GBC F-60 User's Manual
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3. Upper Roll Heat ON OFF Lower Roll Heater Controller Lower Roll Heat ON OFF e 4 3 gt Em Fan ON OFF o 3 Motion Control 4 gt FORWARD REVERSE 4 3 alt 10 _ Speed e Power On Off Adjustment 10 Indicator Figure 3 4 Front Control Panel 1 ROLL PRESSURE DISPLAY Displays the per centage of pressure pushing the main laminating roll down 2 RUN STOP Turns the drive system on or off MOTION CONTROL FORWARD REVERSE Controls the direction of the drive system forward reverse Or stop 4 SPEED ADJUSTMENT Adjusts the speed of the machine from zero to the maximum as the con trol is turned clockwise Turtle is slow rabbit is fast 5 UPPER ROLL HEATER CONTROLLER Provides a readout of the temperature of the upper roll and the set point for the desired temperature 6 UPPER ROLL HEAT ON OFF Turns the heater controller for the upper main roll on or off 7 LOWER ROLL HEATER CONTROLLER Provides a readout of the temperature of the lower roll and the set point for the desired temperature F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual 8 LOWER ROLL HEAT ON OFF Turns the heater controller for the lower main roll on or off 9 COOLING FAN ON OFF Turns the cooling fan on or off 10 POWER ON OFF INDICATOR Indicates when the main power is being applied to the machine Footswitch Operation The footswitch on the F 60 Laminator operates much like the accelerato
4. 10 GBC Pro Tech 1998 July F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Operation PROCESS CONTROL CHART 3 3 Product 3 Mil Gloss 3Mil Gloss Process Encapsulation __ Date FRONT CONTROL SETTINGS Speed 0 6 fpm 0 180 cpm Reverse Forward Forward Roll Pressure 30 60 Top Heater 230 F 110 C Cooling Optional Bottom Heater 230 F 110 C PROCESS CONTROL DIAGRAM 3 3 Encapsulation Use Either Path GBC Pro Tech 1998 July 3 11 Operation F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual PROCESS CONTROL CHART 3 4 Product Process Cold Overlamination _ Date FRONT CONTROL SETTINGS Speed 0 6 fpm 0 180 cpm Reverse Forward Forward Roll Pressure 30 60 Top Heater 105 F 40 C Cooling Off Bottom Heater 32 F 0 C PROCESS CONTROL DIAGRAM 3 4 Cold Overlamination Release E Paper v Rewind Use Any Path 3 12 GBC Pro Tech 1998 July F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Operation PROCESS CONTROL CHART 3 5A Product Process Cold Mount amp Laminate First Pass Date EN FRONT CONTROL SETTINGS Speed 0 6 fpm 180 cpm Reverse Forward Forward Roll Pressure 30 60 Top Heater 105 F 40 C Cooling Off Bottom Heater 32 F 0 C PROCESS CONTROL DIAGRAM 3 5A Cold Mount and Laminate First Pass s Release Paper v Rewind Use Any Path GBC
5. 200 Fuse SB 3AG 3A 3 Laminating Rolls 64 163 cm roll face with a high release surface upper and 214 313 Switch Palm E stop I lower rolls internally heated 230 007 Temperature Control 1 Laminating Material Uses pressure sensitive materi als up to 62 inches 158 cm 425 003 Motor 1 wide and hot heat activated materials up to 61 inches 155 690 059 Roll Rubber 1 cm wide on a 3 inch 7 6 cm 026 004 Flanged Bearing 2 inside diameter core maxi Plastic 5 8 mum roll diameter of 10 inches 25 4 cm 189 031 Heater Round 1 Laminating Speeds O to 15 fmp 0 to 4 57 mpm with variable speed reversible 230 006 IR Sensor 1 action at slow speed less than 3 860 014 Tube Rewind Brake 2 ft min 1 m min start and stop controlled either through 214 005 Microswitch Safety 1 the instrument panel or with the Interlock variable speed footswitch 186 135 Fuse 250V 20A 1 Heating Capable of operating tempera tures of up to 270 F 132 C Ceramic Safety Features e Redundant circuit pro 690 052 Roll Pull Upper 1 tected safety shielding gt Mechancabehieldingon 690 053 Roll Pull Lower 1 infeed Slow mode 1 m min for all reverse operations with beeping warning alarm e Four emergency stop but tons e Pull rolls contained in an enclosure to prevent injury Installation 55A single phase 220 230 240 Requirement VAC or in Europe 3 Phase 240 400 VAC with 25 Amps per phase GBC Pro Tech 1998 J
6. ANY WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PAR TICULAR PURPOSE GBC PRO TECH WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PER SONAL INJURY UNLESS PRIMARILY CAUSED BY ITS NEGLIGENCE LOSS OF PROFIT OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT Warranty Exclusions to the Warranty This warranty specifically does not cover 1 Damage to the laminating rolls caused by knives razor blades other sharp objects or failure caused by adhesives 2 Damage to the machine caused by lifting tilting and or any attempt to position the machine other than rolling on the installed casters on even sur faces 3 Improper use of the machine GBC Pro Tech 1998 July 5 1 Warranty F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Blank page 5 2 GBC Pro Tech 1998 July F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 6 Specifications Parts and Specifications Table 6 2 Replacement Parts Part Description Recommended Schematic Number Quantity Table 6 1 F 60 Laminator Specifications 001 374 Assembly Force 1 Characteristic Specifications Gauge PCB Dimensions Uncrated 80 x 33 x 57 001 505 Assembly Force 1 Lx Dx H 202 x 84 x 145 cm Sensor Crated 90 x 44 x 68 202 x 84 x 145 cm 001 515 Assembly Control 1 Weight Uncrated 1200 Ibs 544 kg PCB Crated 1700 Ibs 771 kg 186
7. The primary considerations are e Laminate adhesives are compatible with image materials e The materials properly activate below the 270 maximum roll temperature and within the speed and roll nip pressure ranges available on the laminator It is the operator s responsibility to ensure the compati bility and operational settings for any laminates image material combination GBC Pro Tech Technical Sup port is available at the number provided in the Mainte nance chapter for advice on some material combinations GBC Pro Tech 1998 July Operation Positioning the Film The following procedure is applicable to both the top and bottom feed unwinds 1 Open the top unwind by removing the pin and swinging the arm out 2 Load the film Return the arm to its locked position and reinsert the locking pin 4 Center the film on the unwind arm by measuring the distance from the ends of the film to the sides of the machine using a tape measure Heating Use the following instructions when heating one or both of the laminating rolls The procedure is the same for the top and bottom heaters 1 Set the heater switch to ON 2 Adjust the temperature controller for the desired operating temperature using the temperature con troller push buttons 3 When heating the rolls keep the top roll down and turning at a moderate speed to prevent uneven heating 4 It will take approximately 30 minutes for the lami nating
