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SPIRE III Series

 – Installation and Operating Instructions

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The top and bottom supply rolls must be aligned 
as closely as possible. Misalignment can cause 
adhesives to stick to the rollers. The 3 inch Extruded 
AUTOGRIP Shafts have rulers incorporated to assist 
centering the film on the shafts.

Figure 56.  Measuring rules on Shafts to align the rolls.

To align the supply rolls:

1.  With the film roll on the shaft, note the 

measurement on each end of the shaft.

2.  Shift the roll side to side to ensure that the two 

measurements are equal.

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Proper film tension, known as brake tension, is the 
minimum amount required to eliminate wrinkles in 
the finished item. As the film roll becomes smaller, 
tension increases, thus the adjustment needs 
to be loosened. Film tension should be checked 
occasionally to ensure that the adjustment is correct.

The film should be taut with no gaps between the 
film and Main Rollers. A properly adjusted roll of 
film should not require excessive force to turn by 
hand. Film tension should be enough to introduce a 
minor amount of drag as the film unrolls. Insufficient 
tension causes wrinkles, while too much tension 
causes stretching (necking). Uneven tension between 
the top and bottom rolls create curl. Too much upper 
tension creates upward curl. Too much lower tension 
bottom creates downward curl. 

Refer to the “” section for information about each of 
the Adjustment knobs.

AlWAyS RElEASE All TENSION BRAkES, 
BOTH UPPER UNWIND AND REWIND, BEFORE 
lOADING THE FIlM. ONCE lOADED, START By 
ADDING TENSION TO THE REWIND FIRST.

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After webbing the machine, it is important that the 
films run straight and evenly. 

To test the web:

1.  Set the Roller Pressure Crank to an appropriate 

gap.

2.  Press 

RUN

 on the Control Panel or press the 

Footswitch 

and run approximately 6 in. (10 cm) 

of laminate.

3.  Press 

STOP

 or release the 

Footswitch

.

4.  Visually inspect the top and bottom films where 

they enter the point between the two Main 
Rollers.  
The films should be tight against the rollers 
at both ends. If they are not, use the tension 
adjustment knobs to tighten the loose supply film 
brake and run another test.

5.  Ensure that the release liner take-up keeps the 

liner loose against the idler bar.  
Use the upper film supply tension knob to 
properly tension the release liner.

6.  Run test materials before laminating good 

materials.

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This manual provides general guidelines and is only 
a general reference guide. Different settings may be 
suitable as the lamination time and materials change. 
Test materials before running good materials through 
the machine.

•  Do not attempt to laminate abrasive or metal 

objects such as staples, paper clips and 
glitter, as they may damage the rollers.

•  Do not force items into the point between the 

two Main Rollers. An item that is not easily 
drawn into the laminator by the rollers is 
probably too thick to laminate.

•  Wrinkles may result if an attempt is made to 

reposition an item once it has been grasped 
by the rollers.

•  Do not stop the laminator before an item has 

completely exited the Main Rollers. Even a 
momentary stop may cause a mark on the 
laminated item.

•  Good, consistent lamination is a result of 

combining proper tension and roller pressure.

•  Do not combine thick and thin items at the 

same time, as this will result in a poor edge 
seal around the thinner material.

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Страница 1: ...GBC Spire III 44T 44 Wide Format Laminator 1737174 Instruction Manual...

Страница 2: ...SPIRE III Series Laminator Models 44T 64T 64Ct INSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL Document Number 1723267 Rev A Do not duplicate without written permission from ACCO Brands...

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Страница 4: ...ng a Blocked IR Sensor 5 8 Tension Adjustment Knobs 5 9 A Optional Upper Rear Rewind Tension 5 9 B Upper Unwind Tension 5 9 C Upper Front Rewind Tension 5 9 D Pull Roller Clutch Tension 44T 64T 5 9 E...

