GBC GBC 4064WF Installation instructions

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GBC 4064WF
INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL
Part Number: 930-132, Rev A.
ENG Operating Instructions
F Mode d'Emploi
E Instrucciones de Operación
Part Number: 930-132.Rev.10-17-05
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description Page
No. Description Page No.
Cover
Legal Disclaimer
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions
Important Safeguards
General
Electrical
Service
Warranty
Specifications
Pre- Installation
Installation
Control Guide
Power ON/OFF
Control Panel
LCD Display
Display Reset Switch
Display
Main Switch (TOP Heater)
Display
Main Switch (Bottom Heater)
Fan Switch
Main Roller (Up / Down)
Pull Roller (Up / Down)
Laminator main Control Switch
Machine Power On Light
Laminator Directional Motion
Control Switch
Laminator Speed Control
Features Guide
E-Stop Buttons
Nip roller Shim Dial Calibrating Disc
Media tray table
Swing out Film Unwind Shaft
Unwind / Rewind Combo
Upper Tension Idler
Lower Tension Idler
Rewind Take Up
Removable Chill Idler
Chill Idler Storage Area
Heated Main Rollers
Pull Rollers
Pressure Plate
Table Idler
Main On / Off Switch
Swing around Control Panel Arm
Control Panel Box
Nip Pressure Adjustment
Electric Safety Beam
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Sequence of Operations
Operating Instructions
Film Loading and Threading
Load a Roll of Film
Webbing Thermal Film using
Threading Card
Webbing PSA Film / Mount Adhesive
Using Threading Card
Start Laminating
Method for Tacking new Film to
Existing Film
To Unweb The Laminator
Clearing a Film Jam (Wrap–Up)
Applications
Pre-Coating Boards
Mounting Pre-Coated Boards
Single Sided Lamination
Creating a Decal
Thermal Encapsulation
AccuShield™
Speed/Temperature Control
The Art of Lamination
Basic Rules
Film Tension
Heat
Output
Maintenance
Trouble Shooting Guide
Service Agreement
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
YOUR SAFETY AS WELL AS THE SAFETY OF
OTHERS IS IMPORTANT TO GBC. IN THIS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND ON THE PRODUCT,
YOU WILL FIND IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES
REGARDING THE PRODUCT. READ THESE
MESSAGES CAREFULLY. READ ALL OF THE
INSTRUCTIONS AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE.
THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL PRECEDES
EACH SAFETY MESSAGE IN THIS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL. THE SYMBOL
INDICATES A POTENTIAL PERSONAL
SAFETY HAZARD TO YOU OR OTHERS.
THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS ARE
FOUND UPON THIS PRODUCT.
ADVERTENCIA Attention Avertissement
Riesgo de choque
eléctrico
No abra:
Adentro no hay
piezas reparables
por el usuario.
Mantenimiento
solamente por
personal calificado
Risque de
Secousseélectrique.
Ne pas ouvrir.
Pas de pièces
réparables par
l'utilisateur.
Entretien
seulement par
personnel qualifié.
Electrical shock
hazard.
Do not open.
No user serviceable
parts inside.
Refer servicing to
qualified service
personnel.
THIS SAFETY MESSAGE MEANS THAT YOU
COULD BE SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED IF YOU
OPEN THE PRODUCT AND EXPOSE YOURSELF
TO HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE.
THIS SAFETY MESSAGE MEANS THAT YOU
COULD BE BURNED AND YOUR FINGERS COULD
BE TRAPPED AND CRUSHED IN THE HOT
ROLLERS. CLOTHING, JEWELRY AND LONG
HAIR COULD BE CAUGHT IN THE ROLLERS AND
PULL YOU INTO THEM.
ADVERTENCIA Attention Avertissement
NAVAJA FILOSA.
Mantener manos y
dedos a distancia.
LAME
COUPANTE.
Tenir mains et
doigts à l'écart.
SHARP BLADE.
Keep hands and
clothing away.
THIS SAFETY MESSAGE MEANS THAT YOU
COULD CUT YOURSELF IF YOU ARE NOT
CAREFUL.