8. of the shaft Lock two core chucks on shaft ends located to support mate rial a few inches from ends of the roll t Note Paper unwind may require two evenly spaced core sup ports if wide rolls of prints paper are used 2 Place the roll on the unwind shaft 3 Carefully close the unwind shaft holding the roll away from the hinge 4 When the shaft is in the saddle push in the locking pin Center the roll of material Web and tension film per process control chart and diagram GBC Pro Tech 1998 July F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Brake Adjustment Knob Core Support LOWER UNWINDS Figure 3 6 Brake Configuration Operation Process Control Charts Process control charts allow you to record the way you thread film through the machine s rolls and idlers called webbing and the control settings for each prod uct and process Process control charts are an excellent tool for training new operators They provide a road map for correct machine setup and operation This section contains a blank process control chart and diagram for the F 60 as well as completed charts for the basic operations of the laminator GBC Pro Tech laminators respond in a very accurate and repeatable manner The charts provide a way to set up each time every time for repeatable performance by assuring that all controls are set to optimum The process control charts should be kept in this man ual or in a book close
9. roll s to reach operating temperature When the preset operating temperature has been reached the machine is ready to use Pull Roll Clutch Adjustment The F 60 Laminator has an adjustable clutch for the pull rolls on the machine allowing you to adjust the amount that the film is tensioned as it leaves the main rolls and is cooled The clutch adjustment is made by using the knob on the left side of the machine Pull roll clutch tension adjustment Turning the knob clockwise increases tension Turning the knob counterclockwise decreases tension F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Raising and Lowering the Pull Rolls The pull rolls on the F 60 Laminator are preset for opti mum roll pressure and requires no nip adjustment The pull rolls can be raised for a d gap that allows for easy webbing of the machine Prior to raising or lowering the pull rolls the pull roll cover must be raised and locked into place The pull roll lever is located next to the pull rolls To lower the pull rolls lift the lever up and rotate the lever until it rests on the center table To raise the pull rolls rotate the lever back down until it locks into place To proceed with operation of the machine the pull roll cover must be lowered A CAUTION When the machine is not in use the pull rolls must be raised to prevent damaging the rolls Paper Tips Always feed prints perpendicular to the laminating rolls 1 Lock core support to middle
10. this machine Observe instructions and safety rules when operating WARNING HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE 100 PSI 2700KPa To be serviced only by trained and authorized personnel Lockout power before servicing CAUTION Surface is hot A burn hazard exists CAUTION Rolls are heavy Use proper lifting techniques to prevent injury Meaning WARNING Read and understand the Operation Manual and all safety labels before operating this machine Only a trained person is to be permitted to operate this machine Training should include instruction in operation under normal conditions and emergency situations This machine is to be serviced only by trained and authorized personnel Follow lockout procedures before servicing Never reach into the machine for any reason unless the machine is ata COMPLETE STOP Never leave the machine stopped in such a manner that another worker can start the machine while you are working on or within the machine Never change or defeat the function of electrical interlocks or other machine shutdown switches Before starting this machine check that All persons are clear of the machine No maintenance work is being performed on the machine All guards are in place All parent rolls are well chucked in the unwind stands The machine is free of paper scraps wraps and jams There is a potential hazard of entanglement in this machine caused by items such a
11. through the machine This procedure must be done reg ularly for the main rolls It is not necessary to set the nip on the pull rolls Properly Set Nip Distance Between Rolls is Equal i Figure 4 1 Properly Set Nip Tools required 7 eg hex wrench e 34 hex wrench To adjust the main roll nip A CAUTION The main roll must be at room temperature to achieve a proper nip setting 1 Remove the left side cabinet cover with the ae hex wrench by removing the eight screws holding the cover in place Gently rotate the cover around the clutch knob to allow access to the roll lift sys tem 2 Lower the upper main roll so that there is a small visible gap between it and the lower main roll 3 Loosen the 34 jam nut securing the lift assembly bolt Adjust the nip by rotating the lift assembly bolt clockwise to raise the end being adjusted and counterclockwise to lower it Maintenance and Troubleshooting Lift Assembly Bolt Jam 3 Nut Rj Figure 4 2 Nip Setting Assembly 4 Adjust the nip so that there is an even line of light across the width of the rolls 5 Secure the jam nut on the lift assembly bolt 6 Replace the cabinet cover GBC Pro Tech 1998 July 4 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Chain Tensioning Smaller chain tensioning adjustments on the F 60 Lam inator are handled by a secondary chain tensioner how ever when installing a new chain or when the
12. to the laminator Use the machine to encapsulate the popular charts so they can withstand food and coffee spills and so they are always available for ready reference xx NOTE When trying new products and processes remember that GBC Pro Tech s customer service representatives are only a phone call away The completed process control charts included in this section are based on Orca Film and typical prints GBC Pro Tech 1998 July Operation Mounting Only Setup 1 See process chart 3 1 2 Shims Set to the thickness of the material being used for mounting Upper Laminator Roll Pressure 10 30 Speed 3 fpm 1 m min Upper Laminator Roll Heat 240 F 115 C Procedure 1 Lay the print on the board Using a tack iron tack the leading edge of the print down onto the board so it is held in place 2 Puta piece of contact release paper over the print and board Otherwise adhesive will be applied to the laminating roll which can cause damage and the ink from electrostatic prints will be deposited on the roll 3 Feed the print board package through the nip Mounting Laminating The following procedure is for one step mounting and heat activated laminating using mounting board with one adhesive side Setup 1 See process chart 3 2 2 Mount the film and web as shown in diagram 3 2 3 Setthe nip for the substrate thickness by raising or lowering the upper main roll using the hand crank 4 Lamin
