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SPIRE III Series

– Installation and Operating Instructions

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Film Alignment .......................................................

Film Tension ..........................................................

Testing the Web ................................................

Lamination Guide .................................................

7. Operator Maintenance

Caring for the SPIRE Series Laminator ...................

Cleaning The Rollers ...........................................

Troubleshooting ......................................................

WEEE Statement .....................................................

Glossary of Terms ..................................................

Notes .......................................................................

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Summary of Contents for Spire III 44T

Page 1: ...GBC Spire III 44T 44 Wide Format Laminator 1737174 Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...SPIRE III Series Laminator Models 44T 64T 64Ct INSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL Document Number 1723267 Rev A Do not duplicate without written permission from ACCO Brands...

Page 3: ...Mexicana Neptuno 43 Fraccionamiento Nueva Industrial Vallejo M xico 07700 D F Delagaci n Gustavo A Madero 55 15 00 57 00 www gbc com mx ACCO Brands 4 Corporate Drive Lake Zurich IL 60047 In USA call...

Page 4: ...ng a Blocked IR Sensor 5 8 Tension Adjustment Knobs 5 9 A Optional Upper Rear Rewind Tension 5 9 B Upper Unwind Tension 5 9 C Upper Front Rewind Tension 5 9 D Pull Roller Clutch Tension 44T 64T 5 9 E...

Page 5: ...ns Page iii Film Alignment 6 13 Film Tension 6 13 Testing the Web 6 13 Lamination Guide 6 13 7 Operator Maintenance Caring for the SPIRE Series Laminator 7 1 Cleaning The Rollers 7 1 Troubleshooting 7...

Page 6: ...xpose yourself to hazardous voltage The following warnings are found on the SPIRE Series laminator This safety notice means that you could be seriously hurt or killed if you open the laminator and exp...

Page 7: ...tempt to operate the laminator until you have completely read these instructions Maintain these instructions in a convenient location for future reference Entrapment hazard Do not operate when alone M...

Page 8: ...ce at 1 800 723 4000 when one or more of the following has occurred The power supply cord or attachment plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the laminator The laminator is malfunctioning The l...

Page 9: ...away HOT ROLLERS CRUSH HAZARD ROULEAX CHAUDE RISQUE DE BROYMENT Tenir mains et doigts a l cart RODILLOS CALIENTES RIESGO DE PINCHAMIENTO Mantener manos y dedos a distancia MUCHO CUIDADO WARNING ATTEN...

Page 10: ...or 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 A...

Page 11: ...SPIRE III Series Installation and Operating Instructions Page 2 2...

Page 12: ...y Shipping 691 lb 314 Kg 880 lb 400 Kg 902 lb 410 Kg 1166 lb 530 Kg 803 lb 365 Kg 1067 lb 485 Kg Electrical Requirements U S Models Voltage Current U S Receptacle 208 240V 60 Hz single phase 24 Amps N...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...thing 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 li...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...ions 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 optional Idler Bar Pressure Plate...

Page 17: ...ny one down to stop the roller movement To disengage the Emergency Stop Switch turn it clockwise after the emergency condition has been resolved Figure 6 Emergency Stop Switch on back of the laminator...

Page 18: ...Main Rollers In heated models the silicone rubber coated steel tube heats the laminating film and compresses the heated film to the items being laminated Heat is provided by an internal heating elemen...

Page 19: ...The optional Lower Rear Rewind AUTOGRIP Shaft is used to rewind release liners or finished media B Lower Multi Core Supply Shaft The Lower Multi Core Supply Shaft is used to hold film or media to be...

Page 20: ...between the Main or Pull Rollers occurs use an Emergency Stop Switch Emergency Stop Switches The Emergency Stop Switches are located on all four upper corners of the machine Pull Rollers raise and low...

Page 21: ...or stops the machine when a hand or object blocks the invisible beam if you are not using the Footswitch To return to normal operation after the obstruction has been cleared press RUN WARNING Using th...

