44/62 Ultra Plus - Neschen Americas
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1. Figure 13 Figure 14 No release liner With release liner e When using a laminate on the bottom repeat the above procedure for the bottom supply shaft e Stick the lower web on the upper web figure 15 16 or 17 Figure 15 Figure 16 No release liner With release liner Application Processes 19 g Figure 17 Alternative way for webbing film on the bottom unwind e Use the provided leaderboard to push the film s through the nip figure 18 or 19 Figure 18 Figure 19 Refer to the following sections for specific webbing diagrams based on the process you are performing 20 Application Processes 6 3 Feeding images To aid feeding images the laminator is provided with an Image Guide This device can be positioned in front of the top roller and it prevents the images from interrupting the photoelectric eyes When changing the roller nip the Image Guide moves together with the top roller To position the Image Guide place it on the brackets as shown in figure 20 and align the slots with the screwhead and push it completely towards the top roller 6 3 1 How to feed images Figure 20 For good results the process requires that the images be fed through correctly The leading edge of each image must be flat all the way across or any wrinkles or creases in the image will show when encapsulated perhaps even magnified To aid feeding the leading edge shou2. bag as described on the outside of the box 2 Pick the box behind the laminator which contains the stand parts 3 Mount the LH side part of the stand as shown in next figure The LH part is recognizable by a spring utility on the bracket Use two serrated washers and two socket screws M6x16 see fig 2 Do not tighten the screws completely Figure 2 4 Mount the RH part of the stand onto the laminator as shown in figure 3 Use the serrated washers and the socket screws M6x16 Do not tighten these screws completely Figure 3 Unpacking and Installation 9 5 Finally mount the middle part between the LH and RH parts Use two serrated washers and two socket screws M6x16 Do not tighten these screws completely Figure 4 6 Taking care to align the top of the LH stand so that it is parallel with the blue plastic cover and there is a small gap 1 2 mm between the blue cover and the stand tighten the 2 screws that hold the stand to the machine 7 Taking care to align the top of the RH stand so that it is parallel with the blue plastic cover and there is a small gap 1 2 mm between the blue cover and the stand tighten the 2 screws that hold the stand to the machine 8 When all of the above steps have been completed in sequence then tighten the 6 screws that hold the tie bar to the RH and LH stand 9 Lift the laminator from the pallet and position it onto it s castors 10 Make sure that the stand legs do n
3. cause lsolution _ The power LED does not there is no power check if the power cable is come on when the machine plugged into the mains wall is switched on outlet check the fuse located on the rear side LED power is flashing the voltage from the Machine voltage 115V supplier is too low the incoming voltage must be between 90 130V AC Machine voltage 230V the incoming voltage must be between 200 250V AC LED Forward and reverse Drive motor is in the machine is in overload are flashing overload restart the machine List any output problem that the user can change setting to correct State for any solutions if ONLY authorized maintenance personnel must do this For technical assistance please contact your technical service representative see front cover 30 Troubleshooting 9 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Decal An image that has been laminated on top either heat activated or pressure sensitive with an adhesive backing Heat Activated Laminates Laminates with a dry adhesive that is activated when heat is applied Once applied to an image the adhesive forms a strong bond adhering the laminate and the image together In Feed The side of the laminator from which images are fed Leader Board A piece of foam board about 4 x 2 inches used to push films into the nip Also used for mounting or pre coating boards to prevent adhesive from getting onto the rollers and sealing edges Mil Refers to the thicknes
4. pulled away The image must be held against the roller while the board feeds through to prevent wrinkles As the process becomes more familiar the speed of the laminator may be increased to make the process more efficient 287 Take care that the release liner does not trip the optical safety system Note Only hard boards PVG Polystyrene MDF hard board etc that are of the same thickness as the nip settings should be used otherwise damage to the rollers can occur 24 Application Processes 6 7 Encapsulating This process involves completely sealing an image between two heat activated films Once the machine reaches the operating temperature the laminator may be stopped the top roller raised and webbed as per the following photographs and diagrams refer to the Temperature Speed chart on page 16 for settings and recommended film combinations Preparation Note Check if the film widths of the lower and upper web are the same It is advisable to use slightly wider films compared to the print width This way the print can be trimmed with a border and not too much film waste is generated Mount rolls onto the unwind shafts with adhesive facing you Web as follows 1 Remove the image guide and the infeed table 2 Pull the film evenly over the top roller and across the face of the rollers 3 Split the film from the release liner and pull the film evenly across the face of the rollers 4 Pull the film up from the botto
