15
7.15 Film
Loading
Checklist
After
understanding
all
the detailed information on the film loading procedure we have detailed
below an abbreviated check list of the sequence of events. Only use this after you have thoroughly
read and understood the detailed procedures.
Remove
remnant
film
Clean
nip
rollers
Release
brakes
Remove
feed
tray
Load
top
film
roll
Thread under top idler bar
Lay on heat shoe with 1" fold back
Place bottom idler bar in "load" position
Load bottom film roll
Check alignment with top roll
Thread under idler bar and lay on the top film web
Push idler bar into "run" position
Replace
feed
tray
Start machine and push feed plate into nip
Ensure feed plate and film exits the machine cleanly
Stop machine and cut off feed plate
Remove
feed
tray
Start machine and tension top and bottom film webs
Check for balanced tensions (curl)
Check
film
alignment
Replace
feed
tray
Do a test laminate