GBC 54C User manual

SPIRE II Series Laminator
Models 54C, 64C
INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
Document Number: 1723266 Rev. A
Do not duplicate without written permission from ACCO Brands.

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1723266 Rev. A 2013/12
IntroductIon
The SPIRE II Series Laminators are designed to
protect heat-sensitive media and provide you with
inproved productivity, versatility, and quality.
Note: Depending on the model of your Laminator and
its version, the photos in this manual may not look
like your Laminator. However, the components and
functions are the same.
Features
• Simple intuitive control panel with LED
pressure readout
• Variety of speed adjustments
• Hand crank for opening and closing rollers
provide infinite choice of settings
• Removable front Feed Table and fixed Rear
Output Table
• Reversible motor clears feed jams.
• 15ft/min (4.6 mpm) laminating capability
applIcatIons
• Trade show graphics
• Posters
• Rigid displays
• Backlit displays
• Window displays
• POP displays
• Sidewalk graphics
• Banners
• Flexible displays
• Directional signage
• Vehicle graphics
FIlms
• Arrtic® Pressure Sensitive Films
• Arrtic Pressure Sensitive Mounting Adhesives
ACCO Brands Canada Inc.
7381 Bramalea Road
Mississauga ON L5S1C4
800.263.1063
www.gbccanada.com
ACCO Mexicana
Neptuno 43, Fraccionamiento Nueva Industrial Vallejo
México 07700 D.F.
Delagación Gustavo A. Madero
(55) 15 00-57 00
www.gbc.com.mx
ACCO Brands
4 Corporate Drive
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
In USA call 800.772.9281
www.gbcconnect.com

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Introduction .................................................................i
Features .................................................................. i
Applications ............................................................i
Films ........................................................................i
1. Safety
Cautions ..................................................................1-2
General ....................................................................1-2
Electrical ................................................................. 1-3
GBC Technical Service .......................................... 1-3
Safety Label Locations .......................................... 1-4
2. Warranty
Limited 90-Day Warranty ........................................2-1
3. Specifications
FCC Class A Notice ............................................... 3-2
Canada Class A Notice - Avis Canada, Classe A .. 3-2
Modications .......................................................... 3-2
4. Installation
GBC Technical Service .......................................... 4-1
Prior to Installation ................................................. 4-1
Installation .............................................................. 4-1
Location ............................................................. 4-2
5. Feature Guide
Emergency Stop Switches ..................................... 5-2
AUTOGRIP and Multi Core Shafts and Upper Idler 5-2
A. Upper Front Rewind Shaft ............................. 5-2
B. Upper Unwind Shaft ...................................... 5-2
C. Upper Idler..................................................... 5-2
A. And B. Main Rollers ....................................... 5-3
Gap/Pressure Crank ......................................... 5-3
Footswitch Jack ................................................. 5-3
Footswitch .............................................................. 5-4
Lower Shafts And Idler Bar .................................... 5-4
A. Lower Multi Core Supply Shaft ..................... 5-4
B. Lower Idler Bar .............................................. 5-4
Multi Core Adaptors ............................................... 5-4
Rear Table and Optional Idler ................................ 5-4
A. Rear Table...................................................... 5-4
B. Optional Rear Table Idler ............................... 5-4
Shaft Storage Cradle.............................................. 5-5
Gap Gauge, Photo Safety Sensor .......................... 5-5
Pressure Plate ........................................................ 5-6
Feed Table .............................................................. 5-6
Removing the Feed Table .................................. 5-7
Tension Adjustment Knobs .................................... 5-8
A. Upper Unwind Tension .................................. 5-8
B. Upper Front Rewind Tension ......................... 5-8
C. Optional Lower Front Unwind Tension .......... 5-8
D. Optional Lower Rear Rewind Tension ........... 5-8
Control Panel .......................................................... 5-9
B. RUN ............................................................... 5-9
C. REV ................................................................ 5-9
D. PRESSURE .................................................... 5-9
E. Speed Control Knob ...................................... 5-9
Power ....................................................................5-10
Power Panel ......................................................5-10
Castors ..................................................................5-10
6. Operation
Sequence of Operation .......................................... 6-1
Loading Film ........................................................... 6-2
Loading Films For the First Time ....................... 6-2
Webbing the Machine ............................................ 6-3
Removing the Web ................................................. 6-6
Clear a Film Jam (Wrap-Up) ................................... 6-8
Precoating Mount Boards ..................................... 6-8
Tips .................................................................... 6-9
Pressure Sensitive Decalling .................................. 6-9
Tips .................................................................... 6-9
Pressure Sensitive Mounting - Decal - Front ........6-10
Tips ...................................................................6-10
Pressure Sensitive Mounting - Precoat - Front.....6-11
Tips ...................................................................6-11
Custom Application Notes ....................................6-11
Tips for Custom Application #1 ........................6-11
Tips for Custom Application #2 ........................6-12
Tips for Custom Application #3 ........................6-12
Film Alignment .......................................................6-12
Film Tension ..........................................................6-13
Testing the Web ................................................6-13
Lamination Guide .................................................6-13
7. Operator Maintenance
Caring for the SPIRE Series Laminator ...................7-1
Cleaning The Rollers ...........................................7-1
Troubleshooting ......................................................7-2
WEEE Statement .....................................................7-3
Glossary of Terms .................................................. 7-4
Notes .......................................................................7-5
Table of ConTenTs