5. that matches the Pouch Board thickness 6 Slowly insert the Pouch Board into the inlet opening Ensure that the Pouch Board will enter centered and straight A gentle push may be required to start the board into the machine Hold the edges of the Pouch board until it is engaged and the laminator begins pulling it on its own 7 The Pouch Board will feed through the Laminator and automatically exit at the rear of the unit 8 CAUTION The pouch board will be hot Allow it to lie flat while cooling on Note If there is any dirt or adhesive on the surface of the board it can be removed by dampening a lint free cloth with ISO Propyl Alcohol IPA and wiping the surface WARNING ALWAYS USE CARE WHEN USING IPA IPA IS VERY FLAMMABLE THE FLASH POINT OF IPA IS 11C 51 8F THE SELF I GNITION TEMPERATURE IS 400C 752F Application Processes 27 6 11 Encapsulating with a ProSEAL Flexible Pouch using a ProSEAL Carrier Board 1 Refer to the instruction sheet packed with each box of ProSEAL Flexible Pouches for specific instructions on encapsulating 2 Also refer to the instruction sheet for information on Compatible Media Process Conditions and Technical Information 3 The ProSEAL Flexible Pouch consists of two pieces of film that are hinged at one end along a short side Separate the two pieces starting at the end opposite the hinge Take care not to break the hinged seal 4 Insert the article to be laminated in the p
6. 44 62 Ultra Plus Laminator User manual 7001507 Rev 4 July 2007 INTRODUCTION We would like to thank you for purchasing a Seal 44 62 Ultra Plus designed to give you many years of reliable service By following the guidelines outlined in this manual for proper care and use you can depend on many years of trouble free profitability from your investment Your 44 62 Ultra Plus laminator meets the CE Machinery Safety Directive 89 392 EEG including 91 368 EEC 93 44 EEC and 93 68 EEC and is ETL listed UL 1950 EN60950 Statement of intended use The 44 62 Ultra Plus laminator has been designed to be used with Seal materials When used with this products you are able to mount mount and laminate and encapsulate prints in one step Your machine has not been tested with any other materials and is not recommend for use with products other than Seal supplies WARNING THIS MACHINE IS DESIGNED FOR MOUNTING AND LAMINATING ANY USE OTHER THAN THE INTENDED MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE OR PHYSICAL HARM TO THE USER Liability Statement The details given in this manual are based on the most recent information available to us They may be subject to change in the future We retain the right to make changes to the construction or the design of our products without accepting any responsibility for modifying earlier versions previously delivered Standardized Symbols IESE Passages marked this way offer an idea tip or other informati
7. Grasp the nip knob with your right hand and push in approximately Ya 6mm to the left Once the knob has disengaged from the stop it may be rotated forward or backward clockwise or counter clockwise as viewed from the right hand side of the unit until the desired value is opposite the window at the base of the knob Releasing the knob so that it moves back to the right and clicks into place will set the rollers for use The measurements on the knob correspond to the Pouch board thickness There is also fully closed stop for film only applications Note For non standard substrate thickness select the next lowest nip setting i e 7mm board select 1 6mm nip 4 5 Image guide storage place When not in use the Image Guide can be stored in the stand Sy ene ES Tv Figure 9 Unit description 15 5 PROCESS CONTROL SHEET products Speed Recommended SEAL products Speed Temp Application Recommended SEAL products Speed Speed For best results encapsulation applications are recommended for dual heated roller operation only NOTE in some applications the performance of pressure sensitive films amp adhesives can be improved by applying them warm 125F 50C Only available in Europe Only available in the US Figure 10 6 APPLICATION PROCESSES 6 1 Loading the machine The following steps outline the basic procedure that have to be used for loading materials webbing the laminator and settin
