GBC Arctic Titan 165 User manual

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ARCTIC TITAN 165 OPERATION
& MAINTENANCE MANUAL
©October2000GBCFilmsGroup
Do not duplicate without written permission.
Partnumber : 930-052

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Arctic Titan 165 Operation and Maintenance Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................. 2
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...................................................................................... 3
GENERAL ...................................................................................................................... 3
ELECTRICAL ................................................................................................................ 3
SERVICE ........................................................................................................................ 4
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................. 4
FEATURE GUIDE ......................................................................................................... 5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................... 8
FILM LOADING AND THREADING ......................................................................... 8
BEGIN LAMINATING .................................................................................................. 13
MOUNTING ................................................................................................................... 14
CLEARING A FILM JAM ........................................................................................... 16
CARING FOR THE ARCTIC TITAN ........................................................................ 17
CLEANING THE ROLLERS ....................................................................................... 18
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................... 19

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Important Safety Instructions
YOURSAFETYASWELLASTHESAFETYOFOTHERSISIMPORTANTTOGBC. INTHISINSTRUCTION
MANUALAND ONTHE PRODUCT,YOU WILLFIND IMPORTANTSAFETY MESSAGES REGARDING
THE PRODUCT. READ THESE MESSAGES CAREFULLY. READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS FORLATERUSE.
THESAFETY ALERT SYMBOLPRECEDES EACHSAFETY MESSAGEIN THIS
INSTRUCTIONMANUAL. THESYMBOLINDICATESAPOTENTIALPERSONALSAFETY
HAZARDTOYOU OR OTHERS,AS WELL AS PRODUCTOR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS ARE FOUND UPON THE ARCTIC TITAN 165:
THISSAFETY MESSAGE MEANSTHATYOU COULDBE
SERIOUSLYHURTOR KILLEDIF YOUOPEN THEPRODUCT AND
EXPOSEYOURSELF TOHAZARDOUSVOLTAGE.
THISSAFETYMESSAGE MEANSTHATHANDS COULDBE
TRAPPEDAND CRUSHED INTHE ROLLERS. CLOTHING,
JEWELRY AND LONGHAIR COULD BECAUGHT IN THE
ROLLERSAND PULL YOUINTO THEM.
THISSAFETY MESSAGE MEANSTHAT YOUCOULD CUT
YOURSELFIF YOU ARE NOTCAREFUL.
WARNINGDO NOT ATTEMPTTOSERVICE ORREPAIRTHE ARCTIC TITAN
LAMINATOR.
WARNINGDONOT CONNECTTHE ARCTICTITAN LAMINATORTOAN ELECTRICAL
SUPPLYORATTEMPTTOOPERATETHELAMINATORUNTILYOUHAVECOMPLETELY
READTHESE INSTRUCTIONS. MAINTAIN THESEINSTRUCTIONSIN ACONVENIENT
LOCATION FOR FUTUREREFERENCE.
WARNINGTOGUARD AGAINSTINJURY, THE FOLLOWING SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
MUSTBE OBSERVEDIN THE INSTALLATION AND USEOF THE LAMINATOR.
MUCHO
CUIDADO
!
Riesgo de choque
electrico
No abra
Adentro, no hay
piezas reparables
para el usuario.
Mantenimiento
solamente para
personal calificado
ATTENTION
!
Risque de secousse
electrique.
Ne pas ouvrir.
Pas de pieces
reparables par
l'utilisateur.
Entretien par
personnel qualifie.
WARNING
!
Electrical shock
hazard.
Do not open.
No user serviceable
parts inside.
Refer servicing to
qualified service
personnel.
CUIDADO
!ATTENTION
!CAUTION
!
RODILLOS
CALIENTES.
PUNTO DE
PINCHAMIENTO.
Mantener manos y
ropa a distancia.
ROULEAUX
CHAUDS.
POINT DE
PINCEMENT.
Tenir mains et
vetements a l'ecant.
PINCH POINT.
Keep hands and
clothing away.
CUIDADO
!ATTENTION
!CAUTION
!
NAVAJA FILOSA.
Mantener manos y
dedos a distancia.
LAME COUPANTE.
Tenir mains et
doigts a l'ecant.
SHARP BLADE.
Keep hands and
clothing away.

