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Preinstallation Checklist...................................................................................................2-1

Unpacking........................................................................................................................2-4

Setup ...............................................................................................................................2-5

Leveling ...........................................................................................................................2-5

Startup.............................................................................................................................2-6

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Safety...............................................................................................................................3-1

Audible Signals............................................................................................................3-3

Operator Controls............................................................................................................3-4

Front Control Panel......................................................................................................3-4

Front Clutch/Brake Panel.............................................................................................3-6

Rear Control Panel ......................................................................................................3-8

Rear Clutch/Brake Panel ...........................................................................................3-10

Setup .............................................................................................................................3-11

Loading the Film............................................................................................................3-11

Heating ..........................................................................................................................3-11

Recommended Materials...............................................................................................3-12

Films (Excluding Vinyl Transfer and Overlamination)................................................3-12

Vinyl Transfer and Overlamination Materials.............................................................3-12

Setting the Slitter ...........................................................................................................3-12

Paper Tips......................................................................................................................3-12

Positioning the Film and Centering the Web .................................................................3-13

Film Spacing..................................................................................................................3-14

Operational Tips and Tricks...........................................................................................3-14

Changing Film and Paper. ..... ..... ............................ .... ..... ............................ ..... .... .....3-14

Process Control Charts..................................................................................................3-15

Vinyl T r an sfe r ....................... ..... ..... .... ............................ ..... ..... ............................ .... .....3-15

Setup...................................... ............................ ..... .... ............................ ..... ..... .........3-15

Procedure ......................... ..... ..... .... ............................ ..... ..... ............................ .... .....3-16

Machine Shutdown........................................................................................................3-16

Procedure ..................................................................................................................3-16

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Cleaning ..........................................................................................................................4-1

Lubrication.......................................................................................................................4-3

Adjusting the Kick Cable..................................................................................................4-3

Contacting Technical Support...................................... ............................ ..... ..... ..............4- 4

Output Troubleshooting Guide.........................................................................................4-6

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Exclusions to the Warranty..........................................................................................5-1

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ORCA-IV Image Transfer Laminator Operation Manual

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CAUTION

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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE YOUR

ORCA-IV IMAGE TRANSFER LAMINATOR

UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THIS SECTION

CAREFULLY!

Your safety, as well as the safety of others, is important
to GBC Pro-Tech. This section contains important
safety information.

The following symbols are used throughout this man­ual to indicate warnings and cautions.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situatio n

which, if not avoided, will result in death or

serious inj ury.

The GBC Pro-Tech ORCA-IV is a powerful machine
that is designed for vinyl transfer and over-lamination.
The forces required to accomplish these tasks are very
large.

The air-cylinder system used to provide downward
pressure on the top roll is capable of producing forces
greater than 1000 pounds (454kg). This fo rce is appli ed
to any object presented in the opening (called the nip)
between the two rolls.

Use care in lowering the t op main roll and kno w how to
react quickly in an emergency. The laminator roll UP-
DOWN switch is located on the instrument panels.
This switch controls the up and down motion of the top
laminator roll. Before pre ssing this switch to the
DOWN position, ensure that no thing is in the nip area.
If any problem or danger should occur, depressing any
of the emergency buttons stops the rolls from closing
and raises them completely.

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To quickly stop the machine in the event of an emer­gency , press any of the emergency stop b uttons or appl y
force t o eith er kick cab le. T his act ion st ops the mac hin e
completely and raises the rolls.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death or

serious inj ury.

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.

Indicates important additional information.

The ORCA-IV Image Transfer 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 image transfer laminator
before using or servicing the unit.

In addition, the rolls of the ORCA-IV can reach tem­peratures of over 290 °F (143 °C). At these tempera­tures you can be burned if the rolls are touched during
set-up, operation or servicing.

Opening any door of the image transfer laminator
causes the rolls to slow to 3.0 ft/min (1 m/min).

