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Ledco 44" & 60"

Econocraft

Laminator

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Summary of Contents for Econocraft 44

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Provided By http www MyBinding com http www MyBindingBlog com Ledco 44 60 Econocraft Laminator ...

Page 2: ...TIONS INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING LAMINATOR Setup Instruction Operation Lamination Maintenance ECONOCRAFT 44 60 Pressure sensitive roll applicator cold laminator mounter OPERATION MANUAL W inhibit Oct 2006 ...

Page 3: ... Principles of operation 2 4 Features and benefits 2 5 Options 2 6 Definitions of terms 2 7 Specifications 3 1 INSTALLATION OPERATION 3 2 Threading the laminator 3 3 Application notes 4 1 PREVENTING AND SOLVING PROBLEMS 5 1 MAINTENANCE 5 2 General cleaning 5 3 Cleaning the rubber rollers 5 4 Lubrication 5 5 Storage ...

Page 4: ...From Above LAB35 2 General Danger LAB52 3 Arm Entanglement LAB51 4 Cutting of Fingers or Hand Straight Blade large LAB54 5 Hand Entanglement Chain Drive LAB36 6 International Hot Warning LAB100 7 Electrical Hazard LAB43 8 International Ground LAB79 ...

Page 5: ...hine works and how it is controlled 4 Never operate this machine if it is not working properly or if you notice any abnormality in its performance 5 Never tamper with rewire or bypass any control or safety device on this machine 6 Always keep all parts of your body and clothing clear of the rollers when the power is on 7 Never attempt to clean the laminating rollers when the power is on 8 Never re...

Page 6: ...ung on the machine readily accessible and visible to the operator Additional copies are available upon request IMPORTANT Where a language barrier or insufficient schooling would prevent a person from reading and understanding these safety precautions you should either translate this information or have it read or interpreted to the person and get assurance that it is understood ...

Page 7: ...r the shipment 1 Notify Ledco IMMEDIATELY 2 Hold damaged goods with container and packing for inspection by the examining agent Ledco will arrange the inspection DO NOT RETURN ANY GOODS TO LEDCO PRIOR TO INSPECTION AND AUTHORIZATION BY LEDCO 3 Submit a copy of the inspector s report to Ledco Ledco will file the claim with the carrier Ledco will replace your machinery if necessary You will be credi...

Page 8: ...d parts information We take this opportunity to thank you for selecting the ECONOCRAFT laminator and to assure you of our commitment to your satisfaction with our products As you unpack your new laminator please complete the following information Always have this information ready when calling Dealer Where Purchased____________________________________________ Installation Date_____________________...

Page 9: ...efect should be submitted in writing or by phone to Ledco before any steps are taken to repair or return the machine tel 585 367 2392 fax 585 367 2978 If the machine is returned the following should accompany it Customer name address and phone number Written particulars regarding the malfunction Date of Installation Serial number of the machine All returns must have a return authorization number o...

Page 10: ...onger the labor costs become disproportionately high Bubbles and wrinkles are introduced and waste increases Some jobs require the additional time and mess of liquid application When signage is ruined during the taping or application process the cost of re cutting re weeding and reapplying will usually take all the profit out of a job Whether it Is transfer tape vinyl sandblast or acid resist tape...

Page 11: ...ferrous so magnetic materials may be applied The supply roll tension knobs are important because without some supply roll tension most films and tapes will wrinkle during application A reverse drive switch makes it simple to back material out of the laminating rollers or correct material wraparound A foot pedal is now a standard feature that frees hands to align and feed work A stand is included w...

Page 12: ...er such as wrapping paper on the bottom roll feed mandrel The roll of release paper should be wider than the tape or film This width allows the tape or film on either side of the material being laminated to stick to the paper The release paper serves to keep adhesive off the bottom laminating roller prevent wraparounds on the bottom laminating roll and to keep adhesive from sticking to the exit ta...

Page 13: ... Acrylic is the type of adhesive most often used on vinyl and other types of cold films Substrate literally means under layer It can refer to material we print on or it can refer to the board we use to mount an image A web is the unwinding width of plastic coming off a supply roll or the continuous flow of laminate coming out the back of the laminator The nip is the line where the two laminating r...

Page 14: ...mmended film thickness 1 mil and up Max laminating thickness Dimensions with stand E60 Dimensions with stand E44 80L 50H 34W 63L 48H 27W Shipping dimensions E60 Shipping dimensions E44 91L 53H 43W 71L 53H 43W Shipping weight E60 Shipping weight E44 805 lbs 700 lbs Motor 1 4 HP DC Electrical 110V 220V 3 amps specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 15: ...13 TOP SUPPLY ROLL MANDREL RELEASE LINER TAKE UP WITH 3 CORE CHUCKS SAFETY SHIELD NON FERROUS FEED TABLE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH ...

