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© 1998 GBC Pro-Tech

Do not duplicate without written permission

GBC Pro-Tech

4151 Anderson Road

De Forest, Wisconsin 53532

Tel: 608-246-8844

Part  Number 930-005

Fax: 608-246-8645

©1994 HCS, Inc. 800-748-0241

Reorder No.1033R-PT

Crush and b

urn

hazar

d.  Sta

y c

lear

of mo

ving r

oller

s.

Stop mac

hine and

raise r

oll bef

ore

cleaning.

WARNING

ACHTUNG

MISE EN GARDE

©1994

 H

CS

, Inc. 800-748

-0241

Re

ord

er N

o.1033-P

T

Crush and b

urn

hazar

d.  Sta

y c

lear

of mo

ving r

oller

s.

Stop mac

hine and

raise r

oll bef

ore

cleaning.

WARNING

ACHTUNG

MISE EN GARDE

To

 be ser

viced onl

y

by

 trained and

authoriz

ed per

sonnel.

Loc

kout po

wer bef

ore

ser

vicing.

HAZARDOUS
VO

LTA

G

E.

DANGER

GEF

AHR

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©1994 HCS, Inc. 800-748-0241

Reorder No.6001-PT

Carefull

y read Operator's

Man

ual bef

ore handling

this mac

hine

.  Obser

ve

instructions and saf

ety

rules when operating.

W

ARNING

ACHTUNG

MISE EN GARDE

NOT

AU

S

EM

E

R

G

E

N

CY

STOP

ARRET

D'U

R

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N

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©1994 HC

S, Inc. 800-748-0241

Reorder N

o.7002-P

T

SAFETY

INSTR

UCTIONS

SICHERHEITS-

RICHTLINIEN

CONSIGNES DE

SÉCURITÉ

1.

Read and under

stand the O

peration

Man

ual and all saf

ety labels bef

ore

operating this m

ac

hine

.

2.

Onl

y a trained per

son is to be

perm

itted to operate this m

ac

hine

.

Training should inc

lude instruction

in operation under norm

al conditions

and em

erg

enc

y situations.

3. This m

ac

hine is to be ser

viced onl

y

by trained and authoriz

ed per

sonnel.

Follo

w loc

kout pr

ocedures bef

ore

ser

vicing.

4.

Never reac

h into the m

ac

hine f

or an

y

reason unless the m

ac

hine is at a

CO

MPLETE ST

OP.

5.

Never lea

ve the m

ac

hine stopped in

suc

h a m

anner that another w

orker can

star

t the m

ac

hine w

hile y

ou are w

orking

on or w

ithin the m

ac

hine

.

6.

Never c

hang

e or def

eat the function of

electrical interloc

ks or other m

ac

hine

“shutdo

wn” s

witc

hes.

7.

Bef

ore star

ting this m

ac

hine

, chec

k that:

- A

ll per

sons are c

lear of the m

ac

hine

.

- N

o m

aintenance w

ork is being perf

orm

ed

  on the m

ac

hine

.

- A

ll guar

ds are in place

.

- A

ll parent r

olls are w

ell c

huc

ked in the

  unw

ind stands.

- The 

mac

hine is free of paper scraps,

  w

raps and jam

s.

8.

There is a potential hazar

d of entanglem

ent

in this m

ac

hine caused b

y item

s suc

h as

long hair

, loose c

lothing and je

welr

y.

Make sure y

our c

lothing and hair fit

closel

y to y

our bod

y and that all je

welr

y,

rings and w

atc

hes are rem

oved.

NOT

AU

S

EM

E

R

G

E

N

CY

STOP

ARRET

D'U

R

G

E

N

C

E

F-40

18

16

48

12

10

8

6

4

2

0

psi

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

kPa

700

630

560

490

420

350

280

210

140

70

Summary of Contents for F-40

Page 1: ...an ual and all safe ty labe ls befo re ope ratin g this mac hine 2 Only a train ed pers on is to be perm itted to ope rate this mac hine Trai ning sho uld inclu de inst ruct ion in ope ratio n und er...

Page 2: ...ublication and to the products described in it without notice All specifications and information concerning products are subject to change without notice Reference in this publication to information o...

Page 3: ...re 3 3 Loading the Film 3 3 Positioning the Film 3 3 Heating 3 4 Cooling 3 4 Paper Tips 3 4 Process Control Charts 3 5 Mounting and Laminating One Pass 3 5 Setup and Procedure 3 5 Mounting Only 3 6 Se...

