Drytac JetMounter XD User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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Copyright © 2015 Drytac Corporation
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change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Drytac
Corporation. Drytac Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may
appear in this document. Nor does it make expressed or implied warranty of any kind
with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Drytac Corporation shall not be
liable for incidental or consequential damages in connection with, or arising out of the
furnishing, performance, or use of this document and the program material, which it
describes.

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Introduction
Over the past three decades, Drytac has evolved into one of the world’s most highly regarded
manufacturers of products for graphics finishing and display. Our core product line consists of a
wide range of pressure-sensitive, heatset and thermal overlaminating films. In addition, we offer
an extensive line of mounting adhesives, backing films, inkjet media, finishing equipment,
accessories, and banner stands. Drytac has the unique ability to manage all phases of the
customer experience: product quality and performance, manufacturing and distribution, training
and technical support and the industry’s best customer service.
The JetMounter ™ wide format ProXD series is engineered by Drytac to deliver a combination of
performance and value unequalled in the finishing industry. Compatible with any pressure-
sensitive overlaminating film, JetMounters are also ideal for permanently mounting graphics
onto cardstock, foam board, MDF or rigid PVC board. Equipped with the performance features
our customers demand, JetMounter ™ ProXD wide format models are unmatched for value.
JM Pro XD Features
•Heavy Duty, One-Piece Durable Metal Construction.
•Interchangeable, Large Diameter (5.5”/139.7 mm) Silicone, Non-Stick Rollers.
•Fully Heated Upper Roller with F/C Display Capability (248°F/120°C).
•Drytac’s Heavy Duty Single Mechanical Lift/Pressure Mechanism provides precise,
calibrated pressure control for consistent, repeatable results.
•2”/50.8 mm Nip Opening with LED Display for Pressure and Height.
•Accommodates 10” Diameter Rolls of Material.
•Adjustable Speed Control (to 20 fpm) with Forward, Reverse and Foot Pedal Functions.
•Adjustable Brake Tension on Five Auto-Grip Unwind/Supply Shafts, with roll to roll
capability.
•Wide, Heavy Duty Locking Casters for Stability and Maneuverability.
•Center Release, Fold-Down Front Feed Table with “Hold Flat” Paper In-Feed Guide.
•Front and Rear Table Idler Bars.
•Two Top-Mounted Emergency Stops accessible from front or rear.
•Photo Electric Safety Eyes.
•CE, FCC and cTUVus Certifications.

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information .........................................................................................5
Specific Moving Instructions..................................................................................7
Controls.................................................................................................................8
Setting Roller Pressure..........................................................................................10
Adjusting Shaft Tensions ......................................................................................11
Mounting With the JetMounter
™
Laminators
Mounting Board and Adhesive Selection...............................................................12
Pre-coating the Mounting Board............................................................................13
Mounting a Graphic to a Pre-Coated Board...........................................................14
Laminating with the JetMounter
™ Laminators
Selecting a Laminate Film .....................................................................................15
Single Unmounted Image......................................................................................15
Single Mounted Image...........................................................................................16
Laminating Multiple Mounted Images....................................................................17
Using a Leader Board,Carrier Boards and Preparing Mounting Boards.................18
Care and Maintenance.................................................................................................19
Technical Specifications and Contact Information .................................................20
Registration Information and Warranty ..................................................................21
Appendix
Operation Sequence..............................................................................................22
Crate Removal Procedure.....................................................................................23
Heating Element Installation .................................................................................25

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Important Safety Information
Before operating this equipment for the first time, it is crucial that you take the time to read and
understand all of the following safety-related information. Failure to follow these procedures
could result in serious personal injury and/or damage to the equipment and work piece.
Safety Signal Words and Symbols
Danger symbols indicate imminently hazardous situations that, if not avoided, will result in
serious injury or death.
Warning symbols indicate a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
severe injury or death.
Caution headings indicate a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTE or NOTICE indicates a statement of company policy directly or indirectly related to the
safety of personnel or protection of property.
The JetMounter
™
performs mounting and laminating using two rollers to apply uniform
pressure to adhesives and over laminating films. The point where the rollers touch the
material is called the “Nip”. This area creates a potential pinch hazard for fingers or other
objects. DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT IF YOU ARE UNWILLING TO ACCEPT THIS
HAZARD! TO AVOID INJURY, ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE NIP
AREA!
No persons under the age of 16 should be allowed to operate the equipment!
The following safety features are designed to offer a reasonable measure of
protection against injury while maintaining an operator-friendly machine. Please do not attempt
to disable or alter their functionality in any way. Any modifications will void the warranty and
pose a serious risk to the operator. Contact Drytac Technical Services if any malfunction of
the equipment occurs and stop using the machine immediately!
All Pro XD models are equipped with a Photo Cell in front of the roller Nip which, when
interrupted, will stop the roller and the PC Status LED on the Control Panel will light to indicate
that an object is interrupting the photocell beam. (Note: Be particularly cautious when operating
the JetMounter
TM
with the Foot Pedal because in this Mode the rollers will still be powered when
the photocells are interrupted. An audible alarm will sound to alert the operator that something
is blocking the photo cell beam.