Do not ever attempt t o overr ide the safet y syst em

on the doors of the machine or the kick cables.

You could get your fingers or arms between the

rolls when they are turning or in the closed

position and you could be crushed or severely

burned.

The machine has a steel cabine t th at is bol te d closed to
isolate the electrical and drive system components for
the safety of the operato r. Only a qualified service tech­nician should open these cabinets.

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The machine is equipped with four emergency stop
buttons located on either side of the front and back of
the image transfer laminator. Any of these, if engaged,
stops the machine. To continue operation, all emer­gency stop buttons must be in the out position and you
must perform the Machine Reset Procedure. See
“Machine Reset Procedure” on page 1-3.

Push any button

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In addition, the ORCA-IV is equipped with two emer­gency stop kick cables located at the lower front and
back of the image transfer laminator.

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Either of these, if stepped on or kicked, stops the lami­nator and raises the rolls. To continue operation, press
the kick cable reset button. Then compl ete the Machine
Reset Procedure. See “Machine Reset Procedure” on
page 1-3.

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Kick Cable
Reset Button

Figure 1-3: Kick Cable Reset Button

Machine Reset Procedur e

Perform this procedure whenever an emergency stop
button or kick cable is activated or when the power to
the machine is turned on.

1. Make sure all emergency stop buttons and kick
cables are reset.

2. Press the main machine reset button above the
power switch on the back of the machine. See

ure 1-4: Machine Reset Button

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3. Check the web force se ttings to make sure they are
what you require.

4. Turn the heater back on. It is necessary to restart
the heater as all power is turned off when an emer­gency stop button or kick cable is activated.

5. Lock the shafts by closin g the doors of the machine
and pressing either the shaft locking switch or the
FWD or REV arrow.

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POWER

Figure 1-4: Machine Reset Button

Despite the safety features built into the ORCA-IV,
extreme caution must be used when operating or ser­vicing the unit. READ THE FOLLOWING WARN-

INGS AND CAUTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO OPERATE OR SERVICE THE ORCA-IV
IMAGE TRANSFER LAMINATOR.

6. Start the motor and increase the speed.

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If the display does not have a decimal point in it, the
machine needs to be reset.

Secure long hair so that it cannot get caught in

the machinery. Do not wea r ties, loose fitting

clothing or dangling jewelry while cleaning or

servicing the image tran sfer laminator. These

items can get caught in the nip and choke you or

you can be crushed or burned.

Use a lift to load and unload rolls larger than 50

yards. They can weigh up to 500 lbs and can

crush you.

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IMPORTANT

DANGER

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

Do not operate the image transfer laminator near

water. Y ou can be sev erely shocked, electrocuted

or cause a fire.

Raise the upper main roll when the image

transfer laminator is not in operat ion. P r olonged

contact can damage the rolls.

Remove and lockout power from the image

transfer laminator before servicing. You can be

severely shocked, electrocuted or cause a fire.

Do not use liquid or aeros ol cleaners on the image
transfer laminator. Do not spill liquid of any kind

on the image transfer laminator. You can be

severely shocked, electr ocuted or cause a fir e. Use

only a damp cloth for cleaning.

Use only 80% (or str onger) i sopr opyl alcohol or a

rubber cement eraser to clean the rolls. Harsh

chemicals like toluene, acetone or MEK destroy

the silicone covering of the rolls.

Do not leave the top roll heater on with the roll

raised. Heat builds up in a stationary roll and can

damage it.

Excess pressure can damage the rolls. Always
select the minimum roll pressure necessary to

complete the ta sk.

If silicone adhesive contacts the upper or lower

roll, remove it IMMEDIATELY using 80 %

isopropyl alcohol. It can harden within an hour

and ruin the roll .

Exercise care when cleaning the rolls with

80% (or stronger) isopropyl alcohol:

• Use only in a well ventilated area.

• Wear rubber gloves.

• Use only on cool rolls.

Cleaning heated rolls can ignite the fumes.

