GBC 25e User Manual

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Operations Manual Patriot 25E

Table of contents

1.0 Safety

1.1 Explanation of symbols 1-1

1.2 General Rules of safety 1-1

1.3 Labels 1-2 Figure 1.3.1 Safety label placement 1-3

2.0 Warranty

2.1 Limited warranty 2.1

2.2 Exclusions to the warranty 2-1

3.0 Specifications

3.1 Film capacity 3-1

3.2 Operating speed 3-1

3.3 Weight 3-1

3.4 Electrical requirements 3-1

3.5 Dimensions 3-1 Figure 3.5.1 Patriot 25E 3-2

4.0 Installation

4.1 Setting up the laminator 4-1

4.2 Know your laminator 4-2

5.0 Operations

5.1 Components on the laminator 5-1

5.2 Control panel 5-3 Figure 5.2.1 Control panel 5-3

5.3 Feed table 5-4

5.4 Supply shaft 5-4

5.5 Film alignment 5-4

5.6 Adjusting film tension 5-5

6.0 Applications

6.1 Film loading and threading 6-1

6.2 Starting an application 6-2

6.3 Speed guide 6-4 Figure 6.3.1 Speed guide 6-4

6.4 Helpful hints 6-5

6.5 Important points to remember 6-5

7.0 Maintenance and troubleshooting

7.1 Cabinets, cover and stand 7-1

7.2 Clean the rollers 7-1

7.3 T roubleshooting 7-2 Figure 7.3.1 T roubleshooting guide 7-3

8.0 Recommended spares

8.1 Spare parts list 8-1

9.0 Illustrated parts

9.1 Parts list 9-1

9.2 Illustrations 9-4 P25E-001 Slitter assembly 9-4 P25E-002 Covers and table assembly 9-5 P25E-003Control panel assembly 9-6 P25E-004 Cover and film shaft assembly 9-7 P25E-005 Frame assembly 9-8 P25E-006 Control side assembly 9-9 P25E-007 Rollers and heater assembly 9-10 P25E-008 Drive side assembly 9-1 1 P25E-009 Latch assembly 9-12 P25E-010 Electrical Schematic 9-13

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1.0 Safety

ELECTRICAL HAZARD: [This symbol is used prior

to a step. The information following this symbol is

CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate your Patriot 25E Laminator until you completely read and understand this Operations Manual.

to prevent an electrical shock condition that may be caused by an operators action or machine function.]

Your safety, as well as the safety of others, is important to Ibico. This section contains important safety information which must be adhered to while operating, cleaning and performing basic maintenance in and around the machine.

1.1 Explanation of symbols

INFORMATION: [This symbol is used prior to, during and/ or after a step. Following this symbol is important information pertaining to current subject.]

1.2 General rules of safety

ELECTRICAL HAZARD: Do not operate the laminator if power cord is damaged or frayed. Y ou can be severely shocked, electrocuted or cause a fire.

WARNING: Do not operate this laminator if you are not physically , psychologically or emotionally fit. Do not operate this machine until you have been trained and read this manual in it’ s entirety .

CAUTION: [This symbol is used prior to a step. The

information following this symbol is to inform you of how to avoid harm to you, others around you or to the equipment.]

WARNING: [This symbol is used prior to a step. The information following this symbol is to inform you of how to avoid a dangerous situation.]

WARNING: Do not wear ties, loose fitting clothes or dangling jewelry while operating or servicing the laminator . These items can get caught in the nip and choke you or you can be crushed or burned.

WARNING: Never tamper with the safety devices to increase the laminator’s production capacity . In the event a safety device should fail, never attempt to bypass it for operation. Consult a service representative immediately .

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1.3 Labels

WARNING: Never use this machine for any other purpose than its intended design and function.

WARNING: Do not make any modifications to this laminator. Unauthorized changes will void your warranty and may cause extensive repairs or create poor output quality.

CAUTION: Only use acceptable materials through this laminator. Unacceptable materials may cause damage to the rollers or cause poor output quality .

