62FM Laminator
INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
Document Number: 930-124 REV: - REV DATE: 11-24-04
Do not duplicate without written permission.
62FM LAMINATOR
Operating Instructions
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Operating Instructions
TABLE OF CONTENTS
62FM LAMINATOR
1. Safety
Important Safety Instructions .................................1-1
Important Safeguards .............................................1-1
General ............................................................... 1-1
Electrical ............................................................1-2
Service ....................................................................1-2
2. Warranty
Limited 90-Day Warranty ........................................2-1
3. Specifications
Laminator Specifications ........................................3-1
FCC Note ................................................................ 3-2
Intended Films and Applications ........................... 3-2
Thermal and PSA Films ..................................... 3-2
Applications ....................................................... 3-2
4. Installation
Pre-Installation ........................................................4-1
Installation ...............................................................4-1
5. Control Guide
Control Panel ..........................................................5-1
Control Panel Display .........................................5-1
Roller Position Indicator ......................................5-1
Ready/Wait Indicator ..........................................5-1
Positioning Indicator ...........................................5-1
Master Dial ..........................................................5-1
Top Temp. ...........................................................5-1
Bottom Temp. .....................................................5-1
Press/Release .....................................................5-1
Cooling ................................................................5-1
Job ......................................................................5-1
Speed ................................................................. 5-2
Rev ..................................................................... 5-2
Stop .................................................................... 5-2
Run ..................................................................... 5-2
Rewinder Selection Switch ................................ 5-2
Upper Rewinder Direction Switch ..................... 5-2
Lower Rewinder Direction Switch ..................... 5-2
Rear Control Switch ........................................... 5-3
Enable Rear Control Switch ............................... 5-3
Disable Rear Control Switch .............................. 5-3
Foot SW Enable ................................................. 5-3
Features ................................................................ 5-4
Power I/O (On/Off) ............................................ 5-4
Emergency Stop ................................................ 5-4
Safety Shield ...................................................... 5-4
Safety Shield Interlock Latch ........................ 5-5
Feed Table ......................................................... 5-5
Heat Rollers ....................................................... 5-5
Film Shaft ........................................................... 5-5
Lower Shaft Cradle ............................................ 5-5
Tension Adjustment Knobs ................................ 5-5
Rewind Shaft ..................................................... 5-5
Rewind Tube ...................................................... 5-5
Rewind Adaptors ............................................... 5-5
Idler Bar ............................................................. 5-6
Chill Idler ............................................................ 5-6
Cooling Fan ........................................................ 5-6
Pull Rollers ......................................................... 5-6
Rear Table .......................................................... 5-6
Core Chucks ...................................................... 5-6
Separator Bar ..................................................... 5-6
Roller Handle ..................................................... 5-6
Film Web ............................................................ 5-
Nip Point ............................................................ 5-6
Foot switch .........................................................5-7
6. Operating Instructions
General Operation ......................................................1
Standby Mode .......................................................2
Setting Jobs Into Memory .....................................2
Film Loading & Threading ..........................................2
Loading Film ...............................................................3
Loading Thermal Film ................................................3
Top Thermal Film ..................................................3
Bottom Thermal Film .............................................4
Loading AccuShield Film ...........................................4
Loading PSA Film .......................................................5
Top PSA Film .........................................................5
Bottom PSA Mount Film ........................................6
Loading Mount Adhesive ...........................................6
Top Mount Adhesive ............................................. 6
Bottom Mount Adhesive ........................................ 7
Threading Card Procedure ........................................7
Tacking New Film to Existing Film .............................8
To Unweb the Laminator ............................................9
Clearing a Film Jam (Wrap-up) ..................................9
Applications .............................................................10
Tips for Pre-coating Boards ................................10
Tips for Using the Rear Rollers ............................ 10
Tips for Mounting on Pre-coated Boards ............ 11
Tips for PSA Encapsulation ................................. 11
Tips for Thermal Encapsulation ........................... 11
Tips for AccuShield ..............................................12
Lamination Guide ..................................................... 12
Basic Rules ..........................................................12
Film Tension .........................................................13
Heat ......................................................................13
Output ..................................................................13
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7. Operator Maintenance
Maintaining the 62FM Laminator ............................ 7-1
Cleaning the Rollers ............................................7-1
Troubleshooting ......................................................7-2
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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
!
RODILLOS
CALIENTES.
PUNTO DE
PINCHAMIENTO.
Mantener manos y
ropa a distancia.
ROULEAUX
CHAUDS.
POINT DE
PINCEMENT.
Tenir mains et
vêtements à l'écart.
HOT ROLLS.
PINCH POINT.
Keep hands and
clothing away.
!
1. SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your safety as well as the safety of others is
important. In this instruction manual and on the
product, 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.
