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56FM Laminator
INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
Document Number: 930-123 REV: - REV DATE: 11-24-04
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. Safety
General Safety ........................................................1-1
Electrical Safety ......................................................1-2
2. Warranty
Limited 90-Day Warranty ...........................................1
3. Specifications
Prior to Installation .......................................................
Installation ....................................................................
FCC Note ................................................................ 3-2
4. Installation
Prior to Installation ..................................................4-1
Installation ...............................................................4-1
5. Feature Guide
Front of Laminator ...................................................5-1
Thermal Film Supply Shaft ................................5-1
PSA Film Supply Shaft .......................................5-1
Top Idler Bar .......................................................5-1
Release Liner Take-up .......................................5-1
Heat Pressure Rollers ........................................ 5-2
Nip Point ............................................................ 5-2
Safety Shield ...................................................... 5-2
Feed Table ......................................................... 5-2
Table Interlock Latch ..................................... 5-2
Bottom Idler Bar ................................................ 5-2
Bottom Film Supply Shaft ................................ 5-2
Pull rollers .......................................................... 5-2
Roller Pressure Handle ..................................... 5-2
Control Panel ..................................................... 5-3
Film Web ............................................................ 5-3
Film and Take-up Tension Adjustment Knobs ... 5-4
Foot Switch ........................................................ 5-4
Power Switch ..................................................... 5-4
Emergency Stop Button .................................... 5-4
Core Adaptors .................................................. 5-4
General Webbing Instructions ........................... 6-6
Webbing Thermal Films ..................................... 6-6
Webing AccuShield™ Film ................................ 6-8
Webbing PSA Films ........................................... 6-9
Tacking New Film to Existing Film ........................6-1
Decaling In Two Passes With PSA Films ..............6-12
Mounting ...............................................................6-14
Pre-Treating Boards With PSA Film .................. 6-14
Mounting and Overlamination ............................... 6-14
Thermal and Pouch Boards ..............................6-14
Film Alignment And Tension .................................6-16
Film Alignment ..................................................6-16
Film Tension ......................................................6-16
Testing the Web ................................................ 6-16
Clearing a Film Jam (Wrap-up) ............................. 6-17
Lamination Guide .................................................. 6-18
7. Operator Maintenance
Caring for the 56FM Laminator ............................... 7-1
Cleaning The Rollers ........................................... 7-1
Troubleshooting ......................................................7-2
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6. Operation
General Operation ...................................................6-1
Standby Mode ....................................................6-1
Setting Jobs Into Memory ..................................6-1
Removing and Installing the Chill Idler .................. 6-2
Loading Film ........................................................... 6-2
Removing and Installing the Safety Shield ............ 6-3
Removing and Installing the Feed Table ................ 6-4
Loading Film Onto the Supply Shafts .................... 6-4
Loading Films with a Threading Card .................... 6-6
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ADVERTENCIA
!
ATTENTION!
CAUTION
!
RODILLOS
CALIENTES.
PUNTO DE
PINCHAMIENTO.
Mantener manos y
ropa a distancia.
RO
ULEAUX
CHAUDS.
POINT DE
PINCEMENT.
Te
nir mains et
vêtements à l'écart.
HOT ROLLS.
PINCH POINT.
Keep hands and
clothing away.
ADVERTENCIA
!
Riesgo de choque
eléctrico
No abra:
Adentro no hay
piezas reparables
por el usuario.
Mantenimiento
solamente por
personal calificado.
ATTENTION
!
Risque de
secousse
électrique.
Ne pas ouvrir:
Pas de pièces
réparables par
l'utilisateur.
Entretien
seulement par
personnel qualifié.
WARNING
!
Electrical shock
hazard.
Do not open.
No user
serviceable
parts inside.
Refer servicing to
qualified service
personnel.
ADVERTENCIA
!
ATTENTION!
CAUTION!
NAVAJA FILOSA.
Mantener manos y
dedos a distancia.
LAME COUPANTE.
Te
nir mains et
doigts à l'écart.
SHARP BLADE.
Keep hands and
clothing away.
1. SAFETY
Your safety, as well as the safety of others is
important. Before you install or use the laminator,
read and follow all the safety notices carefully in
this chapter. In this instruction manual, and on the
laminator, you will find important safety notices
regarding the laminator. Read all of the instructions
and save these instructions for further use.
The safety alert symbol precedes each
safety notice in this manual. The symbol indicates a
potential personal safety hazard to you or others, as
well as laminator or property damage.
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This safety notice means that you could cut yourself
if you are not careful.
WARNINGS:
This safety alert symbol indicates a potential
electrical shock. It warns you to not open the
laminator and expose yourself to hazardous voltage.
The following warnings are found on the 56FM
laminator.
This safety notice means that you could be seriously
hurt or killed if you open the laminator and expose
yourself to hazardous voltage.
This safety notice means that you could be burned
and your fingers and hands could be trapped and
crushed in the rollers. Clothing, jewelry and long hair
could be caught in the rollers and pull you into them.
Do not attempt to service or repair the laminator.
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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.
To guard against injury, the following safety
•
precautions must be observed when installing and
using the laminator.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe bodily damage or death.
GENERAL SAFETY
Keep hands, long hair, loose clothing, and articles
•
such as necklaces or ties, away from the front of
the rollers to avoid entanglement and entrapment
Do not use the laminator for other than its
•
intended purpose.
The heat rollers can reach temperatures of
•
300 °F (167 °C). Avoid contact with the heat rollers
during operation and after the laminator has been
turned off.
Do not place the laminator on an uneven surface.
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An unstable surface may cause the laminator to
fall resulting in serious bodily injury. Avoid quick
stops, excessive force and uneven floor surfaces
when moving the laminator.
Do not defeat or remove electrical and mechanical
•
safety equipment such as interlocks, shields or
guards.
Do not insert objects unsuitable for lamination or
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expose the equipment to liquids.
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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.
WARNING: Do not attempt to service or
repair the laminator. Failure to observe this warning
could result severe personal injury or death.
Disconnect the plug from the receptacle and contact
your dealer/distributor when one or more of the
following has occurred.
