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GBC Voyager
Operation
& Maintenance Manual

GBC Pro - Tech
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DeForest, WI 53532
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GBC VOYAGER™ OPERATION
& MAINTENANCE MANUAL
©MARCH2001GENERALBINDINGCORPORATION.ALLRIGHTSRESERVED.
Do not duplicate without written permission.
Partnumber:930-047

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Voyager OperationandMaintenance Manual Installation
Installation Precautions
WARNING
To avoid injury to yourself or damage
to the equipment, please read and
understand the instructions in this
manual before you attempt to install,
operate or service the laminator!
1. TheGBCVoyagerSystemmustonly beinstalledbya
GBCemployedtechnician.
2. Anymovingorun-installingoftheequipmentmayalso,
onlybedonebya GBCemployed technician.
3.Once themachine isinstalled,all cablesremainingon
thefloor fromthe electricalcabinet tothemachine must
becovered, to avoidany accidents.

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Manual
1.0 THE MANUAL
Tohelpyouoperateandmaintainyourlaminator
efficientlyandsafely,GBCprovidesthisoperatorsmanual.
WARNING
To avoid injury to yourself or damage
to the equipment, please read and
understand the instructions in this
manual before you attempt to install,
operate or service the laminator!
Section 2.0 INTRODUCTION TO THE
LAMINATOR
Thissection describes the features and
benefits of the GBC VOYAGER ™, lists optional
equipment,and explainsthe purpose ofeach partof the
laminator.
Section 3.0 SPECIFICATIONS
Providedhere arethedetailed specificationsfor
theGBC Voyager.
Section 4.0 OPERATION
This section describes the controls and
instruments,givesinstructionforloadingandthreadingfilm,
andprovidescompleteproceduresforstarting, operating
andshuttingdownthelaminator.
Section 5.0 Application
Detailed here are the processes for loading the
sheets,settingthefeedheadunit,loadingthefilm,adjusting
theslitter,heating, threading,an overview ofoperation
andshutdown.
Section 6.0 Maintenance
Provided here are details on how to keep your
machinerunningsmoothlyandefficiently.
Section 7.0 Troubleshooting
Thissectionwillassistyouinbasicandnon-basic
troubleshootingintheevent aproblemshouldoccur.

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Disclaimer
1.2 DISCLAIMER
Thismanualhasbeenreviewedforaccuracy. The
instructionsanddescriptionsitcontainswereaccuratefor
the GBC VOYAGER™ LAMINATOR at the time of
thismanual’sproduction. However,succeedingmanuals
andlaminatorsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotification.
Therefore, General Binding Corporation assumes no
liabilityfordamages incurreddirectlyorindirectly from
errors,omissions,ordiscrepanciesbetweenthelaminator
andthismanual.

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Warranty
1.3 Warranty
GBCFilms Groupwarrants theequipment sold
is free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one( 1 ) year parts ( excludes wear items )
and 90 days labor from the date of installation. This
warrantyistheonlywarrantymadebyGBCFilmsGroup
andcannot bemodified oramended.
GBC Films Group’s sole and exclusive
liability and the customer’s sole and exclusive
remedyunder thiswarrantyshall be,atGBC Films
Group’s option, to repair or replace any such
defectivepartorproduct.Theseremediesareonly
availableifGBC Films Group’s examination ofthe
productdisclosestoGBCFilmsGroup’ssatisfaction
thatsuch defects actuallyexistand werenotcaused
bymisuse,neglect, attempt torepair, unauthorized
alterationormodification,incorrectlinevoltage,fire,
accident,flood,orother hazard.
1.3.1 Limited Warranty
Thiswarrantyspecificallydoesnotcoverdamage
tothe laminatingrollers causedby 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
initialoneyearperiod fromthedateof delivery.
CAUTION
Unauthorized customer alterations will
void this warranty.
THE WARRANTY MADE HEREIN IS IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
ANY WARRANTY OR
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. GBC
PRO-TECH WILL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR
PERSONAL INJURY ( UNLESS
PRIMARILY CAUSED BY ITS
NEGLIGENCE ), LOSS OF PROFIT OR
OTHER INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR
INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT.
1.3.2 Exclusions to the
Warranty
This warranty specifically does not
cover;
1. Damagetothelaminatingrollscausedby knives,razor
blades, other sharp objects or failure caused by
adhesives.

