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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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DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
Note
WARNING
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.
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.
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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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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
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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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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.
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
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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
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On Exterior Panels
One Located At Each Roll Load Point (7 Total)
Located
Inside
Cabinet
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Emergency Stop Kick Cables Located Below. Kick or Step on to Stop Laminating Process.
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VAC
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MADE IN U.S.A.
SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE SUPPLY
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CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING OF FUSE
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Located Inside Cabinet
HIGH LEAKAGE CURRENT! Earth connection essential before connecting supply
Model No. Serial No.
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Located On Door
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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
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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
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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.
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CAUTION!
Rolls are heavy. Use proper lifting techniques to prevent injury.
CAUTION!
For continued
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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
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EXPOSED ROLLER
Step on to Stop Laminating Process.
CONNECTING TO THE SUPPLY .
HIGH LEAKAGE CURRENT!
Earth ground.
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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.
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-
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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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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Figure 2-8: Leveling Side to Side
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6. Place the level di r ectly on the chro me tie bar in the front of the machine and level the front of the machine side to side.
7. Recheck the front to rear level condition to ensure that it has not changed. I f it has, r epeat t he leve ling procedure.
8. Remove the four metal casters after the machine is leveled (casters provided for transportation only).
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The first time the image transfer laminator is started and every time it is serviced you should use the follow­ing checklist to confirm that the unit is op erating prop­erly and that all safety mechanisms are functioning.
Startup Checklist
Start the image transfer laminator and go through the following checklist.
Are the emergency stop buttons working?
Push down on one of the emergency stop buttons. The image transfer laminator should stop immedi­ately. Reset the button by turni ng it c lockwis e un til it pops up. Press the reset button. See
Machine Reset Button
reset button. Start the laminator. The machine should resume operation. Always check all four buttons.
Never operate the image transfer laminator unless all of the emergency stop buttons are
functioning properly. You can be crushed or
to locate the main machine
burned.
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Are the emergency stop kick cables working?
With the laminator running, step on or kick the front emergency stop kick cable. The rolls should stop turning and ris e, if the y are lo were d. Reset t he kick cable button. See
Reset Button
Then reset the main mach ine reset . See
Machine Reset Button
reset button.
Never operate the image transfer laminator
unless both of the emerg ency st op kick c ables a r e
functioning properly. You can be crushed or
to locate the kick cable reset button.
Figure 1-3: Kick Cable
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Is the safety system on the doors functioning.
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Open any door of the image tran sfer lamina tor . The rolls should slow to 3.0 ft/min (1 m/min) with the doors open. You should not be able to increase the speed of the machine above 3.0 ft/min (1 m/min).
The speed control works best with a slow, gradual increase or decrease of the speed control knob.
Never operate the image transfer laminator
unless safety system on the doors is functioning
properly. You can be crushed or burned.
Is the motor functioning?
Test the motor at various speeds ranging from 0-19 ft/min (0-5.8 m/min). At 0 the stop turning. Run the motor in both forward and reverse. In reverse you should hear a beep once a second to alert you that you are operating the machine in reverse.
roll
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Never allow loose objects (pens, knife blades,
jewelry, etc.) close to the machine or web paths.
These objects can fall onto the web and can be carried through to the roll. Severe roll damage
can occur.
Once you have completed the s tartup ch eck list you can safely run a test sample.
Are the heaters working?
Verify that the heater controller heats the top roll. (The bottom roll cannot be heated.)
Is the temperature set correctly?
Check that the temperat ure is set to 290°F (143.3 °C) for most transfer processes.
Never allow any film, packing material, object,
etc. to block the infrar ed tem perature sensor. The
sensor has a cone-shaped view of the roll that
should never be obstructed. Severe roll damage
can occur.
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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 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 know h ow 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 pres sing this switch to the DOWN position, ensure tha t no thi ng i s i n t he n ip a re a. If any problem or danger should occur, depressing any of the emergency buttons stops the rolls from closing and raises them completely.
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 kic k cab le. This actio n st ops the mac hine completely and raises the rolls.
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.
In addition, the rolls of the ORCA-IV can reach tem­peratures of over 290 °F (143 °C). At these tempera­tures there is a danger of a severe burn 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).
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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 up position and you must perform the Machine Reset Procedure. See “Machine Reset Procedure” on page 3-3.
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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 3-3.
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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
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3. Check the web force se ttings to make sure they are what you require.
4. Restart the heater if it is being used.
5. Lock the shafts by closin g the doors of the machine and pressing the shaft lock button or starting the motor.
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Table 3-1: Audible Signals
Audible Signal Meanin
Continuous rapid beep If the roll is down but
not turning, the machine will begin beeping con­tinuously after 10 sec­onds.
Four beeps every 30 sec­onds after 55 minutes of inactivity
If the roll is up and the heater is on, the machine will begin beeping four times every 30 seconds after the machine has been inactive for 55 minutes.
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1. MAIN ROLL PRESSURE DISPLAY - Displays
the air pressure pushing the upper main roll down.
2. MAIN ROLL UP/DOWN - Sets the upper main
roll to the up (load) or down (operate) position.
3. MAIN ROLL PRESSURE CONTROL - Varies
the air pressure fed to the cylinders that drive the upper main roll down.
4. PREHEATER ON/OFF (optional) - Turns on or
off the preheater. The preheater mode is indicated by a P in the accumulator display.
5. GBC LOGO AUTOMATIC/MANUAL MODE CONTROL - T oggles bet ween Automatic T en sion and Manual Tension mode. In Automatic Tension mode, the system automatically adjusts the brake/ clutch pressure. In Manual Tension mode the sys­tem doesn’t automatically adjust these pressures (indicated by an H or L in the accumulator dis­play). In the Automatic Tension mode with the motor stopped, setting a web force (tension) for
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either a clutch or brake loads that force into the internal computer, which then automatically adjusts the air pressure sent to the clutch/brake to obtain the required web tension based on the roll size. When you enter the setting and then turn the motor on, the indicator changes from reading the web force to the actual pressure sent to the br ake to attain the requi red web forc e calculated for that rol l size. In Manual Tension mode the display reads actual pressure sent to the clutch/brake. This pres­sure stays set until you change it. The computer will not override you r sett ing or ch ange the dis play.
6. SPEED/ACCUMULATOR DISPLAY - Dis-
plays either the accumulator or speed, depending on which you have selected with the SPEED/ ACCUMULATOR TOGGLE. A letter in the dis­play before the spe ed readout indi cates the mode o f operation:
H - Manual mode with the preheater off. P - Automatic mode with the preheater on. L - Manual mode with the preheater on.
No letter - Au tomatic mode with the preheater off. The following codes alert you to machine status:
.0 - The machine is reset and ready to be started. 8888 - Main power has ju st bee n turned on and the
main reset has not yet been pressed.
In addition to these codes, if an emergency stop button or kick cable is activated, the decimal point will no longer be displayed ( for example , change to
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button or kick cable does not change the display. You must also press the main machine reset button for display to read .0 indicating the machine is ready to be started. Note that you must reset the emergency stop button or kick cable
before
press­ing the main machine reset or the machi ne will not be reset.
