EZ Lam 2 Operators Manual
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1.2. This section contains reference drawings and parts list to assist you when ordering parts for your laminator The drawings show only those parts that may be replaced by the dealer Item Part No Description Quantity 1 10091 C CLIP 15 16 DIA 4 2 10092 BUSHING 5 8 x 34 x 8 3 10093 KNOB 14 20 x 114 LONG 2 4 10095 CAP END 4 5 10096 SPRING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 2 6 10033 SWITCH GREEN ROUND 2 7 10100 HUB BRAKE MANDREL 2 8 10101 MANDREL SUPPLY TOP 1 9 10102 GRIPPER CORE MANDREL 2 10 10103 TABLE FEED EASY LAM II 1 11 10104 SHIELD SAFETY EASY LAM II 1 12 10105 HOLDER GLASS HEAT SHIELD 1 13 10106 BAR TIE EASY LAM II 2 14 10108 COVER REAR EASY LAM II 1 15 10110 SHOE HEAT EASY LAM II 2 16 10111 GLASS HEAT SHIELD EASY LAMII 1 17 10343 COVER ROLLER EASY LAM II NEW 1 18 10113 HOLDER ROLLER BUSHING 4 19 10114 ROD IDLER TOP EASY LAM II 1 20 10115 ROD IDLER BOTTOM EASY LAMII 1 21 10116 SUPPORT FRONT FEED TABLE 1 22 10117 SUPPORT REAR FEED TABLE 2 23 10118 MOUNT HEAT SHOE EASY LAM H 8 24 10119 TUBING ROLLER IDLER 2 25 10120 ROLLER TOP FRONT 1 26 10121 ROLLER BOTTOM FRONT 1 27 10129 ROLLER TOP BACK EPDM 1 28 10130 ROLLER BOTTOM BACK 1 29 10125 AXLE GRIPPER 2 30 10126 HOLDER BOTTOM ROLLER BUSH 4 31 10128 MANDREL SUPPLY BOTTOM 1 32 10085 MOTOR EASY LAM II 80MM 1 33 1395 CORD POWER 14 3 1 34 541 TERMINAL BLOCK 6 STATION 1 35 1172 FUSE HOLDER HTB 34I 1 36 1170 FEET RUBBER LARGE 4 19
3. TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Messages and Electrical Safeguards 3 4 Introduction ana AEN ka E RE pa 5 SPeCHICQtIonS CEDE ed 3 Initial SEND ee 6 8 NS u u e ee COINDODSDISS ost 6 e Motor SW a 6 e Reverse SWIUCh use certet eire n ete rire br ER RR TOES 6 Heater swicch u aa aaa rte IR ERE REA adi wade 8 Heatdindicator Lieht us iae dia 8 Loading Laminating Film onto 8 0 Threading Laminating Pm esse 9 12 Adjusting Mandrel Film 12 13 Setting Heat Shoe Temperature 13 14 Damian er ee er a 14 15 A Lade 15 16 E aa ene pan eae EA 17 gt Cleaning the Heat Shoes Laminator Rollers 17 gt Removing Wrap arounds 18 IN aan een 18 O EN 18 Parts List and IHllustrationsS IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES AND ELECTRICAL SAFEGUARDS For your protection do not connect the laminator to electrical power or attempt to operate it until you have read these instructions completely Keep these instructions in a convenient location for future reference This instruction manual and labels affixe
4. both 1 5 and 3 mil thicknesses Paper and card stock up to 1 16 1 6mm thick may be laminated without adjusting the feed rollers The Easy Lam will accept 5 mil film 1f the machine was purchased with the 5 mil switch only Your Easy Lam II is preset at the factory for most applications so any adjustments should be minor A thermometer provides continual indication of the heat shoe temperature which may be adjusted as needed SPECIFICATIONS Plastic Width Up to 27 68 6cm Plastic Thickness 1 5 mil and 3 mil 37 and 75 micron 5 mil 125 micron with 5 mil option switch only Maximum Roll Length 1 5 mil 1 000 feet 304 8 meters 3 mil 500 feet 152 4 meters 5 mil 250 feet 76 2 meters Speed 5 feet per minute 1 64m minute Net Weight 91 Ibs 41 kg Power Requirements 120VAC 60Hz 1840 watts UL 220VAC available INITIAL SETUP Unpacking Before unpacking the unit inspect the shipping container for signs of damage Notify the carrier and your dealer immediately if any damage is noted CAUTION The laminator weighs approximately 91 lbs Use two people when removing the laminator from the shipping container NOTE We recommend saving the packaging in case you have to return the unit Components Figure 1 shows the location of the major components and controls of the Easy Lam II You should become familiar with these before operating the laminator Motor Switch This switch provides