WARNING: THIS SAFETY ALERT
SYMBOL PRECEDES EACH SAFETY
MESSAGE IN THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL. THE SYMBOL INDICATES A
POTENTAL PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD
TO YOU OR OTHERS.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
SERVICE OR REPAIR THE 4064 WF
LAMINATOR.
WARNING: 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING: TO GUARD AGAINST INJURY
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED IN
INSTALLATION AND USE OF THE
LAMINATOR.
General:
Keep hands, long hair, loose clothing, and articles such as
necklaces or ties away from the front of the heat and pull
rollers to avoid entanglement and entrapment.
The heat rollers can reach temperatures over 300oF (150oC).
Avoid contact with the heat rollers during operation or shortly
after power has been removed from the laminator.
Keep hands and fingers away from the path of the sharp film
cutter blade located at the film exit.
Do not use the laminator for other than its intended purpose.
Avoid moving the Laminator on uneven floor surfaces. Never
tilt the laminator.
Do not defeat or remove electrical and mechanical safety
equipment such as interlocks, shields and guards.
Do not insert objects unsuitable for laminating 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.
WARNING: THE RECEPTACLE MUST BE
LOCATED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND
EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Do not operate the Laminator with a damaged power supply
cord or attachment plug, upon occurrence of a malfunction, or
after the laminator has been damaged. Contact GBC’s
Technical Service Department or your dealer/distributor for
assistance.
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.
ADVERTENCIA Attention Avertissement
RODILLOS
CALIENTES.
PUNTO DE
PINCHAMIENTO.
Mantener manos y
ropa a distancia.
ROULEAUX
CHAUDS.
POINT DE
PINCEMENT.
Tenir mains et
vêtements à
l'écart.
HOT ROLLS.
PINCH POINT.
Keep hands and
clothing away.
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WARRANTY
Limited 90- Day Warranty
GBC warrants to the original purchaser for a period of ninety
days on labor and one year 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 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 film 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:
1. 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;
2. Damage caused by adhesives; nor
3. Damage caused by lifting, tilting or attempting to position
the laminator other than rolling it on its castors across even
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.
SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Speed Up to 20 fpm (5.5 mpm) MAX
Maximum Temperature 300oF (149oC)
Maximum Mounting
Thickness 1 in. (25.4 mm) Max.
Maximum Film Width 64 in. (162.5 cm)
Dimensions (W x D x H) Unit alone: (Uncrated)
86in. x 34.5in. x 57in.
(218cm x 88cm x 145cm.)
Depth of 4064 WF is 44 in (112 cm) with tables in up position.
Weight Unit alone: 1500 lbs. (680 Kgs.).
Shipping: 1700 lbs. (771 Kgs.).
Electrical Requirements Refer to the serial plate located on the rear of the laminator for the specific electrical rating applicable
to the unit.
Agency Approval cULus
Voltage 220 V, 60 Hz
Current 32 A
Power 7000 W
Phase Single
FCC NOTE FCC Class A Notice - Notification pour les Etats-Unis
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 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 Class A Notice - Avis Canada, Classe A
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Modifications
Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by General Binding Corporation may
void the authority granted to the user by the FCC and/or by Industry Canada to operate this
equipment.
Toutes modifications apportées à ce dispositif et non approuvées par General Binding Corporation
annuleront le droit accordé à l'utilisateur par le FCC et/ou par Industrie Canada de faire fonctionner
cet équipement.
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PRE-INSTALLATION
Before a 4064 Laminator can be installed, ensure the following
requirements are met:
1. Are doorways and hallways wide enough for the
laminator to be moved to the installation site?
2. Is there ample room for the laminator?
•A work area must be established that allows for
operation in both the front and rear of the
laminator and provides space for efficient material
flow.
3. Is the environment appropriate for the laminator?
•The laminator requires a clean, dust and vapor
free environment to operate properly.
•Avoid locating the laminator near sources of heat
or cold. Avoid locating the laminator in the direct
path of forced, heated or cooled air.
CAUTION: Air flow can cause uneven
heating / cooling of the rollers and result in
poor output quality.
4. Have you contacted a certified electrician to wire the
receptacle and ensure that adequate power is being
supplied, having the appropriate capacity, over
current protection and safety lockouts available?
GBC 4064 WF Requires:
•220V at 60Hz with 32 amps single.
