GBC 3064WF User Manual

GBC 3064WF Operation Manual

GBC 3064WF

INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL

Part Number: 930-131, Rev A.

ENG Operating Instructions

F Mode d'Emploi

Part Number: 930-131.REV.10-17-05

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E Instrucciones de Operación

GBC 3064WF Operation Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Description
Cover

Legal Disclaimer
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions
Important Safeguards

General
Electrical
Service

Warranty
Specifications
Pre- Installation
Installation
Control Guide
Power ON/OFF

Control Panel

LCD Display
Display Reset Switch
Display
Main Switch (TOP Heater)
Display
Main Switch (Bottom Heater)
Fan Switch
Main Roller (Up / Down)
Pull Roller (Up / Down)
Laminator main Control Switch
Machine Power On Light
Laminator Directional Motion
Control Switch
Laminator Speed Control

Features Guide

Emergency-Stop Buttons
Media Tray Table
Rewind Take up
Swing out Film Unwind Shaft
Unwind / Rewind Combo
Rewind Take Up
Removable Chill Idler
Upper Tension Idler
Lower Tension Idler
Pull Rollers
Heated Main Rollers
Table Idler
Main On / Off Switch
Swing around Control
Panel Arm
Control Panel Box
Electric Safety Beam
Nip Pressure Adjustment
Pull roll Lift handle
Main Roller Lift Handle
Pull Role Clutch Adjustment Knob

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Description
Sequence of Operations

Operating Instructions

Film Loading and Threading
Load a Roll of Film
Webbing Thermal Film using

Threading Card

Webbing PSA Film / Mount Adhesive

Using Threading Card
Start Laminating
Method for Tacking new Film to

Existing Film
To Unweb The Laminator
Clearing a Film Jam (Wrap– Up)

Applications

Tips for Pre-Coating Boards
Tips for Mounting Pre-Coated Boards
Tips for Single Sided Laminatio n
Tips for Creating a Decal
Tips for Mounting a Decal
Thermal Encapsulation
AccuShield™

Speed/Temperature Control

The Art of Laminat i on

Basic Rules
Film Tension
Heat
Output

Maintenance

Trouble Shooting Guide

Service Agreement

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

YOUR SAFETY AS WELL AS THE SAFETY OF
OTHERS IS IMPORTANT TO GBC. IN THIS
INSTRUCTION MANU AL AND ON THE PROD UCT,
YOU WILL FIND IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES
REGARDING THE PRODUCT. READ THESE
MESSAGES CAREFULLY. READ ALL OF THE
INSTRUCTIONS AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE.

THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL PRECEDES
EACH SAFETY MESSAGE IN THIS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL. THE SYMBOL
INDICATES A POTENTIAL PERSONAL
SAFETY HAZARD TO YOU OR OTHERS.
THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS ARE
FOUND UPON THIS PRODUCT.

ADVERTENCIA

Riesgo de choque
eléctrico
No abra:
Adentro no hay
piezas reparables
por el usuario.
Mantenimiento
solamente por

personal calificado

Attention

Risque de
Secousseélectrique.
Ne pas ouvrir.
Pas de pièces
réparables par
l'utilisateur.
Entretien
seulement par
personnel qualifié.

THIS SAFETY MESSAGE MEANS THAT YOU
COULD BE SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED IF YOU
OPEN THE PRODUCT AND EXPOSE YOURSELF
TO HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE.

ADVERTENCIA

RODILLOS
CALIENTES.
PUNTO DE
PINCHAMIENTO.
Mantener manos y
ropa a distancia.

Attention

ROULEAUX
CHAUDS.
POINT DE
PINCEMENT.
Tenir mains et
vêtements à
l'écart.

THIS SAFETY MESSAGE MEANS THAT YOU
COULD BE BURNED AND YOUR FINGERS COULD
BE TRAPPED AND CRUSHED IN THE HOT
ROLLERS. CLOTHING, JEWELRY AND LONG
HAIR COULD BE CAUGHT IN THE ROLLERS AND
PULL YOU INTO THEM.

ADVERTENCIA

NAVAJA FILOSA.
Mantener manos y

dedos a distancia.

Attention

LAME
COUPANTE.

Tenir mains et
doigts à l'écart.

