ibico Patriot 25E User manual

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Do not duplicate without written permission.
Partnumber:930-076B

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Table of contents
1.0 Safety
1.1Explanationofsymbols 1-1
1.2 General Rules of safety 1-1
1.3 Labels 1-2
Figure1.3.1Safetylabel placement 1-3
2.0 Warranty
2.1Limitedwarranty 2.1
2.2Exclusionstothewarranty 2-1
3.0 Specifications
3.1Filmcapacity 3-1
3.2Operatingspeed 3-1
3.3Weight 3-1
3.4Electricalrequirements 3-1
3.5Dimensions 3-1
Figure3.5.1Patriot25E 3-2
4.0 Installation
4.1Settingupthelaminator 4-1
4.2Knowyourlaminator 4-2
5.0 Operations
5.1Componentson the laminator 5-1
5.2Controlpanel 5-3
Figure5.2.1Controlpanel 5-3
5.3 Feed table 5-4
5.4Supplyshaft 5-4
5.5Filmalignment 5-4
5.6Adjustingfilmtension 5-5
6.0 Applications
6.1Filmloadingandthreading 6-1
6.2Startinganapplication 6-2
6.3 Speed guide 6-4
Figure6.3.1Speed guide 6-4
6.4Helpfulhints 6-5
6.5Importantpointstoremember 6-5
7.0 Maintenance and troubleshooting
7.1Cabinets,coverand stand 7-1
7.2Clean the rollers 7-1
7.3Troubleshooting 7-2
Figure7.3.1 Troubleshootingguide 7-3

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8.0 Recommended spares
8.1Spare parts list 8-1
9.0 Illustrated parts
9.1Parts list 9-1
9.2Illustrations 9-4
P25E-001Slitterassembly 9-4
P25E-002Coversand table assembly 9-5
P25E-003Controlpanelassembly 9-6
P25E-004Coverandfilmshaftassembly 9-7
P25E-005Frameassembly 9-8
P25E-006Controlsideassembly 9-9
P25E-007Rollersand heater assembly 9-10
P25E-008 Drive side assembly 9-11
P25E-009Latchassembly 9-12
P25E-010ElectricalSchematic 9-13

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1.0 Safety
CAUTION:Donotattemptto operate yourPatriot
25E Laminator until you completely read and
understandthisOperations Manual.
Your safety, as well as the safety of others, is important to
Ibico. This section contains important safety information
which must be adhered to while operating, cleaning and
performing basic maintenance in and around the machine.
1.1 Explanation of symbols
INFORMATION: [This symbol is used prior to,
during and/ or after a step. Following this symbol is
important information pertaining to current
subject.]
CAUTION:[Thissymbolisusedpriortoastep. 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 used prior to a step.
The information following this symbol is to inform
you of how to avoid a dangerous situation.]
ELECTRICALHAZARD:[Thissymbolisusedprior
to a step. The information following this symbol is
to prevent an electrical shock condition that may be
causedbyanoperators action or machine function.]
1.2 General rules of safety
ELECTRICAL HAZARD: Do not operate the
laminatorifpowercordis 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 this manualinit’s entirety.
WARNING: Do not wear ties, loose fitting clothes
ordanglingjewelrywhileoperatingorservicingthe
laminator.Theseitemscan getcaughtinthenipand
chokeyouoryoucanbecrushedorburned.
WARNING: Never tamper with the safety devices
toincreasethe laminator’s productioncapacity.In
theevent a safetydevice should fail,never attempt
to bypass it for operation. Consult a service
representativeimmediately.

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WARNING: Never use this machine for any other
purposethanitsintended designandfunction.
WARNING:Donotmakeanymodificationsto this
laminator. Unauthorized changes will void your
warrantyandmay causeextensiverepairsor create
pooroutputquality.
CAUTION:Onlyuseacceptable materials through
this laminator. Unacceptable materials may cause
damagetotherollers or cause poor output quality.
CAUTION:Exerciseextremecautionwhenworking
aroundorreplacingthefilmcutterblade.Thisblade
issharpandcutyou.
INFORMATION:Alwaysobserveallwarninglabels
placedatvariouspointsonthelaminator.Ifyoudo
notcompletelyunderstandalabel,contactyourlocal
servicerepresentativeforfurtherexplanation.
INFORMATION: Any concerns for safety or
operationshouldbebroughttotheattentionofyour
localservicerepresentative immediately.
1.3 Labels
Refer to Figure 1.3.1 Label locations
Safety warning labels are placed at various locations on
the laminator. Do not remove any of these labels. They
are place for your safety as well as the safety of those
working around you.
Below are illustrations of the safety labels and a
description of thier 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 heat 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 rear slitter.