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Important Safeguards
General
Keep hands, long hair, loose clothing, and articles such as necklaces or ties away from the front
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 car, 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 on a cart or stand.
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.
Electrical
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.
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.
Do not operate the laminator with a damaged power supply cord or attachment plug, upon
occurrenceofamalfunction,orafterthelaminatorhasbeendamaged. ContactGBC’s Technical
Service Department or your dealer/distributor for assistance.

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Service
Perform only the routine maintenance procedures referred to in these instructions.
WARNING: Do not attempt to service or repair the laminator. Disconnect the
plug from the receptacle and contact GBC’s Technical Department or your dealer/
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.
Installation
1. Shipping damage should be brought to the immediate attention of the delivering carrier.
2. The Arctic Titan 165 comes fully assembled on a stand. If another stand is preferred, it
must be able to support 285 pounds.
3. Avoid locating the laminator near sources of heat or cold. Avoid locating the laminator in
the direct path of forced, heated or cooled air.
4. Connect the attachment plug provided with the laminator to a suitably grounded outlet
only. Avoid connecting other equipment to the same branch circuit to which the
laminator is connected, as this may result in nuisance tripping of circuit breakers
or blowing fuses.

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Feature Guide
A. Power Switch: Fig (1). Located in the rear of the machine and applies power to the
laminator.
B. Fuse: Fig (1). Electrical safety device, located near on the rear of the machine near the
power cord, that can be replaced by the operator if necessary. The Arctic Titan 165
requires a 10A, 250V fuse.
WARNING: If the fuse opens a second time after being replaced, contact your
local GBC Technical Representative or dealer/distributor for assistance.
Figure 1
C. Control Panel: Fig (2).
Run: Activates rollers for normal operation
Stop: Deactivates rotation of the rollers.
Speed Control: Variable speed control up to 3 ft./min
D. Top Pressure Plate: Helps prints remain against the feed table while being fed into the
rollers. This plate may be removed for mounting boards.
Figure 2

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E. Feed Table: Fig (3). The feed table is has a safety interlock switch. When the table is
removed, power to the motors is also removed.
F. Front Rollers: Fig (3). Prints are fed into the roller so that pressure sensitive materials
may be applied to prints.
G. Idler Bar: Fig (3). The idler bar located near the supply roll is used to direct the film to
the heat rollers and helps to release the liner from pressure sensitive films.
H. Film Shafts and Core Adapters: Fig (3). The core adapters are inserted into the ends
of the film cores. The film shaft is inserted through the centers of the core adapters then
placed on the laminator. Four 3” and four 2 ¼” cores are included with the Arctic Titan.
I. Rewind Unit: Fig (3). Located on the top of the unit, the rewind is designed to take up
the release liner as the print is being laminated.
Figure 3
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J. Roller Pressure Handle: Fig (4). Adjusts the amount of roller pressure needed for
various laminating and mounting applications. When the unit is not in use the handle
should always be in the Upper “Mounting” position.
Figure 4 Figure 5
K. Brake (Tension) Adjustment Knob: Fig (5). Allows the operator to increase or
decrease film web tension as needed to reduce curl and wrinkles.
L. Film Slitter: Located on the rear of the machine to slit film as it exits the rear of the
machine.
M. Rewind Power Switch: Located on the left side of the rewind unit, it toggles power on
and off to the rewind motor.
N. Emergency Stop Switch: Located on the front and the rear of the machine, it cuts
power to all motors. The Emergency Stop Switches should only be used in
emergency situations.
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Operating Instructions
Film Loading and Threading
1. Turn the main power switch on ( l).
2. Remove the Pressure Plate and the Feed Table.
3. If film has already been removed from the laminator then skip to step 7.
4. Carefully cut the film web between both supply rolls and the pressure rollers.
CAUTION: Be careful not to cut or scratch the rollers.
5. Move the Roller Pressure Handle to the “Mount” position and pull the film out the front
of the laminator.
6. Remove the film shafts by lifting the right side of the shaft out of the cradle and then pull
out the left hexagonal side.
7. Loosen the thumbscrew on the left core adapter of the film supply shaft. Do not loosen
the right core adapter thumbscrew—this will make it easier to line up the film edges.
8. Tap the left end (hex) of the shaft on a table.
9. Pull the shaft partially out of the film tube. Then use the end of the film shaft to force the
core adapter out of the film tube.