THIS SAFETY MESSAGE MEANS THAT YOU
COULD CUT YOURSELF IF YOU ARE NOT
CAREFUL.

WARNING: THIS SAFETY ALERT
SYMBOL PRECEDES EACH SAFETY
MESSAGE IN THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL. THE SYMBOL INDICATES A
POTENTAL PERSONAL SAFETY HAZARD
TO YOU OR OTHERS.

WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
SERVICE OR REPAIR THE 3064 WF
LAMINATOR.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE
LAMINATOR TO AN ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY OR ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE
LAMINATOR UNTIL YOU HAVE
COMPLETELY READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS. MAINTAIN THESE
INSTRUCTIONS IN A CONVENIENT
LOCATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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

personnel.

Avertissement

HOT ROLLS.
PINCH POINT.

Keep hands and
clothing away.

Avertissement

SHARP BLADE.
Keep hands and

clothing away.

Avertissement

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

General:

Keep hands, long hair, loose clothing, and articles such as
necklaces or ties away from the front of the heat and pull
rollers to avoid entanglement and entrapment.

The heat rollers can reach temperatures over 300
Avoid contact with the heat rollers during operation or shortly
after power has been removed from the laminator.

Keep hands and fingers away from the path of the sharp film
cutter blade located at the film exit.

Do not use the laminator for other than its intended purpose.
Avoid moving the Laminator on uneven floor surfaces. Never

tilt the laminator.
Do not defeat or remove electrical and mechanical safety

equipment such as interlocks, shields and guards.
Do not insert objects unsuitable for laminating or expose the

equipment to liquids.

Electrical:

The Laminator should be connected only to a source of power
as indicated in these instructions and on the serial plate located
on the rear of the laminator. Contact an electrician should the
attachment plug provided with the Laminator not match the
receptacles at your location.

Do not operate the Laminator with a damaged power supply
cord or attachment plug, upon occurrence of a malfunction, or
after the laminator has been damaged. Contact GBC’s
Technical Service Department or your dealer/distributor for
assistance.

Service:

Perform only the ro utine main tenanc e proce dures referre d to in
these instructions

Disconnect the plug from the receptacle and contact GBC’s
Technical Department or your dealer/distributor when one or
more of the following has occurred.

• The power supply cord or attachment plug is damaged.

• Liquid has been spilled into the laminator.

• The laminator is malfunctioning after being mishandled.

• The laminator does not operate as described in these

WARNING: TO GUARD AGAINST INJURY
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED IN
INSTALLATION AND USE OF THE
LAMINATOR.

o

F (150oC).

WARNING: THE RECEPTACLE MUST BE
LOCATED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND
EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE
OR REPAIR THE LAMINATOR

instructions.

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WARRANTY

Limited 90- Day Warranty

GBC warrants to the original purchaser for a period of ninety
days on labor and one year on parts after installation that this
laminator is free from defects in workmanship and material
under normal use and service. GBC’s obligation under this
limited warranty is limited to replacement or repair, at GBC’s
option, of any part found defective by GBC without charge for
material or labor.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY
EXCLUDED. ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR PROM ISES
INCONSISTENT WITH, OR IN ADDITION TO, THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY ARE UNAUTHORIZED AND
SHALL NOT BE BINDING UPON GBC. IN NO EVENT
SHALL GBC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
WHETHER OR NOT FO RESEEABLE.

SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Speed Up to 20 fpm (5.5 mpm) MAX
Maximum Temperature 300oF (149oC)
Maximum Mounting

Thickness
Maximum Film Width 64 in. (162.5 cm)
Dimensions (W x D x H) Unit alone: (Uncrated)

Weight

Electrical Requirements Refer to the serial plate located on the rear of the laminator for the specific electrical rating applicable

Agency Approval cULus
Voltage 220 V, 60 Hz
Current 32 A
Power 7000 W
Phase Single
FCC NOTE

1 in. (25.4 mm) Max.

86in. x 34.5in. x 57in.
(218cm x 88cm x 145cm.)

Depth of 3064 WF is 44 in (112 cm) with tables in up position.
Unit alone: 1500 lbs. (680 Kgs.).

Shipping: 1700 lbs. (771 Kgs.).

to the unit.

