RENA T-150 Stand Alone Tabber

unpacking your
RENA T-150 Stand Alone Tabber
WARNING
THIS IS A HEAVY MACHINE. USE PROPER LIFTING
TECHNIQUES TO SET IT ON A WORK SURFACE.
Each T-150 is completely assembled and tested by the
manufacturer. Once assembled and tested, the T-150 is
packed for shipping.
1. Before unpacking the contents of this carton, inspect the
carton for any sign of shipping damage. The T-150
carton has a “Shock Watch” attached to it. If the plastic
tube on the “Shock Watch” is red, the container has
suffered a severe jolt. Report this fact to the Shipping
Carrier and note it on your receiving documents.
NOTE
Shipping damage is the carrier’s responsibility and must
be reported to the same immediately.
2. Unpack the contents, noting how everything is packed.
Remove and save all packing materials (plastic, foam
and cardboard) until you have successfully operated your
T-150. Remove the rubber band from the tab spindle,
guard and dancer roll.
3. Inspect the contents for damaged or missing parts. The
box contains the T-150, a power cord, 1 starter roll of
white tabs and an Operating Manual.
4. Report any damaged or missing parts to the carrier and
your RENA dealer. If you need additional assistance,
contact RENA Systems at 888-444-7362.
5. Read all set-up, power and operating instructions in the
Operating Manual before using your RENA T-150.
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T-150 Stand Alone Tabber
Operating Manual
YOUR RENA T-150 STAND ALONE TABBER IS COVERED
UNDER WARRANTY BY THE DEALERSHIP FROM WHICH
YOU PURCHASED IT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
ABOUT YOUR TABBER OR ITS WARRANTY, CALL YOUR
LOCAL RENA DEALER.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 1
1.1 Organization of this Operating Manual .................................................................1
1.2 RENA T-150 Description ......................................................................................1
1.3 Items Included......................................................................................................2
1.4 Set-Up..................................................................................................................2
1.5 Operating Manual Safety Terms ..........................................................................3
1.6 Safety Precautions ...............................................................................................4
1.7 Operating Manual Terms......................................................................................5
1.8 Warranty ..............................................................................................................6
1.9 Copyrights & Trademarks.....................................................................................6
1.10 Additional Equipment & Supplies .......................................................................6
2. SPECIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS .......................................................... 7
2.1 Specifications .......................................................................................................7
2.2 Operating Requirements ......................................................................................7
3. POWER CONNECTION ................................................................................... 8
3.1 Safety...................................................................................................................8
3.2 Line Voltage .........................................................................................................8
3.3 Line Fuses .........................................................................................................10
3.4 Power Cord ........................................................................................................11
4. COMPONENTS .............................................................................................. 12
4.1 Feed Section ......................................................................................................12
4.2 Controls & Power Entry ......................................................................................13
4.3 Tab Section ........................................................................................................14
5. SET-UP & OPERATION ................................................................................. 16
5.1 Preparing Tabs...................................................................................................16
5.2 Threading Tabs ..................................................................................................16
5.3 Loading Mail Pieces ...........................................................................................19
5.4 Tabbing Mail Pieces ...........................................................................................20
5.5 Loading Another Roll of Tabs .............................................................................20
5.6 Clearing the Take-Up Spool ...............................................................................21
6. MAINTENANCE.............................................................................................. 22
6.1 Feed Section ......................................................................................................22
6.2 Tabs ...................................................................................................................22
6.3 Tab Section ........................................................................................................23
7. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................... 24
7.1 Troubleshooting Chart........................................................................................24
8. SERVICE PROCEDURES.............................................................................. 26
8.1 Centering Tabs...................................................................................................26
8.2 Replacing a Take-Up Spool Drive Belt ...............................................................26
8.3 Replacing a Sweep ............................................................................................27
8.4 Returning Equipment for Service........................................................................28
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1
Organization of
this Operating
Manual
This manual starts with a description of your RENA T-150
Stand Alone Tabber, then describes its set up, operation
and maintenance. Finally, information is offered to help
you determine what can go wrong and what to do about it.
There are many helpful tips along the way, and it is
strongly suggested that you become familiar with this entire
manual prior to operating the RENA T-150.