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Figure 1.3.1 Safety label placement
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.
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.
Use caution in proximity of
pull rollers.
This label is located between the pull rollers and the rear
slitter guide center of the rollers.
(1) Between pull rollers and slitter
g
uide
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
MUCHO
CUIDADO
!
Riesgo de
choque
electrico
No abra
Adentro, no hay
piezas
reparabl es
para el usuario.
Mantenimiento
solamente para
personal
calificado
MUCHO
CUIDADO
!
Risque de
secousse
electrique.
Ne pas ou vri r.
Pas de pieces
reparabl es 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
warte nde Teile.
Fur service bitte an
qualifiziertes
Serv ice-Personal
wen den.
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.
Use caution in proximity of
pull rollers.
(2) One on each side of the laminator
(1 ea.) Center rear panel below pull rollers

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2.0 Warranty
IBICO warrants the equipment to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of 90daysfor
partsandlaborfrom the date of installation. This warranty
is the only warranty made by IBICO and cannot be
modified or amended.
IBICO’s sole and exclusive liability and the
customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this
warranty shall be, at IBICO’s option, to repair or
replace any such defective part or product. These
remediesareonlyavailableif IBICO’sexamination
oftheproductdisclosestoIBICO’s satisfactionthat
such defects actually exist and were not caused by
misuse, neglect, attempt to repair, unauthorized
alterationormodification,incorrectlinevoltage,fire,
accident,floodorotherhazard.
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
ORMERCHANTABILITY ORFITNESSFOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. GBC FILMS GROUP
WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR PROPERTY
DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY (UNLESS
PRIMARILY CAUSEDBY ITS NEGLIGENCE),
LOSSOFPROFITOROTHERINCIDENTALOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT
OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE
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 IBICO
standards to fulfill that job. This person will have
completed and passed the full service training course from
IBICO.
•Any IBICO Technician and/ or IBICO
Specialist that has been through the IBICO service training
course.

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3.0 Specifications
This section provides specific information regarding the
laminator. Any specification not provided must be
requested from Ibico.
3.1 Film capacity
Width -27 inches (68 cm)
Gauge - 1.5, & 3 mil
Core - 1 in & 2-1/4 in. (2.54 & 5.72 cm)
3.2 Operating speed
1.5 - 10 fpm (45.7 cm - 3 m)
3.3 Weight
Unpacked- 85 pounds (39 kg)
packed- 90 pounds (41 kg)
3.4 Electrical requirements
INFORMATION: Refer to the serial plate located
on the rear of the laminator for specific electrical
ratings applicable to the unit.
Serial
plate
Voltage- 120V ~ 60Hz (230V ~ 50Hz)
Current- 13.4 A (7.8A)
Power- 1610W (1800W)
3.5 Dimensions (L x W x H)
Refer to Figure3.5.1Patriot25Efor an illustration.
21 x 32.5 x 12 inches
(53 x 83 x 31 cm)

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32.5 in.
(83 cm)
12 in.
(31 cm)
21 in.
(53 cm)
Figure 3.5.1 Patriot 25E

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4.0 Installation
This section will guide you through the installation process
of the laminator.
INFORMATION: Shipping damage should be
broughttotheimmediateattentionof thedelivering
carrier.
4.1 Setting up the laminator
1.Place the Patriot 25E on a stable flat surface capable
of supporting at least 95 lbs. (45kgs).
The surface should be at least 30 inches high to assure
comfortable positioning during operation.
CAUTION: Too high or too low of an operating
positioncanleadtoserious bodily injury.
All four rubber support feet should be positioned
completely on the supporting surface.
CAUTION: The laminator is a heavy piece of
equipment and may cause injury if it falls and/ or
requireextensiverepairwork.
The supporting surface may also be large enough to hold
the material being laminating.
2.The laminator should be positioned to allow exiting
film to drop freely to the floor.
CAUTION:Accumulationoflaminateimmediately
behindthelaminatorasitexitsthe equipment may
cause the film to wrap around the pull rollers,
resultingina“jammed”condition.
3.Avoid locating the laminator near sources of heat or
cold. Avoid positioning the laminator in the direct path of
forced heated or cooling air.
INFORMATION: This effects the performance of
the heating system and could result in poor output
quality.
4. Connect the attachment plug provided with the
laminator to a suitably grounded outlet only.
RefertoSection3.4 Electrical requirements
CAUTION:Avoidconnectingotherequipmenttothe
same branch circuit to which the laminator is
connected. This may result in sporadic tripping of
circuitbreakerorblowing fuses.