13. unwind brake tension GBC Pro Tech 1998 July F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 5 Warranty Limited Warranty GBC Pro Tech Engineering Company Inc warrants the equipment sold is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety days 90 from the date of delivery to the customer This warranty is the only warranty made by GBC Pro Tech and cannot be modified or amended GBC Pro Tech s sole and exclusive liability and the customer s sole and exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be at GBC Pro Tech s option to repair or replace any such defective part or prod uct These remedies are only available if GBC Pro Tech s examination of the product discloses to GBC Pro Tech s satisfaction that such defects actually exist and were not caused by misuse neglect attempt to repair unauthorized alteration or modi fication incorrect line voltage contaminated air supply or by fire accident flood or other hazard This warranty specifically does not cover damage to the laminating rollers caused by knives razor blades other sharp objects failure caused by adhesives or improper use of the machine Warranty repair or replacement does not extend the warranty beyond the initial ninety day period from the date of delivery A CAUTION Unauthorized customer alterations will void this warranty THE WARRANTY MADE HEREIN IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING
14. 4 5 Two pass mount and laminate 3 6 GBC Pro Tech 1998 July Index U Unpacking 2 3 Crate 2 3 Upper main roll 1 3 Ww Warnings and cautions 1 1 Warranty 5 1 F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual T 2 GBC Pro Tech 1998 July
15. 97 EN 60204 1 Signature Yorn N Date 7 20 98 Title President F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual 1998 GBC Pro Tech ission ithout written permi e WI Do not duplicat GBC Pro Tech 4151 Anderson Road 53532 608 246 8844 608 246 8645 isconsin De Forest W Tel Fax Part Number 930 016 F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual The information in this publication is provided for reference and is believed to be accurate and complete GBC Pro Tech is not liable for errors in this publication or for incidental or consequential damage in connection with the furnishing or use of the information in this publication including but not limited to any implied warranty of fitness or merchantabil ity for any particular use GBC Pro Tech reserves the right to make changes to this publication and to the products described in it without notice All specifications and information concerning products are subject to change without notice Reference in this publication to information or products protected by copyright or patent does not convey any license under the rights of GBC Pro Tech or others GBC Pro Tech assumes no liability arising from infringements of patents or any other rights of third par ties This manual is copyrighted 1998 by GBC Pro Tech All rights reserved The information contained in this manual is proprietary and may not be reproduced stored transmitted or transfe
16. DECLARATION C OF CONFORMITY Following article 5 annex II point A of the European directive 89 392 EEC and compliments Selon Article 5 et annexe Il point A de la directive europeenne 89 392 CEE et additifs Nach Article 5 und Anhang il Punkt A der Europalschen Richtlinie 89 392 EWG und Nachtrage Manufacturer s name or his representative s GBC Pro Tech Nom du fabricant ou de son mandataire Name des Herstellers oder seines Vetreters Manufacturer s address or his representative s 4151 Anderson Rd Adresse du fabricant ou de son mandataire 1 i Adresse des Herstellers oder seines Vetreters DeForest Wisconsin 53532 U S A Description Transfer Laminator Description de la machine Beschreibung Type F 60 000 062 Serial number TYPE N S rie TYP Seriennummer The machine is in compliance with the following requirements La machine r pond aux dispositions suivantes Die Maschine entsprict den folgenden Anforderungen European directive s 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Pinectivels hir ird 89 392 EEC Machinery 89 336 EEC EMC European standards Normes europ enne s Europ ische Normen CISPR Publication Ii 1990 EN55011 1991 Group 1 Class B limit CISPR Publication 14 1993 EN 55014 1993 EN 50082 1 IEC 801 2 3 4 EN 55022 1987 CISPR 22 1993 Class B limit DIN VDE 0871 6 78 Vfg 243 1991 amp 46 1992 Class B limit VDE 0875 part 1 11 84 EN 60950 DIN VDE 0805 09 04 IEC 950 1992 A1 A2 1993 prEN1010 1 19
17. Forward Roll Pressure Top Heater Cooling Bottom Heater PROCESS CONTROL DIAGRAM aoe g DE Identification Diagram Fixed Idler Removable Idler Unwind Shaft Rewind Upper Main Roll Lower Main Roll Upper Pull Roll Lower Pull Roll 3 8 GBC Pro Tech 1998 July F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Operation PROCESS CONTROL CHART 3 1 Product Process One Pass Mounting Date FRONT CONTROL SETTINGS Speed 2 3 fpm 60 90 cpm Reverse Forward Forward Roll Pressure Trial Top Heater 240 F 115 C Cooling Off Bottom Heater Off PROCESS CONTROL DIAGRAM 3 1 One Pass Mounting c NOTE Guard is removed for this operation Use automatic slow roll speed 3 ft min Footswitch may be used Falcon Board GBC Pro Tech 1998 July 3 9 Operation F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual PROCESS CONTROL CHART 3 2 Product Process One Pass Mount amp Laminate Date _ BEEN FRONT CONTROL SETTINGS Speed 1 2 fpm 30 60 cpm Reverse Forward Forward Roll Pressure Trial Top Heater 240 F 115 C Cooling Off Bottom Heater Off PROCESS CONTROL DIAGRAM 3 2 One Pass Mount and Laminate t NOTE Guard is removed for this operation Use automatic slow roll speed 3 ft min Footswitch may be used Printed Falcon Board 3
18. Pro Tech 1998 July 3 13 Operation F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual PROCESS CONTROL CHART 3 5B Product Process Cold Mount amp Laminate Second Pass Date _ FRONT CONTROL SETTINGS Speed 0 6 fpm 0 180 cpm Reverse Forward Forward Roll Pressure Trial Top Heater 32 105 F 0 40 C Cooling Off Bottom Heater 32 F 0 C PROCESS CONTROL DIAGRAM 3 5B Cold Mount and Laminate Second Pass t NOTE Guard is removed for this operation Use footswitch to load then accelerate materials through rolls Hold Encapsulated Release Liner Peel prior to nip 3 14 GBC Pro Tech 1998 July F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Operation PROCESS CONTROL CHART 3 6A Product Process Mount amp Hot Overlaminate First Pass Date EN FRONT CONTROL SETTINGS Speed 0 6 fpm 0 180 cpm Reverse Forward Forward Roll Pressure 30 60 Top Heater 230 F 110 C Cooling Optional Bottom Heater 32 F 0 C PROCESS CONTROL DIAGRAM 3 6A Mount and Hot Overlaminate First Pass Use Any Path GBC Pro Tech 1998 July 3 15 Operation F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual PROCESS CONTROL CHART 3 6B Product Process Mount amp Hot Overlaminate Second Pass Date _ FRONT CONTROL SETTINGS Speed 0 6 fpm 0 180 cpm Reverse Forward Forward Roll Pressure Trial Top Heater 32 105 F 0 40 C Cooling O