WARNING: The safety alert symbol precedes
each safety message in this instruction manual. The
symbol indicates a potential personal safety hazard
to you or others.
This safety alert symbol indicates a potential
electrical shock. It warns you to not open the
laminator and expose yourself to hazardous voltage.
62FM LAMINATOR
Hot surface. Use caution as hot surface could cause
burns.
The following warnings are found upon this product.
This safety message means that you could be
seriously hurt or killed if you open the product and
expose yourself to hazardous voltage.
This safety message means that you could be
burned and your fingers and hands 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNINGS:
Do not attempt to service or repair the laminator.
•
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
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 ˚F (150 °C). Avoid contact with the heat rollers
during operation or shortly after power has been
removed from the laminator.
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 lamination or
•
expose the equipment to liquids.
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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.
CAUTION: The receptacle must be located
near the equipment and easily accessible.
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
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these instructions.
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SERVICE
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 in severe bodily damage or death.
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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.
62FM LAMINATOR
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
62FM LAMINATOR
LAMINATOR SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Speed:
Up to 10 fpm (3 mpm)
Max Temperature:
300 °F (150 °C)
Max. Mounting Thickness:
1/2 in. (1.3 cm)
Max. Film Width:
61 in. (155 cm)
Dimensions (W X D X H)
Unit alone:
83 in. × 40.25 in. × 51.5 in.
(211 cm × 102 cm × 131 cm)
Shipping: 85 in. × 43 in. × 62.5 in.
(216 cm × 109 cm × 159 cm)
Weight:
Unit alone: 1030 lb. (467 kg.)
Shipping: 1250 lb. (567 kg.)
Electrical Requirements:
Refer to the serial plate located on the rear of the
laminator for the specific electrical rating applicable
to the unit.
U.S. Receptacle: NEMA 6-50R
Voltage: 220 V, 60 Hz
Current: 20.5 A
Power: 4500 W
Phase:
Interrupting Capacity: 1500 A
Ambient Air Temperature: 41 to 104 °F (5 to 40 °C)
Humidity Rating: 30 to 95% non-condensing
Altitude Rating: Up to 2540 Feet (1000 Meters Min..)
1
83 (211 cm)
Fig. 3-1. 62FM Dimensions. (Shown in inches (cm).)
51.5 (131 cm)
40.25 (102 cm)
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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.
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.
INTENDED FILMS AND APPLICATIONS
THERMAL AND PSA FILMS
Octiva™ Thermal
•
Octiva™ Lo-Melt
•
Artic™ Pressure Sensitive
•
Artic™ Mounting Films
•
AccuShield™
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APPLICATIONS
Signs
•
Posters
•
Event Graphics
•
Trade Show Graphics
•
Presentations
•
Banners
•
Store Signage
•
Floor Graphics
•
Backlit Displays
•
Vehicle Graphics
•
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4. INSTALLATION
PRE-INSTALLATION
Before 62FM laminator can be installed, ensure the
following requirements are met;
Are doorways and hallways wide enough for the
1.
laminator to be moved to the installation site?
Is there ample room for the laminator?
2.
A work area must be established that
a.
allows for operation in both the front and
rear of the laminator and provides space
for efficient material flow. (Fig. 4-1)
Is the environment appropriate for the laminator?
3.
The laminator requires a clean, dust
a.
and vapor free environment to operate
properly.
Avoid locating the laminator near sources
b.
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.
20 ft
(508 cm)
8 ft 8 in
(220 cm)
8 ft 8 in
(220 cm)
62FM LAMINATOR
4 ft. × 6 ft.
(101.6 × 152 cm)
Work table on
wheels
Back
Front
4 ft. × 6 ft.
(101.6 × 152 cm)
Work table on
wheels
13 ft
(330 cm)
Electrical
cord
drop
3 ft
(91 cm)
Have you contacted a certified electrician to
4.
wire the receptacle and ensure that adequate
power is being supplied, having the appropriate
capacity, over current protection and safety
lockouts available?
INSTALLATION
Shipping damage should be brought to the
1.
immediate attention of the delivering carrier.
With assistance, carefully roll the laminator into
2.
position over flat and even surfaces.
The laminator should be positioned to allow
3.
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.
Once the laminator has been properly positioned,
4.
lock the casters in place. Locking the casters
prevents the machine from rolling during set up,
operation, and servicing.
Fig. 4-1. Space Requirements.
The heaters must be installed by a qualified
5.
service technician.
Connect the attachment plug provided with the
6.
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.
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Operating Instructions
Top Temp.
Bottom Temp.
