© 2002 IBICO
Operations Manual
Patriot 12HR, 25HC, 38HC
Page 7-3
Symptom
•POWER lamp does
not illuminate when ON/ OFF
isin the ON position.
•
Heat rollers do not turn.
•
Laminated items exhibit
curling.
•
Adhesive deposited on the
heat rollers.
•
Unsatisfactory adhesion of
laminate.
Possible cause
Laminator not connected to the
electrical supply.
Circuit breaker open.
Safety shield in upright position.
Feed tray interlock pin not in place.
Tension between the top and
bottom film is unequal.
Tension on top or bottom roll of
film is too loose.
Speed setting too slow.
Bottom film roll may be improperly
loaded.
Top and bottom film webs not
aligned.
Laminate improperly loaded.
Speed setting too fast for type of
material being laminated.
Insufficient heat.
Laminate improperly loaded.
Heat rollers require cleaning.
Laminated item unsuitable for
adhesion.
Figure 7.3.1 Troubleshooting guide
Corrective action
Insert attachment plug into receptacle.
Reset circuit breaker.
Lower safety shield.
Slide interlock lever all the way into the left side
frame.
Adjust tension per section Film Tension
Adjustment.
Adjust tension per section Film Tension
Adjustment.
Slightly speed up laminator.
Make sure bottom roll of film is around idler
bar.
Align film webs per section Film Alignment.
Adhesive (matte) side of laminate film may be
against the heat rollers. Load film per procedure
outlined in section Film Loading and
Threading.
Lower speed setting by pressing SLOW.
READY must be illuminated.
Adhesive side of film must be facing away from
the heat rollers. Bottom roll of film not threaded
behind the idler bar.
Clean heat rollers per section To Clean The
Rollers.
Item may be dirty or may have non-porous
surface that is extremely difficult to laminate.
