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 © 2004 General Binding Corporation

Spartan Operation and Maintenance  Manual

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1.3 Primary function

WARNING: Never use this machine for any other
purpose than its intended design and function.

The Spartan laminator is to be used only as a mounting
and laminating machine. Only use acceptable materials
when mounting and laminating with this machine.

All acceptable materials may be purchased from GBC.
For your convenience, acceptable materials are listed
below with product code numbers for fast and easy
ordering.

Pouches ( 25 per box )
Sign

3745595 clear 5 mil (W)18.5 x (L)24.5

Poster

3745596 clear 5 mil (W) 25 x (L) 37

Display

3745597 clear 5 mil (W) 37 x (L) 49

Mounting Boards ( 10 per box )
Poster (white)

3745571 (W) 25 x (L) 37

Poster (black)

3745575 (W) 25 x (L) 37

Display (white)

3745572 (W) 37 x (L) 49

Display (black)

3745576 (W) 37 x (L) 49

Pouchboards - clear ( 10 per box )
Poster (white)

3745579 (W) 25 x (L) 37

Poster (black)

3745583 (W) 25 x (L) 37

Display (white)

3745580 (W) 37 x (L) 49

Display (black)

3745584 (W) 37 x (L) 49

Pouchboards - sand ( 10 per box )
Poster (white)

3745587 (W) 25 x (L) 37

Poster (black)

3745591 (W) 25 x (L) 37

Display (white)

3745588 (W) 37 x (L) 49

Display (black)

3745592 (W) 37 x (L) 49

INFORMATION: If similar products are used,
results may differ since temperature and speed is
set for optimal results using GBC products.

1.4 Safety decals

INFORMATION: Always observe all warning
labels placed at various points on the laminator. If
you do not completely understand a label, consult
your manager for assistance.

– Electrical Shock: Electrical shock hazard.

Electrical voltage behind panel.

MUCHO

CUIDADO

!

R i e s g o   d e
c h o q u e
electrico
N o   a b r a
A d e n t r o ,   n o   h a y
p i e z a s
r e p a r a b l e s
para el usuario.
M a n t e n i m i e n t o
s o l a m e n t e   p a r a
p e r s o n a l
c a l i f i c a d o

MUCHO

CUIDADO

!

R i s q u e   d e
s e c o u s s e
electrique.
Ne pas ouvrir.
P a s   d e   p i e c e s
r e p a r a b l e s   p a r
l'utilisateur.
Entretien par
p e r s o n n e l
qualifie.

WARNING

!

WAARSCHUWING

!

ATTENZIONE

!

WARNUNG

!

E l e c t r i c a l   s h o c k
h a z a r d .
D o   n o t   o p e n .
N o   u s e r
s e r v i c e a b l e
parts inside.
Refer servicing to
qualified service
p e r s o n n e l .

K a n s   o p
e l e k t r i s c h e
s c h o k .
N i e t   o p e n e n
B e v a t g e e n   d o o r
g e b r u i k   t e
r e p a r e r e n
o n d e r d e l e n .
D o o r   b e v o e g d
service
p e r s o n e e l
laten repareren

P e r i c o l o   d i
s c a r i c a
elettrica.
N e s s u n a   p a r t e
riparabile
dall' utente.
C h i a m a r e   u n
servizio
di riparazioni
qualificato.

SpannungsfUhren
de

Teile.
Nicht offnen.
Enthalt keine vom
Enduerbraucher zu
wartende Teile.
Fur service bitte an
qualifiziertes
Service-Personal
wenden.

– Roller Pinch Point: Keep hands and fingers

away. You may be crushed and or burned.

CUIDADO

!

ATTENTION

!

CAUTION

!

WARNUNG

!

R O D I L L O S
CALIENTES.
P U N T O   D E
P I N C H A M I E N T O .
Mantener manos y
ropa a distancia.

R O U L E A U X
C H A U D S .
P O I N T   D E
P I N C E M E N T .
Tenir mains et
vetements a l'ecant.

HOT ROLLS.

PINCH POINT.

Keep hands and
clothing away.

HEISSE
R O L L E N

Klemmgefahr
zwischen Rollen
Hande und
Kleidung ferhalten

– Keep clear/ Hot Surface: Keep hands and

fingers away. You may be crushed and or burned.

Serious injury may result.

Keep hand, clothing and loose

articles away from the rollers

and heaters.

Hot surface

Avoid contact

WARNING

CAUTION

Refer to Figure 1.4.1 Safety Label Placement

Summary of Contents for 930-073

Page 1: ...L 60062 4195 SPARTAN LAMINATOR OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL 2004 GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Do not duplicate without written permission REA DY U U S G S P R G E A L AMIN AT E O AM...