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4.2 Know your laminator
This section will assist you in understanding what and
where items are when referred to in this manual.
Control
side
Front
Rear
Drive
side
Control
panel
Feed
table
Safety
shield
Cabinets
Feed
guide
Table
interlock
latch
Heat
rollers
Idler
Film
supply
Film
web
Pull
rollers
Core
grips
Rear
slitter
On/ Off
switch
Power
cord
Circuit
breaker
(under)
Serial
plate

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5.0 Operation
This section covers the components of the
laminator, the control panel, the feed table, supply shaft,
film alignment, film loading and threading, film tension,
starting an application, speed guide, helpful hints and
important points to remember.
5.1 Components on the laminator
RefertoSection4.2Knowyourlaminator
(1)POWERON/OFF:Located at the back of the left
side cabinet. When set to the “I”position, applies power
to the laminator. When set to the “O”position, removes
power to the laminator.
(2) SAFETY SHIELD: Prevents entanglement,
entrapment and inadvertent contact with the heat rollers.
INFORMATION: Thelaminator will operate only
when the safety shield is located in the fully down
position. Power to the motor is removed when the
safety shield is in the raised position.
(3) FEED TABLE: The feed table is used to position
items for lamination.
INFORMATION: Thelaminator will operate only
when the feed table is installed and the table
interlocklatchisproperlyengaged.
(4)TABLEINTERLOCKLATCH:Used to lock the
feed table into position and activate an interlock switch.
This interlock latch is located on the underside of the feed
table on the drive side from the front operating position.
The table can not be removed without retracting the latch
(5)FEEDGUIDE:The feed guide permits alignment of
the item(s) to be laminated and is used to keep longer
items straight.
The feed guide may also be used to feed smaller items
side by side by positioning the guide towards the center
of the feed table and placing the smaller items against each
side of the feed guide as they are being introduced to the
nip point of the heat rollers.
To position the adjustable guide, loosen the knob on the
top of the guide, slide it to the desired position and tighten
the knob to secure in place.
(6) HEAT ROLLERS: Silicone rubber coated steel
tubes. Used to heat the laminating film and compress the
film to the items being laminated. Heat is provided by an
internal infrared element. The heat rollers are motor driven
for ease of loading new film.
WARNING: Avoid contact with the heat rollers.
Directcontactwiththeheatrollerscan burn you.
(7) IDLER BAR: The idler bars, located near each
supply roll, are used to direct the film to the heat rollers.
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(8)PULLROLLERS:The pull rollers, located at the
back of the laminator, are motor driven. They
simultaneously pull the film and improve the quality of the
laminated item.
(9)REARSLITTER:Used to cut the film web where it
exits the rear of the laminator. To make a cut, press and
hold down the blade lever and slide across the rear of the
laminator.
WARNING: Never reach over the laminator to
operatethefilmcutter.Reachingovercanmakeyou
unstableandmaycauseserious bodily injury.
CAUTION:Exerciseextremecautionwhenworking
aroundorreplacingthefilmcutterblade.Thisblade
issharpandcancutyou.
(10)CIRCUITBREAKER:Electrical safety device,
located under the drive side cabinet cover, can be reset
by the operator if tripped.
CAUTION:Ifthecircuitbreakertripsasecondtime
afterbeingreset,contactyourservicerepresentative
for assistance.
(11)COREADAPTERS:The film shaft holds the supply
roll while the core adapters hold the rolls of film on the
shaft.
Core adapters
Thumb screws
(12)FILMWEB:Laminating filmloadedinto themachine
Film web
(13)NIPPOINT:The point at which the top and bottom
rollers come into contact. The nip point of the heat rollers
is the place at which the items for lamination are introduced
into the laminator.
CAUTION:Onlyfeedacceptablematerialsthrough
the nip of the rollers. Unacceptable materials may
cause damage to the rollers.
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5.2 Control panel
Refer to Figure 5.2.1
(1)POWER:This light illuminates when power to the
laminator is “ON”. If this lamp is not lit, no power to the
laminator is being supplied.
(2)HEAT:Illuminates when the laminator is first turned
on and when the laminator calls for more heat.
(3)READY:Indicates when the laminator has sufficient
heat for the selected film gauge.
(4)STANDBY:Illuminates indicating the laminator is in
“STANDBY”mode. In standby mode, the temperature
is reduced. Press this button to revert to operating mode.
The temperature will restore itself to the predetermined
film gauge setting.
(5) 1.5 & 3 MIL: This button must be pressed to set
temperature and speed settings required to for these
thicker gauge films.
(6) FAST: When pressed, increases the speed of the
laminator by overriding the preset condition.
(7) SLOW: When pressed, decreases the speed of the
laminator by overriding the preset condition.
(8) REVERSE: When pressed, reverses the roller
direction. Use this button to clear film jams and wrap-
ups.
(9) RUN: When pressed, activates rollers for normal
operation.
(10)STOP:When pressed, stops the movement of the
rollers.
Figure 5.2.1 Control panel
POWER HEAT READY
FILM GUAGE
STAND BY
1.5 & 3 MIL
REVERSE
RUN
STOP
SLOW
FAST
IBICO
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)