The power supply cord or attachment plug is
•
damaged.
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Liquid has been spilled into the laminator.
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The laminator is malfunctioning after being
•
mishandled.
The laminator does not operate as described
•
in these instructions.
CAUTION: The receptacle must be located
near the equipment and easily accessible.
Disconnect the attachment plug from the receptacle
to which it is connected and keep the power supply
cord in your possession while moving the laminator.
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2. WARRANTY
LIMITED 90-DAY WARRANTY
The Manufacturer 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. The Manufacturer’s obligation
under this limited warranty is limited to replacement
or repair, at the Manufacturer’s option, of any part
found defective by the Manufacturer 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 PROMISES INCONSISTENT WITH, OR IN
ADDITION TO, THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE
UNAUTHORIZED AND SHALL NOT BE BINDING
UPON THE MANUFACTURER. IN NO EVENT
SHALL THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR
ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, WHETHER OR NOT FORESEEABLE.
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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
the Manufacturer or its authorized agents; or if
incompatible film was used. The Manufacturer’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, the Manufacturer’s obligation under this
limited warranty does not include:
Damage to the rollers caused by knives, razors,
1.
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;
Damage caused by adhesives; nor
2.
Damage caused by lifting, tilting or attempting to
3.
position the laminator other than rolling it on its
casters across even surfaces.
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3. SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Speed
Variable
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Fixed – Safety shield removed
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Dimensions
Width
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Height
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Depth
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Weight
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Electrical Requirements
Voltage
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Current
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Power
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U.S. Receptacle
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1 to 9 fpm (0.3 to 4 mpm)
3 fpm (0.9 mpm)
69 in (170 cm)
54 in (140 cm)
30 in (76.4 cm)
300 lbs. (136 kg)
220 V 60 Hz
18 Amps
4000 W
NEMA 6-30R
69 (170)
Fig. 3-1. 56FM Dimensions. (Shown in inches (cm).)
54 (140)
30 (76.4)
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FCC 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 radiate 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/her own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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This Class A digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
(Cet appareil numérique de las Classe A est
conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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4. INSTALLATION
56FM
This chapter describes how to install the laminator.
There are no operator serviceable parts to the
laminator other than periodic cleaning. Refer to the
Operator Maintenance
WARNING: Do not attempt to service or
repair the laminator. Failure to observe this warning
could result severe personal injury or death.
Disconnect the plug from the receptacle and contact
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 instructions.
chapter.
4.
Connect the attachment plug provided with the
laminator to a suitably grounded outlet only.
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.
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
Inspect the package for damage. Shipping damage
should be brought to the immediate attention of the
delivering carrier.
INSTALLATION
To set up the laminator for the first time:
Place the laminator on an even floor capable of
1.
supporting the weight of the laminator loaded
with films and any other materials.
The laminator should be located so that exiting
2.
film drops freely to the floor or to a table that is
lower than the exit point of the laminator.
Accumulation of laminate immediately behind the
laminator as it exits the equipment may cause
the film to wrap around the rollers, jamming the
laminator.
Avoid locating the laminator near sources of heat
3.
or cold.
The laminator should not be in the direct path of
forced heated or cooled air.
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5. FEATURE GUIDE
This chapter identifies the main components of the 56FM laminator. The laminator is mounted to a floor stand that
has locking castor wheels.
Thermal film supply
shaft position
Top idler bar
Heat pressure rollers
Safety shield
Release liner take-up
PSA film supply shaft
Roller pressure handle
Control panel
Feed table
Bottom film supply
shaft
Foot switch
Fig. 5-1. Component Identification from Front of the 56FM Laminator.
FRONT OF LAMINATOR
THERMAL FILM SUPPLY SHAFT
Holds the thermal film supply on the laminator. It
is set up in the front position. One supply shaft is
provided with the laminator that is used for thermal
or PSA films.
PSA FILM SUPPLY SHAFT
Holds the PSA film supply on the laminator. It is set
up in the rear position as shown in Fig. 5-1.
TOP IDLER BAR
The idler bar directs the film to the roller. It assists in
keeping the film flat on the heat rollers.
RELEASE LINER TAKE-UP
Rewinds the release liner of pressure sensitive (PSA)
films. The core is supplied with the laminator.
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HEAT PRESSURE ROLLERS
Two silicone coated steel rollers heat the laminating
film and press the heated film to the items being
laminated. Heat is provided by an internal heating
element. Each roller is heated independently.
NIP POINT
(Not shown.) The point at which the top and bottom
heat rollers come into contact and the point at which
the items for lamination are introduced into the
laminator.
SAFETY SHIELD
The safety shield prevents entanglement,
entrapment, and inadvertent contact with the rollers.
The laminator will operate in the continuous
mode only when the safety shield is located in
the fully locked position. The foot switch operates
the rollers at 3 fpm (0.9 mpm). The safety shield is
removed only when you load films or clear jams.
BOTTOM IDLER BAR
(Not shown) The idler bar directs the film to the roller.
It assists in keeping the film flat on the heat rollers.
BOTTOM FILM SUPPLY SHAFT
Holds the film or kraft paper on the laminator.
PULL ROLLERS
(Not shown.) These motor-driven rollers pull the film
through the laminator. Located towards the back of
the laminator.
ROLLER PRESSURE HANDLE
WARNING: Keep your fingers and hands
away from the heat rollers and nip point. Failure to
observe this warning could result in severe personal
injury.
FEED TABLE
Used to position items for laminating and mounting.
Table Interlock Latch
Table latch
Fig. 5-2. Table Interlock Latch Under the Table.
The interlock latch locks the feed table into position
and activates an interlock switch. The laminator will
not operate in the continuous mode when the
table is removed or the latch is retracted.
Fig. 5-3. Roller Pressure Adjustment.
The roller pressure handle adjusts the amount of
roller pressure needed for various laminating and
mounting applications. Two main function settings
are provided.
