GBC 930-073 User Manual

SPARTAN LAMINATOR

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

MANUAL

Part Number: 930-073 Rev: A Rev . Date: 6-9-04

© 2004 GENERAL BINDING CORPORA TION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not duplicate without written permission.

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General Binding Corporation

One GBC Plaza

Northbrook, IL 60062-4195

The information in this publication is provided for reference and is

believed to be accurate and complete. GBC is not liable for errors in this

publication or for incidental or consequential damage in connection with
the furnishing or use of the information in this publication, including, but
not limited to, any implied warranty of fitness or merchantability for any

particular use.

GBC reserves the right to make changes to this publication and to

the products described in it without notice. All specifications and

information concerning products are subject to change without notice.

Reference in this publication to information or products protected

by copyright or patent does not convey any license under the rights of

GBC or others. GBC assumes no liability arising from infringements of

patents or any other rights of third parties.

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reserved. The information contained in this publication is proprietary and

may not be reproduced, stored, transmitted, or transferred, in whole or in

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GBC.

Spartan Operation and Maintenance Manual

Table of contents

1.0 Safety

1.1 Explanation of symbols 1-1

1.2 General Rules of safety 1-1

1.3 Primary function 1-2

1.4 Safety decals 1-2
Figure 1.4.1 Safety label placement 1-3

2.0 Warranty

2.1 Limited warranty 2.1

2.2 Exclusions to the warranty 2-1

3.0 Specifications

3.1 Consumable 3-1

3.2 Function 3-1

3.3 Electrical 3-1

3.4 Dimensions and weights 3-1
Figure 3.4.1 Dimensions 3-2

4.0 Installation

4.1 Pre-installation 4-1

4.2 Suggested floor layout 4-2
Figure 4.2.1 Suggested floor layout example 4-2

4.3 Know your laminator 4-3

4.4 Unpacking 4-4

5.0 Operations

5.1 Control panel 5-1

5.2 Roller pressure handle 5-2

6.0 Applications

6.1 Pouch boards 6-1

6.2 Mounting boards 6-2

6.3 Lamination pouches 6-3

6.4 Helpful Hints 6-4

7.0 Maintenance

7.1 Cabinets, cover and stand 7-1

7.2 Rollers 7-1

7.2.1 Stains/ dust on rollers 7-1

7.2.2 Adhesive on rollers 7-2

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1.0 Safety

CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate your
SP ART AN Laminator until you completely read and
understand this Operations and Maintenance
Manual.

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

ELECTRICAL HAZARD: [This symbol is used prior
to a step. The information following this symbol is to
prevent an electrical shock condition that may be
caused by an operator’ s action or machine function..]

1.2 General rules of safety

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

1.1 Explanation of symbols

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

CAUTION: [This symbol is used prior to a step. The
information following this symbol is to inform you of
how to avoid harm to you, others around you or to
the equipment.]

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

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

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

information following this symbol is to inform you of
how to avoid a dangerous situation.]

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

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1.3 Primary function

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

The Spartan laminator is to be used only as a mounting
and laminating machine. Only use acceptable materials
when mounting and laminating with this machine.

All acceptable materials may be purchased from GBC.
For your convenience, acceptable materials are listed
below with product code numbers for fast and easy
ordering.

Pouches ( 25 per box )

Sign 3745595 clear 5 mil (W)18.5 x (L)24.5
Poster 3745596 clear 5 mil (W) 25 x (L) 37
Display 3745597 clear 5 mil (W) 37 x (L) 49

Mounting Boards ( 10 per box )

Poster (white) 3745571 (W) 25 x (L) 37
Poster (black) 3745575 (W) 25 x (L) 37
Display (white) 3745572 (W) 37 x (L) 49
Display (black) 3745576 (W) 37 x (L) 49

Pouchboards - clear ( 10 per box )

Poster (white) 3745579 (W) 25 x (L) 37
Poster (black) 3745583 (W) 25 x (L) 37
Display (white) 3745580 (W) 37 x (L) 49
Display (black) 3745584 (W) 37 x (L) 49

1.4 Safety decals

INFORMATION: Always observe all warning
labels placed at various points on the laminator . If
you do not completely understand a label, consult
your manager for assistance.