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5.3 Feed table
To remove
1.Lift the safety shield to its full upright position.
2.Slide the feed table interlock latch to the right.
3.Lift the rear of the table (the rounded side) upwards
and then away from the laminator.
Raise safet
y
shield
Lift up the table and out
To replace
1. Set the front of the feed table (the side that is not
rounded) into the table brackets first.
2.Lower the rear of the feed table onto the table support
bar.
3.Slide the table interlock latch to the left.
4.Lower the safety shield to its fully closed position.
5.4 Supply shaft
To remove
1.Slide the upper shaft to the right from the front operating
position.
2.While pushing in on the supply shaft to the right, remove
the left side of the shaft from the brake assembly.
3.Raise the safety shield and remove the table and repeat
the steps above for the lower supply shaft.
To replace
1.Align the rounded end of the supply shaft into the supply
shaft hole located on the right side of the laminator from
the front operating position.
2.Push the supply shaft in while aligning the hex end of
the supply shaft with the brake assembly.
5.5 Film alignment
The film supply shafts come with pre alignment holes on
the right side for 9 in. (21 cm), 12 in. (31 cm), 18 in. (46
cm) , 25 in. (64 cm) and 27 in. (69 cm) film widths. Loosen
the locking screw on the right side core adapter and move
the to the corresponding hole to match the width of your
roll of film. Tighten the locking screw in the pre drilled
hole.
Core adapters
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5.6 Adjusting film tension
Proper film tension, known as brake tension, is the
minimum amount of tension required to eliminate wrinkles
in the finished item.
The film tension is set at the factory. Periodic adjustments
should not be necessary unless other than 1.0, 1.5 or 3
mil film is being used or the lamination is curling up or
down.
The film should be taut. A properly adjusted roll of film
should not require excessive force to turn by hand. Film
tension should be enough to introduce a minor amount of
drag as the film unrolls.
Insufficient tension causes wrinkles while too much tension
between the top and bottom rolls creates curl. Too much
upper tension causes upward curl while too much bottom
tension causes a downward curl.
Follow the procedure described below to adjust film
tension.
1.To adjust the bottom brake, push and hold the brake
lever located on the left side frame by the roll of film.
Brake lever
2.Rotate the roll of film until the lever engages the internal
mechanism.
3.Rotate the roll of film clockwise to increase tension
and counter clockwise to decrease tension.
Increase
Decrease
4. Release the brake lever and check the tension by
rotating the roll of film. Resistance should be slight, not
forced.
5.Repeat steps above to adjust the top brake.
6.Run some test samples to verify proper brake tension.
Adjust if necessary.

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