19. Section 1 Safety DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE YOUR ORCA IV VINYL TRANSFER MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY Your safety as well as the safety of others is important to GBC Pro Tech This section contains important safety information The following symbols are used throughout this man ual to indicate warnings and cautions JAN phim Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Ay warno Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury or alerts against unsafe practices or alerts against actions which could damage the product The F 60 Laminator has been designed with safety as a primary consideration However you must become thoroughly familiar with the controls proper operation proper service procedures and safety features of the laminator before using or servicing the unit GBC Pro Tech F 60 Laminator is a powerful machine that is designed to mount laminate and encapsulate The forces required to accomplish these tasks can vary from negligible to very large In addition the laminating roll of the F 60 can reach temperatures of 270 F 132 C At these temperatures there is a danger of a severe burn if the roll is touched
20. adhesive contacts the upper or lower roll remove it IMMEDIATELY using 80 isopropyl alcohol It can harden within an hour and ruin the roll PY The operating environment must be free of dust flammable liquids and vapors You can be injured by inhaling chemical vapors Vapor build up or stored flammable liquids can cause a fire Excessive dust can damage the laminator A caution Do not use a knife or other sharp instrument during installation or while servicing the laminator You can cause irreparable damage to the rolls Do not attempt to move the laminator across anything other than a flat level surface without trained and qualified riggers You can be crushed or seriously injured The F 60 Laminator is a large and heavy piece of equipment It is necessary to employ LICENSED RIGGERS ONLY to move the machine GBC Pro Tech s warranty does not cover malfunction of the equipment due to mishandling GBC Pro Tech bears no responsibility for personal injury or damage due to moving the laminator improperly A WARNING Do not operate the laminator if the power cord is damaged or frayed You can be severely shocked electrocuted or cause a fire Contact a qualified electrician to replace the cord A WARNING Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate the cord where people can walk on it You or others can be severely shocked electrocuted or cause a fire Always use
21. ator Roll Pressure 10 30 5 Speed 3 fpm 1 m min 6 Upper Laminator Roll Heat 240 F 115 C Procedure 1 Lay the print on the board Using a tack iron tack the leading edge of the print down onto the board so it is held in place 2 Feedthe print board package through the nip F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Encapsulation Setup 1 See process chart 3 3 2 Laminating Roll Pressure 30 40 3 Speed 0 6 fpm 0 3 cpm 4 Upper Laminator Roll Heat 230 F 110 C 5 Lower Laminator Roll Heat 32 F 0 C 6 Cooling Optional 7 Use of the rear wind up roll for the finished mate rial is optional It is a good procedure for long runs Procedure Feed the work into the nip with the leading edge tight and entering the nip evenly from side to side For thin paper from electrostatic printers in roll form it is best to fold over the leading edge approximately 6 inches to create a square leading edge Two Pass Mount and Laminate Hot and Cold There are several approaches to the mount laminate task It can be accomplished with either hot or cold laminate film on the top Also the second pass for mounting can be done by feeding from either the front or back of the laminator Setup See process charts 3 4 3 5A amp B and 3 6A amp B for film mounting instructions and machine adjustments Procedure Pass 1 1 Run the print through to apply adhesive and lami nate 2 Trim to slightly larg
22. chain tension is more seriously out of adjustment use the fol lowing procedure to adjust the chain tension Tools required hex wrench e 3 46 hex wrench e Screwdriver To adjust the chain tension A warno Remove and lockout power from the laminator while you are performing this procedure You could be severely shocked electrocuted or get your fingers caught in the drive mechanisms 1 Remove the drive side cabinet cover using the ue hex wrench by removing the eight screws holding the cover in place Gently rotate the cover around the clutch knob to allow access to the drive system chain 2 Loosen the secondary chain tensioner on the sec ondary drive chain The tensioner should at this point not be engaging its respective chain 3 Loosen all four motor mount bolts using the Te hex wrench as shown in the figure below The motor should just move freely within the slots F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual 1 4 to lt 1 2 Play 1 4 to i 1 2 Play n Automatic i Chain Bue o NZ M otor Mount ME C T Bolts pU Downward Force Tightens Chain Figure 4 3 Adjusting the Chain Tension Using a screwdriver apply a small amount of downward pressure on the motor by prying against the inside of the side frame until there is 1 4 to 1 2 play in the chain Tighten the mounting bolts while maintaining the downward pressure on the motor Engage the seconda
23. during set up operation or servicing Safety is an important feature of the F 60 Laminator It has emergency stop buttons and a mechanical guard system on the infeed In addition the pull rolls are con tained in an enclosure to prevent injury The laminator is equipped with four emergency stop buttons located on the top front and back of either side of the laminator Any of these if engaged stops the laminator To continue operation all emergency stop buttons must be in the up position and you must press the reset button above the fuse panel on the back of the laminator see Figure 1 2 The laminator is also equipped with a power lockout see Figure 1 3 which stops power to the machine Push either Twist pressed button to stop the button to resume laminator operation the button pops up Figure 1 1 Using the Emergency Stop Buttons GBC Pro Tech 1998 July Safety F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Reset Button A WARNING Never place fingers or arms between the rolls when they are turning or when the rolls are in the closed position You can be crushed or burned A WARNING Do not wear ties loose fitting clothing or dangling jewelry while operating or servicing the laminator These items can get caught in the nip and choke you or you can be crushed or burned A WARNING Do not operate the laminator near water You can be severely shocked electrocuted or cause a fi
24. e and provides space for efficient material flow Figure 2 1 shows a typical machine area lay out 1 Is the environment appropriate for the laminator The laminator requires a clean dust and vapor free environment to operate properly such as an air conditioned office area with forced 10 make up air However the laminator must not be located where there is air blowing directly on it Major fluctuation in temperature and humidity are to be avoided A WARNING The operating environment must be free of dust flammable liquids and vapors You can be injured by inhaling chemical vapors Vapor build up or stored flammable liquids can cause a fire Excessive dust can damage the laminator Installation A CAUTION Do not locate the laminator where air is blowing directly on the machine The air flow can cool the rolls unevenly and result in poor quality output L Is there an appropriate power outlet available or has a certified electrician been contacted to wire the laminator directly The laminator requires 55A single phase 220 230 240 VAC service or in Europe 3 Phase 240 400 VAC with 25 Amps per phase A WARNING Do not attempt to defeat the grounding feature of the ground plug on the laminator You can be severely shocked electrocuted or cause a fire The three prong plug fits only into a grounding type power outlet If you are unable to insert the plug into the existing outlet contact a quali