1.2
RENA T-150
Stand Alone
Tabber
Description
The RENA T-150 Stand Alone Tabber is a machine that is
used to seal the open edges of folded mail pieces. It’s
primary function is to prepare mail pieces.
The RENA T-150 Stand Alone Tabber is a simple machine
with distinct feed and tabbing sections. Mail pieces are
loaded into the FEED HOPPER and then fed under the
PEEL BAR where a tab is folded over the lead edge of the
piece being fed through the tabber. Waste backing paper is
taken up on the TAKE-UP SPOOL and the piece is passed
from the machine by the TRANSPORT ROLLERS.
The RENA T-150 Stand Alone Tabber is controlled by the
POWER SWITCH (feeding and transport of the pieces) and
the TAB switch (tabbing on or off). A 5-digit digital
counter keeps track of the job and indicator lights allow the
operator to monitor the status of the machine.
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RENA T-150 TABS
RENA T-150 TABBER
Figure 1.1 – Items Included
1.3
Items Included
Double check to be sure that the following items arrived
with the machine:
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1.4
1 RENA T-150 Stand Alone Tabber
1 roll of white paper RENA T-150 tabs
1 operating manual
2 core adapters
1 power cord
1 set feed hopper extension (3 pieces)
Set-Up
Unscrew the two silver thumb screws that secure the TAB
ROLL SUPPORT, pivot the SUPPORT clockwise until it is
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parallel to the floor and secure it in place with the screws in
the holes provided in the side of the machine.
1.5
Operating
Manual Safety
Terms
The following highlighted blocks are used throughout this
manual to emphasize important information. Pay careful
attention to this information.
WARNING
ALERTS YOU TO ACTIONS OR CONDITIONS
WHICH MAY PRESENT HAZARDS OR CAUSE
INJURY TO PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
ALERTS YOU TO ACTIONS WHICH MAY CAUSE
LOSS OF MATERIALS (MAIL PIECES AND TABS)
OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
NOTE
Draws your attention to an important statement or
action.
TIP
A suggestion to enhance the RENA T-150 Stand
Alone Tabber’s productivity.
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1.6
Safety
Precautions
Observe the following safety precautions and warnings
when operating, cleaning or repairing the RENA T-150
Stand Alone Tabber. Failure to do so may result in physical
injury or damage to the RENA T-150 Stand Alone Tabber.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for your failure to
comply with these requirements.
WARNING
NEVER CLEAN, CLEAR OR DISASSEMBLE THE
TABBER WITHOUT FIRST UNPLUGGING THE
POWER CORD.
WARNING
KEEP LOOSE CLOTHING, TIES, SCARVES AND
HAIR AWAY FROM ALL MOVING PARTS.
WARNING
DO NOT PLACE FINGERS OR TOOLS BETWEEN
OR NEAR MOVING PARTS.
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1.7
Operating
Manual Terms
Figure 1.2 illustrates the terms used throughout this
manual.
Figure 1.2 – Operating Manual Terms
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1.8
Warranty
RENA Systems, Inc. warrants your RENA T-150 Stand
Alone Tabber against defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the
original ship date when used in accordance with the
operating instructions in this manual. This warranty covers
the cost of parts when the machine is presented by its
original purchaser to an Authorized Service Center. Should
warranty repairs become necessary, the service provider, at
his/her option, will repair or replace such parts required to
restore tabber to serviceable condition.
This warranty does not cover consumable parts such as
belts, rollers and sweeps used to contact and transport mail
pieces and tabs. This warranty does not extend to incidental
or consequential damages arising out of a warranty claim,
or to costs associated with maintenance of the equipment.
This warranty does not cover damages resulting from
shipping, accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling,
alteration or modification. Contact your local RENA
Systems dealer should difficulties arise with any warranty
claim.
1.9
Copyrights &
Trademarks
Copyright 2003 by RENA Systems, Inc. All rights
reserved. This publication is protected by U.S. copyright
law. No part of this publication may be copied, transferred
or distributed without the express written permission of
RENA Systems, Inc.
1.10 Additional
Equipment
& Supplies
Contact the RENA Systems Headquarters at 888-444-7362
for a wide range of additional mail and paper handling
equipment. Visit online at http://www.renausa.com/.