5. Item Part No Description Quantity 37 1182 FUSE 15AMP MDA 15 1 38 1242 HEATER TUBULAR EASY LAM II 4 39 10415 RELAY SOLID STATE 25 AMP 1 40 10358 SPROCKET MOTOR EASY LAM II 1 41 2801 SPROCKET 22T STEEL 1 42 10371 SPROCKET 25821 625 BORE 1 44 10232 SWITCH MOTOR REVERSE 1 EASY LAM II 45 10282 COVER SIDE LEFT EASY LAM II 1 46 10315 COVER SIDE RIGHT EASY LAM II 1 47 10303 SUPPORT SIDE LEFT MOLD 1 48 10304 SUPPORT SIDE RIGHT MOLD if 49 10318 LABEL EASY LAM II 1 50 10319 BRIDGE ROLLER EASY LAM II I 51 8107 ALUM ROD THERMOSTAT 1 52 4369 LABEL INCREASE 1 53 134 TEST SHEET ROLL LAMS 1 54 1270 LABEL CAUTION HOT 1 55 1294 LABEL LOADING INSTRUCTIONS 1 56 1319 LIGHT INDICATOR RED 120V 1 37 10324 CHAIN ROLLER DRIVE EASY LAMI 1 58 524 STRAIN RELIEF BUSHING LGE 1 59 555 THERMOMETER ROLL LAM 1 60 560 THERMOSTAT HTU 428 EZ 1 61 573 THERMOSTAT MOUNT 1 62 ZIPCUT ZIPPY CUTTER STOCK K353 1 63 1263 KNOB 2 64 354 KNOB THERMOSTAT 1 65 10322 GUIDE FEED TABLE EASY LAM II 1 66 10323 NUT LOCKING FEED TABLE 2 67 10325 BLOCK IDLER SPROCKET 1 69 10327 SET SCREW MODIFIED EASY LAM 4 70 10815 SPROCKET IDLER MIGHTYLAM 1 71 10333 BUSHING SUPPLY MANDREL 2 72 10337 SPRING ROLLER EASY LAM II 4 73 10340 SCREW 4 40 x 5 16 BHCS 5 75 10349 RECTIFIER EASY LAM II 1 76 10350 BOLT SHOULDER x Ya 1 20 21 22 RIGHT HOUSING 23 LEFT HOUSING 123 WvH5VIO SNIHIM HIAS ABAJA L 24
6. above Setting Heat Shoe Temperature The laminator temperature should be adjusted according to the film thickness and the item being laminated See recommended temperature settings from your film supplier Keep in mind that different brands of laminating film may require different temperatures 1 Turn the heater switch on 2 Use the thermostat adjustment knob black knob on the left side of the laminator to adjust the temperature of the heat shoes 13 3 Turn the knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease the temperature If reducing the temperature wait several minutes for the heat to drop to the desired operating temperature When increasing temperature the indicator lamp will come on as the laminator is heating up and go off when it reaches the set temperature Wait 10 minutes between each adjustment before using the laminator This will let the heat stabilize 4 Check the thermometer to see if the desired temperature has been reached You may have to make a few minor adjustments before optimum temperature is set Most laminating film laminates within a given temperature range so an exact temperature reading is not necessary Laminating 1 When the motor is first turned on allow 6 of film to clear heat shoes for best laminating results 2 Be sure the heaters have been turned on and are at the proper temperature CAUTION Do not allow the temperature to exceed 350 F as this could cause the la
7. apping around the Pull Rollers Refer to Cleaning the Heat Shoes and Laminating Rollers in order to remove a wrap around If the film cannot be pulled out of the back of the machine leave the motor switch on and use the reverse switch on the back of the machine to reverse the rollers so the film can be pulled up and out the front of the machine CAUTION The Heat Shoes are hot Please use caution when cleaning the rollers or Heat Shoes or when removing wrap arounds Warranty Y our laminator is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the original purchase date In the event of a defect in material or workmanship the manufacturer or its authorized dealer will repair or replace at their option the laminator This warranty does not cover rollers that have been damaged due to improper usage The manufacturer makes no other warranty stated or implied except as stated above Return Policy If your laminator is not operating properly first review the Operating Instructions and Troubleshooting Guide If the malfunction cannot be corrected contact your local dealer for instructions Be sure to have your machine serial number and date of purchase handy If the laminator must be returned to the dealer proper packaging and freight charges are your responsibility Shipping damages as a result of improper packaging are not covered under the terms of this warranty 18 PARTS LIST AND ILLUSTRATIONS