•Nema 6-50 R 50 A 250 V Receptacle
This machine is supplied with a Nema 6-50 male plug
INSTALLATION
1. Shipping damage should be brought to the immediate attention of the delivering carrier.
2. With assistance, carefully roll the laminator into position over flat and even surfaces.
3. The laminator should be positioned to allow exiting film to flow freely to the floor or a work table. Accumulation of
laminate immediately behind the laminator as it exits the equipment may cause the film to wrap around the pull rollers,
resulting in a “jammed” condition.
4. Avoid locating the laminator near sources of heat or cold. Avoid locating the laminator in the direct path of forced,
heated or cooled air.
5. Once the laminator has been properly positioned, lock the castors in place. Locking the castors prevent the machine from
rolling during set up, operation or servicing.
6. Connect the attachment plug provided with the laminator to a suitably grounded outlet. 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.
Note: Machine must be leveled to ensure best performance. Level the machine by lowering both the main and pull rolls.
Lay A level on top of the main and pull rolls. Then, check level from main roll to pull roll on right and left side of the
roll. Finally, check by placing the level diagonally across lower main to lower pull rolls.
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CONTROL GUIDE
A. Power ON/OFF (I/O):
Located at the back left of the machine applies power to the
laminator. The control panel display will illuminate when
p
osition marked “I” is pushed. The Off position, marked “O”
removes power from the laminator.
B. Control Panel (Figure 5)
1. LCD Display:
Displays-Time in minutes and seconds and material used in Feet
(For North America), Meters (For All Other Areas)
2. Display Reset Switch:
Resets the LCD Display reading to zero.
3. Top Roll Display
•Displays Temperature in “oC “or “oF” of the Top Heate
r
(Both Set Temperature and Current Temperature, when
MEAS switch is pressed).
•LED Marked “oC”, if Illuminated, indicates reading in “oC
“
•LED Marked “oF”, if Illuminated, indicates Temperature
reading in “oF”
•LED Marked “Ready” illuminates when set temperature is
reached.
{a}. Control Switches
∧ - When pressed increases the Temperature
∨ When pressed decreases the Temperature
MEAS-Press and Hold to Display Current Bottom Roller
Temperature.
4. Main Switch (TOP Heater): When pressed to the
position turns On the top heater, when pressed to the
position turns Off the top heater.
5. Bottom Roll Display
•Displays Temperature in “oC” or “oF” of the Bottom
Heater. (Both Set Temperature and Current
Temperature, when MEAS switch is pressed)
•LED Marked “oC”, if illuminated, indicates reading in “oC”.
•LED Marked “oF”, if Illuminated, indicates Temperature
reading in “oF”.
•LED Marked “READY” illuminates when set temperature is
reached.
6. Main Switch (Bottom Heater): When pressed to the
p
osition turns On the bottom heater, when pressed to the
position turns Off the bottom heater.
7. Fan Switch: Switches cooling fan ON /OFF
8. Main Roller (Up/Down): ( ) Controls Up/Down
movement of Main Roller through pneumatics.
9. Pull Roller (Up/Down): ( ) Controls Up/Down
movement of Pull Roller through pneumatics.
10. Machine Power On Light: Green light illuminated-
Machine On.
11. Laminator Main Control Switch: Switches the
laminator between “RUN” and “STOP” modes.
12. Laminator Direction Motion Control Switch: Controls
the forward and rearward movement of the laminator.
13. Laminator Speed Control:
Regulates the speed of laminator feed.
•Outer Scale in Feet/Minute
•Inner Scale in M/Minute
2
1
13
12
10
3
a
4
5
b
11 9 8
7
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FEATURES GUIDE
Refer to the following pages for detailed information on the above Features
FEATURES GUIDE (DETAILED DESCRIPTION)
A
A. Emergency Stop buttons: (Fig. 1 - Item A)
Four E-Stop buttons are on the laminator on the top
four corners of the Laminator.
To engage E-Stop Button, press any E-Stop Safety
Push button to stop the roller movement
To disengage turn the push button clockwise when
the emergency condition has been resolved
B. Nip Roller Shim Dial: (Fig. 1-Item B)
Four NIP roller Shim dials are available on the
laminator. One Pair on the front of the laminator is
used for setting adjustment of the main roller.
