ASTRO AMC-2000 User manual
ASTRO
ENVELOPE FEEDER
AMC-2000
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Astro Envelope Feeder. It is fast, efficient, reliable, and designed to provide many
years of trouble-free service.
Numerous built-in features of the Envelope Feeder combined with state-of-the art technology make this unit
superior. Top load/bottom vacuum feed provides continuous printing of various sized envelopes, cards, and tags.
Uniquely designed conveyor board with its synchronized side guides and push guide provides accurate registration
for secondary color operations. Photoelectric sensor is the key element in the synchronization of the Envelope
Feeder to the Duplicator and is designed to give many years of virtually trouble-free operation.
Flexibility. Optional Auxiliary Installation Kit provides compatibility to additional presses or duplicators of the
same type. An optional Dual Stream Feed Kit is available for feeding different size envelopes simultaneously, to
double your production needs.
SPECIFICATIONS*
VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS:
115 VAC, 60 Hz, 10 A
OPTIONAL AVAILABILITY:
220 VAC, 50 Hz, 5 A
ENVELOPE DIMENSIONS:
Minimum: 3" x 5" (7.6 x 12.7 cm)
Maximum: 11" x 16-1/4" (27.9 x 41.3 cm)
MAXIMUM FEEDING SPEED:
Governed by Press
MACHINE DIMENSIONS:
Width: 20" (50.8 cm)
Length
: 37" (94 cm)
Height
: 42" (106.7 cm)
Weight:
150 lbs. (68 kg)
AVAILABLE OPTIONS:
Conveyor Delivery (CD-100)
Pulse
Generator Kits (A-202)
Dual Stream Feed Kit (A-203)
* Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without written notice.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
THIS EQUIPMENT PRESENTS NO PROBLEM WHEN USED PROPERLY.
OBSERVE SAFETY RULES WHEN OPERATING FEEDER.
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
1. KEEP HANDS, HAIR, AND CLOTHING CLEAR OF ROLLERS, TAPES AND
OTHER MOVING PARTS.
2. ALWAYS TURN MACHINE OFF BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS OR
CLEANING MACHINE.
3. DISCONNECT POWER CORD WHEN MAKING ANY MACHINE ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE NOT COVERED IN THIS MANUAL.
CAUTION
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE CONNECTED TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET.
FAILURE TO DO SO CREATES A POTENTIAL DANGER OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
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PARTS LIST
The following parts are included with this machine.
Check and identify all parts with those listed below:
A.
ENVELOPE FEEDER
84-000-00
B.
STAND WITH PUMP ASSEMBLY
(See Page 13 & 14)
C.
PULSE GENERATOR
ASSEMBLY
84-140
-00
D.
PLASTIC TIES (4)
123-0113
E.
FRONT ENVELOPE GUIDE R/H
71-140-08
F.
FRONT ENVELOPE GUIDE L/H
71-140-10
G.
CENTER ENVELOPE GUIDE
71-140-13
H.
REAR ENVELOPE GUIDE
84-108-20
I.
PAPER BOARD STOP
84-100-82
J.
BRACKET, PRESS SIDE GUIDE
84-101-51
K.
HEX NUT
84-101-49
L.
WASHER, 1/4 PLAIN
123-0063
M.
SHEET SEPARATOR (4)
71-109-05
N.
SPRING
84-120-10
O.
SUCTION CUP (4)
71-134-15
P
ALLEN WRENCH – 1/16"
123-0057
Q.
ALLEN WRENCH – 3/32"
123-0058
R.
FUSE, 2 AMP (FAST BLO)
123-0285
S.
FUSE, 10 AMP (SLO BLO)
123-0090
T.
SUCTION FOOT CAP (2)
123-0415
U.
WHEEL CASTERS (4)
(2) 123-0517, (2) 123-0521
V.
NEEDLE VALVE
84-106-04
W.
SPRING
84-120-31
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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Unpack Stand and Feeder. Check parts against Parts List on Page 1.
2. Install four casters to base of Stand.
3. Place Feeder on top of Stand by locating two mating points on bottom of Feeder. [Fig. 1]
4. Match two mating points with corresponding holes on top of Stand and slide into slots.
5. Locate two thumbscrew holes at front of Stand.
6. Install two (2) 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch thumbscrews provided in Accessory Kit.
7. Secure Feeder by tightening thumbscrews into threaded holes.
Figure 1
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Unplug Duplicator.
