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26 R
eliant
1500 M
anual
STEP 5:
Inserter Adjustments
and Final Check
Now that you have made all the necessary adjustments for operating
the feeder, it is recommended that you next make any adjustments on
the inserter so that the inserter and feeder work together effectively.
This includes adjusting the gripper jaw and double-detect. For details,
please refer to your inserter owner’s manual.
Prepare your test by loading the hopper with approximately 2 to 2-1/2
in. (5 to 6 cm) of material. Make sure you preshingle the stack so that
material rests against the curvature of the gate assembly.
1. Power-up the feeder by pushing the horizontal line (
—
) at the
Power On/Off switch.
2. Observe how individual material enters and exits the gate
assembly area. Remember, a properly set gap will allow each
new sheet to enter at about the center line of the cylinder
while the bottom sheet is exiting the gate assembly area (Fig -
ure 28). Ideal overlap is 1/4 to 1/2 in. (6.4 to 12.7 mm).
3. If feeding doubles, then move the wedge in towards the gate
assembly. Test again.
4. If sheets are overlapping excessively or, if the machine is
feeding doubles, then reduce the gap slightly by moving the
knob about 1/8 turn counter-clockwise. Test again.
5. As individual sheets of material move through the hold-down
springs, check for any skewing or jamming. Also check for
damage to the material.
6. If this or other feeding problems still persist (slipping, skew -
ing, jamming), then review all the adjustment procedures in
Section 3, “Preparing for Operation”.
If the gate assembly is too tight, the feeder will
have difficulty pulling the material through the
gate assembly area. This will cause “missed”
feeds.
NO TE
Bottom
sheet
Next
sheet
Slight overlap
at mid-point of
gate assembly
Figure 28. Optimum Overlap and Separation of Material
NO TE
Moving the back wedge too far forward to the
gate assembly can create a pinch point between
the tip of the triangle wedges and the material. If
moving the back wedge in is not effective, then an
optional wedge may be required. See Appendix A
for more information.
TIP
For certain types of materials, you may have to
position the material “off-center” to prevent any
skewing affect.