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Pro-Bind 2000 Dimensions: 18" wide, 7 5 ⁄ 8 " tall, 11 3 ⁄ 4 " deep. Cooling Rack Dimensions: 16" wide, 7 1 ⁄ 2 " tall, 4 3 ⁄ 4 " deep Net Weight: 6 pounds Power Supply: 110v/60HZ Binding Throat: 12 3 ⁄ 8 " x 2" Binding Capacity: 2"
Warnings
- Never put fi ngers, plastic materials or any object other than a
Pro-Bind cover into the throat of the Pro-Bind 2000.
- 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 2000 Instruction Manual
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Number of Sheets to be Inserted
Binding & Operating Instructions
Plug unit into a standard 110 volt outlet and turn device on. Jog documents and select the appropriate cover spine capacity. Place the documents into the cover. Place cover, spine down, onto the Pro-Bind 2000 heating plate. Press the appropriate cycle button (Hard Cover or Soft Cover) Cycle time for a thermal soft cover is approximately 30 seconds. Cycle time for a thermal hard cover is approximately 60 seconds. Initial warm up is approximately 90 seconds.
- After the appropriate cycle time has been completed an audible tone will sound and unit will shut off automatically.
- Jog document and remove the bound document and place on the cooling rack for Thermal Soft Covers or in the Hard Cover Crimper from Thermal Hard Covers. Do not lay bound document fl at to cool; always cool while spine is on a fl at surface.
- Finished bound documents take approximately 30 seconds to cool. If the spine of the fi nished document is still warm when removing from the cooling rack, return the document immediately to the cooling rack until it’s completely cool to the touch.
- Repeat process until all documents are bound.
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.
Cooling Rack
Heating Throat
Binder Spine Selector
Soft Cover Cycle Button Hard Cover Cycle Button
Power Indicator
Compression Slider
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.
SPINE GAUGE - Use the spine gauge to measure the thickness of the document to choose the correct spine size. Do not overstuff. The cover spine should always be slightly thicker than the document.
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.
Careful not to touch the heat plate directly it will be HOT.
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Quick start
- Power on: Plug the unit into a standard 110 volt outlet and turn it on. Initial warm up is approximately 90 seconds.
- Prepare the document: Jog the document and use the spine gauge to pick a cover spine slightly thicker than the document. Place the document into the cover.
- Place the cover: Set the cover, spine down, onto the heating plate.
- Press a cycle button: Press Hard Cover or Soft Cover. A soft cover cycle is approximately 30 seconds and a hard cover cycle approximately 60 seconds. A tone sounds and the unit shuts off automatically.
- Cool the book: Jog the document and place it on the cooling rack for soft covers, or in the Hard Cover Crimper for hard covers. Cooling takes approximately 30 seconds.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix (from the manual) |
|---|---|---|
| Partial or weak bind | The document was not jogged, or was jogged poorly | Jog each document before placing it in the cover so all pages touch the glue strip. Page 3 |
| Spine is the wrong size | Document is overstuffed | Use the spine gauge to measure the document. The cover spine should always be slightly thicker than the document. Page 3 |
| Spine is still warm after cooling | Document was not cooled long enough | Return it to the cooling rack until it is completely cool to the touch. Page 3 |
| Document was cooled lying flat | Bound document was laid flat to cool | Do not lay a bound document flat to cool. Always cool it with the spine on a flat surface. Page 3 |
| Excess glue on the heating plate | Glue has built up | Heat the unit fully, unplug it at the end of the cycle and wipe the plate with a dry paper towel. Do not touch the plate, it will be HOT. Page 3 |
| Document does not fit | Document is thicker than the binding capacity | Stay within the 2 inch binding capacity and 12-3/8 inch by 2 inch binding throat. Page 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the binding capacity of the Pro-Bind 2000?
The binding capacity is 2 inches, with a binding throat of 12-3/8 inches by 2 inches. See page 2.
How long does a binding cycle take?
Soft cover takes approximately 30 seconds, hard cover approximately 60 seconds, and initial warm up is approximately 90 seconds. See page 3.
What are its size and weight?
The machine is 18 inches wide, 7-5/8 inches tall and 11-3/4 inches deep, with a net weight of 6 pounds. See page 2.
What warranty does it have?
Pro-Bind offers a one-year manufacturers warranty. Contact your local dealer for details. See page 2.
