Easymount Cold EM-1400 User manual

Product instruction manual
Easymount Wide Format Laminators
The Easymount has been designed to be user friendly,
however we strongly recommend you take a few minutes
to read through this manual to ensure correct operation.
Keep this manual safe for future reference.

Contents
Page 3 - Introduction
Page 4 - Safety Instruction & Environmental Requirements
Page 5 - Specifications
Page 6 - The Control Panel
Page 7 - Components of the laminator
Page 8 - Unpackaging your laminator
Page 9 - Should be included...
Page 10 - Features
Page 11-12 - Set-up
Page 13-15 - Installation of laminating films
Page 16-17 - Film loading
Page 18-22 - Alternative loading of film
Page 23-24 - Optional extras
Page 25 - Laminating adjustments & General maintenance
Page 26-29 - Troubleshooter
Page 30 - Warranty & Incorrect use
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Easymount laminator.
Easymount is a high performance wide format mounting and laminating system with
a solid construction built to last.
The Easymount is great for mounting prints to boards and applying pressure sensitive
laminates as well as applying application tapes, double sided adhesives and vinyls.
The system is easy to use and much faster than squeegeeing by hand and is an ideal
solution to eliminating the hassles and expense of outsourcing.
Please read these instructions carefully before starting to use the system to ensure
you get the best results and are competent at operation.
Should you experience any problems please contact us and we will be happy to help.
Call us on: 0845 130 40 50
Easymount Cold
Easymount Single Heated Roller (SH)
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Safety Instructions
• Please ensure that the voltages of power supply you are using match with rated
working voltages before operating the machine
• The power supply should be close to the machine for convenient use
• The power supply should provide reliable protective earthing connection
• This machine must be earthed reliably so as to ensure the safety of the machine
during operation
• Only the operators of this machine should operate the electric or motion
components/controls
• Please dont use damaged wires or sockets
• Please keep children away from touching and operating this machine
• Please do not spray water or other liquid on the machine otherwise electric shock
or machine faults could occur
• Please do not replace power cord or plugs yourself, do not put heavy objects on
the power lines as this may cause electric shocks
• During use please take care that no clothes, neckties, hair, necklaces etc are near
the machine otherwise injuries could occur
• Please dont put burrs, sharp blades or over thick rigid materials into the two
rubber covered rollers (for example, tools, rulers and knives etc.)
• Dont cut adhesive films directly on the surfaces of the rubber covered rollers to
avoid damage
• Please shut down this machine after laminating to avoid misuse of the machine
• At the end of the working day always gape the rollers to ensure no at spots or
distortions occur
• When you need to move this machine, please shut down the power switch and
pull out the plugs
• Please be aware of the location of the wheels during moving or operating this
machine to avoid foot injuries
• Always ensure the machine is positioned on a at and level oor
• Please shut o the power supply (pull out the power plug) when the machine isnt
going to be used for long periods of time.
• Ambient temperature 10°C - 40°C, humidity 30% - 80%, Ideal humidity 55%
• Dust - Due to the static adherance of the film, you should keep the environment
clean, a dust cover is provided with the machine
• Please do not keep the machines in direct sunlight
• Please do not keep the machine in or around dusty areas
• Enough space should be kept around the machine to ensure the secure and
eective application. The minimum holding areas are 2.5m x 3m
Environmental Requirements
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Specifications
EM-1400 EM-1600
Max Laminating Width 1400mm 1600mm
Max Laminating Thickness 25mm
Temperature of Rubber Roller Ambient temperature
Approx Highest Line Speed 6m/min
Approx Lowest Line Speed 0.7m/min
Rated Working Voltage/Frequency 220V, 50Hz (100V, 60Hz)
Rate Input Power 1000W 1300W
Dimensions 1990 x 650 x 1255mm 2190 x 650 x 1255mm
Net Weight 210kg 245kg
EM-1200SH EM-1400SH EM-1600SH EM-2100SH
Max Laminating Width 1200mm 1400mm 1600mm 2100mm
Max Laminating Thickness 25mm
Temperature of Rubber Roller Ambient temperature to 60°C
Approx Highest Line Speed 6m/min
Approx Lowest Line Speed 0.7m/min
Rated Working Voltage/Frequency 220V, 50Hz (100V, 60Hz)
Rate Input Power 970W 1310W 1500W
Dimensions 1790 x 650 x
1255
1790 x 650 x
1255
1790 x 650 x
1255
1790 x 650 x
1255
Net Weight 185kg 210kg 245kg 280kg
Easymount Cold
Easymount Single Hot
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The Control Panel
Easymount Cold
Easymount Single Hot
Stop
Reverse Footswitch
Speed
Forward Drive Footswitch
Forward Drive
Temperature Adjustment
Down
Temperature Adjustment
Up
Heat On / O
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Components of the Laminator
1. Roller lift wheel
2. Patented rollers setting
3. Lift up feed table
4. 2x Emergency stop buttons
5. 3x Media support brackets
6. Film mandrel
7. Laminate film mandrel
8. Take-up mandrel
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Unpacking your Easymount
UNPACKING THE LAMINATOR
Unpacking the laminator...
