Image®6500 Laminator
Owners Manual - English
Gebrauchsanleitung •
Manuel d’ Utilisation • Manual del Usuario • Manuale Utente
Image®6500 Laminator
Kaschiermaschine • Machine laminer • Lamina Dora • Laminatore
SEAL®IMAGE®6500 LAMINATOR — TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Workspace Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Environment Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Unpacking, Set-up and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Safety Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Laminator Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15
Checking Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Set-Up and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-21
Feeding Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Webbing Films Without a Release Liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Webbing Films With a Release Liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Decaling (Heat-Activated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Decaling (Pressure-Sensitive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Encapsulating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Pre-Coating Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Low-Temp Vinyl Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Process Control Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cleaning/Maintaining Your Laminator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Periodic Maintenance Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Trouble Shooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Spare Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a SEAL®Image®6500 Laminator.
We have designed the SEAL Image 6500 to give you years of
reliable service. As you become familiar with your laminator,
you will appreciate the high quality of its production and the
excellence in its engineering design.
The SEAL Image 6500 is a true bi-directional laminator.
Designed for full-range, high-volume requirements including heat or pressure sensitive lamination, encapsulation and
hot or cold mounting of images. The two sets of symmetrical, bi-directional rollers speed production, running heatactivated materials from the front and cold pressure-sensitive
applications from the back.
By following the guidelines for proper care and use of the
SEAL Image 6500, you can depend on many years of
trouble-free profitability from your investment.
The purpose of this manual is to outline the materials
and process when using SEAL Brands supplies with your
laminator to create signs, displays, and flexible graphics
with professional results. The manual includes instructions
of various laminating procedures, which are meant to give
you comprehensive information needed for the efficient
use of your laminator.
Please read and fully understand the entire manual
before proceeding to use your laminator.
STATEMENT OF INTENDED USE
Your SEAL Image 6500 Laminator meets the CE
Machinery Safety Directive (89/392/EEC, including
91/368/EEC, 93/44/EEC and 93/68/EEC) and is cETL
listed (UL775, 1950/EN60950).
The SEAL Image 6500 laminator has been designed to be
used with SEAL Brands materials. When used with these
products, you are able to mount, mount and laminate, and
encapsulate prints in one step. Your laminator has been
tested with SEAL Brands supplies and we recommend
using these products for professional results.
WARNING! This laminator is designed for mounting
and laminating. Any use, other than the intended,
may cause damage to the laminator or physical harm
to the user.
LIABILITY STATEMENT
The details given in this manual are based on the most
recent information available to us. They may be subject to
change in the future. We retain the right to make changes
to the construction or the design of our products without
accepting any responsibility for modifying earlier versions
previously delivered.
CAUTION! Please pay attention to all passages marked
this way. This information is vital to preventing user
injury and/or damage to the unit. Failure to follow this
information could void the user’s warranties and transfer all safety obligations to the user.
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Connect the laminator in accordance with the details
given on the identification plate attached to the rear
of the laminator. Refer also to the Technical
Specifications page for more information.
Single Phase Version:
(Part No. 60424)
For areas where the voltage requirements are
200-240V, the following is applicable:
Power cord:
3/6 AWG,
Type SOW-A/SO
90 C/194° F, 600 Volts
Power Cord Strain Relief:
Turn clockwise to tighten.
Figure 1. Wiring Diagram
Earth Ground
Black Wire
White Wire
Grounding Lug
**IMPORTANT: The ground (green wire) should be
two inches longer than the black and white wires
to fit into the grounding lug.
CONNECTING YOUR LAMINATOR
All domestic laminators will be shipped without a power
cord. It is required that only a qualified electrician provides
power to the laminator or the warranty will be void. We
recommend a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit
breaker with a 60-amp load rating, not exceeding a
100-amp load rating. Use 3/6 AWG power cord, Type
SOW-A/SO rated to 90°C/194° F and 600 Volts. See
Figure 1 Wiring Diagram for detailed information. For
European laminators use a Residual Current Device
(RCD/RCCD). Once power is connected to your laminator, press the Stand-By Switch UP on the front control
panel to turn the laminator ON. If you have no display,
refer to the “Troubleshooting” page for problem-solving
information.
