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LOADING FILM ONTO THE SUPPLY SHAFTS
Fig. 6-6. Roller Pressure Handle
Fig. 6-7. Bottom Supply Shaft Bearing out of its Cradle
Fig. 6-8. Bottom Supply Shaft in its Brake Hub
If you are loading film for the first time, skip these
instructions and start with the instructions, To
load films
onto the supply shafts.
If you are replacing existing films,
perform the following set of instructions, To
remove
existing films.
To remove existing films:
Refer to Figs. 6-6 through 6-8.
1.
Put the roller pressure handle to Release.
2.
Cut the remaining top and bottom films just ahead of
the pressure rollers. Do not allow the remaining film
to pass through the laminator, if there is any exposed
adhesive. Pull the remaining film out the front of the
machine.
CAUTION:
Be careful to not cut the pressure
rollers. Failure to observe this notice can result in
damage to the rollers.
3.
Remove the release liner from the take-up core by
doing the following.
a.
Grasp the take-up shaft and lift the right end
upward and out of the support.
b.
Pull the opposite end out of the brake hub.
c.
Unwind or cut the liner from the core. Do not
damage or throw away the core.
d.
Put the shaft, with the core, back on the machine
by inserting the hex end into the brake hub and
lower the bearing into its cradle.
4.
To remove the film core shaft, lift the bearing end of
the supply shaft out of its cradle and pull the opposite
end out of the brake hub.
5.
Do this for the top and bottom supply shafts.
6.
Slide the core off the shaft and core adaptors.
Tip:
Twist the shaft while pulling to remove the core
easier.
7.
Clean the pressure rollers if needed. See the
Operator
Maintenance
chapter in this manual.