Mounting – Used to bond prints to rigid supports
such as mounting boards. Thickness range is 1/8
to 1/2 in. (3.2 to 12.7 mm). The 1/2 in. setting is the
widest opening between the pressure rollers and
takes pressure off the rollers. This setting is used
when installing new rolls of film. When the laminator
is not in use, put the handle in this position.
Laminating – Used to adhere materials in single or
multiple layers. The three positions are low, medium,
and high pressure.
IMPORTANT: Use a pressure setting that is
appropriate for the material you are laminating or
mounting.
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BOTTOM TEMP.
TOP TEMP.
FAN
REV
MEAS
MOTOR
STOP
RUN
SPEED
ST-BY
MEM
JOB
READY
WAIT
AUTO-OFF
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CONTROL PANEL
Top heat
roller
temperature
Bottom
heat roller
temperature
Fig. 5-4. Control Panel.
Display – Provides the laminator’s status.
Temperature of top heat roller.
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Display
Feed speed
Job number
Operating
status
MOTOR – STOP and RUN
Press the STOP button to stop the laminator.
Press and release the RUN button for continuous
running.
WARNING: Keep your fingers and hands
away from the nip point (the point where the heat
rollers meet). Failure to observe this warning could
result in severe personal injury.
ST-BY – Press to put the laminator into the stand by
mode. Use this whenever the laminator will not be
used for an hour or more.
MEAS
– Measure. Press the button to display the
current temperature of each heat roller. Temperature
is indicated in the display.
REV
– Reverse. Press and hold the button to reverse
the direction of the rollers. Release the button to
stop.
FAN
– Turns the cooling fan on and off to cool the
cooling idler and the film. Not used for PSA films or
when mounting items.
Temperature of bottom heat roller.
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Speed of the feed.
•
Operating status – READY, WAIT, or
•
AUTO-OFF. READY means the laminator has
reached the set temperatures and is ready
for laminating or mounting. WAIT means the
laminator is not up to the set temperatures.
AUTO-OFF means the laminator is in the
stand-by mode.
TOP TEMP
– Press the up or down arrows to set
the temperature of the top roller. The range is room
temperature to 300 °F (up to 150 °C).
BOTTOM TEMP – Press the up or down arrows to
set the temperature of the bottom roller. The range is
room temperature to 300 °F (up to 150 °C)
JOB
number. Set ups can be saved to job numbers.
SPEED
speed. Adjustable from 1 to 9 feet per minute (fpm)
(0.3 to 3 mpm).
– Press the up or down arrows to select a job
– Press the up or down arrows to set the
FILM WEB
(Not shown.) The path the laminating film and/or
mounting film mounted on the machine takes
through the machine.
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FILM AND TAKE-UP TENSION ADJUSTMENT
K
NOBS
Allows the operator to increase or decrease film web
and release liner tension as needed to reduce curl
and wrinkles.
FOOT SWITCH
Starts and stops the laminator when pressed and
released. When the safety shield is removed, use the
foot switch to move the rollers forward.
POWER SWITCH
Emergency stop button
CORE ADAPTORS
Take-up shaft
Core adaptor
Supply shaft
Gripper
Fig. 5-6. Core Adaptors on Film and Take-up Shafts.
The core adaptors on the supply shafts hold the rolls
of film on the shafts to prevent side to side shifting.
Grippers on the supply shaft adaptors ensure proper
tension on the film or take-up. The adaptor is held in
place with a screw.
The release liner take-up core adaptors are held in
place by friction.
Power switch
Fig. 5-5. Power Switch and Emergency Stop Button.
The power switch is located at the back of the
laminator. Press the “I” on the switch to turn it on.
The off position, marked “0”, turns the laminator off.
EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON
Press to stop the motor only in an emergency. Press
and turn clockwise to release.
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6. OPERATION
This chapter describes how to:
Operate the machine
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Load films (web the laminator)
•
Laminate items
•
Position the item(s) to be laminated or mounted
8.
on the feed table.
Push the item(s) squarely into the heat pressure
9.
roller nip point (where the two rollers meet).
Additional items can be laminated or mounted
without stopping and starting the laminator.
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Mount items
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GENERAL OPERATION
For thermal processes, the heat rollers need to be
brought up to the proper temperature before you
load films or run items through the laminator. If the
laminator will be idle for more than four hours, lower
the temperature of both rollers to 165 °F (75 °C).
For PSA films and mounting processes, remove the
chill idler. Refer to the Removing and Installing the
Chill Idler section in this chapter.
To run the laminator:
WARNING: Make sure the safety shield and
feed tray are in their proper positions and latched.
Your fingers and hands could be trapped and
crushed in the rollers. Clothing, jewelry, and long hair
could be caught in the rollers and pull you into them.
Turn the laminator On (I ) with the power switch
1.
located at the back of the laminator.
Load the desired film.
2.
Refer to the Loading Film section in this chapter.
Press the STOP button to stop the laminator
10.
when all of the items have completely exited the
rear of the laminator.
STANDBY MODE
Whenever the laminator is not being used for an
hour or more, it should be put in the standby mode.
AUTO-OFF appears on the LCD when the laminator
is in this mode. The heat roller temperature is
lowered to 176 °F (80 °C), if they were on.
The 56FM also automatically goes to standby
mode after 3 hours of inactivity. At this time, the
temperature is lowered to the standby setting. After
another hour of inactivity, the heat is turned off.
AUTO-OFF blinks on the LCD.
To take the laminator out of standby mode, press the
ST-BY button. If the heat was lowered or turned off,
you will have to wait until READY is displayed on the
control panel.
IMPORTANT: Whenever the laminator will be idle
for an hour or more, set the roller pressure handle to
Release.
To put the laminator in standby:
Do one of the following.
3.
For thermal processes, set the desired
a.
temperature and wait until READY
appears on the display.
For PSA processes, set the temperature
b.
to the lowest settings.
Set the roller pressure handle for the thickness of
4.
the item that is to be laminated or mounted.
Set the desired speed.
5.
Press the RUN button.
6.
The rollers will begin to turn.
For thermal processes, turn the cooling fan ON
7.
Press the ST-BY button on the control panel.
1.
Set the roller pressure handle to Release
2.