WARNING! Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this unit without our prior written approval
will void the user’s warranty and will transfer health
and safety obligations to the user.
IMPORTANT! SEAL Graphics recommends that a
licensed electrician, in accordance with electrical codes
in your area, install your mains power. Specifications
subject to change without notice.
IMPORTANT! The mains outlet should be fused no
higher than 60 Amp, Three-phase -or- 100 Amp,
Single-phase.
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WORKSPACE REQUIREMENTS
• Keep the area around your laminator clear with adequate
space around it so you can feed, receive and trim mounted
and/or laminated images.
• An area 15' x 11' (4.5m x 3.4m) is the smallest area
recommended. We recommend a room size of 20' x 18'
(6.1m x 5.49m) to accommodate a laminator and 2
tables 4' x 8' (1.2m x 2.4m) on casters for finishing/
layout work. This area is required for loading and unloading
rolls of material onto the unwind shafts and feeding and
receiving the maximum mounting board lengths into the
laminator correctly.
• NOTE: Maximum board lengths are up to 12 feet long/3.6m.
• The work area should be level, flat, and well lit.
61"/155 cm
Rolls of Media
Minimum Room Width =15 feet/4.5 meter
Rolls of Media
Maximum board length
21"/53cm
Maximum board length
31 inch (Door clearance)
78 cm
59"/150 cm
Room Length = 2 x max. board length + 59" (150 cm)
Minimum Room Length = 11 feet / 3.4 meter
61"/155 cm
21"/53cm
Figure 2. Workspace Area Diagram
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ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS
The following environmental conditions are ideal for
the best operation of the laminator.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
The best temperature for the SEAL Image 6500 is
between 50°F and 86°F (10°C and 30°C).
Do not expose the laminator to direct sunlight as output
quality may be affected.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
For best results, the ambient relative humidity for the
SEAL Image 6500 should be between 70-90% non-condensing. Too much humidity will affect the prints being
laminated causing problems with film adhesion.
WATER AND MOISTURE
If the laminator is installed in a damp room or near water,
the electrical power supply must be in accordance with the
standards prevailing in the country concerned.
SURROUNDINGS
Install the laminator in surroundings that are as clean and
dust-free as possible in order to obtain the highest quality
output.
The background dust level must not exceed that found in
a typical office/computer room environment.
The materials that are used on this laminator can have an
electrostatic charge and will attract dust, adversely affecting the output.
POWER SUPPLY
Connect the laminator in accordance with the details
given on the identification plate attached to the rear of the
laminator. Refer also to the Technical Specifications page
for more information.
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UNPACKING, SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
Only skilled personnel should perform installation.
Read and comply with all warnings and follow the
proper installation procedures and safety guidelines.
• Refer to outside of crate for Uncrating/Recrating
instructions.
• Take into account the weight of the laminator (1,800lb./818 kg net weight) when moving. Use equipment
with which the weight can be safely lifted. The laminator
is transported on a wooden pallet (skid). If your laminator is still on its skid, you can move it with a forklift to
put it near its place of use.
IMPORTANT! Set the forks of the forklift to the maximum lifting width of the laminator so the laminator’s
center of gravity is central between the forks.
• NOTE: We recommend that you save the transport
bolts, nuts and plates of the shipping crate for any major
moves that you plan to make with the laminator in the
future.
• Remove the transport bolts from the skid’s transport
plates with a 1/2" open-end wrench or adjustable
wrench. Using the wrench on the bolt’s flat, back the
bolt up into the cabinet enough to clear the cabinet
casters for ease in moving.
• Your laminator has casters to allow for easy moving.
Roll the laminator to the location it will be used.
(See Workspace Area Diagram – Figure 2).
• Lock the casters once it is in place and remember to
unlock them before moving the laminator again.