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Your safety, as well as the safety of others is
important. Before you install or use the machine,
read and follow all the safety notices carefully in
this chapter. In this instruction manual, and on the
laminator, you will nd important safety notices
related to the use of the laminator. Observe all the
safety information provided.
Read all of the instructions and save these
instructions for further use. Also make sure you have
been fully trained before operating the laminator.
The safety alert symbol precedes each
safety notice in this manual. The symbol indicates a
potential personal safety hazard to you or others.
This safety alert symbol indicates a potential
electrical shock. It warns you not to open the
laminator and expose yourself to hazardous voltage.
The following warnings are found on the SPIRE
Series laminator.
This safety notice means that you could be seriously
hurt or killed if you open the laminator and expose
yourself to hazardous voltage. Do not open the
laminator. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Refer service to qualified service personnel.
MUCHO
CUIDADO
WARNING
ATTENTION
WARNUNG
RISQUE DE
BROYEMENT.
Tenir mains et
vêtements a l'écart
RIESGO DE
PINCHAMIENTO.
Mantener las manos
y prendas de vestir
a distancia.
CRUSH HAZARD
Keep hands and
clothing away from
rollers.
QUETSCHGEFAHR.
Hände und
Kleidung fernhalten.
This safety notice means that
your ngers and hands could
be trapped and crushed in the
rollers. Clothing, jewelry and
long hair could be caught in
the rollers and pull you into
them. Keep ngers, hands,
clothing, jewelry, and long hair
away from the rollers.
This safety notice means that
your ngers and hands could
be trapped and crushed in
the gear and chain. Clothing,
jewelry and long hair could be
caught in the rollers and pull
you into them. Keep ngers,
hands clothing, jewelry, and
long hair away from the gear
and chain.
1. saFety

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WarnInGs
• Do not attempt to service or repair the
laminator.
• Do not open the laminator. There are no
serviceable parts inside. Refer service to
qualified service personnel.
• Do not connect the laminator to an electrical
supply or attempt to operate the laminator
until you have completely read these
instructions. Maintain these instructions in a
convenient location for future reference.
• Entrapment hazard. Do not operate when
alone. More than one person is required to be
in the area when operating the machine.
• To guard against injury, the general safety
precautions must be observed when installing
and using the laminator.
• Consider the work area. A cluttered work area
can lead to accidents. The laminator must be
placed on a sturdy level floor surface. Allow
sufficient access to the front, back, and sides
of the laminator. Keep the work area well lit.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe personal injury or death.
cautIons
Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury or
cause damage to the machine.
General
• Keep ngers, hands clothing, jewelry, and long
hair away from the front of the rollers to avoid
entanglement and entrapment.
• Do not use the laminator for other than its
intended purposes.
• Avoid quick stops, excessive force and uneven
floor surfaces when moving the laminator.
• Do not defeat or remove electrical and
mechanical safety equipment such as
interlocks, shields and guards.
• Do not insert objects unsuitable for lamination
or expose the equipment to liquids.
Before you operate
this machine, it is
important that you
read and understand
the entire contents of
these instructions and
be fully trained.

