Operations Manual
Polaris II
Page 6-3
© 2004 General Binding Corporation
(22) After the second sheet passes through the nip, the
automatic feed table will feed the nextsheet on the stack.
As the secondsheet travels through the nip, it passes a
paper sensor. When the paper passes the sensor, it allows
the nextsheet to be laminated to enter the laminator. This
feature allows the feeder to automatically set an overlap.
(23) After a web of film and paper are running through
the laminator, turn the knife on by pressing Cutter ON/
OFF.
(24) At this time adjustments can be made such as speed,
film tension, air pressures and decurl.
CAUTION: Anything obstructing the path of the film
exiting the rear of the laminator may cause a film
jam (wrap-up).
INFORMATION: The roll guard is to be closed over
the heat roller when running this machine.
(25) Before the last laminated item has completely cleared
the nip rollers, press Stop. This prevents adhesive from
getting on the rolls.
(26) Turn the laminator off by pushing On/Off to the “O”
position.
INFORMATION: You do not need to un-web the
laminator after turning power off except to clean the
rollers. Refer to Section 7.2 Cleaning the Rollers.
6.2 Helpful hints
Good consistent lamination is a result of combining proper
heat, speed, tension, and dwell time. Dwell time is the
amount of time the material to be laminated is compressed
between the heat rollers. The longer the dwell time, the
more the adhesive will liquify. The result is a better bond.
If you are ever unsure that your laminator is set at the
proper setting, run a test piece (scrap) of the same or
similar material through the laminator.
Always use the minimum brake tension necessary to
achieve the desired results. Using the maximum amount
will yield unwanted results after close inspection. You
may see stretching, waves in the laminate, distortion of
the image and/or curling.
For more helpful hints, please refer to the “Quick
Reference Guide” included at the end of this section.
This guide can be copied and posted next to the machine
for reference.
6.3 Important points to remember
CAUTION: Do not press RUN until READY has
illuminated.
CAUTION: To cut film or web, only use an enclosed
blade around the laminator. DO NOT cut directly
on the teflon or nip rollers.
CAUTION: Do not force items into the laminator.
An item that is not easily drawn into the laminator is
probably too thick to laminate.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to laminate abrasive or
metal objects such as staples, paper clips, or glitter
as they may damage the heat rollers.
WARNING: Do not attempt to laminate adhesives
marked “FLAMMABLE”
CAUTION: Avoid direct contact with the heat rollers
when changing the supply roll after the laminator
has been running.
CAUTION: Do not stop the laminator before an item
has completely exited the pull rollers. Even a
momentary stop will cause a dwell line (heat line) on
the laminated item.
INFORMATION: Wrinkles may result if an attempt
is made to reposition an item once it has entered the
nip of the heat rollers.
