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The centaur laminator is a hybrid hot shoe / hot roller laminator, combining the best features of both
types of laminators.

It provides very high quality, scratch free thermal laminating and pressure

sensitive laminating.

The Centaur is designed to provide years of trouble free service, however it is important that you

read this manual first in order to familiarise yourself with this machine.

About the Centaur

Page 1 of 20

Warranty Information

The Centaur laminator’s warranty is against failure of components or workmanship, but
does not cover damage caused by misuse or accident.

Rollers : As rollers are the most vulnerable part of the machine, damage caused by
misuse or unsuitable objects being passed through the rollers is not covered by warranty.

In the event of a warranty claim, please contact your dealer for assistance.

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Summary of Contents for Centaur

Page 1: ...Assembly Operators Manual ...

Page 2: ...the accuracy of the information presented however accuracy is not guaranteed Emseal Pty Ltd can not be held liable for any errors or omissions from the following manual If in doubt about any of the following procedures please contact us before proceeding Rollers As rollers are the most important part of the machine damage caused by misuse or unsuitable objects being passed through the rollers is n...

Page 3: ...Thermal laminating introduction 07 Loading thermal film 08 Pressure sensitive film introduction optional extra 09 Loading pressure sensitive film 12 Heat assist mode double sided adhesive 13 Selecting film an introduction to laminating 14 Preparing items for laminating 15 Film tension adjustment 16 Troubleshooting 19 Adjusting roller pressure ...

Page 4: ... you read this manual first in order to familiarise yourself with this machine About the Centaur Page 1 of 20 Warranty Information The Centaur laminator s warranty is against failure of components or workmanship but does not cover damage caused by misuse or accident Rollers As rollers are the most vulnerable part of the machine damage caused by misuse or unsuitable objects being passed through the...

Page 5: ...the mobile stand Page 2 of 20 IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE On top of each side of the stand is a hole for the securing bolts These line up with securing holes underneath the laminator Once the laminator is on the stand and aligned with the holes firmly bolt it to the stand as shown It is important to do this before the machine is moved on the stand This stand is not designed for use on rough or angled ...

Page 6: ...ne to the stand with the securing bolts When moving the machine have two people to push the mobile stand Move the mobile stand slowly Do not move the machine across very rough or sloping surfaces Do not leave power cords where people may trip on them Be careful of loose items such as ties jewellery and long hair near the rollers Keep hands and fingers clear of the rollers when running Keep the wor...

Page 7: ...n environment Dust will cause noticeable marks on laminated items Make sure that the front and back of the machine are easily accessible The laminated items leaving the back of the machine should be able to either fall to the floor or exit onto a table Keep power cords and the footswitch cable out of the way to avoid tripping Unpacking the Centaur 1 Remove the mobile stand from the box and assembl...

Page 8: ...s 320 degrees Fahrenheit Higher temperatures will cause damage to the rollers Never cut against the rollers The Control Panel Speed control Foot Continuous switch if fitted Forward Reverse Cooling Fans Temperature control Heat indicator Adjusts the motor speed Clicks into off position when turned all the way counter clockwise Allows you to select footswitch mode or continuous motor mode In footswi...

Page 9: ...his process is usually irreversible once the adhesive has stuck to the item it cannot be removed The Centaur s heated upper roller provides a perfect scratch free finish The built in cooling fans are to be used during thermal lamination to prevent distortion of a laminated item during cooling Rapid cooling of the item as it passes between the front and rear rollers is the best method of preventing...

Page 10: ... the film so that the matt side comes up from the rear with the matt side facing you Step 2 Adjust the thermostat to the temperature recommended by the film manufacturer This is most likely around 120C 250 F Heat up time is around 5 minutes This will give you time to position the film so that you are ready to load Pull the film from the top roller so that it passes under the top idler bar and lies...