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2. SPECIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
2.1
Specifications
Size
11" l x 19" h x 23" w
Weight
56 lb. assembled
Power
Possible line voltages are 240V, 230V, 220V, 120V,
and 100V at 50-60 Hz
2.2
Operating
Requirements
Mail Piece Size
Height: 31/2" minimum
Width: 5" minimum, 16" maximum
Mail Piece Thickness
Minimum: single sheet of 20 lb. bond paper tri-folded
Maximum: 1/8”
Tab Size
Tab width: 1"
Tab length: 1"
Backing paper width: 1 3/4”
Maximum roll diameter : 8" (3,125 1" tabs per roll)
Core Diameter: 3"
Double Tab Position
Minimum: 3" apart, Maximum: 11" apart
Tab Position Accuracy
±1/16" when using RENA T-150 Tabs within their
specified shelf life
Mail Piece Fold Quality
Folds in mail pieces must result in perfectly flush
panels. A lip (one panel longer than another on the
same mail piece) will result in torn mail pieces when
tabbed.
Production
Over 12,000 mail pieces (41/8" long) per hour
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3. POWER CONNECTION
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING THE RENA T-150 STAND
ALONE TABBER INTO AN OUTLET, CAREFULLY
READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT
VOLTAGES, FUSES AND THE POWER CORD.
3.1
Safety
The RENA T-150 Stand Alone Tabber can connect to any
power distribution system, including the European IT
Power System. Because the European IT Power System
does not have a grounded neutral leg, the RENA T-150
Stand Alone Tabber uses protective fusing in both the
neutral and hot supply lines of power.
WARNING
A BLOWN FUSE IN THE NEUTRAL LEG COULD
MEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF THE RENA T-150
STAND ALONE TABBER REMAIN AT A
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE. ALWAYS UNPLUG THE
POWER CORD BEFORE REMOVING COVERS
FROM THE RENA T-150 STAND ALONE TABBER.
3.2
Line Voltage
The RENA T-150 Stand Alone Tabber is rated for
continuous operation using a variety of supply voltages.
Possible line voltages are 240V, 230V, 220V, 120V and
100V at 50 or 60 Hz. The manufacturer configures the
RENA T-150 Stand Alone Tabber to operate with the
voltage requested by the customer.
CAUTION
VERIFY THE CORRECT VOLTAGE SETTING
BEFORE PLUGGING THE RENA T-150 STAND
ALONE TABBER INTO AN OUTLET.
Read the current voltage setting through the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR WINDOW on the non-operator side of the
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RENA T-150 Stand Alone Tabber. (Refer to Figure 3.1.)
Use the following instructions to change the voltage
setting:
NOTE
The detachable POWER CORD may have to be
changed to match the particular power-source
output.
1. Unplug the POWER CORD.
2. Use a small screwdriver or similar tool to push up on
and release the FUSE DRAWER LOCKING TAB.
3. Pull the FUSE DRAWER out of the POWER ENTRY
CASING.
4. Pull the VOLTAGE SELECTOR out of the FUSE
DRAWER.
5. Rotate the VOLTAGE SELECTOR until the correct
voltage is on the same side as the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR WINDOW.
6. Place the VOLTAGE SELECTOR in the FUSE
DRAWER and verify the correct voltage selection.
7. Place the FUSE DRAWER in the POWER ENTRY
CASING.
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Figure 3.1 -- Power Connection
3.3
Line Fuses
The FUSE DRAWER located on the non-operator side
contains two LINE FUSES. (Refer to Figure 3.1.) The
neutral and hot lines of power are fused. Both LINE
FUSES must be intact for the RENA T-150 Stand Alone
Tabber to operate properly.
CAUTION
VERIFY THAT THE LINE FUSE VALUE IS
CORRECT FOR THE VOLTAGE SETTING.
UNPLUG THE RENA T-150 STAND ALONE
TABBER BEFORE STARTING THIS PROCEDURE.
Use the following instructions to verify that the LINE
FUSES installed have the proper fuse value or to replace a
blown fuse:
1. Unplug the POWER CORD.
2. Use a small screwdriver or similar tool to push up on
and release the FUSE DRAWER LOCKING TAB.