25. e bars and level the machine side to side 7 Recheck the front to rear level condition to insure that it has not changed If it has repeat the leveling procedure 8 When all the measurements indicate that the machine is level tighten down the top nuts on the foot brackets to lock the pads in their current posi tion GBC Pro Tech 1998 July Installation Startup The first time the laminator is started and every time it is serviced you should use the following checklist to confirm that the unit is operating properly and that all safety mechanisms are functioning Startup Checklist Start the laminator and go through the following check list 1 Are the emergency stop buttons working Push down on one of the emergency stop buttons The laminator should stop Pull up on the button and push the reset button on the lower back of the laminator The laminator should resume operation Always check all buttons yv Never operate the laminator unless all of the emergency stop buttons are functioning properly You can be crushed or burned 1 Is the mechanical guard system working With the laminator running remove the mechani cal guard from the infeed side of the machine The rolls should stop Replace the guard The laminator should resume operation A WARNING Never operate the laminator unless the mechanical guard system is operating properly You can be crushed or burned L Is the footswi
26. er than the desired finished size 3 6 GBC Pro Tech 1998 July F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Procedure Pass 2 1 Prepare to put the print through a second time to mount the print to the substrate anything from wood to Masinote to Gator foam Start by setting the shims to the appropriate spacing for the mate rial used 2 Trim the board to the size of the print 3 Align the work to the board and ensure an exact fit Place weights on the center of the print to make sure that it does not move relative to the board dur ing the next steps 4 Raise one end of the print and peel back approxi mately two inches of the liner to expose the adhe sive that was applied to the print in the first pass Fold it under 5 Lay the print back down evenly and extremely flat From the center outward tack the exposed adhe sive to the substrate 6 Position the piece so that the end with the liner peeled back is facing the nip Insert the first one inch of the board into the nip Very carefully wrap the print back and over the top laminating roll Be sure there are no wrinkles in the nip area Carefully peel off the liner as the board progresses through the laminator 7 Trim the piece to the finished size Operation GBC Pro Tech 1998 July Operation F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual PROCESS CONTROL CHART Product Process Date _ _ FRONT CONTROL SETTINGS Speed Reverse
27. ff Bottom Heater 32 F 0 C PROCESS CONTROL DIAGRAM 3 6B Mount and Hot Overlaminate Second Pass t NOTE Guard is removed for this operation Use footswitch to load then accelerate materials through rolls Hold Encapsulated Release Liner 7 Peel prior to nip 3 16 GBC Pro Tech 1998 July F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting GBC Pro Tech laminators require minimal mainte nance However regular maintenance is essential to keep any piece of precision machinery at peak perfor mance A maintenance schedule and a section of proce dures are included in this section Table 4 1 Maintenance Schedule e Clean the rolls e Inspect the electrical cord for dam Daily age e Inspect the footswitch cord for dam age e Adjust the nip e Check the chain tension Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning Tools required e Adhesive coated board e 80 isopropyl alcohol or dishwashing detergent e Rubber cement eraser Several 100 lint free paper or cotton terry cloths e Protective rubber gloves To remove heat activated adhesive from laminator rolls A WARNING Exercise extreme caution while cleaning the laminator You can be caught in the turning rolls and crushed or burned Monthly Inspect the area around the laminator for possible hazards dust buildup combustible items stored too close etc Every S
28. fied electrician to replace the obsolete outlet A WARNING Do not use an extension cord on this laminator You can be severely shocked electrocuted or cause a fire If you need a longer cable contact a qualified electrician A WARNING Do not operate the laminator if the power cord is damaged or frayed You can be severely shocked electrocuted or cause a fire Contact a qualified electrician to replace the cord A WARNING Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate the cord where people can walk on it You or others can be severely shocked electrocuted or cause a fire GBC Pro Tech 1998 July Installation F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual A A 4 x 6 1 22 mx 2m Work Table on Wheels Table Height 35 3 4 8 6 1 2 7 94 95 m 2 6 m Y A 20 30 7 6 m 76 m 4 x 6 1 22 mx 2 m Work Table on Wheels 8 6 1 2 Table Height 72 6 m 35 3 4 7 94 95 m 8 13 4 m Y Y Figure 2 1 Laminator Space Requirements 2 2 GBC Pro Tech 1998 July F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Unpacking r NOTE ALL SHIPMENTS ARE EX WORKS At our dock title passes to the buyer Please review your insurance cov erage prior to shipment as you are responsible for all subsequent freight charges and risks Before signing the Bill of Lading you should be sure to inspect the crate and or pallet for signs of damage or miss
29. good safety practices when operating or servicing the laminator and know how to react quickly in an emergency Caution Warning Label Locations Posted at various locations on your F 60 Laminator are important safety labels PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION TO THESE LABELS AT ALL TIMES Figure 1 4 shows the location of each of these labels GBC Pro Tech 1998 July 1 3 F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety Inside cabinet Inside cabinet A WARNING AQ MISE EN GARDE A WARNING A ACHTUNG A MISE EN GARDE A WARNING A ACHTUNG AA MISE EN GARDE A WARNING 4A ACHTUNG AQ MISE EN GARDE Figure 1 4 Locations of Safety Labels GBC Pro Tech 1998 July F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual The following are typical safety hazard decals used on GBC Pro Tech machines with a brief description Mean ing column of each decal AWARNING A WARNING A ACHTUNG A ACHTUNG AM MISE EN GARDE AM MISE EN GARDE WARNING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SICHERHEITS RICHTLINIEN CONSIGNES DE SECURITE Moving parts can crush and cut Do not operate with guard or door open WARNING Crush and burn hazard Stay clear of moving rollers Stop machine and raise roll before cleaning WARNING Carefully read Operator s Manual before handling