Rev. Stop Run
Cooling
Press/Release
Job
Speed
TOP>032˚F
BOT>032˚F
RELEASE
WAIT
SPEED>03
JOB>01
5. CONTROL GUIDE
62FM LAMINATOR
CONTROL PANEL
POSITIONING INDICATOR
Positioning... appears in place of the ready/wait
indicator any time the main rollers are traveling in an
upward or downward motion.
MASTER DIAL
Increases (+) or decreases (-) the numeric value for
the selected setting when turned. Press and hold the
dial to display actual temperature of top and bottom
main rollers.
TOP TEMP.
When pressed, permits increasing or decreasing of
the top temperature by turning the Master Dial
and is indicated on the control panel display. Range
is room temperature up to 300 °F (150 °C).
BOTTOM TEMP.
When pressed, permits increasing or decreasing
of the bottom temperature by turning the MASTER
DIAL and is indicated on the control panel
display. Range is room temperature up to 300 °F
(150 °C).
CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY
Illuminates when the laminator is plugged in and
POWER I/O is in the on, (I), position. Displays
settings for top heater, bottom heater, speed, job,
mode, and ready/wait status and roller position
indicator.
ROLLER POSITION INDICATOR
Displays the current main roller position. In Fig. 5-1,
the roller is shown in the Release position. Refer to
Roller Handle for more information.
READY/WAIT INDICATOR
READY appears when actual temperature is equal
to (+/- 5) set temperature. WAIT appears when
actual temperature is lower or higher than the set
temperature.
Fig. 5-1. Control Panel.
PRESS/RELEASE
When pressed, raises the upper main roller
overriding the pull roller handle setting. When
pressed again, reverts to current pull roller handle
setting.
COOLING
When pressed, turns on the cooling fans. When
pressed again, turns off the cooling fans.
JOB
When pressed, permits scrolling of job numbers by
turning the MASTER DIAL and is indicated on the
control panel display. Range is 1 to 10. Job 10 is
reserved for running AccuShield material.
To store parameters for a particular job number,
select the desired job number location, enter the
upper and lower temperatures and speed, then press
Job.
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SPEED
When pressed, permits increasing or decreasing of
speed by turning the MASTER DIAL and is indicated
on the control panel display. Range is 1 to 10.
Operating Instructions
UPPER REWINDER DIRECTION SWITCH
This switch enables the operator to control the
direction of the upper rewind/unwind shafts.
FWD: In this position, the motor runs in a forward
direction.
REV
When pressed and held, reverses roller movement to
clear film jams and wrap-ups.
STOP
Stops the movement of the rollers.
RUN
When pressed, activates rollers for normal operation.
REWINDER SELECTION SWITCH
These switches enable the operator to control the
function of the upper rewind/unwind shafts.
Rewinder
switch
Upper rewinder direction switch
STOP: Stops the rewinder motor for the
rewind/unwind shaft selected.
REV.: In this position, the motor runs in a reverse
direction.
LOWER REWINDER DIRECTION SWITCH
(Not shown.) This switch enables the operator to
control the direction of the lower rewind/unwind
shaft.
FWD.: In this position, the motor runs in a forward
direction.
STOP: Stops the rewinder motor for the
rewind/unwind shaft selected.
REV. In this position, the motor runs in a reverse
direction.
Fig. 5-2. Rewinder Selection Switches.
I In this position, turns the power on to the upper
front rewind/unwind shaft.
In this position, neither the upper front or upper
rear rewind/unwind shaft is selected for motor power.
II In this position, turns the power on to the upper
rear rewind/ unwind shaft.
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REAR CONTROL SWITCH
This switch enables the operator to run jobs from the
rear operating position of the laminator when rear
controls are enabled.
Rear control switch
Fig. 5-3. Rear Control Switch.
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REVERSE: In this position, the rollers turn from the
front operating position towards the rear operating
position.
STOP: Stops the movement of the rollers.
RUN: In this position, the rollers turn from the rear
operating position towards the front operating
position.
ENABLE REAR CONTROL SWITCH
To enable the rear control switch, press and hold
Job until you hear a beep, approximately 3 seconds.
REAR CONTROL replaces READY/WAIT on the
control panel display.
DISABLE REAR CONTROL SWITCH
Press and hold Job again to disable the rear control
switch.
FOOT SW ENABLE
In this mode permits operation using the foot switch.
To enable the foot switch, press and hold the STOP
button for three seconds. Repeat this process to
disable it. Refer to Foot switch for operation.
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Idler bar
Heat rollers
Safety shield
Safety
shield
interlock
latch
Feed table
Rewind
Emergency stop
button
Tension knobs
Control panel
Roller handle
Tension knob
Fig. 5-4. 62FM Laminator Identification.
FEATURES
POWER I/O (ON/OFF)
Located at the back left of the machine applies
power to the laminator. The control panel display will
illuminate when switch is rotated to the “l” position.
The off position, marked “O”, removes power from
the laminator.