– Electrical Shock: Electrical shock hazard.

Electrical voltage behind panel.

!

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

away. You may be crushed and or burned.

!

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

fingers away. You may be crushed and or burned.

!

MUCHO

CUIDADO

MUCHO

CUIDADO

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

WARNING!WAARSCHUWING!ATTENZIONE!WARNUNG

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

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

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

SpannungsfUhren
de

Teile.
Nicht offnen.
Enthalt keine vom
Enduerbraucher zu
wartende Teile.
Fur service bitte an
qualifiziertes
Service-Personal
wenden.

!

– Roller Pinch Point: Keep hands and fingers

CUIDADO

ATTENTION

!

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

CAUTION

!

HOT ROLLS.

PINCH POINT.

Keep hands and
clothing away.

WARNUNG

!

HEISSE
ROLLEN

Klemmgefahr
zwischen Rollen
Hande und
Kleidung ferhalten

– Keep clear/ Hot Surface: Keep hands and

Pouchboards - sand ( 10 per box )

Poster (white) 3745587 (W) 25 x (L) 37
Poster (black) 3745591 (W) 25 x (L) 37
Display (white) 3745588 (W) 37 x (L) 49
Display (black) 3745592 (W) 37 x (L) 49

INFORMATION: If similar products are used,
results may differ since temperature and speed is
set for optimal results using GBC products.

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WARNING

Serious injury may result.

Keep hand, clothing and loose

articles away from the rollers

and heaters.

CAUTION

Hot surface

Avoid contact

Refer to Figure 1.4.1 Safety Label Placement

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Figure 1.4.1 Safety Label Placement

WARNING

Serious injury may result.

Keep hand, clothing and loose

articles away from the rollers

and heaters.

CAUTION

Hot surface

Avoid contact

!

CUIDADO

RODILLOS
CALIENTES.
PUNTO DE
PINC HAMI ENT O.
Mantener manos y
ropa a distancia.

ATTENTION

!

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

!

CAUTION

HOT ROLLS.

PINC H POIN T.

Keep hands and
clothing away.

WARNUNG

!

HEIS SE
ROLLEN

Klemmgefahr
zwischen Rollen
Hande und
Kleidung ferhalten

!

!

MUCHO

MUCHO

CUIDADO

CUIDADO

Riesgo de

Risque de

choque

secousse

electrico

electrique.

No abra

Ne pas ouvrir.

Adentro, no hay

Pas de p ieces

piezas

reparables par

reparables

l'utilisateur.

para el usuario.

Entretien par

Mantenimiento

personnel

solamente para

qualifie.
personal
calificado

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WARNING!WAARSCHUW ING!ATTEN ZIONE!WARNUNG

Kans op

Electrical shock

elektrische

hazard.

schok.

Do not open.

Niet openen

No user

Bevatgeen door

serviceable

gebruik te

parts inside.

repareren

Refer servicing

onderdelen.

to

Door bevoegd

qualified service

service

personnel.

personeel
laten repareren

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

!

SpannungsfUhren
de

Teile.
Nicht offnen.
Enthalt keine vom
Enduerbraucher zu
wartende Teile.
Fur service bitte an
qualifiziertes
Service-Personal
wenden.

!

CUIDADO

RODILLOS
CALIENTES.
PUNTO DE
PINC HAMI ENT O.
Mantener manos y
ropa a distancia.

ATTENTION

!

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

!

HOT ROLLS.

PINC H POIN T.

Keep hands and
clothing away.

CAUTION

!

WARNUNG

HEIS SE
ROLLEN

Klemmgefahr
zwischen Rollen
Hande und
Kleidung ferhalten

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