Page 4: ...DLQWHQDQFH DQG 7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ Cleaning 4 1 Adjusting the Nip 4 5 Chain Tensioning 4 5 Lubrication 4 6 Contacting Technical Support 4 7 Output Troubleshooting Guide 4 8 6HFWLRQ DUUDQW Limited Warranty...

Page 5: ...feature of the laminator is the photoelec tric eye system that stops the machine when objects move into the nip area Once the blocking object is removed and the light beam reestablished the rolls res...

Page 6: ...h The photoelectric eye system is overridden and your fingers can get caught in the nip You can be crushed or burned NOT AUS EM E R G E N C Y S T O P AR R E T D U R G E N CE NOT AUS EM E R G E N C Y S...

Page 7: ...roll The operating environment must be free of dust flammable liquids and vapors You can be injured by inhaling chemical vapors Vapor build up or stored flammable liquids can cause a fire Excessive d...

Page 8: ...cause a fire The three prong plug fits only into a grounding type power outlet If you are unable to insert the plug into the existing outlet contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete ou...

Page 9: ...ONS INC DOYLESTOWN PA LVM 240C 1994 HCS Inc 800 748 0241 Reorder No 1033 PT Crush and burn hazard Stay clear of moving rollers Stop machine and raise roll before cleaning WARNING ACHTUNG MISE EN GARDE...

Page 10: ...Safety F 40 Laminator Operator Manual 1 6 GBC Pro Tech 1998 February Blank page...

Page 11: ...vironment to operate properly It must not be located where there is air blowing directly on the machine WARNING CAUTION Is there an appropriate power outlet available or has a certified electrician be...

Page 12: ...lation F 40 Laminator Operator Manual 2 2 GBC Pro Tech 1998 February Figure 2 1 Laminator Space Requirements 4 6 1 1m 2 2 7m 10 3m 10 3m 3 1m 73 1 8m Floor Trimmer 3 x 6 1m x 2m Table Recommended clea...

Page 13: ...head screwdriver 7 8 open end wrench or adjustable wrench If the laminator is in a cardboard box 1 Remove the securing screws around the bottom of the box using the Phillips head screwdriver as shown...

Page 14: ...they are pre treated with a VCI protective film to provide total cor rosion protection This protective film is wrapped around the machine and completely sealed In addition moisture absorbing silicone...

Page 15: ...6001 PT Caref ully read Oper ator s Manu al befor e hand ling this mach ine Obse rve instru ction s and safety rules when opera ting WA RN ING AC HT UN G MISE EN GAR DE NOT AUS E M E R G E N CY ST OP...

Page 16: ...n check each of the following items Tools required 1 8 hex wrench Adjustable wrench Setup Procedure 1 Inspect the laminator for any obvious shipping damage 2 Remove the drive and control side cabinet...

Page 17: ...re 2 6 Power Cord Connection ALWAYS CHECK THE INFRARED SENSORS PRIOR TO OPERATION The sensors must be clean and have free view of the roll to maintain proper roll operating temperatures The rolls can...

Page 18: ...s functioning The rolls should stop Move the object away from the nip The laminator should resume operation WARNING Is the motor functioning Test the motor at various speeds ranging from 0 18 At 0 the...

Page 19: ...abinet that is bolted closed to isolate the electrical and drive system components for the safety of the operator Only a quali fied service technician should open these cabinets The laminator is equip...

Page 20: ...TROLLER Provides a readout of the temperature of the upper roll and the set point for the desired temperature 7 LOWER ROLL HEATER CONTROLLER Provides a readout of the temperature of the lower roll and...

Page 21: ...here are two important points to remember when loading film 1 The adhesive side of the film must be oriented away on the outside from the laminating roll Otherwise it will immediately bond to the roll...

Page 22: ...e is ready to use RROLQJ The following procedure is the fastest way to cool the machine Natural cooling can also be used 1 Set the heater switches to OFF 2 Leave the cooling system ON 3 Lower the uppe...

Page 23: ...side down in between the rolls Lower them until they contact with the board Turn the crank another 1 4 of a turn Set the machine to reverse and remove the board by acti vating the motor Do not adjust...