Page 11: ... the machine The rollers will grip the load plate and pull it and the film through the laminator Allow it to pass through the rollers and exit the back then cut it free The film can easily be peeled from it Ensure that the top and bottom rolls are aligned to avoid adhesive contacting the rollers Step 5 The brake pressure can be increased slightly to help the film run straight Excessive brake press...

Page 12: ...tive laminates is single sided as the cost of double sided lamination is expensive Underlay paper Underlay is the term used to describe an inexpensive paper material which feeds into the machine below the laminated item Its sole purpose is to prevent the adhesive on the pressure sensitive film coming into contact with the rubber rollers during single sided laminating Cheap paper or plastic of most...

Page 13: ... chrome idler bar It should now be lying across the top roller with the release paper facing upwards and the laminate lying against the roller Separate the release paper from the film and attach it to the core You can use adhesive tape or a stapler The exposed film should be lying on the top roller with the adhesive facing towards you Film travels under chrome idler bar Release paper attached to r...

Page 14: ...e if you prefer this Take the plastic load plate and push it between the rollers as you run the motor at a low speed The film and underlay will both be pulled through the laminator and pass out the back Remove the load plate from the film and slowly run the film until it pulls straight Position the feed table on the front of the machine so it is securely placed Push the load plate into the turning...

Page 15: ...ean up Laminate as normal Once finished you will be able to peel the backing paper from the adhesive as required If you wish to apply a double sided adhesive to an item but not laminate it at the same time load an underlay film in place of the pressure sensitive film Pass the item through the laminator Once it is done cut to the edges and remove the underlay paper Pressure sensitive laminates work...

Page 16: ...ermal and pressure sensitive laminating If you are an experienced operator of laminating machines much of the following information will already be known to you If you are a first time reader we strongly recommend that you carefully read the following and make sure you understand the process involved While laminating is not tremendously difficult it is important to understand the technique involve...

Page 17: ...mal laminating Switch the laminator to a low speed and to foot mode Hold the item on the feed table in front of the rollers Take your time to position the item Prolonged exposure to heat will cause expansion and buckling of the item Do not take too long before feeding the item into the rollers Pressure sensitive laminating Depress the foot pedal and slide the leading edge of the item into the roll...

Page 18: ...ing well you should have now laminated your first items If you have experienced a problem please consult the troubleshooting guide Laminating continued Film tension adjustment Thermal film Film tension should never be a difficult matter A good quality film will require little braking A poor film will require greatly increased braking pressure The three rules of brake pressure are Brake pressure is...

Page 19: ... long allowing it to expand and buckle Not ensuring that the leading edge is perfectly flat when it enters the rollers Take care when feeding the item into the machine Observe the leading edge as it is pulled into the Problem Creases at the beginning of an item Possible Causes Solution Cause Film adhesive is incompatible with the material being laminated Solution Check with your film supplier for ...

Page 20: ...o or three revolutions have occurred do not cut the film You can slowly reverse the film out of the rollers while pulling the film at the front to stop it wrapping up on the front rollers If the film is very badly wrapped around the rollers cut the film near the front idler bars and reverse the machine until the film is removed Now reload the machine Misaligned film adhering to the rollers and pul...

Page 21: ... Film breakage Film running out during lamination IN THE EVENT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS NOT RESOLVED BY THIS SECTION A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST BE CALLED Problem Laminator will not turn on Solution Check the following 1 Machine is plugged in and wall switch is turned on 2 Circuit breaker is switched on and illuminated 3 On switch has been pressed and indicator light is lit 4 Plug another appliance ...

Page 22: ...y wish to return the roller pressure to factory settings To adjust the machine to factory settings Turn the bolts counter clockwise until the head of the bolt just touches the top of the spring the spring should be able to rotate freely Turn spring 3 full turns clockwise Turn each spring 4 full turns clockwise 1 2 Front Rollers 3 Rear Rollers Important notes l l l l l l Adjust by half a turn on ea...

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