acropaq AL3600 User manual

User Manual
A3 Laminator
AL3600
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Contents
Overview ...............................................................................................................................3
Package contents/device parts.........................................................................................4
General information ...........................................................................................................5
Reading and storing the user manual................................................................................... 5
Explanation of symbols .............................................................................................................. 5
Safety .....................................................................................................................................6
Proper use ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety instructions........................................................................................................................ 6
First use ...............................................................................................................................10
Checking the laminator and package contents ..............................................................10
Setting up the laminator..........................................................................................................10
Operation............................................................................................................................10
Laminating ....................................................................................................................................11
Conguration chart....................................................................................................................13
Pouch use instruction................................................................................................................13
Cleaning ..............................................................................................................................14
Storage ................................................................................................................................15
Technical data ....................................................................................................................15
Declaration of conformity................................................................................................16
Disposal...............................................................................................................................16
Disposing of the packaging....................................................................................................16
Disposing of the old devices ..................................................................................................16
Warranty card.....................................................................................................................17
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Contents
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Overview
Overview
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Package contents/device parts
Package contents/device parts
1Jam release lever
2Power switch
3Power cord socket
4Temperature setting knob
5LCD display
6Temperature gures
7Power light indicator
8Ready light indicator
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General information
General information
Reading and storing the user manual
This user manual accompanies this A3 laminator (hereafter referred to
as the “laminator”), and contains important information on setup and
handling.
Before using the laminator, read the user manual carefully. This particularly
applies to the safety instructions. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or
damage to the laminator.
The user manual is based on the standards and rules in force in the European Union.
When abroad, you must also observe country-specic guidelines and laws.
Store the user manual for further use. Make sure to include this user manual when
passing the laminator on to third parties. The user manual can also be downloaded
from our website as a PDF le at www.monolith-support.com.
Explanation of symbols
The following symbols and signal words are used in this user manual, on the
laminator or on the packaging.
This signal symbol/word designates a hazard
with moderate risk, which may result in death
or severe injury if not avoided.
This signal word warns of possible damage to
property.
This symbol provides you with useful additional information on
handling and use.
Declaration of Conformity (see chapter “Declaration of conformity”):
Products marked with this symbol meet all applicable Community
regulations for the European Economic Area.
Read the user manual.
The laminator complies with protection class II: The laminator is equipped
with dual protective insulation and therefore contains no touchable
metallic parts, which could conduct voltage in the event of a fault.
WARNING!
NOTICE!
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Only use the laminator in indoor areas.
Safety
Proper use
The laminator is only designed for laminating.
Only use the laminator as described in this user manual. Any other use is deemed
improper and may result in damage to property or even personal injury. The laminator
is not a children’s toy.
The manufacturer or vendor accepts no liability for damage caused by improper or
incorrect use.
Safety instructions
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock!
A faulty electrical installation, excessive line voltage or incorrect
operation may result in an electric shock.
− Only connect the laminator in indoor areas to a properly
installed AC 220–240 V socket with a protective conductor.
− Plug adapters or extension cords must also be equipped with
a protective conductor.
− Only connect the laminator to an easily accessible socket so
that you can quickly disconnect it from the mains in case of a
failure.
− Do not operate the laminator if it is visibly damaged or if the
mains cord or mains plug is defective.
−
If the mains cord of the laminator is damaged, the manufacturer,
its customer service team or a person with technical
Safety
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Safety
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Do not open the housing; instead, have a qualied professional
perform the repairs. Contact the service address provided on
the warranty card. Liability and warranty claims are waived
in the event of repairs or conversions performed by the user,
improper connection of the device or incorrect operation.
− Only parts that comply with the original device data may be
used for repairs. Electrical and mechanical parts, which are
essential for providing protection against sources of danger,
are located in this laminator.
−
Do not operate the laminator with an external timer or
separate telecontrol system.
− Do not immerse the laminator or the mains cord or mains
plug in water or other liquids.
− Never touch the mains plug with damp hands.
− Do not perform any other work (such as cleaning) on the
laminator while it is operating.
− Never pull the mains plug out of the socket by the mains cord;
instead, always do so by taking hold of the mains plug.
− Never use the mains cord as a carrying handle.
− Keep the laminator, mains plug and mains cord away from
open ames and hot surfaces.
− Lay the mains cord so that it does not pose a tripping hazard.
− Do not kink the mains cord and do not lay it over sharp edges.
−
Only use the laminator in indoor areas. Do not use them in
wet rooms or in the rain.
− Never store the laminator so that it is at risk of falling into a
bath tub or washbasin.
− Never reach to retrieve the laminator if it has fallen in water.
In such a case, immediately disconnect the mains plug.
− Make sure that children do not insert any objects into the
laminator.