Stand Assembly...
Position the laminator on the stand...
STAND ASSEMBLY
LAMINATOR ON STAND
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Should be included...
2 boxes...
Box with media support brackets
Easymount Box to include
• Manual
• Video
• Mandrel allen key 5mm
• Maintenance allen keys
• Safety cutter
• Dust cover
• Foot pedal
• Spirit level
• Mandrel adaptors
• Spare fuses
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Features
The safety guard lock can be
removed to assist easy set up
and re-fitted for running jobs.
Remove the Media Bar if
required, when mounting
boards. The media bar helps
keep prints at going into the
rollers, whilst keeping your
hands away.
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Set-up
Ensure the system is positioned in a safe and convenient place,
please read all safety requirements before operating your
Easymount.
Connect the foot pedal into the relevant socket at the rear of the
system.
If you are operating the Easymount Cold System please skip the
next 2 steps...
The single heated Easymount can be run either cold or warm to
switch between the two modes press the hot roller button on the
control panel The display will then show HOT next to the top roller
icon.
Set the temperature to approximately 40°C/104°F using the up or
down buttons. Both the set temperature and the actual temperature
are displayed.
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Set-up
To drive the machine press either the forward drive button (left
hand arrow) for continuous drive or step button (middle arrow)
for the foot switch. The foot switch over rides the magic eye, it is
advisable to start the machine with the foot pedal & then press the
continuous button when running.
The films will then begin to be drawn through the machine.
NOTE: When using continuous mode if the‘magic eye’ sensor is
blocked by material or hands the machine will stop - to over ride the
sensor press the foot pedal.
You can adjust the rate at which the machine laminates by turning
the ‘speed control knob’up to a maximum of 6m/min.
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Installation of Laminating Films
Remove the top mandrel from the
mandrel support brackets
Loosen the two fastening screws on one of
the mandrel core grips, slide o one side.
Slide on the laminating film positioning
it centrally on the mandrel. Refit the core
adaptor and tighten.
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Installation of Laminating Films
To aid lining up films the mandrels are
marked with both metric & imperial
mesurements. This is especially useful
when lining up laminating film and vinyl.
Sit the mandrel with laminate film back
onto the mandrel brackets.
Lock core adaptors using 5mm allen key ‘T’
wrench provided.
Please note: If these are not firmly locked
the film will not be able to be tensioned
properly.
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Installation of Laminating Films
The release liner take up mandrel is held in place with a spring
loaded bracket: to remove push towards the spring and lift
upwards
Slide an empty cardboard core onto the take up mandrel
and replace, this helps when removing waste release liner
as the whole core and release paper can be removed easily.
Add a strip of double sided tape to the
core on the take up unit.
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Load the film as shown.
Film Loading
Feed the film with release paper attached
between the rollers. Lower roller to hold in
position.
Using the safety cutter provided carefully slide the pointed edge
between the release liner and film. Draw across, cutting the release
liner only.
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Film Loading
Feed some scrap vinyl through the rollers
under the film and drive forwards slowly,
lifting the split release paper.
Remove release liner on take up
and stick the film release liner
to the take up.
To adjust the rollers to the correct laminating pressure wind handle
in an anti clockwise motion until the rollers meet, at this point the
handle will go into a neutral (loose position) as soon as tension is
felt again the pressure is set. Too much pressure will cause problems
feeding vinyl (see trouble shooting).
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Alternative loading of film
Using the pressure handle raise the upper roller.
Attach the film including release liner to the core on the take up
unit.
Lift feed tray. Pull the film o the take up and drape over so it goes
over top & bottom roller.
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Alternative loading of film
Remove bottom rear mandrel and fit vinyl
onto the mandrel.
Centralise on mandrel using the same measurements as the top roll
to ensure bottom film & vinyl line up correctly.
Pull vinyl forward over the front
roller and stick to laminate.
Both laminate and vinyl should
cover the rollers.
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Alternative loading of film
Using a feeder board to push the film
& vinyl through the rollers.
The Easymount is now ready to run.
Add required tension to both the
laminate & vinyl to make sure
they run smoothly over the
rollers.
Showing lamination with the feed
table lifted.
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