The operating environment must be free of dust,

flammable liquids and vapors. You can be

injured by inhaling c hemical vapors. Vapor build

up or stored flammable liquids can cause a fire.

Excessive dust can damage the image transfer

laminator.

Do not use a knife or other sharp instrument

during installation or while servicing the image

transfer laminator. You can cause irreparable

damage to the rolls.

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IMPORTANT

WARNING

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

Do not attempt to move the image transfer

laminator across anythi ng other than a fla t, level

surface without trained and qualified riggers.

You can be crushed or seriously injured.

The ORCA-IV Image Transfer Laminator is a

large and heavy piece of equipment. It is

necessary to employ LICENSED RIGGERS

ONLY to move the machine. The image transfer

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.

GBC Pro-Tech’s warranty does not cover

malfunction of the equipment due to mis handling

and/or tipping.

GBC Pro-Tech bears no responsibility for

personal injury or damage due to moving the

image transfer laminator improperly.

Do not open the side co ver s of t he mac hine . Onl y

a qualified service technician should remove the

covers. You can be severely shocked,

electrocuted, or crushed.

Never operate the mac hine with s ide covers open.

You can be severely shocked, electrocuted, or

crushed.

ALWAYS USE GOOD SAFETY PRACTICES
WHEN OPERATING OR SERVICING THE IMAGE
TRANSFER LAMINATOR AND KNOW HOW TO
REACT QUICKLY IN AN EMERGENCY.

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On your ORCA-IV Image Transfer Laminator are
important safety labels. See Figure 1-5: Locations of
Safety Labels for the location of the se labels.

Only a qualified el ectrician s hould connect power

to the image transfer laminator. You can be

severely shocked, electrocuted or cause a fire if

power is improperly applie d.

Do not operate the image transfer lamin ator if

the power cord is damaged or frayed. You can be

severely shocked, electrocuted or cause a fire.

Contact a qualified electrician to replace the

cord.

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord.
Do not locate the cord where people can walk on

it. You or others can be severely shocked,

electrocuted or cause a fire.

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WARNING
ACHTUNG

MISE EN GARDE

On
Exterior
Panels

One Located At
Each Roll Load
Point (7 Total)

Located

Inside

Cabinet

©1994 Hazard Communication Systems, Inc. 800-748-0241

WARNING
ACHTUNG

Located
Inside
Cabinet

MISE EN GARDE

CAUTION! EXPOSED ROLLER
Can cause personal injury.
Keep hands, long hair, ties, jewelry
and loose clothing away from this area.

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SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
SICHERHEITS­RICHTLINIEN
CONSIGNES DE
SÉCURITÉ

ORCA IV™

PRO-TECH ENGINEERING, INC.

Model No. Serial No.

Emergency Stop Kick Cables Located Below.
Kick or Step on to Stop Laminating Process.

®

LISTED
I.T.E
6N10

Madison, Wisconsin

®

VAC

Hz
Amps
Phase
Wires

MADE IN U.S.A.

SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE
SUPPLY

©1994 Hazard Communication Systems, Inc. 800-748-0241

6 A 1 A 6 A

24VDC

6 A/250V 1/4 X 1-1/4 IN [ 5 X 20mm ]
1 A/250V 1/4 X 1-1/4 IN [ 5 X 20mm ]

CAUTION
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE,
REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING OF FUSE

Located Inside
Cabinet

Located Inside
Cabinet

HIGH LEAKAGE CURRENT!
Earth connection essential before
connecting supply

Model No. Serial No.

VAC

Hz
Amps
Phase
Wires

MADE IN U.S.A.

®

SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

LISTED

BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE

I.T.E
6N10

SUPPLY

®

Emergency Stop Kick Cables Located Below.
Kick or Step on to Stop Laminating Process.