8. LASH POINT OF IPA IS 11C 51 8F THE SELF I GNITION TEMPERATURE IS 400C 752F 28 Application Processes 7 MAINTENANCE amp CLEANING Cleaning of the Machine The equipment must be disconnected from the mains before cleaning The laminator may be cleaned by the operator with a lint free cloth lightly dampen with a mild soap and water solution Spray on cleaners are not to be used No part of the machine is to be immersed in water or other liquids Do not use an abrasive cleaner which can damage the painted surfaces Do not allow water or liquids to enter the electrical circuits which may cause personal injury and or damage the equipment when power is applied Cleaning the roller procedure Use the Image roll cleaner to remove the excess adhesive from the rollers This is best done with the rollers hot When cleaning the upper roller place a piece of scrap foam board under the roller to prevent the removed adhesive remnants from falling onto the lower roller Note For adhesive that is difficult to remove allow the rollers to cool and use isopropyl alcohol IPA and a clean lint free cloth Never pour isopropyl alcohol IPA directly onto the unit WARNING ALWAYS USE CARE WHEN USING IPA IPA IS VERY FLAMMABLE THE FLASH POINT OF IPA IS 11 51 8F THE SELF I GNITION TEMPERATURE IS 400C 752 Maintenance amp Cleaning 29 8 TROUBLESHOOTING List of common problems and solutions that the user can correct Problem
9. ST BE TAKEN NOT TO HAVE LOOSE CLOTHING LONG HAIR JEWELLERY AND FINGERS PINCHED BETWEEN THE PULL ROLLERS AT THE REAR SIDE OF THE MACHINE The rotation of the rollers will stop when e The photoelectric eyes in front of the main rollers are interrupted Note This does NOT happen when the foot switch is used slow mode e Anemergency stop button is pressed e The foot switch is pressed for a short moment e Excessive unwind tensions are set the motor will be shut off electronically press the stop button on the control panel to reset e The stop button on the control panel is pressed 14 Unit description 4 3 Unwind brakes Tighten the supply brake so that it applies sufficient tension to laminate Turning the knurled collar in a clockwise direction increases the breaking tension applied on the laminate Turning the collar counter clockwise decreases the tension The best setting for the brake tension is determinate by the materials you are using and is learned through experience 4 4 Roller nip settings Whenever you mount onto a board etc it is important to adjust the rollers to create a gap nearly equal to the thickness of the board being used This is done so that anything passing between the rollers will receive the right amount of pressure and prevent damage to the roller s rubber surface and possibly the board How to set the nip Determine the thickness of the board that you will use for mounting Adjust the nip setting
10. e using the leaderboard 6 Replace the infeed table 7 ALWAYS INSTALL THE IMAGE GUIDE Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 YOU ARE NOW READY TO FEED IMAGES 22 Application Processes 6 5 Decaling without liner Preparation Select the films that you will use on the top and bottom of the images it is advisable to use slightly wider width films compared to the print width This way the print can be trimmed with a border so as to reduce waste but be enough to leave a border Place the material rolls into the machine with the adhesive facing you Web as follows Figure 24 Figure 25 Linerless films 1 Pull the film down from the upper unwind position and place the film evenly over the top roller Pull the film from the lower unwind position and stick them together on the top roller Press the laminates into the nip using the provided leader board Replace the infeed table ALWAYS INSTALL THE IMAGE GUIDE a gt YOU ARE NOW READY TO FEED IMAGES Application Processes 23 6 6 Mounting This process involves mounting down previously prepared decals onto a substrate No films or adhesives are used in this process To perform this process it is necessary to remove the Image Guide you can store the Image Guide in the machine stand See fig 9 6 6 1 To mount decals onto a substrate Place the mounting board on a flat surface Lay your image face down on the mounting board and expose approximat
11. ely 25 mm 1 of the adhesive by peeling back the release paper along one of the edges Fold the release paper back making an even crease Turn the image over and carefully position the exposed adhesive edge of the image squarely onto the board Once positioned correctly press the image firmly down onto the exposed adhesive from the centre toward the edges to ensure smooth surface This is the edge that will be fed into the rollers first Ensure that the nip setting of the rollers corresponds to the board thickness Push the edge of the board into the rollers and depress the foot switch until the board and image are just caught by the nip Flip the un tacked portion of the image over the top roller with one hand so that the release paper can be peeled off the image with the other hand Depress the foot switch to feed the board through the rollers At this point continuous run can be selected by pressing one of the speed settings 887 Take care that the rollers do not grab the liner When the end of the board is near the nip you may want to slow the machine down To do this just press the foot switch to enter slow mode Releasing the foot switch will stop the machine Remove the mounted image from the rear of the laminator and trim it if necessary If the board is accidentally sent in too far at first the release liner will get caught and will be impossible to pull back In this case stop and reverse the motor until the liner can be
