T-350 Dual Tabber OPERATIONS MANUAL Revised: 3-23-09 Part # M-3435 RENA SYSTEMS INC. 136 Green Tree Road STE 140 Oaks, PA 19456-1069 Phone: (610) 650-9170 Fax: (610) 650-9171 E-Mail: support@renausa.com Web Site: www.renausa.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Section Page # SECTION 1 – GETTING ACQUAINTED ________________________________________________ 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS _______________________________________________________________ 5 PACKAGING/SHIPPING _______________________________________________________________ 6 WARRANTY REGISTRATION ___________________________________________________________ 6 CONTENTS _________________________________________________________________________ 6 FRONT VIEW __________________________
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GETTING ACQUAINTED Section 1 – Getting Acquainted Safety Precautions THIS EQUIPMENT PRESENTS NO PROBLEM WHEN USED PROPERLY. OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES WHEN OPERATING THE RENA T-350 TABBER. BEFORE USING THE T-350, YOU SHOULD READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES, SAFETY WARNINGS, AND INSTRUCTIONS: 9 Keep hands, hair, and clothing clear of rollers and other moving parts. 9 Avoid touching moving parts or materials while the machine is in use.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Packaging/Shipping The Tabber is shipped in appropriate packaging so that, under normal shipping conditions, it reaches its destination without damage. NOTICE: Report damage to the carrier. The carrier is liable for any damage during transport. Transport and storage should take place under normal conditions, i.e. at temperatures between +5°C and +70°C and relative air humidity of up to 80%.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Introduction: The T-350 Tabber is a tabletop tabbing machine that is designed for the moderate volume user. It can be used “stand-alone” or “in-line” with other devices. The T-350 Tabber applies Rena FanFold, “tractor-fed” clear, translucent, and paper tab stocks; which have been engineered to run on the T-350. Tab stock can be purchased through your local Rena Systems Dealer. See “Appendix B” for tab selection.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Rear View TAB BOX TRAY MAIN POWER SWITCH FUSE HOLDER AC POWER INLET PAPER SENSOR ASSEMBLY TAB DRIVE ASSEMBLIES TAB BOX TRAY – Holds the tab box and also guides the tab web into the unit. MAIN POWER SWITCH – Controls the power to the tabber. FUSE HOLDER – The main power fuse (line fuse) is located here. AC POWER INLET– AC power cord connects here. MEDIA SENSOR ASSEMBLY– Detects the leading edge of the mail piece (media).
GETTING ACQUAINTED Tab Drive and Media Sensor Assembly Components PEEL BAR LOCATOR PEEL BAR (down, run position) PEEL BAR (up, threading position) LOCATOR DOTS (red) UPPER PRESSURE ROLLERS LOWER EXIT ROLLER TAB FOLD ADJUSTMENT KNOB 1. PEEL BAR LOCATOR – Use to set the peel bar location to the threading (up) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. or tabbing (down) position. Locators lock the peel bar into position. Pull forward to release, then slide up or down.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Control Panel 1. BATCH COUNTER – Counts tab cycles. The counter can be reset to zero, by 2. 3. 4. 5. 10 pressing the small button on this device. Note: The Batch counter will not count items fed in the “paper feed mode”. It only counts when the unit is in the “tab mode” (tab button illuminated). SPEED CONTROL DIAL – Controls the media transport speed of the tabber. Clockwise = faster. Counter-clockwise = slower.
ASSEMBLY Section 2 – Assembly Stand-Alone Mode Note: This process assumes you will be using the system as a “stand-alone” tabber. Follow the steps below to prepare the T-350 for “stand-alone” operation. 1. Remove all the components from the accessory box. 2. Attach the Rear Paper Support using the two thumbscrews and washers provided. The finger, on the bottom edge of the Paper Support, must be inserted into one of the locator holes, in the frame of the tabber.
ASSEMBLY 4. Attach both Media Side Guides to the unit as shown. The bottom of the media side guide fits into the brass bushing, on the shaft, as shown. The guides are secured to the mounting blocks using the two Philips head screws, supplied. 5. Attach the Tab Box Tray. The hooks on the Tab Box Tray fit over the upper shaft, at the exit end of the tabber, as shown. The tray hangs off the exit end of the tabber. 6. Proceed to “Choosing a Location”. 12 T-350 Operations Rev.