Page 24: ...irst encapsulated and then mounted 6HWXS DQG 3URFHGXUH 3DVV 1 Adjust the machine settings as shown in process chart 3 4a and remove the infeed table 2 Web up the overlaminate by bringing it around the...

Page 25: ...ng it over the upper main roll Drape the film only about halfway down the upper main roll 3 Pull the mount adhesive straight up from the lower unwind position being careful not to stick the film to th...

Page 26: ...ard into the nip and lower the upper main roll Press the footswitch Once the leader board is through the nip release the foot switch Lower the roll 1 2 a turn past the initial contact of the upper lam...

Page 27: ..._________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________...

Page 28: ..._____________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ MATERIALS Upper Media 3 mil gloss Image Media Bond Paper Lower Media N...

Page 29: ...________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ MATERIALS Upper Media N A Image Media Bond Paper Lower Media N A Mou...

Page 30: ...____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ MATERIALS Upper Media Pro Gloss Image Media Bond Paper...

Page 31: ...___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ MATERIALS Upper Media N A Image Media N A Lower M...

Page 32: ...__________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ MATERIALS Upper Media 3 mil Gloss Image M...

Page 33: ..._______________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ MATERIALS Upper Media N A Image Media N A Lower Media N A Mounting Substrate...

Page 34: ...___________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ MATERIALS Upper Media 3 mil Gloss Image Media Bond Paper Lower M...

Page 35: ...oths Protective rubber gloves To clean the infrared sensors CAUTION Using a clean damp cloth gently wipe both infrared sensors See Figure 4 1 for sensor location Daily Clean the infrared sensors Clean...

Page 36: ...g WARNING ACHTU NG MI SE EN GA RD E 1994 HCS Inc 800 748 0241 Reorde r No 1033 PT Cr us h an d bu rn ha za rd Stay cle ar of mo vin g rol ler s Stop ma ch ine an d rai se rol l be for e cle an ing WAR...

Page 37: ...using a rubber cement eraser remove any heat activated adhesive from the rolls CAUTION CAUTION Exercise extreme caution while cleaning the laminator You can be caught in the turning rolls and crushed...

Page 38: ...laminator to cool To clean the cabinet and covers 1 Unplug the laminator to clean the exterior 2 Using a damp cotton terry cloth water only clean the exterior of the laminator WARNING Use the minimum...

Page 39: ...n open end wrench clockwise to lower the roll end and counter clockwise to raise the roll end Adjust the ends of the upper main roll until there is an even gap between the rolls as shown in Figure 4 3...

Page 40: ...1 8 hex wrench by removing the six screws holding each cover in place 2 Using the grease gun lubricate each grease fitting shown in Figure 4 5 with one squirt of high tem perature grease Figure 4 5 Gr...

Page 41: ...parts and technical service in North America please call 1 800 790 7787 Please provide serial number when calling for service In Europe please call 44 0 1844 202 440 or fax 44 0 1844 202 441 For film...

Page 42: ...nsion Check operational settings for materials being used Problem Waves on only one side of the output Hints Check nip settings Check for even paper tension Other Common Problems Problem Blistering in...

Page 43: ...warranty specifically does not cover damage to the laminating rollers caused by knives razor blades other sharp objects failure caused by adhesives or improper use of the machine Warranty repair or re...

Page 44: ...Warranty F 40 Laminator Operator Manual 5 2 GBC Pro Tech 1998 February Blank page...

Page 45: ...ls 0 39 99 6 cm wide on a 3 7 6 cm ID core 10 25 4 cm maximum diameter Laminating Speeds 0 to 18 fmp o to 5 5 mpm with variable speed reversible action start and stop controlled either through the ins...

Page 46: ...Specifications F 40 Laminator Operator Manual 6 2 GBC Pro Tech 1998 February Blank page...

Page 47: ...Infrared sensors 2 6 2 7 4 1 Installation requirements 2 1 6 1 Isopropyl alcohol 4 1 Laminating material 6 1 Laminating opening 6 1 Laminating rolls 6 1 Laminating speeds 6 1 Lubrication 4 6 0 Main ro...

Page 48: ...pening 6 1 Laminating rolls 6 1 Laminating speeds 6 1 Weight 6 1 7 Technical support Call 1 800 236 8843 4 7 Two pass mount and laminate 3 6 3 7 8 Unpacking 2 3 Cardboard box 2 3 Crate 2 5 Upper main...

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