Figure 3. Moving the laminator with a forklift.
Accessories Included:
• 4 Foot Levelers
• 1/2" Wrench
• 3/16" Allen Wrench
• Grease Gun Kit
• Spare Fuses (inside cabinet)
• Tape Measure
• Snitty
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Safety Knife
• Image Roll Cleaner
• Terry Cloth Towel
• Spare Core for Wind-Up Shafts
• Owner’s Manual
• Installation Instruction Sheet
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UNPACKING, SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
UNPACKING YOUR LAMINATOR
• Remove the transport packing and the plastic shrinkwrap the laminator is wrapped in to avoid moisture
penetration.
• Remove the accessory kit package from the top of the
laminator, which includes the necessary tools for
installation.
• Remove the foot switches from the top of the laminator
and remove the foam wrapped around them. Place a
foot switch on each side of the laminator for operator
use while feeding images.
• Remove the front and back tables (in cardboard boxes)
from the top of the laminator. Remove the tables from
the cardboard boxes and set them aside.
• Remove the protective foam wrapped around the front
and back table arms.
• Follow the Installation Instruction sheet in the accessory
pack to reattach the table arms.
• Once reattached, insert the tables into position.
• Remove the roll easel shaft from the crate and remove
the packing wrap.
WARNING! Do not use open blades to remove the
protective paper on the rollers.
• Roller damage caused by improper use of cutting tools
will void the user’s warranty. Small cuts and imperfections in the rollers greatly affect the quality of the output
and roller replacement costs are expensive.
LEVELING YOUR LAMINATOR
• Thread the leveling feet included in the accessory pack
onto each of the four transport bolts located in the
corners of the cabinets. Tighten securely.
• Use the 1/2" wrench to turn the transport bolts down
until the leveling feet are positioned flat against the floor.
• Insert a 3' x 1' (91cm x 30cm) piece of foam board
across the two center chill idlers and place the level in
the center on top of this foam board.
• Adjust the leveling feet for each side cabinet until level.
• Next, place the level on the tops of each of the cabinets
lengthwise and adjust the leveling feet from the front to
the rear of the cabinet as needed.
• Place the roll easel shaft into the table receivers and lock
into place.
• The top rollers will go up automatically when air is
connected.
• Remove the foam placed between the top and bottom
rollers.
• Remove the stickers securing the protective paper on
the rolls using your fingers only.
• Then gently pull the paper towards you to unwind off
the roll.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAFETY SYMBOLS USED ON THE LAMINATOR
IMPORTANT! Read and make sure you understand
these safety and operating guidelines.
Rotating Parts: Risk of Injury
Failure to use caution near rotating
rollers could result in physical injury.
Be careful that items such as loose clothing, long hair and jewelry do not
become entangled in rotating parts.
The laminator is equipped with photoelectric eyes to prevent contact with the rotating rollers. Make sure that these
safety provisions are always in operation/installed.
IMPORTANT! The laminator operation will cease
immediately when the photoelectric eyes, set directly
in the path of the front and back of the rollers, are
blocked. THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN when using the
footswitch in which case a BUZZER will sound and
the laminator runs in slow mode at a rate of 2.0-ft
(0.6m) per minute.
Hot Surface: Risk of Injury on Contact
The laminator contains a heated toproller, which may reach temperatures
of 275°F (135°C). There is a danger
of severe burns if the heated top-roller
is touched during use. Even after
switching off the laminator, the roller
remains hot for a long time.
Electrical Parts – Danger of being injured by
electricity.
Do not open the locked doors because
of the risk of being injured by voltage.
Only authorized maintenance and service technicians or safety personnel
should have access to the keys for
mechanical upkeep or repair.
WARNING! Make sure the door interlock on the leftside cabinet is disengaged when opening the right-side
cabinet door for any maintenance. The door interlock
automatically shuts the laminator power off when the
door is opened.
IMPORTANT! Do not place heavy objects on the
power supply cord.
