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Operations Manual Patriot 12HR, 25HC, 38HC
Table of contents
1.0 Safety
1.1 Explanation of symbols 1-1
1.2 General Rules of safety 1-1
1.3 Labels 1-3
Figure 1.3.1 Safety label placement 1-4
2.0 Warranty
2.1 Limited warranty 2.1
2.2 Exclusions to the warranty 2-1
3.0 Specifications
3.1 Film capacity 3-1
3.2 Film core 3-1
3.3 Operating speed 3-1
3.4 Weight 3-1
3.5 Dimensions 3.1
Figure 3.5.1 Patriot 12HR 3-2
Figure 3.5.1 Patriot 25HC 3-2
Figure 3.5.1 Patriot 38HC 3-3
3.6 Electrical requirements 3-2
4.0 Installation
4.1 Setting up the laminator 4-1
4.2 Know your laminator 4-2
5.0 Operations
5.1 Components on the laminator 5-1
5.2 Control panel 5-4
Figure 5.2.1 Control panel 5-5
5.3 Feed table 5-6
5.4 Supply shaft 5-6
5.5 Film alignment 5-7
5.6 T ension knobs 5-7
6.0 Applications
6.1 Film loading and threading 6-1
6.2 Starting an application 6-4
6.3 Speed and temperature guide 6-5
Figure 6.3.1 Chart for degrees Fahrenheit 6-6
Figure 6.3.2 Chart for degrees Celsius 6-6
6.4 Web diagrams 6-7
6.5 Helpful hints 6-8
6.6 Important points to remember 6-9
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7.0 Maintenance and troubleshooting
7.1 Cabinets, cover and stand 7-1
7.2 Clean the rollers 7-1
7.3 T roubleshooting 7-2
Figure 7.3.1 T roubleshooting guide 7-3
8.0 Recommended spares
8.1 Spare parts list 8-1
9.0 Illustrated parts
9.1 Parts list 9-1
9.2 Patriot 12HR Illustrations
P12HR-001 Frame assembly 9-6
P12HR-002 Bridge assembly 9-7
P12HR-003 Control side assembly 9-8
P12HR-004 Drive side assembly 9-9
P12HR-005 Rollers and heater assembly 9-10
P12HR-006 Drive assembly 9-1 1
P12HR-007 T able, shield and upper unwind 9-12
P12HR-008 Lower unwind and rear table 9-13
P12HR-009 Cabinets and panel assembly 9-14
706111121 Rear slitter assembly 9-15
9.3 Patriot 25HC Illustrations
P25HC-001 Frame assembly 9-16
P25HC-002 Bridge assembly 9-17
P25HC-003 Control side assembly 9-18
P25HC-004 Drive side assembly 9-19
P25HC-005 Rollers and heater assembly 9-20
P25HC-006 Drive assembly 9-21
P25HC-007 T able, shield and upper unwind 9-22
P25HC-008 Lower unwind and rear table 9-23
P25HC-009 Cabinets and panel assembly 9-24
P25HC-010 Rewinder assembly assembly 9-25
706111121 Rear slitter assembly 9-26
9.4 Patriot 38HC Illustrations
P38HC-001 Frame assembly 9-27
P38HC-002 Bridge assembly 9-28
P38HC-003 Control side assembly 9-29
P38HC-004 Drive side assembly 9-30
P38HC-005 Rollers and heater assembly 9-31
P38HC-006 Drive assembly 9-32
P38HC-007 T able, shield and upper unwind 9-33
P38HC-008 Lower unwind and rear table 9-34
P38HC-009 Cabinets and panel assembly 9-35
P38HC-010 Rewinder assembly assembly 9-36
706111121 Rear slitter assembly 9-37
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Operations Manual Patriot 12HR, 25HC, 38HC
1.0 Safety
ELECTRICAL HAZARD: [This symbol is used prior
to a step. The information following this symbol is
CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate your Patriot
12HR, 25HC, 38HC Laminator until you completely
read and understand this Operations Manual.
to prevent an electrical shock condition that may be
caused by an operators action or machine function.]
Your safety, as well as the safety of others, is important to
Ibico. This section contains important safety information
which must be adhered to while operating, cleaning and
performing basic maintenance in and around the machine.
