ibico Patriot 25E User manual

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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
Figure1.3.1Safety label 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,cover and 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-002Covers and table assembly 9-5
P25E-003Controlpanelassembly 9-6
P25E-004Coverandfilmshaftassembly 9-7
P25E-005Frameassembly 9-8
P25E-006Controlsideassembly 9-9
P25E-007Rollers and 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:DonotattempttooperateyourPatriot
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:[Thissymbolis used prior to astep.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
causedbyan operators action ormachinefunction.]
1.2 General rules of safety
ELECTRICAL HAZARD: Do not operate the
laminatorifpower cord is damagedorfrayed.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 manual in it’sentirety.
WARNING: Do not wear ties, loose fitting clothes
ordanglingjewelrywhileoperatingorservicingthe
laminator.Theseitemscangetcaughtinthenip and
chokeyouoryoucan be crushed or burned.
WARNING: Never tamper with the safety devices
toincreasethe laminator’sproductioncapacity.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
purposethanitsintended design andfunction.
WARNING:Donotmakeanymodificationstothis
laminator. Unauthorized changes will void your
warrantyandmay causeextensiverepairsorcreate
pooroutputquality.
CAUTION:Onlyuseacceptablematerials through
this laminator. Unacceptable materials may cause
damagetotherollersor cause poor output quality.
CAUTION:Exerciseextremecautionwhenworking
aroundorreplacingthefilmcutterblade.Thisblade
issharpandcutyou.
INFORMATION:Alwaysobserveallwarninglabels
placedatvariouspoints on the laminator. If you do
notcompletelyunderstandalabel,contactyourlocal
servicerepresentativeforfurtherexplanation.
INFORMATION: Any concerns for safety or
operationshould bebroughttothe attentionofyour
localservice representative 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’ssatisfactionthat
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 ORFITNESS FOR 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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