GBC F - 160 CE User Manual

F - 160 CE OPERATION AND

MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Do not duplicate without written permission.

GBC Films Group

4151 Anderson Road

DeForest, WI 53532

Revision : Ph: ( 608 ) 246 - 8844

Part number : 930 - 065

Fx: ( 608 ) 246 - 8645

Section 1: Safety

1.1 Symbols .......................................................................................................1 - 1

1.2 Safety features ............................................................................................1 - 2

1.3 Safety shield ...............................................................................................1 - 3

1.4 Emergency stop ...........................................................................................1 - 4

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1.5 Emergency cable .........................................................................................1 - 5

1.6 Front feed table ..........................................................................................1 - 6

1.7 Decal locations ............................................................................................1 - 7

Figure 1.7.1 Decal location - front ................................................1 - 9

Figure 1.7.2 Decal location - rear ..............................................1 - 10

Section 2: Warranty

2.1 Limited warranty information ....................................................................2 - 1

2.2 Exclusions to the warranty ........................................................................2 - 1

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Section 3: Specifications

3.1 General .......................................................................................................3 -1

3.2 Consumables ...............................................................................................3 - 1

3.3 Function ......................................................................................................3 - 2

3.4 Electrical ....................................................................................................3 - 3

3.5 Dimensions ................................................................................................3 - 4

Figure 3.5.1 Dimensions ...............................................................3 - 5

Section 4: Installation

4.1 Preinstallation check list ...........................................................................4 - 1

Figure 4.1.1 Suggested floor layout .............................................4 - 3

4.2 Know your machine ...................................................................................4 - 4

4.3 Unpacking ..................................................................................................4 - 5

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4.4 Shrink wrapped .........................................................................................4 - 5

4.5 Crated .........................................................................................................4 - 6

4.6 Accessory pack content ............................................................................4 - 8

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4.7 Installing levelers .......................................................................................4 - 9

4.8 Leveling .....................................................................................................4 - 11

4.9 Connecting power ....................................................................................4 - 15

Figure 4.9.1 Single phase ( U.S. & Canada ) ..............................4 - 17

Figure 4.9.2 Three phase ( Europe ) ...........................................4 - 17

4.10 Safety check ............................................................................................4 - 18

4.10.1 Front feed table ...................................................................................4 - 18

4.10.2 Safety shield ..........................................................................................4 - 20

4.10.3 E-STOP ...............................................................................................4 - 21

4.10.4 E-CABLE .............................................................................................4 - 22

4.11 Function check ........................................................................................4 - 23

4.11.1 Control panel .......................................................................................4 - 23

Figure 4.11.1 Default settings ......................................................4 - 27

4.11.2 Variable speed footswitch ....................................................................4 - 27

4.11.3 Unwind shafts and unwind brakes ......................................................4 - 28

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Section 5: Operations

5.1 Control panel ..............................................................................................5 - 1

Figure 5.1.1 Front control panel .................................................5 - 9

5.2 Emergency ................................................................................................5 - 10

5.2.1 In an emergency .....................................................................................5 - 10

5.2.2 Resume operation ...................................................................................5 - 11

5.3 Set up .........................................................................................................5 - 12

5.3.1 Power ......................................................................................................5 - 12

5.3.2 Film loading ..........................................................................................5 - 12

Chart 5.3.1 Measurement chart ..................................................5 - 14

5.3.5 Heating ...................................................................................................5 - 14

5.4 Job programming ....................................................................................5 - 16

Chart 5.4.1 Job save chart .........................................................5 - 17

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5.5 Manual nip adjustment ............................................................................5 - 18

5.5.1 Main roller manual nip adjustment ......................................................5 - 18

5.5.2 Pull roller manual nip adjustment .........................................................5 - 21

5.6 Front feed table .........................................................................................5 - 24

5.6.1 Removing the table ...............................................................................5 - 24

5.6.2 Replacing the table ................................................................................5 - 24

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6.1 Parameter charts and diagrams

Chart 6.1.1 Temperature conversion chart ...................6 - 3

Blank chart .......................................................................................................6 - 4

Blank diagram ..................................................................................................6 - 5

Chart 1 - Precoating substrates ........................................................................6 - 6

Diagram 1 - Precoating subtrates ....................................................................6 - 7

Chart 2 - Mounting only ....................................................................................6 - 8