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Warranty
2. Damagetothemachinecausedbylifting,tiltingand/or
anyattempttoposition themachineonuneven surfaces.
3. Improper use of the machine.
4. Damageduefromunqualified person(s)servicingthe
machine.
5. Normalwear itemsare notcovered (Rollers, blades,
etc.).
Qualified
•Any engineerthathasexperiencewithelectrical
and mechanical design of lamination equipment. The
engineersshould be fully aware ofall aspects of safety
withregardstolaminationequipment.
•Anycommissioningorserviceengineermustbe
ofcompetent nature,trainedand qualifiedto GBC Pro-
Tech standards to fulfillthat job. This personwill have
completedandpassedthefullservicetrainingcoursefrom
GBCPro-Tech.
•AnyGBCTechnician, GBCSpecialist,and/or
GBCPro-TechTechnicianthathasbeenthroughtheGBC
Pro-Tech servicetrainingcourse.

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Introduction
2.0 INTRODUCTION TO
THE LAMINATOR
Congratulations on your purchase of the GBC
FilmProductsVoyagerone-sidedlaminator. TheVoyager
operatesathighspeedswithpolyester,polypropyleneand
GBCLAY-FLAT® thermallamination films. With its
high-qualityperformanceanddependability,theVoyager
offers the premier laminating capabilities required by
today’sprintingandgraphicsartsindustries.
2.1 FEATURES
Heated Roller
High-glosschromerollerisgivena3RMSmicro
finishforsuperiorproductquality
RangeofFilms
Laminator runs polyester, polypropylene and
GBCLay-Flatthermalfilms.
Speed
One-sidedlamination at upto 130 fpm, limited
bythe speed of the sheetseparator.
CurlControl
Built-inbreakerbarassemblydecurlstheproduct.
ControlConstruction
Fabricated from 1/2 inch ( 12.70 mm) steel.
The rigid, heavy-duty body improves reliability of
operation.
FilmSupplyShaft
Mechanicaldrop-lock chuck thatpivots out for
easeoffilmloading.
Warm-upTime
Warm-up isfast,taking atmost20 minutes.
TemperatureControl
Controller provides easy service and accurate
controlofheatwithabilitytoquicklydecreasetemperature
setting.
WARNING
SAFETY STOP MODE
Automatically stops and gaps the nip
rollers, if anyone pushes one of the
two emergency stop buttons.

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Introduction
2.2 COMPONENTS OF
THE LAMINATOR
Laminating Rollers
Thelaminating rollersconsist ofthe top,heated
chromerollerandthebottom,unheatedcounter-pressure
roller.
Leveling Feet
Eight adjustable leveling feet are provided to
assureproper setupofthe laminator.
Electric Eye Gap Detector
Stops the system automatically if a sheet is
misfed.
Heating Unit
Providesheated liquid media tochrome roller
with quick and easy controls, and a self-diagnostic at
start-up.
FilmSupply Shaft
Drop lock manual chuck, that pivots out for
ease of film loading.

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Emergency Stop Button
Pressing this button causes the laminating
rollers to separate and all the rollers to stop.
Nip Pressure Controls
The“On-Off” switchapplies air pressureto the
laminatingrollers. Theadjustingknobvariesthepressure,
andthe gaugeshows theair pressure.
FWD/REV Controls
This switch is used to reverse the roll direction
foreaseofcleaningand maintenance.
Speed Control
Turningthe knobadjusts thespeed at whichthe
rollersturn.
Upper Roll Temp Controller
This unit displays the actual chrome roller
temperature and also allows the operator to adjust the
operatingtemperature ofthe heatroller, upor down.
Main Power Switch
Switchesonoroff,allthepowertothelaminator
andheatingunit.

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Introduction
Film Slitter
This device cuts the film on-line, to the width
neededfora finishedproduct. The unusedfilmremains
onthe core for easeof disposal.
Bow Roller
Thisrollerhelpstoremovewrinklesfromthefilm
andincreasesthedwelltimeoffilmontheheatedchrome
roller. Increaseddwelltime permitsoperationat alower
rollertemperature.
Breaker Bar Assembly
Thisassembly decurlsthe laminatedweb asthe
webpassesthrough it. Thebreaker barcanbe rotatedto
producethe desired degree ofbreak in the paper.
Pull Rollers
This pair of rollers draws the film through the
laminator, maintainingthewebtension acrossthedecurl
unit.
Snapping Rollers
This pair of rollers snaps the film enabling the
imagesto be separated afterthe web hasbeen knicked.
Knicker Assembly
Places a knick into the web at the set interval.
Thisallows forthesnapping rollersto separatetheweb.