8. d to the laminator are important safety messages Read these messages carefully For Your Safety gt gt Save these Operating Instructions for later use Keep hands long hair clothing and other loose articles such as jewelry and ties away from laminator s moving parts Do not touch the heat shoes while the laminator power is turned on Allow shoes to cool completely before touching Do not use the laminator for other than its intended purpose Place the laminator on a stable cart stand or table A laminator placed on an unstable surface may fall causing serious bodily injury or damage to the unit Move the laminator with caution Quick stops excessive force or uneven floor surfaces may cause the laminator and cart to overturn Do not insert items or objects other than recommended laminating material Do not store liquids or flammable material near laminator that may spill or cause electrical shock or fire damage The laminator should be operated only from the type of power source indicated in these Operating Instructions and on the data plate located on the rear panel of the laminator The three pronged grounding plug is a safety feature and will fit only into a grounding type power outlet If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet contact a qualified electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not leave the laminator power on overnight Unplug the laminator at the end of the day Unplu
9. g the laminator before moving it or when it is not in use for an extended period of time as a precaution against the possibility of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard Do not operate the laminator with a damaged power supply cord or plug or after 1t malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner gt gt Keep the power cord away from hot or wet surfaces Do not overload electrical outlets beyond their capacity as this can result in fire or electrical shock This unit is rated at 15 amps and should be the only item plugged into a 20 amp branch circuit Adjust only those controls that are specified in these Operating Instructions Do not attempt to service or repair the laminator yourself Unplug the laminator from the electrical outlet and contact an authorized service representative under any of the following conditions e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed e If liquid has been spilled into the laminator or it has been exposed to water e If the laminator has been subjected to excessive jarring through being dropped or bumped e If the laminator does not operate normally when following the operating instructions e KEEP THE LAMINATOR OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Easy Lam II Roll Laminator This unit is designed to provide years of trouble free service The Easy Lam will accept rolls of laminating film up to 27 wide in
10. he core gripper spring will cause the core gripper to grab the film so the tension adjustment knob will tighten the tension on the film gt Make sure film is aligned from left to right on top and bottom mandrels when loading film See Figure 2a Figure 2 CORE GRIPPER TENSIO ADJUSTMEN KNO FILM UJ 4 Figure 2a KNOB amp SPRING TOP SUPPLY ROLL TOP MANDREL LOWER SUPPLY ROLL BOTTOM MANDREL Threading Laminating Film These instructions apply to poly in film rolls shiny side out dull side in 1 For the top supply roll place the mandrel ends into the slots on the top of the laminator If you are facing the front of the laminator the film should unwind toward you from the bottom of the roll as in Figure 3 Figure 3 2 Pull 6 12 of film from the top roll Pass the film under the idler bar and safety shield and over the heat shoes Make sure the shiny side of the film is against the shoes See Figure 5 and 6 3 For the bottom supply roll remove the feed table Place the mandrel ends into position in the lower mandrel holder slots If you are facing the front of the laminator the film should unwind away from you from the bottom of the rollers as shown in Figure 4 Figure 4 4 Pull 6 12 of film from the bottom roll Pass it under the lower idler bar You can drop down the lower idler bar to give you more clearance After doing so return the idler bar to
