GBC 930-073 User's Manual
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1. 2 With a rubber cement eraser or Scotch Brite gently rub the adhesive on the roller A CAUTION Excessive pressure can destroy the silicone layer by pressing too hard or scrubbing too long in one spot 3 Use a damp water only white terry cloth towel to wipe adhesive beads off the roller 4 For the lower roller close the cover press RUN to rotate the lower roller to a new area to clean 5 Repeat the steps above until the lower roller is cleaned Page 7 2 2004 General Binding Corporation General Binding Corporation One GBC Plaza Northbrook IL 60062 41952. CALIENTES CHAUDS PUNTO DE POINT DE PINCHAMIENTO PINCEMENT Mantener manos y Tenir mains et ropa a distancia vetements a l ecant PINCH POINT Klemmgefahr Keep hands and zwischen Rollen clothing away Hande und Kleidung ferhalten Riesgo de Risque de Electrical shock Kans op Pericolo di SpannungsfUhren choque secousse hazard elektrische scarica de electrico electrique Do not open schok elettrica No abra Ne pas ouvrir No user Niet openen Nessuna parte ane Adentro no hay Pas de pieces serviceable Bevatgeen door riparabile Enthalt keine vom piezas reparables par parts inside gebruik te dall utente Enduerbraucher zu reparables l utilisateur Refer servicing repareren Chiamare un wartende Teile para el usuario Entretien par to onderdelen Fur servce bitte an Mantenimiento personnel qualified service Door bevoegd i ioni qualifidertes solamente para qualifie personnel service qualificato e nona personal personeel F calificado laten repareren HOT ROLLS HEISSE RODILLOS ROULEAUX ROLLEN CALIENTES CHAUDS PUNTO DE POINT DE PINCHAMIENTO PINCEMENT Mantener manos y Tenir mains et ropa a distancia vetements a l ecant PINCH POINT Klemmgefahr Keep hands and zwischen Rollen clothing away Hande und Kleidung ferhalten 2004 General Binding Corporation Page 1 3 Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual Page 1 4 O 2004 General Bindin
3. SPARTAN LAMINATOR OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE MANUAL Part Number 930 073 Rev A Rev Date 6 9 04 2004 GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Do not duplicate without written permission General Binding Corporation One GBC Plaza Northbrook IL 60062 4195 The information in this publication is provided for reference and is believed to be accurate and complete GBC 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 merchantability for any particular use GBC 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 or others GBC assumes no liability arising from infringements of patents or any other rights of third parties This publication is copyrighted 2004 by GBC All rights reserved The information contained in this publication is proprietary and may not be reproduced stored transmitted or transferred in whole or in part in any form without the prior and express written permission of GBC Spartan Operation an
4. 49 INFORMATION If similar products are used results may differ since temperature and speed is set for optimal results using GBC products 1 4 Safety decals INFORMATION Always observe all warning labels placed at various points on the laminator If you do not completely understand a label consult your manager for assistance Electrical Shock Electrical shock hazard Electrical voltage behind panel Roller Pinch Point Keep hands and fingers away You may be crushed and or burned RODILLOS ROULEAUX HOT ROLLS HEISSE CALIENTES CHAUDS ROLLEN PUNTO DE POINT DE PINCH POINT PINCHAMIENTO PINCEMENT Mantener manos y Teni ins et Keep hands and i i clothing away Hande und Kleidung ferhalten Keep clear Hot Surface Keep hands and fingers away You may be crushed and or burned A WARNING Serious injury may result Keep hand clothing and loose articles away from the rollers and heaters A CAUTION Hot surface Avoid contact Refer to Figure 1 4 1 Safety Label Placement Page 1 2 O 2004 General Binding Corporation Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual Figure 1 4 1 Safety Label Placement WARNING Serious injury may result Keep hana clothing and loose articles away from the rollers and heaters CAUTION j Hot surface i Avoid contact HOT ROLLS HEISSE RODILLOS ROULEAUX ROLLEN
5. Page 3 2 O 2004 General Binding Corporation Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual 4 0 Installation GBC Films Group 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 Spartan Laminator is properly and securely unpacked moved and installed Before a Spartan Laminator can be installed there are a few requirements that must be met Make certain that each of the requirements listed in the following pre installation checklist are met before beginning installation A CAUTION Failure to follow the pre installation check list can result in damage to the laminator 4 1 Pre installation Are the doorways and hallways wide enough for the laminator to be moved to the installation site Is there ample room for the laminator A work area must be established that allows for unrestricted movement around the laminator and provides space for efficient material flow Figure 4 1 4 and Figure 4 1 5 illustrates a typical machine area layout Is the environment appropriate for the laminator The laminator requires a clean dust and vapor free environment to operate properly It must not be located where there is air blowing directly on the machine Have you contacted a certified electrician to install a receptacle for the laminator ensuring that adequate power 1s being supplied and correct circuit breaker A
