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3 -1 IN S T A L L A T IO N A N D O P E R A T IO N
With the laminator positioned on an unobstructed, level surface, perform the
following check before putting the laminator into service.
1. Install supply roll mandrels and the release liner take-up mandrel into their
respective positions as shown in the familiarization illustrations.
2. Swing the safety shield down.
3. Check both EMERGENCY STOP BUTTONS. They should be in the up
position. If buttons are depressed, turn clockwise slightly until they pop up. In
event of any emergency depress the stop button closest to operator to stop
machine.
4. Engage the feed tray into the slots of the feed table mounting brackets located
at mid level on the insides of both side panels and gently push the tray until it
seats.
5. Connect the power cord to a suitable power source which conforms to the
specified power requirements of the unit.
6. Place forward/reverse switch into forward position. Place mode selector into
drive switch mode. Place function switch into variable position. Turn drive switch
on and gradually rotate the speed control knob clockwise and observe the
lamination drive rollers to see that they are moving.
IM P O R T A N T : R E T U R N T H E S P E E D C O N T R O L K N O B T O Z E R O !
8. Place the drive switch in the OFF position. Place forward/reverse switch in
reverse position, you will need to pause between positions. Turn the drive
switch ON and increase the speed by turning the speed control knob
clockwise. The rolls will now rotate in the opposite direction. This feature will
allow the operator to correct “wrap around” conditions.
9. To test foot switch pedal operation, place mode selector switch into foot
switch mode with forward/reverse switch in forward position and function
switch in variable position. Depress foot switch and gradually increase speed
control knob until rubber rollers move. Release foot pedal switch and rolls will
stop moving. Depress foot pedal again and rolls will move.
10. To test function switch operation, the forward/reverse switch should be in
forward position, the drive switch should be on and mode selection switch
should be in drive switch position. When the function switch is in variable
position the speed control knob controls the speed of rubber roll rotation.
When the function switch is in film position the rubber rollers will move at a
