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10. If using thermal mount boards set the machines temperature to the manufacturers’ specification
and decrease speed to allow heat to penetrate your print and activate the adhesive. There will be no
liner
Safety Shield…
The safety shield is a safety feature designed to prevent accidental contact with the heated rollers.
Rollers can reach in excess of 325°F and are extremely hot. To prevent injury, laminate with the safety
shield in the down position.
Auto Shut Off…
The heat mechanism will automatically shut off after two hours of idle time. [If the rollers are not
moving, the machine is considered idle.]
The following guide will assist you with most problems that may be encountered when laminating.
PROBLEM:
Laminator is inoperative. Motor does not turn; machine does not heat.
ACTION:
Unit may be unplugged. Connect power supply. Ensure that the circuit breaker has not
tripped Fuse may have blown. Replace fuse (rear next to power cord) with 15 amp BUSS
(MDA-15) for standard units.
This unit is rated at 15A and should be the only item
plugged into a 15A.
PROBLEM:
Laminator heats, but rollers do not turn.
ACTION:
If pressing the “Run” button does not work, check the motor fuse. You may need to
change the fuse. This machine requires a 1A motor fuse.
PROBLEM:
Laminator blows fuses often.
ACTION:
Ensure machine is running on a dedicated circuit. Do not exceed maximum material
thickness. Reduce supply mandrel tension.
PROBLEM:
Laminating film and item being laminated move through
laminator erratically.
ACTION:
Check thickness of item to be laminated. Maximum thickness is 1/16" (1.6mm). Clean
rollers of residual adhesive. Refer to MAINTENANCE section for cleaning instructions.
PROBLEM:
Plastic is not bonding to the item or to itself at the edges.
ACTION:
Make sure rollers are at proper operating temperature and speed and have had time to
warm up. For the PRO model, decrease the speed to allow more time for the heated
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