7. SPEED ADJUSTMENT - Adjusts the speed of
the machine from zero to max imum as the control is turned clockwise. Adjust the speed control slowly for best results.
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8. ROLL TEMPERATURE - Provides a readout of
the temperature of the upper main roll and the set­point for the desired t emperat ure adj ustment . Press the star button on the temperature controller to see or change the set point.
9. ROLL HEAT ON/OFF - Turns the heater contr ol-
ler for the top roll on or off.
10. PULL ROLL UP/DOWN - Sets the pull roll to
the up (load ) or down (op erate) position.
11. COOLING FAN ON/OFF - Turn s the cooli ng fan
on or off. Push once to turn only the cooling idlers on, push again to turn only the cooling tubes on, push a third time to turn both cooling idlers and cooling tubes on, and push a fourth time for all cooling off.
12. PREHEATER AIR TEMPERATURE (optional) - Provides a readout of the temperature of the air inside the preheater and the set-point for the desired temperature.
13. PREHEA TER HEA T ON/OFF - T urns the heat er controller in the prehe ater roll on or off.
14. ACCUMULATOR RESET - Resets the accumu- lator.
15. SPEED/ACCUMULATOR TOGGLE - Toggles control between the speed and the accumulator.
16. MOTION CONTROL FORWARD/STOP/ REVERSE - Controls the direction of the drive system, forward, reverse, or stop.
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Figure 3-6: Front Brake Panel
1. UPPER MIDDLE CLUTCH (REWIND) PER­CENT WEB FORCE - Indicates the web force
(tension) for this clutch as a percentag e of the t o t al possible tension the clutch can exert. What the pressure indicator displays will change depending upon whether the motor i s on or of f and wha t mode you are operating the machine under. With the motor direction arrows off and the machine in Automatic T ension mode, the indic ator displays th e material web tension you set. Once the motor arrow is pressed and the machine starts, the com­puter calculates the appropriate pressure to attain the required web force based on the roll size. The indicator then changes to read the actual air pres­sure (in psi) sent t o the c lutch /brake. If the machine is in Manual Tension mode, the indicator reads the actual air pressure (in psi) sent to the clutch/brake.
2. UPPER MIDDLE CLUTCH (REWIND) PRES- SURE - Adjusts the clutch pressure up or down.
3. UPPER MIDDLE CLUTCH (REWIND) INDI- CATOR - Indicates that th is set of controls is for the upper middle clutch.
4. UPPER FRONT CLUTCH (REWIND) PER- CENT WEB FORCE - Indicates the web force (tension) for this clutch as a percentag e of the t o t al possible tension the clutch can exert. What the pressure indicator displays changes depending upon whether the motor i s on or of f and wha t mode you are operating the machine under. With the motor direction arrows off and the machine in Automatic T ension mode, the indic ator displays th e material web tension you set. Once the motor
arrow is pressed and the machine starts, the com­puter calculates the appropriate pressure to attain the required web force based on the roll size. The indicator then changes to read the actual air pres­sure (in psi) sent to the clutch/brake. If the machine is in Manual Tension mode, the indicator reads the actual air pressure (in psi) sent to the clutch/brake.
5. UPPER FRONT CLUTCH (REWIND) PRES- SURE - Adjusts the clutch pressure up or down.
6. UPPER FRONT CLUTCH (REWIND) INDI- CATOR - Indicates that th is set of controls is for the upper front clutch.
7. MIDDLE FRONT BRAKE PERCENT WEB FORCE -Indicates the web fo rce (tension) for thi s brake as a percentage of the total possible tension the brake can exert. What the pressure indicator displays changes depending upon whether the motor is on or of f a nd what mode you are oper ating the machine under. With the motor direction arrows off and the machine in Au tomatic Tension mode, the indicator displays the material web ten­sion you set. Once the motor arrow is pressed and the machine starts, the computer calculates the appropriate pressure to attain the required web force based on the roll size. The indicator then changes to read the actual air pressure (in psi) sent to the clutch/brake. If the machine is in Manual Tension mode, the indicator reads the actual air pressure (in psi) sent to the clutch/brake.
8. MIDDLE FRONT BRAKE PRESSURE ­Adjusts the brake pressure up or down.
9. MIDDLE FRONT BRAKE INDICATOR - Indi- cates that this set of cont rols is for the middl e front brake.
10. UNWIND/REWIND SHAFT LOCKING SYS- TEM ON/OFF - Engages/disengages the unwind/ rewind shaft locking system. The switch disen­gages the locking system with the door eit her ope n or closed with the motor off. The doors must be shut to engage the sys tem. If the door s are shut a nd the unwind/rewind shafts are disengaged, pushing the motion control engages them automatically. Note the color coding on each shaft and the shaft loading tray. Unwinds are marked with blue and rewinds are marked with red. Always use the cor­rect shaft in each loading position.
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11. LOW ER FRONT BRAKE PERCENT BRAK­ING FORCE - Indicat es the web force (tension)
for this brake as a percentage of the total possible tension the brak e can exert. What the pr essure indi­cator displays c hanges dependin g upon whether the motor is on or off and what mode you are operating the machine under. With the motor direction arrows off and the machine in Automa tic Tension mode, the indicator displays the material web ten­sion you set. Once the motor arrow is pressed and the machine starts, the computer calculates the appropriate pressure to attain the requi red web force based on the roll size. The indicator then changes to read the actual air pressure (in psi) sent to the clutch/brake. If the machine is in Manual Tension mode, the indicator reads the actual air pressure (in psi) sent to the clutch/brak e.
12. LOWER FRONT BRAKE PRESSURE ­Adjusts the brake pressure up or down.
13. LOWER FRONT BRAKE INDICATOR - Indi- cates that this set of controls is for the low er front brake.
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1. PULL ROLL PRESSURE DISPLAY - Displays
the air pressure pushing the upper pull roll down.
2. MAIN ROLL UP/DOWN - Sets the upper main
roll to the up (load) or down (operate) position.
3. PULL ROLL PRESSURE CONTROL - Varies
the air pressure fed to the cylinders that drive the upper pull roll down.
4. GBC LOGO AUTOMATIC/MANUAL MODE CONTROL -Toggles between Automatic Tension and Manual Tension mode. In Automatic Tension mode, the system automatically adjusts the brake/ clutch pressure. In Manual Tension mode the sys­tem doesn’t automatically adjust these pressures (indicated by an H or L in the accumulator dis­play). In the Automatic Tension mode with the motor stopped, setting a web force (tension) for either a clutch or brake loads that force into the internal computer, which then automatically adjusts the air pressure sent to the clutch/brake to obtain the required web tension based on the roll size. When you enter the setting and then turn the motor on, the indicator changes from reading the web force to the actual pressure sent to the br ake to attain the requi red web force ca lculated for that roll size. In Manual Tension mode the display reads actual pressure sent to the clutch/brake. This pres­sure stays set until you change it. The computer will not override yo ur sett ing or c hang e the dis play.
5. SPEED/ACCUMULATOR DISPLAY - Dis-
plays either the accumulator or speed, depending on which you have selected with the SPEED/ ACCUMULATOR TOGGLE. A letter in the dis­play before the spe ed readout indi cates the mode o f operation:
H - Manual mode with the preheater off. P - Automatic mode with the preheater on. L - Manual mode with the preheater on.
