Care and Maintenance
18
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
Both the lacquer container and the humidifier
container require a thorough weekly cleaning. The
lacquer container needs to be maintained to ensure
minimal lacquer buildup. The humidifier container
must be kept clean to avoid contamination from
bacteria or mold.
C L E A N I N G T H E L A C Q U E R
C O N TA I N E R
1. Be sure that the machine is in STOP mode and
that the shutter is closed.
2. Set the motor speed knob to “10.”
3. Place an empty lacquer bottle under the drain
valve. Remove the drain plug, open the valve and
drain the lacquer.
4. The lacquer container is sloped towards the drain
valve. A paintbrush (supplied) may be used to
push the remaining lacquer towards the drain.
5. Close the valve and pour approximately one gallon
(3.8 liters) of water into the lacquer container.
NOTE: Fill the lacquer container with water
immediately after draining the lacquer.
Water-based lacquer will dry within three
to four minutes.
6. Run the laminator for two minutes in IDLE mode
and then set the transport mode to STOP.
7. Remove the thumbscrews and lower the scraper
bar into the water. Using a paintbrush, clean the
scraper.
8. Place an empty lacquer bottle under the drain
valve and drain the wash water.
9. Close the valve and pour one gallon (3.8 liters) of
cleaning solution into the lacquer container. The
cleaning solution is 3 parts water, one part alcohol
and one part household detergent (i.e. Simple
Green, 409, etc.).
10. Rinse the scraper in the cleaning solution and then
reinstall the scraper.
11. Run the machine in IDLE for an additional 15-20
minutes while you clean the humidifier container.
12. If there is no buildup of lacquer, drain the
cleaning solution and rinse parts clean.
13. If lacquer is built up, it may be necessary to leave
the solution in the container over the weekend.
NOTE: Rollers and bushings may be thoroughly
cleaned by removing them from the
machine.
14. After running the machine in IDLE for the 15-20
minute period, loosen the roller adjusting knobs
on top of the lacquer container to release the
pressure between the nip rollers.
15. Rinse the lacquer container, rollers and scraper
bar with clean water.
16. Rinse a second time.
17. To complete operations, press the STOP touch
switch.
C L E A N I N G T H E H U M I D I F I E R
1. Remove the nebulizer container from the
machine, drain the water and clean with a mild
cleaner.
2. Allow the container to thoroughly air dry.
3. Place a few drops of white vinegar on the
nebulizer’s transducer disk and polish it off with a
Q-tip (refer to figure 12).
L U B R I C A T I O N
Feed Motor
:
The motor is sealed and pre-
lubricated and requires no maintenance.
Fans
:
The fans are also sealed and pre-
lubricated and require no maintenance.
Dryer System
:
The heaters and air dryer belt
require no maintenance.
Gears
:
Generally speaking, the plastic gears
used to rotate the top and middle rollers do not
require lubrication. However, should the gears
develop a “squeak,” a drop of household oil
should eliminate the problem.