Located On Door

≤ 100 PSI
≥ 700 KPa

©1997 HCS, Inc. 800-748-0241 No. 6101-52BVPK

Figure 1-5: Locations of Safety Labels

PRO-TECH

SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

SICHERHEITS­RICHTLINIEN

CONSIGNES DE
SÉCURITÉ

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The following are typical safety hazard decals used on GBC Pro-Tech machines, with a brief description (“Mean­ing” column) of each decal.

Decal Meaning Decal Meaning

WARNING
ACHTUNG

MISE EN GARDE

©1994 Hazard Communication Systems, Inc. 800-748-0241

WARNING
ACHTUNG

MISE EN GARDE

or

WARNING
ACHTUNG

MISE EN GARDE

or

WARNING
ACHTUNG

MISE EN GARDE

WARNING!

Moving parts can
crush and cut.

Do not operate with
guard or door open.

WARNING!

Crush and burn
hazard. Stay clear of
moving rollers. Stop
machine and raise roll
before cleaning.

WARNING!

Carefully read
Operator's Manual
before handling this
machine. Observe
instructions and safety
rules when operating.

WARNING!

HAZARDOUS
VOLTAGE.

To be serviced only by
trained and authorized
personnel.

Lockout power before
servicing.

CAUTION!
Surface is hot.
A burn hazard exists.

SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

SICHERHEITS­RICHTLINIEN

CONSIGNES DE
SÉCURITÉ

≤ 100 PSI
≥ 700 KPa

©1997 HCS, Inc. 800-748-0241 No. 6101-52BVPK

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WARNING!

1. Read and understand the Operation Manual and
all safety labels before operating this machine.

2. Only a trained person is to be permitted to operate
this machine. Training should include instruction
in operation under normal conditions and
emergency situations.

3. This machine is to be serviced only by trained and
authorized personnel. Follow lockout procedures
before servicing.

4. Never reach into the machine for any reason unless
the machine is at a COMPLETE STOP.

5. Never leave the machine stopped in such a manner
that another worker can start the machine while
you are working on or within the machine.

6. Never change or defeat the function of electrical
interlocks or other machine "shutdown" switches.

7. Before starting this machine, check that:

- All persons are clear of the machine.

- No maintenance work is being performed on

the machine.

- All guards are in place.

- All parent rolls are well chucked in the unwind

stands.

- The machine is free of paper scraps, wraps and

jams.

8. There is a potential hazard of entanglement in this
machine caused by items such as long hair, loose
clothing, and jewelry. Make sure your clothing and
hair fit closely to your body and that all jewelry,
rings and watches are removed.

CAUTION!

Air pressure must be less than 100 PSI (700 kPa) to
avoid damaging the machine.

Reset.

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electric power, and separate (open) rolls to eliminate a
pinch point (on some machines).

WARNING!

EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON

Electric power disconnect and lock out location.

CAUTION!

Rolls are heavy.
Use proper lifting
techniques to prevent
injury.

CAUTION!

For continued

6 A 1 A 6 A

24VDC

6 A/250V 1/4 X 1-1/4 IN [ 5 X 20mm ]
1 A/250V 1/4 X 1-1/4 IN [ 5 X 20mm ]

CAUTION
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE,
REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING OF FUSE

®

VAC

Hz
Amps
Phase
Wires

MADE IN U.S.A.

LISTED

I.T.E
6N10

®

Model No. Serial No.

protection against risk
of fire, replace only with
same type and rating
of fuse.

Machine identification
label.

CAUTION! EXPOSED ROLLER
Can cause personal injury.
Keep hands, long hair, ties, jewelry
and loose clothing away from this area.

Emergency Stop Kick Cables Located Below.
Kick or Step on to Stop Laminating Process.

SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE
SUPPLY

HIGH LEAKAGE CURRENT!
Earth connection essential before
connecting supply

CAUTION!

Can cause personal injury. K eep hands, long hair, ties,
jewelry and loose clothing away from this area.

Emergency Stop Kick Cables Located Below. Kick or

SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

Earth connection essential before connecting supply.