EMERGENCY STOP
Two emergency stop buttons exist on the laminator.
One on each side of the upper cabinet. To engage,
press either push button, roller movement is
stopped. To disengage, turn the push button
clockwise once the emergency condition has been
resolved.
Film shaft
Foot switch
SAFETY SHIELD
Prevents entanglement, entrapment and inadvertent
contact with the heat 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.
To remove the safety shield, unlock the safety shield
interlock latch and lift the safety shield up and away
from the safety shield mounting pins.
This shield must also be used on the rear of the
laminator when the laminator is operated from the
rear.
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62FM LAMINATOR
Safety Shield Interlock Latch
Used to lock the safety shield into position and
activate an interlock switch. The interlock latch is
located on the left side of the safety shield. When
pushed to the full left, the safety shield is locked.
When pushed to the full right, the safety shield is
unlocked.
FEED TABLE
The feed table is used to position items for
lamination. The laminator will operate only when the
feed table and feed table latch are properly installed.
The laminator will operate in the continuous
mode only when the feed table is located in the
fully locked position. The foot switch operates the
rollers at 3 fpm (0.9 mpm). The table is removed only
when you load films or clear jams.
HEAT ROLLERS
Silicone rubber coated steel tubes heat the
laminating film and press the heated film to the items
being laminated. Heat is provided by an internal
heating element. The heat rollers are motor driven for
ease of loading new film.
FILM SHAFT
The film shaft holds the film supply on the machine.
TENSION ADJUSTMENT KNOBS
(Three): Used to apply resistance to the film shaft.
To increase film shaft tension, turn the film shaft
tension knob clockwise. Counter clockwise will
decrease film shaft tension.
Tension adjustment knobs
Fig. 5-5. Two of the Tension Adjustment Knobs.
REWIND SHAFT
The rewind shaft holds the rewind tube on the
machine.
REWIND TUBE
The two rewind tubes located at the front of the
machine are used to rewind release liners. The one
located at the rear of the machine is used to rewind
the finished product.
To remove the film shaft, lift up on the round end of
the unwind/ rewind shaft then pull the hex end of the
shaft out and away from the laminator.
LOWER SHAFT CRADLE
(Not shown.) Supports the left side of the lower
shafts. To remove a shaft, lift the bearing end up and
out of the cradle and then pull the other end of the
shaft out.
REWIND ADAPTORS
(Not shown.) Hold and lock the rewind tube on the
rewind shafts to prevent side to side shifting.
Idler bar
Cooling fan
Chill idler
Heat roller
Pull roller
Fig. 5-6. Inside the 62FM, Viewed From the Front.
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IDLER BAR
The idler bars, located near each heat roller, are used
to direct the film to the heat roller nip.
CHILL IDLER
Assist in the cooling process of the web material as it
exits the heat rollers.
To remove the chill idler, lift it out of its cradle and set
aside, taking care to not damage the bearings.
COOLING FAN
Assist in the cooling process by pushing unheated
air onto the web
PULL ROLLERS
The pull rollers, located at the back of the laminator,
are motor driven. They simultaneously pull the film
and improve the quality of the laminated item.
Rewind tube
ROLLER HANDLE
The roller handle manually sets the position of the
pull rollers while simultaneously electronically setting
the main rollers.
Fig 5-8. Roller Handle.
Available settings are;
Release
•
1/2 in. Mounting
•
Core Chuck
Idler bar
Chill idler
Pull roller
Rear table
Fig. 5-7. Rear View of 62FM.
REAR TABLE
Provides a working surface when operating the
machine from the rear. This table may also be
lowered when webbing for roll to roll applications.
To lower, slide the left and right side rear table
latches to the unlatched position and lower the rear
table.
CORE CHUCKS
Hold and lock the rolls of film on the shafts to
prevent side to side shifting.
3/8 in. Mounting
•
3/16 in. Mounting
•
1/8 in. Mounting
•
Low Laminating
•
Mid Laminating
•
High Laminating
•
FILM WEB
(Not shown.) The path the laminating film and/or
mounting film mounted on the machine takes
through the machine.
NIP POINT
The point at which the top and bottom rollers come
into contact. The Nip Point of the heat rollers is
the place at which the items for lamination are
introduced into the laminator.
SEPARATOR BAR
(Optional) Required if running AccuShield material.
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FOOT SWITCH
Operates the laminator when pressed and released
by the operator’s foot. Pressing it again stops the
laminator. When the feed table is lowered or the
safety shield is not latched, the foot switch must be
pressed and held to move the rollers at 3 fpm (0.9
mpm).
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6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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 180 °F (80 °C).
For PSA films and mounting processes, remove the
chill idler.
The safety shield and feed table must be in the
1.
normal operating position.