One pair on the rear of the laminator is used for
setting the adjustment of the pull roller & main
rolls.
C. Nip Roller Shim Indicator: (Fig. 1-Item C)
Four NIP Roller Shim Indicators are on the
laminator. NIP Roller Shim Indicators are used to
indicate adjustment of the pull roller.
B
C
Figure 1
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To use the NIP Roller Shim Dial:
Raise the Rollers (Main Hot Roller, Pull
Roller or both) using the Main Roller (Up
and Down) or Pull Roller (Up and Down)
Switch on the Control Panel.
Adjust the Roller Heights to the desired
Setting with the nip roller Shim dial and
Lower the Upper Roller back down to the
Laminating Position.
Note:
The NIP Roller Shim dials should be used in
Pairs for Adjustment settings of the desired
Rollers
Do not use the adjustments independently.
The left and right side of shim setting for
each roll must be at the same setting.
Media Tables: (Fig. 2A)
On both the front media and rear media
tables, the safety interlock switch will not
allow the laminator to operate at full speed
unless the tables are properly installed.
The Media tables are used to Position items
for Lamination. There are Two Media Tables
on the machine, one on the front & one on
the rear of the Laminator. Media tables
incorporate an Idler on the leading edge of
the table. This is used for Roll to Roll
applications during lamination
Note:
The Laminator will operate only when the
Media Table and Media Table Latches are
Properly Installed.
The Accessories Include:
1. Straight Slitter - Used for Slitting the
Media after lamination -Rear Table.
(Fig. 2B)
2. Feed Guide - Used for guiding Media
through the laminator. (Fig. 5B)
3. Pressure Plate - Used for guiding stock
and ensuring a wrinkleless feed into the
roller Front table. (Fig. 10A)
Swing out Film Unwind Shafts:
(Fig. 3-1B, 4A & 5A)
The Swing out film unwind shaft is used to
provide tension to materials going into the
lamination rollers.
There are three swing out film unwind shafts
present on the machine, two are located on
top of the machine, and the other one is
located below the front table.
(Fig. 3-1 Item B)
Lower Tension Idler: (Fig. 3-2 Item A)
Lower tension idler guides the lower
lamination film onto the lower rollers.
Figure 2
A
Figure 3-1
B
D
E
C
F
Figure 3-2
A
B
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Figure 4
B
Figure 5
B
A
A
C
Unwind / Rewind Combo Shafts: (Fig. 3)
There are two lower combo unwind / rewind
shafts, one on the lower front and one on the
lower back of the machine.
Unwind/rewind combo shafts can be used as
standard swing out unwind shafts for material
supply or be used as rewind shafts for liners and
final products.
The conversion from unwind to rewind just
requires the release of the brake adjust knob
(Fig. 3E) and tightening the rewind adjustment
knob (Fig. 3F).
Note:
When using the combo unwind / rewind shaft
as a rewind. The brake tension knob must be
released to limit the load on the motor, and
wear & tear on the machine.
The film shaft clutch is then engaged to turn
with the motor to wind up the film.
Upper Tension Idler: (Fig. 4 – Item B)
Upper tension Idler guides the laminating film
onto the main roll insuring a consistent amount
of wrap on the upper rolls.
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Rewind Take up tubes: (Fig. 6 – Item A)
This machine has three dedicated rewind film
take up tube positions. Only one of them is
shown in Fig. 6.
Two rewind tubes are on top front and back
and one rewind tube is on the lower back side
of laminator.
Removable Chill Idler: (Fig. 7 – Item A)
The removable chill Idler is used to help
smooth out the laminating film during the
cooling process.
Chill Idler Storage Area: (Fig. 8 - Item A)
Chill Idler can be stored in the lower brackets
when the machine is set up for board
mounting.
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
A
A
A
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Heated Main Rollers: (Fig. 9 – Item A)
Silicone rubber coated steel tubes heat the
laminating film and compresses the heated
film to the items being laminated. Heat is
provided by an internal heating element.
Pull Rollers: (Fig. 9 - Item B)
The Pull Rollers located at the back of the
laminator are motor driven. They
simultaneously pull the film and improve the
quality of the lamination.