EXPOSED ROLLER

Step on to Stop Laminating Process.

CONNECTING TO THE SUPPLY .

HIGH LEAKAGE CURRENT!

Earth ground.

Safety

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IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

Note

CAUTION

GBC Pro-Tech is committed to a program of ongoing
product improvement. As a result, we are providing
these instructions so that you can ensure that your new
ORCA-IV Laminator is properly and securely
unpacked, moved and installed.

Before an ORCA-IV Image Transfer Laminato r ca n be
installed there are a few requ irement s that must be met.
Make certain that each of th e req uiremen ts lis ted in the
following preinstallation checklist are met before
beginning installation.

Failure to follow the pr einst allat ion chec klist can

result in damage to the image transfer laminator.

The operating environment must be free of dust,

flammable liquids and vapors. You can be

injured by inhaling c hemical vapors. Vapor build

up or stored flammable liquids can cause a fire.

Excessive dust can damage the image transfer

laminator.

Do not locate the image transf er laminator wher e

air is blowing directly on the machine. The air

flow can cool the rol ls unevenly and r esult in po or

quality output.

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❏ Are doorways and hallways wide enough for the

image transfer laminator to be moved to the instal­lation site?

❏ Is there ample room for the image transfer lamina-

tor?
A work area must be established that allows for
operation in both the front and the rear of the
machine and provides space for efficient material
flow. See Figure 2-6: Machine Space Require-
ments for a typical machine area layout.

❏ Is the environment appropriate for the image trans-

fer laminato r?
The image transfer laminator requir es a clean, dust
and vapor free environment to operate properly,
such as an air conditioned office area with forced
10% make up air . However, the image transfer lam­inator must not be located where there is air blow­ing directly on it. Major fluctuation in temperature
and humidity are to be avoided.

❏ Have you contacted a certified electrician to both

hard wire the laminator and ensure that an adequate
power supply, having the appropriate capacity,
overcurrent protect ion, and saf ety loc kouts i s avail­able?
The laminator requires 4 wire North American
Delta 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, three phase, 45A per
phase with the preheater option and 35A per phase
without the preheater option.

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If you require setup for European power input (three
phase wye), please contact GBC Technical Support.

Do not ever attempt to change the internal

jumper configurations. Only a qualified GBC

Service Technician can change these

configurations. You can severely damage the

machine.

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❏ Is there an appropriate filtered dry air supply avail-

IMPORTANT

able?
The machine requires filtered dry air at 1.5 cubic
feet per minute (cfm), 50 liter s/minute at a pre ssure
of 100 pounds per square inch (psi) (700 kPa). The
air supply must be clean (free of dirt) and dry.
Moisture causes corrosion and particles block
pneumatic controls. Either problem can cause the
laminator to ma lfunction.

It is the customer's responsibility to provide appro­priate filters and water trap s for the air hose before
the air is routed to the la minator . Pro-T e ch suggests
that the best approach to the air requirement is to
provide a dedicated small compressor for the lami­nator. A standard l igh t- duty ½ to ¾ horse power ( 1
kW) electric air compressor with 1.5 to 2.5 cfm
output with a 5 gallon (20 liter) storage tank is
appropriate.

The air supply to the laminator must be clean

and dry or the machine will be damaged.

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4' x 6'

(1.2m x 2m)

Work Table

on Wheels

50"

(1.27m)

38.4"

(.98m)

Rear

85" (2.16m)

Front

153" (3.89m)

4' x 6'

(1.2m x 2m)

Work Table

on Wheels

Electrical
Supply
(Standard
Inlet on
Bottom of
Machine)

Air Supply
(On Bottom of
Machine)

24'

(7.3m)

20' (6m)

Figure 2-6: Machine Space Requirements

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NOTE

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

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ALL SHIPMENTS ARE EX- WORKS. At our dock title
passes to the buyer Please review your insurance cov­erage prior to shipment, as you are responsible for all
subsequent freight charges and risks. Before signing
the Bill of Lading you should be sure to inspect the
machine for signs of damage or missing items; if appli­cable, you should make a note o f thi s on t he Bil l of Lad­ing.

