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TROUBLE SHOOTING
COMMON EXAMPLES OF POOR LAMINATING
. . . and their causes. (continued)
G. HEAT DOES NOT WORK AND RED INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE
1. Check wiring of the laminator. Refer to wiring diagram on page 28.
2. Replace heat switch and switch wires. NOTE: Switch should not be replaced without also
replacing switch wires.
3. Auto Shut Off Timer (AST-if equipped) has “timed out.” Press Drive Switch on and off, or unplug and plug in
laminator power cord to reset timer.
H. BOTTOM RUBBER ROLLERS TURN BUT TOP RUBBER ROLLERS DO NOT
1. The tension is too tight.
2. Film has not been threaded correctly.
3. Film was loaded backwards. (adhesive against heaters)
I.
BOTTOM ROLLERS DO NOT TURN (BOTH OR INDIVIDUAL)
1. Be sure drive chain has not fallen off.
2. Be sure sprocket set screws are securely fastened.
3. Be sure roller set screws are securely fastened.
J. DRIVE DOES NOT WORK - ROLLERS DO NOT WORK AND NO MOTOR SOUND
1. Check drive switch and wiring. Refer to wiring diagram on page 28.
2. Rotate speed knob clockwise.
If knob is turned down all the way counter-clockwise, drive may not work.
THREADING DIAGRAM FOR 1” MANDRELS
Figure 31-1