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES:
Do not feed objects such as staples, paper clips and rough
or abrasive materials through the laminating rollers.
Keep all objects, such as tools, rulers, pens, markers or
knives away from the roller opening. Refrain from leaving
such items on the front table to prevent them from accidentally being fed into the rollers.
IMPORTANT! NEVER cut or slice directly on the
rollers as any cuts or gouges will destroy them. ALWAYS
use cutters with enclosed blades to prevent cutting the
rollers and to avoid extensive replacement costs.
WARNING! Always adjust the shim wheels to create a
gap between the laminating rollers to prevent flat spots
from developing when the laminator is not in use. Flat
spots will affect the quality of the output and void the
warranty replacement.
IMPORTANT! The main roller should be down and
turning while heating up to prevent uneven hot spots
on the roller. A stationary roller will develop concentrated heat in one area, which will damage the roller.
SERVICING AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
Service and maintenance must be performed fully in
accordance with the instructions. Servicing by any
unauthorized technician voids the warranty. The service
technician must use replacement parts specified by
SEAL Graphics.
Service Technicians must perform safety checks after
completing any service or repairs to the laminator.
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SAFETY FEATURES
The SEAL Image 6500 Laminator is designed
with safety and protective devices with the user’s
safety of utmost consideration. However, following
safe operating guidelines is still the responsibility of
the operator.
Hand-Operated Emergency Stop Buttons:
Emergency Stop buttons are located on each side of the
cabinets for easy access. Once pressed, they immediately
cease the laminator’s operation and raise the rollers. Use
these only in the case of an emergency or you may damage
an image during a process.
NOTE: Once pressed, these buttons lock and must be
turned clockwise to reset.
After resetting the Emergency Stop button, you must turn
the heaters back on (if being used) and push one of the
Motor Direction switches to begin processing again.
Foot-Operated Emergency Tap Switches:
Photoelectric Safety Eyes:
A light beam path set directly in front and back of the
laminating roller openings prevents foreign objects from
passing between the rollers. (The eyes are set for use at the
factory and checked by the service representative.)
Locking Cabinets:
The cabinets that house the inner workings of the laminator include locks that maintenance or safety personnel can
open only with the supplied keys.
WARNING! Use of the inside of the cabinets for storage
may cause possible personal injury and/or damage to
the inner workings and will void the warranty.
Door Interlock
Located on the left-side cabinet (facing front of laminator), it automatically shuts the laminator power off when
the door interlock switch is turned to the OFF position.
Located on both sides of the laminator, pressing on these
tap switches will immediately cease the laminator’s operation and raise the rollers.
Covered Foot Switches:
One on each side of the laminator allows for complete user
control when initially feeding an image into the nip or for
feeding a delicate image through the rollers. The cover prevents accidentally stepping on the foot switch and starting
the laminator.
WARNING! The foot switch overrides the photoelectric
eyes. When the photoelectric eye is blocked, the laminator runs in slow mode at a speed of 2.0 ft. (0.6m) per
minute. A BUZZER sounds if an operator blocks a
photoelectric eye, warning of proximity to the nip. Use
care to keep hands clear of the rollers while using the
foot switch to prevent possible injury.
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WARNING! For any servicing, ALWAYS turn the
door interlock switch to the OFF position and the
main power circuit breaker off before opening the
side cabinets.
LAMINATOR FEATURES
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Features
1. Control panel system
• For independent control of pressure, temperature and read-out of
speed and material usage.
2. Shim Wheels (4)
• Dial-in roller height adjustment for fast and accurate roller nip set
ting, which adjusts for the thickness of the material to be processed.
3. Integral Braking System
• A simple braking system with a knurled collar provides the means of
adjusting the brake tension for the films and images. Fitted on both
the roll easel shaft and the four unwind shafts.
4. Swing-Out Autogrip Unwind Shafts (4)
• Easy loading and positioning of materials. No need for manual lock
ing keys. Suitable for rolls wound onto a 3" ID core.
