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RSC-1401C/H SERIES
13. MAINTENANCE
14. TROUBLESHOOTING
Cleaning the Body of the laminator
1.To clean the machine body, dampen a cloth with water only and gently wipe the
machine clean.
Removing Adhesive Build Up
1. Remove the film from the laminator.
2. Use a damp (water only) cloth and a rubber gum eraser to remove the adhesive on the Teflon (metal) and
silicone rollers.
Lubrication
1. Drive chain and sprockets should be lubricated with either a light coat of gear lube or heavy grease (lithium
grease) after 6 months or 1000 hours of operation, whichever comes first.
Note: Rub firmly but do not scrub the rollers vigorously as this may scratch the surface. Do not use sharp
metal objects, steel wool, or abrasives, as these
may also damage the rollers.
Symptom
Cause
Possible Solution
Machine will not turn on:
a. Power plug is not plugged in.
b. Power switch is in “0” (Off) position.
c. Tripped circuit breaker.
d. Blown main power fuse.
a. Plug the power cord into appropriate outlet.
b. Put the power switch to the “I” (On) position.
c. Reset the circuit breaker.
d. Replace the fuse.
There is power, but the
rollers are not turning
after the “RUN” button
is pressed:
a. Emergency switch(es) is (are) engaged.
b. Paper guide is not installed correctly.
c. Blown motor fuse.
a. Disengage the emergency switch(es).
b.
Properly install the paper guide so that the micro
switch is activated.
d. Replace the motor fuse.
The unit is not heating
up:
a. Did not raise the temperature.
a. Raise the temperature.
Curled lamination:
a. Upward curl.
b. Downward curl.
a. Loosen the top roll film tension.
b. Loosen the bottom roll film tension.
