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SPIRE II Series

 – Installation and Operating Instructions

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The SPIRE Series laminator runs poly-in and poly-out 
pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) films. Poly-in 
means the adhesive side of the film is on the inside 
of the film roll. Poly-out means the adhesive is on the 
outside of the film roll. 

Adhesive surface

Adhesive surface

Polyester surface

Polyester surface

Poly-in

Poly-out

Figure 28.  Fig. 6-1. Poly-in and Poly-out Films.

All models of the SPIRE Series laminator can perform 
three functions:

•  Decaling (laminating and applying an adhesive 

to the back of the item).

•  Mounting, using one film.
•  Mounting, using no film.

IMPORTANT: 

The top and Lower rolls of laminating 

film must be the same width. 

Always change the top and Lower supply rolls at the 
same time. 

The film will wrap around the rollers if:

•  One or both rolls of film are allowed to run 

completely off its core.

•  Only one roll is used.
•  Different widths of rolls are loaded together. 
•  Either roll is loaded with the adhesive side 

against a roller. 

There are three methods of loading film.

•  New film start up.
•  Using a threading card.
•  Tacking new film to existing film.

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The film shafts rest in Support Saddles at both ends. 
The driven end of each shaft is slotted to engage a 
key. To easily remove the shaft, rotate it so that the 
slot slips out of the key.

Caution:

  Press 

STOP

 before loading films to ensure 

the machine is not running.

Figure 29.  Driven Shaft Saddle Key.

To load the machine with film:

1.  Press 

STOP

,

2.  Pull both Shaft Clevis Pins out of both ends. Turn 

the supply shaft until the slot indicator is facing 
out. 

3.  Lift the driven end of the shaft out of the Saddle, 

and then pull the shaft out of the opposite 
Saddle.

Summary of Contents for 54C

Page 1: ...SPIRE II Series Laminator Models 54C 64C INSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL Document Number 1723266 Rev A Do not duplicate without written permission from ACCO Brands...

Page 2: ...ty versatility and quality Note Depending on the model of your Laminator and its version the photos in this manual may not look like your Laminator However the components and functions are the same Fe...

Page 3: ...auge Photo Safety Sensor 5 5 Pressure Plate 5 6 Feed Table 5 6 Removing the Feed Table 5 7 Tension Adjustment Knobs 5 8 A Upper Unwind Tension 5 8 B Upper Front Rewind Tension 5 8 C Optional Lower Fro...

Page 4: ...SPIRE II Series Installation and Operating Instructions Page iii...

Page 5: ...RE Series laminator This safety notice means that you could be seriously hurt or killed if you open the laminator and expose yourself to hazardous voltage Do not open the laminator There are no user s...

Page 6: ...e placed on a sturdy level floor surface Allow sufficient access to the front back and sides of the laminator Keep the work area well lit Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe perso...

Page 7: ...e power supply cord or attachment plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the laminator The laminator is malfunctioning The laminator does not operate as described in these instructions CAUTION T...

Page 8: ...Keep Hands and clothing away from rollers Stop the machine and raise the top roller before cleaning RISQUE DE BROYMENT Tenir mains et v tements a l cart Arr ter la machine et soulever le rouleau sup...

Page 9: ...r warranty execution please contact ACCO Brands at 1 800 723 4000 or www gbcconnect com in the USA 800 263 1063 or www gbccanada com in Canada 55 1500 5578 or www gbc com mx in Mexico TO THE EXTENT AL...

Page 10: ...SPIRE II Series Installation and Operating Instructions Page 2 2...

Page 11: ...cm 52 6 in 133 6 cm 27 in 68 6 cm 80 9 in 205 5 cm 52 6 in 133 6 cm 27 in 68 6 cm Weight 497 lb 225 4 Kg Shipping 675 lb 306 2 Kg 550 lb 249 5 Kg Shipping 704 lb 319 3 Kg Electrical Requirements U S M...

Page 12: ...ncy energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to...

Page 13: ...hing other than a flat level surface without trained and qualified riggers You can be severely injured or crushed The SPIRE Series is a large and heavy piece of equipment It is necessary to employ lic...

Page 14: ...on of laminate immediately behind the laminator as it exits the equipment may cause the film to wrap around the rollers jamming the machine Avoid locating the laminator near sources of heat or cold Th...

Page 15: ...aminator may not have all the options shown below For option upgrades contact your local sales rep or Technical support Refer to GBC Technical Service Emergency Stop Switch Footswitch Feed Table and o...

Page 16: ...re 6 Emergency Stop Switch on back of the laminator AUTOGRIP and Multi Core Shafts and Upper Idler The 3 inch AUTOGRIP and Multi Core Shafts can be used in all positions as supply or rewind shafts Rul...

Page 17: ...four upper corners of the machine Turn the Gap Pressure Crank clockwise to raise the Top Main Roller and release the pressure A And B Main Rollers The Top A and bottom B Main Rollers pull the media in...