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electrIcal
The laminator should be connected only to a source
of power as indicated in these instructions and
on the nomenclature plate located on the rear of
the laminator. Contact an electrician should the
attachment plug provided with the laminator not
match the receptacles at your location.
WARNING: Do not attempt to service or repair
the laminator. Failure to observe this warning could
result severe personal injury or death.
Disconnect the plug from the receptacle and
contact your dealer or distributor, or GBC Technical
Service at 1-800-723-4000, when one or more of the
following has occurred.
• The power supply cord or attachment plug is
damaged.
• Liquid has been spilled into the laminator.
• The laminator is malfunctioning.
• The laminator does not operate as described
in these instructions.
CAUTION: The receptacle must be located near the
equipment and must be easily accessible.
Disconnect the attachment plug from the receptacle
to which it is connected and keep the power supply
cord in your possession while moving the laminator.
GBc technIcal servIce
To order replacement accessories, service, parts,
or an Equipment Maintenance Agreement, please
contact GBC Technical Service and Support at:
unIted states
ACCO Brands
GBC Technical Service and Support
4 Corporate Drive
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
www.gbcconnect.com
1-800-723-4000
canada
Ontario and Quebec – 1-800-268-3310
All other Provinces – 1-800-268-3447
Local 905-595-3100
[e-mail]
mexIco
(55) 15 00 57 00

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saFety laBel locatIons
Figure 1. SPIRE II Series safety label locations.
Inside panel
both ends
On back
Both ends
CRUSH HAZARD
Keep Hands and clothing
away from rollers.
Stop the machine and
raise the top roller before
cleaning.
RISQUE DE BROYMENT
Tenir mains et v
êtements
a l'écart.
Arr
êter la machine et
soulever le rouleau
sup
érieur avant de
nettoyer la machine.
RISQUE DE
PINCHAMIENTO.
Mantener las manos
y prendas de vestir
a distancia.
Para la máquina y levante
el rodillo superior antes
de limpiar.
Both ends
On back

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2. Warranty
lImIted 90-day Warranty
ACCO Brands USA LLC, ACCO Brands, 4
Corporate Drive, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (in Canada,
ACCO Brands Canada Inc., 7381 Bramalea Road,
Mississauga ON L5S1C4; and in Mexico, ACCO
Brands Mexicana,Neptuno 43, Fraccionamiento
Nueva Industrial Vallejo México 07700 D.F. México)
(each, respectively, “ACCO Brands”) warrants to
the original purchaser that this SPIRE II Series
Laminator ACCO Brands product is free from defects
in workmanship and material under normal use and
service for a period of 90 days after purchase.
ACCO Brands’ obligation under this warranty is
limited to replacement or repair, at ACCO Brands’
option, of any warranted part found defective by
ACCO Brands without charge for material or labor.
Any replacement, at ACCO Brands’ option, may be
the same product or a substantially similar product
that may contain remanufactured or refurbished
parts. This warranty shall be void in the following
circumstances:
(i) if the product has been improperly installed or
misused,
(ii) if the product has been damaged by negligence or
accident, or
(iii) if the product has been altered by anyone other
than ACCO Brands or ACCO Brands’ authorized
agents.
Without limiting the generality of the previous
paragraph, ACCO Brands’ obligation under this
limited warranty does not include:
(a) damage caused to the rollers by knives, razors, or
other sharp tools; by any foreign objects falling into
the working area of the laminator; or by cleaning the
laminator with solutions or materials that harm its
surfaces;
(b) damage caused by adhesives; nor
(c) damage caused by lifting, tilting or attempting
to position the laminator other than rolling it on its
castors across even surfaces.
For warranty execution, please contact ACCO Brands
at:
1-800-723-4000 or www.gbcconnect.com in the USA
800-263-1063 or www.gbccanada.com in Canada
(55) 1500-5578 or www.gbc.com.mx in Mexico
TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
EXPRESSED WARRANTIES. REPRESENTATIONS
OR PROMISES INCONSISTENT WITH OR
IN ADDITION TO THIS WARRANTY ARE
UNAUTHORIZED AND SHALL NOT BE BINDING ON
ACCO BRANDS. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAWS, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
(IF APPLICABLE) ARE LIMITED IN DURATION
TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. TO THE
EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN
NO EVENT SHALL ACCO BRANDS BE LIABLE
FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE,
EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR
DAMAGES, WHETHER OR NOT FORESEEABLE.
SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, SO
THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
FOR CONSUMERS WHO HAVE THE BENEFIT
OF CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS OR
REGULATIONS IN THEIR JURISDICTION OF
PURCHASE OR, IF DIFFERENT, IN THEIR
JURISDICTION OF RESIDENCE, THE BENEFITS
CONFERRED BY THIS WARRANTY ARE IN
ADDITION TO ALL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES
CONVEYED BY SUCH CONSUMER PROTECTION
LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
To the extent permitted by law, this warranty is
not transferable and will automatically terminate if
the original product purchaser sells or otherwise
disposes of the product.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights. Other
rights, which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction,
may exist. In addition some jurisdictions do not allow
(i) the exclusion of certain warranties, (ii) limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or (iii) the
exclusion or limitation of certain types of costs and/
or damages, so the above limitations may not apply.