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10. Slide the film shafts into the new rolls of film ensuring that the film will unroll from the
bottom for poly-in film. Slide the core adapters onto the shafts. Tap the core adapters
into the film rolls and tighten the thumbscrews. See Figure 6.
Figure 6
11. Return the film shafts onto the unit by first inserting hex end of the film shaft into the left
hand side of the machine and then inserting the round end into the receptacle on the left
side of the machine. See Figure 7.
Figure 7

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12. Once the film is on the shaft, pull film from the top roll down to the bottom roll to make
certain that the film is aligned properly. If it is not aligned properly, align them by
loosening the thumbscrew on the end caps and slide the film into the proper position. If
the film is not aligned properly exposed adhesive will adhere to the rollers and
cause film jams. See Figure 8.
Figure 8
13. Unroll the bottom film roll so that the adhesive side is pointing out (away from the
rollers). Allow it to lie against the feed rollers.
14. Without removing the film liner unroll the top film and guide it beneath the idler bar. Pull
it up and around the idler bar and attach the end to the rewind core with tape. Figure 8
15. Carefully slit the film all the way across. The object is to cut deep enough to split the film
away from the rewind liner. Figure 9.

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Figure 9
Figure 10
13. Remove the film from the liner and drape it over the exposed adhesive from the bottom
roll. See Figure 10.
14. With two heavy boards, guide the top and bottom film into the rollers as far as they will
go. Be sure to take up any slack on the rewind core. See Figure 11.
Figure 11

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15. Replace the feed table. Try to avoid touching exposed adhesive while replacing the feed
table. This may cause feed jams.
16. Move the roller gap adjustment handle to the down position
17. Depress the Run button.
18. When the film exits the rear pull rollers depress the Stop button.
19. Rotate the roller gap adjustment handle to the mount position.
20. Pull on the film exiting the rear pull roller. While pulling the film, rotate the roller gap
adjustment handle to the laminate position. See Figure 12.
Figure 12

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Begin Laminating
CAUTION: Do not attempt to laminate abrasive or metal objects such as staples,
paper clips and glitter, as they may damage the rollers.
CAUTION: Do not force items into the nip area of the heat rollers. An item
that is not easily drawn into the laminator by the rollers is probably too thick to
laminate.
Wrinkles may result if an attempt is made to reposition an item once the rollers have grasped it.
CAUTION: Do not stop the laminator before an item has completely exited the
rollers. Even a momentary stop will cause a mark on the laminated item.
You are now ready to begin laminating your documents.
1. Toggle the Rewind Motor Switch to the On ( l) position.
2. Depress either the Run Switch or the foot pedal.
3. Carefullyfeedthe image into the rollers, making sure that the print remains flat against the
feed table.
4. Allow the print to feed all the way through the laminator.
5. Once the print exits the rear of the laminator depress the stop button or release the foot
pedal.

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Mounting
Before mounting it is recommended that you trim your finished print. Your print should
now have an overlaminate film on the front side and mounting film on the reverse. In this
process you will be using the adhesive in the mounting film to adhere to a board. The maximum
thickness board that you can run on the Arctic Titan is ½”, (1.27cm).
1. Remove film as in step 1 – 6 of the Film Loading and Threading section.
2. Place the mounting board on a flat surface.
3. Position the print face down on the board
4. Peel back the leading edge of the liner about 1 or 2”, (3 to 5cm) and put a slight crease
intothe liner.
5. Flip the print over onto the board, allowing the print to rest on the crease that you
created.
6. Line up the print to where you want to mount it on the board.
7. Place your hands about 4 to 5”, (10 to 134cm) from the leading edge of the print and tack
the center of the adhesive to the board.
8. Run your fingers along the edge from the center out. The print is now positioned on the
board.
9. Remove the pressure plate from the Arctic Titan.
10. Place the board in the center of the feed tray against the nip rollers.

