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Standard Bind-Fast 5

Thermal Binder

Instruction Manual

BF5/O

OPERATORS MANUAL

Standard Bind-Fast 5

Tabletop Binder and Padder

Read this manual, and thoroughlyfamiliarize yourself with itscontents before operating or

servicing this equipment.

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CONTENTS

Important information ……………………………………………………………… II Safety Precautions ………………………………………………………………… III Installation Precautions …………………………………………………………… 1 Operating Precautions ……………………………………………………………. 1 Quality of Finished Product ………………………………………………………. 1 Machine Parts Description ……………………………………………………….. 2 Operator Controls …………………………………………………………………. 3 Padding/Report Binding ………………………………………………………….. 4 Perfect Binding ……………………………………………………………………. 5 Operator Maintenance ……………………………………………………………. 6 Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………………. 7

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Specifications .................................................................................................. 8

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Important Information

- This manual is designed to help you to install, operate and maintain the StandardBind-Fast 5. Read, understand and keep this manual in a safe and convenient place.

- Do not operate the BF5 until you read and understand the instructions in this manual.

- Standard Duplicating shall not be liable for incidental consequential damages result-ing from : improper or inadequate maintenance by customer; unauthorized modification ormisuse; operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product.

- Standard Duplicating pursues a policy of continuing improvement in design andperformance of the product. Therefore, the product design and specifications are subject tochange without prior notice and without our legal obligation.

- All rights are reserved. No part of the manual may be photocopied, reproduced or trans-lated to another language without the prior written consent of SDMC.

Bind-Fast 5

Binder and Padder

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Safety Precautions

- The signal word WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if notavoided, could result in death or serious injury.

- The signal word CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if notavoided, may result in damage on machines. It may also be used to alert against unsafepractices.

- Read and understand all safety instructions with signal word such as WARNING andCAUTION. If safety instructions are ignored, personal injury may result.

- SDMC cannot anticipate every possible situation that might involve a potentialhazard. The instructions in this manual and warning labels on the machine are thereforenot all inclusive.

- All equipment shall be locked out or tagged out to protect against accidental or inad-vertent operation when such operation could cause injury to personnel. Do not attempt tooperate any switch, valve, or other energy isolating device where it is locked or tagged out.

- Do not operate the machines when any covers are removed.

- Some of the drawings in this manual show the machine uncovered for explaining thedetail or inside of machine.

Installation Precautions When selecting a site for the Bind-Fast 5, care should be taken to note the following points.

1. The installation site should be level. 2. The room where this machine is used should be provided with good

ventilation. 3. Free from any ambient vibration. 4. Away from direct exposure to sunlight. 5. Away from extremely high temperature and humidity.

Operating Precautions

1. Keep your fingers or hand away from melted adhesive. When machine is in ready mode the temperature of the adhesive reaches 340ºF.

2. Maintain proper adhesive level in melt tank. 3. To preserve the quality of the adhesive, keep the “Mode” switch in

“Standby” mode during periods of nonuse. 4. Do not remove any covers, disassemble or modify the Bind-Fast 5. 5. Keep small object away from machine, to prevent them from falling into

machine. Quality of finished product The most important thing for a good and strong binding is spine alignment of stock. To apply adhesive on spine equally, all sheets must touch the Jog Plate. Make sure stock to be bound gets jogged properly and is aligned against the clamp rod on the left side of the carriage. Thickness (weight) of cover stock is from 20# to 110#, up to 10pt cover stock (subject to grain direction and book thickness). After removing finished book from machine, let it sit for about 5 minutes before opening. Keep the clamper and nipper clean, free from adhesive and dust. Do not use any chemicals or solvents.

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MACHINE PARTS DESCRIPTION

1. Nipper Operating Handle 12. Return Switch 2. Nipper Jaw Adjusting Knob 13. Adhesive Control Knob 3. Cover Hold-Down Clip 14. Paper Supports 4. Overload Breaker 15. Carriage 5. Cover Support 16. Mode Switch 6. Cooling Fans 17. Ready Light 7. Cover Holding Bar 18. Power Switch 8. Nipper/Chrome Table 19. Carriage Clamp Handle 9. Drum Guard Pointer 20. Bind Switch 10. Protective Tank Cover 21. Separator Plates 11. Adhesive Tank 22. Heated Jog Table

