mounting rods, screws and electric components supplied in dryer box.

Connect the dryer’s power cord to the receptacle on the back of the dryer (Fig 15a item C) and on the back of the control panel module (Fig 15b item D). Note: The dryer receptacle is marked on the back of the control panel module.

CAUTION! Do NOT connect dryer to a separate power source or dryer damage may result. Connect dryer power cord only to outlet on conveyor, as shown below.

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SETUP & OPERATION

Place completed conveyor assembly behind delivery device (i.e. printer) with fans centered on exit end of delivery device. Attach conveyor mounting bracket to table that the device is sitting on for stability using lag bolts provided, see mounting details supplied with bracket.

The top of the front guide rail (Fig 16a item A), should be positioned about 1 inch below the exit surface of the delivery device (i.e. printer). If height adjustment is necessary, have another person support the weight of the conveyor while you carefully loosen the black hand wheels (Fig 1 item B) and adjust the height of the conveyor leg assemblies. Retighten to secure in place. CAUTION! Be careful when performing this procedure. The conveyor is heavy and can cause injury if not properly supported.

Fig 16a - Right angle printer setup

Fig 16b - Optional straight-on printer setup

Optional Slide Bar for slow printing speed

If the printer is set at a slow speed, the slide bar (Fig 17a item A) may be needed to feed the envelope onto the conveyor. Set the slide bar so that the top 1/4 of the envelope rides on the bar (Fig 17b item B). The envelope should slide across the bar, hit the deflector and land on the conveyor in the correct position. To fine tune, move the slide bar backwards or forwards and adjust the conveyor speed.

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Connect conveyor power cord to a grounded 105/120 VAC, 50/60 Hz electrical source.

Set up delivery device (i.e. printer) for desired media.

The setup of the conveyor (which includes drop tray height, stop plate position, envelope knock down position, belt speed, and fan combination) is in direct relation to type, size and speed of media being delivered to the conveyor. Send a test piece of media through delivery device (i.e. printer) to adjust proper distance of envelope knockdown guide away from exit end of delivery device. Start (power on) conveyor. Send a few test pieces of media through delivery device. Set conveyor belt speed to obtain desired gap between pieces of media. Fans can be used to control media movement once it drops onto the conveyor belt. Set fan controls as desired.

Note: At very low conveyor transport speed settings the transport belt may stall easily, especially when the fans and/or dryer are being used. Increase the transport speed setting to prevent this condition.

Control Panel

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To raise or lower drop tray (Fig 18 item A), insert hooks on drop tray into slots (Fig 18 item B) in leg assembly at desired height.

To move envelope stop plate position (Fig 18 item C), loosen 2 hand wheel nuts (Fig 12 item D), and reposition stop plate to accommodate the media, then tighten hand wheel nuts.

Position envelope side guides (Fig 18 item E), magnetically mounted, at desired location.

Send several test pieces of media through delivery device and conveyor to ensure correct set up. Make adjustments if necessary.

The conveyor is now ready for operation.

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Quick start

  1. Unpack and inspect for shipping damage and missing parts; report damage to the carrier right away and keep the cartons.
  2. Install the casters and leg assemblies with the conveyor upside down, setting leg length about 7 inches less than the floor-to-printer-exit height. Change conveyor direction now if needed by rotating the control panel module 180 degrees.
  3. With two people, turn the conveyor upright and mount the envelope knockdown, out-feed bracket (set with the card stock spacer), side rails, exit wheels, drop tray, stop plate and side guides.
  4. Place the conveyor behind the printer with the fans centered on the printer exit and the front guide rail about 1 inch below the exit surface, then secure the mounting bracket to the table.
  5. Plug the conveyor into a grounded 105/120 VAC, 50/60 Hz outlet.
  6. Run test pieces, then adjust knockdown position, belt speed, fans, drop tray height, stop plate and side guides until media stacks correctly.

Troubleshooting

ProblemLikely causeFix (from the manual)
Transport belt stallsVery low conveyor speed settings, especially with fans and/or the dryer running.Increase the transport speed setting. Page 13
Belt rubs or is damaged at the out-feed endOut-feed bracket set too close to the belt.Reset the gap with the card stock spacer until there is a slight drag, tighten, then turn the belt by hand to check clearance all around. Page 8
Envelopes do not reach the conveyor at slow printer speedsSlow printing speed.Use the optional slide bar so the top 1/4 of the envelope rides on it, then fine-tune the bar position and conveyor speed. Page 12

Frequently asked questions

How fast does the conveyor belt run?

Belt speed is variable from 30 to 350 feet per minute. See page 4.

How tall is the conveyor?

Height is adjustable from 28" to 35" from floor to transport belt. See page 4.

What power does the FD 4040 need?

FD models use 105/120 VAC, 50/60 Hz; FE models use 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. See page 4.

Can I plug the D1000 dryer into a wall outlet?

No. Connect the dryer power cord only to the receptacle on the conveyor's control panel module, or the dryer may be damaged. See page 11.

Can I reverse the conveyor direction?

Yes. With the conveyor upside down, remove the four screws on the control panel module, rotate it 180 degrees and reattach it. See page 6.