GBC Spire III 44T, Instruction Manual

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SPIRE III Series
– Installation and Operating Instructions
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To remove the Pressure Plate:
1. To unlock the Pressure Plate Lock, press the
Release button. The Lock releases the locking
pin from the hole.
Figure 19. Pressure Plate Release button and locking pin.
Figure 20. Pressure Plate Lock unlocked.
2. Unlock the Lock at the other end of the Pressure
Plate.
3. Using the handles, remove the Pressure Plate.
Note:
The Laminator will operate only when the
Feed Table is properly Installed. However, if the Feed
Table is raised, the laminator will only operate when
the Footswitch is pressed. When the Footswitch is
released, the laminator stops.
To install the Pressure Plate:
1. Using the handles, place the Pressure Plate so
that the Locks align with the locking holes.
2. Push the Pressure Plate Lock lever outward until
the Release button stays up and the Pressure
Plate is secure.
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Figure 21. Feed Table and optional Idler.
The Feed Table (A) is used to position items for
laminating and mounting. The Feed Table is raised
only when you load film and to clean the rollers. The
Table incorporates an optional Idler on the leading
edge (B).
When the Feed Table is raised, the laminator runs
at 3 fpm (0.9 m) when you press the Footswitch.
Releasing the Footswitch stops the laminator.
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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 completed.
The Feed Table must be raised to load films.
To raise the Feed Table:
1. Remove the Pressure Plate. Refer to the
“Removing the Pressure Plate” section.
2. Grasp the front edge of the Feed Table and raise
it outward and up until it is over the Upper Front
Rewind Shaft.
Figure 22. Raise the Front of the Table.