12. g the brake tension for the materials you will be using To load and unload the material shafts it is necessary to access the machine from the rear side Select the film s that you will use on the top and bottom of the images it is advisable to use slightly wider width films compared to the print width This way the print can be trimmed with a border so as to reduce waste but be enough to leave a border 887 Always work in the center of the machine Check which temperature setting has to be used for your materials see figure 10 Figure 11 6 1 1 Loading film onto a machine equipped with the interlock bracket e Remove the desired supply shaft top or bottom by pushing the interlock bracket 1 in the upper position and sliding the autogrip shaft to the right against the spring pressure e Release the interlock bracket when the shaft is completely to the right e Lift the shaft out of the laminator e Slide the shaft into a material roll Ensure that the rubber blocking cords are on the top and bottom of the shaft for easy loading Application Processes 17 Figure 12 6 1 2 Loading film onto a machine equipped with the cam lock system e Remove the desired supply shaft top or bottom by moving the cam handle 1 down to the open position e Lift the autogrip shaft out of the laminator e Slide the shaft into a material roll Ensure that the rubber blocking cords are on the top and bottom of the shaft for easy loadi
13. images 21 6 3 1 How to feed images 21 6 4 Laminating and adhesive coating Decaling 22 6 5 Decaling without liner 23 6 6 Mounting 24 6 6 1 To mount decals onto a substrate 24 6 7 Encapsulating 25 6 8 Pre Coating 26 6 9 Mounting using a ProSEAL Mounting Board 26 6 10 Mounting and Lamination using a ProSEAL pouch Board 27 6 11 Encapsulating with a ProSEAL Flexible Pouch using a ProSEAL Carrier Board 28 7 Maintenance amp Cleaning 29 8 Troubleshooting 30 9 Glossary of Terms 31 10 Limited Warranty 32 11 Index 33 4 Table of Contents 1 SPECIFICATIONS 1 1 Technical Specifications Imperial Metric Max Working Width processes up to 50C 44 Ultra 44 maximum 1118 mm max 62 Ultra 62 maximum 1574 mm max processes up to 125 44 Ultra 42 maximum 1067 mm max 62 Ultra 60 maximum 1523 mm max Max Speed Plus 7 ft min 2 13 m min S 7 ft min 2 13 m min C 14 ft min 4 26 m min Temperature settings Off ambient temp Off ambient temp 125f 195F 250F 500 90C 120T Dimensions HxWxD 44 Ultra 43 7 x58 3 x22 1110x1480x560 mm 62 Ultra 43 7 x76 3 x22 1110x1940x560 mm Shipping dimensions HxWxD 44 Ultra 28 4 x63 x24 8 720x1600x630 mm 62 Ultra 28 4 x81 x24 8 720x2060x630 mm Weight Net Weight 44 Ultra 222 lbs 101 kg 62 Ultra 297 Ibs 140 kg Shipping Weight 44 Ultra 331 Ibs 135 kg 62 Ultra 416 Ibs 189 kg Maximum roll diameter Unwind 6 3 160 mm Release liner wind up 4 100mm Maximum roll weight Un
14. inland Europe the following is applicable I i I lJ I France Germany The Netherlands Belgium Portugal Spain Use the provided Schuko plug 6 Specifications 2 SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 1 Safety symbols used on the equipment ROTATING PARTS MECHANICAL HAZARD FAILURE TO USE CAUTION NEAR EXPOSED ROLLERS COULD RESULT IN PHYSICAL INJURY BE CAREFUL THAT ITEMS SUCH AS LOOSE CLOTHING LONG HAIR AND JEWELRY DO NOT BECOME ENTANGLED IN ROTATING PARTS HOT OBJECTS FIRE HAZARD THE LAMINATOR CONTAINS A HEATED TOP ROLLER WHICH MAY REACH TEMPERATURES OF 135C 275F THER EISA DANGER OF SEVERE BURNS IF THE HEATED TOP ROLLER IS TOUCHED DURING USE Figure 1 2 2 Emergency stop buttons There are two buttons they are located on the top of the left and right plastic covers of the machine The Emergency stop buttons shut down the rotation of the rollers and should only be used in case of an emergency Once pressed these buttons lock and they must be rotated to be reset before the machine can be used again Safety Important Safeguards 7 3 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION Please read and fully understand the entire manual before proceeding to use your laminator 3 1 Ambient Conditions The following environmental conditions are ideal for the best operation of the laminator Ambient Temperature The best temperature for the 44 62 Ultra Plus is between 16 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F Do not expose the laminato
