General Binding Mercury Product guide

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Table of contents
1.0 Safety
1.1Explanationof symbols 1-1
1.2 General Rules of safety 1-1
1.3 Labels 1-3
Figure1.3.1Safety label placement 1-4
2.0 Warranty
2.1Limitedwarranty 2.1
2.2Exclusionsto the warranty 2-1
3.0 Specifications
3.1 Film and sheet size 3-1
3.2Functions 3-1
3.3Weight 3-1
3.4 Dimensions 3-1
Figure3.4.1Mercury 3-2
3.5Electrical requirements 3-1
4.0 Installation
4.1Placingyourlaminator 4-1
4.2Setting upyourlaminator 4-1
4.3 Know your lamianator 4-2
5.0 Operations
5.1Components on thelaminator 5-1
5.2Control panel 5-3
Figure5.2.1 Control panel 5-3
5.3 Feed table 5-4
5.4Supplyshaft 5-6
5.5Filmalignment 5-6
5.6 Tension knobs 5-6
5.7 Separator knife 5-7
6.0 Applications
6.1Filmloadingandthreading 6-1
6.2Startinganapplication 6-3
6.3Helpful hints 6-4
6.4Important pointstoremember 6-5

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7.0 Maintenance and troubleshooting
7.1Cabinets,cover and stand 7-1
7.2Clean the rollers 7-1
7.3Troubleshooting 7-2
Figure7.3.1Troubleshootingguide 7-3
8.0 Recomended spare parts
8.1Spare parts list 8-1
9.0 Illustrated parts
9.1Parts list 9-1
9.2Parts illustrations 9-8

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1.0 Safety
Your safety, as well as the safety of others, is
important to General Binding Corporation. This
sectioncontainsimportantsafetyinformationwhich
must be adhered to while operating, cleaning and
performing basic maintenance in and around the
machine.
CAUTION:DonotattempttooperateyourMercury
Laminatoruntilyoucompletelyreadandunderstand
thisOperationsManual.
1.1 Explanation of symbols
INFORMATION: This symbol is used prior to,
during and/ or after a step. Following this symbol is
importantinformationpertainingtocurrentsubject.
CAUTION:This symbol is used prior to a step. The
information following this symbol is to inform you
of how to avoid harm to you, others around you or
to the equipment.
WARNING: This symbol is usedprior to a step.The
information following this symbol is to inform you
of how to avoid a potentially dangerous situation.
ELECTRICALHAZARD:Thissymbolis usedprior
to a step. The information following this symbol is
to prevent an electrical shock condition that may be
caused by an operators action or machine function.
1.2 General rules of safety
ELECTRICAL HAZARD: Do not operate the
laminatorifpowercord is damaged or frayed. You
can be severely shocked, electrocuted or cause a
fire.
WARNING: Do not operate this laminator if you
arenotphysically,psychologicallyoremotionallyfit.
Do not operate this machine until you have been
trainedandread thismanualinitsentirety.
WARNING: Do not wear ties, loose fitting clothes
ordangling jewelrywhileoperating orservicingthe
laminator. Theseitemscan getcaughtin thenipand
chokeyouoryoucanbecrushedorburned.
WARNING: Never tamper with the safety devices
toincreasethe laminator’s productioncapacity.In
theevent a safety device shouldfail, never attempt
to bypass it for operation. Consult a service
representativeimmediately.

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WARNING: Never use this machine for any other
purposethan its intendeddesignandfunction.
WARNING:Donotmakeanymodificationstothis
laminator. Unauthorized changes will void your
warrantyand maycauseextensiverepairs orcreate
pooroutputquality.
WARNING:Do notattempttorepairorservicethe
laminator. Disconnect the plug from the power
receptacle and contact your local sales/ service
representative.
CAUTION:Onlyuse acceptable materialsthrough
this laminator. Unacceptable materials may cause
damagetotherollersorcausepooroutputquality.
CAUTION:Alwaysobserveallwarninglabelsplaced
at various points on the laminator. If you do not
completely understand a label, contact your local
servicerepresentativeforfurtherexplanation.
CAUTION:Avoidcontactwiththeheatrollerduring
operationorshortlyafterpowerhasbeenremoved
fromthelaminator.
WARNING: Do not place the laminator on an
unstablecart,standor table. An unstable platform
maycause the laminator tofall resulting in serious
bodilyinjury.
CAUTION: When moving the laminator on a cart
or stand, avoid quick stops, excessive force and
unevenfloorsurfaces.
INFORMATION: Always disconnect the power
plugfromthereceptacletowhichitisconnectedand
keepthepowersupply cordinyourpossessionwhen
movingthelaminator.
INFORMATION: Any concerns for safety or
operationshouldbebroughtto theattentionof your
localservicerepresentativeimmediately.