Страница 5: ...ns Page iii Film Alignment 6 13 Film Tension 6 13 Testing the Web 6 13 Lamination Guide 6 13 7 Operator Maintenance Caring for the SPIRE Series Laminator 7 1 Cleaning The Rollers 7 1 Troubleshooting 7...

Страница 6: ...xpose yourself to hazardous voltage The following warnings are found on the SPIRE Series laminator This safety notice means that you could be seriously hurt or killed if you open the laminator and exp...

Страница 7: ...tempt to operate the laminator until you have completely read these instructions Maintain these instructions in a convenient location for future reference Entrapment hazard Do not operate when alone M...

Страница 8: ...ce at 1 800 723 4000 when one or more of the following has occurred The power supply cord or attachment plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the laminator The laminator is malfunctioning The l...

Страница 9: ...away HOT ROLLERS CRUSH HAZARD ROULEAX CHAUDE RISQUE DE BROYMENT Tenir mains et doigts a l cart RODILLOS CALIENTES RIESGO DE PINCHAMIENTO Mantener manos y dedos a distancia MUCHO CUIDADO WARNING ATTEN...

Страница 10: ...or warranty execution please contact ACCO Brands at 1 800 723 4000 or www gbcconnect com in the USA 800 263 1063 or www gbccanada com in Canada 55 1500 5578 or www gbc com mx in Mexico TO THE EXTENT A...

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Страница 12: ...y Shipping 691 lb 314 Kg 880 lb 400 Kg 902 lb 410 Kg 1166 lb 530 Kg 803 lb 365 Kg 1067 lb 485 Kg Electrical Requirements U S Models Voltage Current U S Receptacle 208 240V 60 Hz single phase 24 Amps N...

Страница 13: ...ncy energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to...

Страница 14: ...thing other than a flat level surface without trained and qualified riggers You can be severely injured or crushed The SPIRE Series is a large and heavy piece of equipment It is necessary to employ li...

Страница 15: ...on of laminate immediately behind the laminator as it exits the equipment may cause the film to wrap around the rollers jamming the machine Avoid locating the laminator near sources of heat or cold Th...

Страница 16: ...ions shown below For option upgrades contact your local sales rep or Technical support Refer to GBC Technical Service Emergency Stop Switch Footswitch Feed Table and optional Idler Bar Pressure Plate...

Страница 17: ...ny one down to stop the roller movement To disengage the Emergency Stop Switch turn it clockwise after the emergency condition has been resolved Figure 6 Emergency Stop Switch on back of the laminator...

Страница 18: ...Main Rollers In heated models the silicone rubber coated steel tube heats the laminating film and compresses the heated film to the items being laminated Heat is provided by an internal heating elemen...

Страница 19: ...The optional Lower Rear Rewind AUTOGRIP Shaft is used to rewind release liners or finished media B Lower Multi Core Supply Shaft The Lower Multi Core Supply Shaft is used to hold film or media to be...

Страница 20: ...between the Main or Pull Rollers occurs use an Emergency Stop Switch Emergency Stop Switches The Emergency Stop Switches are located on all four upper corners of the machine Pull Rollers raise and low...

Страница 21: ...or stops the machine when a hand or object blocks the invisible beam if you are not using the Footswitch To return to normal operation after the obstruction has been cleared press RUN WARNING Using th...

Страница 22: ...essure Plate Lock lever outward until the Release button stays up and the Pressure Plate is secure Feed Table Figure 21 Feed Table and optional Idler The Feed Table A is used to position items for lam...

Страница 23: ...read the temperature of the heated Main Rollers to ensure proper temperature The Top Main Roller 44T 64T 64Ct IR Sensor is located behind the Main Roller The Bottom Main Roller 44T 64T IR Sensor not...

Страница 24: ...se liner from being pulled into the laminator or the film from wrapping around the rewind tube D Pull Roller Clutch Tension 44T 64T Use the Pull Roller Clutch Tension knob to adjust the amount of film...

Страница 25: ...otating When FAN is pressed the LED turns on but the fans only function when the motor is rotating When the motor stops rotating the fans also stop E PRESSURE LEDs illuminate to indicate the amount of...