Diagram 2 - Mounting only ..............................................................................6 - 9

Chart 3 - Single sided ( Sled ) .........................................................................6 - 10

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Diagram 3 - Single sided ( Sled ) .....................................................................6 - 11

Chart 4 - Single sided ( Craft paper ) ..............................................................6 - 12

Diagram 4 - Single sided ( Craft paper ) ........................................................6 - 13

Chart 5 - Decal and mount ( Decal ) ..............................................................6 - 14

Diagram 5 - Decal and mount ( Decal ) .........................................................6 - 15

Chart 6 - Decal and mount ( Mount ) ............................................................6 - 16

Diagram 6 - Decal and mount ( Mount ) .......................................................6 - 17

Chart 7 - Precoating subtrates .......................................................................6 - 18

Diagram 7 - Precoating subtrates ...................................................................6 - 19

Chart 8 - One pass mount ...............................................................................6 - 20

Diagram 8 - One pass mount ..........................................................................6 - 21

Chart 9 - Thermal decal and mount ( Decal ) ................................................6 - 22

Diagram 9 - Thermal decal and mount ( Decal ) ...........................................6 - 23

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Chart 10 - Thermal decal and mount ( Mount ) .............................................6 - 24

Diagram 10 - Thermal decal and mount ( Mount ) ........................................6 - 25

Chart 11 - Encapsulation ...............................................................................6 - 26

Diagram 11 - Encapsulation ..........................................................................6 - 27

Section 7: Troubleshooting

7.1 Wave problems ..........................................................................................7 - 1

7.2 Film problems ............................................................................................7 - 3

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7.2.1 Thermal laminates ..................................................................................7 - 3

7.2.2 Pressure senstive .....................................................................................7 - 3

7.3 Machine problems ......................................................................................7 - 4

7.4 Glossary .....................................................................................................7 - 5

Section 8: Maintenance

8.1 Maintenance schedule ................................................................................8 - 1

8.2 Cleaning the rollers ...................................................................................8 - 2

8.2.1 Cabinets and covers ................................................................................8 - 7

8.2.2 Touch screen control panel .....................................................................8 - 7

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Section 1 Safety

CAUTION

Do not attempt to operate your Falcon 160

CE laminator until you have read this

section carefully!

Safety

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in minor

or moderate injury, or alerts against unsafe

practices or alerts against actions which

could damage the product.

Your safety, as well as the safety of others, is important to GBC Films Group. This section contains important safety information.

The following symbols are used throughout this manual to indicate Information, Caution, Warning,

Danger and Electrical Shock conditions.

1.1 Symbols

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in serious

injury.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death

or serious injury.

INFORMATION

Indicates helpful information that should be

considered before, during, or after an

action, step or procedure is given.

ELECTRICAL

SHOCK

Indicates an electrical shock situation which,

if not avoided, could result in serious

paralyzation of the body or death.

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1.2 Safety features

DANGER

At these temperatures there is a danger of severe burn if the rolls are touched during

The F-160 CE laminator has been designed with safety as a primary consideration; however, you must become thoroughly familiar with the controls, proper operation, proper service procedures and safety features of the laminator before using or servicing the unit.

Only a qualified service technician should

GBC Films Group laminators are powerful machines that are designed to mount, laminate, and encapsulate. The forces required to accomplish these tasks can vary from negligible to very large.

setup, operation or servicing.

INFORMATION

perform any procedure in Part B of this

manual.

The motorized main roller lift mechanism used to provide downward pressure on the upper main roller is capable of producing forces greater than 400 pounds. This force is applied to any object presented in the opening ( called the nip ) between the two rollers.

Use care in lowering the upper laminating roller and know how to react quickly in an emergency. The main laminator roll up / down control is located on the right side of the machine within the front control panel. The GAP up / down arrows control the motion of the upper laminating roller. Before pressing GAP down arrow , ensure that nothing is in the nip area.

In addition, the main laminating rollers of the F160CE can reach temperatures of over 200

F ( 100oC ).

The word qualified is defined below;

Qualified ;

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

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

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Safety

• Any GBC T echnician, GBC Specialist, and / or GBC Films Group T echnician that has been through the GBC Pro-T ech service training course.