ASSEMBLY In-Line Mode Note: This process assumes you will be using the system as an “in-line” tabber. Follow the steps below to prepare the T-350 for "in-line" operation. 1. Remove all the components from the accessory box. 2. If installed; remove the Rear Paper Support from the tabber, by removing the two thumb screws and washers shown. Note: You will need to reuse the thumb screws and washers to install the In-Line Guide Assembly, shown later in this procedure. 3.
ASSEMBLY 4. Install the In-Line Roller Assembly. Install the flat end of the shaft first and then insert the pointed end of the shaft. Important! Make sure the shaft ends are inserted under the spring wire (located behind the sidewall). When you insert the pointed end of the shaft, the spring wire will lock the shaft in place. 5. Install the In-Line Guide Assembly.
ASSEMBLY 6. Attach the Tab Box Tray. The hooks on the Tab Box Tray fit over the upper shaft, at the exit end of the tabber, as shown. The tray hangs off the exit end of the tabber. 7. Proceed to “External Feeder Control Setup”. In-Line Roller Assembly Removal If you ever need to remove In-Line Roller Assembly, a small screw driver can be inserted under the spring wire, through the smaller hole in the sidewall.
ASSEMBLY External Feeder Control Setup CAUTION THIS PROCESS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL RENA SYSTEMS DEALER FOR TECHNICAL HELP. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION IS FOR USE BY THE TECHNICIAN. WARNING BEFORE PERFORMING THIS TASK, DISCONNECT THE TABBER FROM ITS POWER SOURCE! Transport Stop Delay Feature: This feature allows the tabber to continue to cycle the transport system for a few seconds, before the tabber transport stops.
ASSEMBLY Connecting the T-350 to an External Feeder Using the appropriate interface cable, attach the external feeder’s interface port to the T-350’s FEEDER interface port. T-350 to RENA EasyFeed 120 feeder: Use Cable Part#: 33E-500-192 Note: Cable 33E-500-192 was made for the T-950, but it will work with T-350 as well. Set the switch, on the bottom of the EasyFeed 120, to “N.O.”. WARNING IF AN INNAPPROPRIATE CABLE CONNECTION IS MADE, DAMAGE TO THE TABBER AND OR FEEDER MAY OCCUR.
ASSEMBLY Connecting Power 1. The T-350 is manufactured for use on a specific AC voltage source. Before connecting the power cord to the tabber; verify that you are connecting the unit to a compatible AC voltage source. See serial tag for the voltage rating of your unit. 2. Verify that the T-350’s power switch is in the off (0) position. Power Switch Power Cord 3. Plug the power cord, supplied, into the power receptacle; as shown. 4. Plug the other end of the power cord into the wall outlet. 5.
OPERATING THE TABBER Section 3 – Operating the Tabber Theory of operation: The T-350 can be used as a “stand-alone” machine or an “in-line” machine. It can be setup to place one or two tabs at the leading edge of the media. When the media sensor detects the lead edge of the media the tab drive cycle is started. A tab is presented in front of the media. The media contacts the center area of the tab.
OPERATING THE TABBER Loading/Threading Tabs: See the “Tab Stock Threading Diagrams” for additional help. 1. Remove the lid from the box of tab stock. Tip: The box lid can be placed on the bottom of the tab box, for storage. 2. Slide the tab box into the Tab Box Tray, as shown. 3. Thread the tabs over the black plastic shaft and under the narrow metal shaft. Note: If there are two narrow metal shafts on your Tab Box Tray, one right below the other, thread the tab stock between these two shafts.
OPERATING THE TABBER 6. Thread the tabs under the small shaft at the top of the tab drive assembly. Pull about 18 inches of tab stock out the front of the tab drive assembly. Verify Proper Tab Stock Orientation: The tabs must be located on the front side of the stock, as shown. If the tabs are located on the back of the stock, then you must remove the tabs from the unit, remove the tab box from the tray and turn it around 180 degrees. Re-start process from step 1. Shaft 7.