.
SETTING JOBS INTO MEMORY
Job settings can be saved into memory for easy
retrieval later.
To save a job into memory:
Press the JOB button to select a job number.
1.
Set the temperature and speed for the job
2.
application.
Press the MEM button.
3.
.
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE CHILL IDLER
Chill idler
Fig. 6-1. Chill Idler in the Laminator.
The chill idler must be removed when you are using
PSA films or mounting items. The chill idler is located
between the heat rollers and pull rollers.
WARNING: Hot surfaces and pinch points.
Keep fingers and hands away from the heat pressure
and pull rollers. Clothing, jewelry and long hair could
be caught in the rollers and pull you into them.
Failure to adhere to this warning could result in
serious personal injury.
LOADING FILM
The 56FM laminator runs poly-in pressure sensitive
adhesive (PSA) and thermal films. Poly-in means
the adhesive side of the film is on the inside of
the web. The shiny side of clear film must contact
the heat rollers. The dull side of the film contains
the adhesive. Use extreme caution when loading
delustered (matte) film as both sides appear dull.
Adhesive surface Polyester surface
To remove the chill idler:
Turn the laminator off.
1.
From the back of the laminator, lift the chill idler
2.
out of the laminator and place it where it cannot
be damaged or dropped.
Be careful to not damage the bearings on the
ends.
To install the chill idler:
Turn the laminator Off ( 0 )
1.
Clean the idler.
2.
Refer to the Operator Maintenance chapter.
Set the bearing ends of the idler in the bearing
3.
cradles.
Spin the idler to ensure that it rotates freely.
.
Adhesive surface Polyester surface
Fig. 6-2. Poly-in and Poly-out Films.
The laminator can perform three functions:
Laminating (encapsulating the item between
•
two layers of film)
Decaling (laminating and applying an adhesive
•
to the back of the item)
Mounting
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
The top and bottom rolls of laminating
•
film must be the same width and present
simultaneously.
A small amount of adhesive will squeeze
•
out during lamination. Hardened adhesive
deposits can damage the main rollers. To
avoid any damage, rotate the rollers at the
slowest speed if READY is not displayed
on the control panel. Refer to the Operator
Maintenance chapter for cleaning
instructions.
Always change the top and bottom supply
•
rolls at the same time. Near the end of each
roll of most laminating film is a label stating,
Warning – End of Roll. The appearance
of this label on either the top or bottom roll
requires that new rolls of film be installed as
soon as the item presently being laminated
completely exits the rear of the laminator. Do
not introduce any additional items into the
laminator when the warning label is visible.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE SAFETY SHIELD
Prior to loading film, the safety shield and feed table
need to be removed. The safety shield should not be
removed except to install films and when cleaning
the rollers. When the shield is off, the laminator will
not run in the continuous mode. Use the foot switch
to advance the rollers.
WARNING: Hot surfaces and pinch points.
Keep fingers and hands away from the heat pressure
and pull rollers when the laminator is running. Failure
to adhere to this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
Safety shield
latch
Adhesive will deposit on the rollers if:
One or both rolls of film are allowed to run
•
completely off its core.
Only one roll is used.
•
Different widths of rolls are loaded together.
•
Either roll is loaded with the adhesive side
•
against a roller.
There are two methods of loading film.
Using a threading card.
•
Tacking new film to existing film.
•
Fig. 6-3. Safety Shield and Latch.
To remove the shield:
Slide the safety shield latch to the right.
1.
Rotate the back edge of the shield forward.
2.
Lift the shield up and out of the laminator.
3.
To install the shield:
Set the front pins of the shield in the slots on the
1.
laminator.
Tilt the top edge backwards, ensuring that it
2.
seats in its guides on the sides.
Slide the latch to the left.
3.
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE FEED TABLE
The feed table should not be removed except to
install films. The laminator will not operate in the
continuous mode when the table is removed or the
latch is retracted. Refer to Fig. 6-4. for the following
instructions.
Table latch
Fig. 6-4. Feed Table Latch.
To remove the feed table:
Slide the feed table latch to the right.
1.
LOADING FILM ONTO THE SUPPLY SHAFTS
If you are replacing existing films, perform the
following first set of instructions, To remove
existing films. If you are loading film for the first
time, skip these instructions and start with the next
instructions, To load films onto the supply shafts.
These procedures are performed from the front of
the laminator.
To remove existing films:
Put the roller pressure handle to the Release
1.
position.
Cut the remaining top and bottom films just
2.
ahead of the pressure rollers.
Do not allow the remaining film to pass through
the laminator if there is any exposed liquefied or
tacky adhesive.
Pull the remaining film out the back of the
3.
laminator.
Lift the table upwards and away from the
2.
laminator.
To install the feed table:
Place the table on the laminator.
1.
Slide the feed table latch to the left.
2.
Remove the release liner from the take-up core
4.
by doing the following.
Lift the right end of the shaft out of its
a.
bearing cradle and then pull the hex end
out of the left side.
Unwind or cut the liner from the core. Do
b.
not damage or throw away the core.
Put the shaft, with the core, back on the
c.
laminator by inserting the left end (hex
end) in the drive on the left and then set
the bearing end into the cradle.
To remove the film supply shaft, lift the right end
5.
of the shaft out of its bearing cradle and then pull
the hex shaft out of the brake hub.
Do this for the top and bottom supply shafts.
Slide the core off the shaft and core adaptors.
6.
Twisting the shaft as you pull makes it easier to
extract it.
Clean the rollers and idlers if needed.
7.
See the Operator Maintenance chapter in this
manual.
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To load films onto the supply shafts:
If the supply shaft is on the laminator, remove it
1.
by lifting the right end out of its bearing cradle
and then pull the hex end out of the left side.
This applies to the top and bottom supply shafts.
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Center each supply roll on the shafts by doing
4.
the following.
Use a ruler to measure the distance
a.
between the left edge of the roll to the
brake hub support.
Slide the new roll on to the shaft and core
2.
adaptors, referring to Fig. 6-2 to determine how
the film unwinds from the roll.
