2.
Machine Controls…
2.1 Motor Controls
All of the motor controls are located on the left side of the machine as viewed from the front.
Key Lock Switch
: is located towards the top of the Left Control Panel. It disables the motor
drive to keep unwanted users from running the machine. The machine comes with two keys;
please keep one in a safe place in case of loss.
Motor Speed Control
: is located in the middle of the Left Control Panel. It adjusts the roller
speed from 0 to 12 feet per minute.
The speed control should not be used to turn the rollers “Off,”
use the Motor Drive Switch to do so. The speed control is
only
to be used for controlling running
speed.
Motor Drive Switch
: is located at the bottom of the Left Control Panel. It makes the rollers run
in either a “forward” or “reverse” direction. Press “Up” on the switch to engage “forward” or press
“Down” to engage “reverse.” The middle position is the roller “Off” setting. Roller speed is fully
adjustable in either drive position.
Foot Switch Socket
: is located above the power cord connection; the optional Foot Pedal
Control is plugged in here.
Foot Pedal Control
: is optional and allo
ws use of your foot to turn the motor drive “On” and “Off”
to allow freer use of your hands for handling and feeding your substrates into the machine. The
Foot Pedal Control does not control roller speed or direction; plug control into socket, depress the
drive switch to the “forward” position, depress control pedal to engage rollers and then set roller
speed as desired, release control pedal to stop rollers, set drive switch to “Off” when laminating is
completed.
2.2 Fan Controls
Fan Switch
: is located at the top of the Left Control Panel. When encapsulating with heavier Mil
laminating films, it is usually desirable to cool the exiting laminating film to help ensure a quality
finish. When the switch is set to the “On” position, the cooling fans automatically turn on and off
whenever the rollers are engaged or disengaged.
2.3 Heat Controls
The heat controls are located on both the Left and Right Control Panels.
Heat Switch
: is located on the Left Control Panel. It is the main power control for the heating
system and is set to
“On” whenever encapsulating or thermally activated foam board products are
used.
When using “cold” or pressure sensitive foam products, the switch is set to “Off.”
Display Board
: is located on the Right Control Panel. Whe
n the Heat Switch is set to the “On”
position, the display normally shows your “Set” temperature.
Temperature Control
: is located in the middle of the Right Control Panel. It allows the machine
to be set from 180 to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. As the control knob is rotated, the set temperature
is immediately shown on the display.
ACT Switch
: is located on the Right Control Panel. When depressed it changes the display
reading from the “set” temperature to the actual roller temperature.
