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Maintenance and Troubleshooting

F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual

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© GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July

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Smaller chain tensioning adjustments on the F-60 Lam-
inator are handled by a secondary chain tensioner, how-
ever, when installing a new chain or when the chain 
tension is more seriously out of adjustment, use the fol-
lowing procedure to adjust the chain tension.

Tools required:

1

/

8

" hex wrench

3

/

16

" hex wrench

Screwdriver

To adjust the chain tension:

 WARNING

1. Remove the drive side cabinet cover using the 

1

/

8

hex wrench by removing the eight screws holding 
the cover in place. Gently rotate the cover around 
the clutch knob to allow access to the drive system 
(chain).

2. Loosen the secondary chain tensioner on the sec-

ondary drive chain. The tensioner should, at this 
point, not be engaging its respective chain.

3. Loosen all four motor mount bolts using the 

3

/

16

hex wrench as shown in the figure below. The 
motor should just move freely within the slots.

Figure 4-3: Adjusting the Chain Tension

4. Using a screwdriver, apply a small amount of 

downward pressure on the motor by prying against 
the inside of the side frame until there is ¼" to ½" 
play in the chain.

5. Tighten the mounting bolts while maintaining the 

downward pressure on the motor.

6. Engage the secondary chain tensioner and apply 

pressure until its chain exhibits similar tension to 
the primary chain tension.

7. Replace the cabinet cover and reapply power to the 

laminator.

Remove and lockout power from the laminator 

while you are performing this procedure. You 

could be severely shocked, electrocuted, or get 

your fingers caught in the drive mechanisms.

Automatic

Chain

Tensioner

Loosen

Motor Mount

Bolts

Downward

Force Tightens

Chain

1/4" to

1/2" Play

1/4" to

1/2" Play

Summary of Contents for Laminator

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Page 3: ...n permission GBC Pro Tech 4151 Anderson Road De Forest Wisconsin 53532 Tel 608 246 8844 Part Number 930 016 Fax 608 246 8645 WAR NING AC HT UN G MIS EEN GA RD E WAR NING AC HT UN G MIS EEN GA RD E PRO...

Page 4: ...publication and to the products described in it without notice All specifications and information concerning products are subject to change without notice Reference in this publication to information...

Page 5: ...2 Front Control Panel 3 2 Footswitch Operation 3 2 Setup 3 3 Laminator Roll Pressure 3 3 Web Up Options 3 3 Loading the Film 3 3 Recommended Films 3 3 Positioning the Film 3 4 Heating 3 4 Pull Roll C...

Page 6: ...e Pass 2 3 7 6HFWLRQ 0DLQWHQDQFH DQG 7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ Cleaning 4 1 Adjusting the Nip 4 3 Chain Tensioning 4 4 Lubrication 4 5 Contacting Technical Support 4 5 Output Troubleshooting Guide 4 6 6HFWLRQ D...

Page 7: ...s and a mechanical guard system on the infeed In addition the pull rolls are con tained in an enclosure to prevent injury The laminator is equipped with four emergency stop buttons located on the top...

Page 8: ...be crushed or burned Do not wear ties loose fitting clothing or dangling jewelry while operating or servicing the laminator These items can get caught in the nip and choke you or you can be crushed o...

Page 9: ...in the roll The operating environment must be free of dust flammable liquids and vapors You can be injured by inhaling chemical vapors Vapor build up or stored flammable liquids can cause a fire Exces...

Page 10: ...EN GA RD E WAR NING AC HT UN G MIS E EN GA RD E PRO TECH F 60 Inside cabinet Inside cabinet CAL 3200 2 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CAL 3200 WARNING ACHTUNG MISE EN GARDE WARNIN...

Page 11: ...nother worker can start the machine while you are working on or within the machine 6 Never change or defeat the function of electrical interlocks or other machine shutdown switches 7 Before starting t...

Page 12: ...Safety F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual 1 6 GBC Pro Tech 1998 July Blank page...

Page 13: ...as a certified electrician been contacted to wire the laminator directly The laminator requires 55A single phase 220 230 240 VAC service or in Europe 3 Phase 240 400 VAC with 25 Amps per phase WARNING...

Page 14: ...ly Figure 2 1 Laminator Space Requirements 78 2 m 3 1 m Wall 4 x 6 1 22 m x 2 m Work Table on Wheels Table Height 35 3 4 94 95 m 30 76 m 8 6 1 2 2 6 m 8 6 1 2 2 6 m Rear Front 20 6 m 4 x 6 1 22 m x 2...

Page 15: ...later installation Figure 2 3 Skid Configuration CAUTION The unpacking process requires at least two people You can be severely injured or crushed 5 3 2 Install Screws 1994 HCS Inc 800 748 0241 Reord...

Page 16: ...ed on the floor by licensed riggers Roll the machine off by securing included ramps to the edge of the crate bottom using the screws left over from the crate disassembly See Figure 2 2 Lift the machin...

Page 17: ...during shipping 5 Set the nip See Maintenance for the procedure 6 Replace both cabinet covers HYHOLQJ Tools required Adjustable wrench Carpenter s level To level the laminator 1 Raise each end remove...

Page 18: ...should resume operation WARNING Is the footswitch working With the laminator running remove the mechani cal guard from the infeed side of the machine The rolls should stop Press the footswitch The lam...

Page 19: ...ety is an important feature of the F 60 Laminator It has emergency stop buttons and a mechanical guard system on the infeed In addition the pull rolls are con tained in an enclosure to prevent injury...

Page 20: ...oll and the set point for the desired temperature 8 LOWER ROLL HEAT ON OFF Turns the heater controller for the lower main roll on or off 9 COOLING FAN ON OFF Turns the cooling fan on or off 10 POWER O...