Page 22: ...essure Plate Lock lever outward until the Release button stays up and the Pressure Plate is secure Feed Table Figure 21 Feed Table and optional Idler The Feed Table A is used to position items for lam...

Page 23: ...read the temperature of the heated Main Rollers to ensure proper temperature The Top Main Roller 44T 64T 64Ct IR Sensor is located behind the Main Roller The Bottom Main Roller 44T 64T IR Sensor not...

Page 24: ...se liner from being pulled into the laminator or the film from wrapping around the rewind tube D Pull Roller Clutch Tension 44T 64T Use the Pull Roller Clutch Tension knob to adjust the amount of film...

Page 25: ...otating When FAN is pressed the LED turns on but the fans only function when the motor is rotating When the motor stops rotating the fans also stop E PRESSURE LEDs illuminate to indicate the amount of...

Page 26: ...of the roller The value displays for 10 seconds Model 64Ct Control Panel Elements The 64Ct models include items A through C E F Figure 27 and the following B C D A Figure 29 64Ct Control Panel Element...

Page 27: ...To disconnect power to the laminator flip the Breaker to the OFF position If the Breaker has tripped correct the problem that caused it to trip and then press the orange Rest button to reset the brea...

Page 28: ...itch is pressed 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...

Page 29: ...olls 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 compl...

Page 30: ...gnment Webbing the Machine Prior to webbing the machine ensure the supply rolls are centered on the shafts Also make sure to remove all brake tension on the unwind and supply shafts before you begin W...

Page 31: ...Raising the Feed Table section WARNING Raising the Feed Table exposes moving parts This means you can be harmed when the Feed Table is raised Make sure to lower the Feed Table when film loading is co...

Page 32: ...y or may not have Pull rollers and the Feed Table either pivots or is removable To tack new film to existing film 1 Press STOP 2 Remove the Pressure Plate Refer to the Removing the Pressure Plate sect...

Page 33: ...sion if needed See the Film Alignment section Removing the Web Remove the film when changing film types widths cleaning the rollers or are finished using the laminator Caution Press STOP to ensure the...

Page 34: ...rs Clear a Film Jam Wrap Up Film jams wrap ups may occur if the film is loaded backwards or if the area at which film exits the equipment is blocked The film can wrap around the Main or Pull Rollers d...

Page 35: ...tswitch to smooth out wrinkles in the film and adjust tensions as needed 9 Press RUN and begin feeding the substrates into the laminator Tips This process can be performed at any speed Leave small gap...

Page 36: ...n if using them This prevents stretching the laminate and helps reduce curl Pressure Sensitive Mounting Decal Front Use this process to mount a decal to a substrate Examples include POP signage rigid...

Page 37: ...s process to mount a graphic to a precoated substrate Examples include POP signage legal graphics photographs and presentations NOTE In the following illustration depending on the laminator model you...

Page 38: ...on softer substrates Thermal Lamination Use this process to encapsulate images between two thermal films Examples include menus posters and photos NOTE In the following illustration Pull rollers are...

Page 39: ...ers Adjust the Pull Roller clutch and brakes to fine tune the output Sometimes it is easier to insert a piece of media that will go all the way through both sets of rollers Tack the trailing edge to t...

Page 40: ...the Web After webbing the machine it is important that the films run straight and evenly To test the web 1 Set the Roller Pressure Crank to an appropriate gap 2 Press RUN on the Control Panel or press...

Page 41: ...SPIRE III Series Installation and Operating Instructions Page 6 14...

Page 42: ...fall 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 no...

Page 43: ...micro switch activates 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 S...

Page 44: ...ty 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 p...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...Page 7 5 SPIRE III Series Installation and Operating Instructions Notes Date Note...

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Page 48: ...Page 7 7 SPIRE III Series Installation and Operating Instructions...

Page 49: ...ion 1723267 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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