SEAL 44 Ultra Laminator Instructions for use

44 Ultra Laminator
44 Ultra Laminator
Owner’s
Operation
Manual

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TABLE OF CONT ENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS...................................................................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................1
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................4
INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................................................................5
UNPACKING, SET-UP AND INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................6
UNPACKING, SET-UP AND INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................7
UNPACKING, SET-UP AND INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................8
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.........................................................................................................................................................9
LAMINATOR FEATURES................................................................................................................................................................10
CONTROL PANEL.............................................................................................................................................................................11
OPERATING YOUR LAMINATOR............................................................................................................................................12
SET-UP AND OPERATION............................................................................................................................................................13
SET-UP AND OPERATION............................................................................................................................................................14
IMAGE GUIDE.....................................................................................................................................................................................15
WEBBING FILMS WITHOUT A RELEASE LINER............................................................................................................16
WEBBING FILMS WITH A RELEASE LINER (NORTH AMERICA).........................................................................17
WEBBING FILMS WITH A RELEASE LINER (EUROPE & ASIA)..............................................................................18
DECALING.............................................................................................................................................................................................19
MOUNTING...........................................................................................................................................................................................20
ENCAPSULATING..............................................................................................................................................................................21
PRE-COATING BOARDS................................................................................................................................................................22
USING A ProSEAL®MOUNTING BOARD & POUCH BOARDS...............................................................................23
ENCAPSULATING USING A ProSEAL®FLEXIBLE POUCH WITH A ProSEAL®SLED...............................24
PROCESS CONTROL SHEET........................................................................................................................................................25
CLEANING YOUR LAMINATOR..............................................................................................................................................26
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE....................................................................................................................................................27
GLOSSARY OF TERMS.....................................................................................................................................................................28
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................................................29
LIMITED WARRANTY......................................................................................................................................................................30

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a SEAL®44 Ultra Laminator.
We have designed the SEAL 44 Ultra to give you years
of reliable service. The 44 Ultra brings a new level of
simplicity and ease of use to image finishing.
As you become familiar with your laminator, you will
appreciate the high quality of its production and the
excellence in its engineering design.
By following the guidelines for proper care and use of
the SEAL 44 Ultra, you can depend on many years of
trouble-free profitability from your investment.
The purpose of this manual is to outline the materials
and process when using SEAL Brands supplies with
your laminator to create signs, displays, and flexible
graphics with professional results. The manual includes
instructions of various laminating procedures, which are
meant to give you comprehensive information needed
for the efficient use of your laminator.
Please read and fully understand the entire manual
before proceeding to use your laminator.
STATEMENT OF INTENDED USE
Your SEAL 44 Ultra Laminator meets the CE
Machinery Safety Directive (89/392/EEC, including
91/368/ EEC, 93/44/EEC and 93/68/EEC) and is
cETL listed (UL 1950/EN60950).
The SEAL 44 Ultra laminator has been designed to be
used with SEAL Brands materials. When used with
these products, you are able to mount, mount and
laminate, and encapsulate prints in one step. Your
laminator has been tested with SEAL Brands supplies
and we recommend using these products for
professional results.
WARNING! This laminator is designed for
mounting and laminating. Any use other than the
intended may cause damage to the laminator or
physical harm to the user.
WARNING! Any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this unit without our prior written
approval will void the user’s warranty and will
transfer health and safety obligations to the user.
LIABILITY STATEMENT
The details given in this manual are based on the most
recent information available to us. They may be subject
to change in the future. We retain the right to make
changes to the construction or the design of our
products without accepting any responsibility for
modifying earlier versions previously delivered.
CAUTION! Please pay attention to all passages
marked this way. This information is vital to
preventing user injury and/or damage to the unit.
Failure to follow this information could void the
user’s warranties and transfer all safety obligations
to the user.