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POWER SWITCHNOTE: Refer to the co The “Power” switch small red light on theis about 15 minutes to the left of the “Po MODE SWITCH ( STANDBY: This mobe used immediatelylower temperature toto “Bind” mode and (about 3 minutes). BIND: This mode mtemperature for immoperating temperatu ADHESIVE CONT This controls the amof the book. Set the book to be bound. Thigher the number. Experience will help BIND SWITCH (4 Pressing this switchto the left. RETURN SWITCH Pressing this switchposition after a bind HEATED JOG PL The Bind-Fast 5 is ethe spine for strongepadding because it lproductivity. We higwhen perfect bindingreach the proper opis turned on. Let thebefore binding. The CARRIAGE LOCK Turn the carriage-lopressure. The carriaclockwise to lock it i NIPPER OPERAT Pulling the handle toaround the spine of NIPPER BLADE A This knob adjusts thbeing bound. COVER STOP AD This stop slides on aof the book to be bo

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PERATOR CONTROLS

(1) mponent layout page (page 6)

controls the adhesive heating elements. A switch indicates power is on. Warm-up time

and is indicated when the green “Ready” light wer” switch is on.

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de is used when the machine is not going to . The standby mode keeps the adhesive at a maximize its life. When needed, just switch

wait until the green “Ready” light comes on

aintains the adhesive at proper operating ediate use. The green “Ready” light indicates re.

ROL KNOB (6)

ount of adhesive that is applied to the spine knob from 0-6 depending of the thickness of he more adhesive the operator desires, the

determine the proper settings.

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begins the bind cycle by moving the carriage

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returns the carriage to the home (right) is completed.

ATE (18)

quipped with a heated jog plate that prepares r binds. This is generally not used during engthens adhesive set time and lowers hly recommend using the heated jog table to produce stronger binds. The jog table will

erating temperature about 10 minutes after it sheets sit on the table from 10-30 seconds longer it seats, the stronger the bind.

ING HANDLE (8)

cking handle clockwise to release carriage ge can now slide open freely. Turn it counter-n place.

ING HANDLE (21)

wards the operator closes the nipper jaws a perfect bound book.

DJUSTING KNOB (20)

e blades to the spine thickness of the book

JUSTMENT (14)

scale to properly align the cover to the width

und.

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Specifications Remove nipperfans and autom INSERT PAD Turn carriage cpaper, insert incarriage againspad stock and t SET ADHESI For padding, thyour first set at necessary to ob BIND Press the “Bindadhesive and sseconds before REMOVE PA Grasp finished clockwise motiopad and place iPress “Return” MULTIPLE P The Bind-Fast 5one 3” pad or swhen dry. Sepa To install the plthe plates as shPaper can nowseparate the payour dealer.

PADDING / REPORT BINDING

: From 2 sheets to 3”. Up to 17½” spine length.

table (optional). This will expose the three cooling atically set the machine for padding (slow speed).

MATERIAL

lamp handle clockwise until it locks. Slide open. Jog to open carriage and jog to the left side of the t the clamp rod. Slide the carriage closed against the urn handle counter-clockwise until it locks.

VE ADJUSTMENT

e “Adhesive Control Knob” is typically set at “2”. Pad “2”, then check for proper adhesive. Adjust as tain good results.

” switch. The carriage will move to the left across the top over the drying fans. Wait approximately 10 removing pad.

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pad from the top then unclamp by turning handle in a n while sliding the clamp carriage out. Remove the t on a flat surface to continue drying. switch to send carriage home.

AD APPLICATIONS

allows padding up to 3” at one time. This can be ix ½” pads, padded together and then split apart rator plates allow padding of multiple sets per pass.

ates, open carriage to its maximum position. Angle own and slide them onto the separator hangers.

be inserted between the plates to automatically ds. Additional separator plates are available from

Specifications: FroNipper Table. (From NIPPER/CHROME With the nipper operfacing left, drop the the right side down fseat it. Lower the lefproperly seating on INSERT MATERIA Turn the carriage clacarriage will now slidjogged down againsthe carriage closed acounterclockwise un SET ADHESIVE A For perfect binding, “4”. Bind your first bothickness. If necessaadhesive, a higher n ADJUST NIPPERNote: This adjustme Gently press down ojaw adjustment knobthe “V” of the drum g INSERT COVER Adjust the cover stoadjust to 8.5”). SlideBe sure it is against stop to the rear. CheSome fine-tuning ma BIND Press the “Bind” swithe adhesive and sto APPLY COVER Note: Does not app Immediately after thhandle firmly counte BOOK REMOVAL Release nipper operthe carriage clamp hto its maximum openpull up straight and ocarriage to the homeWith the Chrome Tabefore removing the

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PERFECT BINDING

m 2 sheets to 1½ “. Up to 15” spine length for 2 sheets to 3” for the Chrome Table).

TABLE INSTALLATION

ating handle or the chrome table cover clips table into place over the drying fans. Place irst, center it and apply slight pressure to t side and check to see that the table is the bearings.

