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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 — Preparation

 

Part I 

Laminator Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,5 

 

Part II 

Work Area  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6

 

 

Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6 

 

Part III 

Unpacking  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7 

 

Part IV 

Loading Film  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8-10 

 

Part V 

Heat Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11 

 

Part VI 

Tension  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12 

 

Part VII 

Reloading A Hot Laminator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13

Chapter 2 — Care And Cleaning

 

Part I 

Cleaning The Heat Shoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14 

 

Part II 

Cleaning The Rubber Roller  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14

Chapter 3 — Common Repair & Accessory Installation

 

Part I 

Upper Heat Shoe Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15 

 

Part II 

Reinstall The Heat Shoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16

 

Part III 

Removing The Rubber Rollers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   17-19

 

Part IV 

Pressure Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20 

 

Part V 

Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21 

 

Part VI 

Cleaning Friction Studs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22

 

Part VII 

Foot Pedal Control installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23 

 

Part VIII 

Sprockets  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24 

 

Part XI 

Thermal Cut-Out Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25 

 

Part X 

Thermistor Replacement  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26

Chapter 4 — Common Examples Of Poor Laminating And Their Causes

 

Part I 

Trouble Shooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   27-28

Chapter 5 — Diagrams

 

Part I 

Threading Diagram For 1” Mandrels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28 

 

Part II 

Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   29-30

Chapter 6 — Parts List

 

Part I 

Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   31-32

Chapter 7 — Laminating Film

 

Part I 

Specialty Film  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33

Summary of Contents for 1800-2700

Page 1: ...1 800 282 9290 FOR USI EDUCATION OR GOVERNMENT SALES 1 800 243 4565 C A L L T O L L F R E E ROLL LAMINATOR O W N E R S M A N U A L ARL1800 2700...

Page 2: ...LITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THIS LAMINATING MACHINE OR ANY PART THEREOF WHICH HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO ACCIDENT NEGLIGENCE ALTERATION ABUSE OR MISUSE WE MAKE NO WARRANTY WHATSOEVER IN RESPECT TO AC...

Page 3: ...er Heat Shoe Removal 15 Part II Reinstall The Heat Shoe 16 Part III Removing The Rubber Rollers 17 19 Part IV Pressure Settings 20 Part V Lubrication 21 Part VI Cleaning Friction Studs 22 Part VII Foo...

Page 4: ...ch OFF before walking away or leaving the laminator unattended Before lifting or moving laminator turn drive switch OFF turn heat switch OFF unplug unit and allow to cool to room temperature Remove fi...

Page 5: ...ds film C Digital Display D Side Housing E Heater Switch F Speed Control Knob G Motor Drive Switch H Feed Tray I Paper Guide J Heat Guard K Heat Shoes Behind Heat Guard L Digital Heat Control M Keyloc...

Page 6: ...the laminating film may back up and jam the equipment A USI laminator cabinet is an excellent choice for a work area It can easily be moved and provide sufficient storage for film in the cabinet belo...

Page 7: ...d to hold the power cord heat shoes and accessories in place These straps are approximately 1 8 wide and should be care fully cut and removed prior to set up Be sure to save the shipping carton Should...

Page 8: ...ze type and thickness Next take the bottom supply mandrel labeled Low and insert it into the roll of film until the gripper dog meets the film s cardboard core photo 9 1 Rotate the mandrel in the oppo...

Page 9: ...hrough If necessary keep turning the roll of film by hand to keep it slack until the splice has passed through Caution Do not apply excessive force to the ends of the mandrel i e with a hammer etc Exc...

Page 10: ...knob to a slow speed Turn on the Drive switch and using the threading board push the film web into the laminating rollers This process will push the web into the pull rollers and exit Ensure that the...

Page 11: ...indicator lamp will be illuminated while the machine is heating and will turn off when set temperature is reached To see the lamina tor s actual running temperature depress the ACT button on the displ...

Page 12: ...knobs clockwise until film is smooth on heat shoes Once film is smooth stop tightening knobs NOTE For best results reset tension with EACH new pair of film rolls NOTE As the film roll supply becomes l...

Page 13: ...id contact with heat shoes or rubber rollers Remove the old cardboard cores and replace with new rolls of film Photo 14 2 Loosen the tension on the top film roll Thread the new web of film around the...

