GBC PF3200 manual

Operation Manual Per fect Binder Model No. PF3200 ®[...]

2 • Do not attempt to service your PF-3200 yourself. Contact an authorized GBC service representative for any required repairs or major maintenance for your PF-3200 . • There are NO user-serviceable parts inside the machine. T o avoid potential personal injury and/or property or machine damage, DO NOT REMOVE THE MACHINE’S COVER . • Y ou may[...]

3 (THE FOLLOWING NOTE APPLIES ONL Y TO THE UNITS RA TED 1 15V 60HZ.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment[...]

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PF-3200 has implemented secondary thermostat to prevent the glue tank temperature from going over 392°F (200°C). When it occurs, the power of PF-3200 will be automatically turned off. Y ou have to wait for the glue tank to cool down before you can restart the machine. If this problem occurs again, call your authorized[...]

5 Model PF-3200 Perfect Binder Maximum Book Size 12.6" x 15.75" (320mm x 400mm) Minimum Book Size 3.15" x 1.97" (80mm x 50mm) Maximum Binding Thickness 1.6" (40mm) Glue W arm Up 25 minutes (varies depending upon glue type) Glue W arm Up in Stand-by Mode 5 minutes Cycle Speed 360 cycles per hour Production Speed Up to 200 bo[...]

6 INST ALLA TION Note: Y ou must remove the three red shipping brackets before installing your PF-3200. The procedures for installation: Step 1: Remove the red shipping bracket located on the left side of the clamp station as shown. Then reinstall the screws in clamp station. Step 2: Remove two red shipping brackets that are located around the nipp[...]

7 No. Symbol Function LED Display / Symbol Example 1 EMERGENCY 2 ST AND BY / LED 3 CLOSE 4 LED DISPLA Y 5 CLEAR 6 COUNTER 7 ST ART / LED 8 OPEN 9 FUNCTION / LED 10 NOTCH / LED Stops all the actions of the machine. Except when “HOT” shows on the LED display . T emporarily lowers the temperature of glue tank so it won’t burn the glue when the m[...]

8 1. T urn ON the power switch of PF-3200 as shown. The heater of PF-3200 will automatically heat the glue to the preset working temperature and display the status of the heating processes. • The 4 leftmost spaces of LED: the status of heating process (COLD, W ARM, or HOT). • The 2 rightmost spaces of LED: the elapsed time of heating. 2. Start [...]

9 After the “ST ARTUP” procedures, the PF-3200 will automatically set itself MANUAL operation and flashing “LOAD BOOK” display . Note that the “NOTCH” LED is ON. 1. A. Press the “OPEN” button and place the book block inside the clamps. Be sure to follow the label instructions on the clamp to load the book block to the RIGHT of the r[...]

10 Note: If you accidentally remove or drop the cover sheet during the clamping station returning to the nipping station, the control panel will show “COVER?”. At this moment, you have to place the cover on the nipping station and press “ST ART” button to resume the process. 5. When the display indicates “PUSH OPEN”, press the “OPEN?[...]

11 Note: All books done in this mode must be same thickness. 1. In the MANUAL mode, make one book. Centering the cover to the centered point and adjust the side guide accordingly . 2. Press “FUNCTION” button to switch to “AUTO” operation. The “AUTO” LED will be lit and display flashing “LOAD BOOK” as shown. Note: The “NOTCH” LED[...]

12 Note: If you accidentally remove or drop the cover sheet during the clamping station return to the nipping station, the control panel will show “COVER?”. At this moment, you have to place the cover on the nipping station and press “ST ART” button to recover the process. Having completed one bound book, the clamp will automatically open a[...]

13 “P AD” is one of the PF-3200 operations that apply to special binding applications such as binding without a cover sheet. 1. Press “FUNCTION” button to switch to “P AD” operation. The “P AD” LED will be lit and display flashing “LOAD P AD” as shown. Note: The “NOTCH” LED is normally OFF . But you can press “NOTCH” but[...]

14 ST ANDBY MODE Press “ST ANDBY” button, the PF-3200 will temporarily lower the temperature of glue tank so it won’t burn the glue when the machine is not operated. The LED displays “STBY00” as shown below . Where “00” is the timer display for the duration of the standby period. Press “ST ANDBY” button again when the “ST ANDBY?[...]

15 The glue level may require adjustment when the thickness of the book or pad varies. Use the following book spine illustrations for guidelines. • Increasing the holt-melt glue when • Decreasing hot-melt glue when • Adjusting the glue level: 1. Turn the glue adjustment lock knob counter clockwise to loosen. 2. Increase the amount of glue by [...]

16 After you have finished using the binder for the day , follow the following steps: 1. Close the clamps while the LED display flashing “LOAD BOOK” or “LOAD P AD”. 2. Press “ST ART” and “CLEAR” keys simultaneously . The clamp station will automatically move to the left of the machine and LED display “NP SVC”. 3. Clean the resid[...]

17 T o enter the timer setup menu, you will need to press and hold down both the “OPEN” and “CLOSE” buttons, then turn the power on. Y ou should see “SET TR” in the LED DISPLA Y . Press the “FUNCTION” button to sequentially display TR1, TR2, TR3, TR4, TR5, TR6, “SA VE”, “CANCEL”, and “RESET”. Once you have selected the s[...]

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