R1500 Manual

Reliant 1500
Manual
Part Number: 00900323
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Contents
Safety Information.........................................................ii
Specifications...............................................................iv
Section 1: About the Machine........................................................1
Section 2: Installing the Machine...................................................7
Section 3: Preparing for Operation..............................................15
Section 4: How to Operate............................................................27
Section 5: Troubleshooting..........................................................31
Section 6: Inspection and Care....................................................33
Section 7: Additional Wedges......................................................41
Section 8: Electrical Schematics..................................................43
Section 9: Mechanical Components............................................47
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Before You Begin
Message
Conventions
DANGER signifies an action or specific equipment area that can result
in serious injury or death if proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING signifies an action or specific equipment area that can

result in personal injury if proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION signifies an action or specific equipment area that can

result in equipment damage if proper precautions are not taken.
ELECTRICAL DANGER signifies an action or specific equipment

area that can result in personal injury or death from an electrical haz-
ard if proper precautions are not taken.
TIP signifies information that is provided to help minimize problems

in the installation or operation of the feeder.
NOTE provides useful additional information that the installer or

operator should be aware of to perform a certain task.
CHECK signifies an action that should be reviewed by the operator

before proceeding.
IMPORTANT alerts the installer or operator to actions that can poten-

tially lead to problems or equipment damage if instructions are not
followed properly.
WARNING LABELS affixed to this product signify an action or spe-

cific equipment area that can result in serious injury or death if proper
precautions are not taken.
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Before You Begin
Message
Conventions
Avoid injury. Do not reach around guards.
Hazardous voltage. Contact will cause electric shock or burn. Turn off
and lock out power before servicing.
Moving parts can crush and cut. Keep guards in place. Lock out power
before servicing.
Pinch point. Keep hands and fingers clear.
Moving parts can crush and cut. Keep guards in place. Lock out power
before servicing.
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Specifications
Maximum Product Size: ......................... 9.25 W x 6 L in (235 x 152 mm)
Contact us for longer insert length
Minimum Product Size: ...................... 2.125 W x 2.25 L in (54 x 57 mm)
Min/Max Product Thickness: ......................... .003-.25 in (.076-6.35 mm)
Belt Speed: ......................................................... 1000 ipm (25,400 mmpm)
Electrical Requirements: ................................................... 115/230vac, 1A
Weight: .............................................................................. 23 lbs. (10.43kg)
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1 About the Machine
Introducing the The Streamfeeder Reliant 1500 Universal Friction Feeder is designed
for use with multi-station inserters to efficiently separate, singulate,
Reliant 1500 and feed a wide variety of cut sheets and non-nested material. After
Universal Friction material is loaded into the hopper, the rest is automatic. With photo
sensor monitoring, feed cycling is always sychronized with the in-
Feeder serter gripper jaw. Figure 1 shows a typical setup on the inserter.
Station x
Feeder x
Insert Track
Figure 1. Reliant 1500 Universal Friction Feeders

Mounted on an Inserter
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Product Description Section 1
One of the design features that makes the Reliant 1500 Universal Fric-
tion Feeder unique is a part called the gate assembly (Figure 2). This
patented device is the main reason the feeder can separate, singulate,
and feed individual sheets with accuracy and reliability — even at
high speeds. A single-knob adjustment allows you to easily setup the
feeder for many different types of material.
Bar Gate II Horizon Adjust Assembly
Figure 2. Standard O-Ring Gate, Horizon Adjust
The machine is entirely powered by a single AC synchronous mo-

tor that runs off of either a 120- or 240-VAC electrical power source.
Once the machine is prepared for operation, the power-up and opera-
tion of the feeder is relatively easy.
NO TE But to get the most out of your machine, you should first become fa-
miliar with all of the features, including controls and sensors, connec-
This manual contains installation, preparation,
and operation information only.
tors, and cables.
Please read the “Main Features” subsection that follows to learn about
all controls, sensors, and connections. Once you have done this, you
should be ready to adjust and successfully run the machine with any
material within the specification parameters.
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Section 1 Product Description
Main Features The Reliant 1500 Universal Friction Feeder is designed for reliability,
flexibility, and ease of use. All control, sensing, and feeding assem-
blies are combined into one compact unit.
The main components and adjustments of the feeder are shown in Fig-
ure 3. Brief descriptions of each are found in Table 1 on the following
page.
Loose Parts Supplied

• Side Guides (2)
• Hold-Down Spring
Assemblies (2)
• Side Guide
Side Guides
Wing-Nut Assemblies (2) (Adjustable)
• Insert Plate Guide
• AC Power Cord
Back Wedge and

Feed Belts Adjustments
Feeder
Gate Assembly Top Panel
and Adjustment (Table Top)
Photo Sensor
and Flex Arm
Extension
Gate Bracket
Assembly
Discharge
Assist
Assembly
Figure 3. Reliant 1500 Universal Friction Feeder Features

Product Description Section 1
Table 1. Feature Descriptions of Reliant 1500 Universal Friction Feeder
Feature Description
Gate assembly and adjustment Mounted on a gate bracket assembly directly above the feed belts, this
device provides a curvature to help preshingle stacked material. When
properly adjusted, a clearance is created to help singulate and feed
material. (Note: For multiple page material, a 1 to 1.5 maximum thickness
is typical.)
Top panel (table top) Used to support the back wedge.
Side guides (adjustable) Holds a stack of material to be fed and helps keep it straight for proper
entry through the gate assembly area. Also referred to as “hopper”.
(Note: Loading can be performed from either the front or back of inserter.)
Back wedge and adjustment Lifts the material to keep it off the table top, reduces excessive contact
with the feed belts, and helps push the material against the curvature of
the gate assembly.
Photo Sensor and flex arm extension Controls the starting and stopping of a feed cycle by sensing the presence
or absence of material. To ensure proper alignment of the sensor, a flex
arm extension allows you adjust it for proper distance and angle to the
material.
Feed belts Provides the friction and motion necessary to pull individual material from
the bottom of the stack and through the gate assembly area.
Discharge assist assembly A series of small rollers mounted on movable brackets help to gently hold
material down on the feed belts as material exits the gate assembly area.
These brackets and rollers are part of the gate assembly and are removed
when the gate assembly is removed.
On/Off switch (not pictured) Located on the rear of the feeder, this toggle switch turns AC power On or
Off to the feeder.
Hold-down spring assemblies As a piece of material exits the feeder gate assembly area, these two
hold-down spring assemblies help keep it aligned and in proper position
for the gripper jaw. Shipped loose and mounted on inserter.
Side guide wing-nut assmblies Secures side guides to the cross-bar. Loosening each allows you to move
each side guide horizontally to accommodate various material sizes.
Insert plate guide This plate is supplied with your feeder and is to be mounted on the back
deck plate. Shipped loose and mounted on inserter (if required).
AC power cord, 8 ft. (2.44 m) IEC320 removal three-prong. Shipped loose.