1.1 Explanation of symbols
INFORMATION: [This symbol is used prior to,
during and/ or after a step. Following this symbol is
important information pertaining to current
subject.]
1.2 General rules of safety
ELECTRICAL HAZARD: Do not operate the
laminator if power cord is damaged or frayed. Y ou
can be severely shocked, electrocuted or cause a
fire.
WARNING: Do not operate this laminator if you
are not physically , psychologically or emotionally fit.
Do not operate this machine until you have been
trained and read this manual in it’ s entirety .
CAUTION: [This symbol is used prior to a step. The
information following this symbol is to inform you
of how to avoid harm to you, others around you or
to the equipment.]
WARNING: [This symbol is used prior to a step.
The information following this symbol is to inform
you of how to avoid a dangerous situation.]
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WARNING: Do not wear ties, loose fitting clothes
or dangling jewelry while operating or servicing the
laminator . These items can get caught in the nip and
choke you or you can be crushed or burned.
WARNING: Never tamper with the safety devices
to increase the laminator’s production capacity . In
the event a safety device should fail, never attempt
to bypass it for operation. Consult a service
representative immediately .
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WARNING: Never use this machine for any other
purpose than its intended design and function.
WARNING: Do not make any modifications to this
laminator. Unauthorized changes will void your
warranty and may cause extensive repairs or create
poor output quality.
WARNING: Do not attempt to repair or service the
laminator. Disconnect the plug from the power
receptacle and contact your local sales/ service
representative.
CAUTION: A void contact with the heat rollers during
operation or shortly after power has been removed
from the laminator .
CAUTION: Do not place the laminator on an
unstable cart, stand or table. An unstable platform
may cause the laminator to fall resulting in serious
bodily injury .
CAUTION: When moving the laminator on a cart
or stand, avoid quick stops, excessive force and
uneven floor surfaces.
CAUTION: Only use acceptable materials through
this laminator. Unacceptable materials may cause
damage to the rollers or cause poor output quality .
CAUTION: Exercise extreme caution when working
around or replacing the film cutter blade. This blade
is sharp and cut you.
CAUTION: Always observe all warning labels placed
at various points on the laminator. If you do not
completely understand a label, contact your local
service representative for further explanation.
INFORMATION: Always disconnect the power
plug from the receptacle to which it is connected and
keep the power supply cord in your possession when
moving the laminator .
INFORMATION: Any concerns for safety or
operation should be brought to the attention of your
local service representative immediately .
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Operations Manual Patriot 12HR, 25HC, 38HC
1.3 Labels
Safety warning labels are placed at various locations on
the laminator. Do not remove any of these labels. They
are placed for your safety as well as the safety of those
working around you.
Below are illustrations of the safety labels and a description
of their meanings. Regardless of the model, the safety labels
and positions are identical. The Patriot 38HC is used for
illustration purposes only.
Hot rollers
– The safety label below means that you could be burned
and your fingers and hands could be trapped and crushed
in the heat rollers. Jewelry and long hair could be caught
in the rollers and you could be pulled into them.
!
CUIDADO
RODILLOS
CALIENTES.
PUNTO DE
PINCHAMIENTO.
Mantener m anos y
ropa a dis tancia.
!
ATTENTION
ROULEAUX
CHAUDS.
POINT DE
PINCEMENT.
Tenir mains et
vetements a l'ecant.
CAUTION
!
HOT ROLLS.
PINCH POINT.
Keep hands and
clothi ng away.
WARNUNG
!
HEISSE
ROLLEN
Klemmgef ahr
zwischen Rollen
Hande und
Kleidung ferhalten
Sharp knife
– The safety label below means that you could cut yourself
if you are not careful.
!
CUIDADO
NAVAJA FILOSA.
Mantener m anos y
dedos a distancia.
!
ATTENTION
LAME COUPANTE.
Tenir mains et
doigts a l'ecant.
CAUTION!WARNUNG
SHARP BLADE.
Keep hands and
clothi ng away.
!
SCHAREE KLINGE
Hande und finger
ferhalten.
This label is located on the rear panel in the center of the
laminator just above the Electrical hazard safety label and
below the rear slitter.
Pinch point
– The safety label below means use extreme caution when
placing your hands in the proximity of the pull rollers nip.