Page 21: ...oading film 1 The adhesive side of the film must be oriented away on the outside from the laminating roll Otherwise it will immediately bond to the roll cre ating a major clean up project Films have a...

Page 22: ...using the knob on the left side of the machine Pull roll clutch tension adjustment Turning the knob clockwise increases tension Turning the knob counterclockwise decreases tension 5DLVLQJ DQG RZHULQJ...

Page 23: ...ons of the laminator GBC Pro Tech laminators respond in a very accurate and repeatable manner The charts provide a way to set up each time every time for repeatable performance by assuring that all co...

Page 24: ...nator Roll Heat 240 F 115 C 3URFHGXUH 1 Lay the print on the board Using a tack iron tack the leading edge of the print down onto the board so it is held in place 2 Feed the print board package throug...

Page 25: ...the board dur ing the next steps 4 Raise one end of the print and peel back approxi mately two inches of the liner to expose the adhe sive that was applied to the print in the first pass Fold it under...

Page 26: ...______________________ Date ________________ 352 66 21752 5 0 Identification Diagram FRONT CONTROL SETTINGS Speed Reverse Forward Roll Pressure Top Heater Cooling Bottom Heater LM U R F U F Fixed Idle...

Page 27: ...________ Date ________________ 352 66 21752 5 0 One Pass Mounting NOTE Guard is removed for this operation Use automatic slow roll speed 3 ft min Footswitch may be used FRONT CONTROL SETTINGS Speed 2...

Page 28: ...___ Date ________________ 352 66 21752 5 0 One Pass Mount and Laminate NOTE Guard is removed for this operation Use automatic slow roll speed 3 ft min Footswitch may be used FRONT CONTROL SETTINGS Spe...

Page 29: ...uct 3 Mil Gloss 3Mil Gloss _____ Process Encapsulation ______________ Date ________________ 352 66 21752 5 0 Encapsulation FRONT CONTROL SETTINGS Speed 0 6 fpm 0 180 cpm Reverse Forward Forward Roll P...

Page 30: ...____________ Process Cold Overlamination _________ Date ________________ 352 66 21752 5 0 Cold Overlamination FRONT CONTROL SETTINGS Speed 0 6 fpm 0 180 cpm Reverse Forward Forward Roll Pressure 30 60...

Page 31: ...____ Process Cold Mount Laminate First Pass Date ________________ 352 66 21752 5 0 Cold Mount and Laminate First Pass FRONT CONTROL SETTINGS Speed 0 6 fpm 180 cpm Reverse Forward Forward Roll Pressure...

Page 32: ...___ 352 66 21752 5 0 Cold Mount and Laminate Second Pass NOTE Guard is removed for this operation Use footswitch to load then accelerate materials through rolls FRONT CONTROL SETTINGS Speed 0 6 fpm 0...

Page 33: ...___ Process Mount Hot Overlaminate First Pass __ Date ________________ 352 66 21752 5 0 Mount and Hot Overlaminate First Pass FRONT CONTROL SETTINGS Speed 0 6 fpm 0 180 cpm Reverse Forward Forward Rol...

Page 34: ...__ 352 66 21752 5 0 Mount and Hot Overlaminate Second Pass NOTE Guard is removed for this operation Use footswitch to load then accelerate materials through rolls FRONT CONTROL SETTINGS Speed 0 6 fpm...

Page 35: ...ed adhesive from the rolls Use footswitch mode and slow speed to rotate the rolls in reverse CAUTION CAUTION WARNING Daily Clean the rolls Inspect the electrical cord for dam age Inspect the footswitc...

Page 36: ...terior of the laminator WARNING Use the minimum amount of pressure necessary to clean the rolls You can destroy the silicone layer on the rolls by pressing to hard or scrubbing too long in one spot Ex...

Page 37: ...removing the eight screws holding the cover in place Gently rotate the cover around the clutch knob to allow access to the roll lift sys tem 2 Lower the upper main roll so that there is a small visib...

Page 38: ...uld at this point not be engaging its respective chain 3 Loosen all four motor mount bolts using the 3 16 hex wrench as shown in the figure below The motor should just move freely within the slots Fig...

Page 39: ...cate the chain using a soft cloth and automo tive oil 4 Replace the cabinet covers close the safety shields and reapply power to the laminator RQWDFWLQJ 7HFKQLFDO 6XSSRUW For machine parts and technic...

Page 40: ...roblem Waves on only one side of the output Hints Check nip settings Check for even paper tension Other Common Problems Problem Blistering in the image Hints Increase speed or lower the operating temp...

Page 41: ...s warranty specifically does not cover damage to the laminating rollers caused by knives razor blades other sharp objects failure caused by adhesives or improper use of the machine Warranty repair or...

Page 42: ...Warranty F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual 5 2 GBC Pro Tech 1998 July Blank page...

Page 43: ...min start and stop controlled either through the instrument panel or with the variable speed footswitch Heating Capable of operating tempera tures of up to 270 F 132 C Safety Features Redundant circui...

Page 44: ...Specifications F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual 6 2 GBC Pro Tech 1998 July Blank page...

Page 45: ...rolls 6 1 Laminating speeds 6 1 Leveling 2 5 Lubrication 4 5 0 Main rolls 4 3 Maintenance schedule 4 1 Motor 2 6 4 4 Mounting 3 6 Mounting Laminating 3 6 1 Nip 1 2 2 5 4 1 4 2 4 3 3 Paper 3 4 Power c...

Page 46: ...Index F 60 Operation and Maintenance Manual 7 2 GBC Pro Tech 1998 July 8 Unpacking 2 3 Crate 2 3 Upper main roll 1 3 Warnings and cautions 1 1 Warranty 5 1...

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