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Control panel - Laminator
This panel allows the operator to control the
laminatorsectioninacentrallocation.
Control panel - Heater
This panel allows the operator to control the
heatingsectioninacentrallocation.
Control panel - Feeder
This panel allows the operator to control the
feedingsectioninacentrallocation.
Air Pressure Regulator
Thiscontrolsetstheincoming airpressure.

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Specifications
3.0 SPECIFICATIONS
WorkingWidths:
WorkingLengths:
CoreSize:
MaximumFilmRollDiameter:
MaximumSpeed:
ProductRange:
Films:
Rollers:
1-SidedSlitter:
Safety Features:
Min: 8.5 inches ( 215.90 mm )
Max: 30inches ( 762 mm)
Min: 11 inches ( 279.40 mm )
Max: 40inches ( 1,016 mm)
3inch diameter( 76mm )
15.5inches ( 394 mm)
130 fpm ( 39.6 m/min. )
80 lb. C2S stock to 18 pt. board maximum
1.2mil to 1.7 milOPP,PET,GBC LAY-FLAT ®
Top:Water-heated chromeroller with3 RMS
Bottom: Hyplonrubber-coated
Whenavailablefilmistoowide,slittercan cutfilmto
theproper size.
Safety coversand Emergencystops

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Specifications
ElectricalRequirements:
ProductWarranty:
NetWeight:
ShippingWeights:
220 VAC, 3-Phase 100 AMPS
Seewarrantyinformationper SalesRepresentative
Approximately2,700 lbs. ( 1,226 kg)
Approximately3,300 lbs. (1,498 kg )

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Operations
4.0 OPERATION
Operating procedures given in this manual are
presentedassuggestionsfortheoperator’sconsideration.
An operator experienced in the art of lamination may
preferdifferentproceduresunder certainconditions.
YournewGBCVoyager™Laminatorisadurable
machinedesigned for heavywork loads. By following
theproceduressuggestedinthismanualandtakingproper
care of your unit, you can be assured of years of
professionalqualitylaminating.
This section will explain the controls of the
laminator,thefeederandtheheatingunit.Anycontrolnot
describedwithinthissectionisdonesointentionally.These
controlsarenot foroperatormanipulation.
WARNING
To avoid injury to yourself or damage
to the equipment, please read and
understand the Operations section
of this manual before attempting
to operate the laminator!
WARNING
Do not wear ties, loose fit clothing or
dangling jewelry while operating or
servicing the laminator. These items can get
caught in the nip and choke you or you can
be crushed or burned.
4.1 Laminator controls
1.EMERGENCYSTOP (E-STOP):Whenpressed,
stops the machine from operation, separates the
laminating rollers.
2. EMERGENCY STOP RESET: When pressed,
resetsthe machine afteran E-STOP hasbeen pressed.
3.SHEETSIZEselector:Enablesthe operatortoselect
thesheet size( Short /long ).
4. KNIFE/ KNIFE & SNAP selector: Enables the
operatortoengagetheknifeonly,knifeandsnaporneither.
5.JOGFORWARD:Engagesthemachineinaforward
directionforthedurationofthepress.Whenasafetyshield
is raised, JOG FORWARD and E-STOP RESET must
bepressedsimultaneously.
6.JOG REVERSE:Engagesthe machine ina reverse
directionforthedurationofthepress.Whenasafetyshield
israised,JOG REVERSEandE-STOP RESETmustbe
pressedsimultaneously.
7. LAMINATOR STOP: When pressed, stops all
motiontothemachine.
8.LAMINATORSTART: When pressed,engages all
motiononthemachine.

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Operations
9.NIPUP/DOWN:Whenpressed andilluminates,the
niprollerisintheupposition.Whenpressedandthelight
extinguishes,theniprollerisinthedownposition.
10.VACUUMPUMPselector:Engagesor disengages
the vacuum pump supplied for feeder.
11. LAMINATOR SPEED dial: Adjusts the system
speed.Automatically adjusts the feederto compensate
for the laminator speed change.
12.SHEETEXITBLOWERdial:Adjuststhe amount
ofairflowcomesout thesheet blowervalve.
Figure 4.1.1 Control panel - Laminator
13. SHEET COUNTER: Can be selected to display
total sheets or sheets per minute. Total sheets can be
reset back to zero.
14.HOURMETER:Keeps track of the total amount
ofoperatingtimeonyourmachine.
15.NIPPRESSURE GAUGE: Indicates the amount
ofpressure presentedatthe mainroller nip.
16. NIP PRESSURE ADJUST dial: Adjusts the
amountofpressure presentedatthe mainroller nip.
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