F-40 Laminator Operator Manual
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
© GBC Pro-Tech 1998 February
4-5
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The gap between the two main rolls is called the nip.
The purpose of adjusting the nip is to ensure continu-
ous contact between the laminating rolls as the media is
drawn through the machine. This procedure must be
done regularly.
Tools required:
•
1
/
8
" hex wrench
•
(2) ¾" open end wrenches
To adjust the nip:
CAUTION
1.
Unplug the laminator and make sure it won’t be
plugged back in while you are performing this pro-
cedure.
2.
Remove the drive and control side cabinet covers
with the
1
/
8
" hex wrench by removing the six
screws holding each cover in place.
3.
Using the handwheel, lower the upper main roll
until there is a small gap of light between the upper
and lower main rolls.
4.
Loosen the jamnut on the nip adjusting bolt on
each side of the laminator as shown in
Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2: Adjusting the Nip
5.
Adjust the nip by turning the adjusting bolt using
an ¾" open end wrench (clockwise to lower the roll
end and counter clockwise to raise the roll end).
Adjust the ends of the upper main roll until there is
an even gap between the rolls as shown in Figure
4-3.
Figure 4-3: Properly Set Nip
6.
Hold the adjustment bolt in place while tightening
the jamnut on each side of the laminator.
7.
Replace both cabinet covers and reconnect power
to the laminator.
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Adjusting the chain tension on the Falcon 40 Lamina-
tor is a simple procedure that keeps the system running
smoothly and maximizes the efficiency of the motor.
Tools required:
•
1
/
8
" hex wrench
•
3
/
16
" hex wrench
•
Screwdriver
To adjust the chain tension:
1.
Unplug the laminator and make sure it won’t be
plugged back in while you are performing this pro-
cedure.
2.
Remove the drive side cabinet cover using the
1
/
8
"
hex wrench by removing the six screws holding the
cover in place.
3.
Loosen all four motor mount bolts using the
3
/
16
"
hex wrench as shown in Figure 4-4. The motor
should just move freely within the slots.
The main rolls must be at room temperature to
achieve a proper nip setting.
Adjusting
Bolt
Jamnut
Properly Set Nip
(Distance Between
Rolls is Equal)
