F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
© GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January
4-5
To clean the cabinet and covers:
1. Unplug the laminator to clean the exterior.
2. Using a damp cotton terry cloth (water only), clean
the exterior of the laminator.
WARNING
WARNING
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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 4-4.
Figure 4-4: Adjusting the Nip
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners on the
laminator. Do not spill liquid of any kind on the
laminator. You can be severely shocked,
electrocuted or cause a fire. Use only a damp
cloth for cleaning.
Do not use compressed air to clean the machine.
Blowing debris can be forced into places where it
will later ignite or short electric circuits.
The main rolls must be at room temperature to
achieve a proper nip setting.
Adjusting
Bolt
Jamnut
