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Section 2.  Operating Procedures 

 

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Loading the Media: 

1.  If using rolled media, position the Unwind stands equally spaced under the front 

of the machine and place the roll of media on the stands so that it is well 
supported.  The media must be oriented to feed into the machine with the image 
side up.  

2.  If the media is fan folded, position the material  on the floor under the front of the 

machine with the media oriented to feed into the machine with the image side up. 

Note:

 

When running fan folded media it is important to keep the edges as 
straight as possible.  This will help ensure that there are no problems with 
wrinkling. 

2.  Pre-heat the Laminator 

All Pre-heat control operations are controlled from the Control Panel as shown in Figure 
2-2. 

1.  Switch machine ON at the 

Main Power Switch

 

• 

Laminator will power-up in Stop mode 

• 

Dryer Panel is in the UP position. 

• 

Heaters are OFF. 

2.  On the Heater Controller, press and hold the 

SET 

button to check the set-point 

temperature.  Adjust the set point by holding the 

SET

 button down and using the 

UP/DOWN arrows to scroll to the desired temperature setting. 

Note:

 

Most super-wide vinyl’s run well with a SET POINT temperature of 205 - 
315°

C

 (400 – 600°F) dependent on speed. 

3.  Press the reset power switch then the Pre-heat button to power the Dryer Panel 

and begin heating. (When the machine is switched into Pre-heat mode, a 30-
minute timer initiates.  If the machine is not put into Run mode within that 30-
minute time frame, the machine will switch back into Stop mode.) 

4.  Once the machine reaches its SET POINT it is ready to be switched into Run 

mode. 

Figure 2-2.  Heater Control locations on Control Panel

Set Button 

(Adjust by 
depressing the 
Set button and 
using the Up 
/Down arrows 
to scroll to the 
desired set 
temperature) 

Pre-heat 
Switch

 

(Machine 
must be in 
Pre-heat 
mode to 
enable the 
Dryer panel) 

Summary of Contents for AquaSEAL SW-4000

Page 1: ...Seal Brands the finishing touch AquaSEAL SW 4000 AquaSEAL SW 4000 Liquid Laminator Owner s Operation Manual Important Read and understand all safety information before operating...

Page 2: ...ion 2 Operating Procedures describes procedures for setting up starting stopping and controlling the machine Section 3 Periodic Maintenance provides procedures for periodic cleaning of the applicator...

Page 3: ...rocedures Tools Supplies Needed 11 Loading the Sealant 11 Priming the Pump 12 Loading the Media 13 Pre heat the Laminator 13 Web the Laminator 14 Run the Laminator 15 Cleaning the Laminator 16 Section...

Page 4: ...ansfer health and safety obligations to the user WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate...

Page 5: ...afety Instructions Caution When handling any chemical products read the manufacturers container labels and the Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS for important health safety and environmental informatio...

Page 6: ...nd with the operation of the sealant delivery system q Do not wear loose clothing and contain loose hair to avoid becoming entangled with moving parts of the machine q Comply with all safety warning s...

Page 7: ...e take up roller During operation the liquid laminator applies sealant onto the printed graphics and then cures and dries it before winding the media onto the take up roller Hardware Overview Figure 1...

Page 8: ...n is removed q The Draw Down Assembly is located directly over the Drain Tank and is used to apply and smooth the coating onto the surface of the media It is in the Down position in Run mode only It i...

Page 9: ...ill revert to stop mode Run Mode is enabled when the machine is ready to operate All functions are enabled in this mode When the machine is put into Run mode the Dryer Panel will automatically come do...

Page 10: ...ows the Take up to free spin in the reverse direction for unloading purposes Machine must be in Drive position for normal operation Sealant ON OFF is used to turn the Sealant Pump ON and OFF Tension I...

Page 11: ...Technical Services listed at rear of manual or consult a licensed electrician q The Compressed Air Connection is located on the lower back of the left side cabinet where an outside source of compress...

Page 12: ...ning the laminator Tools Supplies Required IR Gun optionally purchased Absorbent towels soft lint free disposable Lab coat or smock Rubber gloves Bucket of water Long neck funnel 1 Loading Materials L...

Page 13: ...ve assembly Remove the hose from the drain valve and allow any sealant to drain into the Sealant Tank All Sealant Pump flow control operations are controlled at the Sealant Pump Valve Assembly as show...

Page 14: ...n Stop mode Dryer Panel is in the UP position Heaters are OFF 2 On the Heater Controller press and hold the SET button to check the set point temperature Adjust the set point by holding the SET button...

Page 15: ...Idler and the Web Idler directly above it 4 Pull material over the top of the Web Idler and under the Draw Down Assembly 5 Pull the material under the Dryer Panel to the Take up assembly 6 From the ba...

Page 16: ...oes not resume within the 30 second window 6 Switch Sealant Pump ON 7 Adjust Brake tension so that the material is pulling through smoothly with no wrinkles 8 Adjust speed to desired setting Note For...

Page 17: ...nt on it Note Sometimes the tail end of the material will drag a little coating onto the stainless steel table behind the Draw Down Assembly It needs to be cleaned off quickly because the heat from th...

Page 18: ...ealant from any of the stainless steel parts around the Draw Down Assembly 4 Use a small cup of water to dip the tips of the flex hose into in order to clear the hose of excess coating Wipe the tip of...

Page 19: ...n the machine ON at the Main Power Switch 6 Switch machine into RESET mode 7 Open the Distribution Valves in the Applicator Tube 8 Turn ON Sealant Pump and let the water flush the system for 5 minutes...

Page 20: ...th new Media has been overheated Cool down heaters or speed up drive Roll feed to take up alignment is poor Realign the media Media wrinkles Insufficient back tension Increase brake tension on Transit...

Page 21: ...ssary Surface impressions occur at the take up roll Insufficient drying Reduce web speed Increase heater panel temperature There is a leak at the pump or inlet plumbing Check for leaks and correct the...

Page 22: ...Section 4 After Sales Support 21...

Page 23: ...Section 4 After Sales Support 22...

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