Page 14: ...s this may indicate that cleaning of the rollers is necessary Periodically inspect the rubber laminating and pull rollers for adhesive build up Remove the upper heat shoe to gain access to the laminat...

Page 15: ...ation and location of wires for reassembly It is very important that wires are routed correctly or damage to machine may occur The location of wiring retainer should be marked by removal 4 Unplug uppe...

Page 16: ...the heat shoe onto its bracket first then lower the left end and lock in place 4 Plug the heat shoe wires into the terminal block 5 Re mount the wiring retainer Be sure it is in its proper location an...

Page 17: ...rom laminator Photo 18 1 STEP 2 Unplug laminator Make sure it is cool STEP 3 Remove the side housing on both sides of the laminator STEP 4 Remove the top heat shoe Photo 18 2 Refer to diagram and inst...

Page 18: ...10 Slide the roll shaft out of the rubber roller and the roll sprocket laminat ing roller shown Photo 19 5 NOTE The chain can now be removed without loosening the motor mounting screws Photo 20 1 next...

Page 19: ...e pull rollers on this laminator are interchangeable with the laminating rollers If the laminating rollers have minor damage each can be replaced by pull rollers If the laminating rollers are too badl...

Page 20: ...power and remove both the left and right housings Locate the Slotted Screw holding Compression Spring Slotted Screw and Compression Spring locations are identical on both sides of the laminator Photo...

Page 21: ...ating and pull rollers periodically oil the black plastic bushings Bushings are located at the end of each roller To gain access remove side housings See important information under Removing Upper Hea...

Page 22: ...moving the knob Photo 23 1 STEP 4 Remove the spring metal washer leather washer and the friction stud Photo 23 2 STEP 5 To clean wipe the mounting hole free of excess debris Use rubbing alcohol Photo...

Page 23: ...ot pedal into jack located on left rear corner by the power cord Photo 24 1 b Turn drive switch ON Now control forward drive with the foot pedal NOTE The drive switch must be ON for foot pedal to work...

Page 24: ...with the flat spot on the roll shaft This can be accomplished by either turning the drive on and off or by using the manual crank if equipped Each shaft has a flat spot causing the shaft to be D shap...

Page 25: ...e 8 If the new thermal cut out is not formed to the same shape as the old one gently form a loop in it to match the old one 9 Insert the new thermal cut out into the lower heatshoe and hook it on the...

Page 26: ...rt the heatshoe Gently remove the heatshoe guiding the wiring out of the holes in the side frame Carefully cut the black shrink tubing covering the heatshoe wires and thermistor cable 8 Locate the the...

Page 27: ...fast C STRETCH LINES RUNNING WITH WEB PARALLEL TO THE EDGE Causes 1 Too much tension on the supply mandrels 2 The heat is set too high 3 The heating shoes or rollers are not clean D BLISTERS ON SURFAC...

Page 28: ...set 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 ROL...

Page 29: ...29 DIGITAL ARL WIRING DIAGRAM PART 1...

Page 30: ...30 DIGITAL ARL WIRING DIAGRAM PART 2...

Page 31: ...A3907 27 IDLER ROLLER 013B A4543 NYLON IDLER WASHER A4552 IDLER ROLLER DOWEL PIN 014A A4577 18 UPPER MANDREL COMPLETE 907B A3920 27 UPPER MANDREL COMPLETE 907B A4578 18 LOWER MANDREL COMPLETE 907B A3...

Page 32: ...COMMON A1150 CABLE TIE 8 A1151 CABLE TIES 4 A1152 CABLE TIES 18 A4523 8 EXTERNAL TOOTH LOCK WASHER 4W A4525 1 4 SPLIT LOCK WASHER A4526 BLIND RIVET GRIPPER DOG TINNERMAN BRACKET A4528 8 X 1 4 HEX WAS...

Page 33: ...aces such as wide format inkjet output Designed with special inhibitors that block the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation sunlight and fluorescent lighting DigiSeal has a melting temperature of...

Page 34: ...We are the only lamination company to offer this unique trouble free system That s right we are making film loading even easier We have completely removed the possibility of placing the adhesive side...

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