Tip: Twisting the shaft in the opposite direction
as the grippers point as you push the roll makes
it easier to insert the shaft.
Use the set screws in the core adaptors to move
the adaptors if needed. They should be out
towards the ends of the film roll. The grippers
on the core adaptors should be pointing in the
opposite direction that the film unwinds from the
roll. See Fig. 6-6.
Supply shaft
Gripper
Take-up shaft
Core adaptor
Measure the distance between the right
b.
side of the roll to the bearing support
side. Shift the roll side to side to ensue
that it is centered on the shaft.
It is important that the edges of the films
c.
are aligned so that adhesive does not get
on the rollers.
Center the take-up core on its shaft.
5.
Adjust the brake tension of the supply and take
6.
up shafts if necessary.
A properly adjusted roll of film should not require
excessive force to turn by hand. Film tension
should be enough to introduce a minor amount
of drag as the film unrolls. The take up roll should
keep the release liner tight without excessive
pulling.
Refer to the Film Tension section in this chapter
for more information.
Fig. 6-5. Core Adaptors on the Shafts.
Gripper
Fig. 6-6. Direction of Core Adaptor Gripper on Poly-in Film.
Insert the hex end of the shaft into the brake hub
3.
on the left and then set the bearing end in its
cradle.
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Operating Instructions
LOADING FILMS WITH A THREADING CARD
The following procedures use a film threading card
that is sometimes provided with new rolls of film. If
one is not provided, a scrap piece of stiff cardboard
or poster board with a straight edge is suitable.
Either can be reused. Instructions are given for
thermal or PSA films. Prior to loading (webbing)
film, remove the safety shield and feed table. Refer
to Safety Shield Removal and Installation and Feed
Table Removal and Installation in this section.
GENERAL WEBBING INSTRUCTIONS
To prepare the laminator for webbing:
Load the film on the supply shafts as described
1.
in Loading Film Onto the Supply Shafts.
When webbing thermal films, the laminator
2.
should be turned on and at the proper
temperature for the selected film.
WEBBING THERMAL FILMS
Fig. 6-7. Web Configuration for Poly-in Thermal Films.
Set the roller pressure handle to the 1/2”
3.
Mounting position.
Fig. 6-8. Web Configuration for Poly-out Films.
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To web (load the films) the laminator with
thermal films:
Thread the top film under the top idler and drape
1.
the loose end over the top heat pressure roller so
that it extends a little past the bottom of the top
heat pressure roller.
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WARNING: Hot surfaces and pinch points.
Keep fingers and hands away from the heat pressure
and pull rollers when the laminator is running. Failure
to adhere to this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
Press the straight edge of the threading card into
4.
the two films at the nip (the point between the
two pressure rollers) until the card and films are
slightly past the nip.
Fig. 6-9. Top Film Draped Over Top Roller.
Thread the bottom film under the bottom idler
2.
and pull it up to about even with the top of the
top heat pressure roller without touching the
sticky laminating film.
Fig. 6-10. Bottom Film Stuck to Top Film.
While pulling evenly, carefully align the edges of
3.
the two films, and press them together.
It is important that the tension is even from one
end of the supply rolls to the other.
Fig. 6-11. Threading Card Pressed Into Films.
Move the roller pressure handle to where it
5.
applies pressure to the threading card.
Use the foot switch to run the laminator while
6.
guiding the threading card in until the rollers pull
the card on its own.
Release the card and ensure that both films and
7.
card are being pulled into the laminator.
The card will guide the film webs into the rollers.
Replace the safety shield and feed table.
8.
Refer to Safety Shield Removal and Installation
and Feed Table Removal and Installation in this
section.
Run enough laminate to reach the pull rollers.
4.
Thread the laminate over the top of the chill idler
5.
and up to the pull rollers.
Use the foot switch to run the laminator while
6.
carefully feeding the leading edge of the laminate
into the pull rollers.
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Stop the laminator when the threading card exits
7.
and cut off the card.
Check the film alignment and adjust the tension
8.
as needed.
See the Film Alignment section in this chapter.
WEBING ACCUSHIELD™ FILM
The threading card for webbing AccuShield film can
be any stiff print.
IMPORTANT: When starting to laminate, always
start the rollers BEFORE applying pressure to the
rollers to prevent AccuShield build up on the roller.
When stopping, release the pressure on the rollers
BEFORE stopping the motor.
Operating Instructions
Fig. 6-13. AccuShield Draped Over the Top Heat Roller.
Fig. 6-12. Configuration for AccuShield Film.
To web the laminator with AccuShield film:
Pull the film down, thread it under the idler bar
1.
and drape it over the top heat roller.
Press the straight edge of the threading card
2.
into the film at the nip (the point between the two
pressure rollers) until the card and film is slightly
past the nip.
The film should be wrapped around the leading
edge of the card.
Fig. 6-14. Threading Card Inserted Into the Film.
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Press the RUN button on the control panel.
3.
Move the roller pressure handle so that it applies
4.
pressure to the threading card and guide the
card into the machine until the rollers pull it on its
own.
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WARNING: Keep your fingers and hands away
from the nip point while the machine is running.
They could be trapped and crushed in the rollers.
Clothing, jewelry, and long hair could be caught in
the rollers and pull you into them.
Release the card and ensure that the film and
4.
card are being pulled into the laminator.
The card will guide the film into the rollers.
After the threading card exits the laminator, set
5.
the roller pressure handle to Release.
Press the STOP button.
6.
Separate the release liner from the card.
7.
Pull the film up to the take-up core and tape it to
8.
the core.
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WEBBING PSA FILMS
Refer to General Webbing Instructions before
performing the following procedure.
Note: These instructions are for webbing laminating
and mounting films for decaling. The top supply shaft
is used for laminating films and the bottom supply
shaft is used for mounting film or kraft paper. If you
are not applying mounting film to a laminate, kraft
paper should be used on the bottom supply shaft to
prevent adhesive from sticking to the rollers.
Replace the safety shield and feed table.
9.
Refer to Safety
Feed Table Removal and Installation
Check the film alignment and adjust the tension
10.
as needed.
