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OPERATING PROCEDURES (CONT)
b.
Prepare Paper Cycle (Cont)
NOTE
Drop height of forwarding suckers should be from 1/8
to 3/16 in. (0.33 to 0.48 cm) and can be checked
while Printing Press is running.
Maximum height
should be maintained to prevent double sheeting.
(u) Loosen socket head screw (3) and position forwarding
suckers (4) halfway from edge of paper pile to center point of paper pile.
(v) Aline white indicator mark on top of sucker mechanism with
groove in shaft and tighten socket head screw (3).
(w)
from top.
Set sucker height knurled adjustment knob (5) to first position
NOTE
Air and vacuum gages are located on drive side of
Printing Press and are preset for normal operation.
Vacuum can be reduced in case of sheet marking by
bleeding air at hose connection.
(x) Set separation air adjustment valve (1), providing blast for
sheet separation air blowers, to setting 1 on valve housing scale.
(y) Set transport air adjustment valve (2), providing air blast for
governor foot, between settings 1 and 2 on valve housing scale.
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