Pressure Plate: (Fig. 10 – Item A)
The Pressure Plate mounted to the front of
the table helps hold down the image as it
enters the Nip Area.
Table Idler: (Fig. 10 – Item B)
The Table Idler is used to assist in bringing
the material up to the nip.
The table Idler is helpful in roll to roll
operation and helps move large ridged panels
through the nip.
Main On / Off (I/O) Switch:
(Fig. 11 – Item A)
Located on the lower back of the control
panel side of the GBC4064WF is the main
power switch.
“I” means ON, “O” means OFF.
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
A
B
A
B
A
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Swing around control panel arm:
(Fig. 12 – Item A)
The Control panel is on a swing around arm
which will allow the operator to move the
necessary control to each side of the machine.
Control Panel: (Fig. 12 – Item B)
The Control panel has most the machine
controls to operate the machine.
Nip Pressure Adjustment:
(Fig. 13 – Item A)
The Nip pressure adjustment is a pneumatic
air regulator and a gauge that allows the
operator to adjust the downward pressure of
the pull rolls and main rolls.
Electronic Safety Beam: (Fig.14-Item A and
Fig. 15–Item A)
Safety light beam is used to protect the Nip
area with out being in the way of normal
lamination operation. Please see the
following chart for sequence of operations:
Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14
Figure 15
A
B
A
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SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS
GBC U.S &CE 4064WF
Effect of Fiber Optics on sequence of operation
Modes Situation 1 Situation 2 Situation 3
Machine Run Mode Normal operation
(No Interruption to any
safety circuitry & Fiber
optic beam)
High speed.
Interrupted fiber optic
beam or opened any
safety circuitry.
Fiber optic beam cleared + all safety
circuitries are closed
Control panel:
Forward Speed: Zero to
Max.
Press “Run” push
button to switch over
from foot switch to the
control panel.
Machine stops Instantly.
Use foot pedal to override
@ 3f/m.
Machine will remain stationary until
run switch is pressed.
Push RUN button switch to run
machine again (Normal operation)
mode.
Forward Mode
Press push button
forward switch
Foot switch:
Forward Speed: Zero to
Max.
Note: Press variable
foot pedal to change
mode and take over
from control panel at
preset speed.
Machine Runs @
3f/m.
(Automatic override from
high to low voltage)
Machine still remains at low voltage
speed of 3f/m.
Steps required to run at (various
speed): The operator will have two
choices,
Choice A:
1. Release foot pedal to stop machine.
2. Press foot pedal again to start
machine at original preset control
panel knob speed (pot).
Choice B:
1. Press and hold “Run” push button
switch on the control panel while foot
is still on pedal.
2. Release foot pedal.
3. Adjust speed using “speed knob”
Reverse speed: Zero to
Max.
Press “Run” push
button to switch over
from Foot switch to the
Control panel.
Machine stops Instantly.
Use Foot pedal to
override @ 3f/m.
Machine must not run. It will remain
stationary.
Push RUN button switch to run
machine again at Normal operation
mode.
Reverse Mode
Press Reverse
Push button switch.
Reverse speed: Zero to
Max.
Note: Press foot pedal
to change mode and
take over from control
panel.
Machine Runs @ 3f/m.
(Automatic override from
high to low voltage)
Machine still remains at low voltage
speed of 3f/m.
Steps required to run at (various
speed): The operator will have two
choices,
Choice A:
1. Release foot pedal to stop machine.
2. Press foot pedal again to start
machine at original preset control
panel knob speed (pot).
Choice B:
1. Press and hold “Run” push button
switch on the control panel while foot
is still on pedal.
2. Release foot pedal.
3. Adjust speed using “speed knob”
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Poly-in
Adhesive
surface
Polyester surface
Poly-out
Adhesive
surface
Polyester surface
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5
2
3
4
6
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Film Loading & Threading
The top and bottom rolls of laminating film must be of the
same width and be present simultaneously. A Small amount
of adhesive will “squeeze out” during Lamination.
Hardened adhesive deposits can damage the heat rollers.
CAUTION:
Adhesive will deposit on the rollers if:
•Only one roll is used.
•Different widths of rolls are loaded together.