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11. Adjust the pressure of the rollers as necessary, using the roller adjustment handle.
12. Lift the print and grab hold of the release liner. Do not allow the print to flop back against
your arm.
13. Depress either the run switch or the foot pedal.
14. As the print and board feed, pull back slowly on the release liner making sure that it does
not get pulled into the rollers. The release liner should pull away from the print
approximately 1-2”, (3 to 5cm) from the rollers.
15. Slowly pull the release liner until the entire board enters the rollers. Pulling the release
liner too quickly could cause the print to prematurely adhere to the board.

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Clearing a Film Jam
Film jams (wrap-ups) may occur if the film is loaded backwards or it if the area at which
film exits the equipment is blocked. The film, when jammed, wraps around the rollers. To clear
a jam it is necessary to rotate the rollers in the reverse direction. When pressed, the REVERSE
button on the control panel will cause the rollers to reverse.
To clear a jam:
1. Immediately stop the laminator by pressing STOP.
2. Cut the film web between the supply roll and the rollers.
3. Grasp the loose ends of the web, pull straight, and install the feed tray so the web is on
top of the tray. Replace the safety shield. Press and hold down the RUN and
REVERSE buttons together; guide the film out of the rollers from the front side.
4. Once the jam has cleared the heat rollers, press the STOP button.
5. Thread the film per section FILM LOADING AND THREADING.

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Caring for the Arctic Titan
GBC offers Cleaning kits as well as Extended Maintenance Agreements. Contact your
local GBC Service Representative or your dealer/distributor for additional information.
The only maintenance required by the operator is to periodically clean the rollers. The
following procedure will help keep the heat rollers free of adhesive that has been deposited
along the edge of the laminating film. Proper alignment of the rolls of film will reduce the
amount of adhesive that is deposited on the rollers.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to laminate adhesives marked “Flammable”
CAUTION: Do not laminate glitter and/or metallic items. Damage to the rollers
may result.

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Cleaning the Rollers
WARNING: Do not apply any cleaning fluids or solvents to the rollers. Some
solvents and fluids may damage the rollers.
WARNING: Never clean rollers with sharp or pointed objects
CAUTION: Hardened adhesive deposits on the rollers can cause damage to the
rollers. Rotate the rollers at the lowest speed setting on the control panel.
1. Remove the film from the laminator following the procedure outlined in steps 1 through 7
of the section FILM LOADING AND THREADING, Using a Film Threading Card.
2. Rub the top and bottom rollers with a 3M™ Scotchbrite™ pad.
WARNING: DO NOT USE METAL SCOURING PADS!
3. Install the feed table safety shield.
4. Press RUN to rotate the rollers to an unclean portion. Press STOP. Continue this
process until the complete surfaces of both rollers are clean.
5. Follow the procedure in section FILM LOADING AND THREAD, Method Using Film
Threading Card to reload the laminator.

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Specifications
Operating Speed:Up to 3 fpm (.9 m/min)
Dimensions:
Width: 72.25” (177 cm)
Height: 48” (65 cm)
Depth: 26.5” (118 cm)
Weight: 285 lbs. (42.8 kg)
Electrical Ratings:Refer to the serial plate located on the rear of the laminator for the specific
electrical rating applicable to the unit.
Electrical Requirements, US:
Voltage: 120 V, 60 Hz
Current: 3 A
Power: 360 W
U.S Receptacle: NEMA 5-15R
Requirement:
Electrical Requirements, Europe:
Voltage: 220 V, 50 Hz
Current: 1.5 A
Power: 330 W