3. Pull the FUSE DRAWER out of the POWER ENTRY
CASING. The LINE FUSES are inside.
4. Determine the proper fuse value as well as the
condition of the LINE FUSE. The fuse value is shown
on the metal tip of the LINE FUSE. The chart below
lists the selected voltage in the left column followed by
the proper fuse value in the right column.
Selected Voltage
Line Fuse Value
100V…………………….2.0A (250V time delay)
120V………………….....2.0A (250V time delay)
220V……………………..1.0A (250V time delay)
240V (or 230V)…………1.0A (250V time delay)
5. Replace the LINE FUSE if necessary. Both LINE
FUSES must be intact for the RENA T-150 Stand
Alone Tabber to operate properly.
6. Install the FUSE DRAWER in the POWER ENTRY
CASING.
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3.4
Power Cord
The RENA T-150 Stand Alone Tabber comes with a threewire POWER CORD. The POWER CORD grounds the
RENA T-150 Stand Alone Tabber when connected to an
approved three-contact electrical outlet.
1. Plug the POWER CORD into the APPLIANCE INLET
on the non-operator side. (Refer to Figure 3.1.)
2. Plug the POWER CORD into a grounded outlet.
WARNING
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, ONLY PLUG
THE POWER CORD INTO A GROUNDED OUTLET.
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4. COMPONENTS
4.1
Feed Section
Figure 4.1 – Feed Components
1. PAPER GUIDES. Locate the mail pieces in the feed
section. Adjust them left or right to position tabs
correctly on piece.
2. SEPARATORS. These three components are set to
allow just one piece to pass at a time. Set them by
loosening the screws, lifting the SEPARATOR up and
allowing it to drop atop a single piece that is to be run.
Once set, snug the screw.
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3. FEED HOPPER EXTENSIONS. These components
attach to the PAPER GUIDES and the PAPER STOP to
increase the height of the feed hopper, allowing more to
be loaded at a time.
4. FEED ROLLERS. These are consumable components
that grasp the pieces and move it from the stack of mail
pieces into the tabbing area. The FEED ROLLERS
must be kept clean (see Maintenance). When they wear
down to the level of the FEED TRAY, or cease to feed
when cleaned, have them replaced.
5. PAPER GUIDE LATCHES. Pivot the handle on the
latch, releasing its tension, to slide the PAPER
GUIDES to the correct position.
4.2
Controls &
Power Entry
1. POWER CORD. Plugs into the lower input end of the
machine.
2. POWER ENTRY MODULE. Receives the POWER
CORD and houses the FUSES.
3. POWER SWITCH. Turns power on to the machine,
starting and stopping the feed rollers.
4. TAB SWITCH. Press this button down to tab and up to
stop tabbing.
5. TABBING. This green indicator light comes on
whenever a tab is in the sensor beam. It turns on and off
with each piece that is tabbed. It will also come on and
stay on when there is enough dirt, debris of stray tabs in
the sensor beam to obstruct it.
6. ERROR. The red ERROR indicator will flash most
commonly when the tabber has not applied a tab in the
preset time allotted for it to do so.
7. COUNTER. Keeps count of tabbed pieces. Lot count
only. The red button on the counter resets it. The
COUNTER is powered by a battery that will last for
years.
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4.3
Tab Section
Figure 4.2 – Tab Section Components
1. CORE ADAPTER. A roll of tabs is mounted to the
CORE ADAPTER with the loose end coming off the
bottom of the roll.
2. TAB SPINDLE. This is a black bar that the CORE
ADAPTER fits over, mounting the tabs to the machine.
3. TAB ROLL SUPPORT. This bar holds the TAB
SPINDLE and the TABS. It must be situated in the
correct position, parallel to the floor, before use.
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4. TAB TENSION PLATE. This spring-loaded plate
swivels up to the bottom of the roll of tabs to keep it
from unwinding during operation. More or less tension
can be applied to the roll of tabs by adjusting the spring
tension on shaft that holds the TAB TENSION PLATE.
5. TURNING ROLLER. This is a white plastic roller
that lines the tab strip up with the peel bar.