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Model 54C 64C
Operating Speed Up to 15 fpm (4.6 mpm)
Maximum Mounting
Thickness Main Roller: 1.375 in. (34.9 mm) Max.
Maximum Film Width 54 in. (137.2 cm) 64 in. (162.6 cm)
Dimensions (unit only)
• Width
• Height
• Depth
71.1 in. (180.6 cm)
52.6 in. (133.6 cm)
27 in. (68.6 cm)
80.9 in. (205.5 cm)
52.6 in. (133.6 cm)
27 in. (68.6 cm)
Weight 497 lb. (225.4 Kg).
Shipping: 675 lb. (306.2 Kg).
550 lb. (249.5 Kg).
Shipping: 704 lb. (319.3 Kg).
Electrical Requirements
(U.S. Models)
• Voltage
• Current
• U.S. Receptacle
115 VAC 60 Hz Single phase
2 Amps
NEMA 5-15
Refer to the nomenclature plate located on the rear of the laminator for the specic
electrical rating applicable to the unit.
3. specIFIcatIons
Figure 2. SPIRE II Series dimensions.
Width
Height
Depth

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Fcc class a notIce
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful
interference.
• This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
canada class a notIce - avIs
canada, classe a
This Class A digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme
à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
modIFIcatIons
Any modications made to this device that are not
approved by ACCO Brands may void the authority
granted to the user by the FCC and/or by Industry
Canada to operate this equipment.
Toutes modications apportées à ce dispositif et non
approuvées par ACCO Brands annuleront le droit
accordé à l’utilisateur par le FCC et/ou par Industrie
Canada de faire fonctionner cet équipement.

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WARNING: Do not attempt to service or repair
the laminator. Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe personal injury or death.
Disconnect the plug from the receptacle and contact
GBC Technical Service when one or more of the
following has occurred.
• The power supply cord or attachment plug is
damaged.
• Liquid has been spilled into the laminator.
• The laminator is malfunctioning.
• The laminator does not operate as described
in these instructions.
GBc technIcal servIce
United States
1-800-723-4000
Canada
Ontario and Quebec – 1-800-268-3310
All other Provinces – 1-800-268-3447
Local 905-595-3100
Mexico
(55) 15 00 57 00
prIor to InstallatIon
Inspect the crate and laminator for damage. Shipping
damage should be brought to the immediate
attention of the delivering carrier.
WARNING: Do not attempt to move the
laminator across anything other than a at, level
surface without trained and qualied riggers. You
can be severely injured or crushed.
The SPIRE Series is a large and heavy piece of
equipment. It is necessary to employ licensed
riggers only to move the laminator. The laminator is
not designed to be tipped up or tipped sideways in
anyway.
InstallatIon
There are no operator serviceable parts to the
machine other than periodic cleaning. Refer to the
Operator Maintenance chapter.
WARNING: A trained GBC Technician MUST
install the laminator for the rst time. Failure to
observe this warning could result in severe bodily
injury or death.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to install the laminator
yourself for the rst time. You could damage the
machine.
To prepare the site for the laminator for the first
time:
1. Allow enough room to access all sides of the
laminator. Refer to the illustration on the next
page.
2. Ensure the floor is stable and a flat surface
capable of supporting the weight of the machine
and any materials. All four castors should be
able to be positioned completely on a level and
smooth surface.
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locatIon
Provide adequate space around the laminator as
shown in the illustration.
The laminator should be located so that exiting lm
drops freely to the oor or to a table that is lower
than the exit point of the laminator. Accumulation of
laminate immediately behind the laminator as it exits
the equipment may cause the lm to wrap around the
rollers, jamming the machine.
Avoid locating the laminator near sources of heat or
cold. The laminator should not be in the direct path
of forced heated or cooled air.
20 ft.
(508 cm)
Front
3 ft.
(91 cm)
Rear
8 ft. 8 in.
(220 cm)
8 ft. 8 in.
(220 cm)
13 ft. (330 cm)
Electric cord
drop
6 x 6 ft.
(183 x 183 cm)
Work table
on wheels
6 x 6 ft.
(183 x 183 cm)
Work table
on wheels
Figure 3. Laminator location dimensions.