Select a job mode and ensure the proper speed
2.
and temperatures are set.
Set the roller handle to one of the laminating
3.
positions.
Press the Press/Release button.
4.
The main rollers gap.
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Fig 6-1. Aligning the Item With The Rollers.
With both hands, and an outward force, push the
9.
image slower than the speed of the rollers into
the nip of the heat 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.
Press the Run button.
5.
Press the Press/Release button.
6.
The main rollers close.
Adjust unwind and rewind tensions as necessary.
7.
Align the leading edge of the item square to the
8.
heat roller nip.
Fig. 6-2. Feeding Items Into the Laminator.
CAUTION: Avoid forcing the image into the main
roller nip as this action will cause the corners of the
leading edge to buckle and create a wave.
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62FM LAMINATOR
Operating Instructions
STANDBY MODE
The 62FM automatically goes to standby mode
after 3 hours of inactivity. At this time, the laminator
beeps and the heat roller temperature is lowered to
180 °F (80 °C), if they were on. STAND BY blinks on
the LCD. After another hour of inactivity, the heat is
turned off. POWER-OFF blinks on the LCD.
To take the laminator out of standby mode, press the
Run 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, press the Press/Release button .
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 and select a job number
1.
with the MASTER DIAL
Set the temperature and speed for the job
2.
application.
Press the Job button again.
3.
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FILM LOADING & THREADING
The top and bottom rolls of laminating film must be
of the same width and be present simultaneously. A
small amount of adhesive will “squeeze out” during
lamination. Hardened adhesive deposits can damage
the heat rollers. To avoid any damage, select
Low – Laminating on the roller handle, rotate
the rollers at slowest speed with heat on. Refer
to the chapter entitled Operator Maintenance for
instructions regarding removal of the accumulated
adhesive.
Adhesive will deposit on the rollers if:
Only one roll is used.
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Different widths of rolls are loaded together.
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Either roll is loaded adhesive side against a
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heat roller.
One or both rolls of film are allowed to run
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completely off its core.
The adhesive side of the film is on the inner side 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.
Always change the top and bottom supply rolls at the
same time. Near the end of each roll of 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.
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Operating Instructions
Poly-in
62FM LAMINATOR
LOADING FILM
Lift up on the round end, left side, of the
1.
unwind/rewind shaft.
Pull the hex end, right side, of the shaft out and
2.
away from the laminator.
Slide the roll of film onto the film shaft ensuring
3.
adhesive side is out.
Adhesive surface
Polyester surface
Poly-out
Adhesive surface
Polyester surface
Fig. 6-3. Poly-in and Poly-out Configurations.
Replace the shaft with the hex end in first then
4.
the round end.
Center the roll of film.
5.
LOADING THERMAL FILM
TOP THERMAL FILM
This procedure describes how to load the upper roll
of film onto the laminator. Fig. 6-4 shows poly-in
film and the upper rear unwind/rewind position for
illustration purpose.
Fig. 6-4. Loading Top Thermal Film.
Turn the Power I/O (On/Off) to ON (I).
1.
Set top heat temperature for the film type you
2.
are using.
Ensure no brake tension is applied to the film
3.
shaft.
Remove the safety shield and pivot the feed
4.
table down.
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Pull the top roll of film down under the idler bar
5.
and allow to drape over the top heat roller.
Reference one of the loading bottom material
6.
procedures.
BOTTOM THERMAL FILM
This procedure describes how to load a roll of
thermal film using the lower unwind position for
encapsulation. At this point you should have an
upper roll of thermal film loaded onto the laminator.
Operating Instructions
LOADING ACCUSHIELD FILM
This procedure describes how to load a roll of
AccuShield film and attach the liner to the take-up.
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.
Fig. 6-5. Loading Bottom Thermal Film.
Ensure no brake tension is applied to the film
1.
shaft.
Guide the bottom film around the lower idler.
2.
Adhere the film to the loaded upper roll of
3.
thermal film by pulling the film up towards the
existing draped thermal film over the main
rollers.
NOTE: You may follow this procedure to load a roll of
kraft paper for single side lamination.
Reference Threading Card Procedure
5.
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Fig. 6-6. Configuration for AccuShield Film.
Pull the film down, thread it under the idler bar
1.
and drape it over the top heat roller.
Fig. 6-7. AccuShield Draped Over the Top Heat Roller.
Press the straight edge of the threading card
2.
into the film at the nip until the card and film is
slightly past the nip.
The threading card for webbing AccuShield
film can be any stiff print. The film should be
wrapped around the leading edge of the card.
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Fig. 6-8. Threading Card Inserted Into the Film.
Press the RUN button on the control panel.
3.
Press the Press/Release button to apply
4.
pressure to the threading card and guide the
card into the machine until the rollers pull it on its
own.
