Accu-Coat Giclee Sign Coater Owner Manual
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1. 5 NESCHEN ACCUTECH Owner s Operation Manual Giclee Coater Model 1371 oN NESCHEN ACCUTECH INTRODUCTION GICLEE COATER Thank you for purchasing the Giclee Coater by Neschen Accutech Model 1371 As you become familiar with the coater you will appreciate its high quality of workmanship and excellence in its engineering design By following the guidelines for proper care and use of the Giclee Coater you can depend on maximizing your return on investment The purpose of this manual is to describe installation Operation and maintenance of your Giclee Coater to enhance and protect your fine art ink jet prints and other flexible graphics with professional results Please read and fully understand the entire manual before using your coater Figure 1 Giclee Coater Model 1371 STATEMENT OF INTENDED USE The Giclee Coater is ETL approved to UL standards and CE approved to European standards The unit has been designed to be used with UltraCoat Liquid Clear Coat and Cleaner made by Neschen Accutech When used with these products you are able to laminate a variety of flexible substrates from 5 to 30 mil thickness We highly recommend using only UltraCoat Liquid Clear Coat and Cleaner made by Neschen Accutech for maximum performance from your new coater The Giclee Coater uses a unique three step process to coat the graphics and clean the system without having to manually scrub the Meyer Bar Rol2. 11 control panel side 12 1 1 1 Figure 2 Giclee Coater Features 1 0 1 2 oN NESCHEN ACCUTECH CONTROLS AND OPERATION POWER ON OFF The function of the Power On Off switch is to enable the coater for operations NIP ROLLER ADJUSTMENT KNOBS The two Nip Roller Adjustment Knobs control the between the Meyer Bar Roller and the Nip Rollers The gap can be adjusted from a maximum of 06 clockwise until tight to a minimum of 04 by turning both knobs counterclockwise one full turn The chart below reflects typical settings The setting position of 1 is a 06 gap fully tightened Settings 2 4 are alternate adjustment positions set by turning the knobs counterclockwise up to a 74 revolution from the tightened position NOTE Any additional rotation of the knobs counterclockwise beyond one full turn has no affect SETTING Artist Canvas 25 to 35 mil Artist Canvas 17 to 24 mil Artist Canvas 10 to 16 mil Fine Art Papers HE PSV Cast vinyl PSV Calandared vinyl Wet Strength Paper The settings are suggested only Final setting may be different according to materials used and manufacturing tolerances Seal suggests logging a reference table according to materials you used OPERATION MATERIALS NEEDED Prior to operation make certain the following materials are available e Face shield or safety glasses e Absorbent towels clean lint free and disposable e
3. adequate ventilation Do not place the unit near open flames abnormally hot humid or cold damp conditions Drying racks are suggested to aid in the drying of your prints These may be obtained from 3 party after market suppliers Two examples Dick Blick Art Materials www dickblick com and Saturn Rack Company www saturnrack com Space should be available so that there is sufficient feed in out area as well as space in which to place tables for drying and trimming UNPACKING The Giclee Coater is shipped in two containers The largest container holds the coating unit a bag of hardware and this manual The smaller container holds the stand assembly assembly instructions the casters and a bag of hardware It is recommended that you assemble the stand first MATERIALS NEEDED FOR UNPACKING amp SET UP Razor blade to cut taped boxes 4 adjustable wrench SETTING UP e Assemble the stand e Place the Giclee Coater over the matching holes in the leg support brackets e Fasten the coater to the brackets using screws and washers provided e Fasten the storage shelf to the stand e Attach the drain hose w clamp amp tighten e Apply nip position decals see addendum ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Follow power installation set up Instructions below before connecting the supply power Check voltage selector switch position before connecting the supply power The voltage selector switch is located abo