FCC Class A Notice - Notification pour les Etats-Unis
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiated radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Canada Class A Notice - Avis Canada, Classe A

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Modifications

Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by General Binding Corporation may
void the authority granted to the user by the FCC and/or by Industry Canada to operate this
equipment.

Toutes modifications apportées à ce dispositif et non approuvées par General Binding Corporation
annuleront le droit accordé à l'utilisateur par le FCC et/ou par Industrie Canada de faire fonctionner
cet équipement.

This limited warranty shall be void if the laminator has been
misused; mishandled; damaged by negligence, by accident,
during shipment, or due to exposure to extreme conditions;
repaired, altered, moved, or installed by anyone other than GBC
or its authorized agents; or if incompatible film was used.
GBC’s obligation under this limited warranty does not include
routine maintenance, cleaning, adjustment, normal cosmetic or
mechanical wear, or freight charges.

Without limiting the generality of the previous paragraph,
GBC’s obligation under this limited warranty does not include:

1. Damage caused to the rollers by knives, razors, or other

sharp tools: by any foreign objects falling into the working
area of the laminator; or by cleaning the laminator with
solutions or materials that harm its surfaces;

2. Damage caused by adhesives; nor

3. Damage caused by lifting, tilting or attempting to position

the laminator other than rolling it on it s castors across even
surfaces.

FOR EUROPEAN UNION RESIDENTS ONLY: This
guarantee does not affect the legal rights which consumers have
under applicable national legislation governing the sale of
consumer goods.

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PRE-INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

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

2. With assistance, carefully roll the laminator into position over flat and even su rfaces.

3. The laminator should be positioned to allow exiting film to flow freely to the floor or a work table. 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.

4. Avoid locating the laminator near sources of heat or cold. Avoid locating the laminator in the direct path of forced,

heated or cooled air.

5. Once the laminator has been properly positioned, lock the castors in place. Locking the castors prevent the machine

from rolling during set up, operation or servicing.

6. Connect the attachment plug provided with the laminator to a suitably grounded outlet. Avoid connecting other

equipment to the same branch circuit to which the laminator is connected, as this may result in nuisance tripping of
circuit breakers or blowing fuses.

Note: Machine must be leveled to ensure best performance. Level the machine by lowering both the main and pull rolls.

Lay A level on top of the main and pull rolls. Then, check level from main roll to pull roll on right and left side of the
roll. Finally, check by placing the level diagonally across lower main to lower pull rolls.

Before a 3064 Laminator can be installed, ensure the
following requirements are met:

1. Are doorways and hallways wide enough for the

laminator to be moved to the installation site?

2. Is there ample room for the laminator?

• A work area must be established that allows for

operation in both the front and rear of the
laminator and provides space for efficient
material flow.

3. Is the environment appropriate for the laminator?

• The laminator requires a clean, dust and vapor

free environment to operate properly.

• Avoid locating the laminator near sources of heat

or cold. Avoid locating the laminator in the direct
path of forced, heated or cooled air.

CAUTION: Air flow can cause uneven heating /
cooling of the rollers and result in poor output
quality.

4. Have you contacted a certified electrician to wire the

receptacle and ensure that adequate power is being
supplied, having the appropriate capacity, over
current protection and safety lockouts available?

GBC 3064 WF Requires:

• 220V at 60Hz with 32 amps single phase.

• Nema 6-50 R 50 A 250 V Receptacle

This Machine is supplied with a Nema 6-50 male
Plug

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CONTROL GUIDE

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{b}. Control Switches

∧ - When Pressed Increases the Temperature
∨ - When Pressed Decreases the Temperature

Figure 5

A. Power ON/OFF (I/O):

Located at the back left of the machine applies power to the
laminator. The control panel display will illuminate when
position marked “I” is pushed. The Off position, marked “O”
removes po wer from the laminator.

B. Control Panel (Figure 5)

1. Main Roll Nip Pressure relevant pressure in percentage:

2. Top Roll Display

• Displays Temperature in “

(Both Set Temperature and Current Temperature)

• LED Marked “

• LED Marked “

o

in “

F”

• LED Marked “Ready” illuminates when set temperature is

reached.