The F-160CE laminator has cabinets and panels that are bolted close to isolate the electrical and drive system components for the safety of the operator. Figure 1.2.1 illustrates placement of the cabinets and covers.

Figure 1.2.1 Cabinets and covers

1.3 Safety shield

An important feature of the F-160 CE laminator is the safety shields, when raised, the auto run is disabled and drive control is transferred to the footswitch.Refer to Figure 1.3.1 Safety shield raised.

WARNING

Caution should always be exercised

when using the laminator with

the safety shields raised.

You can be seriously HURT or INJURED!

Covers

Cabinets

Figure 1.3.1 Safety shields raised

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1.4 Emergency stop

The laminator is equipped with four emergency

stops ( E-STOP ) located at the front of the cabinets and the rear of the cabinets. Refer to Figure 1.4.1 Emergency

stops.

Figure 1.4.1 Emergency stops

T o engage an E-STOP, press down on any of the four . Any E-STOP, when engaged, removes power to the laminator. Refer to Figure 1.4.2 Engage an E-STOP.

Figure 1.4.2 Engage an E-STOP

Push

Emergency stops

Rear

INFORMATION

Front

The machine will only operate if all four

E-STOPS are in the unlatched position.

T o continue operation, all E-STOPs must be in the unlatched position. T o reset, twist the E-STOP 1/4 turn clockwise. Refer to Figure 1.4.3 Reset the E-

STOP.

Figure 1.4.3 Reset the E-STOP

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Unlatch

Emergency stops

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Safety

Press RESET located on the right leg at the front

of the machine. Refer to Figure 1.4.4 Machine reset.

Figure 1.4.4 Machine rest

Figure 1.5.1 Emergency cable

Front

Emergency cable

Rear

Machine reset

1.5 Emergency cable

In the event an E-STOP is not reachable, use

your foot to activate an emergency cable ( E-CABLE ) located at the base of the stand from the front or rear of the machine. Refer to Figure 1.5.1 Emergency cable.

Emergency cable

T o continue operation, press in on the cable reset

located on the right leg of the front operating position. Refer to Figure 1.5.2 Reset the E-CABLE.

Figure 1.5.2 Reset the E-CABLE

INFORMATION

The machine will only operate if the

E-CABLE is in the unlatched position.

Push in

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Press RESET located on the right leg at the front

of the machine. Refer to Figure 1.5.3 Machine reset.

Figure 1.5.3 Machine rest

Figure 1.6.1 Front feed table

Machine reset

1.6 Front feed table

The front feed table must be in proper position

for the laminator to operate in auto run. Refer to Figure

1.6.1 Front feed table.

When the key is removed from the interlock, the laminator will stop. With the table removed, the laminator will operate using the variable speed footswitch.

T o continue operation, press STOP.

5.0

SPEED

SAFETY

STOP

FWD REV

Then press GO.

5.0

SPEED

SAFETY

STOP

FWD REV

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1.7 Label locations

Posted at various locations on the Falcon 160

Laminator are important safety labels. Pay careful attention to these labels at all times! Figure 1.7.1 and Figure 1.7.2 illustrates the location of each of these labels.

WARNING

ACHTUNG

MUCHO

CUIDADO

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

WAARSCHUWING!ATTENZIONE

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

MUCHO

CUIDADO

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

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

WARNUNG

SpannungsfUhrend e

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

Safety

WARNING

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

MISE EN GARDE

Roller Pinch Point: Keep hands and fingers away. Y ou may be crushed and/ or burned.

Danger V oltage: High voltage wires behind this panel. Do not remove cover. You may be shocked, electrocuted, paralyzed or die!

Electrical Shock: Live voltage present. Exercise extreme caution. Y ou may be electrocuted!

Do not Lift: This point can not be used as a lifting

point. If ignored, damage will occur to the laminator .

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Reset: Machine reset. Press after iniating power to the

laminator or after an E-STOP or E-CABLE has been engaged then resetted.

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Figure 1.7.1 Label locations - Front

WARNING

ACHTUNG

MISE EN GARDE

WARNING

ACHTUNG

MISE EN GARDE

Safety

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

WAARSCHUWING!ATTENZIONE!WARNUNG

Kans op elektrische schok. Niet openen Bevat

ebruik te repareren onderdelen. Door bevoe service personeel laten repareren

MUCHO

CUIDADO

een door

MUCHO

CUIDADO

Risque de secousse electri

ue. Ne pas ouvrir. Pas de pieces reparables par l'utilisateur. Entretien par personnel

ualifie.

ualificato.