15. ld also be straight Feed the image into the machine ensuring that the edge is parallel to the roller To help this the edge of the image can be seen through the windows in the image guide which is in front of the rollers Note Do not stop the motor while an image is being finished as this can cause marks in the output Application Processes 21 6 4 Laminating and adhesive coating Decaling This process involves sandwiching an image between either a hot or cold laminate on the face of the image and a pressure sensitive adhesive on the rear This process can be used to create self adhesive images for mounting down onto various substrates Once the machine reaches the operating temperature the top roller may be raised and webbed as per the following diagrams Refer to the Temperature Speed chart on the front side of the machine and in the manual for settings and recommended film combinations Decal process with liner Over laminate on top and Pressure sensitive mounting on bottom Linered films Pull the film down from the top unwind position 1 Split the film from the release liner flip the liner back fig 21 and pull the film evenly across the face of the rollers 2 Place the wind up idler into the brackets 3 Place the scrape core on the idler and the top roller 4 Attach the liner onto the scrape core using a piece of tape 5 Push the films all the way through the machin
16. m unwind station and over the face of the top laminating roller The films will then heat and stick together Note Keep the film under tension turning the top unwind manually to prevent the photoelectric eyes being tripped 5 Place the feed table into position and set the roller nip to 1 16 2mm to accommodate for the thickness of the leaderboard Note Use the 2mm thick leader board supplied with the machine 6 Depress the foot switch and then using the provided leader board push the films into the nip of the rollers Using the foot switch advance the leader between the pull rollers until the end comes out of the pull rollers Release the foot pedal and set the nip knob to Omm 7 Moving to the rear of the laminator with the film and leaderboard hanging out of the machine cut off the leaderboard from the front of the laminator run the film until the output is wrinkle free Best results will be obtained when the film unwind tension is zero or very light Wrinkles visible on the roller face do not show on the output 8 Refit the image guide on the infeed table YOU ARE NOW READY TO FEED IMAGES Application Processes 25 6 8 Pre Coating This process is used to coat substrates with a self adhesive coating onto which images can be mounted The same process is used to create a carrier board sled Preparation Mount the roll of self wound pressure sensitive adhesive onto the top unwind of the laminator with the exp
17. n 0 and 7ft min on the heated machines and between 0 and 4 26 m min 0 and 14ft min on the cold machine Pressing the key runs the rollers in forward direction pressing the key reverses the direction of the rollers The stop key stops the roller movement Unit description 13 4 2 1 Slow mode The machine has a slow mode which can be activated by pressing the foot switch To maintain slow mode keep the foot switch pressed WARNING ONCE THE MACHINE IS RUNNING IN SLOW MODE INTERRUPTING THE PHOTOELECTRIC EYES DOES NOT STOP THE MACHINE AN AUDIBLE BEEP WILL BE HEARD AND THE ROLLER SPEED WILL BE DECREASED RELEASING THE FOOT SWITCH WILL STOP THE MACHINE Changing from slow mode to normal running mode without stopping to prevent stop marks on the substrate e During slow mode keep the foot switch pressed press the forward button on the control panel The machine will run at the pre set speed e Next release the foot switch e Finally release the f forward button 1887 Changing from normal mode to slow mode without stopping e Press the foot switch Note Releasing the foot switch will stop the machine 4 2 2 Reversing the machine To reverse the rotation of the rollers press the reverse button As long as the button is pressed the machine will run in reverse direction at a speed of 0 6 m min for heated machines and 1 2 m min for cold machines Releasing the button will stop the machine WARNING CARE MU
18. nators that prove defective in materials or workmanship within the applicable warranty period will be repaired or at our option replaced without charge The applicable warranty shall be one year from date of purchase with the exception of silicone roll coverings that will be six months from date of purchase This warranty does not apply if it is found that at any time the equipment has not been used for its intended purpose Original consumer purchaser means the person whom first purchased the product covered by this warranty other than for purpose of resale The warranty extends to and is enforceable by only 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 For more information regarding this warranty please contact your distributor ATTENTION 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 ATTENTION ANY UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS UNIT WITHOUT OUR PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL WILL VOID THE USER S WARRANTY AND WILL TRANSFER HEALTH AND SAFETY OBLIGATIONS TO THE USER Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