30. ht in the drive mechanisms Use the minimum amount of pressure necessary to clean the rolls You can destroy the silicone layer on the rolls by pressing to hard or scrubbing too long in one spot 1 Using a damp cotton terry cloth water only clean the exterior of the laminator A WARNING A WARNING Exercise care when cleaning the rolls with 80 9o isopropyl alcohol Use only in a well ventilated area Wear rubber gloves Use only on cool rolls Cleaning heated rolls can ignite the fumes A CAUTION Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners on the laminator Do not spill liquid of any kind on the laminator You can be severely shocked electrocuted or cause a fire Use only a damp cloth for cleaning Use only 80 isopropyl alcohol or a rubber cement eraser to clean the laminating rolls Harsh chemicals like toluene acetone or MEK destroy the silicone covering of the rolls 4 With the laminator rolls no hotter than 110 F remove dust and dirt from the silicone laminating rolls by running an adhesive coated board through the laminator Be sure to set the nip for the thick ness of the board used 5 Allow the laminator to cool 4 2 GBC Pro Tech 1998 July F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Adjusting the Nip The gap between two rolls is called the nip The purpose of adjusting the nip is to ensure continu ous contact between the rolls as the media is drawn
31. ing items if applicable make a note of this on the Bill of Lading The F 60 Laminator is shipped in a wood crate on a skid A WARNING The unpacking process requires at least two people You can be severely injured or crushed Tools required e Phillips head screwdriver e Adjustable wrench To uncrate the laminator 1 Remove the top of the crate and sides 2 and 3 as shown in Figure 2 2 Install gt Figure 2 2 Removing the Crate Installation 2 There are two hold down bridges that are con nected to sides 4 and 5 Remove the hold down bridges and then remove sides 4 and 5 Zh eo Do not allow the top to fall into the crate It can damage the laminator Do not put packing screws on the floor They can cause problems when trying to roll the machine into position A second person must support the side labeled 5 in Figure 2 2 It can fall and damage the laminator 3 The infeed pressure plate and ramps are attached to the skid Remove them and set them aside for later installation Saddle 2 x 4 2 x 4 gt Saddle Skid N Skid Lag Bolt Skid Lag Bolt TS Saddle Figure 2 3 Skid Configuration A CAUTION Do not use a knife or other sha
32. ix the grease fittings and Months e Check wire termination tightness While the laminator is still at normal operating temper ature 200 250 F put on the rubber gloves and using a rubber cement eraser remove any heat activated adhesive from the rolls Use footswitch mode and slow speed to rotate the rolls in reverse A CAUTION If silicone adhesive contacts the upper or lower roll remove it IMMEDIATELY using a rubber cement eraser It can harden within an hour and ruin the roll A CAUTION Do NOT pick or pull heat activated adhesive off the rolls when they are cold You can cause irreparable damage to the laminating rolls A WARNING Do not use compressed air to clean the machine Blowing debris can be forced into places where it will later ignite or short electric circuits GBC Pro Tech 1998 July 4 1 Maintenance and Troubleshooting To clean beads of adhesive dust and dirt from the rolls 1 Allow the laminator to cool slightly to no higher than 110 F 43 C 2 Set the FWD REV switch to the REV position Clean the rolls using a moderate amount of 80 isopropyl alcohol on a cotton terry cloth F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual To clean the cabinet and covers A WARNING Remove and lockout power from the laminator while you are performing this procedure You could be severely shocked electrocuted or get your fingers caug
33. on Setup Once the F 60 Laminator has been unpacked and moved into final position check each of the following items Tools required v hex wrench e Adjustable wrench Setup Procedure 1 Inspect the laminator for any obvious shipping damage 2 Using a PA hex wrench remove the screws secur ing the cabinet panel to the control electrical side of the machine 3 Usinga p hex wrench remove the screws secur ing the cabinet panel to the drive side of the machine and rotate the panel around the clutch knob 4 Inspect all the bolts and tighten any that were loos ened during shipping 5 Setthe nip See Maintenance for the procedure 6 Replace both cabinet covers Installation Leveling Tools required e Adjustable wrench e Carpenter s level To level the laminator 1 Raise each end remove the castors and install a leveling pad and stud onto each of the foot brackets at the four bottom corners of the laminator Thread third nut on stud above foot bracket 2 Thread stud into 4 leveling pads lock down with nut Thread second nut onto stud 3 Place a carpenter s level front to rear across the two lower tie bars at one end of the machine 4 Levelthis end of the machine front to rear raising or lowering the leveling pads by adjusting the mid dle nuts on the foot bolts 5 Move the level to the other end of the machine and level front to rear 6 Place the level directly on one of the ti
34. pplication questions in North America please call 1 800 236 8843 In Europe please call 44 0 1844 202 440 or fax 44 0 1844 202 441 GBC Pro Tech 1998 July 4 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Output Troubleshooting Guide Problem D waves in the image not in the laminate Hints Check paper tension Check relative moisture content of the paper Problem Waves on only one side of the output Hints Check nip settings Check for even paper tension Lb CNN 3 Problem D waves in the laminate Hints Increase clutch tension Check roll pressures Check nip settings Problem Angled waves on the output Hints Check for insufficient clutch tension Check for insufficient main roll pressure Problem F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Straight waves in the output Hints Decrease clutch tension Check operational settings for materials being used Feed Direction Other Common Problems Problem Blistering in the image Hints Increase speed or lower the operating temperature Problem Coiling of encapsulated images Hints Balance the upper and lower unwind brake tension Make sure main roll temperatures are the same Adjust cooling fans Problem Longitudinal waves or stuttering jerking or excessive noise from the drive side of the laminator Hints Increase chain tension decrease