4. imperative that these bars remain clean Drain coating into container Add distilled water 72 cup at a time until the proper viscosity 17 seconds 0 1 in a 2 Zahn cup has been reached Readjust nip roller setting Smaller number represents larger gap amp visa versa Ensure that you have the same setting on both sides of coater Turn both knobs CCW two full turns then clockwise until the knob is snug Note knob should be on or near the 1 setting 10 LIMITED WARRANTY Neschen Accutech warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new Giclee Coater made by Neschen Accutech which proves defective in materials workmanship within the applicable warranty period will be repaired or at our option replaced without charge Effective November 1st 2005 the applicable warranty period for New Equipment shall be one year parts from date of purchase This warranty extends to and is enforceable only by the original consumer purchaser and only for the period during the applicable term which the product remains in the possession of the original consumer purchaser Original consumer purchaser means the person who first purchased the product covered by this warranty other than for purpose of resale This warranty does not apply if it is found that at any time the equipment has not been used for its intended purpose For more information regarding this warranty please contact your distributor WARNING Any
5. Rubber gloves PRE START CHECKS Plug the coater into a standard outlet see page 7 for model voltage requirements and turn the coater ON to start the rollers turning If installed remove print stripper white blocks and fill the lacquer tray being sure not to exceed the lines labeled Do Not Fill Above located inside the tray NOTE The lacquer will evaporate over time Have plenty of lacquer available at all times Allow sufficient time a few minutes before starting Operations to ensure the Meyer Bar Roller gets evenly coated with lacquer There will be a visible white film over the entire width of the Roller when coated Once the Meyer Bar Roller is thoroughly coated and there NO BUBBLES attach the stripper blocks You may begin operations DANGER Do not operate the coater with the roller cover open PROCESSING IMAGES It is important to batch your jobs and run them one after the other Note the coating can evaporate amp thicken if not used for more than 1 hour See trouble shooting guide if this occurs 1 Place the image face down and feed it into the nip roller assembly with a smooth and consistent approach TIP if possible leave a 1 in border around the image to be coated to prevent a build up of lacquer on the edge of the image 2 As the image is fed beneath the nip guide rollers lacquer is applied from the Meyer Bar Roller to the face of the image NOTE The image may not prop
6. ING 7000121 GEAR 18T SPUR A410101 10 LOCK WASHER 8 28 7000242 LATCH 1 LEFT SIDE GEAR ASSEMBLY ITEM S BEARING BALL 3 8 ID 7000203 BUSHING FLANGED RING EXTERNAL 7000158 RETAINING RING EXTERNAL 7000149 RETAINING 7000104 STOP ADJUSTING ARM 7990204 BEARING 1 0 0 2 0 OD SWITCH VOLTAGE 7000182 SELECTOR CONNECTOR POWER 7000183 1 FUSE HOLDER 42 88700509 1 FUSE PN 7000164 43 7000161 1 4 20 5 8 PHMS 4 7000111 GEAR 24T 2 45 47 38 39 0 4 41 7000112 50 1 7000155 SCREW 4 3 8 BUMPER RECESSED 7000109 RUBBER 2 KNOB ADJUSTMENT wet 7000108 A lt RAW O UN Ss a WS 49 79036 1 4 SAE FLAT SIN WASHER ANSEF 0 7000182 GROUND SCREW ee END COVER RHS SHOWN END COVER LHS 7000126B 1 SHOWN 410103 1 4 LOCK WASHER 54 46 O 5 1 52 3 ae TROUBLE SHOOTING Tiny bubbles appear on substrate after it has dried Tiny lines appear very close together running same direction as image feed Ink bleeds runs or smudges when coated Voids or streaks are left on substrate after being coated Glossy streaks appear apart from one another after a period of time Liquid runs off substrate excessively when removed from coatet Uneven Coating Liquid is being aerated Coating incompat
7. el itself through the coater on its own You may need to assist the print through the coater by pulling on the image as it exits the coater 3 As the image exits the rollers grab the top edge on each side and gently pull up in a smooth and consistent motion being careful not to cause the image to hesitate or be pulled to fast through the coater Care should also be taken not to drip coating on the coater itself Larger images may require someone on the exit side of the coater pulling up and away from the coater 4 Turn the image over coated side up and lay flat on a drying table TIP using an oversized soft substrate to lay the print on and tacking the edges down can eliminate uneven coating of the edges NOTE The coating should be dry to the touch in 15 to 30 minutes but may not be fully cured for up to an additional 48 hours CLEANING THE COATER GENERAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Do not use spray on cleaners except as recommended by Neschen Accutech Do not immerse any part of the coater in water or other liquids Do not use an abrasive cleaner which can damage painted surfaces Do not allow water or other liquids to enter the electrical circuits this may cause personal injury and or damage to the equipment when power is applied NOTE Leave machine on during the cleaning process After you are finished laminating prints simply place the drain tube back into the original bottle of liquid coating and op
