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SIMULTANEOUS LAMINATING AND MOUNTING  WITH 
MOUNTING POUCH BOARDS 

 

With the laminator unthreaded and free of any roll film: 

 

1.

 

Set roller temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 

 

2.

 

Open roll gap control handle (Large black knob on right hand side of laminator) by turning 
clockwise until it stops completely. 

 
3.

 

Switch speed selector switch (Black toggle switch on control panel) to 

POUCH

 laminating 

position. 

 

4.

 

Turn speed control potentiometer knob (Small black round knob on front of control panel) up 
to maximum speed. 

 

5.

 

Assemble item to be laminated into the mounting pouch as per manufacturers supplied 
directions. 

 

6.

 

Insert sealed edge into heated roller nip and press firmly until you feel the rollers “grab” the 
mounting pouch. 

 

7.

 

After the mounting pouch passes completely through the laminator, retrieve it as it exits and 
lay it flat to allow it to cool for a few minutes. 

CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO 

HURRY THE PROCESS BY PULLING ON THE BOARD. THIS COULD DAMAGE 
THE DRIVE MOTOR ( AND VOID THE WARRANTY ) . LET THE MACHINE 
PROCESS AT ITS OWN PACE .

 

 

8.

 

To resume normal film web lamination, turn speed control potentiometer to minimum speed 
(Fully counter-clockwise), switch speed selector switch to variable speed position and close 
roll gap control handle. Re-thread laminator as described previously. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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Summary of Contents for Professor 27

Page 1: ...READ ALL PRECAUTIONS INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING LAMINATOR Setup Instruction Operation Lamination Maintenance PROFESSOR 27 Laminator Mounter Operation Manual 0...

Page 2: ...dessins au pastel dont les couleurs baver et se m langer surtout si la couche de pastel est paisse Les pastels en couche mince peuvent ne pas r agir mais en cas de doute il est pr f rable de faire un...

Page 3: ...0 degrees below the lowest end of the temperature spectrum appropriate for the film you are using and increase the heat in small increments as needed for acceptable adhesion o For example if a film ma...

Page 4: ...INVENTORY 3 1 PRODUCT ILLUSTRATIONS NAMES OF PARTS 4 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5 1 SETUP OPERATION 5 2 Threading the laminator 5 3 Film Threading Diagram 5 4 Laminating 5 5 Recommended temperature settings...

Page 5: ...TE ser fijado en los lugares apropriados en el plastificador We take this opportunity to thank you for selecting the laminator and to assure you of our commitment to your satisfaction with our product...

Page 6: ...han any other machine in its class and should be turned off after completing each laminating run group of items being laminated to prevent excessive cooling of the heat rollers Ease of cleaning The si...

Page 7: ...inating roll diameter 2 7 8 Maximum film gauge 10mil Maximum laminating thickness 3 16 Dimensions 35L 14H 16W Shipping dimensions 42L 18H 18W Weight shipping weight 93 105 lb Electrical 110V 1560 watt...

Page 8: ...ng temperature It provides rigidity and protection for your laminated items The greater the polyester content the higher the level of protection rigidity and luster The polyethylene layer melts at lam...

Page 9: ...he width of the film rolls you can use The Professor 27 can use 4 12 18 25 or 27 inch rolls Make sure the upper and lower roll widths are the same and are aligned with each other When installing film...

Page 10: ...peratures Rolls of film are sometimes spliced Most film suppliers will mark a splice with colored tape This way you can see the splice as a dash of color on either end of the roll If you spot a splice...

Page 11: ...should be submitted in writing or by phone to Ledco before any steps are taken to repair or return the machine Phone 585 367 2392 Fax 585 367 2978 If the machine is returned the following should accom...

Page 12: ...Ledco IMMEDIATELY 2 Hold damaged goods with container and packing for inspection by the examining agent Ledco will arrange the inspection 3 DO NOT RETURN ANY GOODS TO LEDCO PRIOR TO AUTHORIZATION BY L...

Page 13: ...ow and on the following pages identify major components and operating controls Refer to them as you study the installation operation and maintenance procedures described in this manual Upper Web Idler...