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mp handle clockwise until it locks. The e open freely. Check that all pages are t jog table and to the left of the carriage. Slide gainst the pad stock and turn the handle

til the handle locks.

DJUSTMENT

the “Adhesive Control Knob” is typically set at ok at “4”, then check for proper adhesive ry, adjust to a lower number for less umber for more adhesive.

TABLE nt does not apply to the Chrome Table.

n the drum guard pointer. Turn the nipper until the line on the nipper bar is centered in uard pointer.

p for proper book width (8½” wide book a cover under the cover bar and cover clip. both the edge stops on the left and the cover ck the first book for proper registration. y be necessary.

tch. The carriage will move to the left across p over the cover station.

ly to Chrome Table.

e carriage stops, pull the nipper-operating rclockwise and hold for 10 seconds.

ating handle. Open the carriage by turning andle clockwise until it locks. Slide carriage ing, then grasp the book from the top and ut of clamp. Press “Return” switch to send (right) position. ble, push and release the “Return” switch book.

OPERATOR MAINTENANCE

ADHESIVE LEVEL To add pellets, send carriage to the left by depressing the “Bind” switch. Pour adhesive pellets into the tank area until the melted adhesive just covers the heating fins. Adhesive pellets should be added when the bottom left end of the tank is visible (the tank slopes down). Low adhesive levels may cause voids on the book’s spine as well as affecting the quality and strength of bind. DRAINING ADHESIVE Over time, adhesive can degrade and also become contaminated with dust, resulting in weak, low quality binds. This is often noticeable by the color of the adhesive. When this occurs, the tank should be drained and refilled with new adhesive. The Bind-Fast 5 must be hot in order to replace the adhesive. Use extreme care to avoid being burned. Press the “Bind” switch to move the carriage to the left. Lift the jog plate and unplug the heater. Unscrew the two baffle screws, as shown, and remove the baffle plate. Warning: Tank is HOT- Do not touch Place an aluminum tray under the drain plug on the side of the tank. Use a wrench to unscrew the drain plug, and let the adhesive drain into the tray. When the tank is empty (about 10 minutes), replace the drain plug, baffle and jog plate and pour new adhesive pellets into the tank until the adhesive level covers the heating fins. Press “Return” switch to send carriage to the home position.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY

Power switch turned on, pilot light will not light

Power cord not plugged into wall outlet

Plug power cord

No electrical power at wall outlet

Check circuit breaker at main electrical box

Pilot light burned out Switch will still operate machine without pilot light. Replace switch if pilot light is important

Ready light does not light within 30 minutes

Mode switch on standby Reset switch to bind position

Binder will not run, fans come on

Motor reset Reset overload breaker

Binder will not run, cover table being used. Ready light on

Nipper table handle in closed position

Open nipper table handle

Motor reset Reset overload breaker Hot jog table not heating up Power cord not plugged

into outlet Lift hot jog table and plug power cord into outlet

Local Dealer:

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SPECIFICATIONS – BIND-FAST 5

Production Rates Perfect Binding = 150 books per hour Report Binding = 360 ½” reports per hour Padding = 72,000 sheets per hour

Maximum Perfect Binding 1¾” thick Padding/Binding Capacity 2 sheets to 600 sheets (3”) Maximum Padding/Binding Length 17½” Cycle speed 6-13 seconds Adhesive Hotmelt vinyl acetate base compound Adhesive Tank Capacity 25 ounces Adhesive Temperature Ready = 340º

Stand-by = 235º Adhesive Coating Thickness Operator adjustable, 0 to 1/16” Warm-up Time 15-17 minutes, 3-5 minutes from stand-by Ready Light Indicator with Temperature Interlock

Indicates when machine is ready to run

Coating Action Reverse turning heated drum with internal heater and temperature control. Service adjustable drum temperature

Dual Speed Coating Traverse 5-11 seconds to suit type of binding Powered Carriage return at High Speed Stand-by Temperature Control Maintains lowered adhesive temperature to

prevent degradation Heated Jog Table Improved bind strength Power Requirement 8 amps, 115 volts, 60 Hz Separator Plates 2 Dimensions 15” H, 13” W, 48” L Weight 91 lbs Accessories Chrome Cover Table for wrap-around

covers up to 3” thick. Nipper Table for professional quality books.

Bind –Fast 5 is manufactured in the U.S.A. and is UL and CSA approved. Note: Standard Bind-Fast 5 adhesive has been specially developed for use in the Bind-Fast 5 machine. Use of any other adhesive may cause deterioration of performance and void the machine warranty. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Standard Business Systems10 Connector Road, Andover, MA 01810

(978) 470-1920 (978) 470-2771BF5/OMRevised 01/2003