Page 18: ...hold film or media to be used for the job and to apply brake tension B Lower Idler Bar The Lower Idler guides the lower film or media onto the Bottom Main Roller ensuring a constant amount of wrap is...

Page 19: ...to Safety Sensor The Photo Safety Sensor helps prevent entanglement entrapment and inadvertent contact with the rollers The Sensor is located on the right side of the machine in front of the Bottom Ma...

Page 20: ...rate only when the Feed Table is properly Installed However if the Feed Table is removed the laminator will only operate when the Footswitch is pressed When the Footswitch is released the laminator st...

Page 21: ...able Interlock Figure 20 Feed Table Interlock Release button 3 Grasp the front edge of the Feed Table and lift outward and upward to release the front Feed Table pins from the Feed Table Figure 21 Rai...

Page 22: ...ion knob to adjust the amount of pull on the release liner This prevents the release liner from being pulled into the laminator or the film from wrapping around the rewind tube C Optional Lower Front...

Page 23: ...tton is pressed and held the rollers will rotate at 3 ft 1 meter per min in reverse Once the REV button is released the Rollers will stop rotating in reverse D Pressure LEDs illuminate to indicate the...

Page 24: ...ition To disconnect power to the laminator press the switch to the OFF O position Castors Figure 27 Castor and Locking Pad The swivel Castors allow the laminator to be rolled into position and two of...

Page 25: ...essed When the Footswitch is pressed the rollers rotate at the set speed When the Footswitch is pressed the rollers rotate at 3 ft 1 meter per min When the Footswitch is pressed the rollers rotate at...

Page 26: ...the same time The film will wrap around the rollers if One or both rolls of film are allowed to run completely off its core Only one roll is used Different widths of rolls are loaded together Either r...

Page 27: ...ered on the shafts Also make sure to remove all brake tension on the unwind and supply shafts before you begin Caution Press STOP to ensure the machine is not running Note The photos in this section a...

Page 28: ...dia around the idler and up to the Main Rollers 9 While pulling evenly carefully align the edges of the media with the laminating film and press the two together It is important that the tension is ev...

Page 29: ...d through the laminator together Caution Press STOP to ensure the machine is not running NOTE In the following illustrations depending on the laminator model you may or may not have Pull rollers and t...

Page 30: ...ew films tacked to old films diagram 12 Replace the Feed Table and install the Pressure Plate 13 Use the Footswitch to advance the film into the Main Rollers 14 Observe the film being pulled through t...

Page 31: ...Main Roller 2 6 Carefully cut the film web between the lower film supply and the idler bar 3 CAUTION Be careful to not cut the rollers 7 Adjust the gap of the Rollers 8 Carefully grab the web top and...

Page 32: ...front of substrates with pressure sensitive adhesive PSA Precoated boards are useful for mounting graphics that will not be laminated Examples include photographs POP signage and presentations MR MR...

Page 33: ...erred as a decal and it makes a sticker out of the graphic After this process is completed the graphic can be mounted to whatever substrate based on the application and the type of mount adhesive used...

Page 34: ...board and then starting in the middle tack the leading edge of the decal to the substrate 4 Insert the board into the roller nip making sure it is entering the rollers straight 5 Using the Footswitch...

Page 35: ...machine 7 Place one hand on top of the roller to hold the graphic and with the other hand grab the release liner 8 Press the Footswitch 9 As the materials feed into the rollers pull the release liner...

Page 36: ...re 48 Custom application 3 1 2 3 4 Film Alignment The top and bottom supply rolls must be aligned as closely as possible Misalignment can cause adhesives to stick to the rollers The 3 inch Extruded an...

Page 37: ...n 10 cm of laminate 5 Press STOP or release the Footswitch 6 Visually inspect the top and bottom films where they enter the point between the two Main Rollers The films should be tight against the rol...

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Page 39: ...ll into the working area of the laminator Failure to observe these cautions could result damage to the machine Cleaning The Rollers Keeping the rollers clean ensures that your finished items will not...

Page 40: ...ivates STOP LED flashing Press STOP Laminated items are curling Tension between the top and bottom film roll is unequal Adjust tension per Film Tension section Speed setting too slow Slightly speed up...

Page 41: ...y nearest your home or office If you have difficulty locating a collection facility the retailer that sold you the product should accept your WEEE If you are no longer in contact with your retailer pl...

Page 42: ...e media is fed into the machine to be laminated Media The material or images to be laminated Mounting The process of applying media to a rigid flat surface Nip The point between two rollers Out feed T...

Page 43: ...Page 7 5 SPIRE II Series Installation and Operating Instructions Notes Date Note...

Page 44: ...ion 1723266 Rev A 2013 12 ACCO Brands Canada 5 Precidio Court Brampton ON L6S 6B7 800 263 1063 www gbccanada com ACCO Mexicana Neptuno 43 Colonia Nueva Industrial Vallejo Delagacion Gustavo A Madero C...

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