No letter - Au tomatic mode with the preheater off. The following codes alert you to machine status:
.0 - The machine is reset and ready to be started. 8888 - Main power has ju st bee n turned on and the
main reset has not yet been pressed.
In addition to these codes, if an emergency stop button or kick cable is activated, the decimal point will no longer be displayed ( for example , change to
3 0
). Simply r esetting the emer gency st op
3.0
would
button or kick cable does not change the display. You must also press the main machine reset button for display to read .0 indicating the machine is ready to be started. Note that you must reset the emergency stop button or kick cable
before
press­ing the main machine reset or the machi ne will not be reset.
6. SPEED ADJUSTMENT - Adjusts the speed of
the machine from zero to max imum as the control is turned clockwise. Turn control knob slowly for best results.
7. PULL ROLL TORQUE ON/OFF - Allows you
to turn the pull roll clutch (torque) pressure on or off without changing the pressure settings.
8. PULL ROLL PULL FORCE DISPLAY - Dis-
plays the air pressure of the clutch (torque or pull force).
9. PULL ROLL UP/DOWN - Sets the pull roll to
the up (load) or down (operate) position.
10. PULL ROLL TORQUE CONTROL - Varies the
air pressure fed to the clutch that drives the lower pull roll.
11. COOLING FAN ON/OFF - T urns th e cooling f an
on or off. Push once to turn only the cooling idlers on, push again to turn only the cooling tubes on, push a third time to turn both cooling idlers and cooling tubes on, and push a fourth time for all cooling off.
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12. ACCUMULATOR RESET - Resets the accumu-
lator.
13. SPEED/ACCUMULATOR TOGGLE - Toggles
control between the speed and the accumulator.
14. MOTION CONTROL FORWARD/STOP/ REVERSE - Controls the direction of the drive system, forward, reverse, or stop.
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appropriate pressure to attain the required web force based on the roll size. The indicator then changes to read the actual air pressure (in psi) sent to the clutch/brake. If the machine is in Manual Tension mode, the indicator reads the actual air pressure (in psi) sent to the clutch/brake. Note that this clutch (laminate paper rewind) only operates when the pull roll is down.
5. MIDDLE REAR CLUTCH PRESSURE -
Adjusts the clutch pressure up or down.
6. MIDDLE REAR CLUTCH INDICA TOR - Indi-
cates that this set of cont rols is for th e middle rear clutch.
Figure 3-8: Rear Brake Panel
1. UPPER REAR BRAKE PERCENT WEB FORCE - Indicates th e web forc e (tens ion) for this
brake as a percentage of the total possible tension the brake can exert. What the pressure indicator displays changes depending upon whether the motor is on or off and what mode you are oper ating the machine under. With the motor direction arrows off and the machine in Automa tic Tension mode, the indicator displays the material web ten­sion you set. Once the motor arrow is pressed and the machine starts, the computer calculates the appropriate pressure to attain the requi red web force based on the roll size. The indicator then changes to read the actual air pressure (in psi) sent to the clutch/brake. If the machine is in Manual Tension mode, the indicator reads the actual air pressure (in psi) sent to the clutch/brak e.
2. UPPER REAR BRAKE PRESSURE - Adjusts the brake pressure up or down.
3. UPPER REAR BRAKE INDICAT OR - Indicates that this set of controls is for the upper rear brake.
4. MIDDLE REAR CLUTCH PERCENT WEB FORCE -Indicates the web fo rc e (t ension) for this clutch as a percentage of the total possible tension the clutch can exert. What the pressure indicator displays changes depending upon whether the motor is on or off and what mode you are oper ating the machine under. With the motor direction arrows off and the machine in Automa tic Tension mode, the indicator displays the material web ten­sion you set. Once the motor arrow is pressed and the machine starts, the computer calculates the
7. LOWER REAR CLUTCH PERCENT WEB FORCE - Indicates the web force (tension) for this clutch as a percentage of the total possible tension the clutch can exert. What the pressure indicator displays changes depending upon whether the motor is on or of f a nd what mode you are oper ating the machine under. With the motor direction arrows off and the machine in Au tomatic Tension mode, the indicator displays the material web ten­sion you set. Once the motor arrow is pressed and the machine starts, the computer calculates the appropriate pressure to attain the required web force based on the roll size. The indicator then changes to read the actual air pressure (in psi) sent to the clutch/brake. If the machine is in Manual Tension mode, the indicator reads the actual air pressure (in psi) sent to the clutch/brake.
8. LOWER REAR CLUTCH PRESSURE ­Adjusts the clutch pressure up or down.
9. LOWER REAR CLUTCH INDICATOR - Indi- cates that this set of controls is for the lower rear clutch.
10. UNWIND/REWIND SHAFT LOCKING SYS- TEM ON/OFF - Engages/disengages the unwind/ rewind shaft locking system. The switch disen­gages the locking system with the door eit her ope n or closed with one motor off. The doors must be shut to engage the sys tem. If the door s are shut a nd the unwind/rewind shafts are disengaged, pushing the motion control engages them automatically. Note the color coding on each shaft and the shaft loading tray. Unwinds are marked with blue and rewinds are marked with red. Always use the cor­rect shaft in each loading position.
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Use a lift to load and unload rolls larger than 50
yards. They can weigh up to 500 lbs and can
crush you.
Film is loaded on the appr opria te unwi nds indica ted by color coding. Blue shafts and loading trays indicate unwinds, red shafts a nd l oad ing trays indicate re winds . The process of loading and aligning film is the same for both the top and the bottom unwinds/rewinds.
1. Be sure that rewind (clutch) shafts are in rewind positions (load ing tr ays) a nd u nwind (b rake) sha fts are in unwind positions so that the core gripping mechanism engages properly.
2. Slide the shaft over until the drive tang fits in the slot before engaging the unwind/rewind shaft lock­ing system.
Use the following instructions when heating the upper main roll.
1. Set the heater switch to ON.
2. Adjust the temperature controller for the desired operating temperature using the temperature con­troller set point adjustment. To adjust the set point, hold the star b utton down and pre ss th e up or do wn arrow on the temperature controller.
3. Allow the roll to come to temperature. After the roll has come up to set temperature, let the rolls run together for 5 minutes to produce even heat or you can also simply start the pro cess a little slower and bring it up to speed as the roll reaches prime oper­ating temperature.
4. The temperature controller has an LED (light emit­ting diode) readouts to indicate the status of the heating system.
5. It will take appro ximatel y 45 min utes f or th e upper main roll to reach ope rating t emperature. W hen the preset operating temperature has been reached, the machine is ready to use.
3. Loosen the lock collar with a 1/4" hex wrench and center the material before webbing the machine.
The film must be centered on the unwind for best performanc e. This is vital when two films are fed together. If the two films are not aligned, feed problems, wrinkles and other as sorted t roubles wi ll occur. See Table 3-2 for centering and alignment information.
Carefully align the two films b eing fed into t he
nip. If not, you will obtain poor results.
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The ORCA IV image transfer laminator is capable of processing a wide range of pressure sensitive and ther­mal laminates onto an equally wide range of image materials. The primary considerations are:
Laminate adhesives are compatible with image materials.