You should never place your fingers or other items in this
area while the machine is running.
One label is placed on each side from the front operating
position just in front of the heat rollers nip.
Electrical hazard
– The safety label below means that you could be seriously
hurt or killed if you open the product and expose yourself
to hazardous voltage.
!
Riesgo de
choque
electrico
No abra
Adentro, no hay
piezas
reparables
para el usuario.
Mantenimiento
solamente para
personal
calificado
This label is located on the rear panel in the center of the
laminator just below the rear slitter.
MUCHO
CUIDADO
!
MUCHO
CUIDADO
Risque de
secousse
electrique.
Ne pas ouvrir.
Pas de pieces
reparables par
l'utilisateur.
Entretien par
personnel
qualifie.
WARNING!WAARSCHUWING!ATTENZIONE!WARNUNG
Electrical shock
hazard.
Do not open.
No user
serviceable
parts inside.
Refer servicing to
qualified service
personnel.
Kans op
elektrische
schok.
Niet openen
Bevatgeen door
gebruik te
repareren
onderdelen.
Door bevoegd
service personeel
laten repareren
Pericolo di
scarica
elettrica.
Nessuna parte
riparabile
dall' utente.
Chiamare un
servizio
di riparazioni
qualificato.
!
SpannungsfUhr end
e
Teile.
Nicht offnen.
Enthalt keine vom
Enduerbrauc her zu
wartende Tei le.
Fur service bitte an
qualifizier tes
Service-Personal
wenden.
Use caution in proximity of
pull rollers.
This label is located between the pull rollers and the rear
slitter guide center of the rollers.
Refer to Figure 1.3.1 Safety label placement for
illustration.
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Figure 1.3.1 Safety label placement
Operations Manual
Use caution in proximity of
pull rollers.
(1) Between pull rollers and slitter guide
Pericolo di
scarica
elettrica.
Nessuna parte
riparabile
dall' utente.
Chiamare un
servizio
di riparazioni
qualificato.
!
SCHAREE KLINGE
Hande und finger
ferhalten.
!
SpannungsfUhrend
e
Teile.
Nicht offnen.
Enthalt keine vom
Enduerbraucher zu
wartende Teile.
Fur service bitte an
qualifiziertes
Service-Personal
wenden.
!
CUIDADO
NAVAJA FILOSA.
Mantener manos y
dedos a distancia.
MUCHO
!
CUIDADO
Riesgo de
choque
electrico
No abra
Adentro, no hay
piezas
reparables
para el us uario.
Mantenimiento
solamente para
personal
calificado
!
LAME COUPANTE.
Tenir mains et
doigts a l'ecant .
MUCHO
!
CUIDADO
Risque de
secousse
electrique.
Ne pas ouvrir.
Pas de pie ces
reparables par
l'utilisateur.
Entretien pa r
personnel
qualifie.
ATTENTION
CAUTION!WARNUNG
SHARP BLADE.
Keep hands and
clothing away.
WARNING!WAARSCHUWI NG!ATTENZIONE!WARNUNG
Electrical shock
hazard.
Do not open.
No user
serviceable
parts inside.
Refer servicing to
qualified service
personnel .
Kans op
elektrische
schok.
Niet openen
Bevatgeen door
gebruik te
repareren
onderdelen.
Door bevoegd
service personeel
laten repareren
(1 ea.) Center rear panel below pull rollers
!
CUIDADO
RODILLOS
CALIENTES.
PUNTO DE
PINCHAMIENTO.
Mantener manos y
ropa a d istanc ia.
ATTENTION
!
ROULEAUX
CHAUDS.
POINT DE
PINCEMENT.
Tenir mains et
vetements a l'ecant.
(2) One on each side of the laminator
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CAUTION
!
HOT ROLLS.
PINCH POINT.
Keep hands and
clothing away.
WARNUNG
!
HEISSE
ROLLEN
Klemm gefah r
zwischen Rollen
Hande und
Kleidung ferhalt en
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Operations Manual Patriot 12HR, 25HC, 38HC
2.0 Warranty
IBICO warrants the equipment to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of 90 days for
parts and labor from the date of installation. This warranty
is the only warranty made by IBICO and cannot be
modified or amended.