Refer to Figure 1.3.1 Label locations

Safety warning labels are placed at various locations on the laminator. Do not remove any of these labels. They are place for your safety as well as the safety of those working around you.

Below are illustrations of the safety labels and a

description of thier meanings.

Hot rollers

– The safety label below means that you could be burned and your fingers and hands could be trapped and crushed in the heat rollers. Jewelry and long hair could be caught in the rollers and you could be pulled into them.

CUIDADO

RODILLOS CALIENTES. PUNTO DE PINCHAMIENTO. Mantener m anos y ropa a dis tancia.

ATTENTION

ROULEAUX CHAUDS. POINT DE PINCEMENT. Tenir mains et vetements a l'ecant.

CAUTION

HOT ROLLS.

PINCH POINT.

Keep hands and clothi ng away.

WARNUNG

HEISSE ROLLEN

Klemmgef ahr zwischen Rollen Hande und Kleidung ferhalten

CAUTION: Exercise extreme caution when working around or replacing the film cutter blade. This blade is sharp and cut you.

INFORMA TION: Always observe all warning labels placed at various points on the laminator . If you do not completely understand a label, contact your local service representative for further explanation.

INFORMATION: Any concerns for safety or operation should be brought to the attention of your local service representative immediately .

One label is placed on each side from the front operating position just in front of the heat rollers nip.

Electrical hazard

– The safety label below means that you could be seriously hurt or killed if you open the product and expose yourself to hazardous voltage.

Riesgo de choque electrico No abra Adentro, no hay piezas reparables para el usuario. Mantenimiento solamente para personal calificado

This label is located on the rear panel in the center of the laminator just below the rear slitter.

MUCHO

CUIDADO

MUCHO

CUIDADO

Risque de secousse electrique. Ne pas ouvrir. Pas de pieces reparables par l'utilisateur. Entretien par personnel qualifie.

WARNING!WAARSCHUWING!ATTENZIONE!WARNUNG

Electrical shock hazard. Do not open. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Kans op elektrische schok. Niet openen Bevatgeen door gebruik te repareren onderdelen. Door bevoegd service personeel laten repareren

Pericolo di scarica elettrica. Nessuna parte riparabile dall' utente. Chiamare un servizio di riparazioni qualificato.

SpannungsfUhr end e

Teile. Nicht offnen. Enthalt keine vom Enduerbrauc her zu wartende Tei le. Fur service bitte an qualifizier tes Service-Personal wenden.

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Sharp knife

– The safety label below means that you could cut yourself if you are not careful.

CUIDADO

NAVAJA FILOSA.

Mantener m anos y dedos a distancia.

ATTENTION

LAME COUPANTE.

Tenir mains et doigts a l'ecant.

CAUTION!WARNUNG

SHARP BLADE.

Keep hands and clothi ng away.

SCHAREE KLINGE

Hande und finger ferhalten.

This label is located on the rear panel in the center of the laminator just above the Electrical hazard safety label and below the rear slitter.

Figure 1.3.1 Safety label placement

Pinch point

– The safety label below means use extreme caution when placing your hands in the proximity of the pull rollers nip. You should never place your fingers or other items in this area while the machine is running.

Use caution in proximity of pull rollers.

This label is located between the pull rollers and the rear slitter guide center of the rollers.

Use caution in proximity of pull rollers.

(1) Between pull rollers and slitter guide

CUIDADO

NAVAJA F ILOSA.

Mantener manos y dedos a distancia.

MUCHO

CUIDADO

Riesgo de choque electrico No abra Adentro, no hay piezas reparables para el usuario. Mantenimiento solament e para personal calificado

LAME COUPANTE.

Tenir mains et doigts a l'ec ant.

MUCHO

CUIDADO

Risque de secousse electrique. Ne pas ouvrir. Pas de pieces reparables par l'utilisateur. Entretien pa r personnel qualifie.

ATTENTION

SHARP BLADE.

Keep hands and clothing away.