The materials properly activate below the maxi­mum roll temperature and within the spe ed and roll nip pressure ranges available on the laminator.
It is the operator’s responsibilit y to ens ure the compati­bility and op erational settings for any laminates/imag e material combination. GBC Pro-Tech Technical Sup­port is available at the number provided in the Mainte­nance chapter for advice on some material combinations.
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This machine is designed to do tr ansfe r usin g complet e systems provided by companies such as GBC Pro­Tech, 3M, or Rexam. This system includes the paper, inks, vinyl and over laminate fi lms specifical ly matched to offer excellent performance. Some vinyl materials offered by oth er companie s will emit chemicals that will cause permanent damage to the rolls.
1. Turn the thumbscrew on the slitter counterclock­wise until it stops.
Figure 3-9: Slitter
2. Turn the thumbscrew one turn clockwise.
3. Set the slitter blade against the plastic covered black roll.
4. Engage the slitter against the tube by allowing the slitter to just touch the tube and then pressing it 1/16" further.
Setting the slitter to tight shortens the life of the blade and the plastic tube.
5. Pull the ma terial through the machine to test the slitter. Adjust the thumbscrew to obtain the required results.
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Substituting materials can cause severe damage
to your machine and is not recommended or
covered under our warranty.
It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure compatibil­ity and ope rational settings for the transfer process. Consult your tran sf er system supplier to ensure the cor ­rect combinations of materials are being used.
Always cut the leading edge of a print straight so it can be fed perpendicular to the rolls.
The paper must be trimmed to match the width of the vinyl.
The paper will wrinkle i f i t ex te nds more than 1/2" beyond the vinyl edge.
The trim can be neatly collected by threading it behind the imaged transfer media roll and taping it to the used trans fer media cor e just to t he outsid e of the trimmed transfer media. The diameter of the collected trim must be kept the same as the diame­ter of the winding transfer media to obtain a good quality windup.
When trimming the final product, the trim can be wound on the same core just ou ts ide of the edge of the roll.
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To load film:
1. Retract the shaft locking plungers and remove the shafts.
2. Slide the shaft into the new roll of material until the end plate is tight t o the end of t he mate rial . Always leave the end plate on the drive side locked down. This insures that t h e material alignme nt wi ll be the same from roll to roll. See the mate rial si ze chart t o determine what end plate setting to use for differ­ent width materials.
3. Make sure the end plates are ti ght to the edge of the material. If the core protrudes out more than 1/8", it will be necessar y to use a plas tic spacer to fill t he gap. (Provided in the accessory pack.)
10. Load and web the overlaminate as indicated in the drawing. The operator has the option of lowering the pull roll now or waiting for the image to come through.
11. Check the web force for all the unwinds and rewinds and adjust as necessary.
12. Lower the main roll and start the motor. Start out at a low speed (2-3 ft/min (.6-.9 m/min)) and then increase the speed as needed after confirming that everything is working well.
13. Check for looseness at either edge of the pa per jus t before it en ters the nip. I f a loose edge is detected, increase the brake 2-5 psi and, if the image is not yet into the nip, “pop” the roll up and back down quickly to help pull the web straight.
Initial looseness on t he ed ge i s common, It is caused by one of several things:
No tension on the initial web before the roll com es down.
4. Place the roll of material on the machine. Be sure to line up with the drive tang and slide the shaft over to engage it into th e drive t ang. Make sure the shafts are slid over and engaged. This is critical to prevent the material from shifting after t he machine is webbed.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the unwinds and rewinds.
6. When all the material is l oaded on the unwi nds and all the empty core s are loaded on the rewind s, close the doors and lock in the shafts.
7. Open the doors and verify that the paper edge matches the edge of the vinyl by measuring from the side plate to the e dge of t he rolls . If the paper or vinyl do not match up, loosen the end plates and adjust the material so they are exactly in line.
8. Web the vinyl as shown in the diagram and secure it to the finished product rewind. For best results, align one edge of the rewind core to match the material edge measurement on the unwind.
9. Web the transfer paper and tape it to the front rewind as shown in the diagram. If the paper is wider than the vinyl, it will be necessary to use the slitters to cut the paper down to match the width of the vinyl. See “Setting the Slitter” on page 3-12.
Not webbed through perfectly straight.
Web expansion from the heat as that stays in the nip area as the machine is webbed.
The roll does not come down evenly.
14. Close the doors and increase the speed as required.
15. Observe the machine as it runs the material. Pay close attention to the web. Look for loose webs or spliced rolls and check the image quality.
When the process is complete, stop the machine
and raise the ro ll. Do not let either pape r or vinyl
run through the nip alone. The vinyl could stick
to the roll and the transfer paper woul d t rans fe r
to the bottom roll resulting in a large clean up
job.
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Distance From
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Side Plate
Distance From
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(137.16 cm)
7-15/16"
(20.16 cm)
7-1/2"
(19.05 cm)
49"
(124.46 cm)
10-7/16"
(26.51 cm)
10"
(25.40 cm)
48"
(121.92 cm)
10-15/16"
(27.78 cm)
10-1/2"
(26.67 cm)
To advance the vinyl without the paper:
Table 3-2: Film Spacing
Always set the drive side and keep it set as the base. When changing film, remove the end plate on the con­trol side of the shaft. The new roll should then be pushed tight up to the plate on the drive side and the shaft should be slid over and engaged in the drive.
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Suggested leaders:
For vinyl: 65" (165.1 cm)
For paper: 75" (190.5 cm)
To advance the paper without the vinyl:
You may want to advance the paper without the vinyl for several reasons:
At the beginning of a new roll to clear the splice and reduce leader waste.
To get past a large white spot, a known extra, or a bad image on a roll of images .
The key to advancing the paper without the vinyl is to raise the main roll but let th e material con tinue to run through until the paper that is not stuck to the vinyl clears the paper peal idler. Then, put the machine in reverse briefly to release tension on the paper peal idler, or release the pull roll clutch and turn it back by hand. Lower the paper unwind and rewind tension and hand turn the paper roll so that the paper is advanced without the vinyl advancing.
Release all the tension on the transfer media web. Start the vinyl web. If the paper is not stuck to the vinyl, only the vinyl web will advance.
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The recommended way to change over to new material is to splice the new material to the old and let the old material web pull the new material through the machine.
To splice vinyl:
When splicing the vinyl, stop the machine before the roll is totally used up.
1. Load a new roll of vinyl on the unwind shaft and place it on the machine. Engage the shaft into the drive tang.
2. The old material should be left long enough to lay over the new roll. This provides a straight, firm surface to splice onto.
3. T ape the new materi al to the old with a high qua lity 1-1/2" to 2" masking or vinyl tape. Make sure the materials are straight before applying the tape so that one side is not looser than the other.
4. Start the tape in the center and work outward.
5. Lower the brake t ension unt il the spli ce has cl eared the main roll.
On machines without the preheater option it is possible to splice the two materials together using the bottom main roll as the firm, straight taping surface.
To splice paper:
Splicing paper is also the recommen ded way to change over to new material. The key to a successful splice is to leave enough of the old paper to be abl e to wrap it on the new roll and tape it on a square, firm surface.