IBICO’s sole and exclusive liability and the
customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this
warranty shall be, at IBICO’s option, to r epair or
replace any such defective part or product. These
remedies are only available if IBICO’s examination
of the product discloses to IBICO’s satisfaction that
such defects actually exist and were not caused by
misuse, neglect, attempt to repair, unauthorized
alteration or modification, incorrect line voltage, fire,
accident, flood or other hazard.
DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY (UNLESS
PRIMARIL Y CAUSED BY ITS NEGLIGENCE),
LOSS OF PROFIT OR OTHER INCIDENT AL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT
OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE
EQUIPMENT.
2.2 Exclusions to the Warranty
This warranty 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 the machine caused by lifting, tilting and/
or any attempt to position the machine other than rolling
on the installed castors on even surfaces.
2.1 Limited Warranty
This warranty specifically does not cover damage to the
laminating rollers caused by knives, razor blades, other
sharp objects, failure caused by adhesives or improper
use of the machine. Warranty repair or replacement does
not extend the warranty beyond the initial 90 day period
from the date of installation.
CAUTION: Unauthorized customer alterations will
void this warranty.
THE WARRANTY MADE HEREIN IS IN LIEU
OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY
OR MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. GBC FILMS GROUP
WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR PROPERTY
3. Improper use of the machine.
4. Damage due from unqualified person(s) servicing the
machine.
Qualified;
• Any engineer that has experience with electrical
and mechanical design of lamination equipment. The
engineer should be fully aware of all aspects of safety
with regards to lamination equipment.
• Any commissioning or service engineer must be
of competent nature, trained and qualified to IBICO
standards to fulfill that job. This person will have
completed and passed the full service training course from
IBICO.
• Any IBICO Technician and/ or IBICO
Specialist that has been through the IBICO service training
course.
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3.0 Specifications
This section provides specific information regarding the
laminator. Any specification not provided must be
requested from Ibico.
3.1 Film capacity
12HR, 25HC & 38HC - 1.5, 3, 5 & 10 mil
3.2 Film core
12HR, 25HC & 38HC - 1 inch (2.54 cm)
2-1/4 inch (5.72 cm)
3.3 Operating speed
12HR -1.0 - 5.0 fpm (30.5 cm - 1.5 m)
25HC - 1.5 - 5.0 fpm (45.7 cm - 1.5 m)
38HC - 1.5 - 5.0 fpm (45.7 cm - 1.5 m)
3.6 Electrical requirements
INFORMATION: Refer to the serial plate located
on the rear of the laminator for specific electrical
ratings applicable to the unit.
12HR
Voltage - 120V ~ 60Hz (230V ~ 50Hz)
Current -15 A (5.7 A)
Power -1080 W (1400 W)
25HC
Voltage -120V ~ 60Hz (230V ~ 50Hz)
Current -15 A (7.8 A)
Power -1150 W (1800 W)
38HC
3.4 Weight
12HR - Unpacked - 55 pounds (25 kg)
Packed - 60 pounds (27 kg)
25HC - Unpacked - 84 pounds (38 kg)
Packed - 91 pounds (41 kg)
38HC - Unpacked - 154 pounds (70 kg)
Packed - 164 pounds (74 kg)
3.5 Dimensions (L x W x H)
Refer to Figures 3.5.1, 3.5.2 and 3.5.3 for illustrations.
12HR - 21 x 24 x 12 inches
(53 x 61 x 30 cm )
25HC - 21 x 35 x 12 inches
(53 x 89 x 30 cm )
Voltage -120V ~ 60Hz (230V ~ 50Hz)
Current -15 A (10 A)
Power -2310 W (2300 W)
38HC - 21 x 51 x 17 inches (w/ stand 48 in.)
(53 x 130 x 43 cm ) (w/ stand 122 cm)
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Figure 3.5.1 Patriot 12HR
21 in.
(53 cm)
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24 in.
(61 cm)
12 in.
(31 cm)
Figure 3.5.2 Patriot 25HC
21 in.
(53 cm)
35 in.
(89 cm)
12 in.
(31 cm)
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Figure 3.5.3 Patriot 38HC
51 in.
(130 cm)
17 in.
(43 cm)
21 in.