6. WARNING The operating environment must be free of dust flammable liquids and vapors You can be injured by inhaling chemical vapors A WARNING Vapor build up or stored flammable liquids can cause a fire Excessive dust can damage the laminator A CAUTION Do not locate the laminator where air can blow directly on the machine The air flow can cool the rollers unevenly and result in poor quality output US and Canada The laminator requires 230 240 vac 60 Hz 15 amps single phase Figure 4 1 1 Connections Spartan US O NEMA 6 15P NEMA 6 15R Europe The laminator requires 230 240 50 Hz 16 amps single phase Figure 4 1 2 Connections Spartan Europe ran o V 16 receptacle 16 plug O 2004 General Binding Corporation Page 4 1 Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual 4 2 Suggested floor layout A safe work area constitutes enough room to work with the materials at hand while being free to move around the laminator without interference from the laminator Refer to the figure below for a suggested floor layout example Figure 4 2 1 Suggest floor layout example A or ee 7 O S KE 4 ft x 6 ft se 101 6 x 152 cm Work table on wheels
7. ROUP WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL 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 2 2 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 castors on even surfaces 3 Improper use of the machine 4 Damage due from unqualified person s servicing the machine Qualified e Any engineer that has experience with electrical and mechanical design of lamination equipment The engineer should be fully aware of all aspects of safety with regards to lamination equipment e Any commissioning or service engineer must be of competent nature trained and qualified to GBC Films Group standards to fulfill that job This person will have completed and passed the full service training course from GBC Films Group Any GBC Technician GBC Specialist and or GBC Films Group Technician that has been through the GBC Films Group service training course 2004 General Binding Corporation Page 2 1 Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual This page intentionally left blank Page 2 2 O 2004 General Binding Corporat
8. adhered to while operating cleaning and performing basic maintenance in and around the machine 1 1 Explanation of symbols INFORMATION This symbol is used prior to during and or after a step Following this symbol is important information pertaining to current subject A CAUTION This symbol is used prior to a step The information following this symbol is to inform you of how to avoid harm to you others around you or to the equipment A WARNING This symbol is used prior to a step The information following this symbol is to inform you of how to avoid a dangerous situation A ELECTRICAL HAZARD This symbol is used prior to a step The information following this symbol is to prevent an electrical shock condition that may be caused by an operator s action or machine function 1 2 General rules of safety A ELECTRICAL HAZARD Do not operate the laminator if power cord is damaged or frayed You can be severely shocked electrocuted or cause a fire WARNING Do not operate this machine if your are not physically psychologically or emotionally fit Do not operate this machine until you have been trained and have read this manual in its entirety A WARNING Do not wear ties loose fitting clothes 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 Never tamper with the safety de
9. al 12 Remove the laminated image from the pouch carrier and trim to desired size Pouch carrier Laminated image 6 4 Helpful Hints The following hints will help you get the best possible output from your Spartan laminator Pouch Boards e tis critical that at the leading edge the film is evenly secured to the board If the corners are dented or chrushed cut the damaged part off to prevent wrinkles and waves e If switching from lamination pouches to pouch boards wait for the bottom roller to cool before running boards approx 20 min A hot bottom roller will bubble the back of the board To speed the cooling process a scrap board may be run through the machine 2 3 times to help cool the bottom roller Laminating Pouches e To reduce waving affect match the size of the pouch as close to the image size as possible This will allow the stresses on the envelope to be more even resulting ina smoother laminated image Some substrates will be affected by the heat and stress of the laminating pouch to different degrees Trimming the image as close to the edge as possible can reduce waving in the image It is recommended to prepare the envelope on a separate table away from the heated rollers as the image can be damaged if the front edge is heated before all parts of the envelope are smoothed out e Laminated pouch output has a tendency to become wavy when excess film to film lamination is left on the outer pa