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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The electrical specifications of the laminators are:
North American Version:
110VAC 50/60Hz 16A
(Part No. 60959)
EU Version:
230VAC 50/60Hz 9A
(Part No. 60958)
For the EU versions, in the UK,
the following is applicable:
BS 1363 – 13A
wall receptacle:
Use the provided
BS 1363 plug
For the North American version,
the following is applicable:
NEMA 5-20R
Using 20 Amp Breaker
Note: T-slot is not applicable for
Canada
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For the EU versions, Mainland Europe,
the following is applicable:
France
Belgium
Germany, The Netherlands
Portugal, Spain
Use the provided Schuko plug (10A).

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Accessories Included:
•Wrench 17-24 mm
•10 each Socket head screws
•10 each Star Washers
•2 each Spare Fuses (250V)
•Allen key (5 mm)
•Snitty®Safety Knife
•Image Roll Cleaner
•Spare Core for Wind-up Idler
•Leader-board
•Owner’s Manual
INSTALLATION
ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS
The following environmental conditions are ideal for
the best operation of the laminator.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
The best temperature for the SEAL®44 Ultra is
between 50°F and 95°F(16°C and 35°C).
Do not expose the laminator to direct sunlight as output
quality may be affected.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
For best results, the ambient relative humidity for the
SEAL 44 Ultra should be between 70-90% non-
condensing. Too much humidity will affect the prints
being laminated causing problems with film adhesion.
WATER AND MOISTURE
If the laminator is installed in a damp room or near
water, the electrical power supply must be in accordance
with the standards prevailing in the country concerned.
SURROUNDINGS
Install the laminator in surroundings that are as clean
and dust free as possible in order to obtain the highest
quality output.
The background dust level must not exceed that found
in a typical office/computer room environment.
The materials that are used on this laminator can have
an electrostatic charge and will attract dust, adversely
affecting the output.
POWER SUPPLY
Connect the laminator in accordance with the details
given on the identification plate attached to the rear of
the laminator. Refer also to the Technical Specifications
page for more information.
Once power is connected to your laminator, press the
Power button on the control panel to turn the laminator
ON. If the Power LED does not come on, refer to the
“Troubleshooting” page for problem solving
information.
WORKSPACE REQUIREMENTS
•This unit should be situated away from heat sources
such as heat registers or stoves/ovens.
•The laminator’s location or position should not
interfere with its proper ventilation.
•There should be enough space around the laminator
to feed, receive and trim mounted and/or laminated
images.
•Keep the area around your laminator clear with
adequate space around it so you can feed, receive
and trim mounted and/or laminated images.
•The work area should be level, flat, and well lit.

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UNPACKING, SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
Remove the cardboard box and the
plastic bag as described on the outside of
the box.
Remove and open the boxes behind the
laminator, which contains the stand parts.
SETTING UP THE LAMINATOR IN
4 STEPS
STEP 1
•Mount the left-hand stand leg onto
the underside of the laminator, as
shown in Figure 1.
(Note: The left-hand section is
recognizable by a spring utility on
the bracket.)
•Use two star washers and two socket-
head screws.
•Do not tighten these screws
completely.
STEP 2
•Mount the right-hand stand leg onto
underside of the laminator, as shown
in Figure 2.
•Use two star washers and two socket-
head screws.
•Do not tighten these screws
completely.
Figure 1.
Figure 2.

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UNPACKING, SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
STEP 3
•Now mount the middle support
section between the left-hand and
right-hand stand legs, as shown in
Figure 3.
•Use six star washers and six socket-
head screws.
•Tighten these six screws.
•Finally, tighten all screws, which were
used in Steps 1 and 2.
STEP 4
•Carefully lift the laminator (at least
two people must do this!) from the
pallet and position it onto its castors
as shown in Figure 4.
•Make sure that the stand legs do not
slide away during lifting.
•Cut the strap and remove the
protective covers.
Figure 3.
Figure 4.