•Either roll is loaded adhesive side against a heat roller.
•One or both rolls of film are allowed to run completely
off its core.
The adhesive side of the film is on the inner side of the web
(Fig. 16 A and B). The shiny side of clear film must contact
the heat rollers. The dull side of the film contains the
adhesive. Use extreme caution when loading delustered
(matte) film as both sides appear dull.
Always change the top and bottom supply rolls at the same
time. Near the end of each roll of GBC laminating film is a
label stating “Warning-End of Roll”. The appearance of this
label on either the top or bottom roll requires that new rolls
of film be installed as soon as the item presently being
laminated completely exits the rear of the laminator.
Do not introduce any additional items into the laminator
when the warning label is visible.
To load a roll of film:
(Fig. 17)
1. Pull the swing out shaft clevis pin up.
2. Swing shaft outward.
3. Slide the roll of film onto the film shaft ensuring
Adhesive side is out.
4. Push the film shaft back into the film shaft Support
saddle.
5. Push the clevis pin down.
6. Center the roll of film.
Figure 16
Figure 17
A
B
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Thermal
Laminate
Thermal
Laminate
Thermal
Laminate
Thermal
Laminate
Thermal
Laminate
Figure 19
Figure 20
Figure 21
Webbing Thermal Film Using Threading Card
CAUTION: The laminator rollers will be hot and
can burn you.
1. Turn the Main Power ON /OFF to On.
2. Set top and bottom temperatures to the appropriate
setting for the film type used.
3. Ensure no brake tension is applied to the film shafts.
4. Pull the top roll film down under the upper idler bar
and allow to drape over the top heat roller (Fig. 19)
5. Pull the lower film behind the lower idler bar, Lower
the table, Pull Film up towards the film draped over
the top heat roller and adhere the lower film to the
upper film (Fig. 20).
6. Pivot the table back to its feeding position while
ensuring the threading card is on top of the feed table
(Fig. 21).
7. Use a threading card to push the two materials into
the heat roller nip.
8. Lower the main roller to initial contact with the
threading card.
9. Ensure FRONT is selected for Motor direction and
Press the Foot Switch
10.From the rear of the machine, guide the web over the
chill idler, if installed, and through the pull rollers.
11.Once the web has entered the pull roller nip, lower
the pull roller. Adjust unwind film tension; use as
little tension as possible to get smooth output.
(See Page.9).
12.Once the threading card has completely exited the
pull rollers, press the “STOP” ( ) button.
13.Now refer to the section titled “START
LAMINATING”.
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REWIND TUBE
REWIND TUBE
HEAT ROLLER
CHILLED ROLLER
Figure 22
Figure 23
Figure 24
Webbing PSA Film/Mount Adhesive Using
Threading Card
The laminator should be cool to the touch before
Proceeding.
1. Turn the Power ON /OFF to On
2. Load the rolls of film as illustrated in (Fig. 22).
Ensure no brake tension is applied to the film
shafts.
3. Pull the top roll of film down under the idler bar
and up to the upper front rewind tube.
4. Place one piece of masking tape in the center of
the film and secure to the rewind tube.
5. Make two full wraps around the rewind tube,
and then score the laminate without cutting the
release liner. Pull the laminate down allowing it
to drape over the upper roller (Fig. 22).
6. Pull the mount adhesive up towards the film
draped over the upper heat roller (Fig. 23).
7. Stick the mount adhesive to the exposed
adhesive of the upper role.
8. Pivot the table back to its feeding position while
ensuring the threading card is on top of the feed
table (Fig. 24).
9. Use a threading card to push the two materials
through the heat roller nip
10.Lower the main heated roller to bring the main
roller into initial contact with the threading card.
Ensure front is selected and press the foot
switch.
11.From the rear of the machine, guide the web
over the chill idler, if installed, and through the
pull rollers. Once the web has entered the pull
roller nip, close the pull roller nip.
12.Press the “STOP” ( ) button when the
threading card has completely exited the pull
rollers and adjusts the film web tension using as
little tension as possible.
13.Now refer to the section titled “START
LAMINATING”.
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Figure 25
Figure 26
Start Laminating
1. At this point you should have your laminator Webbed
with the appropriate material for your application.