10. d Maintenance Manual Table of contents 1 0 Safety 1 1 Explanation of symbols 1 2 General Rules of safety 1 3 Primary function 1 4 Safety decals Figure 1 4 1 Safety label placement 2 0 Warranty 2 1 Limited warranty 2 2 Exclusions to the warranty 3 0 Specifications 3 1 Consumable 3 2 Function 3 3 Electrical 3 4 Dimensions and weights Figure 3 4 1 Dimensions 4 0 Installation 4 1 Pre installation 4 2 Suggested floor layout Figure 4 2 1 Suggested floor layout example 4 3 Know your laminator 4 4 Unpacking 5 0 Operations 5 1 Control panel 5 2 Roller pressure handle 6 0 Applications 6 1 Pouch boards 6 2 Mounting boards 6 3 Lamination pouches 6 4 Helpful Hints 7 0 Maintenance 7 1 Cabinets cover and stand 7 2 Rollers 7 2 1 Stains dust on rollers 7 2 2 Adhesive on rollers 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 3 2 1 2 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 4 1 4 2 4 2 4 3 4 4 5 1 5 2 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 7 1 7 1 7 2 O 2004 General Binding Corporation Page I Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual Page II O 2004 General Binding Corporation Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual 1 0 Safety A CAUTION Do not attempt to operate your SPARTAN Laminator until you completely read and understand this Operations and Maintenance Manual Your safety as well as the safety of others 1s Important to General Binding Corporation GBC This section contains important safety information which must be
11. et the roller tempurature reach correct operating tempurature The top roll sensor only reads the top roll and the bottom roll may not be the correct tempurature 6 1 Pouch boards 1 Turn the laminator on 2 Center the image on the board under the film Film Image Board 3 Set the pressure handle to the foam pouch position 4 Wait for READY to illuminate 5 Press RUN e gt 6 Align the leading edge of the pouch board slightly off center of the table 7 Gently slide the pouch board into the roller nip until you feel the rollers catch the board 8 Support the board as it exits the rear of the laminator 9 Press STOP and set the pressure handle to the roller release position 7 10 Peel the clear protective layer off the board and trim to desired size Clear protective layer O 2004 General Binding Corporation Page 6 1 Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual 6 2 Mounting boards 7 Gently slide the mounting board into the roller nip until you feel the rollers catch the board 1 Turn the laminator on 8 Support the board as it exits the rear of the laminator 2 Center the image on the board under the protective sheet Protective sheet Image Board 9 Press STOP and set the pressure handle to the roller release position 10 Pull the protective layer off the board and trim to desired size 3 Set the pressure handle to the foam pouch p
12. g Corporation Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual 2 0 Warranty GBC Films Group warrants the equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days for parts and labor from the date of installation This warranty 1s the only warranty made by GBC Films Group and cannot be modified or amended GBC Films Group s sole and exclusive liability and the customer s sole and exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be at GBC Films Group s option to repair or replace any such defective part or product These remedies are only available if GBC Films Group s examination of the product discloses to GBC Films Group s satisfaction that such defects actually exist and were not caused by misuse neglect attempt to repair unauthorized alteration or modification incorrect line voltage fire accident flood or other hazard 2 1 Limited Warranty 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 orreplacement does not extend the warranty beyond the initial 90 day period from the date of installation A CAUTION Unauthorized customer alterations will void this warranty THE WARRANTY MADE HEREIN IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE GBC FILMS G
13. ion Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual 3 0 Specifications Description Entry level laminator for encapsulation and mounting of poster size prints The Spartan is a self standing laminating unit Features Simple one touch operation Applications Mounting of poster size prints Encapsulation of poster size prints 3 1 Consumable Material Types Thermal mount boards Thermal pouch boards Thermal pouches Material Widths 38 maximum 3 2 Function Speed Preset for GBC materials Motor DC gear motor Heating Preset for GBC materials Controls Operations control panel Roll Design High release silicone 3 3 Electrical Laminator Rating 240V 60 Hz 2500 W Requirements 230 240 VAC 60 Hz single phase 15 amps BTU Output 8 535 BTU Hour Heater Wattages 2100 watts Amperage Draw Drive motor 1 amp Heaters 9 amps DC voltage used 36 VDC motor voltage AC voltage used 230 VAC minimum 3 4 Dimensions and weight Weight Out of box 250 Ibs 114 kg boxed 260 lbs 118 kg Dimensions Refer to Figure 3 4 1 Dimensions assembled 42 in H x 53 in W x 18 5 in D 105 cm H x 132 cm W x 46 cm D boxed 18 in H x 60 in W x 25 in D 45 cm H x 150 cm W x 62 5 cm D Max Working Nip Opening 3 16 in 5 cm 2004 General Binding Corporation Page 3 1 Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual Figure 3 4 1 Dimensions