62FM LAMINATOR
LOADING PSA FILM
TOP PSA FILM
This procedure describes how to load the upper
roll of film onto the laminator. Fig. 6-9 shows PSA
film and the upper rear unwind/rewind position for
illustration purpose.
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
5.
card are being pulled into the laminator.
The card will guide the film into the rollers.
After the threading card exits the laminator, set
6.
the roller pressure handle to Release.
Press the STOP button.
7.
Separate the release liner from the card.
8.
Pull the film up to the take-up core and tape it to
9.
the core.
Replace the safety shield.
10.
Fig. 6-9. Loading Top PSA Film.
Turn the Power I/O (On/Off) to ON (I).
1.
If the laminator is already hot, turn it to the OFF
(O) position and allow the unit to cool. Once
cool, turn the laminator back on.
Ensure no brake tension is applied to the film
2.
shaft.
Remove the safety shield and pivot the feed
3.
table down.
Set the roll of film in the rear unwind/rewind
4.
position and the rewind tube in the front
unwind/rewind position.
Pull the top roll of film down under the idler bar
5.
and up to the upper front rewind tube.
Place one piece of masking tape in the center of
6.
the film and secure to the rewind tube.
Make two full wraps around the rewind tube,
7.
then carefully score the laminate without cutting
the release liner.
Pull the laminate down, allowing it to drape over
8.
the upper main roller.
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Reference one of the loading bottom material
9.
procedures.
BOTTOM PSA MOUNT FILM
This procedure describes how to load a roll of
mount adhesive using the lower unwind position for
decaling. At this point you should have an upper roll
of PSA film loaded onto the laminator.
Operating Instructions
Make two full wraps around the rewind tube,
4.
then carefully score the laminate without cutting
the release liner.
Adhere the lower PSA film to the loaded upper
5.
roll of film by pulling the film straight up towards
the main rollers.
Reference Threading Card Procedure next.
5.
LOADING MOUNT ADHESIVE
TOP MOUNT ADHESIVE
This procedure describes how to load a roll of mount
adhesive using the upper position for pre-coating.
Fig. 6-10. Loading Bottom PSA Film Without Liner.
Fig. 6-11. Loading Bottom PSA Film With Liner.
Ensure no brake tension is applied to the film
1.
shaft.
Pull the lower roll of film around the lower idler
2.
bar and towards the lower rewind.
Place one piece of masking tape in the center of
3.
the film and secure to the rewind tube.
Fig. 6-12. Loading Mount Adhesive for Pre-Coating a
Board.
Turn the Power I/O to ON (I).
1.
If the laminator is already hot, turn it to the OFF
(O) position and allow the unit to cool. Once
cool, turn the laminator back on.
Ensure no brake tension is applied to the film
2.
shaft.
Remove the safety shield.
3.
Set the roll of mount adhesive in the upper rear
4.
unwind/rewind position.
Pull the mount adhesive over the upper idler and
5.
upper main roller allowing the material to rest on
the top of the feed table.
Reference Threading Card Procedure next.
5.
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62FM LAMINATOR
BOTTOM MOUNT ADHESIVE
This procedure describes how to load a roll of
mount adhesive using the lower unwind position for
decaling. At this point you should have an upper roll
of film loaded onto the laminator.
Fig. 6-13. Loading Bottom Mount Adhesive for Decalling.
THREADING CARD PROCEDURE
This procedure describes how to feed two loaded
films through the main rollers. At this point you
should have the upper lower rolls of film loaded onto
the laminator with the appropriate material for your
application. The figure shows threading for thermal
(solid lines) and PSA (dashed lines) films.
NOTE: When loading PSA films, the chill idler must
be removed.
PSA film
PSA film
Thermal film
Thermal film
Ensure no brake tension is applied to the film
1.
shaft.
Adhere the mount adhesive to the loaded upper
2.
roll of film by pulling the mount adhesive straight
up towards the main rollers. Do not web around
the lower idler.
Reference Threading Card Procedure next.
3.
Fig. 6-14. Threading With a Threading Card.
Install the table and safety shield.
1.
Push the threading card into the main roller nip.
2.
The threading card becomes sandwiched
between the upper and lower loaded films.
Set the roller handle to a laminating position.
3.
Press the Run button.
4.
Once the threading card has exited the laminator,
5.
press the STOP button.
If you are not running the laminator, set the roller
6.
handle to the RELEASE position.
Now refer to the section entitled Start
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Laminating
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TACKING NEW FILM TO EXISTING FILM
The following describes a method for loading film
whereby the existing film present on the heat rollers
may be used in place of the threading card to draw
the new film through the laminator. The adhesive of
the existing film must be tacky or liquefied. Leading
edges of the new film will be overlapped onto the
tacky adhesive of the old film. The existing film and
the new film will be pulled through the laminator
together. In Fig. 6-15, solid lines represent thermal
films and dashed lines represent PSA films.