2. Remove rear right upper Side
Cover from Duplicator.
3. Remove cross-brace bolt near
buckle control gear.
4. Place Pulse Generator
[Fig. 2] lower bracket over
cross-brace bolt hole and
reinstall bolt. DO NOT
TIGHTEN at this time.
5. Swing Pulse Generator all the
way to the left until gears engage
and secure bolt.
6. Route Pulse Generator cable
through large hole at rear of
Duplicator Side Frame. Use
plastic ties (P/N 123-0113) to prevent cable from entering moving parts of Duplicator.
WARNING: FAILURE TO DO THIS RESULTS IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO
ENVELOPE FEEDER AND DUPLICATOR.
7. Check gap between Sensor and Magnet Assembly by rotating Duplicator by hand. (Should
be 1/32" ± 0.010"). Adjust gap by loosening sensor mounting screws and moving bracket.
8. Lift up Flip-up Paper Guide to accommodate Feeder.
NOTE: If Duplicator is equipped with T-51 Head (P/N 84-101-51),
mount Guide Support Bracket on Duplicator.
a) Remove rear hex nut securing Bail Bar Bracket to Side Frame.
b) Place Guide Support (P/N 84-101-51) over bolt and secure in place with
nut (P/N 84-101-49).
c) Lift Flip Guide up, swing Guide Support up and rest Flip Guide on it.
9. Reinstall Duplicator Side Cover.
10. Remove Bail Bar.
11. Position Paper Guides to widest position.
NOTE: On 8000 Series Duplicators, remove collar on inside of non-operator’s side of
Side Guide that limits movement of Side Guides. Reinstall on outside of shaft.
This permits movement of Side Guides to a position wide enough to accommodate
Envelope Feeder.
12. Push down Table Release Lever and move paperboard halfway down.
13. Lift paperboard Stop Lever [Figure 3] and place Paperboard Stop (P/N 84-100-82) on
stud. Release lever so it rests in groove of Paper Board Stop. This prevents paperboard
from coming up and hitting Feeder.
Figure 2
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Figure 3
WARNING: FAILURE TO DO THIS RESULTS IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO
ENVELOPE FEEDER AND DUPLCATOR.
14. Move Paper Stack Height Adjustment to low position.
15. Turn Duplicator Hand Wheel so suction feet are in uppermost position. Remove two outer
suction feet from Duplicator.
WARNING: FAILURE TO DO SO MAY DAMAGE OUTER SUCTION FEED AND
PREVENT PROPER OPERATION OF DUPLICATOR.
Figure 4
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16. Roll Feeder up to Duplicator. Adjust height of Conveyor to match Duplicator Front
Apron. If Feeder Front Stop Plate Hook is not even with upper edge of Duplicator’s Front
Apron, adjust Feed Stand. To adjust Stand height [Figure 4]: Loosen two knobs on
either side of Stand. Turning locking knobs counterclockwise unlocks Stand, which allows
it to be adjusted. Adjust height by turning third knob (Adjusting Knob) clockwise to raise
height of Stand, and counterclockwise to lower it. Tighten locking knobs after height is
adjusted. If Feeder is to be used on more than one Duplicator, adjust Duplicators to one
height (eliminating additional set up time).
17. Position slots on Feeder Front Stop Plate against Duplicator’s Paper Height Regulators.
Lift Feeder Conveyor and hook it over Duplicator’s Front Apron.
NOTE: Allow proper clearance between Height Regulators and Feeder Stop Plate.
18. Move Duplicator Paper Guides in until they touch Feeder Conveyor. Tighten Feeder
Conveyor clamp screw (located under Conveyor).
19. Connect Pulse Generator cable to Feeder cable.
Plug Feeder into 115VAC, 15 AMP outlet.
WARNING: POWER FLUCTUATIONS CAUSED BY AN OVERLOAD
OF EQUIPMENT ON SAME BRANCH CIRCUIT MAY AFFECT
FEEDER PERFORMANCE.
20. Install (84-120-31) Spring on (84-106-04) Needle Valve. Screw Needle Valve Assembly
into side of Envelope Feeder. (Figure 5)
WARNING: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN VALVE AS DAMAGE TO
VALVE BODY CAN OCCCUR.
Figure 5
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CONTROLS
CONTROL PANEL
1. PUMP – Turns Feeder Pump ON and OFF.
2. SET-UP – Feeder makes a full cycle bringing one envelope to Press. Mode Switch (#5)
must be on MANUAL; Pump Switch (#7) must be ON and drive motor running.