8. en the drain valve Next close the drain valve and fill the lacquer tray to a depth close to the maximum depth line with water Let the water work in the tray for approximately 10 minutes before draining Blot dry with clean dry cloth Once a week Fill the lacquer tray with UltraCoat Cleaner and let run for approximately 10 minutes For stubborn areas of coating build up use a nylon bristle brush apply ing pressure against the roller while in motion to remove stuck on coating Drain the cleaner back into the original jug for use at next cleaning Run final rinse cycle with water to neutralize cleaner Allow the water to work for 10 minutes then drain and blot dry You may now turn off the power The tray may be removed to facilitate this process and the tray may be rinsed in a utility sink if available NOTE If you blot the roller while still turning be sure not to allow any loose ends of the cloth to wrap around the roller Should this occur immediately switch off the power and carefully pull to remove the cloth SERVICE amp REPLACEMENT PARTS Service and maintenance must be performed fully in accordance with the instructions Servicing by any unauthorized technician voids the warranty Service Technician must use replacement parts as specified by Neschen Accutech TECHNICAL SERVICE For technical assistance please contact Neschen Accutech Technical Service Department See rear cover When calling fo
9. hen Accutech recommends that a licensed electrician in accordance with electrical codes in your area install your main power Neschen Accutech Corporation 7091 Troy Hill Drive Elkridge MD 21075 Tel 410 379 5400 Fax 410 579 8960 www neschen accutech com 2005 Neschen Accutech Part OMGC E Rev 05 05
10. ibility with Inkjet Receptive Coating layer Coating has thickened over time due to inactivity Too much coating has been absorbed into the Inkjet Receptive Coating Substrate is not water fast Ink is not water fast Coating has hardened on transfer roller Coating has transferred to nip guide rollers and allowed to dry Too much water has evaporated from coating Nip setting too large Nip setting uneven Allow liquid to settle prior to introducing print into coater Seal print before coating with UltraCoat Giclee Sealer w brush roller or through Giclee coater Ensure coater is not run without prints going through it for longer than 2 hours If this occurs drain coating back into original container and add cup of distilled water until a coating viscosity of 17 0 1 seconds is reached using a 2 Zahn cup Seal print before coating with UltraCoat Giclee Sealer w brush roller or through Giclee coater Allow the Sealer to dry for at least 1 hour prior to coating Seal print before coating with UltraCoat Giclee Sealer w brush roller or through Giclee coater Allow the Sealer to dry for at least 1 hour prior to coating Remove sealant tray Spray the transfer roller with a Soy based deep cleaner Let set for 15 to 20 minutes Using a stiff nylon brush turn on the machine then apply the brush to the roller Use a soft cloth and 90 alcohol to remove dried on coating from nip guide bars NOTE it 15
11. ing any chemical product read the product label for safe handling information Also review MSDS sheets prior to chemical use to gain a complete understanding of health safety and environmental information Observe manufacturers recommendations when handling chemicals To obtain MSDS Sheets for any Neschen Accutech products contact Technical Services at 888 490 4232 SAFETY COVERS The two end safety covers blue protect the user from the mechanism used to power the roller assembly Only qualified maintenance or safety personnel should remove the covers for maintenance upkeep or repair DANGER FOR ANY SERVICING ALWAYS UNPLUG THE UNIT BEFORE REMOVING SAFETY COVERS SAFETY SYMBOLS ROTATING PARTS RISK OF INJURY WARNING Hazardous moving parts Keep fingers and other body parts away ELECTRICAL PARTS DANGER OF BEING INJURED BY ELECTRICITY DANGER DO ATTEMPT Access TO this area because of the risk of injury by high voltage Only authorized maintenance OR service technicians SHOULD ATTEMPT repair OF this AREA PREVENTIVE MEASURES Be careful not to feed objects such as staples paper clips and rough or abrasive materials into the nip opening Keep objects such as tools rulers pens markers or knives clear of the nip opening DO NOT leave these items on the table to avoid accidentally feeding them into the machine FEATURES 11 back side both ends 4 5 7
