GBC 640T User manual

640t Laminator
INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
Document Number: 04048E001
Do not duplicate without written permission.

640t – Installation and Operating Instructions
The information in this publication is provided for the
use of GBC customers. General Binding Corporation
(GBC), and it’s parent ACCO Brands Corporation, make
no guarantees or warranties in connection with this
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consequential damage in connection with the furnishing
or use of the information in this publication, including,
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1. Safety
Warnings .................................................................1-1
General....................................................................1-1
Electrical..................................................................1-2
2. Warranty
Limited 90-Day Warranty ........................................2-1
For European Union Residents Only.......................2-1
3. Specifications
Specications..........................................................3-1
FCC Note................................................................ 3-2
Canada Class A Notice - Avis Canada, Classe A . 3-2
Modications.......................................................... 3-2
4. Installation
Prior to Installation ................................................. 4-1
Installation .............................................................. 4-1
5. Feature guide
Film Shafts ............................................................. 5-1
Idler Bars................................................................ 5-2
A. Upper Idler....................................................... 5-2
B. Lower Idler....................................................... 5-2
Rollers and Safety Sensor ..................................... 5-2
A. Upper Main Roller............................................ 5-2
B. Lower Main Roller............................................ 5-2
C. Safety Sensor .................................................. 5-2
Emergency Stop and Table.................................... 5-3
A. Table Interlock Hole ........................................ 5-3
B. Table Interlock ................................................ 5-3
C. Emergency Stop.............................................. 5-3
D. Front Feed Table.............................................. 5-3
Control Panel and Print Clamp .............................. 5-3
A. Control Panel & Display................................... 5-3
B. Print Clamp Lock Release Latch..................... 5-3
Tension Controls .................................................... 5-4
A. Release Liner Tension Knob............................ 5-4
B. Upper Film Tension Knob and Brake .............. 5-4
C. Media Rewinder Tension Knob ....................... 5-4
D. Lower Film Tension Knob and Brake............... 5-4
Roller Pressure Handle ......................................... 5-4
A. Mounting & Laminating Presets ...................... 5-4
B. Roller Pressure Handle.................................... 5-4
Media Core Adapter .............................................. 5-5
Rewinder ................................................................ 5-5
A. Rewinder Core Adapters ................................. 5-5
B. Rewinder Shaft ................................................ 5-5
C. Rewinder Cardboard Tube .............................. 5-5
D. Core Chucks.................................................... 5-5
E. Unwind/Supply Shaft....................................... 5-5
Power ..................................................................... 5-6
A. On/Off Power Switch....................................... 5-6
B. Circuit Breaker................................................. 5-6
C. Nomenclature Plate......................................... 5-6
Power Cord and Foot Switch................................. 5-6
A. Power Cord...................................................... 5-6
B. Foot Switch...................................................... 5-6
Control Panel.......................................................... 5-7
Temp Section ....................................................... 5-7
Speed Section ..................................................... 5-7
6. Operation
General Operation.................................................. 6-1
Loading Film........................................................... 6-2
Removing and Installing the Print Clamp ............ 6-3
Removing and Installing the Feed Table.............. 6-3
Loading Film Onto the Supply Shafts.................. 6-4
Threading Film with a Threading Card................. 6-5
Loading Film by Tacking New Film to Existing Film 6-7
Decaling in Two Passes ......................................... 6-8
Mounting ................................................................ 6-9
Tips For Threading Pressure Sensitive Adhesive .....
(PSA) Film............................................................. 6-9
Pre-Coating Boards ............................................. 6-9
Mounting Only...................................................... 6-9
Film Alignment and Tension..................................6-10
Film Alignment ....................................................6-10
Film Tension ........................................................6-10
Clearing a Film Jam (Wrap-up) ...........................6-11
Lamination Guide .................................................6-12
7. Operator Maintenance
Caring for the 640t Laminator.................................7-1
Cleaning The Rollers.............................................7-1
Troubleshooting ......................................................7-2
Notes .......................................................................7-3
Ta b l e o f Co n T e n T s

