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Pro-Bind 1000 Dimensions: 15 1 ⁄ 2 " wide, 8 7 ⁄ 8 " tall, 4 1 ⁄ 4 " deep Net Weight: 2 pounds Power Supply: 110v/60HZ Binding Throat: 12" x 1 1 ⁄ 4 " Binding Capacity: 3 ⁄ 4 "
Warnings
- Never put fi ngers, plastic materials or any object other than a
Pro-Bind cover into the throat of the Pro-Bind 1000.
- Never try to disassemble the machine or perform any maintenance on the machine without fi rst contacting an authorized Pro-Bind dealer.
- Turn off the machine and unplug unit from wall when the unit is not in use.
- Do not use the unit around any water or liquid that may spill.
- Do not touch the heat plate directly when the unit is warming up, on or cooling down. It will be hot and could cause burns.
Pro-Bind offers a one-year manufacturers warranty. Contact your local dealer for details.
Please contact your local dealer or Pro-Bind at: www.pro-bind.com
Pro-Bind 1000 Instruction Manual
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Binding & Operating Instructions
Number of Sheets to be Inserted
Use only as a guide for 20# bond paper. The number of sheets will vary with the thickness of text paper being bound. The best fi t will be obtained by measuring the thickness of the document.
Heating Throat
Cooling Rack
Plug unit into a standard 100 volt grounded outlet. Turn the ON/OFF switch, which is on the back right side of the unit. The red POWER indicator will light up. After approximately 2 minutes, the unit will beep and both green lights will light. The Pro-Bind 1000 is ready for use. Jog documents and select the appropriate cover spine capacity. Place the documents to be bound into the cover. Place cover, spine down, onto the Pro-Bind 1000 heating plate. Make sure cover spine rests squarely on the heating element. Press the Start Button on the left side for soft covers and on the right side for hard covers. The heat cycle will start and the associated green light will blink while binding. At the end of the heating cycle an audible tone will alert that the binding cycle has fi nished and the green light will go back to solid green. Remove the document from the Pro-Bind 1000. Jog document and place on the cooling rack attached to the back of the unit. Do not lay bound document fl at to cool; always cool with spine on a fl at surface. Repeat process until all documents are bound. After 3 minutes of non-use, the Pro-Bind 1000 will switch into energy saving mode. The unit will make two audible beeps and the red POWER light will begin to blink. To resume binding, push the start button (either side). The POWER light will go solid and the unit will begin to reheat. When the unit is ready to bind an audible tone will sound and the green lights will light again. For hardcover binding heat on the hard cover cycle and place hardcover into the Hardcover Crimper to cool.
JOGGING - Jog each document before placing it in the cover to ensure all pages have contact with the glue strip. Failure to jog or poor jogging of the document can produce partial or weak binds.
Hard Cover Cycle Button Soft Cover Cycle Button
MAINTENANCE - It is recommended to occasionally wipe the unit with a dry cloth and to keep it dust free. The heating plate should also be kept free from dust and excess glue. To remove excess glue from the heating plate simply heat unit fully, upon the end of the cycle unplug the unit and using a dry paper towel, wipe off heating plate. Be careful not to touch the heat plate directly it will be HOT.
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Quick start
- Plug in: Plug the unit into a grounded outlet. Use the ON/OFF switch on the back right side. The red POWER light comes on.
- Wait for ready: After about 2 minutes the unit beeps and both green lights come on. It is ready to use.
- Prepare the book: Jog the pages and choose the right cover spine size. Place the pages in the cover.
- Place the cover: Set the cover spine down on the heating plate. The spine must rest squarely on the heating element.
- Start the cycle: Press the Start Button on the left for soft covers or on the right for hard covers. A beep tells you the cycle is done.
- Cool the book: Remove the book, jog it, and place it on the cooling rack. Cool it with the spine on a flat surface. Do not lay it flat.
- Finish: Repeat for more books. Turn off and unplug the unit when not in use.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix (from the manual) |
|---|---|---|
| Bind is partial or weak | The pages were not jogged well before going in the cover. | Jog each document before you place it in the cover so every page touches the glue strip. Page 3 |
| Excess glue on the heating plate | Glue has built up on the plate. | Heat the unit fully, unplug it at the end of the cycle, and wipe the plate with a dry paper towel. The plate is hot, so do not touch it directly. Page 3 |
| Unit beeps twice and the red POWER light blinks | The unit went into energy saving mode after 3 minutes of non-use. | Push the start button on either side. The unit reheats and beeps when it is ready. Page 3 |
| Burn risk from the heat plate | The heat plate is hot while warming up, on, and cooling down. | Do not touch the heat plate directly. Put only a Pro-Bind cover in the throat. Page 2 |
| Bound book does not set well | The book was laid flat to cool. | Cool the book with the spine on a flat surface, on the cooling rack. Hard covers go in the Hardcover Crimper to cool. Page 3 |
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Pro-Bind 1000 take to warm up?
About 2 minutes. The unit beeps and both green lights come on when it is ready. See page 3.
Which Start button do I press?
Press the Start Button on the left side for soft covers and on the right side for hard covers. See page 3.
How do I clean the heating plate?
Heat the unit fully, unplug it at the end of the cycle, then wipe the plate with a dry paper towel. Do not touch the plate, because it is hot. See page 3.
What is the binding capacity of the Pro-Bind 1000?
The binding capacity is 3/4 inch and the binding throat is 12 inches by 1 1/4 inches. See page 2.
What is the warranty?
Pro-Bind offers a one-year manufacturer's warranty. Contact your local dealer for details. See page 2.