(53 cm)
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4.0 Installation
This section will guide you through the installation process
of the laminator.
INFORMATION: Shipping damage should be
brought to the immediate attention of the delivering
carrier.
4.1 Setting up the laminator
1.
Place the Patriot 12HR or 25HC laminator on a stable
flat surface capable of supporting at least 95 lbs. (45kgs).
The supporting surface may also be large enough to hold
the material being laminated.
2. The laminator should be positioned to allow exiting
film to drop freely to the floor.
CAUTION: Accumulation of laminate immediately
behind the laminator as it exits the equipment may
cause the film to wrap around the pull rollers,
resulting in a “jammed” condition.
3. Avoid locating the laminator near sources of heat or
cold. Avoid positioning the laminator in the direct path of
forced heated or cooling air.
The Patriot 38HC comes with its own stand. Reference
the stand assembly sheet provided in the utility bag that is
shipped with the laminator. However, should you wish to
place it on a table, the laminator is equipped with rubber
feet. The table should be capable of supporting up to 170
lbs. (78 kg).
The surface should be at least 30 inches high to assure
comfortable positioning during operation.
CAUTION: Too high or too low of an operating
position can lead to serious bodily injury and or cause
poor output quality.
All four rubber support feet should be positioned
completely on the supporting surface.
INFORMATION: This effects the performance of
the heating system and could result in poor output
quality.
CAUTION: The stand and laminator should only be
moved across even flat surfaces by two or more
people. Do not turn the laminator on its side or up
side down to move.
4. Connect the attachment plug provided with the
laminator to a suitably grounded outlet only.
Refer to Section 3.6 Electrical Requirements
CAUTION: The laminator is a heavy piece of
equipment and may cause injury and/ or require
extensive repair work.if it falls.
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CAUTION: A void connecting other equipment to the
same branch circuit to which the laminator is
connected, this may result in nuisance tripping of
circuit breakers or blowing fuses.
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4.2 Know your laminator
This section will assist you in understanding what and
where items are when referred to in the manual. For
illustration purpose only, the Patriot 12HR is used.
Components are identical on the Patriot 25HC and 38HC
with the exception of the take-up assembly which is
standard on the Patriot 38HC and optional on the Patriot
12HR and 25HC.
Rear
Drive
side
Control
side
Front
Fan On/ Off
Rear slitter
On/ Off
Serial plate
Power cord
Circuit breaker
Roller pressure handle
Cabinets
Tension knobs
Upper Film supply
Pull rollers
(rear)
Idler
Film web
Control panel
Feed table
Feed guide
Table interlock latch
Core adapter
Safety shield
Heat rollers
Thumb screws
Core adapters
Supply shaft
Rewind tube
Lower Film supply
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5.0 Operation
This section covers the components of the laminator, the
control panel, feed table, supply shaft, film alignment and
tension knobs.
5.1 Components on the laminator
Refer to Section 2.1 Know your laminator
(1) POWER ON/ OFF: This is located at the back of
the control side cabinet. When set to the “I” position,
applies power to the laminator. When set to the “O”
position, removes power from the laminator.
(2) CIRCUIT BREAKER: Electrical safety device,
located under the drive side cabinet cover, can be reset
by the operator if tripped.
(4) SAFETY SHIELD: Prevents entanglement,
entrapment and inadvertent contact with the heat rollers.
INFORMATION: The laminator will operate only
when the safety shield is located in the fully down
position. Power to the motor is removed when the
safety shield is in the raised position.
(5) FEED T ABLE: The feed table is used to position
items for lamination.
INFORMATION: The laminator will operate only
when the feed table is installed and the table
interlock latch is properly engaged.
CAUTION: If the circuit breaker trips a second time
after being reset, contact your service representative
for assistance.
(3) Fan On/ Off
(1) Power On/ Off
(2) Circuit breaker
(3) FAN ON/ OFF: This is located at the back of the
control side cabinet. When set to the “I” position, applies
power to the fan motor. When set to the “O” position,
removes power from the fan motor.
(6) T ABLE INTERLOCK LA TCH: Used to lock the
feed table into position and activate an interlock switch.
This interlock latch is located on the underside of the feed
table on the drive side from the front operating position.