19. ng CAUTION Take care that the ends of the shaft do not become damaged during the loading and unloading 6 1 3 Loading the unwind shaft into a machine equipped with the interlock bracket e Place the shaft including the material into the laminator by inserting it onto the left hand supply shaft holder e Push the interlock bracket see figure 11 upward with your finger before sliding the autogrip shaft further e Press against the spring pressure until you can place the other end of the shaft onto the RH holder and onto the left hand side holder e Center the material roll in the laminator e Rotate the unwind shaft until it locks onto the unwind brake 6 1 4 Loading the unwind shaft into a machine equipped with the cam lock system Place the shaft including the material onto the support blocks on the laminator Move the cam handle up to the closed position Center the material roll in the laminator Rotate the unwind shaft until it locks onto the unwind brake 18 Application Processes 6 2 Webbing the films After the laminator has heated up e Remove the infeed table If applicable the infeed table can be stored temporarily on the stand e Unroll the film on the top supply shaft so that an adequate length is hanging over the top roller see figures 13 amp 14 If necessary release the supply shaft brake e f using a film with release liner peel back liner and attach it to the wind up tube
20. on on the efficient use of this unit WARNING PLEASE 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 2 Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2 Table of Contents 3 1 Specifications 5 1 1 Technical Specifications 5 1 2 Electrical specifications 6 1 2 1 US versions 6 1 2 2 EU versions 6 2 Safety Important Safeguards 2 1 Safety symbols used on the equipment 7 2 2 Emergency stop buttons 7 3 Unpacking and Installation 8 3 1 Ambient Conditions 8 3 2 Surroundings 8 3 3 Power supply 8 3 4 Workspace Requirements 8 3 5 Setting up the laminator in 4 steps 9 3 5 1 Adjustable feet 11 4 Unit description 12 4 1 Control panel 13 4 2 Motor control 13 4 2 1 Slow mode 14 4 2 2 Reversing the machine 14 4 3 Unwind brakes 15 4 4 Roller nip settings 15 4 5 Image guide storage place 15 5 Process Control Sheet 16 Table of Contents 3 6 Application Processes 17 6 1 Loading the machine 17 6 1 1 Loading film onto a machine equipped with the interlock bracket 17 6 1 2 Loading film onto a machine equipped with the cam lock system 18 6 1 3 Loading the unwind shaft into a machine equipped with the interlock bracket 18 6 1 4 Loading the unwind shaft into a machine equipped with the cam lock system 18 6 2 Webbing the films 19 6 3 Feeding
21. osed adhesive facing you I Have a leader board ready of the same thickness as the boards to be coated 1 Pull the adhesive down from the top unwind station and over the top roller evenly and down across the face of both main rollers Remove the infeed table and the Image Guide for a moment to do this 2 Measure the thickness of the board s to be coated and select the correct nip setting 3 Press the foot switch and using the leader board push the adhesive into the roller nip Release the foot switch when the rear edge of the leader board is almost leaving the roller nip 4 Position the board to be coated into the nip and choose a speed setting Note When coating boards ensure that the next board to be coated follows the previous board without any gaps Follow the last board being coated with the leader board once again to allow the final board to clear the laminating rollers and then stop the motor and raise the top roller 6 9 Mounting using a ProSEAL Mounting Board 1 Refer to the instruction sheet packed with each box of ProSEAL Mounting Boards for specific instructions on mounting with a ProSEAL Board 2 Also refer to the instruction sheet for information on Compatible Media Process Conditions and Technical Information 3 Place the image to be mounted on the adhesive coated side of the mounting board dull side of the board Cover your print with the cover sheet as marked included with each box of P