WARNING!WAARSCHUWING!ATTENZIONE!WARNUNG

Kans op

Electrical shock

elektrische

hazard.

schok.

Do not open.

Niet openen

No user

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serviceable

gebruik te

parts inside.

repareren

Refer servicing to

onderdelen.

qualified service

Door bevoegd

personnel.

service personeel laten repareren

CAUTION!WARNUNG

SCHAREE KLINGE

Hande und finger ferhalten.

Pericolo di

SpannungsfUhrend e

scarica elettrica.

Teile.

Nessuna parte

Nicht offnen.

riparabile

Enthalt keine vom

dall' utente.

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Chiamare un

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(1 ea.) Center rear panel below pull rollers

CAUTION!WARNUNG

CUIDADO

RODILLOS CALIENTES. PUNTO DE PINCHAMIENTO. Mantener manos y ropa a dist ancia.

ATTENTION

ROULEAUX CHAUDS. POINT DE PINCEMENT . Tenir mains et vetements a l'ecant .

HOT ROLLS.

PINCH POINT.

Keep hands and clothing away.

HEISSE ROLLEN

Klemmgefahr zwischen R ollen Hande und Kleidung ferhalten

(2) One on each side of the laminator

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2.0 Warranty

IBICO warrants the equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days for parts and labor from the date of installation. This warranty is the only warranty made by IBICO and cannot be modified or amended.

IBICO’s sole and exclusive liability and the customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be, at IBICO’s option, to r epair or replace any such defective part or product. These remedies are only available if IBICO’s examination of the product discloses to IBICO’s satisfaction that such defects actually exist and were not caused by misuse, neglect, attempt to repair, unauthorized alteration or modification, incorrect line voltage, fire, accident, flood or other hazard.

DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY (UNLESS PRIMARIL Y CAUSED BY ITS NEGLIGENCE), LOSS OF PROFIT OR OTHER INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE

EQUIPMENT.

2.2 Exclusions to the Warranty

This warranty specifically does not cover;

Damage to the laminating rolls caused by knives, razor

blades, other sharp objects or failure caused by adhesives.

2. Damage to the machine caused by lifting, tilting and/

or any attempt to position the machine other than rolling on the installed castors on even surfaces.

2.1 Limited Warranty

This warranty specifically does not cover damage to the laminating rollers caused by knives, razor blades, other sharp objects, failure caused by adhesives or improper use of the machine. Warranty repair or replacement does not extend the warranty beyond the initial 90 day period from the date of installation.

CAUTION: Unauthorized customer alterations will void this warranty.

THE WARRANTY MADE HEREIN IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OR MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. GBC FILMS GROUP WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR PROPERTY

3. Improper use of the machine.

4. Damage due from unqualified person(s) servicing the

machine.

Qualified;

• Any engineer that has experience with electrical and mechanical design of lamination equipment. The engineer should be fully aware of all aspects of safety with regards to lamination equipment.

• Any commissioning or service engineer must be of competent nature, trained and qualified to IBICO standards to fulfill that job. This person will have completed and passed the full service training course from IBICO.

• Any IBICO Technician and/ or IBICO Specialist that has been through the IBICO service training course.

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3.0 Specifications

This section provides specific information regarding the laminator. Any specification not provided must be requested from Ibico.

3.1 Film capacity

Width -27 inches (68 cm) Gauge - 1.5, & 3 mil Core - 1 in & 2-1/4 in. (2.54 & 5.72 cm)

3.2 Operating speed

1.5 - 10 fpm (45.7 cm - 3 m)

Voltage- 120V ~ 60Hz (230V ~ 50Hz) Current- 13.4 A (7.8A) Power- 1610W (1800W)

3.5 Dimensions (L x W x H)

Refer to Figure 3.5.1 Patriot 25E for an illustration.

21 x 32.5 x 12 inches (53 x 83 x 31 cm)

3.3 Weight

Unpacked- 85 pounds (39 kg) packed- 90 pounds (41 kg)

3.4 Electrical requirements

INFORMATION: Refer to the serial plate located on the rear of the laminator for specific electrical ratings applicable to the unit.