5 Autogrip Wind-Up Idlers (4)
• Removable shafts for winding up the release liner, finished images
or other laminate material. Use with 3" ID spare cores.
6. Top Motor Control Panels
• Controls in-feed direction and processing speed from all four
corners.
7. Interchangeable In-Feed Tables (For North America/UK):
• User preference for flat table with image guide or print guide table,
interchangeable from front to rear of laminator. For ROW the
laminator is equipped with flat tables, front and back.
8. Emergency Stop Buttons (4)
• Immediately ceases the laminator’s operation and raises the rollers.
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9. Autogrip Roll Easel Shaft
• Removable media unwind shaft for images on a roll. Allows for rollto-roll laminating in continuous operation when used with the
wind-up idler. Interchangeable from front to rear of laminator.
10. Foot-Operated Emergency Tap Switches (2) (Auxiliary Stop)
• Immediately ceases the laminator’s operation and raises the rollers.
11. Covered Foot Switches (2)
• Allows for complete user control when initially feeding in an image.
12. Door Interlock
• Automatically shuts the laminator power off when the Door
Interlock switch is turned to the Off position.
** Bi-Directional Operation
• Eliminates the need for cool-down allowing quick application
changeovers.
** Dual-Position Cooling Tube
• Offers quick and uniform cooling for smooth, flat output during
heat-activated processes. Can be positioned above or below the chill
idlers and can be rotated to direct airflow as desired.
** Drive System
• Heavy-Duty Clutch and simplified drive system – Provides
smoother performance at all speeds and different film thickness.
** Heating Elements
• Electric High-Wattage Heating Elements and Temperature Controls
with Infrared Temperature Sensors – provide for rapid, even heating
to 275°F (135°C) and maximum accuracy.
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Figure 4. Laminator Features
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FRONT CONTROL PANEL
1. Air Pressure Gauge: Indicates the PSI reading for the
downward pressure of the top main roller. The standard
setting for the normal operation is 35-55 PSI.
2. Air Regulator Knob: Adjusts the downward pressure of
the top roller. Turn clockwise to increase the pressure.
3. Roller Up/Down Switch (Front, Top): Press up to raise
the roller. Press down to lower the roller.
4. Cooling Fan On/Off Button:Turns On/Off the cooling fan. The corresponding LED will be lit when the fan
is ON.
5. Reset Button: Press this button to reset the material
total usage counter to zero. Totalizer Display must be
showing to be able to zero out.
6. Ratemeter/Totalizer Button: Pressing this button will
toggle between the roller speed readout or total material
usage. Press this button to track and display the total
number of feet or meters run in a given period, which can
help to monitor film usage. The total will be stored even
after the laminator is turned off and adds to the total
whenever the bottom main roller is turning. The corresponding LED will be lit when the totalizer is being used.
11. Bottom Roller Temperature Increase Button: Press
this button once to view the temperature set point. Press
and hold the button to raise the bottom roller temperature.
12. Bottom Roller Temperature Readout: Displays both
the set and actual temperature of the bottom roller.
13. Bottom Roller Temperature Decrease Button: Press
this button once to view the temperature set point. Press
and hold the button to lower the bottom roller temperature.
14. Bottom Roller Temperature On/Off Button: Turns
On/Off the bottom roller heater. The corresponding LED
will be lit when the heater is ON.
15. Top Roller Temperature On/Off Button: Turns
On/Off the top roller heater. The corresponding LED will
be lit when the heater is ON.
16. Stand-By On/Off Switch: Press this switch up to turn
on the laminator. Press this switch down to put it on
Standby. In Standby, the laminator power is still on, but
all functions are disabled.
7. Ratemeter/Totalizer Readout: Displays the rate of
speed of the main rollers in either feet or meters per
minute, or displays the total number of feet or meters run
in a given period.
8. Top Roller Temperature Increase Button: Press this
button once to view the temperature set point. Press and
hold the button to raise the top roller temperature.
9. Top Roller Temperature Readout: Displays both the
set and actual temperature of the top roller.