Controls and Read the following descriptions to become familiar with the controls
and sensors. See Figure 4 for locations
Sensors
ON/OFF SWITCH. This rocker switch determines whether AC power
to the feeder is “On” or “Off”. Push the horizontal line (—) to turn
“On” and push the circle (O) to turn “Off”. It is located at the rear of
the feeder.
PHOTO SENSOR. Sends signals to the relay circuit to both “start”

and “stop” the feed cycle. Also called a sheet sensor, it “looks” for
the leading edge of the bottom sheet of material to stop the machine.
When the gripper jaw removes the bottom sheet of material, the feeder
starts and then feeds the next sheet. The machine stops as the sensor
“sees” the leading edge. The sensor uses two LED indicators. A green
LED functions as the power indicator and is constantly lit during
normal operation. The second LED is amber, and indicates the pres-
ence of product staged under the sensor. Amber LED on indicates the
sensor "sees" product; off when no product is present.
Connectors and Read the following descriptions to become familiar with the connec-
tors and cables. Refer back to Figure 4 for location.
Cables
AC POWER INLET/FUSE. This 3-prong connector receives incom-
ing AC power from the designated power source. One end of AC
power cord plugs into power inlet (rear of machine), while the other
plugs into a three-prong grounded and fused outlet.
On/Off Switch
AC Power
Inlet
Connector
Fuse Holder
Figure 4. Feeder (Rear)

2 Installing the Machine
Installation of the Reliant 1500 Universal Friction Feeder onto the
! ! ! back deck plate of an inserter is a relatively simple procedure, with

only minor modifications to the selected insert station prior to attach-
When performing initial installation, always ing the feeder. The entire installation can typically be done with a hex-
make sure you turn Off the main power
head driver set and a slotted screwdriver.
switch and disconnect all equipment from
the electrical power source. Failure to do so
can expose you to a potential start-up, and To install the feeder, perform the following steps:
therefore moving parts which can cause 1: Removing rear guide assembly
serious injury.
Do not attempt feeder installation while the 2: Removing T-plate
inserter is running. Failure to do so can expose 3: Repositioning separator foot
you to moving parts which can cause serious
injury. 4: Removing suction cup and closing off vacuum hose
Avoid turning on the feeder or making initial
5: Repositioning insert guide tabs
adjustments until all parts are secured. Failure
to do so can cause damage to equipment. Optional step: Install insert plate guide
6: Installing feeder hold-down spring assemblies
7: Aligning feeder with insert station
8: Securing feeder to inserter
9: Initial feeder photo sensor positioning
At the selected insert station, remove the fasteners that hold the
STEP 1: inserter rear guide assembly to the inserter back deck plate. Lift rear
Removing Rear guide assembly off of back deck plate (Figure 5).
Guide Assembly
Rear guide
assembly
Figure 5. Removing Guide Assembly Rear from Inserter

STEP 2: With the rear guide assembly removed, you can now access the in-
serter T-plate. Simply lift off of back deck plate (Figure 6).
Removing T-Plate
T-plate
Figure 6. Removing T-Plate from Inserter
STEP 3: • Locate the separator foot at the front side of the inserter station (at-
tached to top rotating shaft).
Repositioning • With a screwdriver, loosen the inserter separator foot and tilt away
Separator Foot slightly from insert station assembly (opposite feeder) so the foot
does not interfere with material being fed (Figure 7).
• Retighten to secure.
Separator foot
Figure 7. Repositioning Separator Foot at Front of Inserter

STEP 4: • Locate the suction cup and hose from front side of insert station.
Removing Suction • Remove suction cup from vacuum assembly. See Figure 8.
Cup and Closing Off • Lower and tilt the adjustable vacuum assembly forward (by turn-
ing the built-in thumbscrew). The vacuum assembly may be moved
Vacuum Hose down and to one side if it interferes with the material being fed.
• Close off the vacuum hose opening; any convenient plugging
method will do.
Suction cup
Vacuum assembly
Figure 8. Removing Suction Cup from Vacuum Assembly

STEP 5: • Cycle the inserter until the gripper arm jaw is approximately 1/2 in.
(12.7 mm) from the hopper plate (leading edge of material exiting
Repositioning feeder stops here).
Insert Guide Tabs • Locate the two insert guide tabs that protrude from under the back
deck plate. Bend these tabs as required (either up or down) until
their top surface is slightly above the bottom of the gripper arm
jaw. The material to be run will rest on these tabs. The bottom of
the gripper arm jaw must pass under the material without making
contact with it.
• As it is important that there be adequate clearance between the
guide tabs surface and the gripper jaw, use a flat, thin rule (or
gauge) to test for clearance. Ideally, with the gripper jaw should be
fully open when testing.
• Center the gauge on the guide tabs and slide the gauge back and
forth on the tabs, making sure the gripper jaw does not touch the
bottom of the gauge. See Figure 9.
NO TE
Inserco inserters only:
Remove the two insert guide tabs that protrude
from the back deck plate. Make a bend in each
tab approximately 1-3/8 in. (34.9 mm) from the
tip by placing the tab approximately 1-3/8 in.
(34.9 mm) into the rear guide assembly. Bend
the tab slightly and repeat same for second tab.
Reinstall insert guide tabs to back deck plate.
Ruler or
gauge
Figure 9. Respositioning Guide Tabs and Testing For Clearance

Optional Step: When feeding materials less than 5 in. (12.7 cm) wide, you must in-
stall the provided insert plate guide with your machine. Install it from
Installing Insert the underside of the back deck plate using the two provided hex-head
Plate Guide screws; reuse the two slots previously used for mounting the rear
guide assembly.
• Start the screws from the top side of the back deck plate, leaving
them loose so you can move insert plate guide during placement.
• Position the insert plate guide so the top surface is slightly above
the bottom of the gripper arm jaw.
• Tighten to secure.
• As it is important that there be adequate clearance between the
guide tabs surface and the gripper jaw, use a flat, thin rule (or
gauge) to test for clearance. Ideally, the gripper jaw should be fully
open when testing.
• Center the gauge on the guide tabs and slide the gauge back and
forth on the tabs, making sure the gripper jaw does not touch the
bottom of the gauge. See Figure 10.
Allen
wrench
Insert plate
guide Ruler or
gauge
Figure 10. Installing Optional Insert Plate Guide and

Checking for Clearance

STEP 6: • Using the two provided hold-down spring assemblies (with support
bars), place each on the insert station rail (feeder side of inserter).
Installing Feeder • Position each spring support bar so that they are equally spaced
Hold-Down Spring from each edge of the material to be run.
Assemblies • Tighten the built-in wing nut on each to secure.
• Check for placement and pressure of the hold-down spring as-
semblies by sliding a piece of material to be run under the springs.
There should be a “slight drag” when moving the material back and
forth.
• Make adjustments as required and recheck. See Figure 11.
NO TE
Certain inserter models require hold-down spring
assemblies to mount from the bottom side of the Feeder
cross-bar (see figure below). To invert, simply Feeder hold-down
hold-down springs
remove screw and invert L-bracket and spring. spring
Use this configuration

for Bell & Howell
Mailstars, and 825
models.
Figure 11. Installing Hold-Down Spring Assemblies and

Testing for Drag
TIP
Knowing how far from each edge of the material
to place the hold-down spring assemblies is a
combination of intuition and testing.
TIP
With material inserted between the springs and
the insert guide tabs, test the spring tension by
sliding the material back and forth. Tension
should not be so great that it distorts the material
as it moves.
If adjustment is required, loosen the hex-head
screw for each spring and move up or down on
support bar. Retighten when optimum tension is
achieved.

STEP 7: • Using your finger, turn the drive belt to advance a piece of your
material through the gate assembly area and under the feeder hold
Aligning and down springs.
Securing Feeder to • Continue advancing the material until the trailing edge of material
Insert Station fits between the feeder exit rollers (.25 in. to .5 in., or 6.4 mm to
12.7 mm of material).
• Carefully slide the feeder into the inserter station and center the
leading edge of your material under the inserter hold-down springs.
Ensure the front edge of the material is in-line with the front hopper
plate. See Figure 12.
• Once you are satisfied with the feeder alignment, press down on the
feeder top plate to secure the feeder suction cups to the inserter rear
deck plate.
S uctio n
c up
T-handle
screw
Figure 12. Aligning Feeder with Insert Station

STEP 8: • With the machine turned Off, position the photo sensor by sighting
along the tubular barrel. It should point exactly at the leading edge
Initial Feeder Photo of material being held by the hold-down springs (Figure 13).
Sensor Positioning • Use the retractable extension to maneuver the photo sensor into
position for desired height and angle.
• During the final adjustment of the photo sensor, you need to actu-
NO TE ally load material into hopper, turn the feeder Off, and cycle the
inserter. See Section 3, “Preparing for Operation”, for more infor-
The final photo sensor adjustment will align
slightly to the rear of the leading edge. This is
mation.
because when the photo sensor signals the feeder
to stop, the motor will over-travel slightly.
IMPOR TANT
A perpendicular alignment to the material is
preferred. However, in many instances you may
be limited to an angular alignment due to the
constraints of the retractable extension and
cross-bar design.
Photo
sensor
Figure 13. Initial Photo Sensor Adjustment

