Pitney Bowes FeedMAX User manual

Operator’s Manual

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The FeedMAX and the FeedMAX – S are designed to feed a verity of materials at a high capacity. Both models

of the FeedMAX can be set up and operated in either, straight in-line or right angle configurations. Sure-Feed

Engineering Inc. also offers a “Left 90 degree Angle” configuration FeedMAX and FeedMAX-S as a special

order item Depending on the specific model, the FeedMAX can be interfaced with several different types of ink

jets, folders, tabers and inserters as well as stand alone applications. Both FeedMAX models come with and

adjustable six (6) foot in-feed conveyor that will accommodate a variety of different size stock.

Safety Statement and Recommendations

The following recommendations for safe operation and maintenance of the FeedMAX and the FeedMAX-S

are as follows:

 Any persons designated to operate, work on or near the FeedMAX or FeedMAX-S should be fully

trained by a factory-authorized representative.

 Do not operate or perform any type of maintenance on the FeedMAX or FeedMAX-S while under the

influence of drugs or alcohol.

 Do not operate or perform any type of maintenance on the FeedMAX or FeedMAX-S in or around

freestanding water.

 Do not wear loose or baggie fitting shirts, shirts with bellowing sleeves, bracelets, rings, necklaces,

neckties or other loose apparel that may come into close proximity with moving parts of the FeedMAX or

FeedMAX-S.

 Do not attempt to increase the operating height of the FeedMAX or FeedMAX-S by putting wood 2X4’s,

wood blocks, bricks, stacks of cardboard, stacks of paper, postal trays or any other objects or devices

not known to the manufacture, under the FeedMAX or FeedMAX-S. (The FeedMAX and FeedMAX-S

are manufactured with adjustable leveler pads designed to provide an adjustable operating height range

of plus five and one quarter inches [+ 5-1/4”]. Increasing the operating height of the FeedMAX or

FeedMAX-S beyond these specifications is not recommended by the manufacture and other companies

connected with the promotion and sale of the FeedMAX and FeedMAX-S. The manufacture and other

companies connected with the promotion and sale of the FeedMAX and FeedMAX-S do not assume

any responsibility for any damage to the FeedMAX or the FeedMAX-S or product and shall be held

harmless for any damages and / or injuries resulting from this practice.)

 Wear protective safety eyeglasses or goggles and use a particle mask or similar device when cleaning

off the FeedMAX or FeedMAX-S with compressed air. Alert all other persons in the area to stand a

minimum of thirty (30) feet from the area where compressed air is put to such use.

 All persons having hair greater than shoulder length who operate, work on or near the FeedMAX or

FeedMAX-S should keep their hair pulled back in ponytail fashion then pinned up or otherwise

contained to the top of their head or confined under the back of their shirt.

 Turn off the main power to the FeedMAX or FeedMAX-S before performing any maintenance.

 Any persons working near any of the electrical motors of the FeedMAX or FeedMAX-S should use

caution. Electrical motors give off heat; contact with or exposure to bare skin may result in burns.

 The FeedMAX and the FeedMAX-S was designed to feed, transport and convey paper or paper

products. Do not attempt to feed and / or run materials made of or containing glass, metal, wood,

plastics, liquids, foods, powders, gasses, explosives or toxic and hazardous chemicals on the FeedMAX

or the FeedMAX-S. (Note: The manufacture recognizes and acknowledges that the FeedMAX and the

FeedMAX-S are capable of successfully running and / or feeding compact disk and audio cassettes,

however the manufacture and other companies connected with the promotion and sale of the FeedMAX

and the FeedMAX-S do not assume any responsibility for any damage to the FeedMAX and / or the

FeedMAX-S or product and shall be held harmless for any damages and / or injuries resulting from this

practice.)

Set Up and Operation of the FeedMAX

Set the feeder to the conveyor for either right angle or in line configuration by performing the following:

1. Turn the power off to the FeedMAX and / or FeedMAX-S.

2. Loosen the ratchet lock handle located to the right of the roller extension knob by turning it in a counter

clock-wise direction, see figure .

3. Retract the front conveyor rollers by turning the adjustment knob in a clock-wise direction until the front

rollers are completely retracted, see figure .

Shown below is the FeedMAX – S model with the long transport belt

Adjustable Lock

Handle and

knob to extend /

retract the front

rollers of the

conveyor

Position of feeder assembly

alignment holes in support deck

(Fig. 1)

4. Using a philps head screwdriver, remove the paper guide located on the exit end of the in-feed

conveyor, see figure . (Note: The paper guide is only used when running the Feed Max in a right angle

configuration and must be removed before lifting the feeder up to re-position for straight in-line

operation.) (Warning: Lifting the feeder with out removing the paper guide may result in damage

to the machine as well as possible personal injury.)

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Remove these two

(

)

Phili

s head screws and remove the

uide.

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(Fig. 2)

Remove socket

head allen screw

Loosen ratchet

lock handle

Feeder Retainin

Clam

Special Note:

These retaining clamps

are only found on

FeedMAX-S models

5. FeedMAX-S (Only) remove the two (2) feeder retaining clamps located at the bottom of the feeder, see

figure . to remove the two (2) retaining clamps, perform the following:

a. Loosen the ratchet lock handle locate at the bottom of each retaining clamp.

b. Using a 5/32 allen wrench, remove the socket head allen screw located on the side of the

retaining clamp.