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UNPACKING, SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
LAMINATOR PLACEMENT
•Your SEAL®44 Ultra must be setup in the location
where it will be used. The stand must be placed on a
flat level surface.
•Remove the tie-wraps by using a small flat-edged
screwdriver to press the clip to release the tie and
remove the blocks that hold the top roller.
•Inspect the laminator for any physical damage.
ADJUSTABLE FEET
•To secure the stand on the floor, turn the adjustable
foot down by hand, until it’s pressed against the
floor.
•Manually lock the adjustable foot with the nut.
(Figure 5)
Figure 5
CONNECTING YOUR LAMINATOR
•Plug the power cable into the grounded outlet with
the appropriate service. (Refer to the Electrical
Specifications Page)
•The SEAL 44 Ultra must be installed next to an
outlet!
Do not use extension cords!
•The plug and the outlet must be easily accessible.
•Please ensure that you plug your laminator into a
grounded, three-prong outlet.
•Please ensure that the total load of the other items
using the same circuit breaker do not exceed its
breaking value.
•The laminator should only be connected to a power
supply outlet of the voltage and amperage marked
on the rear panel. (See Identification Plate on
laminator rear panel.)
•The laminator has a grounded plug (three prongs).
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is
intended to fit only a grounded outlet of the proper
amperage, and only in one way.
WARNING! Any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this unit without our prior
written approval will void the user’s warranty
and will transfer health and safety obligations to
the user.
Feet
Nut

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAFETY SYMBOLS USED ON THE LAMINATOR
IMPORTANT! Read and make sure you understand
these safety and operating guidelines.
Rotating Parts: Risk Of Injury
CAUTION! Failure to use caution near rotating rollers
could result in physical injury. Be careful that items such
as loose clothing, long hair and jewelry do not become
entangled in rotating parts.
Hot Surface: Risk Of Injury On Contact
CAUTION!Thelaminatorcontainsheated rollers, which
may reach temperatures of 250°F (121°C). There is a
danger of burns if the heated roller is touched during
use. Even after switching off the laminator, the roller
remains hot for a long time.
Figure 6
EMERGENCY STOP-BUTTONS
There are two Emergency-Stop Buttons located
on the top of the left and right plastic covers of
the laminator.
The Emergency-Stop Buttons stop the rotation of
the rollers and should only be used in case of an
emergency. Once pressed, these buttons lock, and
they must be rotated to be reset before the
laminator can be used again.
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES:
Do not feed objects such as staples, paper clips
and rough or abrasive materials through the
laminating rollers.
Keep all objects, such as tools, rulers, pens,
markers or knives away from the roller opening.
Refrain from leaving such items on the front table
to prevent them from accidentally being fed into
the rollers.
IMPORTANT! NEVER cut or slice directly
on the rollers as any cuts or gouges will
destroy them. ALWAYS use cutters with
enclosed blades to prevent cutting the rollers
and to avoid extensive replacement costs.
WARNING! Always adjust the Nip-knob
setting to create a gap between the laminating
rollers to prevent flat spots from developing
when the laminator is not in use. Flat spots
will affect the quality of the output and void
the warranty replacement.
IMPORTANT! The main rollers should be
together and turning while heating up to
prevent uneven hot spots on the roller. A
stationary roller will develop concentrated
heat in one area, which will damage the roller.

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LAMINATOR FEATURES
Figure 7. Laminator Features
1. Automatic Wind-up Idler
•Removable idler to support the wind-up core for
the release liner.
2. Emergency Stop Buttons (2)
•Stops the rotation of the rollers.
3. Image Guide
•To help feed in images. It is removable when
mounting.
4. Upper Unwind Shaft
•Suitable for rolls wound onto a 3-inch ID core.
5. Unwind Brake
•A simple braking system with a knurled collar
provides the means of adjusting the brake tension
for the films. Fitted on both the autogrip unwind
shafts.
6. Control Panel with LED indicators
•Controls roller rotation, temperature and standby
mode.
7. Nip-knob
•To adjust the gap between the rollers.
8. Process Control Label
•Shows how to preset the laminator.
9. Lower Unwind Shaft
•Suitable for rolls wound onto a 3-inch ID core.
10. Foot switch
•To engage slow-mode that overrides the photo-
electric safety eyes.
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