6. TENSION ROLLER. This roller rests on the
TURNING ROLLER to secure the tab strip as it is
unwound.
7. PEEL BAR ASSEMBLY. The tab strip passes over
the PEEL BAR ASSEMBLY where tabs are stripped
for application to the mail piece. The PEEL BAR
ASSEMBLY can be shortened and lengthened by
loosening the screws on its face and sliding the two
parts of the assembly together or apart. Changing the
length of the PEEL BAR ASSEMBLY changes the
amount of tab wrapped on top of the piece.
8. TRACTORS. The tab strip is kept in place by the
TRACTORS which are driven by a motor that turns the
square shaft, advancing the tabs.
9. INNER COVER. Secured by two compression latches,
the INNER COVER protects drive rollers and the
SENSORS.
10. SENSORS. There is actually just one SENSOR, but it
is made up of two parts, the EMITTER and the
DETECTOR, thus the common term “SENSORS.”
The SENSOR performs double duty. It detects the lead
edge of the tab and the trail edge of the piece. The area
between the two parts of the SENSOR must be kept
clean and dust free.
11. TAKE-UP SPOOL. Waste backing paper is wrapped
around the TAKE-UP SPOOL.
12. CLIP. The white plastic clip secures the waste to the
TAKE-UP SPOOL. It is easily misplaced, so it is a
good idea to have a few on hand.
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5. SET-UP & OPERATION
5.1
Preparing Tabs
1. Mount the two CORE ADAPTERS in a roll of tabs.
2. Peel about 12 tabs from the beginning of the strip.
RENA T-150 TABS
Figure 5.1 – Tab Preparation
5.2
Threading Tabs
1. With the tabs lying on the table, unwind the first foot or
so of the tab strip.
2. Remove the PEEL BAR ASSY. TRACTORS must be
closed.
3. Slide the lead edge of the tab strip between the
TENSION ROLLER and the TURNING ROLLER.
Pull a few inches toward the FEED HOPPER.
4. Hold the TAB TENSION PLATE down and mount the
tab roll on its TAB SPINDLE.
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TABS
Figure 5.2 – Loading Tabs
5. Slide the PEEL BAR ASSY. down into its slots, forcing
the tabs down and around the PEEL BAR
ASSEMBLY. Tighten the PEEL BAR ASSEMBLY in
place.
6. Open the TRACTORS and lay the backing paper on to
the pins of each tractor. Leave extra backing paper to
reach the TAKE-UP SPOOL, but do not pull enough to
peel tabs into the machine. Close the TRACTORS over
the tab strip.
7. Remove the CLIP from the TAKE-UP SPOOL and pass
the tab strip under the spool, attaching it to the spool
with the clip.
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RENA T-150
TABS
Figure 5.3 – Completed Threading
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5.3
Loading
Mail Pieces
Figure 5.4 – Loading Mail Pieces
1. Slide the PAPER GUIDES out to the edge of the
FEEDER.
2. Select and mark if necessary where the tab needs to be
placed on the piece.
3. Line the tab location up with the tabs in the TRACTOR
by sighting from the input end of the machine.
4. Loosen but do not remove the knobs that secure the
SEPARATORS and lift them off the FEED ROLLS.
Gently tighten the knobs to hold the SEPARATORS
up. Lay the marked sample piece under the
SEPARATORS and allow the SEPARATORS to drop
to the top of the piece. Secure the SEPARATORS by
tightening the knobs. Do not over tighten.
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5. Slide the PAPER GUIDES to the sides of the piece,
square them up and tighten them down. Leave a little
room between the piece and the guides.
6. Be sure that the TAB SWITCH is up – no tabbing , load
a hand full of pieces and turn on the power. Pieces
should feed regularly and smoothly through the
machine. If they don’t, re-adjust the FEEDER
components.
5.4
Tabbing
Mail Pieces
1. Turn POWER OFF.
2. Turn tabbing ON by pushing the TAB button. Empty
the FEEDER and POWER ON. The tab strip should
advance to peel the first tab and the green TAB
READY light should come on. If the ERROR light
flashes, turn the POWER OFF and ON until the tabs
advance to the peel point. Once a tab is ready to apply,
turn the POWER OFF again.