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1.3 Labels
Safety warning labels are placed at various locations on
the laminator. Do not remove any of these labels. They
are placed for your safety as well as the safety of those
working around you.
Below are illustrations of the safety labels and a description
of their meanings.
Hot rollers
– The safety label below means that you could be burned
and your fingers and hands could be trapped and crushed
in the rollers. Jewelry and long hair could be caught in the
rollers and you could be pulled into them.
CUIDADO
!ATTENTION
!CAUTION
!WARNUNG
!
RODILLOS
CALIENTES.
PUNTO DE
PINCHAMIENTO.
Mantener manos y
ropa a distancia.
ROULEAUX
CHAUDS.
POINT DE
PINCEMENT.
Tenir mains et
vetements a l'ecant.
HOT ROLLS.
PINCH POINT.
Keep hands and
clothing away.
HEISSE
ROLLEN
Klemmgefahr
zwischen Rollen
Hande und
Kleidung ferhalten
One label is placed on each side from the front operating
position just in front of the heat rollers nip.
Electrical hazard
– The safety label below means that you could be seriously
hurt or killed if you open the product and expose yourself
to hazardous voltage.
MUCHO
CUIDADO
!
Riesgo de
choque
electrico
No abra
Adentro, no hay
piezas
reparables
para el usuario.
Mantenimiento
solamente para
personal
calificado
MUCHO
CUIDADO
!
Risque de
secousse
electrique.
Ne pas ouvrir.
Pas de pieces
reparables par
l'utilisateur.
Entretien par
personnel
qualifie.
WARNING
!WAARSCHUWING
!ATTENZIONE !WARNUNG !
Electrical shock
hazard.
Do not open.
No user
serviceable
parts inside.
Refer servicing to
qualified service
personnel.
Kans op
elektrische
schok.
Niet openen
Bevatgeen door
gebruik te
repareren
onderdelen.
Door bevoegd
service personeel
laten repareren
Pericolo di
scarica
elettrica.
Nessuna parte
riparabile
dall' utente.
Chiamare un
servizio
di riparazioni
qualificato.
SpannungsfUhrend
e
Teile.
Nicht offnen.
Enthalt keine vom
Enduerbraucher zu
wartende Teile.
Fur service bitte an
qualifiziertes
Service-Personal
wenden.
This label is located on the rear panel in the center of the
laminator just below the film supply shaft between the pull
rollers and decurling bar.
Pinch point
– The safety label below means use extreme caution when
placing your hands in the proximity of the pull rollers nip.
You should never place your fingers or other items in this
area while the machine is running.
This label is located between the pull rollers and the
decurling bar center of the rollers.
Sharp knife
– The safety label below means that you could cut yourself
if you are not careful.
CUIDADO
!ATTENTION
!CAUTION
!WARNUNG
!
NAVAJA FILOSA.
Mantener manos y
dedos a distancia.
LAME COUPANTE.
Tenir mains et
doigts a l'ecant.
SHARP BLADE.
Keep hands and
clothing away.
SCHAREE KLINGE
Hande und finger
ferhalten.
This label is located on the rear panel in the center of the
laminator just above the Electrical hazard safety label and
below the rear slitter.
Refer to Figure 1.3.1 Safety label placement for
illustration.

