5. Turn the Machine Drive switch to FWD to start the Laminating and Pull Rollers.
6. Feed a piece of thin cardboard about 10” x 25” against the film so that it is
centered between the two Heat Shoes. Push the cardboard and film into the
Laminating Rollers. See figure 5.
7. When the feed card has completely exited the Pull Rollers at the rear of the
laminator turn the Machine Drive Switch off.
8. Insert the Feed Table into the slots located on each side of the unit, between
the Heat Shoes.
9. If you are not ready to laminate, turn the Heat Switch off.
Adjusting Mandrel/Film Tension...
Each type of laminating film has different characteristics and may require laminator
adjustment. The tension should be set so that the film moves over the Heat Shoes
without wrinkles as the film enters the laminator. Best results are obtained if
tension adjustments are made while the unit is at operating temperature. If any
adjustments are required use the following procedure:
1. Switch the Heaters on. Wait for the Heat Shoes to reach operating tempera-
ture. The indicator lamp will go off when the proper temperature is reached. You
can check the temperature by reading the thermometer located on the right side of
the laminator.
2. Press the Machine Drive switch to FWD.
3. Locate knob on the right side of Top Supply Mandrel. Turn the knob to adjust
the tension (clockwise to increase, counter clockwise to decrease) until the film
passes over the Top Heat Shoe without wrinkles and the web between the laminat-
ing and pull rollers is tight.
Note: This adjustment requires only a few degrees of
turn. If the knob is turned too far clockwise, you may stall the drive motor.
4. Repeat for Bottom Supply Mandrel.
5. If you are not ready to laminate, turn the Machine Drive and Heat Switches off.
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PROBLEM:
Stretch lines appear on laminated items running parallel with
the outside edges.
ACTION:
Increase roller tension on top and/or bottom supply rolls.
Reduce heat shoe temperature.
Clean heat shoes of residual adhesive. See MAINTENANCE
section for cleaning instructions.
PROBLEM:
Blistering of the film appears over the item or along the
edge.
ACTION:
Reduce temperature on one or both heat shoes. If the indicator
light remains on after the adjustment is made, disconnect the
power supply and contact your dealer.
Clean laminating rollers. See MAINTENANCE section for
cleaning instructions.
There may be moisture in the paper you are laminating. Store
paper in a dry place and be sure that any ink is thoroughly dry
before laminating.
PROBLEM:
Laminated material curls after leaving pull rollers.
ACTION:
Adjust tension. If laminated item curls upwards, reduce top roller
tension. If item curls downward, reduce bottom roller tension.
Clean heat shoes of residual adhesive as it may be causing
“drag” on one side. Refer to MAINTENANCE section for cleaning
instructions.
MAINTENANCE
This section contains instructions for cleaning and maintaining your laminator.
These procedures should be performed at regular intervals to help ensure the
trouble-free operation of your laminator.
Caution:
Before performing any maintenance on your laminator
first disconnect the power supply. Hazardous voltages
are present when the side panels are removed.
Cleaning the Heat Shoes and Laminating Rollers...
The Heat Shoes and Laminating Rollers should be cleaned of any residual adhesive
whenever the film does not pass smoothly over their surfaces.
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