14. nning film pouch type materials The is the minimum nip opening position This nip opening and speed is preset for GBC materials Roller release position 5 3 ON OFF power switch The power ON OFF turns your laminator on When the D laminator is on the rollers begin heating automatically Use this position when the laminator is not in use or no nip pressure 1s required This is the maximum nip opening position This is the ON position for the laminator O This is the OFF position for the laminator A Foam pouch position CAUTION During long periods of no use 30 minutes or greater you should turn power off to the laminator This will prevent hot spots from forming on the rollers Use this position when using board type materials through the laminator This nip opening and speed 1s preset for GBC materials Page 5 2 2004 General Binding Corporation Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual 6 0 Applications The Spartan laminator will accommodate GBC mounting boards and lamination pouches This section will describe how each process is run on the laminator INFORMATION The leading edge will always be the edge which is sealed The opposite edge is referred to as the trailing edge A CAUTION When changing from one application to another example lamination pouch to pouch boards allow the machine to run for approx 20 min after setting pressure handle to l
15. osition 4 Wait for READY to illuminate Protective layer 5 Press RUN y e gt 6 Align the leading edge of the mounting board slightly off center of the table Page 6 2 O 2004 General Binding Corporation Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual 6 3 Lamination pouches INFORMATION Treat the pouch carriers carefully as they may be reused until you see wrinkles in the lamination 1 Turn the laminator on 2 Center the lamination pouch between the two sheets of the pouch carrier Pouch carrier Lamination pouch 3 Fold the top sheet of the pouch carrier and the lamination pouch over 4 Center the image on the lamination pouch and carefully lay the top sheets back over the image Pouch carrier Lamination pouch Image 5 Set the pressure handle to the lamination position 6 Wait for READY to illuminate e gt 8 Align the leading edge of the pouch carrier containing the lamination pouch and image slightly off center of the table 7 Press RUN 9 Gently slide the pouch carrier into the roller nip until you feel the rollers catch the pouch carrier 10 As the pouch carrier nears its end be prepared to catch the pouch carrier as it exits the rear of the laminator 11 Press STOP and set the pressure handle to the roller release position O 2004 General Binding Corporation Page 6 3 Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manu
16. rameter of the image being laminated When trimmed to the edge of the sheet the output should be flat As the amount of film to film lamination increases the qualitiy of the output decreases Page 6 4 2004 General Binding Corporation Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual 7 0 Maintenance GBC Films Group laminators require minimal maintenance However regular maintenance is essential to keep any piece of precision machinery at peak performance A maintenance schedule and a section of procedures are included in this section A WARNING Do not wear ties loose fitting clothes 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 INFORMATION Improper maintenance can result in poor output quality GBC offers Cleaning kits P N 1711515 as well as Extended Maintenance Agreements The only maintenance required by the operator is to maintain clean and adhesive free nip rollers and overall cleanliness of the laminator itself A ELECTRICAL HAZARD 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 killed or cause a fire Use only a damp cloth for cleaning unless other wise specified 7 1 Cabinets cover and stand A ELECTRICAL HAZARD Remove power from the laminator before cleaning You can be severely shocked killed or cau
17. se a fire 1 Use a damp use water only to dampen the cloth white terry cloth towel to wipe dust from the cabinets cover and stand 7 2 Rollers A CAUTION Never clean the rollers with sharp or pointed objects You may put irreparable cuts into the rollers INFORMATION Power is required to rotate the rollers which means heat will be present as well 7 2 1 Stains dust on rollers A CAUTION The following procedure is performed while the laminator is HOT Use extreme caution 2004 General Binding Corporation Page 7 1 Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual 1 Set the pressure handle to the roller release position and raise the cover 2 Use a damp use water only to dampen the cloth white terry cloth towel to wipe dust from the upper roller 3 For the lower roller close the cover press RUN to rotate the lower roller to a new area to clean 4 Repeat the steps above until the lower roller is cleaned 7 2 2 Adhesive on rollers A CAUTION Hardened adhesive deposits on the rollers can cause damage to the rollers 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 CAUTION The following procedure is performed while the laminator is HOT Use extreme caution 1 Set the pressure handle to the roller release position and raise the cover
