Laminator Direct 4500HC User Manual

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OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

VALUELAM 4500HC-2

READ BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE

FAILURE TO LOAD FILM CORRECTLY WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES

READ BEFORE OPERATING

CAUTION...

TO AVOID ANY DAMAGE,

PLEASE

DO NOT USE RAZORS OR

SHARP

OBJECTS NEAR THE ROLLERS.

DO NOT LEAVE MACHINE ON

WHEN NOT IN USE OR YOU WILL

DAMAGE YOUR ROLLERS!

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Table of Contents

For Your Safety..................................... 4

Electrical Safeguards............................ 4-5

Specifications........................................ 5

Set-up................................................... 5-8

Inspection ............................................. 5

Appropriate Location............................. 5

Loading Film onto Mandrels.................. 6

Film Tension......................................... 6-7

Threading the Film................................ 7-8

Thermal Laminating.............................. 9-10

Coating Mount Board............................ 10

Mounting & Laminating......................... 10-11

Maintenance/Service ............................ 11

Cleaning Rubber Rollers....................... 11-12

Removing Wrap-arounds...................... 12

Trouble-shooting................................... 13

Laminating & Mounting Do’s & Don’ts.. 14

Warranty & Return Policy...................... 14

Parts List ............................................ 15-16

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

VALUELAM 4500HC-2

For your safety...

 Do not connect the laminator to electrical power or attempt to operate it until
you have read these instructions completely. Keep these instructions in a
convenient location for future reference.

 Read all safety messages located in this instruction manual and on the
laminator very carefully.

 Always lower the safety shield before operating your laminator.
 Removing feed table exposes hot and moving parts. This means that you can

be harmed if you remove the feed table. When the table is in the proper
position the risk of injury to the operator is reduced.

 Do not operate this laminator without all detachable units installed correctly.
This means that there is risk of injury if this product is operated without all of its
parts in their proper positions.

 Keep hands and clothing away from rollers. The rollers are pinch points that
can trap body parts or clothing and cause serious injury.

 Do not touch the rollers while the laminator heater power is on. Turn
rollers off and allow to cool.

 Do not use the laminator for other than its intended purpose.

Electrical Safeguards...

 Never override or attempt to defeat electrical or mechanical safety interlock

devices.

 The machine has been manufactured with a plug on the machine designed to

operate on a 110volt, 20 Ampere circuit.
 Disconnect power supply before servicing your laminator.
 The laminator should only be operated from the type of power source indicated

in these OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS and on the serial label located on the
rear panel of the unit.

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 Do not leave the laminator power on for extended periods while not in use.
Unplug the machine at the end of the day as a precaution against a possible
fire hazard.

 Do not operate the laminator with a damaged power supply cord or plug.

 Replace fuses only with same type rated 20, 250V and 1A, 250V fuses.

Contact your dealer for replacement fuses.
 There are two (2) EMERGENCY STOP buttons on the laminator, one on each

side. Depressing one of these buttons will stop the rollers.

Specifications...

Operating Speed: 0-10’ per/minute, (3m/min)
Power Requirements

Voltage: 20 amps, 120 VAC, 60Hz
Warm Up Time: 25-30 minutes

Power Fuse: 20 A
Motor fuse: 1A

Maximum Laminating Dimensions
Thickness: ½” (6.35mm)
Width Capacity: 45” (1143mm)

Net Weight: 212 lbs.
Dimensions 56”L x 21”H x 30”D, 142 x 53 x 76cm
Shipping Weight: 370 lbs.
Dimensions 67”L x 40”H x 38”D, 170 x 102 x 97cm

Set-up...

Inspection:

Upon receipt of your ValueLam 4500HC-2, inspect the crate, the machine and all other
contents of the crate for shipping damage. Damage should be brought to the immediate
attention of the delivering carrier.

Power Requirements:

The ValueLam 4500HC-2 is designed to operate on a 110 Volt, 20 Ampere circuit. It will plug
into a standard 110 volt wall receptacle. You must ensure that the circuit is protected by a 20
Amp circuit breaker. Failure to use a dedicated circuit will result in blown fuses and tripped
breakers.

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