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Figure 1.3.1 Safety label placement
(1) Between pull rollers and decurling bar
MUCHO
CUIDADO
!
Riesgo de
choque
electrico
No abra
Adentro, no hay
piezas
reparables
para el usuario.
Mantenimiento
solamente para
personal
calificado
MUCHO
CUIDADO
!
Risque de
secousse
electrique.
Ne pas ouvrir.
Pas de pieces
reparables par
l'utilisateur.
Entretien par
personnel
qualifie.
WARNING
!WAARSCHUWING
!ATTENZIONE !WARNUNG !
Electrical shock
hazard.
Do not open.
No user
serviceable
parts inside.
Refer servicing to
qualified service
personnel.
Kans op
elektrische
schok.
Niet openen
Bevatgeen door
gebruik te
repareren
onderdelen.
Door bevoegd
service personeel
laten repareren
Pericolo di
scarica
elettrica.
Nessuna parte
riparabile
dall' utente.
Chiamare un
servizio
di riparazioni
qualificato.
SpannungsfUhrend
e
Teile.
Nicht offnen.
Enthalt keine vom
Enduerbraucher zu
wartende Teile.
Fur service bitte an
qualifiziertes
Service-Personal
wenden.
(1) Center rear panel below film unwind.
CUIDADO
!ATTENTION
!CAUTION
!WARNUNG
!
RODILLOS
CALIENTES.
PUNTO DE
PINCHAMIENTO.
Mantener manos y
ropa a distancia.
ROULEAUX
CHAUDS.
POINT DE
PINCEMENT.
Tenir mains et
vetements a l'ecant.
HOT ROLLS.
PINCH POINT.
Keep hands and
clothing away.
HEISSE
ROLLEN
Klemmgefahr
zwischen Rollen
Hande und
Kleidung ferhalten
(2) One on each side of the laminator
CUIDADO
!ATTENTION
!CAUTION
!WARNUNG
!
NAVAJA FILOSA.
Mantener manos y
dedos a distancia.
LAME COUPANTE.
Tenir mains et
doigts a l'ecant.
SHARP BLADE.
Keep hands and
clothing away.
SCHAREE KLINGE
Hande und finger
ferhalten.

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2.0 Warranty
General Binding Corporation warrants the equipment to
be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of 90days forpartsandlaborfrom the date of
installation. This warranty is the only warranty made by
General Binding Corporation and cannot be modified or
amended.
General Binding Corporation’s sole and exclusive
liability and the customer’s sole and exclusive
remedy under this warranty shall be, at General
BindingCorporation’soption, torepairor replace
anysuchdefectivepart or product. These remedies
areonlyavailable ifGeneralBinding Corporation’s
examination of the product discloses to General
BindingCorporation’ssatisfactionthatsuchdefects
actually exist and were not caused by misuse,
neglect,attemptto repair,unauthorized alteration
ormodification,incorrectlinevoltage,fire,accident,
floodorotherhazard.
EUROPEAN UNION RESIDENTSONLY:
Thisguaranteedoesnoteffect thelegalrightswhich
consumers have under applicable National
Legislationgoverning the sale ofconsumer goods.
2.1 Limited Warranty
This warranty specifically does not cover damage to the
laminating rollers caused by knives, razor blades, other
sharp objects, failure caused by adhesives or improper
use of the machine. Warranty repair or replacement does
not extend the warranty beyond the initial 90 day period
from the date of installation.
CAUTION:Unauthorizedcustomeralterationswill
voidthiswarranty
THE WARRANTY MADE HEREIN IS IN LIEU
OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY
ORMERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFOR A
PARTICULARPURPOSE.GBCFILMSGROUP
WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR PROPERTY
DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY (UNLESS
PRIMARILYCAUSED BY ITS NEGLIGENCE),
LOSSOFPROFITOROTHERINCIDENTALOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT
OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE
EQUIPMENT.

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2.3 FCC Class A Notice
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 in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, 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.
CanadaClassA Notice- AvisCanada,Classe A
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-3
Cet appareil numerique de la classe A est conforme a 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.
2.2 Exclusions to the Warranty
This warranty specifically does not cover;
1. Damage to the laminating rolls caused by knives, razor
blades, other sharp objects or failure caused by adhesives.
2. Damage to the machine caused by lifting, tilting and/
or any attempt to position the machine other than rolling
on the installed castors on even surfaces.
3. Improper use of the machine.
4. Damage due from unqualified person(s) servicing the
machine.
Qualified;
•Any engineer that has experience with electrical
and mechanical design of lamination equipment. The
engineer should be fully aware of all aspects of safety
with regards to lamination equipment.
•Any commissioning or service engineer must be
of competent nature, trained and qualified to General
Binding Corporation standards to fulfill that job. This
person will have completed and passed the full service
training course from General Binding Corporation.
•Any General Binding Corporation Technician
and/ or General Binding Corporation Specialist that has
been through the General Binding Corporation service
training course.