See the
Shield Removal and Installation
Film Alignment
section in this chapter.
in this section.
and
Mounting adhesive
Fig 5-15. Web Configuration with PSA Film and Mounting
Adhesive.
Kraft paper
Fig. 6-16. Web Configuration with PSA Film and
Kraft Paper.
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Operating Instructions
To web (load the films) the laminator with PSA
films:
Pull the top film down, thread it under the idler
1.
bar, and then pull the film back up to the take-up
core.
Lightly tape both corners of the film to the take-
2.
up core.
Ensure that the film is pulled evenly and that no
bulges exist at either end of the idler bar.
Using a very sharp utility knife, lightly score the
3.
laminating film approximately 4 in (10 cm) above
the upper heat pressure roller.
Be careful to not cut through the release liner.
Pull the laminating film away from the liner and
4.
drape it over the front of the pressure rollers so
that it extends to the bottom of the top pressure
roller.
Do one of the following.
5.
a.
Pull the mounting film up to about even
with the top of the top pressure roller
without touching the sticky laminating
film.
Release the card and ensure that both films and
10.
card are being pulled into the laminator.
The card will guide the film webs into the rollers.
Replace the safety shield and feed table.
11.
Refer to Safety Shield Removal and Installation
and Feed Table Removal and Installation in this
section.
Run enough laminate to reach the pull rollers.
12.
Use the foot switch to run the laminator while
13.
carefully feeding the leading edge of the laminate
into the pull rollers.
Stop the laminator when the threading card exits
14.
the laminator and cut off the card.
Check the film alignment and adjust the tension
15.
as needed.
See the Film Alignment section in this chapter.
Pull the kraft paper under the bottom
b.
idler bar and up to about even with the
top of the top pressure roller without
touching the sticky laminating film.
While pulling evenly, carefully align the edges of
6.
the mounting film with the laminating film, and
press the films together.
It is important that the tension is even from one
end of the supply roll to the other.
Press the straight edge of the threading card into
7.
the two films at the nip (the point between the
two pressure rollers) until the card and films are
slightly past the nip.
Refer to Fig. 6-11 for an example.
Move the roller pressure handle to where it
8.
applies pressure to the threading card.
Use the foot switch to run the laminator while
9.
guiding the threading card in until the rollers pull
the card on its own.
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TACKING NEW FILM TO EXISTING FILM
The following describes a method for loading film
whereby the existing film on the rollers may be used
in place of the threading card to draw the new film
through the laminator. Leading edges of the new film
will be overlapped onto the adhesive of the existing
film. The existing film and the new film will be pulled
through the laminator together.
To web thermal films:
Preheat the laminator.
1.
Cut the remaining bottom film web between the
2.
supply roll and heat pressure rollers.
Remove the existing bottom supply roll and
3.
replace with new film.
Refer to the Loading Film Onto the Supply Shafts
section in this chapter.
Unroll enough film from the bottom roll of film
4.
and tack it to the existing bottom film.
Make sure to carefully align the edges of the
films before tacking them together.
Cut the remaining top film web between the
5.
supply idler and pressure rollers and lay the film
over the top pressure roller.
Do not allow the adhesive to stick to the rollers
or the bottom film.
Remove the existing top supply roll and replace
6.
with new film.
Unroll enough film from the top supply roll
7.
shaft to tack to the existing film at the top heat
pressure roller.
Make sure to carefully align the edges of the
films before tacking them together.
Install the feed table and safety shield.
8.
Set the speed for the slowest speed and press
9.
RUN
.
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Observe the film being pulled through the
10.
laminator to ensure that the remaining existing
film and the new film are advancing concurrently
and evenly.
Any separation between the films will require
stopping the motor immediately and the situation
corrected.
Press STOP once the newly threaded film
11.
completely exits the laminator.
Check the film alignment and adjust the tension
12.
as needed.
See the Film Alignment section in this chapter.
To web PSA films:
Cut the remaining bottom film web between the
1.
supply roll and heat pressure rollers.
Remove the existing bottom supply roll and
2.
replace with new film (or kraft paper).
Refer to the Loading Film Onto the Supply Shafts
section in this chapter.
Unroll enough film from the bottom roll of film
3.
and tack it to the existing bottom film.
If using kraft paper, tape them together. Make
sure to carefully align the edges of the films (or
kraft paper) before tacking them together.
Cut the remaining top film web between the
4.
supply idler and pressure rollers and lay the film
over the top roller.
Do not allow the adhesive to stick to the rollers
or the bottom film (or kraft paper).
Cut the remaining release liner above the idler.
5.
Remove the existing top supply roll and replace
6.
with new film.
Unroll enough film from the top supply roll shaft
7.
to tape to the existing release liner.
Make sure to carefully align the edges of the
liners before taping them together.
Using a very sharp utility knife, lightly score the
8.
laminating film approximately 4 in (10 cm) above
the upper heat pressure roller.
Be careful to not cut through the release liner.
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Pull the laminating film away from the liner and
9.
drape it over the existing film.
Make sure to carefully align the edges of the
films before sticking them together.
Install the feed table and safety shield.
10.
Set the speed for the slowest speed and press
11.
RUN
.
Observe the film being pulled through the
12.
laminator to ensure that the remaining existing
film and the new film are advancing concurrently
and evenly.
Any separation between the films will require
stopping the motor immediately and the situation
corrected.
Press STOP once the newly threaded film
13.
completely exits the laminator.
Operating Instructions
DECALING IN TWO PASSES WITH PSA FILMS
Decaling with PSA films is where you laminate items
and then mount them on other materials such as
Foam Core or mounting board. It is performed in
two passes. The first pass laminates and applies
the mounting adhesive, encapsulating the item. The
second pass mounts it on the other material.
This two pass operation requires pressure sensitive
laminating film on the top supply shaft and pressure
sensitive mounting film on the bottom supply shaft.
Note: The chill idler must be removed for these
processes. Refer to Removing and Installing the Chill
Idler in this chapter.
To run the first pass:
Check the film alignment and adjust the tension
14.
as needed.