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− Always switch the laminator o and pull the mains plug out
of the socket when you are not using the laminator, cleaning
it or in the event of a fault.
WARNING!
Danger for children and persons with impaired physical,
sensory or mental capacities (e.g. partially disabled persons,
older persons with reduced physical and mental capacities)
or lack of experience and knowledge (e.g. older children).
−
This laminator may be used by persons with impaired physical,
sensory or mental capacities or those lacking experience and
knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed
in how to safely use the laminator and have understood the
risks associated with operating it. Children must not play
with the laminator. Cleaning and user maintenance must not
be performed by children.
− Keep children away from the laminator and connector cable.
− Do not leave the laminator unattended while it is operating
and do not perform any other activities during operation.
− Do not allow children to play with the packaging wrapper.
Children may get caught in it when playing and suocate.
− Keep the laminator away from pets.
− Clearly advise other users of the risks.
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
Improper handling of the laminator may damage the laminator.
− Place the laminator on an easily accessible, level, dry, heat-
resistant and suciently stable work surface. Do not place
the laminator on the edge of the work surface.
Safety
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− Avoid the build-up of heat by not placing the laminator
directly up against a wall or under cupboards or similar.
− Protect the laminator from direct sunlight.
− Never place the laminator on or near hot surfaces (e.g. stove-
tops, heaters etc.).
− Ensure that the mains cord does not come into contact with
hot parts.
− Never expose the laminator to high temperatures (heaters
etc.) or to the eects of the weather (rain etc.).
− Never laminate damp documents or organic objects (e.g.
owers, leaves etc.).
− Do not cut the laminating pouches into pieces before
laminating and do not in any case cut o the sealed edges
from the laminating sheets.
− Stop using the laminator if its plastic parts exhibit cracks or
breaks or are deformed. Only replace damaged parts with
corresponding original spare parts.
− Only laminate at room temperature (approx. 10–25 °C).
− Never insert metallic objects (e. g. paper clips, staples etc.) or
objects other than laminating pouches which are intended
for this laminator into the laminating pouch infeed slot.
− The laminator has vents. Never cover them with other objects
such as magazines, blankets or similar.
− Never ll the laminator with liquid.
−
Never attempt to clean the laminator by immersing it in water
and do not use a steam cleaner to clean it. Otherwise, you
could damage the laminator.
Safety
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First use
First use
Checking the laminator and package contents
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
If you are not cautious when opening the packaging with a
sharp knife or other pointy object, you may quickly damage the
laminator.
− Therefore, be very careful when opening the packaging.
1. Take the laminator out of the packaging.
2. Check whether the laminator or the individual parts exhibit damage. If this is the
case, do not use the laminator. Contact the manufacturer at the service address
3. Check to make sure that the delivery is complete.
Setting up the laminator
1. Position the laminator so that there is enough space to insert a laminating
pouch. Do not position the laminator directly in front of a wall or other objects.
2.
Connect the mains plug to a properly installed socket with a protective conductor
(AC 220–240 V / 50 Hz).
- make sure the total thickness of laminated material can pass through
outlet.
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- machine can pouch A3, A4, A5, A6 size, A8 size
max. pouch thickness: 0.8 mm, max. pouch width: 336 mm
Operation
WARNING!
Risk of injury!
Handling the laminator improperly may result in injury.
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− If an object (sleeves, tie etc.) is unintentionally taken into the
laminating pouch infeed slot, immediately disconnect the
mains plug.
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
Improper handling of the laminator may lead to damage to the
laminator or documents.
− Do not in any case laminate documents with a treated surface
(e.g. fax or thermopaper, Polaroid pictures etc.) and papers
with surfaces that may be altered through heat (tickets, ultra-
sonic scans etc.).
− Only use one laminating pouch per lamination, as laminating
pouches may stick tightly together.
− Do not leave any laminating pouches in or next to the laminator
after lamination.
When using the laminator, a slight odour may be produced. Ensure
there is sucient ventilation in the room, e.g. by opening windows.
Laminating
1. Connecting the power, and turn switch on.
2. When LCD display 0000
5, motor start running, power and ready light
8on,
now can do cold laminated.
3.
Setting the temperature knob, machine will start heating, when reach the setting
temperature, ready light will from ash to long bright, now can do hot laminating.
When laminated pass through the outlet, please remove it at once, and setting
in a at place.
Operation
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Fig. A Fig. B
NOTICE!
LCD display is showing the current heater temperature, only can
laminate when the ready indicator light is long bright. Please
refer to below suggestion temperature setting chart to set a best
conguration.