10. Top Roller Temperature Decrease Button: Press this
button once to view the temperature set point. Press and
hold the button to lower the top roller temperature.
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Figure 5. Front Control Panel
BACK CONTROL PANEL
1. Air Pressure Gauge: Indicates the PSI reading for the
downward pressure of the top pull roller. The standard
setting for the normal operation is 35-55 PSI.
2. Air Regulator Knob: Adjusts the downward pressure
of the top pull roller. Turn clockwise to increase the
pressure.
3. Roller Up/Down Switch (Rear, Top): Press the
switch up to raise the roller. Press the switch down to
lower the roller.
4. Reset Button: Press this button to reset the material
total usage counter to zero. Totalizer Display must be
showing to be able to zero out.
5. Ratemeter/Totalizer Button: Pressing the button will
toggle between the roller speed readout or total material
usage. Press this button to track and display the total
number of feet or meters run in a given period, which
can help to monitor film usage. The total will be stored
even after the laminator is turned off and adds to the
total whenever the bottom main roller is turning. The
corresponding LED will be lit when the totalizer is
being used.
Figure 6. Back Control Panel
6. Ratemeter/Totalizer Readout: Displays the rate of
speed of the main rollers in either feet or meters per
minute, or displays the total number of feet or meters
run in a given period.
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CLUTCH CONTROL PANEL
The Clutch Control Panel is located on the left-side
cabinet when facing the rear of the laminator. The
operator can adjust the amount of tension that is
directly applied to the laminate between the main
and pull rollers. The amount of tension applied
affects the output and extreme pull tension will
stretch the hot films causing outfeed waves in the
finished product. This is a factor with films such as
Print Guard®, which stretches easily. Excessive tension
will also cause downward curl in the finished product. The standard setting for normal operation is
40-60 PSI.
IMPORTANT! Excessive pull clutch tension will cause
premature wear to the drive system and may cause
damage to the laminator. Use the minimum amount
required for the laminating process.
1. AIR PRESSURE GAUGE
Indicates the PSI reading for the pulling tension of the
bottom pull roller. The standard setting for normal operation is 40-60 PSI.
2. AIR REGULATOR KNOB
This knob adjusts the pulling tension of the bottom pull
roller. Pull out the knob and turn to adjust; push back in
to set. Turn clockwise to increase the amount of pull tension and turn counter-clockwise to decrease the amount.
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Figure 7. Clutch Control Panel
TOP MOTOR CONTROL PANELS
The Motor Control Panels are centrally located on
the top of both side cabinets. This location provides
easy access from all sides of the laminator. Right- or
left-handed operators can use either panel to make
speed or direction processing adjustments from the
front or rear of the laminator. A change made to
either panel affects the settings of both panels.
1. Speed Adjustment Knob
Use this knob to adjust the speed of the roller rotation.
Turn the knob clockwise to increase the speed of the roller
rotation and counter-clockwise to decrease the speed. The
speed of the rollers is continuously adjustable between 0
and 15 ft./min. (0 and 4.5m/min.). The roller speed can
be viewed in the top display readouts on both the front
and back control panels.
2. Reverse Roller Direction Switch
Pressing this switch runs the rollers in the reverse direction
when standing at the front of the laminator. This direction
will be used when processing cold pressure-sensitive films
from the rear of the laminator through the pull rollers.
3. Motor Stop Switch
Pressing this switch stops the roller rotation.
NOTE: You must press this switch before you can press
the opposite direction switch.
4. Forward Roller Direction Switch
Pressing this switch runs the rollers in the forward direction when standing at the front of the laminator.
Figure 8. Top Motor Control Panel
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CHECKING OPERATION
After you are familiar with the control panels and
their functions, check all operations.
Check the Main Power
• Press the Stand-By switch up and the front and back
displays on the control panels should be lit.
• The center red switch on both top cabinet control panels
should be illuminated.
Check the Emergency Stop Buttons
• Press one of the Emergency Stop buttons and the
laminator will shut down.
