3EFS Pro Manual
2Set Up
Prepare the machine for operation. To do so, set up the envelopes you
are going to be feeding. Do a test run with the envelopes to verify it is
set correctly before you begin cycling the feeder.
You will have to perform this procedure for envelopes you plan to feed.
When performing initial feeder adjustments
prior to operation, always make sure you turn
Off the main power switch and disconnect all
equipment from the electrical power source.
Failure to do so can expose you to a potential
start-up and moving parts which can cause
serious injury.
Do not attempt to make any adjustments while
the feeder and machine of application are
running. Failure to do so can expose you to
moving parts which can cause serious injury.
Do not wear loose clothing when operating the
feeder.
Avoid making adjustments with loose or
unsecured parts. This can potentially damage
parts.
STEP 1:
Separator Adjustment
Review
The separator assembly provides the curvature to help preshingle
envelopes and the proper gap to help the feed belts pull envelopes
through the separator assembly area — one at a time. The downward
pressure (or weight) of the stack in the hopper will provide the force to
help push the envelopes against the curvature of the separator assem-
bly, and help it contact the feed belts. This preshingling will allow the
separator assembly to efciently separate (and singulate) envelopes.
To achieve the optimum separation, you have to use the adjustment
knob to either increase (clockwise) or decrease (counterclockwise) the
gap between the separator assembly and the feed belts.
Objective
Adjust the separator assembly for minimum gap, with minimum
pressure on the envelopes. Your objective is to adjust the clearance so
that a single envelope passes without resistance. The optimum setting
should be a gap adjustment of 1.5 thickness of an envelope.
Keep in mind the separator assembly works with
the wedge to provide the proper lift, curvature of
the envelopes, and proper belt/envelopes contact
to separate and feed one piece at a time.
Hopper refers to the space where the envelope is
stacked (made up of the side guides).
Feeding problems will occur with either too
much envelopes in the hopper, or too large a
gap between the separator assembly and the
envelopes.
The adjustments you must make (in order) are as follows:
1: Separator adjustment
2: Side guide adjustment
3: Back wedge adjustment
4: Manual test to verify
5: Envelope Moistening Device Setup