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640t – Installation and Operating Instructions
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
regarding the laminator. Read all of the instructions
and save these instructions for further use.
The safety alert symbol precedes each
safety notice in this manual. The symbol indicates a
potential personal safety hazard to you or others, as
well as laminator or property damage.
This safety alert symbol indicates a potential
electrical shock. It warns you to not open the
laminator and expose yourself to hazardous voltage.
The following warnings are found on the 640t
laminator.
This safety notice means that you could be seriously
hurt or killed if you open the laminator and expose
yourself to hazardous voltage.
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.
Wa r n i n g s
Do not attempt to service or repair the•
laminator.
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.
To guard against injury, the following safety•
precautions must be observed when installing
and using the laminator.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe bodily damage or death.
ge n e r a l
Keep hands, long hair, loose clothing, and•
articles such as necklaces or ties, away from
the front of the rollers to avoid entanglement
and entrapment.
Do not use the laminator for other than its•
intended purpose.
Do not place the laminator on an unstable•
cart, stand or table. An unstable surface may
cause the laminator to fall resulting in serious
bodily injury. 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.
1. sa f e t y
ADVERTENCIA
!
Riesgo de choque
eléctrico
No abra:
Adentro no hay
piezas reparables
por el usuario.
Mantenimiento
solamente por
personal calificado.
ATTENTION
!
Risque de
secousse
électrique.
Ne pas ouvrir:
Pas de pièces
réparables par
l'utilisateur.
Entretien
seulement par
personnel qualifié.
WARNING
!
Electrical shock
hazard.
Do not open.
No user
serviceable
parts inside.
Refer servicing to
qualified service
personnel.
CAUTION ATTENTION CUIDADO
PUNTO DE
PINCHAMIENTO
Keep hands and
fingers away.
Mantener manos y
dedos a distancia.
Tenir mains et
doigts a l'écart.
PINCH POINT
between rollers.
POINT DE
PINCEMENT
entre les rouleaux.
entre rodillos.

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el e c t r i c a l
The laminator should be connected only to a source
of power as indicated in these instructions and on
the serial 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 in severe personal injury or death.
Disconnect the plug from the receptacle and contact
your dealer or distributor 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 after being•
mishandled.
The laminator does not operate as described•
in these instructions.
CAUTION: The receptacle must be located
near the equipment and 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.

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640t – Installation and Operating Instructions
2. Wa r r a n t y
li m i t e d 90-da y Wa r r a n t y
GBC warrants to the original purchaser for a
period of ninety days on labor and on parts after
installation that this laminator is free from defects
in workmanship and material under normal use and
service. GBC’s obligation under this limited warranty
is limited to replacement or repair, at GBC’s option,
of any part found defective by GBC without charge
for material or labor.
This product may have additional service coverage.
Please see your invoice for information on length of
any additional coverage or call your local service
center for more information.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED. WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.
ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR PROMISES
INCONSISTENT WITH, OR IN ADDITION TO, THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY ARE UNAUTHORIZED
AND SHALL NOT BE BINDING UPON GBC. IN
NO EVENT SHALL GBC BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, WHETHER OR NOT FORESEEABLE.
This limited warranty shall be void if the laminator
has been misused; mishandled; damaged by
negligence, by accident, during shipment, or due to
exposure to extreme conditions; repaired, altered,
moved, or installed by anyone other than GBC or
its authorized agents; or if incompatible lm was
used. GBC’s obligation under this limited warranty
does not include routine maintenance, cleaning,
adjustment, normal cosmetic or mechanical wear, or
freight charges.
Without limiting the generality of the previous
paragraph, GBC’s obligation under this limited
warranty does not include:
Damage caused to the rollers by knives, razors,1.
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;
Damage caused by adhesives; nor2.
Damage caused by lifting, tilting or attempting to3.
position the laminator other than rolling it on its
castors across an uneven surfaces.
FOR EUROPEAN UNION RESIDENTS ONLY: This
guarantee does not affect the legal rights which
consumers have under applicable national legislation
governing the sale of consumer goods.

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640t
Maximum film roll diameter 5 inches
Operating Speed
Variable•
Fixed•
3 to 16 fpm (0.8 to 4 m)
3 fpm (0.9 m)*
Dimensions
Width•
Height•
Depth•
Weight•
78 in (198 cm)
48 in (122 cm)
30 in (76 cm)
350 lbs. (273 kg)
Electrical Requirements
Voltage•
Current•
Power•
U.S. Receptacle•
220 VAC 60 Hz
9 Amps
2000 W
NEMA 6-15R
*NOTE: The 640t laminator has a xed speed in reverse or when using the foot pedal with the feed table removed.
3. specifications
Fig. 3-1. 640t Dimensions (Shown in Inches (cm).)
Width
Height
Depth

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fcc no t e
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 radiated 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 cl a s s a no t i c e - av i s
canada, cl a s s e a
This Class A digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
(Cet appareil numérique de las Classe A est
conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
mo d i f i c a t i o n s
Any modications made to this device that are not
approved by General Binding Corporation, an ACCO
Brands Corporation, 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 General Binding Corporation,
an ACCO Brands Corporation annuleront le droit
accordé à l’utilisateur par le FCC et/ou par Industrie
Canada de faire fonctionner cet équipement