(Note:These retaining clamps are designed to prevent the feeder from tipping in the event the

long transport is not properly supported.)

6. Lift the feeder assembly straight up until the alignment pins are free of the feeder support deck.

(Warning: The FeedMAX feeder assembly weighs 39 pounds, the FeedMAX –S feeder assembly

weighs 58 pounds, practice safe lifting techniques while performing this step or request

assistance for lifting the feeder assembly.)

7. Set the feeder assembly alignment pins in selected holes of the feeder support deck that best

accommodates the configuration, (Straight or right angle) for the stock size you wish to run. (Note: Make

sure all alignment pins are seated in holes, do not let the feeder assembly over hang the support deck.

When performing this step with the FeedMAX – S model, make sure the long transport belt assembly is

supported at all times. Failure to support the long belt transport may result in damage to the machine.)

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Set up the feeder section by performing the following:

1. Turn the power on to the feed max base and the ink jet base.

2. Select the side guide / guides, center guide and back wedge that best fit the material and configuration

of the set up you are preparing to run.

To change the center guide, perform the following:

a. Remove the 3 or 4 philps head screws located at the bottom of the center guide. (Note: The

center guide used for right angle operation has 3 philips head screws, the center guide used for

straight in line operation has 4 philips head screws)

b. Align the holes in the newly selected center guide to the center holes in the bridge tram bar of

the feeder and secure it using the screws that were removed in step [a]. (Note: To avoid

stripping out the threads in the bridge tram bar, do not over tighten the philips head screws.)

Direction In-Line Feed

Direction of Ri

ht An

le Feed

Conve

Alignment holes for

“Right Angle” configuration

Alignment holes for

“Straight In-Line”

configuration

To change the side guide / guides, perform the following:

a. Remove the 2 philips head screws located on the current side guide / guides near the bridge

tram bar. (Note: Do not loosen the front thumb lock or adjustable lock handle on the current side

guide at this time, use care to prevent dropping the side guide or screws) Once the existing side

guide has been removed the side clamp should still be secured to the bridge tram bar.

b. Mount the newly selected side guide / guides to the side guide clamp using the Philips head

screws removed in step [a]. (Note: To avoid stripping out the threads in the side guide clamp,

do not over tighten the Philips head screws.)

To change the back wedge, perform the following:

c. Remove the thumb lock screw that secures the current back wedge to the agitator plate by

turning it in a counter clock-wise direction, then lift up on the current back wedge until it is cleaer

of the roll pin, see figure .

d. Place the newly selected back wedge (slotted side down), onto the roll pin in the agitator feed

plate and secure it with the thumb lock screw removed in step [c]. (Note: To avoid stripping out

the threads in the mount block, located under the agitator feed plate, do not over tighten the

thumb lock screw.)

Special Note: The FeedMAX comes with a variety of back wedge guides, side guides and

center guides. These are designed to accommodate most standard size stocks

for either straight in-line or right angle configuration, see figures through .

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Center Guide to run in line with the

In-feed conveyor

Center Guide to run at 90-degree right

angle with the in-feed conveyor

(Fig. 2)

Large product side guides for

“catalog” size material.

(Use both for running in-line with the

in-feed conveyor, use the one shown

on the left to run at a 90-degree right

angle with the in-feed conveyor)

Cut for height sensor eye

when running straight in-line

Standard product side guides

for “letter” size material.

(Use both for running in-line with the

in-feed conveyor, use the one shown

on the left to run at a 90-degree right

angle with the in-feed conveyor)

Side guide Clamps

Shown with thumb lock and

adjustable ratchet handle.

(Fig. 3)

(Fig. 4)

In-feed conveyor paper guide

Used only when running in

right angle configuration

(Fig. 5)

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Wide feeder back wedge

Typically used for “catalog”

size material

(Fig. 6)

Standard feeder back wedge

Typically used for “letter” size

material

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Forward tilt back wedge

Typically used to run flat sheets

(8-1/2 X 11) with feeder set to

run in an in-line configuration

Small feeder back wedge

Typically used for “business

card” or similar size material

(Fig.7)

(Fig.8)

(Fig.9)

(Note: For back wedge installation orientation, see figure and , page , also see Back Wedge

adjustment for set-up, page .

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Running direction of material

3. Fold one sample piece of the material your going to run in half from leading edge to trailing edge, forming a

center crease.

Agitator Feed plate Back wedge slide block

Running direction of material

Front Tilt back

angle, back wedge

(Runs 8-1/2X11, in-

line only feeding

paper long-wise)

Agitator Feed plate

Thumb Lock

Screw

Back wedge slide block

(Fig. 10)

(Fig. 11)

Paper

earator Wheels Standard back

angle, back wedge

Thumb Lock

Screw

nment Roll Pin

earator Wheels

Paper

nment Roll Pin

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Center Crease

Run Direction

4. Set the creased sample in the feeder and align the crease with the philps head screws in the center of the

stainless steel shroud of the separator wheels, see figure .

5. Loosen the front thumb lock and the adjustable ratchet handle on the side guide / guides. When running in a

right angle configuration, slid the side guide over until it just touches the material, then tighten the front

Post Card

John Q. Public

Run Direction

Center Crease (Fig. 12)

Letter

John Q. Public

Move the

side guide to

with in a 1/8”

from the

material

Align the center crease in the sample, to

the center screws on the feeder shroud

Feed Max-S shown set up in right angle configuration

(Fig. 13)

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