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5. Feature GuIde
Figure 4. Laminator identication.
This chapter identies the main components of the laminator.
Note: Depending on the model of your Laminator and its version, the photos in this guide may not look like your
Laminator. However, the components and functions are the same. Your laminator may not have all the options shown
below. For option upgrades, contact your local sales rep or Technical support. Refer to “GBC Technical Service”.
Emergency
Stop Switch
Footswitch
Feed Table and
optional Idler Bar
Pressure
Plate
Main
Roller
Front Rewind
Shaft
Emergency
Stop Switch
Brake
Tension
Knobs
Control
Panel
Gap/Pressure
Crank
Lower Supply Shaft
Front View
Lower Multi Core Supply Shaft
Emergency
Stop Switch
Emergency
Stop Switch
Rear Table and
optional Idler
Power
cable
ON/OFF
switch
Rear View
Optional Upper
Rear Rewind
Storage Craddle

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emerGency stop sWItches
Figure 5. Emergency Stop Switch near Operator Panel.
Four Emergency Stop (also referred to as E-Stop)
Switches are available on the Laminator. The
Emergency Stop Switches are located on all four
upper corners of the machine.
To engage the Emergency Stop Switch (A), press any
one down to stop the roller movement.
To disengage the Emergency Stop Switch, turn it
clockwise after the emergency condition has been
resolved.
Figure 6. Emergency Stop Switch on back of the laminator.
autoGrIp and multI core
shaFts and upper Idler
The 3 inch AUTOGRIP and Multi Core Shafts can
be used in all positions as supply or rewind shafts.
Rulers in inches and centimeters are incorporated
into each AUTOGRIP Shaft.
Figure 7. Upper Front Rewind and Upper Unwind Shafts.
a. upper Front reWInd shaFt
The Upper Front Rewind Shaft is used to rewind
release liners or nished media.
B. upper unWInd shaFt
The Upper Unwind Shaft is used to hold lm or
media that will be used for the job, and to apply
brake tension.
c. upper Idler
The Upper Idler guides the upper lamination onto the
Top Main Roller, ensuring a constant amount of wrap
on the Top Main Roller.

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maIn rollers
Figure 8. Top and bottom Main Rollers.
WARNING: Keep your hands and ngers
away from the point between the two Main
Rollers (nip point). Do not operate when alone. More
than one person is required to be in the area when
operating. Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe personal injury.
If entrapment between the Main Rollers occurs, use
the Emergency Stop Switch.
Emergency Stop Switches
The Emergency Stop Switches are located on all four
upper corners of the machine.
Turn the Gap/Pressure Crank clockwise to raise the
Top Main Roller and release the pressure.
a. and B. maIn rollers
The Top (A) and bottom (B) Main Rollers pull the
media into the laminator and laminates the lm onto
the media.
Gap/pressure crank
Figure 9. Gap/Pressure Crank.
The Gap/Pressure Crank sets the Main Roller gap.
Turn the handle counterclockwise to lower the Main
Roller to increase the roller pressure.
FootsWItch Jack
The Footswitch jack is located directly below the
Gap/Pressure Crank (partially visible in the above
photo). To connect the Footswitch, align the slot in
the cable connector with the key at the top of the
jack, press the connector in, and then screw the
collar to secure.