See the Film Alignment section in this chapter.
Fig. 6-17. Web Configuration for the First Pass With PSA
Film.
Web the laminator as shown in Fig 5-17.
1.
Adjust the roller pressure handle to the proper
2.
laminating setting.
Set the desired speed.
3.
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Press RUN
4.
Place the item to be laminated on the feed table
5.
and guide it into the rollers.
When the item has cleared the back of the
6.
laminator, press STOP
.
.
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Remove the laminate and trim out the
7.
encapsulated item.
To run the second pass:
Unweb (unload the films) the laminator first.
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Press RUN and immediately grasp the release
7.
liner for separation as the board is pulled into the
rollers.
Do not allow the release liner to be pulled into
the rollers.
Continue to pull the liner as the item is pulled into
8.
the pressure rollers.
When the item has cleared the pull rollers, press
9.
STOP
.
Fig. 6-18. Configuration for the Second Pass to Mount the
Item.
Adjust the roller pressure handle to the proper
1.
mounting setting.
Set the speed to
2.
Peel back the leading edge of the release liner of
3.
the laminated item approximately 2 inches
(5 cm).
Place the item on the mount board and tack the
4.
exposed adhesive edge of the item, from the
center out, to the leading edge of the board.
Be sure to not introduce wrinkles or air bubbles.
Tip: The release liner can be removed
completely from short, manageable items and
lightly tacked to the board prior to running it
through the laminator.
Butt the leading edge of the board up against the
5.
rollers.
1 fpm (0.3 mpm).
Hold the laminated item up or drape it over the
6.
safety shield.
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MOUNTING
For all mounting processes, remove the chill idler.
Refer to Removing and Installing the Chill Idler in this
chapter.
PRE-TREATING BOARDS WITH PSA FILM
You may wish to pre-coat mounting boards ahead of
time with PSA mounting film.
Tip: Whenever possible, pull the remaining web of
film out the back of the laminator after the finished
item has been removed.
To pre-treat boards with PSA mounting film:
MOUNTING AND OVERLAMINATION
Mounting and overlamination is where you mount
and laminate items in one pass. This can be
performed with thermal films or thermal pouch
boards.
Tip: When mounting, always start with a short leader
board of the same material as the mounting board.
Feed this in first and then butt the leading edge
of the next board to the trailing edge of the leader
board. Continue to butt boards together and finish
with another scrap board.
THERMAL AND POUCH BOARDS
With thermal films, use the top supply film roll or
board pouches. Board pouches come with the
thermal film attached.
This process requires that the top heat pressure
roller be set for the temperature for the specific film.
The bottom heat pressure roller temperature is set to
its lowest temperature.
Fig. 6-19. Configuration for Pre-treating Boards With
PSA Film.
Web the laminator as shown.
1.
Adjust the roller pressure handle to the proper
2.
mounting setting.
Start a board into the rollers.
3.
Press RUN
4.
Continue feeding one board after another.
5.
Tip: Butt the leading edge of the next board
against the trailing edge of the previous board.
Press STOP when the last board exits the
6.
laminator.
.
For pouch boards, follow the instructions packaged
with the boards.
Remove the chill idler. Refer to Removing and
Installing the Chill Idler in this chapter.
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To mount and overlaminate with thermal film or
pouch boards :
Preheat the top heat pressure roller to the
1.
desired temperature.
Fig. 6-20. Configuration for Mounting and Laminating With
Thermal Film.
Set the speed to
2.
Set the roller pressure handle to the proper
3.
setting.
Position the item to be laminated on the board.
4.
Start a board into the heat pressure rollers.
5.
Press RUN and guide the item into the rollers.
6.
Press STOP when the last item exits the back of
7.
the laminator.
For thermal film, cut the web and trim out the
8.
board if needed.
1 fpm (0.3 m).
Fig. 6-21. Configuration for Mounting and Laminating With
Pouch Boards.
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FILM ALIGNMENT AND TENSION
Proper film alignment and tension contributes to
better lamination.
FILM ALIGNMENT
The top and bottom supply rolls must be aligned
as closely as possible. Misalignment can cause
adhesives to be deposited on the rollers.
To align the supply rolls:
Use a ruler to measure the distance between the
1.
left edge of the roll to the brake hub support or
side frame.
Measure the distance between the right side of
2.
the roll to the bearing support or side frame.
FILM TENSION
Proper film tension, known as brake tension, is the
minimum amount required to eliminate wrinkles
in the finished item. Tension adjustments are not
necessary if you are using 1.5 or 3 mil film unless
the lamination is curling up or down. Generally, 5
and 10 mil films require more tension. As the film
roll becomes smaller, tension increases, thus the
adjustment needs to be loosened. Film tension
should be checked occasionally to ensure that the
adjustment is correct.
The film should be taut with no gaps between the
film and pressure rollers. A properly adjusted roll
of film should not require excessive force to turn by
hand. Film tension should be enough to introduce a
minor amount of drag as the film unrolls.
Insufficient tension causes wrinkles, while too
•
much tension causes stretching (necking).
Uneven tension between the top and bottom
•
rolls create curl.
Measure
here
Fig. 6-22. Measuring Points.
Shift the roll side to side to ensue that the two
3.
measurements are equal.
Too much upper tension creates upward curl.
•
Too much lower tension bottom causes
•
downward curl.
The laminator is equipped with external tension
knobs located on the left side. Turning the
knobs clockwise increases the tension while
counterclockwise decreases the tension.
TESTING THE WEB
After webbing the laminator, it is important that the
films run straight and evenly.
To test the web:
Set the roller pressure handle to an appropriate
1.
position.
Press the RUN button and run approximately 6
2.
in. (10 cm) of laminate.
Press the STOP button.
3.
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Visually inspect the top and bottom films where
4.
they enter the nip.
The films should be tight against the rollers
at both ends. If they are not, use the tension
adjustment knobs to tighten the loose supply film
brake and run another test.
Ensure that the release liner take-up is keeping
5.
the liner tight against the idler bar.
If it is loose, use the tension adjustment knob to
increase the tension.
Run test materials before laminating good
6.
materials.