The table can not be removed without retracting the latch
(7) FEED GUIDE: The feed guide permits alignment of
the item(s) to be laminated and is used to keep longer
items straight.
The feed guide may also be used to feed smaller items
side by side by positioning the guide towards the center
of the feed table and placing the smaller items against each
side of the feed guide as they are introduced to the nip
point of the heat rollers.
To position the adjustable guide, loosen the knob on the
top of the guide, slide it to the desired position and tighten
the knob to secure in place.
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(8) HEAT ROLLERS: Silicone rubber coated steel
tubes. Used to heat the laminating film and compress the
film to the items being laminated. Heat is provided by an
internal infrared element. The heat rollers are motor driven
for ease of loading new film.
WARNING: Avoid contact with the heat rollers.
Direct contact with the heat rollers can burn you.
(1 1) SUPPL Y SHAFT : The supply shaft holds the film
supply and the core adapters hold the rolls of film on the
film shaft.
(12) CORE ADAPTERS: The film shaft holds the supply
roll while the core adapters hold the rolls of film on the
shaft.
Locking collars
(9) PULL ROLLERS: The pull rollers, located at the
back of the laminator, are motor driven. They
simultaneously pull the film and improve the quality of the
laminated item.
(10) IDLER BAR: The idler bars, located near each
supply roll, are used to direct the film to the heat rollers.
The bottom idler is movable to ease film loading.
Core adapters
(13) FILM WEB: Laminating film loaded into the machine
Film web
(14) REAR SLITTER: Used to cut the film web where
it exits the rear of the laminator. To make a cut, press and
hold down the blade lever and slide across the rear of the
laminator.
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WARNING: Never reach over the laminator to
operate the film cutter . Reaching over can make you
unstable and may cause serious bodily injury.
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(17) FILM TENSION KNOBS: Allows the operator
to increase or decrease film web tension as necessary to
reduce curl and wrinkles. Refer to Section 4.6 Adjusting
CAUTION: Exercise extreme caution when working
around or replacing the film cutter blade. This blade
is sharp and can cut you.
(15) PRESSURE HANDLE: Located on the control
side cabinet. Used to adjust the amount of roller pressure
needed for various laminating and mounting applications.
Laminating – adhere multiple layers.
Mounting – bond to substrates
Heavy Gauge – laminating films thicker than 1.5
mil (38 mic)
film tension for more information on tension.
(18) T AKE UP ASSEMBL Y : Rewinds the release liner
of the pressure sensitive films, mounting films and used
for foil.
CAUTION: Never force the pressure handle down.
If the handle does not move smoothly , contact your
local service representative.
(16) NIP POINT : The point at which the top and bottom
rollers come into contact. The nip point of the heat rollers
is the place at which the items for lamination are introduced
into the laminator.
CAUTION: Only feed acceptable materials through
the nip of the rollers. Unacceptable materials may
cause damage to the rollers.
INFORMATION: The Take Up Assembly comes
standard on the Patriot 38HC and is optional for the
Patriot 12HR and 25HC.
Nip point
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5.2 Control panel
Refer to Figure 4.2.1 Control panel
(1) READY : Indicates when the laminator has sufficient
heat for the selected film gauge. Flashes when the
temperature is close to the set point or overshoots the set
point.
(2) SPEED: Indicates the speed of the motor.
(3) TEMPERATURE: indicates the programmed
temperature setting in either degrees Fahrenheit or degrees
Celsius.
(4) PRESETS: When 1.5, 3, 5 or 10 is pressed, the
speed and temperature are automatically set for NAP
LAM II film and 20 lb. paper stock (copier paper). Refer
to the speed and temperature guide in Section 4.6 for
manual and preset conditions.
(8) TEMP : When pressed, llows the operator to
decrease the temperature, overriding the preset condition.
(9) SPEED : When pressed, llows the operator to
increase the speed of the laminator, overriding the preset
condition.
(10) SPEED : When pressed, allows the operator to
decrease the speed of the laminator, overriding the preset
condition.
(11) MEASURE: When pressed, permits the operator
to read the current temperature of the rollers.
(12) REVERSE: When pressed, reverses roller direction
to clear film jams and wrap-ups.
(13) RUN: When pressed, activates rollers for normal
operation.