4. Insert the sealing end of pouch into the machine to start work.
5. The thickness over 250 mic pouches are forbidden.
6. Make sure the total maximum thickness of laminated material within 0.5 mm.
7. When jamming, hold the jam release lever till the jammed document pulled out.
8. When power failure or jam, take o the 2 pcs of machines cover screws by hand,
and remove the cover to clean the jam paper (Fig. A and Fig. B)
− You may also put a heavy book or some similar at materials
to press the laminated materials in order to get good result.
NOTICE!
When jam, please press jam release lever
1to take out the jam
paper, pouch thickness more than 150 mic might need more
force to take it out.
Operation
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Operation
mic g °C
75 80–200 110
80 80–200 115
100 80–200 118
125 80–200 126
150 80–200 135
175 80–200 141
200 80–200 151
250 80–200 166
Fig. C Fig. D
Pouch use instruction
Keep the material in the middle of pouch leave 3 mm margin at the each side, Fig. C,
insert the sealing end into the laminator, Fig. D. Do not insert open-end into, or
may cuase jam and can not get good lamination result.
WARNING!
Risk of injury!
Handling the laminator improperly may result in injury.
− The laminated material is in high temperature when just pass
through the outlet, so be carefully do not scald, also do not pull
the laminated materials out from the exit to avoid any damage.
Conguration chart
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Cleaning
WARNING!
Burn hazard!
The laminator will become hot during operation. You may burn
yourself.
− Always let the laminator cool o completely before you clean
it.
NOTICE!
Risk of short circuit!
Water or other liquids that have penetrated the housing may
cause a short circuit.
− Never submerge the laminator in water or other liquids.
− Make sure that no water or other liquids penetrate the housing.
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
Improper handling of the laminator may result in damage to the
laminator.
−
Do not use any aggressive cleaners, brushes with metal or
nylon bristles, sharp or metallic cleaning utensils such as
knives, metal sponges and the like. They could damage the
surfaces.
− Do not in any case place the laminator in the dishwasher.
It would be destroyed as a result.
1. Disconnect the mains plug before cleaning.
2. Let the laminator cool o completely.
3. Use a damp cloth to wipe o the laminator. Let all parts dry completely afterwards.
Cleaning
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Storage
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
Improper storage of the laminator may result in damage to the
laminator.
− Never store the laminator next to a heat source.
− Do not fold or kink the mains cord.
− Only stow the laminator if it is dry.
− Always store the laminator in a clean, dry area that it is protected from direct
sunlight and is not accessible for children.
− Use the original packaging for storage.
Technical data
Model: AL3600
Mains voltage: AC 220–240 V / 50 Hz
Power consumption: 1000 W; 4.4 A
Protection class: II
Weight: approx. 4.1 kg
Dimensions (W × D × H): 472 mm × 178 mm × 110 mm
Preheating time: 3–8 min.
Pouch thickness: 75 mic to 250 mic
Operating speed: 400 mm/min. (+/- 5%)
up to A3
Maximum pouch width: 336 mm
Maximum thickness: 0.8 mm
Lamination: hot and cold lamination
Technical changes reserved.
Storage
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Declaration of conformity
The EU declaration of conformity can be requested from the address
Disposal
Disposing of the packaging
Dispose of the packaging separated into single type materials. Dispose
of cardboard and carton as waste paper and foils via the recyclable
material collection service.
Disposing of old devices
(Applicable in the European Union and other European states with systems for
the separate collection of reusable waste materials)
Old devices may not be disposed of in the household waste!
Should the laminator no longer be capable of being used at some
point in time dispose of it in accordance with the regulations in
force in your state or country. This ensures that old appliances are
recycled in a professional manner and also rules out negative
consequences for the environment. For this reason, electrical equipment
is marked with the symbol shown here.
Importer: ACROPAQ NA/SA • 28-30, BOULEVARD DE LA CAMBRE • 1000 BRUSSELS • BELGIUM ©2019 • Made in China
www.acropaq.com
Declaration of conformity
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WARRANTY CARD
A3 Laminator AL3600
Please complete this warranty card and enclose it
with the machine, together with your proof of purchase.
Customer data:
Street, number:
Postcode, town: Country:
Telephone number with international dialing code:
E-mail:
Description of fault:
Date of purchase:
Date/signature:
Note:
When claiming on the warranty, the warranty card and the proof of purchase must be included
with the machine as well as a detailed description of the fault wherever possible. Warranty
cards sent separately afterwards will not be accepted.
2 year
WARRANTY
Customer Service:
service hotline:
service website:
service address:
e-mail:
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+32 2 531 00 00
http://rma.acropaq.com
ACROPAQ NV/SA, Assesteenweg 117-9, 1740 TERNAT, BELGIUM

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Customer Service:
service hotline:
service website:
service address:
e-mail:
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+32 2 531 00 00
http://rma.acropaq.com
ACROPAQ NV/SA, Assesteenweg 117-9, 1740 TERNAT, BELGIUM
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