Page 2: ...ducts described in it without notice All specifications and information concerning products are subject to change without notice Reference in this publication to information or products protected by c...

Page 3: ...3 2Function 3 1 3 3 Electrical 3 1 3 4 Dimensions and weights 3 1 Figure 3 4 1 Dimensions 3 2 4 0 Installation 4 1 Pre installation 4 1 4 2 Suggested floor layout 4 2 Figure 4 2 1 Suggested floor layo...

Page 4: ...2004 General Binding Corporation Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual Page II...

Page 5: ...ion following this symbol is to inform you of how to avoid a dangerous situation ELECTRICALHAZARD Thissymbolisusedprior to a step The information following this symbol is to prevent an electrical shoc...

Page 6: ...stand a label consult your manager for assistance Electrical Shock Electrical shock hazard Electricalvoltagebehindpanel MUCHO CUIDADO Riesgo de choque electrico No abra Adentro no hay piezas reparable...

Page 7: ...ING ATTENZIONE WARNUNG Electrical shock hazard Do not open No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Kans op elektrische schok Niet openen Bevatgeen door gebruik...

Page 8: ...2004 General Binding Corporation Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual Page 1 4...

Page 9: ...authorized customer alterations will void this warranty THE WARRANTY MADE HEREIN IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PART...

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Page 11: ...Motor DC gear motor Heating Preset for GBC materials Controls Operationscontrolpanel Roll Design Highreleasesilicone 3 3 Electrical Laminator Rating 240V 60 Hz 2500 W Requirements 230 240 VAC 60 Hz s...

Page 12: ...004 General Binding Corporation Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual Page 3 2 Figure 3 4 1 Dimensions 42 in 105 cm RE ADY U U S G S P R G E A LAM IN AT E O AM PO UC H R E 53 in 132 cm 18 5 in 46 c...

Page 13: ...flow Figure 4 1 4andFigure4 1 5illustratesatypicalmachine arealayout Istheenvironmentappropriateforthelaminator The laminator requires a clean dust and vapor freeenvironmenttooperateproperly Itmustnot...

Page 14: ...with thematerialsathandwhilebeingfreetomovearoundthe laminatorwithoutinterferencefromthelaminator Refer tothefigurebelowforasuggestedfloorlayoutexample Figure 4 2 1 Suggest floor layout example 18ft 5...

Page 15: ...H R E Rear Front Control side Drive side Parts on the laminator READY U U S G S P R G E A LAM IN AT E O AM PO U C H R E Cover Cabinet Table Stand Pouch rack Board rack Castors Under the cover R E A D...

Page 16: ...tthemachineforanyobviousshipping damages upon receipt 2 Carefully unwrap the shrink wrap from around the laminator CAUTION Do not use a knife or other sharp object to remove any shrink wrap from aroun...

Page 17: ...r runandmotorstopfunction Figure 5 1 1 Control panel READY SPARTAN GBC Run switch Stop switch Run indicator Ready indicator RUN When pressed engages the motor that drivestherollers INFORMATION The lam...

Page 18: ...isrequired Thisisthemaximumnipopening position Foam pouch position Usethispositionwhenusingboardtypematerialsthrough the laminator This nip opening and speed is preset for GBCmaterials Laminatingposit...

Page 19: ...empurature reach correct operating tempurature The top roll sensor only reads the top roll and the bottom roll may not be the correct tempurature 6 1 Pouch boards 1 Turnthelaminatoron 2 Center the ima...

Page 20: ...to the foam pouch position 4 WaitforREADYtoilluminate 5 Press RUN 6 Aligntheleadingedgeofthemountingboardslightly off center of the table 7 Gentlyslidethemountingboardintotherollernipuntil you feel th...

Page 21: ...over 4 Centertheimageonthelaminationpouchandcarefully lay the top sheets back over the image Pouch carrier Lamination pouch Image 5 Set the pressure handle to the lamination position 6 WaitforREADYtoi...

Page 22: ...achine2 3times to help cool the bottom roller Laminating Pouches Toreducewavingaffect matchthesizeofthepouchas close to the image size as possible This will allow the stressesontheenvelopetobemoreeven...

Page 23: ...ntain clean and adhesive free nip rollers and overall cleanlinessofthelaminatoritself ELECTRICAL HAZARD Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners on the laminator Do not spill liquid of any kind on the la...

Page 24: ...pick or pull heat activated adhesive off the rolls when they are cold You can cause irreparable damage to the laminating rolls CAUTION The following procedure is performed while the laminator is HOT U...

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