Operation
4-1
General
1. Power: A switch in the lower right rear switches the main power on and off. The switch is labeled
clearly so the operator can tell if the power is on or off.
2. Reset: A reset button is used to start the machine initially and restart the machine after an E-stop
condition has occurred. After the power is turned on, the reset button is held for 15 seconds to allow
the machines electrical controls to reset to initial settings.
3. Speed: A potentiometer is used to control the speed that the laminator will run product through. Your
laminator has the electrical and mechanical capability to run up to 20 feet per minute, but the quality
of the product output is the governing factor in maximum process speed.
4. E-stops: E-stop switches are located at all four corners to allow the operator to stop the machine and
open the nip rolls and pull rolls in case of emergency. The button must be pulled back out before
pressing the reset button to restart the machine.
5. Nip Rolls: The nip rolls are the heart and soul of the laminator and must be cared for properly in
order to give years of quality product output. Always dial the shim wheel to a shim setting greater
than “0” when the machine is not in use. This will prevent the rolls from forming a flat spot from
resting against each other. This also applies to the pull rolls.
Always set the shim wheel to a setting greater than “0” when the
machine is not in use. This will prevent the roll from coming together
and forming a flat spot. Permanent damage can be caused to the rolls
if this warning is not heeded.
6. Fwd-Rev: This button is a lighted button that will determine which direction the machine will run. If
the button is not lit, the machine will run from front to back. If the button is lit, the machine will run
from back to front.
7. Stop: This button will stop the rotation of the nip rolls.
8. Run: This button will allow the machine to run continuously in the direction depicted by the Fwd/Rev
button and at the speed set by the potentiometer.
9. Foot Switch: The foot switch will run the laminator in the direction depicted by the Fwd/Rev button
and at the speed set by the potentiometer. The foot switch is always active, this allows an operator to
press the foot switch to get a print started and then press the Run button to transfer to the continuous
run mode without stopping.
10. Temperature Control with switch: The two position switch allows the operator to turn the heater in the
roll on or off. The temperature controller allows the operator to set a desired temperature for a
process.
11. Brakes: Turn the knob clockwise to increase web tension from the unwind station. Turn the knob
counter clockwise to decrease web tension from the unwind station.
12. Clutches: Turn the knurled knob towards you to increase the web tension to the windup station. Turn
the knurled knob away from you to decrease web tension to the windup station.
13. Pull Roll Clutch: Turn the regulator clockwise to increase the pressure to the pull roll clutch and
counter clockwise to decrease pressure to the clutch.