SpannungsfUhrend e

Teile. Nicht offnen. Enthalt keine vom Enduerbraucher zu wartende Teile. Fur service bitte an

ualifiziertes Service-Personal wenden.

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

di riparazioni

WARNING

Electrical shock hazard. Do not open. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicin

ualified service

personnel.

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

WAARSCHUWING!ATTENZIONE!WARNUNG

Kans op elektrische schok. Niet openen Bevat

ebruik te repareren onderdelen. Door bevoe service personeel laten repareren

MUCHO

CUIDADO

een door

MUCHO

CUIDADO

Risque de secousse electri

ue. Ne pas ouvrir. Pas de pieces reparables par l'utilisateur. Entretien par personnel

ualifie.

ualificato.

SpannungsfUhrend e

Teile. Nicht offnen. Enthalt keine vom Enduerbraucher zu wartende Teile. Fur service bitte an

ualifiziertes Service-Personal wenden.

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

di riparazioni

WARNING

Electrical shock hazard. Do not open. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicin

ualified service

personnel.

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Figure 1.7.2 Label locations - Rear

WARNING ACHTUNG

MISE EN GARDE

WARNING ACHTUNG

MISE EN GARDE

CUIDADO

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

WAARSCHUWING!ATTENZIONE!WARNUNG

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

MUCHO

CUIDADO

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

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

SpannungsfUhrend e

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

WARNING

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

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WarrantyF - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual

Section 2 Warranty

GBC Films Group warrants the equipment sold

is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one ( 1 ) year parts and 90 days labor from the date of installation. This warranty is the only warranty made by GBC Films Group and connot be modified or amended.

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

THE WARRANTY MADE HEREIN IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. GBC FILMS GROUP WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY ( UNLESS PRIMARILY CAUSED BY ITS NEGLIGENCE ), LOSS OF PROFIT OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT.

2.2 Exclusions to the

2.1 Limited Warranty

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

CAUTION

Warranty

This warranty specifically does not cover;

1. Damage to the laminating rollers caused by knives,

razor blades, other sharp objects or failure caused by adhesives.

2. Damage to the machine caused by lifting, tilting and / or any attempt to position the machine other than rolling on the installed castors on even surfaces.

3. Improper use of the machine.

Unauthorized customer alterations will

void this warranty.

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

machine.

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Qualified

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

• Any GBC T echnician, GBC Specialist, and / or GBC Films Group T echnician that has been through the

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Section 3: Specifications

Specifications provide all of the technical data for

the Falcon 160 CE Laminator.

Section 3.1 General

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Description:

Features:

Applications:

• Mid level, wide format color finisher for the sheet fed ink jet market. The Falcon 160 CE is a self standing, bi-directional laminator ..

• T wo unwinds ( 1 upper, 1 lower )

• T wo rewinds ( 1 upper front, 1 lower center )

• Safety shielded

• Infeed and oufeed tables

• Accelerator footswitch

• Job programmable

• Bi-directional system

• Four E-STOPs

• Front and rear E-Cable

• Single sided lamination

• Encapsulation

• Mounting

• Decaling

Section 3.2 Consumable

Film types:

• Pressure sensitive laminates

• Pressure sensitive adhesives

• Low melt laminates

• Thermal laminates

• Thermal adhesives

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Film diameters:

Core size:

Film widths:

Paper widths:

Mounting thickness:

• Up to a 8” roll diameter ( 20.3 cm )

• 3” core standard ( 7.62 cm )

• 2-1/4” optional ( must have optional core adapters ) ( 5.72 cm )

• 64” Pressure sensitive ( 162.6 cm )

• 62” Thermal ( 157.8 cm )

• 62” maximum paper width ( 157.8 cm )

• Up to 1” inch thick ( 2.54 cm ) either direction

Safety:

Section 3.3 Function

Speed:

Motor:

Heating capabilities:

Designed to UL / CSA / CE safety standards

• 0 - 15 ft / min ( 0 - 4.6 m / min )

• 2-1/4 horse power drive motor

• Bi-directional D.C. motor

• 68oF - 290oF ( 20oC - 143oC )

Controls:

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• Front control panel

• V ariable speed footswitch

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Job save:

Roll design:

Section 3.4 Electrical

United Statesand Canada:

Europe:

• Save up to 9 job parameters

• High release silicone rolls

• 230 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, single phase, 55 amps.