3. Load the pieces in the FEEDER and turn the POWER
on. Pieces will feed and tabs will apply.
5.5
Loading
Another
Roll of Tabs
1. Either allow the full roll of tabs to run through the
tabber and thread per instructions above, or splice per
the following. (Refer to Figure 5.5). Splicing is faster.
2. Just before the TAB SPOOL runs totally empty, empty
the feeder and turn the POWER OFF.
3. Remove the empty tab core from the TAB SPINDLE
and take out the CORE ADAPTERS.
4. Place the CORE ADAPTERS in the new tab core.
5. Peel a tab and stick it to the back of the new tab strip at
the lead edge with about half of the tab overhanging.
Lay the new strip over the old, and attach one to the
other with the tab. Use the tractor holes to line up the
tabs precisely.
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6. Roll up the tabs and mount the new roll to the TAB
SPINDLE.
7. Load the FEEDER and turn the POWER ON to resume
tabbing.
OLD TAB ROLL
NEW TAB ROLL
Figure 5.5 – Splicing Tabs
5.6
Clearing the
Take-Up Spool
1. When the TAKE-UP SPOOL becomes full, back it off a
bit to generate some slack and tear the backer above the
TAKE-UP SPOOL.
2. Slide the waste from the spool, unwind it to recover the
CLIP and discard the waste.
3. Re-attach the waste to the TAKE-UP SPOOL with the
CLIP.
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6. MAINTENANCE
The main cause of trouble with the RENA T-150 Stand
Alone Tabber is irregular feeding of mail pieces. The
machine requires a space between the pieces of about an
inch. If that space doesn’t exist, tabs will be applied
incorrectly, and incorrectly applied tabs find their way into
any number of places. What’s more, since it is the tab that
ends up where it isn’t supposed to be, the trouble is
diagnosed as a tabbing difficulty which isn’t the case at all.
So, paying attention to the feeder pays big dividends in
correct and continuous operation.
Tabs also can cause problems as can the tabbing
mechanisms and sensors. Most trouble results from
accumulations of dirt and debris in the machine. Frequently
remove surface dust or debris from the T-150 using RENA
Canned Air or RENACare for rubber rollers.
6.1
Feed Section
1. Clean the FEED ROLLERS periodically with alcohol
or roller cleaner.
2. Clean the BUMPER ROLLERS in the same manner.
3. Remove the separators from the machine and rotate
them to bring a clean spot in contact with the mail
pieces about once per year.
4. Keep surfaces clean and dust-free.
6.2
Tabs
1. Take a look at the backing paper of tabs that you’re
running. The diecuts around the tabs must not break the
release layer of the backer. Test this by coloring the
release layer with a magic marker. It you can see circles
of ink on the backing paper, the die cuts are too deep.
Any tabs with deep die cuts are suspect. They may run,
but they are almost as likely to fail.
2. The tractor holes must be consistent and in line from
side to side as well as along the strip.
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3. Tabs must be centered between the tractors. When tabs
are off center, they are not detected accurately and do
not apply correctly.
4. Store tabs at room temperature for less than a year. It is
best to continually buy fresh tabs than to stockpile a
large number of tabs for a long time. Buy tabs that are
date stamped so that you can keep track.
6.3
Tab Section
1. Clean the PAPER PATH regularly. This includes
removing debris and the like from the sweep.
2. Clean sensors. The easiest way to clean the sensors is to
blow them off with canned air.
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7. TROUBLESHOOTING
The following table is organized by symptom, faults and
cures. Often more than one fault can cause a particular
symptom. Rarely is a fault fixed by more than one cure.
7.1
Troubleshooting Chart
TROUBLE
CAUSE
SOLUTION
1. Nothing works.
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Power switch is not on.
Power cord is
damaged or not
plugged into proper
outlet.
Outlet does not have
power present.
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Tabs not in Tractors
Tabs already
advanced – tab in
sensor beam
Debris, stray tabs, dirt
in sensor beam.
Green light ON
Red ERROR light
flashing
Bad switch
Red – Green lights
flash
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2. Tabs do not
advance when
ON/OFF is
pressed
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3. Tabs advance,
but not to peel
point
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•
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Turn power switch on.