18. ure 5 1 1 Control panel e Ready indicator Run switch e Run indicator RUN When pressed engages the motor that drives the rollers INFORMATION The laminator only operates in one direction forward There is no reverse function on this machine Stop the roller and release roller pressure to manually move the product backwards mm STOP When pressed stops the roller by removing power to the motor C READY When illuminated represents the rollers are up to operating temperature INFORMATION Do not run material until READY is illuminated Attempting to run prior to this will result in poor output quality C RUN when illuminated represents the motor engaged and the rollers are turning INFORMATION The motor will only engage if the cover is in the lowered position A WARNING Never attempt to bypass the cover safety switch to operate the laminator This can result in serious injury to you or others O 2004 General Binding Corporation Page 5 1 Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual 5 2 Roller pressure handle Laminating position The roller pressure handle sets the roller nip opening for the desired application with the material being used a INFORMATION Never attempt to alter the factory preset settings for the nip opening or speed Contact your local service representative if you feel the roller pressure handle requires calibrating Use this position when ru
19. v Back 540 om A 5p Front A 4 ft x 6 ft 8 ft 101 6 x 152 cm a Work table on wheels LE amen mv ranjene eon nene em nat gt 13 ft 390 cm Page 4 2 2004 General Binding Corporation Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual 4 3 Know your laminator Under the cover Before performing any procedure within this manual it is Gaver recommended that you take time to know your laminator raised Rollers lt Top Rol 7 Sensor Sides of the laminator Power Nip switch Control Panel Parts on the laminator Cabinet Roller pressure control gt a release position Board rack gra mount position LN Castors Pouch rack Stand Pouch Position O 2004 General Binding Corporation Page 4 3 Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual 4 4 Unpacking INFORMATION All shipments are ex works At our docks title passes to the buyer Please review your insurance coverage prior to shipment as you are responsible for all subsequent freight charges and risks INFORMATION Before signing the Bill of Lading be sure to inspect the crate box and or pallet for signs of damage or missing items If applicable make note of this on the Bill of lading 1 Inspect the machine for any obvious shipping damages upon receipt 2 Carefully unwrap the shrink
20. vices to increase the laminator s production capacity In the event a safety device should fail never attempt to bypass it for operation Consult a service representative immediately O 2004 General Binding Corporation Page 1 1 Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual 1 3 Primary function A WARNING Never use this machine for any other purpose than its intended design and function The Spartan laminator 1s to be used only as a mounting and laminating machine Only use acceptable materials when mounting and laminating with this machine All acceptable materials may be purchased from GBC For your convenience acceptable materials are listed below with product code numbers for fast and easy ordering Pouches 25 per box Sign 3745595 clear 5 mil W 18 5 x L 24 5 Poster 3745596 clear 5 mil W 25 x L 37 Display 3745597 clear 5 mil W 37 x L 49 Mounting Boards 10 per box Poster white 3745571 W 25 x L 37 Poster black 3745575 W 25 x L 37 Display white 3745572 W 37 x L 49 Display black 3745576 W 37 x L 49 Pouchboards clear 10 per box Poster white 3745579 W 25 x L 37 Poster black 3745583 W 25 x L 37 Display white 3745580 W 37 x L 49 Display black 3745584 W 37 x L 49 Pouchboards sand 10 per box Poster white 3745587 W 25 x L 37 Poster black 3745591 W 25 x L 37 Display white 3745588 W 37 x L 49 Display black 3745592 W 37 x L
21. wrap from around the laminator A CAUTION Do not use a knife or other sharp object to remove any shrink wrap from around the laminator You can cause irreparable damage to the rollers 3 With another person carefully remove the contents and assemble the laminator 4 With assistance carefully move the laminator to the desired location A WARNING Do not attempt to move the laminator across anything other than a flat level surface alone You can be crushed or seriously injured A WARNING Do not turn the laminator sideways up side down or vertical when moving This will disrupt the alignment of internal moving parts Page 4 4 O 2004 General Binding Corporation Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual 5 0 Operations A WARNING Do not wear ties loose fitting clothes 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 CAUTION Do not block the Top Roll Sensor If the sensor becomes obstructed over heating may occur and cause irreparable damage to the rollers or a fire INFORMATION The laminator will only run when the roller cover is in the down closed position 5 1 Control Panel The control panel is located on the right hand side from the front operating position of the laminator From the control panel the operator is able to control the motor run and motor stop function Fig
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