Page 14: ...ntrol Handle Heat Display Forward Reverse selector switch Heat Control Increase and Decrease Buttons Heat Switch Fan Switch Mode Selector Switch Speed Control Dial potentiometer Heated Roller Swing Aw...

Page 15: ...Parts Illustrations Cont Feed Tray Twist lock Cover Latch Safety Shield 14...

Page 16: ...podr a ser recalentado debido a la proximidad de la zapata calefactora inferior DANGER 3 The safety shield should remain in the down and locked position any time you are laminating or mounting You may...

Page 17: ...omentary and will turn itself off when released The speed control knob and dial are directly above the forward reverse toggle switch and the green fan switch 3 Plug the machine into a working outlet o...

Page 18: ...l position switch Return the speed dial to 0 8 Turn the fan OFF 9 Turn the heat OFF and unplug the machine PLEASE NOTE 10 The fans should be turned on for any laminating with 3 mil or thicker film The...

Page 19: ...Remember the shiny side of the film must always go against the roller The dull adhesive side must face away from the roller Make sure the two rolls are aligned with each other before going to the next...

Page 20: ...re turning or machine is heating The laminator is designed to be run with operator directly in front and facing the control panel not at an angle or from the side MISE IN GARDE L cran de s curit doit...

Page 21: ...5 3 FILM THREADING DIAGRAM 20...

Page 22: ...he film as it passes over the heat rollers If there is some waviness in the film at the leading edge of both rollers supply roll tension is perfect The leading edge would be the top of the top roller...

Page 23: ...the fans off at the end of each laminating run 5 5 RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE SETTINGS Your laminator is set at approximately 220 degrees Fahrenheit at the factory This is the recommended temperature set...

Page 24: ...heating capacity NOTE It is possible that variances from recommended temperature settings may be necessary due to material thickness ambient temperature humidity or the quality or thickness of the ma...

Page 25: ...d into the mounting pouch as per manufacturers supplied directions 6 Insert sealed edge into heated roller nip and press firmly until you feel the rollers grab the mounting pouch 7 After the mounting...

Page 26: ...a heat seal iron or glue stick Tack only the top two corners of the item 7 Place a release sheet furnished with your mounting boards over the entire surface silicone side down This prevents exposed ad...

Page 27: ...o be laminated If the pouch is pre masked the pre mask side should be on top Make sure the item is centered in the pouch and the pouch is centered left to right on the sled with the closed end slightl...

Page 28: ...n any laminator especially with thicker material These wrinkles will be trimmed away with the scrap so they do not affect appearance Because the rollers are being held apart by the paper or cardboard...

Page 29: ...uando la m quina est caliente 1 Tilt back the feed tray 2 Cut the film on the top and bottom just in front of the idler bars 3 Loosen the film from the heat rollers and grip the two loose ends holding...

Page 30: ...lear MISE EN GARDE S il n y a qu un film dans la machine le cot adh sif qui se trouvera contre le rouleau de plastification y adh rera ce qui provoquera un enroulement monstre tr s difficile d faire p...

Page 31: ...urates an area of paper creating what looks like an oily spot The solution is to just let a few inches of film go through the laminator before introducing your workpiece Anytime you are laminating unf...

Page 32: ...and or use a lower appropriate temperature for that particular film PROBLEM General haziness or cloudiness in the film after lamination SOLUTION Increase the temperature That cloudiness is a function...

Page 33: ...ces internes Prendre garde aux surfaces chaudes Ces surfaces demeurent chaudes longtemps apr s que le courant a t coup Tenir les doigts et les objets loin des roulequx de caoutchouc Ne jamais faire t...

Page 34: ...er l endroit voulu Ne pas approcher les mains ou les vetements des rouleaux en rotation D brancher nouveau la machine avant de poursuivre le nettoyage AVERTENCIA Nunca limpie los rodillos de goma mien...

Page 35: ...ER MAINTENANCE ON THE MACHINE TURN THE ROLLERS BY HAND 6 Repeat above steps as often as necessary until cleaning is complete The pull rollers should also be cleaned in the same manner TURN OFF and UNP...

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