Maintaining your FD85 (Martin Yale 1812)

Feed Wheel

After a period of normal operation, the feed wheel will become coated with ink, toner, lint, and other contaminants.

• Clean the feed wheel by wiping it with a damp cloth containing a mild soap and water solution.
• Replace the feed wheel when, with a properly adjusted retarder assembly, a single sheet will no longer feed successfully.

Folding Rollers

During normal operation, the folding rollers will become coated with ink, toner, lint, and various other contaminants. Contaminated folding rollers can cause a variety of folding problems. Clean the folding rollers after every folding job according to the following procedure. Regular cleaning will ensure optimum performance and add years of life to the folding rollers.

1. Disconnect all power to the machine. Ensure the machine is unplugged and locked out.
2. Remove the two fold table assemblies.
3. Open the top cover.
4. Liberally spray Rubber Roller Cleaner and Rejuvenator across the rollers. Roller cleaner and rejuvenator has been specifically formulated for use in cleaning the folding rollers. Use of any other cleaner may deteriorate the rollers.
5. Using a clean cloth, briskly clean each roller until no more contaminants appear on the cloth surface.
6. Rotate the rollers manually and continue to clean until all roller surfaces are smooth and resilient, not hard or glazed.
7. If necessary, remove any glaze with a non-abrasive cleaning pad.
8. After cleaning:
   1. Reconnect the machine and switch on the power switch.
   2. Close the top cover.
   3. Press the Run/Stop button. This will allow evaporation of any cleaner left on the folding rollers. Note: Rollers can stick together if not allowed to fully dry before storing.

Related topics:

Installing your FD85 (Martin Yale 1812) Folder