Cut remaining top and bottom film webs
1.
between the idler bar and heat rollers.
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Tack the new film to the existing film on the heat
6.
rollers.
For PSA film, attach the release liner to the
rewind tube.
New film
New film
Cut here
Cut here
Cut here
Fig. 6-15. Cutting Existing Films Prior to Re-loading.
CAUTION: Do not cut the heat rollers when cutting
the film web
Remove the safety shield and tilt the feed table
2.
down.
Do not allow the adhesive side of the film to
3.
contact the heat or pull rollers.
Liquefied or tacky adhesive deposited on heat
rollers will require the rollers to be cleaned per
the chapter entitled Operator Maintenance.
Fig. 6-16. Tacking New Film to Existing Film.
Replace the safety shield and feed table.
7.
Use the foot switch to advance the film into the
8.
heat roller nip.
Observe the film being pulled through the
9.
laminator to assure that the remaining existing
film and the new film are advancing concurrently.
Any separation between the films will require
stopping the motor immediately and the situation
corrected.
Press Stop once the newly threaded film has
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completely exited the pull rollers.
Replace both the top and bottom rolls of film
4.
with new rolls.
Ensure the adhesive side is facing out.
Pull the film around the idler bars, with the
5.
exception of PSA mounting adhesives without a
release liner.
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Operating Instructions
62FM LAMINATOR
TO UNWEB THE LAMINATOR
Unweb the laminator if you are changing film widths,
cleaning the rollers, or have finished using the
machine for the day.
Set the roller handle to the Release position.
1.
Remove the safety shield and tilt the feed table
2.
down.
Cut remaining top and bottom film webs
3.
between supply rolls and heat rollers. Be careful
not to cut any of the rollers!
Cut web
Cut web
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.
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.
Fig. 6-17. Unwebing the Laminator.
Carefully grab hold of the web (top and bottom
4.
film), from the back operating position and pull
towards you.
Do not allow the adhesive side of the film to
contact the heat or pull rollers.
Pull web
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
Fig. 6-18. Pulling Film Out of the Laminator.
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Operating Instructions
APPLICATIONS
TIPS FOR PRE-COATING BOARDS
Load the laminator as shown.
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Mount adhesive
Trailer board
Board
Fig. 6-19. Pre-coating Boards With Mount Adhesive.
Leader board
TIPS FOR USING THE REAR ROLLERS
If the front rollers are heated, you may perform
certain applications from the rear operating position
of the laminator. You may perform mounting
applications, pre-coating applications, and single
side applications from the rear of the machine.
Release liner
PSA film
Fig. 6-20. Running From the Rear.
Mounting film
Remove the chill idler.
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Set the roller pressure handle to the correct
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thickness.
The width of the roll should not exceed the
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width of the board by more than ½ in. (1.3
cm).
Use a leader board to start the run and a
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trailer board to finish the run.
Using the pull rollers will allow you to leave
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gaps between boards.
If not using the pull rollers, have the boards
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nearby to butt end to end during feeding.
Remove the chill idler if using boards.
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Ensure the safety shield is located in the
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rear position and latched or use the foot
switch for slow speed operation.
Ensure the REAR CONTROLS have been
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enabled.
Use the foot switch to run the laminator.
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TIPS FOR MOUNTING ON PRE-COATED
B
OARDS
Liner
Print
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The separation of the laminate and the release
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liner should be maintained close to the heat
rollers.
A little heat, 125 °F (52 °C), may help eliminate
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silvering effects associated with PSA films.
Board
Fig. 6-21. Mounting a Print on a Board.
Load the laminator as illustrated as shown.
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Heat at 125 °F (52 °C), may assist the process
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and increase output quality.
Do not stop once you have started the
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mounting process through the machine.
TIPS FOR PSA ENCAPSULATION
Use of the chill idler may or may not help in
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the output quality. Try both methods.
TIPS FOR THERMAL ENCAPSULATION
Print
Fig. 6-23. Thermal Encapsulation With Poly-in Film.
Load the laminator as shown for poly-in film.
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Print
Fig. 6-22. PSA Encapsulation With Poly-in Film.
Load the laminator as shown.
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Always use two rolls of the same width.
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Use minimal brake tension to achieve flat
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output.
Always use two rolls of film the same width.
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Use minimal brake tension to achieve flat
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output.
Increase speed gradually to maintain the
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activating temperature required for the
laminate you are using.
Length and width of image, ink coverage and
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paper type may effect the temperature and
speed required.
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Operating Instructions
TIPS FOR ACCUSHIELD
Print
Fig. 6-24. Applying AccuShield.