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FootsWItch
Figure 10. Footswitch.
The Footswitch allows you to start and stop the
laminator while handling the item to be laminated.
Press the Footswitch to run the laminator and release
it to stop the laminator.
When the Footswitch is used and the Photo Safety
Sensor is blocked, the speed of the laminator drops
to 3 ft. (1 meter) per min. When the Feed Table is
removed, the rollers will rotate if the Footswitch is
pressed. The machine will run at 3 ft. (1 meter) per
min.
loWer shaFts and Idler Bar
Figure 11. Lower Multi Core Supply Shaft and Idler Bar.
a. loWer multI core supply shaFt
The Lower Multi Core Supply Shaft is used to hold
lm or media to be used for the job and to apply
brake tension.
B. loWer Idler Bar
The Lower Idler guides the lower lm or media onto
the Bottom Main Roller, ensuring a constant amount
of wrap is on the Bottom Main Roller.
multI core adaptors
Multi Core Adaptors grip the media supply tube. The
Multi Core Adaptors accommodate 2 through 3 inch
diameter cores.
Figure 12. Multi Core Adaptor on a Shaft.
The Multi Core Adaptors are secured to the shaft
with two hex head screws. Using an Allen wrench,
loosen the screws and slide the Multi Core Adaptor
along the shaft to accommodate the core, and then
tighten the screws.
rear taBle and optIonal Idler
Figure 13. Rear Table and optional Idler.
a. rear taBle
The Rear Table supports the web as it exits the
machine.
B. optIonal rear taBle Idler
The optional Rear Table Idler is part of the Rear Table
and assists the web as it exits the laminator.

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shaFt storaGe cradle
Figure 14. Shaft Storage Cradle on Back of the Laminator.
Use to Shaft Storage Cradles to store shafts that are
not in use.
Gap GauGe, photo saFety
sensor
Figure 15. Components on right side of Feed Table.
a. Gap GauGe
The Gap Gauge indicates the amount of gap
between the Main Rollers. Use the Gap/Pressure
Crank to adjust the gap.
B. photo saFety sensor
The Photo Safety Sensor helps prevent
entanglement, entrapment, and inadvertent contact
with the rollers. The Sensor is located on the right
side of the machine, in front of the Bottom Main
Roller. Its reector is at the opposite end of the Feed
Table. The Sensor stops the machine when a hand
or object blocks the invisible beam if you are not
using the Footswitch.
To return to normal operation after the obstruction
has been cleared, press RUN.
WARNING: Using the Footswitch overrides the
Photo Safety Sensor and the speed drops to 3 ft. (1
meter) per min. When the Footswitch is released, the
laminator stops.

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pressure plate
The Pressure Plate helps keep prints at while being
fed into the rollers. The pressure Plate must be
removed before removing the Feed Table.
Figure 16. Pressure Plate.
removInG the pressure plate
Figure 17. Pressure Plate on stand-off.
To remove the Pressure Plate:
1. To remove the Pressure Plate, while grasping the
handles, slide the Pressure Plate away from the
Main Rollers.
Figure 18. Removing the Pressure Plate.
2. Lift the Pressure Plate off the stand-offs at both
ends.
Note: The Laminator will operate only when the Feed
Table is properly Installed. However, if the Feed Table
is removed, the laminator will only operate when
the Footswitch is pressed. When the Footswitch is
released, the laminator stops.
To install the Pressure Plate:
1. Holding the Pressure Plate by the handles, place
the holes over the stand-offs.
2. Slide the Pressure Plate towards the Main
Rollers.
Feed taBle
Figure 19. Feed Table and optional Idler.
The Feed Table (A) is used to position items for
laminating and mounting. The Feed Table is removed
only when you load lm or to clean the rollers. The
Table incorporates an optional Idler on the leading
edge (B).
When the Feed Table is removed, the laminator
runs at 3 ft. (1 meter) per min. when you press the
Footswitch. Releasing the Footswitch stops the
laminator.