Serial plate

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Figure 3.5.1 Patriot 25E

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32.5 in. (83 cm)

12 in.

(31 cm)

21 in.

(53 cm)

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4.0 Installation

This section will guide you through the installation process of the laminator.

INFORMATION: Shipping damage should be brought to the immediate attention of the delivering carrier.

4.1 Setting up the laminator

Place the Patriot 25E on a stable flat surface capable

of supporting at least 95 lbs. (45kgs).

The surface should be at least 30 inches high to assure comfortable positioning during operation.

2. The laminator should be positioned to allow exiting

film to drop freely to the floor.

CAUTION: Accumulation of laminate immediately behind the laminator as it exits the equipment may cause the film to wrap around the pull rollers, resulting in a “jammed” condition.

3. Avoid locating the laminator near sources of heat or

cold. Avoid positioning the laminator in the direct path of forced heated or cooling air.

INFORMATION: This effects the performance of the heating system and could result in poor output quality.

4. Connect the attachment plug provided with the

laminator to a suitably grounded outlet only.

CAUTION: Too high or too low of an operating position can lead to serious bodily injury.

All four rubber support feet should be positioned

completely on the supporting surface.

CAUTION: The laminator is a heavy piece of equipment and may cause injury if it falls and/ or require extensive repair work.

The supporting surface may also be large enough to hold the material being laminating.

Refer to Section 3.4 Electrical requirements

CAUTION: A void connecting other equipment to the same branch circuit to which the laminator is connected. This may result in sporadic tripping of circuit breaker or blowing fuses.

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4.2 Know your laminator

This section will assist you in understanding what and where items are when referred to in this manual.

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Drive

side

Feed

guide

Table

interlock

latch

Idler

Front

Safety shield

Feed table

Film supply

Rear

Cabinets

Core

grips

Control

side

Control

panel

Heat

rollers

Rear

slitter

Power

cord

Pull

rollers

Film web

Serial plate

On/ Off switch

Circuit breaker (under)

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5.0 Operation

This section covers the components of the laminator, the control panel, the feed table, supply shaft, film alignment, film loading and threading, film tension, starting an application, speed guide, helpful hints and important points to remember.

5.1 Components on the laminator

Refer to Section 4.2 Know your laminator

(1) POWER ON/ OFF: Located at the back of the left

side cabinet. When set to the “I” position, applies power to the laminator. When set to the “O” position, removes power to the laminator.

(5) FEED GUIDE: The feed guide permits alignment of the item(s) to be laminated and is used to keep longer items straight.

The feed guide may also be used to feed smaller items side by side by positioning the guide towards the center of the feed table and placing the smaller items against each side of the feed guide as they are being introduced to the nip point of the heat rollers.

To position the adjustable guide, loosen the knob on the top of the guide, slide it to the desired position and tighten the knob to secure in place.

(6) HEAT ROLLERS: Silicone rubber coated steel tubes. Used to heat the laminating film and compress the film to the items being laminated. Heat is provided by an internal infrared element. The heat rollers are motor driven for ease of loading new film.

(2) SAFETY SHIELD: Prevents entanglement, entrapment and inadvertent contact with the heat rollers.

INFORMATION: The laminator will operate only when the safety shield is located in the fully down position. Power to the motor is removed when the safety shield is in the raised position.

(3) FEED T ABLE: The feed table is used to position

items for lamination.

INFORMATION: The laminator will operate only when the feed table is installed and the table interlock latch is properly engaged.

WARNING: Avoid contact with the heat rollers. Direct contact with the heat rollers can burn you.

(7) IDLER BAR: The idler bars, located near each

supply roll, are used to direct the film to the heat rollers. The bottom idler is movable to ease film loading.

(4) T ABLE INTERLOCK LA TCH: Used to lock the feed table into position and activate an interlock switch. This interlock latch is located on the underside of the feed table on the drive side from the front operating position. The table can not be removed without retracting the latch

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