35. r on an automobile When the mechanical guard is removed use the footswitch to feed material into the laminator at the rate you select by pressing the footswitch The more pressure you apply the faster the rolls turn When you remove pressure from the footswitch the rolls stop Feed Material Footswitch variable speed Figure 3 5 Using the Footswitch 3 2 GBC Pro Tech 1998 July F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Setup Setup of the F 60 Laminator is quick and straightfor ward when instructions are followed exactly To adjust the nip please see Maintenance Laminator Roll Pressure Use only the minimum amount of roll pressure needed to accomplish the task While higher pressure can make the adhesive bond faster excess pressure can damage the rolls Wrinkles and bubbles have causes that gener ally cannot be cured by applying more pressure A CAUTION Excess pressure can damage the laminating rolls Minimum laminator roll pressure is consistent with good results A typical roll pressure for soft substrates such as Foam core is between 20 to 30 pounds per square inch PSI or 140 to 205 kPa The range of typical values for hard substrates is 25 to 50 PSI or 170 to 345 kPa Web Up Options With the guard removed move webs through the main roll nip by 1 Pressing the RUN button for a slow constant main roll rotation or 2 Pressing the STOP button then pressing the foot swi
36. re AN DANGER Remove and lock out power from the laminator before servicing You can be severely shocked electrocuted or cause a fire Circuit A WARNING Breakers Secured in Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners on the Off Position laminator Do not spill liquid of any kind on the laminator You can be severely shocked electrocuted or cause a fire Use only a damp cloth for cleaning Figure 1 3 Power Lockout Despite the safety features built into the F 60 Lamina WARNING tor extreme caution must be used when operating or i servicing the unit READ THE FOLLOWING Exercise care when a with 80 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS BEFORE i EDD ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE OR SERVICE THE Use only in a well ventilated area F 60 LAMINATOR e Wear rubber gloves Use only on cool rolls Cleaning heated rolls can ignite the fumes 1 2 GBC Pro Tech 1998 July F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual A CAUTION A WARNING Use only 80 isopropyl alcohol or a rubber cement eraser to clean the laminating rolls Harsh chemicals like toluene acetone or MEK destroy the silicone covering of the rolls A caution Raise the upper main roll when the laminator is not in operation Prolonged contact can damage the rolls A CAUTION Excess pressure can damage the laminating rolls Always select the minimum roll pressure necessary to complete the task A CAUTION If silicone
37. removed from the skid and the machine to rest on its wheels 9 Repeat Steps 7 and 8 for the other end of the machine 10 The ramps included with the laminator can be secured to the edge of the crate bottom using the screws left over from the crate disassembly see Figure 2 2 11 Have the machine moved off the skid and placed on the floor by licensed riggers Roll the machine off by securing included ramps to the edge of the crate bottom using the screws left over from the crate disassembly See Figure 2 2 Lift the machine off by applying fork lift truck blades to the two bottom tie bars between the cabi nets The fork lift blades must be located at the lift label locations on the tie bars see Figure 2 4 Fork Lift Label Locations Figure 2 4 12 Remove any plastic strapping and packing paper taped to the rolls A CAUTION Do not use a knife or other sharp instrument during installation or while servicing the laminator You can cause irreparable damage to the rolls 13 Remove all packing materials to a safe distance from the laminator 2 4 GBC Pro Tech 1998 July F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual t A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING The crate components can be reused for shipping the machine again or can be disassembled and the wood and screws recycled The shrink wrap is not recyclable however so it must be discarded 14 Level the laminator using the procedure later in this secti
38. rp instrument during installation or while servicing the laminator You can cause irreparable damage to the rolls GBC Pro Tech 1998 July Installation F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual 4 Carefully remove the accessory pack from the skid The accessory pack should contain 1 Set hex wrenches 1 Slitting knife 1 Manual 1 Set spare fuses 1 Roll of masking tape 1 100 cotton terry cloth 4 Leveling pads 5 Place the foot switch on the pull roll cover to pre vent the foot switch wire from damage during removal of the machine from the skid yv Do not attempt to move the laminator across anything other than a flat level surface without trained and qualified riggers You can be crushed or seriously injured Steps 6 through 11 should be completed by LICENSED RIGGERS ONLY The F 60 Laminator is a large and heavy piece of equipment It is necessary to employ LICENSED RIGGERS ONLY to move the machine GBC Pro Tech bears no responsibility for personal injury or damage due to moving the laminator improperly 6 The machine is supported above the skid by resting on a support saddle under each end of the machine Remove the three long two by fours that attach to the support saddles 7 On one side of the machine remove the lag bolts holding the support saddle to the skid 8 Using two of the two by fours as levers carefully lift the end of the machine enough to allow the sad dle to be
39. rred in whole or in part in any form without the prior and express written permis sion of GBC Pro Tech GBC Pro Tech 1998 July F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Table of Contents Section 1 Safety sccsccsceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eee eee eee eee 1 1 Caution Warning Label Locations p 1 3 Section 2 Installation sc eee rae eae eee eee 2 1 PreinstallaBor Checklist P 2 1 MTDC nm E TL DU tea 2 3 Sell sconto trae ene POR c p CC RA eO D D AR 2 5 beuelif 2 5 Stan Pi n NR EE ER ERE Goel OR al an et td oe 2 6 Section 3 Operation ee eeeee eee 3 1 Safely cates Saad tar cn ar iOS cs ed a cat ee eta ba Rd aO M M EDU DRE RA MI DAE 3 1 Operator Controls MSRP 3 2 Front ControlPanel bt e d Eea ve fee a aen a ht e e aaia 3 2 Footswitch Operation x2 cotone ar ae D LE Efe dd 3 2 elis PH PO 3 3 Lamination Poll PreSSune s onto hie a a 3 3 WeD TJp CDN OWS meret coda oe 3 3 Loading the RE SO D PEE 3 3 Recommended FIMES ertt t sc te ino e euet dite ber haben sedans diene diae Pda bus 3 3 Positioning the FilM outer cene teni eto et ctu eee bete a utro du caused ne fosa LL ue 3 4 iuc e 3 4 Pull Roll Clutch Adjustment 23 32 cote teat ee ae ee ioe aE Seat ia atk nne 3 4 Raising arid Lowering the Pull Rolls ret E occ Era ctn ttes 3 4 3 M o cm TT eS 3 4 Process Control CANS 35 dextro dra tei Eee tra pado ts ha 26 cabe 3 5 VELO aiia E913 gom Ah 3 6 lio