Replace power cord if
damaged or plug into
proper outlet if
necessary.
Check circuit source
for a blown fuse or
circuit breaker.
Check threading
Normal operation
Clean the sensor
beam
Replace
Microprocessor –
call for service
Replace Switch –
call for service
Normal, toggle
ON/OFF until tabs
come to peel point
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4. Machine quits
tabbing in middle
of a run
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SOLUTION
Green light stays on –
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Stray tab at peel point.
Red light flashes in two
flash sequence
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5. Pieces jam
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6. Irregular Feeding
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7. Poor tab
placement
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At feeder
At entrance to tabbing
section
At output of machine
Dirty rollers
Incorrect separator
settings
Left / Right
Inconsistent folds
Incorrect proportion of
tab on top of piece
Tenting – Tab folded
off edge of piece
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Clean sensor beam
and check tab quality.
Tabs not peeling
correctly. Be sure tabs
are threaded correctly
and sensor is
centered on the tab.
Processor failure.
Turn Power Off and
On again to reset and
try again. If still failed,
Call service.
Separator not set
correctly for piece
thickness
Debris in paper path
Sweep reversed after
clearing a jam.
Clean paper path
Clean feed rollers
Set gap
Reposition piece in
feeder.
Gap between pieces
is inconsistent. Set
feeder up again.
Peel bar adjustment
Sweep in wrong
place, worn or dirty.
Check Sweep
Bad tabs
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8. SERVICE PROCEDURES
8.1
Centering Tabs
In order for the tabs to run their best, the tab needs to be
situated so that the sensor passes down its center line.
1. Turn POWER OFF.
2. Remove INNER COVER.
3. With tabs correctly threaded, sight over the sensor and
by loosening the TRACTOR LATCHES, slide the tabs
one way or the other to bring the center of the tabs in
line with the SENSOR. Line the tabs up with the sensor
itself, not its plastic housing.
4. Lock the TRACTOR LATCHES.
8.2
Replacing a
Take-Up Spool
Drive Belt
Tool Required: .062” hex key
1. Turn POWER OFF and unplug the POWER CORD.
2. Remove the non-operator side cover.
3. Replace the broken belt with a new one. Be sure to
twist the belt once between the pulleys.
4. Test by running a few tabs.
WARNING
IT IS POSSIBLE TO RUN THE RENA T-150 STAND
ALONE TABBER WITHOUT COVERS. KEEP
LOOSE CLOTHING, TIES, JEWELERY, SCARVES
AND HAIR AWAY FROM THE MACHINE.
5. Adjust belt as necessary.
6. Replace cover.
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8.3
Replacing a
Sweep
Tool Required: ¼” nut driver
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn POWER OFF.
Remove INNER COVER.
Remove OUTPUT ROLL ASSEMBLY.
Unload tabs from the machine.
From the output end of the machine, locate the SWEEP
MOUNTING ASSEMBLY. These parts are under the
INNER COVER and from the output of the machine
just in front of the SENSOR. The top end of the
SWEEP will be visible (white plastic strip) above its
mounting assembly. Mark the SWEEP to indicate the
amount of material above the mounting assembly.
6. Insert the nut driver through the two holes in the
INNER TRANSPORT ASSEMBLY and loosen the
nuts that secure the SWEEP. DO NOT REMOVE.
7. Reach in, grab the top of the SWEEP and slide it out of
the machine.
8. Transfer the mark from the old SWEEP to the new one
and slide the new one into place between the mounting
plates up to the mark. Be sure that the bottom of the
SWEEP folds toward you (in the direction of the paper
flow).
9. Tighten the mounting screws with the nut driver.
10. Replace covers, etc.
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8.4
Returning
Equipment for
Service
If it is necessary to ship your T-150 to your local RENA
Systems dealer for service, pack it in the original shipping
container and packaging material. If the original container
is not available, contact your dealer to obtain replacement
materials. Non-authorized packaging will be refused.
When calling for service, have your T-150’s serial number
handy.
NOTE
If the T-150 is packed correctly, your Shipping
Carrier is liable for any damages that occur during
shipping.
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