11. hot please refer to the video Adjusting Mandrel Film Tension Each type of laminating film has different characteristics and may require laminator adjustment The tension should be set so that the film moves over the heat shoes without wrinkles as the film enters the laminator Best results are obtained if tension adjustments are made while the unit is at operating temperature If any adjustments are required use the following procedure 1 Switch the heaters on Wait 30 35 minutes for the heat shoes to reach operating temperature The heat indicator will turn off when the set temperature is reached You can check the temperature by reading the thermometer located on the right side of the laminator 2 When the unit is first turned on it will need to sit 30 35 minutes for nip rollers to reach proper laminating temperature 3 Press the motor switch to the on position 4 Locate the knob on the right side of the top supply mandrel See Figure 7 Turn the knob to adjust the tension clockwise to increase 12 counterclockwise to decrease until the film passes over the top heat shoe without wrinkles and the web between the laminating and pull rollers is tight Note This adjustment should require only slight turn If increased too much you may stall the drive motor Figure 7 TENSION ADJUSTMENT KNOB 5 If necessary locate the knob on the right side of the bottom supply mandrel and adjust the tension as in Step 3
12. its upper position for 10 running the machine If the idler bar is not in the upper position you will not be able to properly adjust roll film tension Drape the film from the bottom roll over the film from the top roll Use a piece of tape to hold film in place See Figure 3 and 6 NOTE The shiny side of the film must always go against the heat shoes CAUTION The heat shoes reach a temperature of up to 350 F Do not touch the surface of the heat shoes Figure 5 TOP SUPPLY FILM ES NIP ROLLERS FEED CARD P BOTTOM SUPPLY FILM Figure 6 DULL SIDE UPPER IDLER ET ROLLERS BOTTOM QA PULL ROLLERS SUPPLY ROLL LOWER IDLER TOP SUPPLY ROLL e FEED gt SHINY SIDE 5 Turn the motor switch to the on position to start the rollers 6 Push a piece of thin letter sized cardboard against the film so that it 15 centered between the two heat shoes Push the cardboard and film into the nip rollers See Figure 5 7 When the feed card has completely exited the Pull Rollers at the rear of the laminator turn the motor switch off Make sure both webs of film have cleared the pull rollers and have not wrapped around the rollers 8 Replace the feed table 9 If you are ready to laminate the green heat switch should be in the on position and the red heat indicator should have gone off 10 If you are changing film while the machine is
13. minating PROBLEM Laminator is inoperative Motor does not run and the indicator lights are out ACTION Unit may be unplugged Ensure that your circuit breaker has not tripped Fuse may have blown Replace the fuse in back next to the power cord with 15amp BUSS MDA 15 PROBLEM Laminating film and item being laminated move through the laminator erratically 15 ACTION PROBLEM ACTION PROBLEM ACTION PROBLEM ACTION PROBLEM ACTION Check the thickness of item to be laminated Maximum thickness is 1 16 1 6mm Clean heat shoes of residual adhesive Refer to the MAINTENANCE section for cleaning instructions Plastic is not bonding to the item or to itself at the edges Make sure heat shoes and rollers are at the proper operating temperature and have had time to warm up Wrinkles appear on the laminated items running parallel with the outside edges Increase roller tension on top and or bottom supply rolls Reduce heat shoe temperature Clean heat shoes of residual adhesive See MAINTENANCE section for cleaning instructions Blistering of the film appears over the item or along the edge Reduce the temperature on the heat shoes If the red heat indicator light remains on after this adjustment is made disconnect the power supply and contact your dealer Clean laminating rollers See MAINTENANCE section for cleaning instructions Laminated material curls after leaving pull roller