Page 16: ...chine 4 Insert the feed tray into the slots of the feed table mounting brackets located at mid level on the insides of both side panels and gently push the tray until it seats 5 Connect the power cord to a suitable power source which conforms to the specified power requirements of the unit 6 Place the drive switch in the FORWARD position Gradually rotate the speed control knob clockwise and observ...

Page 17: ... EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH ROLL PRESSURE HANDLE OPENS CLOSES LOCKS ROLLERS TENSION CONTROL FOR RELEASE LINER TAKE UP MANUAL FOOT PEDAL CONTROL SWITCH DRIVE SWITCH VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL FORWARD REVERSE SWITCH ...

Page 18: ...PPLY ROLL ADHESIVE OUT ADHESIVE IN 2 Center the roll on the mandrel and place the mandrel in the top brackets This is a job best done with two people even if the roll of film is not very heavy With a person holding each end of the mandrel it is easy to put both notch fittings into their respective brackets Make sure they are both fully seated Attempting to load the PSA material on the laminator by...

Page 19: ...APPLICATION OF PSA FILM AND VINYL WHERE RELEASE LINER IS BEING REMOVED BY THE RELEASE LINER TAKEUP APPLICATION OF PREMASKS TRANSER TAPES PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVES OR OVERLAMINATES WITHOUT RELEASE LINERS ...

Page 20: ...pull reverse pull until the film is free of the wraparound Use the reverse jog sparingly as too much reverse can create a reverse wraparound CAUTION The laminator is designed to be run with the operator directly facing the control panel and feed tray not at an angle or from the side of the machine For operator safety THE SAFETY SHIELD MUST BE IN POSITION WHEN THE MACHINE IS ON or WHEN THE DRIVE SW...

Page 21: ...near the center of the roll as possible Films for protecting images printed on vinyl should be made of vinyl themselves so that the flexibility of the vinyl substrate is not impaired Polyester films are not recommended over vinyl because of their stiffness When laminating only one side you must not allow exposed adhesive to go into the machine Make sure the material being coated is at least as wid...

Page 22: ...free hand gently pull away the release liner as the machine pulls the substrate through With the vinyl adhesive exposed it is imperative that the operator keep the vinyl suspended above the substrate until the point of application nip rollers If the graphic were to touch before being laminated there is a greater risk of trapping air bubbles or wrinkles Slowly start the laminator and pull the relea...

Page 23: ...ve to this threading card close the rollers and begin to laminate Keep feeding scrap paper so that the adhesive does not start a wraparound on the rollers Adjust the supply roll tension knobs to remove any wrinkles from the material Do not use any more tension than needed or you may stretch the material Begin to feed the mounting boards butting each up against the one ahead Cut the boards apart wi...

Page 24: ...s problem PROBLEM Tenting of the film on the image SOLUTION This has nothing to do with the film or the laminator It s caused by various contaminates on the surface of the image Use cotton gloves or a tack rag as appropriate to clean your image just before it is laminated If your system is not in a fairly clean environment close off the area and filter the air or move the system Supply roll tensio...

Page 25: ...or Make sure they are trained to keep knives and other sharp objects away from the rollers PROBLEM Film gets wrapped around the laminating rollers SOLUTION This mess is most often caused by violating the most inflexible law of laminating Do not allow exposed adhesive to go into the rollers Adhesive may stick to the rollers or it may build up on the rollers to cause a wraparound later When laminati...

Page 26: ...will most likely be ruined The same thing will happen if the operator feeds an item in with the leading edge not parallel to the nip If trimming or feeding are not problems check to make sure the roll tension is balanced Make sure the rollers are fully closed Make sure they are in the locked position Consult your laminator vendor if the problem persists PROBLEM Myriad small bubbles of air caught b...

Page 27: ... à des pièces internes Tenir les doigts et les objets loin des roulequx de caoutchouc Ne jamais faire tourner les rouleaux pendant l entretien de la machine Ne jamais porter de vetements amples de cravate ou de bijoux etc ces articles peuvent etra happés par les engrenages ou les roulequx de caoutchouc ADVERTENCIA sea extremadamente cuidadoso siempre que realice tareas de mantenimiento en su maqui...

Page 28: ...mildly soapy water to clean the rollers Rub firmly but do not scrub the rollers vigorously as this might mar the surface Do not use sharp metal objects or steel wool as these will also mar the rollers For cleaning stubborn adhesive buildup we suggest using our special formula Cool Clean Designed to safely clean and condition the rollers Cool Clean is available directly from Ledco or Graphic Lamina...

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