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Prior to operating the laminator, always check that the photocell is working properly. In Standard
mode and use a piece of cardboard to block the photocells to confirm that the rollers stop.
The Pro XD is also equipped with two red Emergency Stop buttons, located on the top of either
side of the end cases. The Emergency Stop Button will stop the machine
immediately, shutting off power to the Control Panel. Stopping the machine can
also be accomplished by; lifting your foot off the pedal when in foot mode, turning
the speed dial to zero (0) or turning off the power button on the control panel or the main power
switch on the back of the left end case. If there is a “No Power” condition, check to see if the
Stops are depressed before further troubleshooting.
DO NOT operate this equipment when you are alone. As with all motorized equipment, it is
advisable that other adults be present to assist if required.
DO NOT operate the JetMounter
™
while under the influence of alcohol, prescription drugs or
any other substance that could impair your judgment or reaction time.
REMOVE any jewelry such as rings, bracelets and necklaces prior to operating the equipment.
Keep loose clothing, neckties, artificial fingernails, long hair and anything else that might easily
be drawn into the rollers away from the machine.
Turn the JetMounter
™
power OFF if you are loading adhesives or film, cleaning the rollers or
performing other activities that require close proximity of your fingers to the Nip. This will avoid
the possibility of inadvertently starting the machine. Keep your fingers away from the Nip area
when the machine is operating. Always work at a slow speed until you become familiar with the
machine.
Exercise caution when lifting rolls of laminate and adhesive due to their weight. Use assistance
to avoid personal injury or damage to the equipment and materials.Prior to lifting a
supply shaft into the laminator, position the Slot in the cup on the machine’s right
side to receive the shaft. The use of an assistant is strongly recommended.
When using a large supply roll, be aware that a pinch hazard can exist between
the top roller and the supply shaft. When working from the rear of the laminator the
operator must be aware of the Nip point of the contacting rollers and exercise
extreme caution to avoid injury.
Always
disconnect the laminator from the power supply before removing
any panels for service! Service performed by anyone not authorized or
directed by Drytac Technical Services will void the warranty.

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The noise level this machine generates at the operators’ position is less than 70dB.
Keep this manual near the machine for future reference. Also check our website for any
additional or updated safety information. (www.drytac.com)
Installation/Training is also available for your JetMounter ™ . This service assures that your new
laminator is set up properly and the operators are trained in the various applications the
equipment can perform. Contact our Customer Service Department for details or if you have
any questions about the operation of this equipment or would like to make arrangements for
such a session.
Specific Moving Instructions
The Drytac JetMounter
TM
is to be handled with care to avoid personal
injury or collateral damage. Whenever the machine is moved, we
strongly recommend utilizing at least two people. The adage: “Better
safe than sorry,” applies here. When moving the machine, the
movers should be positioned at both sides. Do not push the
JetMounter
TM
from the front or back! This eliminates the possibility
of having the machine tip over onto the mover or their helper.
Unpacking and Installation
Upon receipt of your new JetMounter
™
, inspect the carton(s) carefully for signs of physical
damage or mishandling. There are two rough handling indicators that should be inspected
before the shipment is signed for. If either of the devices is “tripped”, this must be noted on the
receiving paperwork. Report any damage to the shipping company immediately and contact
Drytac Corporation if replacement parts are needed. If there is no apparent damage, proceed
with unpacking. It is recommended that at least two people unpack the JM Pro XD to avoid
damage to the equipment or personal injury. Follow the instructions attached
to the front of the crate to remove the laminator correctly and safely. If the
instructions are missing check the appendix in this manual for an illustrated
version or contact Drytac Technical Services before attempting to unpack or install the machine.
Also see appendix for heating element installation procedure. If there are any questions about
electrical requirements for the equipment, please contact a qualified electrician prior to
attempting to power up the machine! Be absolutely certain that the voltage supplied at the
outlet corresponds with the voltage marked on the plate attached to your machine. Do not rely
on the cord or outlet configuration to determine the correct power supply voltage!