2. The feed table should be in the normal operating
position.
3. Close the main and Pull roll nips. Rollers should be
closed.
4. Speed is set to 3 or less and “FRONT” ( ) motor
direction is selected.
5. Press the “START” ( ) button.
6. Set main roller pressure between 0.4 – 0.6 MPa for
laminating by turning the NIP prices via adjustment
CAUTION: If using PSA film, an air pocket may result
between the main rollers and pull rollers. Raise the pull
rollers to allow the air Pocket to pass.
7. Make any necessary film brake tension adjustments,
pull/main roller pressure, and clutch and/ or rewind
brake tension adjustments.
8. Position the item to be laminated on the feed table.
9. Align the leading edge of the item parallel to the heat
roller nip (Fig. 25).
10. With both hands and an outward force push the image
slower than the speed of the rollers into the nip of the
heat rollers (Fig. 26).
CAUTION: Avoid forcing the image into the main
roller nip as this action will cause the corners of the
leading edge to buckle and create a wave.
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(1)
(2)
(2)
= PSA film or mount adhesive
= PSA film or mount adhesive
Figure 27
Figure 27
Method for Tacking New Film to Existing Film
The following describes a method for loading film
whereby the existing film present on the heat
rollers may be used in place of the threading card
to draw the new film through the laminator. The
adhesive of the existing film must be tacky or
liquefied. Leading edges of the new film will be
overlapped onto the tacky adhesive of the old film.
The existing film and the new film will be pulled
through the laminator together.
CAUTION: Do not cut yourself
CAUTION: Be careful not to cut any of the
rollers!
1. Cut (1) remaining top film web between the
idler bar and heat roller. Cut (2) the film web
between the lower film supply and the idler
bar (Fig. 27).
2. Tilt the feed table down.
3. Do not allow the adhesive side of the film to
contact the heat or pull rollers. Liquefied or
tacky adhesive deposited on heat rollers will
require the rollers to be cleaned per the section
tilted “MAINTENANCE”.
4. Replace both the top and bottom rolls of film
with new rolls. Ensure the adhesive side is
facing out.
5. Pull the film around the idler bars, with the
exception of PSA mounting adhesives without
a release liner.
6. Tack the new film to the existing film on the
heat rollers. For PSA film, attach the release
liner to the rewind tube
7. Use the footswitch to advance the film into the
heat roller nip.
8. Observe the film being pulled through the
laminator to assure that the remaining existing
film and the new films are advancing
concurrently. Any separation between the
films will require stopping the motor
immediately and the situation corrected.
9. Press “STOP” ( ) once the newly threaded
film has completely exited the pull rollers.
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B
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(2)
(2)
(3)
= PSA film or mount adhesive
(1)
Pull web
Figure 28
Figure 29
To unweb the laminator
Unweb the laminator if you are changing film
widths, cleaning the rollers or have finished using
the machine for the day.
CAUTION: Do not cut yourself
1. Using the rear slitter, cut (1) the output from the
web (Fig. 28).
2. Cut (2) remaining top film web between the
idler bar and heat roller. PSA film cut the
release liner too.
3. Cut (3) the film web between the lower film
supply and the idler bar (Fig. 28).
CAUTION: Be careful not to cut any of the
rollers!
4. Tilt the feed table.
5. Gap the main rollers and pull rollers.
6. Carefully grab hold of the web (top and bottom
film), from the back operating position and pull
towards you (Fig. 29).
7. Do not allow the adhesive side of the film to
contact the heat or pull rollers.
Clearing a Film Jam (Wrap-up)
Film jams (wrap-ups) may occur if the film is loaded
backwards or if the area at which film exits the
equipment is blocked. The film, when jammed,
wraps around the heat rollers or pulls rollers during
webbing if webbing, if a Threading Card is not used.
To clear a jam:
1. Immediately stop the laminator by pressing
“STOP” ( ).
2. Set motor direction to “REAR” (. ).
3. Use the footswitch to reverse the web until the
wrap up is clear.
4. Raise the main roller and pull rollers.
5. Manually guide the web from the main rollers
and pull rollers.
6. Once the film jam has been cleared, lower the
main roller and pull rollers.
7. Refer to the section titled “START
LAMINATING”.
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