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CLEARING A FILM JAM (WRAP-UP)
Film jams (wrap-ups) may occur if the film is loaded
backwards or if the area at which film exits the
equipment is blocked. The film, when jammed, wraps
around the rollers. Jams also occur if something is
too large to pass through the rollers.
Determine the best course of action to clear the
jam. It may be necessary to rotate the rollers in the
reverse direction. Set the speed to 1. Press and hold
the REVERSE button on the control panel.
CAUTION: Be careful to not cut the pressure rollers
when cutting the film. Failure to observe this notice
can result in damage to the rollers.
To clear a jam:
Immediately press the STOP button to stop the
1.
machine.
Remove the safety shield and feed tray.
2.
Do one of the following.
3.
Pull one of the webs while running the
a.
laminator in reverse.
Cut the film near the rollers, set the
b.
pressure adjustment to Release, and pull
the film out the back of the machine.
Cut the film near the rollers, set the
c.
pressure adjustment to Release, grasp
the loose ends of the web, and pull
straight out the front of the machine.
Replace the safety shield and feed tray.
4.
Re-load the film if necessary. See the
5.
Film
section in this chapter.
Loading
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LAMINATION GUIDE
Do not attempt to laminate abrasive or metal objects
such as staples, paper clips and glitter, as they may
damage the rollers.
Do not force items into the nip area of the rollers. An
item that is not easily drawn into the laminator by the
rollers is probably too thick to laminate.
Wrinkles may result if an attempt is made to
reposition an item once it has been grasped by the
rollers.
Do not stop the laminator before an item has
completely exited the pull rollers. Even a momentary
stop may cause a mark on the laminated item.
Good, consistent lamination is a result of combining
proper tension, heat, and dwell time. Dwell time is
controlled by the speed of the motor and is defined
as the amount of time the material to be laminated is
compressed between the rollers.
Operating Instructions
As a general rule, thicker items and film need to run
at slower speeds. Setting the speed control at slower
settings gives the laminator longer dwell time thus
allowing proper lamination of thick items. Thinner
items, such as standard copier paper (20 lb. bond)
and tissue paper can be run at faster speeds.
Do not combine thick and thin items at the same
time, as this will result in a poor edge seal around
the thinner material. If you are unsure that the
laminator is set at the proper speed for the item to
be laminated, run a test piece (scrap) of the same or
similar material through the laminator. Make speed
adjustments if necessary.
This manual provides general guidelines and is only
a general reference guide. Different settings may be
suitable as the lamination time and materials change.
Important: Test materials before running good
materials through the laminator.
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7. OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
CARING FOR THE 56FM LAMINATOR
The only maintenance required by the operator
is to periodically clean the rollers. The following
procedure will help keep them free of dirt and
adhesive, which has been deposited along the edge
of the laminating film. Proper alignment of the rolls of
film reduces the amount of adhesive on the rollers.
Perform only the routine maintenance procedures
referred to in these instructions.
WARNING: Do not attempt to service or
repair the laminator. Failure to observe this warning
could result severe personal injury or death or
damage the machine.
CLEANING THE ROLLERS
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Gently rub the heat and pull rollers, and idlers
3.
with a 3M Scotch-Brite pad.
DO NOT USE METAL SCOURING PADS! Do
not use any abrasives to clean the rollers.
Use the dampened rag to remove any dust, dirt,
4.
and other foreign materials from the rollers.
Use the foot switch to rotate the rollers to an
5.
unclean portion.
Keep your hands, fingers, and the rag away while
running the machine. Be sure to remove any
dust, dirt, and other foreign materials from the
rollers.
Install the feed table and safety shield.
6.
Keeping the rollers clean ensures that your finished
items will not be damaged by dirt and adhesives.
You will need a 3M™ Scotch-Brite™ pad and a clean
rag moistened with water and dish soap.
Never clean rollers with abrasive, sharp, or
•
pointed objects.
Do not use any other cleaning agents other
•
than those listed above.
Accumulated adhesive deposits on the rollers
•
can cause damage to the rollers. Rotate the
rollers at the lowest speed setting on the
control panel.
WARNING: Hot surfaces and pinch points.
Keep fingers and hands away from the heat pressure
and pull rollers when the laminator is running. Failure
to adhere to this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
To clean the rollers and idler bars:
Remove the safety shield and feed table.
1.
Refer to Removing and Installing the Safety
Shield and Removing and Installing the Feed
Table in the Operation chapter.
Remove the film from the laminator.
2.
Refer to Loading Film Onto the Supply Shafts in
the Operation chapter.
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Operating Instructions
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action
Laminator not connected to electrical
Control panel does not
illuminate when the power
switch is in the
Rollers do not turn. Safety shield not seated properly or
I position.
supply.
Fuse blown out or breaker open.
latch not engaged.
Insert attachment plug into receptacle.
Check power supply fuse or breaker
box.
Reposition safety shield and push latch
to left.
Feed tray interlock latch not in place.
Laminated items are curling. Tension between the top and bottom
film roll is unequal.
Tension on top or bottom roll of film is
too loose.
Grippers on core adaptors pointing in
the wrong direction.
Speed setting too slow.
Adhesive deposited on
rollers.
Unsatisfactory laminate
adhesion.
Top and bottom film webs not aligned.
Laminate improperly loaded.
Speed setting too fast for type of
material being laminated.
Insufficient heat
Laminate improperly loaded.
Slide interlock latch all the way to the
left into the side frame.
Adjust tension per Film Tension section.
Adjust tension per Film Tension section.
Load film per Loading Film Onto the
Supply Shafts section.
Slightly speed up laminator.
Align film webs per Film Alignment
section.
Load film per Loading Film section.
Lower speed setting by turning the
speed knob to slower Speed.
Ready LCD must be illuminated or
increase temperature.
Load film per procedure outlined per
Loading Film section
Page 7-2
Rollers require cleaning.
Laminated item unsuitable for adhesion.
Clean rollers per Cleaning the Rollers
section.
Item may be dirty or may have nonporous surface that is extremely
difficult to laminate.
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