3 Preparing for Operation
Once the Streamfeeder Reliant 1500 Universal Friction Feeder is in-
! ! ! stalled on your inserter, you are then ready to prepare the machine for
operation. To do so, you must perform several adjustments with the
When performing initial feeder adjustments material you are going to be feeding. And, you must do a test run with
prior to operation, always make sure you turn
this material to verify that it is set correctly before you begin cycling
Off the main power switch and disconnect
the inserter from the electrical power source. the inserter. You will have to perform this procedure for material that
Failure to do so can expose you to a potential you plan to feed.
start-up, and therefore moving parts which
can cause serious injury. In steps 1–3, do the The adjustments you must make (in order) are as follows:
same for the feeder.
1: Gate assembly adjustment
Do not attempt to make any adjustments while
the feeder(s) and inserter are running. Failure 2: Side guides setting
to do so can expose you to moving parts which
can cause serious injury. Do not wear loose 3: Back wedge setting
clothing when operating the feeder.
4: Photo sensor setting
Avoid making adjustments with loose or
unsecured parts. This can potentially damage
parts.
STEP 1: Review
The gate assembly provides the curvature to help preshingle mate-
Gate Assembly rial and provides the proper gap to help the feed belts pull material
Adjustment through the gate assembly area — one at a time. The downward pres-
sure (or weight) of the stack in the hopper will provide the force to
help push the material against the curvature of the gate assembly, and
NO TE help it contact the feed belts. This preshingling will allow the gate as-
Hopper refers to the space where the material is sembly to separate (and singulate) material as it moves toward the gap.
stacked (made up of the side guides).
To achieve the optimum separation, you have to use the adjustment
knob to either increase (clockwise) or decrease (counter-clockwise)
the gap between gate assembly and the feed belts. Depending on the
NO TE
characteristics of the material you are using, you may have to change
Keep in mind that the gate assembly works with the gate assembly from the factory-set high spring tension to a low
the wedge to provide the proper lift, curvature of
the material, and proper belt/material contact to spring tension. See “Changing from Factory Set High-Tension to
separate and feed one piece at a time. Low-Tension” to follow (page 17).
Objective
Adjust the gate assembly for minimum gap, with minimum pressure
IMPOR TANT on the material. Your objective is to adjust the clearance so that a
single piece of material passes without resistance. The optimum set-
Feeding problems will occur with either too
much pressure on the material, or too large a gap ting should be a gap adjustment of 1.5 thickness of material.
between the gate assembly and the material.
Review
Preparation and Adjustments Section 2
STEP 1: Procedure
To adjust the gate assembly for proper gap,:
Gate Assembly
Adjustment 1. Slide one envelope under the gate assembly (figure 15)
(continued) It may be necessary to pull up on the adjustment knob to allow
the piece to be inserted (figure 15).
2. Test the piece for clearance. Grasp the envelope with two
hands and slide it front-to-back under the gate assembly. A
! proper adjustment allows a slight amount of drag on the top of

the envelope (figure 16).
Excessive lowering of the gate assembly can
damage material or lead to premature wear of the 3. Adjust the knob on the gate assembly until the piece has the
O-rings or feed belts. desired drag. Turn the knob clockwise to increase clearance or
counterclockwise to decrease clearance (figure 17).
4. Repeat the drag tests and adjust as needed to achieve accept-
able clearance.
W ER
LO
Pull knob up
Slip
Slide two pieces
one piece of of
material
material under under
gate
gate assembly
assembly
If bottom piece of material does not move freely,
then the gate assembly is too tight. This can lead
to premature wear of the O-rings or feed belts.
TIP
A wider gap between material and belt provides
the highest tolerance for curled and bent edges. Figure 15. Lifting Gate Assembly Upward to Insert Material
Turn knob
counter-
clockwise to
lower (or
decrease
clearance)
Move
Move piecetop
front topiece
back,
front
test todrag
for slight back,
test for slight drag
Figure 16. Using Two Pieces of Material to Figure 17. Adjusting Gate Assembly for Correct
Set Gap Gap

STEP 1: To adjust the gate for effective material skew control, follow these
Gate Assembly steps:
Adjustment
1. Repeat drag test detailed on page 16.
(continued)
2. Test the piece for uneven side-to-side drag. Grasp with two
hands and slide it front-to-back under the gate assembly. A
NO TE proper adjustment allows for equal drag on the left and right
sides of the piece of material.
When feeding product with varying thickness
throughout, it may be necessary to turn 3. To compensate for greater drag on one side of the material,
both adjustment rollers 1-2 full turns turn the opposite adjustment roller counterclockwise 1/8 turn.
counterclockwise to compensate for the Next, turn the other adjustment roller clockwise 1/8 turn.
differential thickness. This procedure allows the
gate horizon to “float.” 4. Repeat drag tests and adjust as needed until equal drag is
achieved. You may need to repeat this procedure after observ-
ing the feeder cycling (refer to Section 4, “How to Operate”).
IMPOR TANT
The adjustment knob set screws are pre-set at the
factory to lock the knob to the threaded rod. DO
NOT OVERTIGHTEN! Over-tightening the set
screws may damage the components.
Set Screw
Adjustment Roller
Threaded Rod
Horizon Adjustment Mechanism

The Reliant 1500 is shipped to you with a high-tension spring in the
Changing From gate assembly. This works well for most materials, allows for tall
stack height, and helps provide the best performance in preventing
Factory Set doubles. However, certain types of material may demand that you
High-Tension to change the gate assembly from a high-tension setting to a low-ten-
sion setting (for example, irregular shaped material).
Low-Tension
If you are feeding a material of irregular thickness, you should
change to low-tension. This provides the following benefits:
! 1) allows the gate assembly to adjust to the irregular thicknesses.

2) prevents marking on the material by the gate assembly.
Excessive lowering of the gate assembly can
damage material lead and/or lead to premature 3) prevents peeling back the top sheet of a multi-page item.
wear of the O-rings or feed belts.
Procedure
To change the spring from a high to a low spring tension, follow
these steps:
1. Move the feeder back from the gate plate to allow working
IMPOR TANT clearance. To do so, loosen the two T-handle screws from
When changing from a low-tension to high- underside of feeder. You can save much realignment time if
tension setting, you may have to adjust the you mark the current position on the back deck plate before
stack height downward to prevent feeding moving.
problems.
2. Remove the gate assembly from gate bracket assembly. To
do so, pull cylinder down with one hand, lift up on knob
NO TE
with other, and tip at slight angle to remove.
Certain types of single-sheet material may
require even more tension than the cylinder
3. Remove the adjustment knob by turning counter-clockwise
reversible can provide. To increase tension (Figure 18A). Then lift the cylinder off of top of spring
even further, place a high-tension washer (Figure 18B).
between the cylinder and spring.
4. Turn the cylinder around so that the cylinder collar faces up
(Figure 18C). Then place the cylinder on top of the spring.
5. Replace the adjustment knob (make about 8 revolutions of
Washer
the knob before reinstalling gate assembly on gate plate).
6. Return feeder to original position marked on back deck
plate and tighten T-handle screws.
A B C
Figure 18. Adjusting Gate Assembly for Low-Tension