OPERATING THE TABBER 9. Bring the tab backing up around the back side of the Take-Up Spools and insert the end of the leader into the slit, in the spool. Tip: Creasing the tab backing, at the insert point, will help it hold onto the spool. 10. Advance the Take-Up Spool, until you have removed the slack in the leader. Tip: To prevent the tab backing from slipping off the spool, you need at least one complete wrap of tab backing around the spool. 11.
OPERATING THE TABBER 12. Using the peel bar locators; side the peel bar down to its “run position”. It should lock into position. IMPORTANT! When the peel bar is in the lower position (run position); the red dots, at the inside edges of the tab drive assembly, should align with the space between two tabs. Verify that this alignment is correct, before you continue. 13. If you are only placing one tab onto the media, then you are finished with the tab loading/threading process.
OPERATING THE TABBER Tab Stock Threading Diagram (Peel Bar Up) This is the “threading position” for the peel bar. The peel bar must be in this position before you can attempt to thread the tabber. TAB STOCK TAB BOX TRAY TAKE-UP SPOOL SIDE VIEW TAB DRIVE ASSEMBLY FRONT VIEW TAB STOCK PEEL BAR UP FIRST TAB POSITION Hole in tab aligned with red dots. 24 T-350 Operations Rev.
OPERATING THE TABBER Tab Stock Threading Diagram (Peel Bar Down) This is the “run position” for the peel bar. The peel bar must be in this position before you attempt to run the tabber. TAB STOCK TAB BOX TRAY TAKE-UP SPOOL SIDE VIEW TAB DRIVE ASSEMBLY FRONT VIEW TAB STOCK PEEL BAR DOWN RUN POSITION Hole between tabs aligned with red dots. T-350 Operations Rev.
OPERATING THE TABBER Setting Up the Feed System Sheet Separation Adjustment This procedure is used to insure that only one piece of media is fed at a time. 1. Move the Media Side Guides so that the sheet separators are accessible. 2. Loosen the locking screw and raise the separator, then tighten the locking screw to hold the separator in the up position. Repeat this step for all separators. 3. Place a single piece of media under the separators.
OPERATING THE TABBER Media Side Guide Adjustment 1. Adjust the Media Side Guides so that they are about a dimes width (~1/32-inch) from the sides of the media. Tighten the locking screws on the side guides to secure their positions. Rear Paper Support Adjustment 1. Verify that the Rear Paper Support has been positioned appropriately, for your application. See Section 2, Step 2, for installation details. For best results, the Rear Paper Support should be centered below the media you are feeding. 2.
OPERATING THE TABBER Loading Media When placing media into the tabber, it is important to follow these steps. 1. Start by placing a single mail piece into the feed section, so that it is touching or starting to feed under the sheet separators. 2. Fan the stack of material so the bottom pieces are closest to the separation point, as shown. Then carefully place the stack into the hopper. 3. Additional pieces can be placed onto the stack, as described in the above step. 4.
OPERATING THE TABBER If you have a problem feeding the media, check the following: Feeding Doubles Reduce the distance between the separator fingers and the feed roller. Try setting the separation using one sheet less than the overall thickness of your media. Hesitating or Not Feeding Increase the distance between the Media Side Guides and the media. Top Sheet is Pulled Back During Separation Skewing -Reset the sheet separation using a slightly thicker adjustment.
OPERATING THE TABBER Adjusting the Tab Position Horizontal Tab Positioning The desired horizontal tab position is obtained by sliding the Tab Drive Assemblies to the desired position. 1. If the TAB button is illuminated; turn it off by pressing the TAB button. 2. Set the speed control dial to minimum. Feed a single piece of media into the tabber and stop it as it is just starting to travel under the exit rollers, as shown.