1. Load the new roll of transf er pape r on t he machine.
2. Pull the old paper around the roll of images and tension and smooth out evenly.
3. Overlap the old paper with the new paper and tape securely. It is very importan t to have the new mate­rial over the old so that, when the paper is peeled off later, the new paper is lifted along with it and does not pull the tape off.
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4. Tape starting in the center and move to the sides.
NOTE
The tighter and smooth er the ta pe job, the less web looseness that will have to be tensioned out later.
5. Decrease the brake tension until the splice passes through the nip. If slitters are being used, be sure that they have cut through the two layers of paper and the tape at the splice. It is best to run slow as the splice passes through the slitters and finish the cut, if necessary.
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Process control ch ar ts allow you to record the way you thread film through the machine's rolls an d idlers (called webbing) and the control se tt ings for each prod ­uct and process. Pro ces s control charts a re an e x ce ll ent tool for training new operators. They provide a "road map" for correct machine setup and operation.
This section contains a completed chart for the basic operation of the image transfer laminator.
Tape
New
Paper
Figure 3-10: Splicing Pa per
GBC Pro-Tech image transfer laminators respond in a very accurate and repeatable manner. The chart pro­vides a way to set up each time, every time for repeat­able performance by assur ing t hat al l cont rols are se t to optimum.
The process cont rol c hart sh ould b e kept in th is manu al or in a book close to the image transfer laminator.
When trying new products and processes, remember that GBC Pro-Tech's customer service representatives are only a phone call away. In North America, call 1-608-246-8844 or fax 1-608-246-8645.
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1. See process chart 3-1 and diagram 3-1a on page 3-17.
2. Set the controls as follows:
Main Roll Air Pressure: 100 psi (689 kPa).
Pull Roll Clutch Air Pressure: 35 psi (241 kPa).
Pull Roll Up/Down: Down
Pull Roll Air Pressure: 80 psi (552 kPa).
Speed Adjust: 1-10 fpm (.3-3.0 m/min).
Upper Heater Controller: 290 °F (143 °C).
Cooling: Idlers on, cooling tubes as needed
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1. See process chart 3-1 and diagram 3-1a for mate­rial mount ing instructions and machine adjust ­ments.
2. Web the vinyl up around the bottom main roll and over to the pull roll. Make sure the material is webbed straight and lower the pull roll to hold the vinyl.
3. Web the paper through as shown in diagram 3-1a.
Often, when paper is not on a core, hand tension must be applied to the paper in order to maintain transfer quality until the end of the transferred image.
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It is very important that the ORCA-IV Image Transfer Laminator is shut down in proper manner. If not, the rolls can be damaged or destroyed.
Failure to follow this procedure can result in
damage to the rolls.
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1. Raise the upper main roll and upper pul l roll so th at the rolls do not make contact with the bottom rolls.
2. Turn off the main power to the machine.
3. Disconnect the air supply to the machine if the machine is not to be used for the next several days.
The main and pull rolls must alway s be in the up
position when the machine is not in use.
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WEB FORCE SUGGESTED VALUES
Main Product Rewind (Finished Graphic)
20 WF
Transfer Media, 3M 8601i
15 WF
Marking Film (Vinyl) Like 3M (8620, 8640, etc.)
20 WF
Overlaminate Unwind
50 WF
Used Transfer Media (Rewind)
20WF
Strip Release Liner (Laminate)
30 WF
IMAGE TRANSFER LAMINATOR SETTINGS
Top Heater Status
290 °F (143 °C)
Pull Roll Position
Up or Down (optional unless
applying laminate)
Speed
1-10 fpm (.3-3.0 m/min) max
Main Roll Setting
100 psi (689 kPa)
Drive Direction
Forward
Output Cooling
Idlers On, Cooling Tubes Optional
Drive Mode
Automatic or Manual
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laminate
Strip
Release
Liner
Finished
Graphic
Cooling
Tube
Paper
Peal Idler
Chill Idler
Cooling
T ube
Chill Idler
Optional
Paper Trim
Rewind
Hot Roll
Used
Transfer
Media
Imaged Transfer
Media
Marking
Film
Front/Input
Notes
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IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Daily
Monthly
Every Six
Months
Yearly
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Performing regular maintenance on the ORCA-IV Image T ran sfe r Laminator is criti ca l to the proper oper­ation of the machine. A maintenance schedule and a section of procedures for disassembling and reassem­bling the serviceable areas of the image transfer lami­nator are included in this section.
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Tools required:
80% isopropyl alcohol (or dishwashing detergent)
Rubber cement eraser
Several lint free paper or 100% cotton terry cloths
Protective cotton gloves
Table 4-3: Maintenance Schedule
Clean the rolls and machine
Inspect the area around the image transfer laminator for possible haz­ards (dust buildup, combustible items store d too close, etc.)
Lubricate core end plate bolts
Inspect the roll lift mechanism
Check the chain tension and lubri­cate with heavy motor or gear oil.
Lubricate the grease fittings and chain
Lubricate slitter collar bolts
Lubricate the roll lift mechanism
Check wire termination tightness
Disassemble the roll lift mechanism and lubricate with lithium g rease
To clean the image transfer laminator rolls:
1. Open the machine doors and gain access to the rolls.
Exercise ext reme caution while cleaning the
image transfer laminator. You can be caught in
the turning rolls and crushed or burned.
2. While the image transfer laminator is at normal operating temperature, put on cotton gloves and, using a rubber cement eraser, remove any heat acti­vated adhesive from the rolls.
If silicone adhesive contacts the upper or lower
roll, remove it IMMEDIATELY using a rubber
cement eraser. It can harden within an hour and
ruin the roll.
Do NOT pick or pull heat activated adhesive off
the rolls when they are cold. You can cause
irreparable damage to the laminating rolls.
Do not use compressed air to clean the machine.
Blowing debris can be forc ed in to place s wher e it
will later ignite or short electric circuits.
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To clean beads of adhesive, dust and dirt from the
IMPORTANT
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WARNING
IMPORTANT
rolls:
1. Allow the image trans fer laminator to cool sl ightly to no higher than 110ºF (43ºC).
2. Set the FWD/REV switch to the REV position and let the rolls move sl owly as you cl ean them. Set the Speed Control to 1.5 ft/min.
3. Clean the rolls using a moderate amount of 80% isopropyl alcohol on a cotton terry cloth.
To clean the cabinet and covers:
1. Using a damp cotton terry cloth (water only), clean the exterior of the image transfer laminator.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners on the image transfer laminator. Do not spill liquid of any kind
on the image transfer laminator. You can be
severely sho cked, electr ocuted or cause a fir e. Use
only a damp cloth for cleaning.
Use the minimum amount of pressure necessary
to clean the rolls. You can destroy the silicone
layer on the rolls by pressing to hard or
scrubbing too long in one spot.
Exercise care when cleaning the rolls with 80%
isopropyl alcohol:
Use only in a well ventilated area.
Wear rubber gloves.
Use only on cool rolls.
Cleaning heated rolls can ignite the fumes.
Use only 80% isopropyl alcohol or a rubber
cement eraser to clean the laminating rolls.
Harsh chemicals like toluene, acetone or MEK
destroy the silicone covering of the rolls.
