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9. If you are not ready to laminate, press the heater “Cold” button to turn off the heaters
Adjusting Mandrel/Film Tension…
Each type of laminating film has different characteristics and may require laminator adjustment. The
tension should be set so that the film moves over the rollers without dimples as the film enters the
laminator. Best results are obtained if tension adjustments are made while the unit is at operating
temperature. If any adjustments are required use the following procedure:
1. Press the “Run” button.
2.
Locate the tension adjustment knob on the top left of the machine near the mandrel. Refer to the
diagram on page 6, if you are having trouble locating the knob. Turn the knob to adjust the tension
(clockwise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease) until the film passes over the roller without
wrinkles and the web between the laminating and pull rollers is tight.
Note:
This adjustment requires only a few degrees of turn. If the knob is turned too far
clockwise, you may stall the drive motor.
3. Repeat for Bottom Supply Mandrel using the tension adjustment knob on the lower right side of the
machine near the bottom mandrel.
4. If you are not ready to laminate, press the heater “On/Off” button to turn off heaters and press the
stop button to cease roller movement.
1. Locate the power “On/Off” switch located in the rear of the machine. Flip the switch to the ‘On’
position.
2. Be sure the heaters have been turned on using the heater “On/Off” button and are set at the proper
temperature. Be sure the film has been properly threaded.
Do not heat up machine at temperatures higher than 265°F at startup. Once you machine has
reached 265°F, a higher temperature can be programmed into the machine.
Do not idle the machine at temperatures higher than 265°F. Overshoot of temperature does
occur causing film to burn leading to wrap-arounds. Wrap-arounds are NOT covered under
warranty.
Do not allow the temperature to exceed 300°F as this could cause the silicone coating to
separate from the roller core on the heated rollers and will void your warranty.
2. Position your document on the feed table such that it enters the machine in the desired position.
3. Press “Run” button to initiate roller movement. The film will begin moving through the laminator.
LAMINATING
