Standard BIND-FAST 5 Technical Bulletin

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December 9, 2002 TECHNICAL BULLETIN BULLETIN NUMBER: BF5 - 001 APPLICABLE MODEL(S): BIND-FAST 5 SUBJECT: MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS GENERAL: This document explains the correct procedure for the Jog Table, Drum and Nipper Table adjustments. NOTES: (1) - This copy is intended as a master original for reproduction of additional bulletins. (2) - Any questions about this procedure, please contact SBS Technical Support at (877) 202-2260 x 5 ...

• An adjustable wrench • A Phillips screwdriver • A 12” steel ruler • Bind-Fast Adjusting Gauge 8-6502 JOG TABLE ADJUSTMENTS The carriage and its supporting rails are the common element between assemblies, so all major adjustments use the carriage rails as a reference. Included are adjustment gauges that will seat in the carriage rails to enable simplified and accurate adjustments of all the sub-assemblies. The jog table should only be adjusted when adhesive is being unevenly applied. This adjustment should be made with the jog table switch off and the ...

first on the left edge of the jog table. • Raise the adjusting screws at each corner until there is .01 in (3-20 lb. sheets of paper) space between the bottom of the gauge and the jog table • Repeat procedure to adjust the right side of the table. • Check to ensure the space is even front, back left, and right. • Remove the adjusting gauge and the jog table to tighten the locking nuts. Then replace the jog table. • Bring the table back up to the raised position • Insert the gauge as before and turn the adjusting screws (leave locking nuts ...

• A straight edge • The Bind-Fast Adjusting Gauge 8-6952 Only adjust the nipper table if the spine on perfect bound books is not square or even. Do this after the jog table and drum have been adjusted. NIPPER TABLE ADJUSTMENTS The carriage and its supporting rails are the common element between assemblies, so all major adjustments use the carriage rails as a reference. The Bind-Fast adjustment gauges seat in the carriage rails to enable simplified and accurate adjustments of all the sub-assemblies. The first adjustment for the nipper table is its alignment with the carriage. Close the nipper jaws using handle and turn ...

BOOKS. IF NOT, THIS IS HOW TO ADJUST THE NIPPER TABLE. • Remove the nipper table from the machine by lifting it directly upwards. • There have been two styles of locking nuts used on the Bind-Fast 5. The adjusting procedure varies from each, so you must determine which type is used on your machine. ¾ For machines using KEP nuts (lock washers attached), loosen the nuts and re-tighten them finger tight. ¾ For machines using elastic stop nuts (plastic locking insert), loosen each nut 1/6 turn or 1 flat of the nut. • Replace the nipper table. • Move the table left to its r ...