22. ot slide away during lifting 11 Remove the protecting covers Figure 5 10 Unpacking and Installation Your 44 62 Ultra Plus must be setup at the place where it will be used The stand must be placed on a flat level surface 12 Cut the tie wraps and remove the blocks that hold the top roller 13 Inspect the machine for any physical damage 14 Plug the power cable into the grounded outlet with appropriate service The machine must be installed next to an outlet Do not use extension cords The plug and the outlet must be easily accessible Please ensure that you plug your laminator into a grounded three prong outlet Please ensure that the total load of the other items using the same circuit breaker do not exceed its breaking value The laminator should only be connected to a power supply outlet of the voltage and amperage marked on the rear panel The laminator has a grounded plug three prongs To reduce the risk of electrical shock this plug is intended to fit only a grounded outlet of the proper amperage and in only one way 3 5 1 Adjustable feet To secure the stand on the floor turn the adjustable foot down by hand until it s pressed against the floor Manually lock the adjustable foot with the nut figure 6 Figure 6 Unpacking and Installation 11 4 UNIT DESCRIPTION Features and benefits of the 44 62 Ultra Plus 1 2 3 4 Figure 7 Identification of parts 1 Wind up tube 2 Emergency stop bu
23. ouch so there is at least a 1 8 3 5mm border around each of the sides This ensures that moisture never reaches the image 5 Place the pouch with the image on the carrier board included with the Flexible Pouches or ProSEAL Sled carrier The ProSEAL Sled is a carrier board to assist in the handling of large Flexible Pouches It is made of materials that will not damage or cause excessive wear to the ProSEAL Laminators Smooth out any wrinkles with the side of the hand or a soft flexible squeegee 6 Tape the leading edge of the pouch to the sled using masking tape 7 Adjust the Control Knob to the 3 16 5mm setting for the ProSEAL Sled Be sure that the heat is on max temperature 8 Insert the carrier board with the Flexible Pouch on top into the inlet opening Ensure that the carrier board is centered and straight A gentle push may be required to start the carrier board into the machine Hold the edge of the carrier board until it is engaged and the Laminator begins pulling it on its own 9 The carrier board will feed through the Laminator and automatically exit at the rear of the machine 10 CAUTION The carrier board will be hot Allow it to lie flat and cool before removing the tape Note If there is any dirt or adhesive on the surface of the board it can be removed by dampening a lint free cloth with ISO Propyl Alcohol IPA and wiping the surface WARNING ALWAYS USE CARE WHEN USING IPA IPA IS VERY FLAMMABLE THE F
24. r to direct sunlight as output quality may be affected Relative humidity For best results the ambient relative humidity for the 44 62 Ultra Plus should lie between 70 and 90 Water and moisture If the laminator is installed in a damp room or near water the electrical power supply must be in accordance with the standards prevailing in the country concerned 3 2 Surroundings Install the laminator in surroundings that are as clean and dust free as possible in order to obtain the highest quality end product The materials that are used on this laminator can have an electrostatic charge and will attract dust adversely affecting the output 3 3 Power supply Connect the machine in accordance with the details given on the identification plate attached to the rear of the machine Refer also to the technical specifications in this section for more information 3 4 Workspace Requirements This unit should be situated away from heat sources such as heat registers or stoves The laminator s location or position should not interfere with its proper ventilation There should be enough space around the laminator to feed in exit and trim mounted and or laminated images The background dust level must not exceed that found in a typical office computer room environment The work area should be level flat and well lit 8 Unpacking and Installation 3 5 Setting up the laminator in 4 steps 1 Remove the cardboard box and the plastic
25. roSEAL Mounting Boards please be sure that the board is completely covered by this sheet 4 Set the Control Knob to the correct setting that matches the Mounting Board thickness 5 Insert the board into the inlet opening Ensure the board will enter centered and straight A gentle push may be required to start the board into the machine Hold the edges of the board until it is engaged in the unit and the laminator begins pulling it on its own 6 The board will feed through the laminator and automatically exit at the rear of the unit CAUTION The board will be hot Allow it to lie flat while cooling 26 Application Processes 6 10 Mounting and Lamination using a ProSEAL pouch Board 1 Refer to the instruction sheet packed with each box of ProSEAL Pouch Boards for specific instructions on mounting laminating with a ProSEAL Board 2 Also refer to the instruction sheet for information on Compatible Media Process Conditions and Technical Information 3 AProSEAL Pouch Board consists of a SEAL foam board mounting board with a piece of film on top The film is sealed to the board along one of the short sides Carefully examine the board to deter mine which edge is sealed Starting at one of the corners opposite the sealed edge gently lift and peel back the film Care should be taken not to break the sealed hinge 4 Center the image to be laminated on the board and lay the film back over it Set the Control Knob to the correct setting