STEP 2: Review
The side guides hold the stack of material being fed, and they guide
Side Guides Setting the material through the feeder in a straight line of movement without
horizontal drift. You can adjust the side guides to accommodate differ-
ent sizes of material.
Objective
Adjust the side guides so that the material stack maintains uniformity
from top to bottom, with no drifting or binding. Adjustments are made
horizontally only.
For adjustment, make sure the space between the side guides can ac-
commodate the size of the material being fed. Consider the following
as you adjust the guides horizontally:
• An initial starting point should always be that each guide is of equal
distance from the center point of the machine.
• Each edge of the material should rest equally on feed belts at either
side of gate assembly. However, there can be certain instances
where guides do not need to be centered due to material character-
istics.
• Adjust both side guides to be as close as possible to either sides of
the material, without causing binding, curling of edges, or resis-
tance to movement.
Procedure
To adjust each side guide for proper horizontal spacing, follow these
TIP
steps (Figure 19):
A good “rule-of-thumb” measurement to use is 1. With a small stack of material in the hopper and centered in
about 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) between material edge
and side guide (1/8 in. or 3.1 mm overall). front of the gate, start by loosening each side guide wing ad-
juster (counter-clockwise). This will allow you to move each
side guide as needed.
TIP 2. Grasp the lower part of each guide and slide to the recom-
To help ensure the stack has even edges from top
mended distance from the material: 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) from
to bottom, “jog” each handful of material on a each edge, 1/8 in. (3.1 mm) overall. Tighten each wing ad-
flat surface before placing in hopper. juster after you establish proper position for each guide.
3. Check final clearance by moving the stack of material up and
down between the side guides.
TIP
Try to establish a “sweet spot” in stack height

whereby you can stack the maximum amount of
material without compromising performance.
A stack too high may cause double feeds; a stack
too low may cause slipping.

STEP 2:
Side Guides Setting
(continued)
Horizontal
Adjustments
Figure 19. Adjusting Side Guides for Clearance
STEP 3: Review
The back wedge provides proper lift to the material to help keep it off
Back Wedge Setting the table top and feed belts, and it creates the force necessary to push
material against the gate assembly. By adjusting it back and forth from
the gate assembly or pivoting side to side, you can create the lift and
force necessary to preshingle material against the curvature of the gate
NO TE assembly. Also, it keeps other sheets off the feed belts until proper
Keep in mind that the back wedge works with
separation of the bottom sheet at the gate assembly has occurred.
the gate assembly to provide the proper lift, curv-
ature of the material, and proper belt/material Here are some general guidelines that should help you determine how
contact to separate and feed one sheet at a time. the back wedge should be positioned for your particular material:
• Moving the individual triangle wedges to the outside of the back
wedge shaft (Figure 20A) will create a bow in the center. The bow
will stiffen the material to promote better singulation of thinner
TIP material.
There are a number of feeding problems which • Pivoting the back wedge from its perpendicular to the gate assem-
can be solved by simply adjusting the back wedge bly (Figure 20B) will increase or decrease the amount of drag or
to different positions. Some of these problems
include double feeds, skewing, twisting, poor
contact (or traction) on the feed belts for a given side. This can also
singulation, ink or varnish buildup on the belts, be used to control twisting or skewing of material as it leaves the
and jamming at the gate assembly area. gate assembly area.

STEP 3: • If the back wedge is positioned too far backward from the gate as-
sembly (Figure 20C), then the belts are driving the material before
Back Wedge Setting the bottom sheet has separated and left the gate assembly area. This
(continued) pushes the gate assembly up, creating more pressure on the mate-
rial, O-rings, and feed belts. The result can be premature buildup
of ink or varnish on the belt surfaces. It can also cause more than
one piece of material at a time to be forced under the gate assembly,
thus creating a double feed.
By moving the back wedge forward, only the bottom material can
make contact with the belt surface. Slippage is reduced, minimizing
buildup on the belt surface. Double feeding is also reduced.
• If the back wedge is positioned too far forward to the gate assembly
(Figure 20D), then a pinch point can be created between the top
corner of the individual wedges and the material. Moving the back
wedge even closer towards the gate assembly can allow material
to overhang the corner of the wedge, creating too much lift of the
material off the feed belts.
NO TE
For more information about optional wedges and
their use with various materials, see page 41.
A B C D
Figure 20. Tips for Proper Back Wedge Adjustment

STEP 3: Objective
Adjust the back wedge for proper support of the material off the table
Back Wedge Setting top, without creating any pinch or stress points.
(continued)
Procedure
To adjust the back wedge for initial proper positioning, follow these
steps:
1. Grasp a handful of material, approximately 2 to 2-1/2 in. (5 to
6 cm) thick, and preshingle the edges with your thumb
(Figure 21).
2. Place the preshingled material in the hopper so that the edges
rest against the curvature of the gate assembly (Figure 22).
3. Turn the back wedge knob counter-clockwise to loosen the
wedge (Figure 22).
2 to 2-1/2" (5 to 6 mm)
This end
against
gate assembly
Figure 21. Preshingling a Small Stack of Material By Hand
Back wedge
adjustment
Figure 22. Positioning Material Prior to Loosening Back Wedge
NO TE 4. Move the back wedge forwards and backwards until the bot-
Moving the back wedge too far forward to the tom sheet is not touching the table top (Figure 23). A good
gate assembly can create a pinch point between starting point is to measure about 5/8 in. (16 mm) from the
the tip of the triangle wedges and the material. If bottom sheet to front edge of table top. Then as you test, you
moving the back wedge in is not effective, then an can “fine tune” from this point. Refer back to the previous
optional wedge may be required. See Appendix A
for more information.
page for other helpful guidelines.

STEP 3:
Back Wedge Setting
(continued)
Start with
about 5/8"
(16 mm) lift
Figure 23. Adjusting Back Wedge for Proper Lift
5. Make sure the edge of the back wedge assembly is paral-

lel with the edge of the material stack (Figure 24). Adjust as
required and then tighten knob.
6. Check that individual triangle wedges are evenly spaced to
provide enough support to lift the material off the table top
and feed belts, without any bowing or twisting (Figure 25).
Refer back to page 20 for guidelines on adjusting individual
wedges for thinner material.
Back
x =x
wedge
parallel
to stack
Figure 24. Adjusting Back Wedge for Parallel Figure 25. Evenly Adjusting Individual Wedges

STEP 4: Review
The photo sensor is mounted on the flex arm extension to detect the
Final Photo Sensor leading edge of a piece of material to be staged. When the gripper jaw
Adjustment pulls the material from the feeder, the photo sensor no longer “sees”
the material and sends a signal to start the feeder. The feeder then
moves another piece of material into place, and then stops.
NO TE
Standard photo sensor shipped from the factory
is a diffuse reflective detector. No adjustment for Objective
gain is required or necessary. For the photo sensor to be effective, it must be adjusted so that each
time the feeder starts, the leading edge of the material being fed stops
in line with the front hopper plate. The feeder should stop so that the
trailing edge of the material has minimal overlap with the next trailing
edge exiting the gate assembly area.
Procedure
To adjust the photo sensor for proper positioning, follow these steps:
! 1. Prepare your adjustment by loading the hopper with approxi-

mately 2 to 2-1/2 in. (5 to 6 cm) of material. Make sure you
Only adjust the photo sensor when the feeder preshingle the stack so that material rests against the curvature
power is Off. Do not attempt to adjust the photo
of the gate assembly.
sensor while the feeder power is On or while the
feeder is running. Doing so will expose you to 2. Use your finger or thumb on the drive belt or one of the feed
pinch points which can cause injury to hands or
rollers to manually move the bottom sheet of material through
fingers.
the gate assembly area and under hold-down springs. Con-
tinue until material leading edge is in-line with front hopper
plate, then stop (Figure 26).
! 3. Turn the feeder power On by pushing the horizontal line (—)

at the Power On/Off rocker switch.
Potential damage to feeder parts is avoided if
adjustments are made when the feeder power is
Off.
Leading edge
rests against
IMPOR TANT front hopper
Observe the overlap between the trailing edge plate
of the bottom sheet and leading edge of the next
sheet. It should be approximately 1/4 in. (6.4 mm)
to 1/2 in. (12.7 mm). If not refer back to Step 7,
“Align Feeder with Insert Station”, for more
information.
Figure 26. Moving the First Sheet Into Position