(5) COLD: Turns power to the heaters off for cold
lamination.
INFORMATION: The heat rollers must be cool to
the touch before you can begin running cold films.
Time of cool down will vary depending on the
temperature used prior to pressing the COLD button.
(6) C/F: Allows the operator to control the unit of
measurement displayed. The display will toggle between
Fahrenheit and Celsius.
(7) TEMP : When pressed, allows the operator to
increase the temperature, overriding the preset condition.
(14) STOP: When pressed, stops the rotation of the
rollers.
Take Up Assembly controls
(15) : is the start position of the take up assembly
controls.
(16) : is the stop position of the take up assembly
controls.
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Figure 5.2.1 Control panel
(1)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
PRESET TEMP SPEED
1.5
3
5
10
COLD
C / F
MEASURE
REVERSE
RUN
STOP
(2)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
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5.3 Feed table
To remove
1.
Lift the safety shield to its full upright position.
2. Slide the feed table interlock latch to the right.
3. Lift the rear of the table (the rounded side) upwards
and away from the laminator.
5.4 Supply shaft
To remove
1.
Slide the upper shaft to the right from the front operating
position.
2. While pushing in on the supply shaft to the right, remove
the left side of the shaft from the brake assembly.
3. Raise the safety shield and remove the table and repeat
the steps above for the lower supply shaft.
To replace
To replace
Set the front of the feed table (the side that is not
1.
rounded) into the table brackets first.
2. Lower the rear of the feed table onto the table support
bar.
3. Slide the table interlock latch to the left.
Align the rounded end of the supply shaft into the supply
1.
shaft hole located on the right side of the laminator from
the front operating position.
2. Push the supply shaft in while aligning the hex end of
the supply shaft with the brake assembly.
4. Lower the safety shield to its fully closed position.
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5.5 Film alignment
The film supply shafts come with pre alignment holes on
the right side.
Patriot 12HR - Has pre alignment holes for 9 in. (21 cm)
and 12 in. (31 cm) film widths.
Patriot 25HC - Has pre alignment holes for 9 in. (21 cm),
12 in. (31 cm), 18 in. (46 cm) and 25 in
(64 cm) film widths.
Patriot 38HC - Has pre alignment holes for 9 in. (21 cm),
12 in. (31 cm), 18 in. (46 cm), 25 in
(64 cm) and 37 in. (95cm) film widths.
5.6 Tension knobs
Allows the operator to increase or decrease film web
tension as necessary to reduce curl and wrinkles. Refer
to Section 4.6 Adjusting film tension for more information
on tension.
To increase tension
1.
Turn the tension knob as indicated below.
Loosen the thumb screw on the right side core adapter
and move to the corresponding hole to match the width
of your roll of film. Tighten the thumb screw in the pre
drilled hole.
Thumb screws
Core adapters
To decrease tension
1.
Turn the tension knob as indicated below.
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6.0 Applications
The Patriot 12HR, 25HC and 38HC will accommodate
rolls of film on a 1 in. and 2-1/4 in. cores. This section will
describe how to load and thread film and start an
application. Included in this section are speed and
temperature guide, web diagrams, helpful hints and
important points to remember.
WARNING: Do not wear ties, loose fitting clothes
or dangling jewelry while operating or servicing the
laminator . These items can get caught in the nip and
choke you or you can be crushed or burned.
6.1 Film loading and threading
CAUTION: The dull side of the film contains the
adhesive. Use extreme caution when loading
delustered (matte) film as both sides appear dull.
Poly-in film
Adhesive side
Polyester side
Poly-out film
CAUTION: The top and bottom rolls of film must
be of the same width and be present simultaneously .
Do not allow one roll of film to run out before the
opposite roll of laminating film.
1. Ensure the roller nip is open and remove the feed table.
2. Remove the unwind shafts from the laminator. Remove
the core adapters from the unwind shafts.
3. Slide the rolls of laminating film onto the unwind shafts
so the adhesive is facing away from the heat rollers when
placed on the laminator.
Adhesive side
PSA film
Adhesive side
Mount adhesive option
Polyester side
Release liner
Polyester side
Craft paper option
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CAUTION: The laminator should be cool to the touch
before proceeding with the next steps.
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