To clean the doors:
1. Using a cotton terry cloth, wash the doors using a mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water.
Do not scrub or use brushes or squee gees to cl ean
the doors. You can scratch the surface.
2. Rinse thoroughly to prevent water spotting.
3. To remove grease, rub lightly with isopropyl alco­hol, then wash and rinse.
Compatible Cleaning Agents:
Fantastik
Formula 409
1
1
Hexcel, F.O. 554
•Joy
Lysol
•Mr. Clean
2
3
2
Neleco-Placer
•PineSol
Top Job
Windex
1
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2
Registered Trademarks of Procter & Gamble.
3
Registered Trademark of Sterling Drugs.
4
Registered Trademark of American Cyanamid.
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Registered Trademark of the Drackett Products Company.
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Note
Mechanism correctly seated against metal pin.
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Tools required:
•1/8" hex wrench
High temperature grease or lithium grease
Grease gun
Heavy weight gear oil
•Soft cloth
To lubricate the im age transfer laminator:
Do not lubricate the image transfer laminator
when it is hot. You can be burned.
Unplug the image transf er laminato r and lockout
power while you are performing this procedure.
You could be severely shocked, electrocuted, or
get your fingers caught in the drive mecha nisms.
Occasionally, the kick cable needs adjustment to prop­erly reset after use.
Tools required:
Phillips head screwdriv er
To adjust the kick cable:
1. Remove the kick cable cover by unscrewing the four screws and lifting the cover off.
2. Check the alignment of the internal mechanism. It should seat squarely against the metal pin.
Figure 4-11: Kick Cable Incorrectly Set -
Mechanism Is Not Square
1. Remove the drive si de cabinet cover using the 1/8" hex wrench by removing the screws holding the
cover in place.
2. Using the grease gun, lubricate each grease fitting (shown in Figure 4-1) with one squirt of high tem­perature grease.
3. Grease the main roll lift pins with high temperature grease (also shown in Figure 4-1).
4. Using heavy weight gear oil, lubricate the lift mechanism. On a yearly basis, disassemble and grease all the levers and pins on the lift mecha­nism.
5. Lubricate the chain using a soft cloth and gear oil.
6. Replace the cabinet cov ers and r econnect power to the image transfer laminator.
Disassembly of the laminator should be performed by a qualified service technician.
Figure 4 -12 : K ick C abl e Tripped - Mechanism
Correctly Seated
3. The bolts that hold the switch to the bracket are slotted and can be used to fine tune the switch adjustment. Loosen the bolts, tighten them until snug, make the necessary adjustments, then lock them down securely.
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For machine parts and technical service in North America, please call: 1-608-246-8844 or fax 1-608­246-8645. Please provide serial number when call- ing for service. In Europe, please call: +44 (0) 1844 202 440 or fax: +44 (0) 1844 202 441.
For film and application questions in North America, please call 1-608-246-8844 or fax 1-6 08-2 46- 8645. In Europe, please call: +44 (0) 1844 202 440 or fax: +44 (0) 1844 202 441.
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Grease Fitting
Grease Fitting
Grease Fitting
Pull Roll ­Grease Both Sides, Bottom Roll
Grease Main Roll Bearings ­Both Sides, Top and Bottom Rolls
Grease Fitting
Keep Pins (3) Well Oiled (Monthly) Disassemble and Grease (Yearly)
Lubricate Slides with Grease
Grease Fitting
Figure 4-1: Grease Fittings
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Problem:
D waves in the image, not in the laminate.
Hints:
• Check paper tension.
• Check relative moisture content of the paper.
Problem:
Waves on only one side of the output.
Hints:
• Check nip settings.
• Check for even paper tension.
• Check for proper alignment on initial setup.
Problem:
D waves in the laminate.
Hints:
• Increase brake tension on laminate.
• Check roll pressures.
• Check nip settings.
Feed
Direction
Problem:
Straight waves in the output.
Hints:
• Decrease clutch tension.
• Check operational settings for materials being used.
Other Common Problems: Problem:
Blistering in the image.
Hints:
• Increase speed or lower the operating temperature.
Problem:
Coiling of encapsulated images.
Hints:
• Balance the upper and lower unwind brake tension. Adjust cooling fans.
Problem:
Longitudinal waves or stuttering, jerking, or excessive noise from the drive side of the laminator.
Hints:
• Increase chain tension, decrease unwind brake tension.
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Table 4-4: Machine Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Number
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
1 No display.
2 Display reads 8888.
3 Display reads .0 and the
machine does not run.
4 Display missing the decimal
point (e.g. -reads 30 instead of 3.0)
5 Display missing the decimal
point (e.g. -reads 30 instead of 3.0) but the kick cables and safety buttons have been checked and the reset button has been push ed.
6 Waiver on one side of paper/
vinyl.
a. Is there power to the unit? a. Check for power to the machine
(building circuit breaker is on, main switch is on (|), and the machine circuit breaker is on (up)).
a. Is the machine reset? a. Make sure all safety buttons are
released (out). Be sure all kick cables are reset and adjusted properly. Press the machine reset (above main switch). See "Machine Reset Procedure" on page 3-3.
a. Is the direction indicator (FWD/
REV) pressed?
b. Is the speed not turned up? a. Is there a kick cable or safety but-
ton that has not been reset?
a. Press FWD or REV. b. Turn up the speed control.
a. Make sure all safety buttons are
released (out). Be sure all kick cables are reset and adjusted properly. Press the machine reset (above main switch).
See "Machine Reset Procedure" on page 3-3.
a. Is the kick cable stretched out of
adjustment?
a. Is the tension too low? b. Does the roll lower unevenly? c. Was there a misalignment on set
up? d. Is there a bad roll of material? e. Is the web loose only when first
starting or splicing? f. Is there uneven nip pressure?
a. Verify that the kick cable is truly
resetting (listen, look). Adjust the kick cable. See “Adjusting the Kick Cable” on page 4-3.
a. Increase appropriate brake ten-
sion. b. Adjust cylinder flow controls. c. Measure from the side frame to
the edge of material in front and
back to verify that the material is
webbed through straight. d. Try a different roll. e. Raise and lower the roll (pop up
and down) to pull the initial loose
web straight and ti ght. f. Call Technical Support to disas-
semble and lubricate the cylinder
lift linkage (qualified service
technician required).
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7 Rewound material not even
Problem
Number
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
on edge.
8 Plastic slitter tube has devel-
oped a larger diameter where the round knives cut causi ng paper stress l i nes and paper tearing at peal idler.
9 Rewind is not turning
10 Laminate paper rewind will
not turn and/or you cannot set the pressure.