STEP 4: 4. Simulate gripper jaw action by manually grasping the leading
edge of the bottom sheet and pulling completely away from
Final Photo Sensor the gate assembly area. Once a piece is removed from the
Adjustment gripper jaw, the sensor sends a signal to the feeder to “stage”
the next piece. The leading of the “staged” piece should be in-
(continued) line with the front hopper plate.
5. After running several sheets through, turn the feeder power
Off by pushing the circle (O) at the Power On/Off rocker
switch. Adjust the photo sensor as needed to achieve the cor-
IMPOR TANT rect stopping point. An optimum setting is to aim the barrel
Sensing range from the lens to the paper should slightly to the rear of the leading edge (Figure 27). This com-
not exceed 2 in. (5.08 cm). pensates for the slight over-travel of the motor after it turns
Off, thus allowing the leading edge to stop in-line with the
front hopper plate.
6. Retest the feeder as needed until optimum results are
achieved.
NO TE
If the photo sensor is to set too far from the Align slightly
surface of the material, the read indicator on the to rear of
back of the photo sensor will simply turn On and leading edge
the feeder will start. This indicates the sensor is
out of range and therefore will be not “see” the
target.
2 in. (5.08 cm)

IMPOR TANT maximum
On the feeder, such objects as shafts, guides,
belts, and supports may cause false “reads” if Front hopper
the photo sensor is not adjusted properly for the plate
material (or target). The resulting problem can be
intermittent or continuous feeding. See Section 5, Figure 27. Optimum Alignment of Photo Sensor
“Troubleshooting”, for a solution.
IMPOR TANT
Black opaque objects may require a special photo
sensor. If the photo sensor fails to stop the feeder
when the material is within the target range, then
consult a qualified technician.

STEP 5: Now that you have made all the necessary adjustments for operating
the feeder, it is recommended that you next make any adjustments on
Inserter Adjustments the inserter so that the inserter and feeder work together effectively.
and Final Check This includes adjusting the gripper jaw and double-detect. For details,
please refer to your inserter owner’s manual.
Prepare your test by loading the hopper with approximately 2 to 2-1/2

in. (5 to 6 cm) of material. Make sure you preshingle the stack so that
material rests against the curvature of the gate assembly.
1. Power-up the feeder by pushing the horizontal line (—) at the

Power On/Off switch.
2. Observe how individual material enters and exits the gate
assembly area. Remember, a properly set gap will allow each
NO TE new sheet to enter at about the center line of the cylinder
If the gate assembly is too tight, the feeder will while the bottom sheet is exiting the gate assembly area (Fig-
have difficulty pulling the material through the ure 28). Ideal overlap is 1/4 to 1/2 in. (6.4 to 12.7 mm).
gate assembly area. This will cause “missed”
feeds. 3. If feeding doubles, then move the wedge in towards the gate
assembly. Test again.
4. If sheets are overlapping excessively or, if the machine is
feeding doubles, then reduce the gap slightly by moving the
knob about 1/8 turn counter-clockwise. Test again.
NO TE 5. As individual sheets of material move through the hold-down
Moving the back wedge too far forward to the springs, check for any skewing or jamming. Also check for
gate assembly can create a pinch point between damage to the material.
the tip of the triangle wedges and the material. If
moving the back wedge in is not effective, then an 6. If this or other feeding problems still persist (slipping, skew-
optional wedge may be required. See Appendix A ing, jamming), then review all the adjustment procedures in
for more information. Section 3, “Preparing for Operation”.
TIP
For certain types of materials, you may have to Next Bottom
position the material “off-center” to prevent any sheet sheet
skewing affect.
Slight overlap
at mid-point of
gate assembly
Figure 28. Optimum Overlap and Separation of Material

4 How to Operate
Sequence of Successful power-up and operation is assured if you apply the follow-
ing sequence of steps.
Operation
STEP 1: • Start by preshingling by hand a small stack of material (Figure 29)

so that it conforms to the curvature of the gate assembly. Push in
Loading Material gently to make sure lead edges touch the gate bracket assembly and
in the Hopper front edges of the hopper guides (Figure 30).
• At the back wedge, notice how it helps lift the trailing edges of the
NO TE material off the table top and feed belts. Also notice how the lifting
Preshingling prevents multiple sheets from helps to push the preshingled edges against the curvature of the gate
jamming under the gate assembly at start-up. assembly (Figure 31).
NO TE
If you wish, loading of material can be accom- This end
plished from the front side of the inserter. against
gate assembly
Figure 29. Preshingling of First Stack
Lead edges
of material
Resting
against
surface of Trailing
gate bracket edges lifted
assembly
Figure 30. Leading Edges Against Gate Bracket Figure 31. Trailing Edges Lifted by Back Wedge
Assembly and Side Guides

Power-Up and Test Section 3
STEP 2: • Gradually add more material to the hopper after the initial stack
is formed around the gate assembly. As stack height will have a
Determining Stack preferred minimum and a maximum, you will have to experiment to
Height determine the effective range of height (Figure 32).
• Make sure the material is loaded in the hopper as straight as pos-
sible. Before adding to hopper, “jog” each hand-full of material on
a flat surface to make sure lead edges are as even as possible. As
you add each handful, gently push in each stack so that lead edges
rest firmly against front of side guides.
TIP
Lead edges
Stack height affects the downward pressure on should rest
the feed belts. Greater downward pressure can against front
increase the chances for double feeds or motor surface of
stallouts. side guides
Front surface
of side guides
Figure 32. Adding More Material to Hopper
STEP 3: • Turn the feeder power On by pushing the horizontal line (—) at the
Power On/Off rocker switch.
Powering On Feeder
• With power On, the feeder motor should immediately move the bot-
tom sheet of material from the stack and through the gate assembly
area to “stage” the first piece. As the photo sensor “sees” the lead-
ing edge, the feeder motor should turn Off.
• Check the leading edge of bottom sheet. It should be in-line with
the front hopper plate and ready for cycling.

Section 4 Troubleshooting
STEP 4: • Jog the inserter to see if hold-down spring pressure is equal. Any
unequal spring pressure will skew material in the jaw.
Cycling the Inserter
• With the feeder already fully loaded and powered On, run the in-
serter through several cycles (Figure 33).
• Check material alignment to make sure it is consistent with the grip
position.
TIP Station x
It might be helpful to know that a properly set
gap will allow the leading edge of sheet to enter
Feeder x
at about the center line of the cylinder (refer back
to Figure 28), as the previous or bottom sheet is
exiting the gate assembly area.
Insert Track
Figure 33. Cycling Inserter
STEP 5: Make sure:

• Leading edge of bottom sheet stops at proper location.
Final Check
• Proper separation is occurring at gate assembly area.
CHECK • Effective preshingling is occurring at curvature of gate assembly.
If a jam occurs during operation, follow these • Material is not being damaged during cycling.
steps:
• Feeder is secured to inserter and will not move during operation.
1. Turn the feeder power Off by pushing the
circle (O) at the Power On/Off rocker
switch.
2. Remove jammed material from feeder.
While doing so, try to determine the
cause of the jam (see Section 5, “Trouble-
shooting”).
3. Verify whether any adjustments are loose.
If so, refer back to Section 3, “Preparing
for Operation”, for proper adjustment
procedures.
4. Reposition photo sensor (as required).
Shutdown Should you not be using the feeder for long periods of time, follow
these steps to ensure a safe and secure storage:
1. Turn the feeder power Off by pushing the circle (O) at the
rocker Power On/Off rocker switch.
2. Disconnect the feeder power cord from the AC power source.
3. Cover the feeder with a cloth or plastic tarp to prevent dust
and debris from accumulating.