12. ler Depending on the type of inks and materials you use you may need to seal the printed media prior to coating The materials used with the Giclee Coater are UltraCoat Liquid Sealer for non water fast media UltraCoat Liquid Clear Coat UltraCoat Liquid Cleaner Neutralizer Water WARNING This coater is designed for single sided laminating Use for other than these purposes may cause damage to the coater or physical harm to the user WARNING Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this unit without prior written approval will void the user s warranty and will transfer health and safety obligations to the user LIABILITY STATEMENT Details provided in this manual are based on the most current information available However these details may be subject to change at any time Neschen Accutech retains the right to make changes to the construction or design of our products without accepting any responsibility for modifying earlier versions previously delivered CAUTION Pay attention to all passages marked this way This information is vital to preventing user injury and or damage to the unit Failure to follow this information could void the user s warranties and transfer all safety obligations to the user WORKSPACE amp INSTALLATION WORKSPACE Place the unit in a well lit dust free area with plenty of room for laying out wet prints The coater should be level Make sure to place the coater in an area with
13. r technical service please have the Coater serial number available located on the identification plate on the bottom of main housing NESCHEN ACCUTECH TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 65 in x 11 5 8 in x 6 in Each Giclee Coater has a Serial Number Label This 1 65 M x 29 5 cm x 15 25 cm label indicates the model type the electrical 73 14 requirements and the coater serial number important for reference if any servicing is required The Serial 1 85 M x 35 5 x 38 Number Label is located on the bottom of the coating 75 Ibs 165 kg unit 80 Ibs 176 kg 0 020 in 0 5 mm 115 VAC 1A 60Hz 230VACI1A 50Hz 63157 115V 63158 230V ROLLER ASSEMBLY MOTOR ASSEMBLY 1 2 MEYER ROLLER WIRE 5 7000110 ROLL T 7000102 FRONT BAR EXTRUSION 7000122 RAIL EXTRUDED HOSE ASSEMBLY 7000179 1 W BALL VALVE amp CLAMP PLATE ASSEMBLY 10 7000205 1 LEFT SIDE 7000208 ASSEMBLY RIGHT 14 A405100 10 32 NUT 1 1 4 20 KEPS NUT 16 7000210 2 BLACK ZINC 17 7000139 SHELF STAND 1 LEG WELDMENT 18 7000191 1 RIGHT HAND SIDE LEG WELDMENT 19 7000192 1 LEFT HAND SIDE LEG WELDMENT 7000193 1 STAND FRONT CASTER TWIN WHEEL SWIVEL 1 4 20 X 2 5 BHC 7000196 22 7000198 BLACK ZINC SCREW THREAD 23 7000209 18 FRMNG 10 32X3 4 7000175 MOTOR DUAL VOLTAGE 1 PLATE MOUNT
14. unauthorized changes or modifications to this unit without the prior written approval of Neschen Accutech will void the user s warranty and will transfer health and safety obligations to the user All rights are reserved No part of the document may be photocopied reproduced or translated without the prior written consent of Neschen Accutech 11 WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Neschen Accutech Neschen Accutech assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document Nor does it make expressed or implied warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Neschen Accutech shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the furnishing performance or use of this document and the program material which it describes Trademarks Credits Copyright Neschen Accutech 2005 Giclee Coater Model 1371 Technical Service For technical assistance amp service Tel 1 888 490 4232 Customer Service For information and placing orders Tel 1 888 490 4232 Fax 1 410 579 8959 Note Nesc
15. ve the power inlet Use a straight blade screwdriver to slide voltage selector switch all the way right or left to match the supply power The cotrect supply voltage should be visible Failure to have the voltage selector switch in the correct position could result in poor performance or unit damage CAUTION We recommend that the coater be connected to an electrical circuit with a Ground Fault Interrupter GFI circuit breaker oN NESCHEN ACCUTECH SAFETY The Giclee Coater is designed to use water based lacquer only Use of solvent based or other manufacturer s lacquers may damage the machine and void the machines warranty WARNING Whenever using any equipment always follow manufacturers instructions to ensure safe operation Become familiar with all operational controls and ensure that all pre start settings have been established Comply with all safety warning signs labels and instructions Ensure that prior to clean up eye protection clean towels rubber gloves and ventilation devices such as fans are available where appropriate Whenever filling or emptying the lacquer tray eye protection should be worn Ensure that an approved eyewash station is adjacent to the coater Avoid contact with uncured lacquer In case of skin contact use soap and water to clean the skin DANGER Do not use solvents to remove lacquer from the skin Solvents can cause lacquer to penetrate the skin CAUTION Prior to handl
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