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5. Turn the Motor switch to ON 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
Motor 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 to the middle position (off) or to standby
mode.
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. Press the Motor switch to on.
2. 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 laminating 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 Motor switch off and Heat Switches off or to standby
mode.
Setting Heat Shoe Temperature...
The laminator temperature should be adjusted according to the film thickness and the item being
laminated. See Table 1 below for recommended temperature settings.
Keep in mind that the
temperatures listed are approximate and different brands of laminating film may require different
temperatures.
1. Turn the Heater switch on.
2. Adjust using digital heat controller. To set the temperature press and hold the appropriate
arrow until the desired temperature is reached. Then press both arrows to save the setting.