5 Troubleshooting
Table 2 is intended to provide you with quick solutions to the more common day-to-day problems you may en-
counter.
Table 2. Quick-Look Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
No AC power to 1. On/Off switch in "Off" (or "O" position). Move switch to "On" (or "--" position).
feeder
2. Power cord loose or not plugged into Check and secure power cord at AC outlet.
outlet (or AC power source).
3. Female end of power cord loose or not Check and secure cord at AC power inlet at
plugged into AC power inlet at rear of rear of feeder.
feeder.
Feeding doubles 1. Gate assembly improperly adjusted Review gate assembly adjustment in Sec-
(possibly more than one sheet tion 3 "Preparing for Operation".
thickness).
2. Back wedge improperly adjusted. Review back wedge adjustment in Section 3

"Preparing for Operation".
3. Worn O-rings (or if applicable, angled Rotate O-rings. If applicable, replace angled
wedge). wedge (see Section 6 "Inspection and
Care). If wear is excessive, consult with a
qualified technician.
4. Material interlocking. Check material and source.
5. Static buildup. Check material and source.
Continuous feeding 1. Photo sensor not adjusted properly; may Review photo sensor adjustment in Section
not be close enough to material being 3 "Preparing for Operation".
fed.
1. Material stack weight is too low when Review loading the material in Section 4
Feed belts are op- stack height is down, resulting in a "How to Operate".
erating but material reduction of down pressure.
not feeding
2. Product binds at side guides. Adjust side guides further apart to allow
freedom of movement.
3. Slippery feed belts due to buildup of Clean or replace belts.

glaze on belt surface.
4. Sheet adhesion or interlocking between Review loading the material in Section 4

bottom and next sheet. "How to Operate", or review back wedge
adjustment in Section 3 "Preparing for
Operation".
5. Gate assembly may be down too tight. Review gate assembly adjustment in Sec-
tion 3 "Preparing for Operation".

Table 2. Quick-Look Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem Cause Solution
Feed belts are operat- 6. Too much weight in hopper. Remove material from stack. Test again.
ing but material not
feeding (cont) 1. Exessive weight in hopper. Reduce weight. Test again.
Feed belts not tracking 2. Excessive down pressure on gate Rotate clockwise 1/8 turn to increase gap
on rollers assembly. and manually test. Review gate assembly
adjustment in Section 3 "Preparing for
Operation".
3. Off-centered product from center point of Review side guide setting in Section 3 "Pre-
machine. paring for Operation".
4. Stack is bearing down on edge of belt. Move stack away from belt, even if this
causes stack to be aligned off-center from
machine center line.
5. Belt wear. Review gate assembly adjustment in Sec-

tion 3 "Preparing for Operation". See also
Section 6 "Inspection and Care". If wear is
excessive, consult with a qualified techni-
cian.
6. Rollers out of adjustment. Consult with a qualified technician.
Jamming occurs during 1. Improper adjustment in any of the 1. Turn the power switch to "Off".
operation following areas:
• Gate assembly 2. Remove jammed material. Attempt to
• Back wedge determine the cause of the jam.
• Hold-down assembly
3. Verify each adjustment by reviewing Sec-
tion 3 "Preparing for Operation".
Material too far from 1. Photo sensor "staging" leading edge of Review photo sensor adjustment in Section
gripper jaw material too short of hopper plate. 3 "Preparing for Operation".
2. Gripper jaw adjusted too far from edge of Adjust gripper jaw per inserter owner's
hopper plate. manual instructions.
Material too deep in 1. Photo sensor "staging" leading edge of Review photo sensor adjustment in Section
gripper jaw material too far past hopper plate. 3 "Preparing for Operation".
2. Gripper jaw adjusted too close to edge of Adjust gripper jaw per inserter owner's
hopper plate. manual instructions.
Material skewing 1. Back wedge not adjusted properly. Review back wedge adjustment in Section 3
"Preparing for Opertion".
2. Hold down spring too tight or too loose. Review hold-down spring installation in Sec-
tion 2 "Installing the Machine".
Motor not "staging" 1. Sensor not seeing space between feeds. Reposition sensor. Review photo sensor
new material adjustment in Section 3: "Preparing for
Operation".

6 Inspection and Care
Please read this Section to learn how to:
! ! ! • Visually inspect your machine to detect part problems which may

require adjustment or replacement.
When performing initial installation, always
make sure you turn Off the main power • Periodically care for your machine to prevent any operational prob-
switch and disconnect all equipment from lems.
the electrical power source. Failure to do so
can expose you to a potential start-up, and
therefore moving parts which can cause
serious injury.
Do not attempt feeder installation while the
inserter is running. Failure to do so can expose
you to moving parts which can cause serious
injury.
Avoid turning on the feeder or making initial
adjustments until all parts are secured. Failure
to do so can cause damage to equipment.
Visual Inspection Checking for Feed Belt Wear

Referring to Figure 34, check for visual signs of:
• Walking. Replace as required (see the Technical Information
Guide for more information).
• Cracking. Replace as required (see the Technical Information
• Thinning. Replace as required (see the Technical Information
Feed belts
Figure 34. Inspecting Feed Belts
Drive belt Checking for Drive Belt Wear

• Fraying. Replace as required (see the Technical Information
• Missing teeth. Replace as required (see the Technical Infor-
mation Guide for more information).
• Cracking. Replace as required (see the Technical Information
• Paper residue buildup. Clean from belts, especially in grooves.
Figure 35. Inspecting Drive Belt For more information, see “Preventive Care”, page 37.

Visual Inspection Ensuring Proper Feed Belt Tracking
(continued) • Stretching (see the Technical Information Guide for more
information).
• Improper roller adjustment (see the Technical Information
Feed belt drift
Figure 36. Ensuring Proper Feed Belt Tracking
Ensuring Proper Drive Belt Tracking

• Misaligned timing pulleys. See the Technical Information
Guide for more information.
Drive Belt
Figure 37. Ensuring Proper Drive Belt Tracking

Visual Inspection Checking for Gate Assembly Wear
Check for visual signs of wear:
(continued) • Standard O-Ring: Flat areas along the O-rings
(Figure 38).
• Bar Gate: Angled wedge begins to flatten excessively
(Figure 39).
See “Preventive Care” to follow.
Standard Bar Gate II Horizon Adjust

O-Ring Gate
Flattened O-rings
Figure 38. Checking Standard Figure 39. CheckingBarGate

O-Ring Gate for II for Wear
Wear

Visual Inspection Standard O-Ring Gate: Adjusting Worn
(continued) O-Rings
To adjust worn O-rings on standard O-ring gate:
Standard 1. Turn Off feeder and remove power cord from outlet.
O-Ring Gate
clearance. You can save much re-alignment time if you mark
the current position on the back deck plate before moving.
3. Remove gate assembly from gate bracket assembly.
4. Insert a screwdriver in slot on top of gate assembly and rotate
screwdriver clockwise or counter-clockwise 360° so as to
move worn area of O-ring about 1/8 to 1/4 in. (3 to 6 mm).
See Figure 40.
5. Remove screwdriver and repeat for each ring as necessary.
1/8 to 1/4"
(3 to 6 mm) 6. Reinstall gate assembly and restore power.
7. Return feeder to original position marked on back deck plate.
Restore power.
Flattened
edge rotated
Figure 40. Adjusting Worn O-Rings
Bar Gate
Replacing Worn Angled Wedge
To replace a worn angled wedge:
1. Turn Off feeder and remove power cord from outlet.
4. Use a pliers to grip and remove angled wedge. See Figure 41.
5. Install new wedge by inserting one end and then pushing in
until centered. Do not grip new wedge with pliers as this may
cause damage to the edge.
6. Reinstall gate assembly.
Remove angled 7. Return feeder to original position marked on back deck plate.
wedge and replace
Restore power.
Figure 41. Replacing Worn Angled

