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STEP 7:
Checking Material
Discharge from Feeder
Make sure rollers on vacuum base are raised
in the highest vertical position so it does not
interfere with the material.
Figure 2-6. Checking for Proper Material Discharge from
Feeder to Vacuum Base
Leading edge
should be
2/3
into
transfer section
As material leaves the feeder gate cylinder, the trailing edge must be
under the hold-down as the leading edge is entering the vacuum base
transfer section. There must be a good transfer of material from the
feeder hold-down to the vacuum base transfer section.
To verify:
1. Slide feeder back far enough to clear the vacuum base side
guides.
If necessary, loosen the knobs on both side guides and
pull to the outside slightly to allow movement of the feeder.
2. Insert a piece of material under the hold-down bearings in
such a way that approximately 2/3 of the leading edge is ex -
tending out beyond the feeder (Figure 2-6).
3. Slide feeder back into position, making sure it is again cen -
tered between the side guides. As you do so, make sure the
leading edge of the material moves into the transfer section of
the vacuum base unobstructed.
4. Check to make sure the material is still under the hold-down
bearings and also resting on the vacuum base transfer section.
5. Trap the feeder in-between the side guides until they gently
touch. Tighten side guide knobs.