5. Set the
Motor Drive Switch to the “FORWARD” position and adjust the rollers to a very
slow speed, approximately 8 inches per minute.
Note:
if the roller speed is too fast a
poor lamination will result. When possible, perform a test lamination to ensure proper
settings for successful lamination.
6. Slowly insert the pouch board into the roller nip opening. Ensure that it will enter
centered and straight. A gentle push may be required to start the board into the machine.
Hold the edges of the board until it is engaged in the rollers and the laminator begins
pulling it on its own.
Smoothing or keeping gentle “back pressure” on it as the rollers pull
it through will help to ensure a professional, wrinkle free finish.
7. The pouch board will feed through the laminator and automatically exit at the rear.
8.
CAUTION!
The pouch board will be hot!
Allow it to lie flat while cooling.
Note:
If there is
any dirt or adhesive on the surface of the board, it can be removed by dampening a lint
free cloth with ISO Propyl Alcohol (IPA) and wiping the surface.
WARNING: ALWAYS USE CARE WHEN USING IPA! IPA IS VERY
FLAMMABLE! THE FLASH POINT OF IPA IS 11°C (51.8°F). THE SELF-IGNITION
TEMPERATURE IS 400°C (752°F).
9. When your final pouch board has cleared the pull rollers and completely exited the
laminator, set
the Motor Drive Switch to the “OFF” position.
Do Not
use the Speed
Control Knob to turn the drive system “OFF;” the speed control is
only
to be used for
controlling running speed. When you have finished mounting, set the Heat Switch and
the Motor Drive S
witch to the “OFF” position, rotate the roller lift handle to “open” the
rollers, and unplug the machine at the end of the day.
4.4 Heat Settings for ProMount Thermal
Products…
S
et the Heat Switch to the “ON” position. The Red Indicator Light will illuminate and remain lit
while the Heat
Switch is in the “ON” position. Next, set the Heat Mode Switch on the Right Side
Panel to “single heat.” The Display Board, also on the Right Side Panel is now illuminated and
shows the current set temperature. The recommended processing temperature for ProMount
foam board products is 300˚ F. To reset the temperature, rotate the Heat Control Knob located
below the display. The new set temperature will be displayed immediately. The Heat Indicator
Lamp will be illuminated while the machine is heating and will turn off when the set temperature is
reached. To view the actual running temperature, depress the ACT Button on the Display Board.
Allow approximately 20 minutes of heating time, while the machine is heating set the Motor Drive
Switch to the “FORWARD” position and allow the rubber rollers to rotate at a very slow speed to
help ensure even heat distribution.
Note:
processing foam board products with the “dual heat” mode selected will
overheat
and
damage
yo
ur substrates. If the machine was recently run in “dual heat” mode and is still fully
heated, allow the machine to heat in
“single heat” mode for approximately 10 minutes to allow the
bottom roller to cool before proceeding.