14. minating film to melt on the heat shoes 3 Adjust the paper guide on the feed table so that the right edge of the item will enter the laminator at the desired position 4 Press the motor switch to the on position The film will begin moving through the laminator 5 When you begin laminating after the film has been sitting on the heat shoes for a while you should let about 6 of the film run through the machine before you insert an item to be laminated 6 After clear laminating film exits the pull rollers at the rear of the machine you may slide the first item to be laminated into the laminator with the right edge along the paper guide 14 NOTE You may want to run a test lamination first as any item that passes between the heat shoes will be laminated and cannot be recovered until it exits the rear of the laminator 7 Additional items may be fed in sequence keeping enough distance between sheets for trimming 8 After the last item has exited the pull rollers turn the motor switch off 9 Use the zippy cutter to cut across the film to remove the laminated items from the unit 10 The Easy Lam has mounting capability up to 3 16 Please refer to the video for instructions 11 The 5 mil option switch is a factory installed option which gives the user the capability of laminating 5 mil laminate Troubleshooting The following guide will assist you with most problems that may be encountered when la
15. power to the motor If the switch is pressed to the on position the rollers move the plastic film and laminating material through the unit Reverse Switch This toggle switch is found on the back of the machine When this switch is pressed to the REV upper position and the motor switch is on the rollers move in the reverse direction This is useful for clearing film from the rollers Figure 1 HOLIMS S HOLIMS 3JO NO YOLON 30100 3181 0333 JaaNGNASHL mos AlddNS H3 401 YOLYOIONI LAH TSYONYA 3015 SIHL T38v1 3S 3H2NI M SON INIMHUSAPOY Ow 18 JOHS dol 54340 13 5 AL34wS 5 3719901 HOLIN 3514 403 43MOd Heater Switch This switch turns power on and off to the top and bottom heat shoe Switch will light up in the on position Heat Indicator Light This light goes on when the heat switch 15 first turned on and then remains on until the heat shoe reaches the operating temperature After that point the light will go on and off periodically as the thermostat cycles Loading Laminating Film onto Mandrels Slide film with a one inch core onto the mandrel as in Figure 2 Note that one mandrel is labeled TOP and the other BOTT for bottom They are not interchangeable When sliding roll of film onto mandrel you must push the core gripper to the flat position When core gripper is inside the core t
16. s Adjust tension If laminated item curls upwards reduce top roller tension If item curls downward reduce bottom roller tension Clean heat shoes of residual adhesive as this may cause drag on one side Refer to MAINTENANCE section for cleaning instructions 16 Maintenance This section contains instructions for cleaning and maintaining your laminator These procedures should be performed at regular intervals to help ensure the trouble free operation of your laminator Cleaning the Heat Shoes and Laminator Rollers The Heat Shoes and Laminating Rollers should be cleaned of any residual adhesive whenever the film does not pass smoothly over their surfaces NOTE The surface of the Heat Shoes is Teflon coated and must only be cleaned using a soft cloth The Heat Shoes can easily be damaged by sharp or abrasive objects 1 Unplug the unit 2 Allow the Heat Shoes to cool 3 Remove the Feed Table 4 Cut the plastic film at the top and bottom mandrels 5 Turn the Motor Switch on and pull the film out of the back of the machine 6 Turn the Motor Switch off 7 Use a soft cloth or a teflon scrub pad moistened with alcohol to remove any residue from the Teflon surface of the Heat Shoes and Laminating Rollers 8 Allow the Heat Shoes and Laminating Rollers to dry before re threading the film 17 Removing Wrap arounds When laminating with thinner gauges of films there is the possibility of the film wr
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