Страница 26: ...of the roller The value displays for 10 seconds Model 64Ct Control Panel Elements The 64Ct models include items A through C E F Figure 27 and the following B C D A Figure 29 64Ct Control Panel Element...

Страница 27: ...To disconnect power to the laminator flip the Breaker to the OFF position If the Breaker has tripped correct the problem that caused it to trip and then press the orange Rest button to reset the brea...

Страница 28: ...itch is pressed When the Footswitch is pressed the rollers rotate at the set speed When the Footswitch is pressed the rollers rotate at 3 ft 1 meter per min When the Footswitch is pressed the rollers...

Страница 29: ...olls of laminating film must be the same width Always change the top and Lower supply rolls at the same time The film will wrap around the rollers if One or both rolls of film are allowed to run compl...

Страница 30: ...gnment Webbing the Machine Prior to webbing the machine ensure the supply rolls are centered on the shafts Also make sure to remove all brake tension on the unwind and supply shafts before you begin W...

Страница 31: ...Raising the Feed Table section WARNING Raising the Feed Table exposes moving parts This means you can be harmed when the Feed Table is raised Make sure to lower the Feed Table when film loading is co...

Страница 32: ...y or may not have Pull rollers and the Feed Table either pivots or is removable To tack new film to existing film 1 Press STOP 2 Remove the Pressure Plate Refer to the Removing the Pressure Plate sect...

Страница 33: ...sion if needed See the Film Alignment section Removing the Web Remove the film when changing film types widths cleaning the rollers or are finished using the laminator Caution Press STOP to ensure the...

Страница 34: ...rs Clear a Film Jam Wrap Up Film jams wrap ups may occur if the film is loaded backwards or if the area at which film exits the equipment is blocked The film can wrap around the Main or Pull Rollers d...

Страница 35: ...tswitch to smooth out wrinkles in the film and adjust tensions as needed 9 Press RUN and begin feeding the substrates into the laminator Tips This process can be performed at any speed Leave small gap...

Страница 36: ...n if using them This prevents stretching the laminate and helps reduce curl Pressure Sensitive Mounting Decal Front Use this process to mount a decal to a substrate Examples include POP signage rigid...

Страница 37: ...s process to mount a graphic to a precoated substrate Examples include POP signage legal graphics photographs and presentations NOTE In the following illustration depending on the laminator model you...

Страница 38: ...on softer substrates Thermal Lamination Use this process to encapsulate images between two thermal films Examples include menus posters and photos NOTE In the following illustration Pull rollers are...

Страница 39: ...ers Adjust the Pull Roller clutch and brakes to fine tune the output Sometimes it is easier to insert a piece of media that will go all the way through both sets of rollers Tack the trailing edge to t...

Страница 40: ...the Web After webbing the machine it is important that the films run straight and evenly To test the web 1 Set the Roller Pressure Crank to an appropriate gap 2 Press RUN on the Control Panel or press...

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Страница 42: ...fall into the working area of the laminator Failure to observe these cautions could result damage to the machine Cleaning The Rollers Keeping the rollers clean ensures that your finished items will no...

Страница 43: ...micro switch activates STOP LED flashing Press STOP Laminated items are curling Tension between the top and bottom film roll is unequal Adjust tension per Film Tension section Speed setting too slow S...

Страница 44: ...ty nearest your home or office If you have difficulty locating a collection facility the retailer that sold you the product should accept your WEEE If you are no longer in contact with your retailer p...

Страница 45: ...e media is fed into the machine to be laminated Media The material or images to be laminated Mounting The process of applying media to a rigid flat surface Nip The point between two rollers Out feed T...

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Страница 49: ...ion 1723267 Rev A 2013 12 ACCO Brands Canada 5 Precidio Court Brampton ON L6S 6B7 800 263 1063 www gbccanada com ACCO Mexicana Neptuno 43 Colonia Nueva Industrial Vallejo Delagacion Gustavo A Madero C...

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