11 Roll is overheating.
a. Was the initial material webbing
straight? b. Is the roll telescoped? c. Is there excessive tension? d. Is it a poor roll of film (soft end)?
a. Has th e slitter idler increased in
diameter at the point of contact
with the blades?
a. Is the rewind engaged in the
drive? b. Is there air pressure?
a. Is the pull roll up? a. Lower the pull roll. The laminate
a. Is the IR sensor blocked? b. Is the IR sensor misaligned? c. Is there cool air blowing on the
roll? d. Is there an electrical problem?
a. Measure carefully from sideframe
and straighten webbing. b. Use end plates on all unwinds. c. Lower the tension. d. Try a new roll.
a. Sand and/or file down the higher
spots in the plastic tube. b. Replace the slitter tube (note: use
as little pressure on the slitter as
possible to increase the life of the
slitter tube). a. Line up the drive tang and side
shafts over to the drive side to
engage them. b. Check for appropriate main air
supply or increase the air pressure
to the rewind.
paper rewind will not turn and the
pressure will not increase until
the pull roll is down. b. Stop the motor to allow the web
force to be set. a. Be sure nothing ever blocks the
path of the IR sensor. b. Align the sensor. c. Direct the cool air away from the
roll surface. d. Call Technical Support.
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12 I pressed the motor forward
Problem
Number
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
button, but the rolls would not turn!
13 I pressed the motor reverse
button, but the rolls would not turn!
14 I pressed the main roll down
push button, but the roll did not go down!
15 I pressed the main roll up
push button, but the rolls di d not go up!
16 I pressed the pull roll down
push button, but the rolls di d not go down!
a. Has a speed setting been set? b. Are the doors closed and shafts
locked in?
c. Are the e-stop buttons pressed?
Are the kick cables reset? d. Is there decimal on display? e. Check motor fuses on the back of
machine.
a. see problem 12 a. See problem 12.
a. Is there air pressure to the
machine? b. Is there at least 20 psi on the
gauge? c. Are the e-stop push buttons
pressed and the kick cables reset? d. Is the machine reset?
a. Is there air pressure to the
machine? b. Is the machine reset?
a. Is there air pressure to the
machine? b. Is there at least 20 psi on the
gauge? c. Is the roll hook retracted? d. Are the e-stop push buttons
pressed and the kick cables reset? e. Is the machine reset?
a. Press the FWD or REV arrow and
turn the speed control up.
b. Close the doors and lock in the
unwind/rewind shafts.
c. Make sure all safety buttons are
released (out). Be sure all kick cables are reset and adjusted properly. Press the machine reset (above main switch). See "Machine Reset Procedure" on page 3-3. cable is truly resetting (listen, look). Adjust the kick cable. See “Adjusting the Kick Cable” on page 3-3.
d. Press the machine reset (above
main switch). See "Machine Reset Procedure" on page 3-3.
e. Remove fuses and replace, if nec-
essary. B e sure to replace with the correct size fuses: two 6A fuses for the motor and one 1A fuse for the power supply.
a. Verify that the air supply is suffi-
cient (
b. Turn up regulator for main roll
pressure. c. See problem 12. d. See problem 12. e. Reset the machine. See "Machine
Reset Procedure" on page 3-3. a. Verify that the air supply is suffi-
cient ( b. Reset the machine. See "Machine
Reset Procedure" on page 3-3. a. Verify that the air supply is suffi-
cient ( b. Increase the pull roll air pressure. c. Dis connect and reconnect air
pressure to the machine and
observe pull roll locking mecha-
nism. d. See problem 12. e. Reset the machine. See "Machine
Reset Procedure" on page 3-3.
Verify that the kick
100 psi).
100 psi).
100 psi).
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17 I pressed the pull roll up
Problem
Number
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
push button, but the rolls di d not go up!
18 I pressed the top roll temper-
ature control “ON” push but­ton and nothing happens.
19 The display shows unusual
numbers or characters.
20 I press the preheater push
button and a “P” is displayed on the control panel.
21 I pressed the cooling fan
push button and the fan did not turn off.
22 I pressed the cooling fan
push button and the fan did not turn ON.
23 I pushed the totalizer push
button, the display changed to read 4 characters, but the value does not increase.
24 I pressed the totalizer-reset
push button while in total­izer mode, and it did not reset and other buttons on the panel do not work either.
a. Is there air pressure to the
machine?
b. Is the machine reset?
a. Are the e-stop push buttons
pressed and the kick cables reset? b. Is the machine reset? c. Is there a decimal point in the dis-
play? a. Is the machine reset? a. Reset the machine. See "Machine
a. This is normal. This shows that
you are in PREHEAT AUTO
mode. a. Is the cooling fan toggle switch
set correctly?
a. Are the e-stop push buttons
pressed and the kick cables reset? b. Is the machine reset?
a. Is the proximity switch that reads
the motor sensor teeth adjusted
properly? b. Does the input light “X1” come
on when the proximity switch
comes on? a. Is the machine reset? a. Reset the machine. See "Machine
a. Verify that the air supply is suffi-
cient (
b. Reset the machine. See "Machine
Reset Procedure" on page 3-3.
a. See problem 12. b. Reset the machine. See "Machine
Reset Procedure" on page 3-3.
c. Reset the machine. See "Machine
Reset Procedure" on page 3-3.
Reset Procedure" on page 3-3.
a. If you press the preheat button
again, it will go off.
a. The cooling fan push button is a
4-way toggle switch, keep push­ing the button until the fan goes off. From the off position, press once to turn only the cooling idler on, press twice to turn the cooling tubes only on, press a third time to turn on both the cooling id ler and the cooling tubes, and press a fourth time to turn the cooling systems off.
a. See problem 12. b. Reset the machine. See "Machine
Reset Procedure" on page 3-3.
a. Make adjustment and try again. b. If the input light comes on, go to
problem 48.
Reset Procedure" on page 3-3.
100 psi).
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25 I pressed the totalizer-reset
Problem
Number
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
push button while in total­izer mode, and it did not reset and other buttons on the panel do not work either, but the controls on the other panel work.
26 My air supply is 100 psi, but
my control panel reads less than 100 psi.
27 When I operate the machine
in reverse, an alarm goes off.
28 An alarm sounds rapidly
after a 10 second delay.
29 After 55 minutes of no activ-
ity, a 4 beep alarm sounds, followed by a 30 se cond delay
30 The alarm does not come on
for the conditions outlined above.
31 When the rolls are stopped, I
pressed the switch to adjust the pressure to the brakes or clutches, and nothing hap­pened.
32 When the rolls are moving, I
pressed the switches to adjust the pressure to the brakes and clutches, and nothing happens.
33 I pressed the motor forward
push button and the arrow light did not come on.
a. Is the machine reset? b. Is there a problem with the key-
pad?
c. Is there a software problem?
a. Has the display panel been cali-
brated?
b. Is the pressure transducer faulty? a. This is a normal safety function. a. No corrective action necessary.
a. Main rolls are down, and the rolls
are not turning.
a. The main roll is in the up position
and the temperature controller is on.
a. Is there a technical problem with
the alarm?
a. Are the e-stop push buttons
pressed and the kick cables reset?
b. Is the machine reset?
a. This may be normal. When the
machine is running the computer takes over the settings and adjusts the pressure to the brakes and clutches. The change that you attempted to make may have been too small to see on the gauge as a percent allowable pressure for that size roll.
a. Are the shafts locked in? a. Close the doors and lock in the
a. Reset the machine. See "Machine
Reset Procedure" on page 3-3.
b. Check/tighten the conn ector to
the keypad.
c. Call Technical Support.
a. Call Technical Support. b. Call Technical Support.
a. Raise the rolls or run the machine
at a slow speed to increase the life of the rolls.
a. If you’re not using the machine,
turn the temperature controller off, or lower the roll and run the machine at a slow speed. Failure to do this will reduce the life of your rolls and may cause perma­nent damage.
a. Contact Technical Support.
a. See problem 12. b. Reset the machine. See "Machine
Reset Procedure" on page 3-3.
a. Push and release button (do not
hold). Try manual mode.