• 230 - 240 VAC, Wye 3 phase, 32 amps/ phase

B.T .U. output:

Heater wattages:

Amperage draw:

D/C voltage used:

A/C voltage used:

• 31,732 B.T .U. / hour

• 5600 watts per heater

• No heat, motor only : 1 - 3 amps

• T op heat and motor : 20 - 23 amps

• Both heat and motor : 40 - 43 amps

• 24 vdc

• 12 vdc isolated x 2

• 24 vdc isolated

• 230 vac ( minimum )

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Section 3.5 Dimensions

W eight:

Crated:

Uncrated:

Dimensions

Crated:

Uncrated

Nip Height:

• 1568 lbs. ( 711 kg. )

• 1200 lbs. ( 544 kg. )

• 90 in. (H) x 46 in. (W) x 72 in. (L) ( 229 cm (H) x 117 cm (W) x 183 cm (L) )

• 54 in. (H) x 38 in. (W) x 82.5 in. (L) ( 137 cm (H) x 96 cm (W) x 209 cm (L) ) Refer to Figure 3.5.1

• 37 3/16 in. ( 95 cm )

Safety Shield Raised Height:

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• 66 5/8 in. ( 169 cm)

Figure 3.5.1 Dimensions

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53 in.

(135 cm)

76 in.

(193 cm)

82.5 in.

(210 cm)

3.63 in. (9 cm)

1.38 in.

(3.5 cm)

4.75 in. (12 cm)

28 in.

(71 cm)

4.875 in. (12 cm)

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Section 4 Installation

GBC Films Group is committed to a program of ongoing product improvement. As a result, we are providing these instructions so you can insure that your new Falcon 160 CE Laminator is properly and securely unpacked, moved, and installed.

Before a Falcon 160 CE Laminator can be installed, there are a few requirements that must be met. Make certain that each of the requirements listed in the following pre-installation checklist are met before beginning installation.

CAUTION

Is the environment appropriate for the laminator? The laminator requires a clean, dust and vapor free environment to operate properly . It must not be located where there is air blowing directly on the machine

Have you contacted a certified electrician to both wire the laminator and ensure that adequate power is being supplied, having the appropriate capacity , over current protection and safety lockouts are available?

WARNING

The operating environment must be free of

dust, flammable liquids and vapors. You can

be injured by inhaling chemical vapors.

Failure to follow the pre-installation check

list can result in damage to the laminator.

4.1 Pre-installation

Are doorways and hallways wide enough for the

laminator to be moved to the installation site?

Is there ample room for the laminator?

A work area must be established that allows for

operation in both the front and rear of the

laminator and provides space for efficient material

flow. Figur e 4.1.1 illustrates a typical machine

area layout.

WARNING

Vapor build up or stored flammable

liquids can cause a fire. Excessive

dust can damage the laminator.

CAUTION

Do not locate the laminator where air is

blowing directly on the machine. The air

flow can cool the rolls unevenly and result

in poor output quality.

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The laminator requires 230 to 240 vac, 50/ 60 Hz, 55 amps. Or, in Europe only, 3-N phase, 240 vac, 32 amps/ phase.

WARNING

The Falcon 160 CE Laminator is a large and

heavy piece of equipment. It is necessary to

employ LICENSED RIGGERS ONLY to move the laminator. The laminator is not

designed to be tipped up or sideways in any

way. Such action disturbs the exact alignment of the rolling parts of the machine and requires extensive realignment. You can

be crushed or seriously injured.

For instructions on how to connect power,

proceed to 4.9 Connecting power in this section.

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Figure 4.1.1 Suggested Floor Layout

4' x 6' ( 1.22 m x 2m )

Work table on wheels

8.4'

( 2.57 m )

35-3/4" ( .94 - .95m )

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Table height

82.5"

( 209 cm )

20'

( 6 m )

38"

( 96 cm )

8.4'

( 2.57m )

4' x 6' ( 1.22 m x 2m )

Work table on wheels

Table hei

35-3/4" ( .94 - .95m )

3' ( 1 m)

13' ( 4 m)

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