40. ry chain tensioner and apply pressure until its chain exhibits similar tension to the primary chain tension Replace the cabinet cover and reapply power to the laminator GBC Pro Tech 1998 July F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Lubrication Tools required ie hex wrench High temperature grease or lithium grease e Grease gun To lubricate the laminator A WARNING Do not lubricate the laminator when it is hot You can be burned A WARNING Remove and lockout power from the laminator while you are performing this procedure You could be severely shocked electrocuted or get your fingers caught in the drive mechanisms 1 Remove the drive and control side cabinet covers using the ue hex wrench by removing the eight screws holding each cover in place Gently rotate the cover around the clutch knob to allow access to the lubrication points 2 Using the grease gun lubricate each grease fitting with one squirt of high temperature grease 3 Lubricate the chain using a soft cloth and automo tive oil 4 Replace the cabinet covers close the safety shields and reapply power to the laminator Maintenance and Troubleshooting Contacting Technical Support For machine parts and technical service in North America please call 1 800 790 7787 Please provide serial number when calling for service In Europe please call 44 0 1844 202 440 or fax 44 0 1844 202 441 For film and a
41. s long hair loose clothing and jewelry Make sure your clothing and hair fit closely to your body and that all jewelry rings and watches are removed CAUTION Air pressure must be less than 100 PSI 700 kPa to avoid damaging the machine WARNING EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON Press this button to stop the machine cycle remove electric power and separate open rolls to eliminate a pinch point on some machines GBC Pro Tech 1998 July 1 5 Safety F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Blank page 1 6 GBC Pro Tech 1998 July F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 2 Installation GBC Pro Tech is committed to a program of ongoing product improvement As a result we are providing these instructions so that you can insure that your new F 60 Laminator is properly and securely unpacked moved and installed Before a F 60 Laminator can be installed there are a few requirements that must be met Make certain that each of the requirements listed in the following prein stallation checklist are met before beginning installa tion A CAUTION Failure to follow the preinstallation checklist can result in damage to the laminator Preinstallation Checklist L Are doorways and hallways wide enough for the laminator to be moved to the installation site 1 Is there ample room for the laminator A work area must be established that allows for operation in both the front and the rear of the machin
42. tch to set the required speed Releasing the footswitch stops main roll rotation Loading the Film Film is loaded on the appropriate unwinds Loading and aligning the film are discussed later in this section For applications such as encapsulation film is fed from both the top and bottom feed unwinds The process of loading and aligning film is the same for both the top and the bottom unwinds There are two important points to remember when loading film 1 The adhesive side of the film must be oriented Operation away on the outside from the laminating roll Otherwise it will immediately bond to the roll cre ating a major clean up project Films have a shiny side and a dull side The dull side is the one with the adhesive The dull side should ALWAYS face outward from the laminat ing roll A CAUTION Always mount the film so that the adhesive side faces outward from the laminating roll This prevents hours of roll cleaning 2 The film must be centered on the unwind for best performance This is vital when two films are fed together If the two films are not aligned feed problems wrinkles and other assorted troubles will occur A CAUTION Carefully align the two films being fed into the nip If not you will obtain poor results Recommended Films The F 60 laminator is capable of processing a wide range of pressure sensitive and thermal laminates onto an equally wide range of image materials
43. tch working With the laminator running remove the mechani cal guard from the infeed side of the machine The rolls should stop Press the footswitch The lamina tor should resume operation Vary the speed using the footswitch like an automobile accelerator to ensure that the footswitch is operating properly at various speeds F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual A WARNING Use extreme caution when operating the machine with the guard off You can be crushed or burned C1 Is the motor functioning Test the motor at various speeds ranging from 0 15 At 0 the rolls should stop turning Run the motor in both forward and reverse Li Are the heaters working Verify that the heater controller heats the top roll Once you have completed the startup checklist you can safely run a test sample GBC Pro Tech 1998 July F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 3 Operation Safety The F 60 Laminator has been designed with safety as a primary consideration However you must become thoroughly familiar with the controls proper operation proper service procedures and safety features of the laminator before using or servicing the unit GBC Pro Tech F 60 Laminator is a powerful machine that is designed to mount laminate and encapsulate The forces required to accomplish these tasks can vary from negligible to very large In addition the laminating roll of the F 60 can reach temperatures of 270 F 132
44. uly 6 1 Specifications F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Blank page 6 2 GBC Pro Tech 1998 July F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Index A Accessory pack 2 4 Adjusting nip 4 3 c Chain Lubrication 4 5 Tensioning 4 4 Cleaning 4 1 Controls front control panel 3 2 Emergency stop buttons 1 1 2 6 3 1 Encapsulation 3 6 Environment 2 1 Extension cord 2 1 F Film loading 3 3 positioning 3 4 Footswitch 3 2 4 1 6 1 FWD REV switch 4 2 G Grease fittings 4 5 Ground plug 2 1 Heater 2 6 Controller 2 6 Heaters Installing 2 5 Heating 3 4 Installation requirements 2 1 6 1 Isopropyl alcohol 4 1 L Laminating material 6 1 Laminating rolls 6 1 Laminating speeds 6 1 Index Leveling 2 5 Lubrication 4 5 Main rolls 4 3 Maintenance schedule 4 1 Motor 2 6 4 4 Mounting 3 6 Mounting Laminating 3 6 N Nip 1 2 2 5 4 1 4 2 4 3 P Paper 3 4 Power cord 2 1 Power requirement 2 1 Preinstallation checklist 2 1 Pressure laminator roll 3 3 Process control charts 3 5 Pull roll clutch adjustment 3 4 raising and lowering 3 4 Resetting the laminator 1 1 3 1 Riggers 1 3 2 4 Rubber cement eraser 4 1 S Safety features 6 1 Safety information 1 1 Safety labels 1 3 Setup 3 3 Setup procedure 2 5 Specifications Dimensions 6 1 Laminating material 6 1 Laminating rolls 6 1 Laminating speeds 6 1 Weight 6 1 Startup checklist 2 6 T Technical support Call 1 800 236 8843
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