In automatic mode with the motor off, set the web force. When it starts to run, see calculated pres­sure sent to brake for that required web force. Even though you do not see a large increase in the pressure on the display, feel the web tension manually to see if the brake tension has changed.
shafts, then try the motor.
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Problem
Number
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
push button and the shaft did not engage.
35 The machine was running,
but stopped ab ruptly.
36 The machine was running,
but then the rolls went up and the machine stopped
37 Nothing seems to work.
38 Slitter is not cutting.
39 Paper rips easily at the point
it is pulled off.
a. Are the guard doors closed? b. Is the machine reset? c. Are the e-stop buttons pressed
and the kick cables reset? a. Has the machine blown a fuse?
b. Did you activate the kick cable?
a. Was the e-stop pressed? b. Did you activate the kick cable?
a. Is the machine reset? a. Reset the machine. See "Machine
a. Is the blade adjusted properly? b. Is the blade dull or damaged? c. Is the bushing that mounts the
blade worn out? a. Is the slitter tube enlarged? a. The plastic slitter tube can
a. Close the doors. b. Reset the machine. See "Machine
Reset Procedure" on page 3-3.
c. See problem 12. a. Check fuses on the back of the
machine.
b. Reset the kick cable. a. Reset the e-stop and reset the
machine. See "Machine Reset Procedure" on page 3-3.
b. Reset the kick cable and reset the
machine. See "Machine Reset Procedure" on page 3-3.
Reset Procedure" on page 3-3.
a. Check blade adjustment. “Setting
the Slitter” on page 3-12 b. Replace blade. c. Replace the bushing.
become enlarged from many cuts
in a close area. This causes the
edge of the paper to go around a
larger diameter at the slitter sta-
tion and causes small tears in the
paper’s edges which can lead to
the paper starting to tear all the
way across at the rear idler. The
solution is to sand/file down the
frequently used raised areas on
the slitter’s plastic tube.
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GBC Pro-Tech Engineering Company, Inc. warrants the equipment sold is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of
delivery to the customer for parts and ninety days (90) from the date of d elivery to the c ustomer for l abor.
This warranty is the only warranty made by GBC Pro­Tech and cannot be modified or amended.
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This warra nty specifically does not cover:
1. Damage to the laminating rolls caused by knives, razor blades, other sharp objects, or failure caused by adhesives.
2. Damage to th e machine caused by lifting, tilting, and/or any attempt to position the machine other than rolling on the installed casters on even sur­faces.
GBC Pro-Tech’s sole and exclusive liability and the customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be, at GBC Pro-Tech’s option, to repair or replace any such defective part or prod­uct. These remedies are only available if GBC Pro­Tech’s examination of the product di scl ose s t o GBC Pro-Tech’s satisfaction that such defects actually exist and were not caused by misuse, neglect, attempt to repair, unauthorized alteration or modi­fication, incorrect line voltage, contaminated air supply, or by fire, accident, flood, or other hazard.
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 period from the date of delivery.
Unauthorized customer alterations will void this
warranty.
3. Improper use of the machine.
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 PRO-TECH 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.
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Specifications
Table 6-1: ORCA-IV Im age Transfer Laminator
Specifications
Dimensions (L x D x H)
Weight Uncrated: 3060 lbs (1814 kg) Main Rolls 62" (157 cm) roll face with high
Main Roll Open­ing
Material Uses transfer materials 0 - 54"
Speeds 0 to 10 fpm (0 to 3.1 mpm)for
Safety Features All electrical and moving
86" x 48" x 73" (2.2 x 1.2 x 1.7 m)
release silicon rubber coating for 54" wide materials
1.25" (3.2 cm) maximum open­ing
(0 - 137.2 cm) wide. Handles materials on 3" (7.6 cm) ID cores with material diameters up to 15" (38.1 cm).
transfer process with variable speed and 19 fpm (5.8 mpm) , reversible action, start and stop controlled by the instrument panel.
mechanical parts are located in bolted cabinets
Emergency stop buttons with a reset button circuit
Fully guarded with in ter­locks
Emergency stop kick cables
Options Preheater module Installation
Requirement
230VAC 50 or 60 Hz, three phase, 45A per phase with pre­heater (35A per phase without preheater) for 4 wire delta hookup. 40A service without the preheater and 50A service with the preheater is required.
Filtered air at 1.5 cubic feet per minute (cfm), 50 liters/minute at a pressure of 100 pounds per square inch (psi) (700 kPa)
Specifications
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Accessory pack Air supply Audible signals
2-4
2-2
3-3
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Centering the web Chain
Lubrication Changing film and paper Cleaning
Controls
4-1
Cabinet and covers
Doors
4-2
Rolls
4-1
Front brake panel
Front control panel
Rear brake panel
Rear control panel
3-13
4-3
3-6
3-10
3-8
3-14
4-2
3-4
Installation requirements International shipments Isopropyl alcohol
4-1
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Jumper configurations
2-1
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Kick cable
1-2, 2-6
Adjusting
4-3
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Laminate adhesives Leveling Lubrication
2-5
4-3
3-12
0
Main roll opening Main rolls Maintenance schedule Material Motor
6-1
6-1
2-7
6-1
4-1
2-1, 6-1
2-5
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Emergency stop buttons Environment
2-1
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Film
3-12
Loading Film spacing Front clutch/brake panel Front control panel FWD/REV switch
3-11
3-14
3-4
4-2
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Grease fittings
4-3
+
Heater
2-7
Controller Heating
2-7
3-11
1-2, 2-6, 3-2
3-6
1
Nip
1-1, 1-3, 3-1
2
Options
6-1
3
Paper
3-12
Positioni ng the film Preinstallation checklist Process control charts
3-13
2-1
3-15
5
Rear clutch/brake panel Rear control panel Recommended materials Reset button Reset procedure, machine Reset, machine Rexam Riggers Roll to roll transfer Rubber cement eraser
1-3
3-3
3-12
1-5, 2-4
3-10
3-8
3-15
4-1
3-12
1-3
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Safety
1-1
Safety features Safety hazard decals Safety information Safety labels Setup
3-11
Setup procedure Shutdown Shutdown, machine Slitter
3-12
Specifications
Dimensions Installation requirements Main roll opening Main rolls Material Options Speeds
Weight Speeds Splicing
6-1
Paper
Vinyl
6-1
1-1, 3-1
1-5
2-5
3-16
6-1
6-1
6-1
6-1
6-1
6-1
3-14 3-14
1-7
3-16
6-1
6-1
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Technical support
Call 1-608-246-8844 or fax 1-608-246-8645
8
Unpacking
Crate Upper main roll
2-4
2-4
1-4
9
Vinyl tran sfer Vinyl transfer and overlamination materials
3-15
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Warnings and cautions Warranty
5-1
Exclusions
5-1
1-1
4-4
3-12
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