26. s of the laminate in 1 1000ths of an inch Mounting Applying an image onto some kind of foam board or substrate Nip The spot where the top and bottom rollers meet Out Feed The side of the laminator from which completed images emerge Pre Coating The process of coating a substrate with an adhesive mounting film onto which and image can be mounted Press The amount of force in distance put on anything that passes between the top and bottom rollers Normally a press of 025 is sufficient Pressure Sensitive Laminates Laminates with a wet adhesive which forms a bond between the protective laminate and the surface of the image being laminated Used primarily for fast mounting applications and recommended for heat sensitive thermal and photographic prints Release Liner The backing on a pressure sensitive laminate or mounting adhesive After peeling the release liner off the adhesive layer becomes exposed Sled Carrier Board A piece of smooth non crushable board preferably Masonite coated with a mounting adhesive and leaving the release liner on to provide the necessary non stick surface A piece of foam board can also be used but it will not have the longevity of the Masonite board Sleds are used when laminating one side of an image only Substrate The material to which an image is mounted or affixed Glossary of Terms 31 10 LIMITED WARRANTY SEAL Graphics warrant to the original consumer purchaser that all new Seal lami
27. the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with Owner s Manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense 32 Limited Warranty 11 INDEX A Application Processes 068 17 B Board Thickness 2 0ccceeceeeeeeeees 5 C CIGANING tcc sesec A 29 D DIMENSIONS c0eccecceeceecceceeeececeees 5 E Environment Conditions 8 G Glossary of Terms rrrnnnnnnnvnnnnnn 30 l Image Guides cote eats 16 Interlock backet cccceeeeeeeeeeeee 19 Index L Liability Statement eee 2 M Maintenance ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 29 Max SDOCG bena 5 Max Working Width 0 0 eee 5 N NPs eid 5 R Roller Pressure mmmmvvvvvrnnnnrrrvvevvvveen 5 S PE Tee 5 Standardized Symbols rrrrnnnnnnnrr 2 T Technical Specifications 5 W WY CQ EE 5 Workspace Requirements 8 33
28. tton 3 Image guide 4 Upper unwind shaft 5 Unwind brake 6 Control panel 7 Nip knob 8 Bottom Heater Switch 9 Process control sheet 10 Lower unwind shaft Foot switch Wind up for the release liner To help infeed images It is removable when mounting The shaft is suitable for rolls having a 3 inch core A simple means of setting the unwind tension Controls rotation of the rolls temperature and standby To adjust the gap between the rollers Activates bottom heater if equipped Shows how to preset the machine The shaft is suitable for rolls wound onto a 3 inch ID core To engage slow mode The ID label is located on the rear side of the machine Unit description 4 1 Control panel ER 1 Drive symbol EG is area 2 LED run forward Lit when machine runs forward 3 Button run Push button forward 4 LED optical Lit when light beam is not mf safety system blocked 5 Stop button Push button 6 LED run reverse Lit when machine runs 4 reverse 5 7 Button run Push button 4 A 7 reverse Crm 8 Speed 5 adjustment amp knob 9 LED temperature setting 10 Temperature Toggle push button to setting button preset the temperature press 2 seconds to switch the heating system off 11 Power button Toggle push button press 2 seconds 12 Power LED Lit when machine is switched on Figure 8 4 2 Motor control The speed of the rollers is continuously adjustable between 0 and 2 13m mi
29. wind 44 Ultra 40 Ibs 18 1 kg 62 Ultra 60 Ibs 25 2 kg Roller Opening Nip settings 0 1 16 1 8 3 16 0 2 3 5 6 8 13mm 1 4 5 16 1 2 Roller Pressure 44 Ultra 7 52 Ibf in 1 32 N mm 62 Ultra 4 90 Ibf in 0 86 N mm Roller Construction Two siliconized steel rollers Keep the area around your laminator clear with adequate space around it so you can feed receive and trim mounted and or laminated images Specifications 5 1 2 Electrical specifications Push the power button at least 1 sec and the forward or reverse button on the control panel to run the laminator The electrical specifications of the machines are 1 2 1 US versions 44 Ultra Plus 1N PE 115VAC 10 50 60Hz 16A 62 Ultra Plus 1N PE 230VAC 10 50 60Hz 13A 62 Ultra S Plus 1N PE 230VAC 10 50 60Hz 13A 62 Ultra C Plus 1N PE 115VAC 10 50 60Hz 1A For the US version the applicable wall outlet receptacle is shown below 115V G 115V G 230V G NEMA 5 15R NEMA 5 20R NEMA 6 20R Using 15 Amp Breaker Using 20 Amp Breaker Using 20 Amp Breaker Note Cold Machine only Note T slot is not Note T slot is not applicable for Canada applicable for Canada 1 2 2 EU versions 44 Ultra Plus 1N PE 230VAC 10 50 60Hz 9A 62 Ultra Plus 1N PE 230VAC 10 50 60Hz 13A For the EU versions in the UK the following is applicable BS 1363 13A I I wall receptacle o o Use the provided BS 1363 plug For the EU versions ma
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