Load the laminator as shown.
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You must have the separator bar option to
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accurately run this material.
Liner rewind tension will be greater than
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normal operating standards.
Do not attempt to run this material greater
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than a speed setting of 4.
LAMINATION GUIDE
BASIC RULES
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.
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.
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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.
Operating Instructions
62FM LAMINATOR
FILM TENSION
Proper film tension, known as brake tension, is the
minimum amount required to eliminate wrinkles in
the finished item. The film should be taut. 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 creates curl. Too
much upper tension creates upward curl while too
much bottom tension causes downward curl.
The heat roller clutch is set at the factory. Periodic
adjustments may be necessary if after adjusting
unwind and rewind brake tensions do not improve
your output quality.
HEAT
The WAIT (Too COLD) indicator may appear if the
speed is set too fast for the material being laminated.
Either lower the speed setting or press Stop and
wait until the READY indicator appears.
OUTPUT
“D” waves in the image ( Fig. 6-25 A).
1.
Fig. 6-25. “D” Waves In Image.
Check paper tension.
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Paper may be damp or not dry.
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“D” waves in the laminate (Fig. 6-25 B).
2.
Operation of the laminator for more than thirty
minutes at a time may necessitate a lower speed
setting. It is recommended that, during periods of
long runs, the items being laminated are alternated
between thick and thin. 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. This procedure is recommended because
rotating the heat roller prior to lamination will more
evenly distribute the heat. Make speed adjustments
if necessary.
Change roller handle pressure.
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Straight waves in output ( Fig. 6-26 A).
3.
Fig. 6-26. Straight Waves in Output.
Check operational settings for materials being
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used.
Insufficient cooling time.
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Angled waves in the output ( Fig. 6-27 A & B).
5.
Fig. 6-27. Angled Waves in Output.
Change roller handle pressure.
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Check for even paper tension
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(Fig. 6-27 A only).
Output was handled prior to cooling.
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Use cooling feature if not on.
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Indent waves in output after pull rollers
4.
(Fig. 6-26 B).
Machine was stopped on print.
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Operating Instructions
7. OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
MAINTAINING THE 62FM 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
62FM LAMINATOR
Use the dampened rag to remove any dust, dirt,
5.
and other foreign materials from the rollers.
Use the foot switch to rotate the rollers to an
6.
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.
7.
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.
Remove the safety shield and feed table.
1.
Remove the film from the laminator.
2.
Refer to Loading Film in the Operation chapter.
Preheat the laminator until the READY indicator
3.
appears
Gently rub the heat and pull rollers, and idlers
4.
with a 3M Scotch-Brite pad.
DO NOT USE METAL SCOURING PADS! Do
not use any abrasives to clean the rollers.
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Operating Instructions
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
The control panel display
does not illuminate when
POWER I/O is in the ON
marked “I”, position.
Heat rollers do not turn when
I press the Run button.
Heat rollers only turn if I use
the foot switch.
Rear controls do not
operate.
Laminated items exhibit
curling.
,
Laminator not connected to electrical
supply.
Safety shield is not properly installed. Remove safety shield and properly
Feed table not properly installed Tilt feed table and properly replace it.
Emergency Stop is engaged Pull out on the emergency stop push
Laminator is in foot switch mode. Disengage the foot switch mode.
Rear controls are not enabled. Enable rear controls.
Safety shield is not installed in rear
position.
Tension between the top and bottom film
roll is unequal.
Insert attachment plug into receptacle.
replace it.
button.
Install the safety shield.
Adjust film tension.
Adhesive deposited on heat
rollers.
Tension on top or bottom roll of film is
too film loose.
Bottom film roll may be improperly
loaded.
Top and bottom film webs not aligned. Release heat and pull roller pressure,
Laminate improperly loaded. Adhesive (matte) side of laminate film
Adjust film tension.
Make sure bottom roll of film is around
idler bar and the it is in the normal
operating position.
align the rolls of film.
may be against the heat rollers. Unweb
and reload the film properly.
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
62FM LAMINATOR
Unsatisfactory adhesion of
laminate.
Waves in my output
Speed setting too fast for type of
material being laminated.
Insufficient heat. Wait for READY indicator to appear in
Laminate improperly loaded. Adhesive side of film must be facing
Heat rollers require cleaning. Clean heat rollers per procedure in
Laminated item unsuitable for adhesion. Item may be dirty or may have
See sub section Output
Nips may be out of calibration. Place a service call for calibration check.
. Under section titled Lamination Guide.
Lower speed setting by pressing Slow
button to slower speed
the control panel display.
away from the heat rollers.
Bottom roll of film not threaded behind
the idle bar.
section Maintaining the 62FM Laminator.
nonporous surface that is extremely
difficult to laminate.
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