3. MODE SWITCH – In depressed position, activates Speed Control (#4). In released
position, activates Pulse Generator and synchronizes Feeder with Press.
4. FEEDER SPEED CONTROL – In MANUAL mode, enables operator to adjust speed
of drive motor during set-up.
5. POWER SWITCH – Turns Feeder ON and OFF.
6. FUSE – Drive Motor, 2 AMPS
7. FUSE – Pump, 10 AMPS
VACUUM BLEED VALVE
Vacuum Bleed Valve is located on left-side Feeder Frame.
Turning it clockwise increases amount of vacuum going into
suction feet. Turning it counterclockwise decreases vacuum.
Figure 5
Figure 7
Figure 6
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Adjust Envelope Feeder Stand to height of Press Front Feed Plate.
2. Hook Front Feed Plate on Envelope Feeder over bar on Press' Feeder. Tighten clamp
screw assembly securely.
3. Plug Pulse Generator into connector
provided on Envelope Feeder.
Plug Pump into receptacle on
Envelope Feeder.
4. Plug Envelope Feeder into
wall receptacle.
5. Attach Front Envelope Guides
[#1, Fig. 8] approximately in middle
of Feeder (as shown).
6. Place an envelope in Guides.
7. Attach Rear Envelope Guide
[#2, Fig. 8] using slot in Feeder floor
nearest rear end of envelope, then
adjust Anti-skewing Guides to sides
of envelope [#3, Fig. 8].
8. Adjust Envelope Guides so there is
no more than 1/16" (1.6 mm) clearance in all directions.
NOTE: EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE RESULTS IN MISFEEDING AND
IMPROPER PERFORMANCE.
9. Position suction cups distributed evenly with outside cups approximately 3/4" (2 cm) from
ends of envelope. NOTE THAT ENVELOPE SIZE DETERMINES HOW MANY
SUCTION CUPS SHOULD BE USED.
10. Place suction foot vacuum caps (P/N:
123-415) on suction feet not used.
11. Using scale on Feeder floor and scale
on Conveyor, [#1, Fig. 9], and scale on
Conveyor, [#2, Fig. 9], roughly adjust
Stop Guide, [#4, Fig. 9] and Push
Guide, [#3, Fig. 9] so envelope coming
down will clear them.
Figure 9
Figure 8
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12. Place a small stack of envelopes in Guides.
13. Using adjusting thumbscrew, make sure right edge of Push Guide is perpendicular to
Front Stop Plate for accurate squareness.
14. Turn Feeder ON, set Mode Switch to MANUAL. Turn Speed Control clockwise so
Conveyor Tapes are moving slowly.
15. Turn Vacuum Switch ON.
16. Press SET-UP Switch momentarily. This activates Suction Cup Bar and brings down an
envelope. When envelope moves down Conveyor to Duplicator, make sure it clears Push
Guide and does not touch springs on Stop Guide.
17. Turn VACUUM Switch OFF and press SET-UP Switch again. This activates jogging
mechanism. Adjust Jogger Guide so envelope just touches springs on Stop Guide.
NOTE: TOO MUCH JOG CAN AFFECT REGISTRATION.
18. Adjust Conveyor Tapes by moving Tape Guides (located under Conveyor portion of
Feeder) while tapes are running slowly.
EXAMPLE: For No. 10 envelopes, use three (3) tapes. One over Stop Guides
(approx. 3/8" (1 cm) from springs), one over Push Guide (approx. 1/4" (6 mm) from
right edge) and one tape under skid wheel. For wider envelopes, use additional tapes
as needed.
19. Adjust retainer straps [#1, Fig. 10]
over Stop and Push Guide Tapes.
20. When envelope is against Front
Stop Plate, position front skid
wheel [#2, Fig. 9] so it lightly
touches trailing edge of envelope.
21. Turn Press Pump ON.
22. Turn Press Blowers OFF, turn
Press Vacuum Knob to Full.
23. Using Press Hand Wheel; pass
envelope through Press.
NOTE: Make sure envelope
goes into Grippers firmly.
Adjust Buckle Control on
Press if necessary.
24. Set Duplicator on lowest speed.
25. Set Feeder Mode Switch to AUTO position.
26. Turn Feeder Vacuum ON.
Figure 10
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