Wedge

Preventive Care Cleaning Feed Belts
To clean feed belts:
!
2. Apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to a soft cloth.
Use only isopropyl alcohol (98% concentration).
Other solvents can cause belts to wear 3. Use your thumb or finger on the drive belt or one of the feed
prematurely, and even cause total breakdown of rollers to manually move feed belts. Start with one belt at a
material. time (there are five total). See Figure 42.
4. Carefully press the moistened area of the cloth to the belt. As
you move the belt, use moderate pressure to wipe across the
belt, making sure to wipe in direction of grooves also. After
several rotations of the belt, repeat for each belt.
Cleaning schedule for various materials:
• Typical: every month
5. Taking a dry portion of the cloth, go back to the first feed belt
cleaned and use moderate pressure against the belt for several
• Dusty: after every shift
revolutions to ensure the belt is dried. Repeat for each belt.
• High ink or varnish: 1 time per shift
6. Restore power.
Feed belts
Figure 42. Cleaning Feed Belts

Preventive Care Cleaning Gate Assembly
Use only isopropyl alcohol (98% concentration). Do not use any
(continued) other types of solvents. They can cause premature wear of the
belts, or even total breakdown of the material.
To clean gate assemblies:

4. Apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to a soft cloth.
5. Wipe across O-rings (Figure 43) or angled wedge if applicable
(Figure 44), first in one direction then the other.
Cleaning schedule for various materials: 6. Taking a dry portion of the cloth, go back and wipe all sur-
• Typical: every month faces to ensure they are dried.
• Dusty: after every shift 7. Return feeder to original position marked on back deck plate.
• High ink or varnish: 1 time per shift Restore power.
Standard Bar Gate

O-Ring Gate
Clean all O-rings Clean angled wedge
Figure 43. Cleaning Standard Figure 44. Cleaning Bar Gate

O-Ring Gate

Preventive Care Cleaning Photo Sensor
To clean the photo sensor lens:
(continued) 1. Turn Off feeder and remove power cord from outlet.
2. Using a soft, dry cloth, wipe across the face of the photo sen-
! sor lens.
Do not use any solvents or cleaning agents when 3. Recheck the adjustments to make sure it is still in alignment to
cleaning the photo sensor lens. This can result in
surface damage and eventual faulty performance.
the target.
4. Restore power.

7 Additional Wedges
This section provides information about setting up various wedges
which are optional with the Reliant 1500 Universal Friction Feeders.
Now that you are familiar with the basic principles of using a wedge,
it is simply a matter of combining these principles with the informa-
tion provided in this section. This will allow you to get optimum
performance when setting up the wedge included with your particular
feeder.
The following wedges are covered:

• Load compensating
• Articulating roller
• Extended narrow
Load Compensating When to use: Effective for moderately thick material. Due to charac-
teristics of material, no mid-range support is required.
Setup guidelines: Adjust so that top angle of wedge preshingles the

stack against curvature of gate assembly. Edges of material should not
extend beyond the tip of wedge. Ideal separation should be where as
the stack moves down the wedge, 3 or 4 sheets of material separate
Side out and come to rest on lower angle of wedge. Then, 3 or 4 sheets of
material fall to table top, which are then replaced with another 3 or 4
sheets from stack above (Figure A1).
No material edge
past this point
Top
No mid-range
support needed
Figure A1. Load Compensating Wedge Setup

Articulating Roller When to use: Effective for very thick and/or ridged material. Due to
characteristics of material, no mid-range support is required.
Setup guidelines: Adjust so that roller edges preshingle the stack

against the curvature of gate assembly. Again, make sure edges of
material do not extend back more than the mid-point of roller
(Figure A4). NOTE: With some material that tends to bind together
Side (for example, perforated material), it may be beneficial to separate 4
to 5 sheets of material at the bottom to provide some air space.
No material edge
past the mid-point
Top
No mid-range
support needed
Figure A2. Articulating Roller Wedge Setup
Extended Narrow Setup guidelines: Effective for moving in close to the gate assembly
for supporting very small material. Due to characteristics of material,
no mid-range support is required.
Ideal setup: Adjust so that wedge preshingles the bottom of stack

against the curvature of gate assembly. Make sure edges of material do
Side not extend back more than the mid-point of wedge (Figure A3).
Top No material edge

past this point
No mid-range
support needed
Figure A3. Extended Narrow Wedge Setup

8 Electrical Schematics
120V Electrical Schematic

44
Reliant 1500 Manual
240V Electrical Schematic
Relaint 1500 Manual
45
120V Electrical Schematic with Vacuum Select
46
Reliant 1500 Manual
240V Electrical Schematic with Vacuum Select
9 Mechanical Components

1: 8” TRIANGLE WEDGE ASSEMBLY #23511214
DIAGRAM PART
NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION NUMBER
1-1 1 SHSS 10-32 X 5/16” LG 00002217
1-2 1 Bracket Wedge Hold Down 33560213
1-3 4 Wedge Material Support 33560212
1-4 1 Shaft Wedge Guide 23560214
1-5 2 Ring Grip 3/8 Waldes 00001110

2: GATE PLATE ASSEMBLY #13511001
DIAGRAM PART
2-1 2 Knob Extension Assembly 33511092
2-2 2 Clamp Adjustment Side Guide Front 44846009
2-3 1 Bar Support Gate Bottom 44846006

2 Gate J Hook 44841011
2 SHCS 8-32 X 5/8” LG 00002215
2-4 4 SHCS 8-32 X 5/8” LG 00002215
2-5 1 Bar Support Gate Top 44846005
2-6 2 Clamp Adjustment Side Guide Rear 44846010

4 FHSS 10-32 X 1/2” LG SS 00002830
2-7 1 Bar Pre-Gate 44846007
2-8 1 Pre Gate 44846016

4 FHSS 10-32 X 1/2” LG SS 00002830
2-9 1 BHCS 10-32 X 3/8” LG 00002305
2-10 1 Bracket Sensor Mounting 44846051
2-11 1 Block Mount Reference 44846015
2-12 1 Adjustment Reference Block 44841019


3: STANDARD O RING GATE W/HORIZON ADJUST
ASSEMBLY #13511872
DIAGRAM PART
3-1 1 Adj Knob Assembly for Gate 23511037
3-2 1 Cylinder Gate Spring 23500019
3-3 1 Shaft Gate Lift 23560084

1 Spring Gate Compression 23500083
3-4 1 Mount Gate Lift Shaft 15000001
3-5 1 BHCS 10-32 X 1/2” LG 00002334
3-6 2 Screw Adjustment 44872005
3-7 12 O Ring Gate Cylinder 23500089
3-8 1 BHCS 10-32 X 1” LG 00002340

1 Washer Flat #10 00002607
3-9 1 Gate Cylinder (Not Sold Separately) 51101001

2 SHSS 10-32 X 3/4” LG Cup Pt 00002216
3-10 2 Roller 44872003

2 SHSS 10-32 X 3/8” LG Nylon Tip 44872007


4: CARRIAGE (GUM BELT VERSION) ASSEMBLY #13511065
DIAGRAM PART
4-1 1 Shaft 15000075

1 Crown Roller 44846021
2 Bearing Ball R6 23500095
2 Roller O Ring Driven w/Bearings 23511029
6 Clip E 3/8 Waldes 00001150
4-2 1 Tube Drive 44846019

1 Pulley 20T 1/2 Bore w/Flange Driven 23500097
1 SHSS 10-32 X 1/4” LG Cup Point 00002216
1 Key Woodruff 1/8 X 3/8 00003351
2 Clip E 1/2 Waldes 00001155
2 Holder Outboard Bearing Cup 23500032
4-3 1 Shaft 15000075

1 Belt Support Tube 44846018
2 Clip E 3/8 Waldes 00001150
1 Guard Pinch 15000017
4-4 1 Idler Shaft 23560047

1 Tube Driven 44846017
3 Ring Grip 00001115
4-5 4 Belt Feed Tan Gum Grooved Composite 1W 23500162
4-6 1 Discharge Belt Clear 1W 15000065
4-7 4 O Ring 15000068
4-8 1 Drive Belt 220XL037 23500096

5: CARRIAGE (BLUE BELT VERSION) ASSEMBLY #13511088
DIAGRAM PART
5-1 1 Shaft Belt Support Bearing 23500040