{a}. Control Switches:

- When Pressed Increases the Temperature

⌃

- When Pressed Decreases the Temperature

MEAS- Press and Hold to Display Current Top Roller

Temperature

3. Main Switch (TOP Heater): When pressed to the
Position turns On the top heater, when pressed to the
Position turns Off the top heater.

4. Bottom Roll Display

• D isplays Temperatu re in “

(Both set Temperature and Current Temperature when
MEAS switch is pressed)

• LED Marked “

• L ED Marked “°F” if Illu minated indicates Te mperature readin g

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in “

F”

• LED Marked “Ready” illuminates when set temperature is

reached.

MEAS- Press and Hold to Display Current Bottom Roller
Temperature

o

C” if Illuminated indicates reading in “oC “

o

F” if Illuminated indicates Temperature reading

o

C” if Illuminated indicates reading in “oC”

o

C “or “oF” of the Top Heater

o

C” or “oF” of the Bottom Heater

MEAS-Press and Hold to Display Current Bottom Roller
Temperature

5. Main Switch (Bottom Heater): When pressed to the
position turns On the bottom heater, when pressed to the

position turns Off the bottom heater.

6. Fan Switch: Switches cooling fan ON / OFF

7. Laminator Main Control Switch: Switches the

laminator between “RUN” and “STOP” modes.

8. Machine Power On Light: Green light illuminated –
Machine On.

9. Laminator Direction Mot ion Control Switch: Controls the
forward and rearward movement of the laminator.

10. Laminator Speed Control:

Regulates the speed of laminator feed.

• Outer Sca l e in Feet/Minute.

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FEATURES GUIDE

FEATURES GUIDE (DETAILED DESCRIPTIO N)

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Refer to the following pages for detailed information on the above Features

Figure 1

A

EMERGENCY STOP BUTTONS

(Fig. 1– Item A)

Four emergency stop buttons are available on
the Laminator on the top four corners of the
Laminator.

To engage Emergency -stop butto n, Pres s any
emergency -stop safety push button to stop
the roller movement

To disengage, turn the push butt on clockwise
after the emergency condition has been
resolved.

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B

C

Figure 2

Figure 3

B

A

C

D

B

F

E

C

Figure 4

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Media Tables: (Fig. 2C & 3C)
On both the Front Media & Rear Media tables,
the safety interlock switch will not allow the
Laminator to operate at full speed unless the
tables are properly installed.

The Media tables are used to position items for
Lamination. There are two media tables on the
machine one on the front & one on the rear of
the Laminator. The Front Media table
incorporates an Idler on the leading edge of the
table. This is used for roll to roll applications
during lamination

Note:

The Laminator will operate only when the
Media Table and Media Table Latch are
Properly Installed.

The Accessories Include:

1. Straight Slitter: Used for slitting the

media after lamination -- Rear Table.
(Fig. 3 – Item B)

2. Feed Guide: Used for guiding Media

through the laminator (Fig. 2B)

3. Pressure Plate: Used for guiding stock

and ensuring a wrinkle free feed into the
roller Nip. (Fig 2A)

Rewind Take up: (Fig. 3 – Item A)
This machine has one dedicated rewind film
take up positioned on the lower back of the
machine

Swing out Film Unwind Shaft: (Fig. 4C)
Swing out film unwind sha ft is used to provide
tension to materials going into the lamination
roles. The unwind is located on the lower front
of laminator. (Fig. 4 – Item C)

The swing out unwind shaft brake knob varies
the tension. (Fig. 4E)

Unwind / Rewind Combo: (Fig. 4 & 5)
There are three unwind/rewind combo shafts,
Two Top Combo Unwind/Rewind shafts, one
on the top front and one on the top back of the
machine (Fig. 5A) and the third combo
unwind/rewind shaft is located below the front
table (Fig. 4B).

Unwind / rewind combo shafts can be used as a
standard swing out unwind for material supply
or be used as a rewind for liners and final
products.

The conversion from unwind to rewind just
requires the release of the upper brake adjust
knob (Fig. 4D) and tightening the rewind
adjustment knob. (Fig. 4F)

CAUTION: When using the combo unwind /
rewind shaft as a rewind, the upper brake
adjust knob (Fig. 4D) must be released to
limit the load on the motor, and wear & tear
on the machine.

The film shaft clutch is then engaged to the turn
with the motor to wind up film.