OPERATING THE TABBER Tab Fold Position Adjustment The tab fold position is adjusted using the knob, located on the Media Sensor Assembly. 1. Adjust for the desired media transport speed. See “Media Transport Speed Adjustment”. IMPORTANT The desired transport speed must be set before you adjust the tab fold position. If you change the transport speed after adjusting the tab fold position, the tab fold position will also change. 2. Start with the Tab Fold Adjustment Knob turned fully clockwise.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Section 4 – Troubleshooting Tabbing Problems: Problem Tab Fold Placement Inconsistent Too Much Tab is Applied to Top of Media; even when Tab Fold Adjustment Knob is turned fully clockwise. Horizontal Tab Placement Varies or Tabs Not Evenly Applied Multiple Tabs Placed on Single Piece of Media Media Feeds Without Tabbing Tabs are Dispensed When No Media is Feeding Thru Unit. Tab Doesn’t Seal Tight Against Leading Edge of Media.
TROUBLESHOOTING Media Feeding Problems: Problem Feeding Doubles Media Not Feeding Media Not Feeding Consistently (large gap between pieces) Media Opening as it Feeds Media is Skewing Tabber Transport Stops by Itself (Feed button turns off by itself) Tabber Transport Keeps Running, for a few seconds, after Feed Button is Pressed (off) Possible Cause Media not properly fanned before loading. Nested Media. Reduce the distance between the separator fingers and the feed roller.
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MAINTENANCE Section 5 – Maintenance This section describes maintenance that an experienced operator can perform. If service or maintenance is needed, beyond what is described in this document, please contact your local Rena Systems Dealer to obtain service and support for your tabber. Service should only be performed by a qualified Rena service person. To locate a Rena Systems Dealer in your area, please use the following link. http://www.renausa.com/dealer_locator_search.
MAINTENANCE Feed Rollers and Forwarding Rollers WARNING DO NOT USE SOLVENTS TO CLEAN THE RUBBER ROLLERS The feed and forwarding rollers can become glazed with paper lint and ink from the media. They should be regularly cleaned with a mild household cleaner on a damp cloth. Avoid using solvents on the rubber rollers. Media Sensor WARNING DO NOT USE ABRASIVES OF ANY KIND TO CLEAN SENSORS. DO NOT USE LIQUIDS OF ANY KIND, TO CLEAN SENSORS.
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APPENDIX Appendix - Specifications T-350 Dual Tabber Dimensions: 10.5" W x 19" D x 15" H Speed: Up to 18,000 pieces per hour (8.5" tri-folded mailer) Weight: 40 lbs Media Size: Minimum (L x W): 3.5" x 5.
APPENDIX Appendix B – Obtaining Supplies, Service and Support Please contact your local Rena Systems Dealer to obtain supplies, service and support for your tabber. To locate a Rena Systems Dealer in your area, please use the following link. http://www.renausa.com/dealer_locator_search.asp Service should only be performed by a qualified Rena service person. In addition, you may wish to log onto Rena Systems web site (www.renausa.com), and click on the “support” link.
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INDEX INDEX A M AC Power Inlet · 8 Assembly · 11 Main Power Switch · 8 Maintenance · 36 Media Sensor Assembly · 8, 9 Media Side Guide Adjustment · 27 Media Side Guides · 6, 7 Media Transport Speed Adjustment · 29 Media Transport Test · 28 B Batch Counter · 10 C Choosing a Location · 17 Cleaning · 36 Connecting Power · 18 Contents · 6 Control Panel · 7, 10 E External Feeder Control · 16 F Feed Button · 10 Feed Rollers · 7 Feed System Setup · 26 Feeder Control Port · 7 Front View · 7 Fuse Holder · 8
Transport Stop Delay Feature · 16 Troubleshooting · 33 T Tab Box Tray · 6, 8 Tab Button · 10 Tab Drive Assemblies · 8 Tab Drive Assembly · 9 Tab Fold Adjustment Knob · 9 Tab Fold Position Adjustment · 31 Tab Position Adjustment · 30 Tab Positioning - Horizontal · 30 Take-Up Spools · 7 Threading Diagram · 24 U Upper Pressure Rollers · 9 W Warranty Registration · 2, 6, 40 T-350 Dual Tabber, and TB-390 Conveyor EasyFeed 120 Feeder, RS-100 Riser, T-350 Dual Tabber, and TB-390 Conveyor
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