The ORCA-IV Image Transfer Laminator is shipped
encased in shrink wrap via Air Ride Van.

To unpack the machine:

7. Have the image transfer laminator rolled off the
Air Ride Van and placed on the floor by licensed
riggers.

Do not attempt to move the image transfer

laminator across anythi ng other than a fla t, level

surface without trained and qualified riggers.

You can be crushed or seriously injured.

The ORCA-IV Image Transfer Laminator is a

large and heavy piece of equipment. It is

necessary to employ LICENSED RIGGERS

ONLY to move the machine. The image transfer

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.

GBC Pro-Tech’s warranty does not cover

malfunction of the equipment due to mis handling

and/or tipping.

GBC Pro-Tech bears no responsibility for

personal injury or damage due to moving the

image transfer laminator improperly.

8. Gently unwrap the shrink wrap from around the
image transfer laminator and remove the foam pro­tecting the corners of the machine.

Do not use a knife or other sharp instrument

during installation or while servicing the image

transfer laminator. You can cause irreparable

damage to the rolls.

9. Carefull y remove any accessories pac ked with the
machine. The accessory pack should contain:

1 Towel, white
1 Slitting knife
1 Set, hex wrenches
4 Leveling pads
3 Fuses (6A, 250V)
1 Tape measure
1 Rubber cement pick-up
1 Strain relief
1 Manual
4 Slitter Assemblies

2 T-handle wrenches (
2 Web unwind spacers

10. Remove any plastic strapping and packing paper
taped to the

Do not use a knife or other sharp instrument

during installation or while servicing the image

transfer laminator. You can cause irreparable

11. Remove all packing materials to a safe distance
from the imag e transfer lamin ator.

roll

s.

damage to the rolls.

1

/4")

12. Level the machine using the procedure included in
this section.

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NOTE

A word about international shipments: As these are
heavy pieces of equipment, GBC Pro-Tech takes every
precaution to ensure that our image transfer lamina­tors are properly crated to the highest standards.

Before machines leave our loading dock, they are pre­treated with a VCI protective film to provide total cor­rosion protection. This protective film is wrapped
around t he machi ne and comp letel y seal ed. In a dditi on,
moisture absorbing silicone desiccant packs are
packed inside the crate and machine cabinets.

Prior to sta rt up of the machi ne, you must remove the
desiccant packs from each cabinet and discard. DO
NOT operate the machine with the desiccant packs
inside the cabinets.

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Once the ORCA-IV Image Transfer Laminator has
been unpacked and moved into final position perform
the following setup procedure.

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Tools required:

• Adjustable wrench

• Carpenter's level (or equivalent)

To level the laminator :

1. Install the four level pads (included in the acces­sory pack) on the ends of the foot bolts.

2. Remove the rear idler so that you can place a car­petner’s level across the pull roll to the bottom
main roll.

Tools required:

1

•

/8" hex wrench

• Adjustable wrench

Setup Procedure

1. Inspect the machine for any obvious shipping dam­age.

2. Remove the drive and control side cabinet covers
with the
securing th e covers to the machine. Lift the covers

off.

3. Inspect all the bolts and tighten any that were loos­ened during shipping.

4. Have a certified electrician wire the machine
directly to a power source.

5. Connect the machine to the air supply.

6. Replace all cabinet covers.

1

/8" hex wrench by removing the screws

Figure 2-7: Leveling Front to Rear

3. Level thi s side of the machine front to rear, raising
or lowering the leveling pads by adjusting the nuts
on the foot bolts.

4. Move the level to the other s ide of the machine and
level front to rear.

5. Place the level directly on the chrome tie bar below
the pull rolls and level the back of th e machine s ide
to side.