4 Roller O Ring Driven with Bearings 23511029
8 Ring Grip 3/8 Waldes 00001110
5-2 1 Shaft Drive 1/2 SS 23560211

1 Pulley Front Belt 435SO249
6 Pulley O Ring 23500028
4 Roller Belt Drive 23500027
1 Key Woodruff 1/8 X 3/8 00003351
5-3 1 Shaft Belt Support Bearing 23500040

5 Roller Support Driven with Bearing 23511030
1 Guard Pinch 15000017
5-4 1 Shaft Drive 1/2 SS 23560211

1 Pulley Rear Belt 435SO248
4 Roller Driven with Bearing 23511031
2 Roller Feed 1/2 Bore 23500026
1 Key Woodruff 1/8 X 3/8 00003351
5-5 4 O Ring 23500089
5-6 8 O Ring 15000068
5-7 4 Feed Belt Blue Urethane Grooved 23500088
5-8 1 Feed Belt Tan Gum Grooved 3/4 W 15000061
5-9 1 Drive Belt 220XL037 23500096

6: DISCHARGE ASSIST (GUM BELT VERSION) ASSEMBLY #13511050
DIAGRAM PART
6-1 5 Bearing Ball R6 23500095
6-2 4 Clip E 3/8 Waldes 00001150
6-4 1 SHCS Nylock 10-32 44350017
6-5 2 Bracket Discharge 44841040
6-6 1 Shaft Discharge 51101003
6-7 1 Washer Lock #10 00002608
6-8 1 SHCS 10-32 X 1/2” LG 00002315
6-9 1 Knob Small Black 23500091


7: DISCHARGE ASSIST (BLUE BELT VERSION) ASSEMBLY #13511051
DIAGRAM PART
7-1 4 Bearing Ball R6 23500095
7-3 1 SHCS Nylock 10-32 44350017
7-4 2 Bracket Discharge 44841040
7-5 1 Shaft Discharge 51101003
7-6 1 Washer Lock #10 00002608
7-7 1 SHCS 10-32 X 1/2” LG 00002315
7-8 1 Knob Small Black 23500091

8: DRIVE MOTOR ASSEMBLY
120V: #13511099 240V: #13522099
DIAGRAM PART
8-1 2 Shaft Left Hand Motor Mounting 15000040
8-2 1 Shaft Left Hand Motor Mounting 23500039
8-3 1 Plate Electronic Mounting 15000041
8-4 4 BHCS 8-32 X 1/4” LG 00002210
8-5 1 Board Main Control 115V R1500 (115V Only) 15011024

1 Board Main Control 230V R1500 (230V Only) 15022024
4 Phillips Pan Head Screw 6-32 X1/4” LG 00002221
8-6 1 Motor w/Connector 115V R1500 (115V Only) 15011052

1 Motor w/Connector 230V R1500 (230V Only) 15022052
8-7 4 SHCS 10-32 X 1/2” LG 00002315

4 Washer Lock #10 00002608
8-8 8 Washer Flat #10 00002607
8-9 1 Bracket Upper Motor 23500011
8-10 1 Bracket Lower Motor 23500012
8-11 1 Ring Grip 3/8 Waldes 00001110
8-12 2 Bearing Ball R6 23500095
8-13 3 Shaft Right Hand Motor Mounting 23500038
8-14 1 Pulley 60T 3/8 Bore Drive Motor Mod 1 23500098

2 SHSS 10-24 X 1/2” LG 00002206

9: BASE FEATURES
DIAGRAM PART
9-1 1 Graphic Reliant 1500 15000035
9-2 1 Module AC Inlet 15000026

1 Fuse 1.6A 250V Slo-Blo 5 X 20 mm 23500103
9-3 1 Switch On/Off Non-Illuminated 53500014
9-4 1 Sheet Sensor Assembly 84611002
9-5 1 Bracket Right Mount 15000067
9-6 4 Foot Suction Cup 44846058
9-7 1 Bracket Left Mount 15000066
9-8 1 Side Guide Right 11.524 44846013
9-9 1 Side Guide Left 11.524 44846014
9-10 1 Knob Extension Assembly 23511023
NS 1 Wire Assembly Light Blue 13511055
NS 2 Wire Assembly Brown 13511056
NS 1 Wire Assembly Green/Yellow 13511057
NS 1 Ruler Kit 15000064
NS 1 Clamp Cable 23500078
NS 1 Power Cord (115V Only) 53500002
NS 1 Tyrap 53500030
NS 3 Ferrule 22 AWG White 53500235
NS 1 Power Cord and Allen Wrenches (230V Only) 53522210


10: MAILING KIT ASSEMBLY #84611004
DIAGRAM PART
33511009: LH MATERIAL HOLD DOWN ASSY
10-1 1 Knob Wing 10-32 23500076
10-2 1 SHCS 10-32 X 1/2” LG 00002315
10-3 1 Bracket Universal Guide Bar 23500051
10-4 1 Bar Universal Guide 23500050
10-5 1 Washer Flat #10 00002607
10-6 1 SHCS 10-32 X 3/8” LG 00002310
10-7 1 SHCS 8-32 X 3/8” LG 00002213
10-8 1 Extension Material Hold Down 33500023
10-9 1 Spring Material Hold Down 23500102
10-10 1 BHCS 8-32 X 1/4” LG 00002210
33511008: RH MATERIAL HOLD DOWN ASSY
Contains same part numbers and quantities as above assembly. Note change in orientation of parts.
OTHER
10-11 2 BHCS 8-32 x 1/4” LG 00002210
10-12 1 Plate Insert Tab 33500008

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Reliant 1500

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Printed in the USA.

Relaint 1500 Manual i

WARNING signifies an action or specific equipment area that can

CAUTION signifies an action or specific equipment area that can

ELECTRICAL DANGER signifies an action or specific equipment

TIP signifies information that is provided to help minimize problems

NOTE provides useful additional information that the installer or

CHECK signifies an action that should be reviewed by the operator

IMPORTANT alerts the installer or operator to actions that can poten-

WARNING LABELS affixed to this product signify an action or spe-

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Pinch point. Keep hands and fingers clear.

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Minimum Product Size: ...................... 2.125 W x 2.25 L in (54 x 57 mm)

Min/Max Product Thickness: ......................... .003-.25 in (.076-6.35 mm)

Belt Speed: ......................................................... 1000 ipm (25,400 mmpm)

Electrical Requirements: ................................................... 115/230vac, 1A

Weight: .............................................................................. 23 lbs. (10.43kg)

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Figure 1. Reliant 1500 Universal Friction Feeders

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Bar Gate II Horizon Adjust Assembly

Figure 2. Standard O-Ring Gate, Horizon Adjust

The machine is entirely powered by a single AC synchronous mo-

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Loose Parts Supplied

Back Wedge and

Figure 3. Reliant 1500 Universal Friction Feeder Features

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Table 1. Feature Descriptions of Reliant 1500 Universal Friction Feeder

Top panel (table top) Used to support the back wedge.

AC power cord, 8 ft. (2.44 m) IEC320 removal three-prong. Shipped loose.

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PHOTO SENSOR. Sends signals to the relay circuit to both “start”

Figure 4. Feeder (Rear)

Relaint 1500 Manual 5

! ! ! back deck plate of an inserter is a relatively simple procedure, with

Figure 5. Removing Guide Assembly Rear from Inserter

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Figure 6. Removing T-Plate from Inserter

Figure 7. Repositioning Separator Foot at Front of Inserter

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Figure 8. Removing Suction Cup from Vacuum Assembly

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Figure 9. Respositioning Guide Tabs and Testing For Clearance

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Figure 10. Installing Optional Insert Plate Guide and

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Use this configuration

Figure 11. Installing Hold-Down Spring Assemblies and

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Figure 12. Aligning Feeder with Insert Station

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Figure 13. Initial Photo Sensor Adjustment

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