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ALLOW ENOUGH WORKSPACE AROUND THE MACHINE TO BE ABLE TO FEED AND
REMOVE YOUR WORKPIECE SAFELY! It is recommended that the machine be placed so that
at least three feet of space from the front and back beyond the largest piece of material you will
use be provided to insure adequate accessibility and safety.
For example, if your work piece were a four-foot by eight-foot foam board, you would need to
allow a minimum of eleven feet of space in front and eleven feet of space in the rear of your
machine. Always consider this rule a necessity prior to beginning your work.
JetMounter
™
Pro XD Controls
1. The main On-Off switch is a Breaker located on the back of the left end case of the
machine, near the power cord entry. This switch should be in the “OFF” position when
loading or unloading adhesives or film, cleaning the rollers or performing other activities that
require close proximity of your fingers to the Nip. Use this breaker to power down after
processing is completed for each day.
2. The Control Panel Power Pad is located in the lower left corner of the control panel, which is
on the upper angled surface of the right end case. This button must be pressed first, before
activating any machine functions. When one of the Emergency Stops has been pressed
and the problem has been corrected that caused the stop to be pressed, you must
reactivate the Stop and then press the Control Panel Power Button to proceed
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3. The F/R Pad is used to select the direction of the bottom roller. The indicator light next to
the FWD or REV LED will light to show which direction has been selected. Depress the
button to change directions. The roller must be stopped before changing the direction.
NOTE: REVERSE will only function with the use of the foot pedal. The alarm will sound and
the roller speed will be very slow to alert the operator that the roller cannot be stopped in the
normal manner by breaking the photo cell beam in front of the roller. Use extreme caution
with hand and tool placement on both front and rear decks to avoid personal injury or
damage to the rollers. When operating in Reverse, the operator must
be aware the protection provided by the photo cells in the forward direction is not
available, since they are located on the front feed table only.
4. The ROLLER Pad is located directly above the directional pad and must be depressed to
activate the motor which turns the bottom roller. The adjacent indicator LED next to the
button will light when power is supplied to the motor. When the Photo Cell beam has been
broken or “tripped” due to an obstruction or such, the Roller Button must be re-activated
before resuming processing. The PC Status Indicator Light to the right of the Power
Button will light up when the photo cell beam is interrupted.
6. The SPEED CONTROL, located to the right of the ROLLER, FWD/REV Buttons, is used to
control the speed of the motor-driven bottom roller. Rotating the knob to the right or left will
increase and/or decrease the speed of the roller. The speed control will not affect the
reverse speed or the speed of the roller when the photo cell beam is interrupted while
processing with the use of the Foot Pedal. In that circumstance, the roller will move at a
steady, slow speed, or jog mode, until the foot pedal is released. Then, when the obstruction
is clear the set speed on the control will resume by depressing the foot pedal.
7. The HEAT Pad is located directly above the roller buttons and speed control. This Pad
activates the Heat Assist Function. When pressed, the LED display will light up and show
the current Top Roller temperature. The heating rod starts to heat the roller to the set
temperature on the display. Which temperature scale is being displayed is indicated by the
LED to the right of the Display. To change from Celsius to Fahrenheit, simply press the UP
and Down arrows (located to the left of the temperature display) simultaneously and hold
for six to ten seconds. NOTE: Once processing begins, heat is absorbed into the materials
and lower roller, which will drop the temperature slightly. Depending on the amount and
thickness of the materials and the ambient temperature, this may need to be factored into
the temperature setting. The system is protected from overheating which means the heating
system will shut down if the roller exceeds the maximum rated temperature.

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8. The Pressure and Height Displays are directly above the HEAT display. The Nip opening
(or gap between the upper and lower rollers) is indicated on the LED Display in millimeters
from 0 to 50 mm or two inches. Directly above the Nip Opening Display, a series of LEDs
(labeled from 0-100) light up to show the percentage of pressure being applied to the
material in the nip. The (0) light stays lighted constantly. When the Top Roller is lowered to
rest on the Bottom Roller (what is called the “Sweet Spot”) the (20) light will light up
indicating twenty percent pressure is being exerted on the material in the nip. With a very
slight rotation of the Hand Wheel clockwise, increasing pressure is applied and the LED’s
will successively light up to show the percentage of pressure applied. This feature is for
repeatability in processing. The suggested pressure setting is 20 or 40 % for the best
results with the majority of applications. The unique Drytac lift mechanism design achieves
evenly controlled pressure over the entire contact area. To prevent excessive pressure and
premature failure of the equipment or damage to materials processed and/or the
mechanism, maximum spring compression is restricted.
The Hand Wheel is located on the front of the right end case. Simply turn the hand wheel to
raise or lower the top roller.
The Supply Shaft holds the adhesive or laminate material, while the Take Up or wind-up
Shaft holds the release liner. The two shafts below the table level can be used as either
supply or take up as the application calls for.
When any of the shafts is installed, the slot end must be oriented properly to
fit in the drive mechanism located on the right end of the machine, as you face it from the
front. The operator and the assistant should consider this prior to lifting the loaded shaft into
position. Once in position, keeper pins can be inserted in the cups to secure the shaft from
lifting from the cup.
Setting Roller Pressure
The nip gap is the space between the upper and lower main rollers. Both the nip gap and the
processing pressure are controlled by the Height Adjust Hand Wheel, located on the front of the
right cabinet, which raises or lowers the upper roller. The roller height should be adjusted
according to the images or substrates being processed. Normal operating range is between 20-
40% for most applications. Excessive pressure can create wrinkles and damage substrates.
Over laminating and Encapsulation: To process thin images the nip gap should be closed with
the pressure set to 40%.