• Rotate the Emergency Stop button clockwise to reset.
• Repeat this procedure with all four Emergency Stop
buttons.
Check the Heater Controls
• Press the top heater On/Off button once; the corresponding LED should be lit.
• The readout will display the ambient temperature.
• Press and hold the top heater Up arrow to increase the
temperature set point. Watch the readout for 5 minutes
to verify that the temperature increases.
• Press and hold the Down arrow to decrease the temperature set point.
• Press the top heater On/Off button again once; the
corresponding LED should not be lit.
• Repeat this procedure for the bottom heater.
Check the Motor and Foot Switches
Check both motor control panels as follows:
• Press the green Motor Reverse switch and the rollers
should rotate in the reverse direction.
• As you turn the Speed Control knob clockwise the speed
of the rollers should increase and the speed readout (top
display on front and rear control panels) should increase
in number.
• Turning the Speed Control knob counter-clockwise
should decrease the speed of the rollers and the speed
readouts should decrease in number.
• Press the center red Motor Stop switch and the rollers
should stop rotating.
• Press the foot switch and the rollers should rotate in
whichever roller direction that was last pressed. Check
both foot switches for operation.
CHECKING THE ROLLERS
Your laminator has a pneumatic pressure adjustment with
fine-tune control for a smooth, flat finish. Correct adjustment of the pressure rollers’ height is essential for safe and
proper operation. Check this prior to every use.
Check the vertical movement of the top rollers as
follows:
• Press the roller switch UP. The top roller should rise
smoothly and evenly on both ends.
• Press the roller switch DOWN. The top roller should
lower smoothly and evenly on both ends.
• Repeat this procedure for both front and back top
rollers.
IMPORTANT! The silicone covering of the rollers is
soft. Do not scratch the surface with a sharp object or
fingernail.
• Push the green Motor Forward switch and the rollers
should rotate in the forward direction.
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WARNING! If your laminator does not operate correctly, contact Technical Service immediately.
SET-UP AND OPERATION
TEMPERATURE SETTINGS
• Select the film(s) that you will use on the top (and
bottom) of the images.
• Check which temperature setting is recommended for
your SEAL
Brands material (see literature enclosed in
®
your material box).
• Refer to the Control Panel diagrams for information
on setting the temperature.
NOTE: If a process requires heat, turn ON the heaters
approximately 45 minutes before use to ensure that the
rollers are at the correct operating temperature.
IMPORTANT! The main roller should be down and
turning to prevent uneven hot spots on the roller. A
stationary heated roller will develop concentrated heat
in one area, which will damage the roller.
SHIM WHEEL SETTINGS
HOW TO SET THE SHIM WHEELS
• First, determine the thickness of the board that you will
use for mounting.
• You must first raise the rollers and then turn the shim
wheels until the desired measurement corresponds with
the thickness of board being used.
WARNING! Too much pressure can crush the board
being used and even damage the top and bottom
rollers. Normally, a press of .025" (0.6mm) is
sufficient.
Whenever you mount onto a board, etc., it is important
to adjust the rollers to create a gap nearly equal to the
thickness of the board being used. This is done so that
anything passing between the rollers will receive the right
amount of pressure.
Equivalent Press Measurements
Inches Metric (mm) Decimal
1 25 mm 1.000
3/4 19 mm 0.75
1/2 13 mm 0.50
3/8 10 mm 0.375
1/4 6 mm 0.25
3/16 5 mm 0.1825
1/8 3 mm 0.125
1/16 2 mm 0.0625
-1/16 -2 mm -0.0625
0 0 0
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SET-UP AND OPERATION
LOADING A ROLL OF MATERIAL
• Turn the unwind brake fully towards you so there is no
brake tension on the unwind shaft (until no gap is visible
between the unwind brake and the lock collar).
• Swing out the desired unwind shaft towards you and
slide a roll of material onto the unwind shaft. Ensure
that the rubber blocking cords are on the top and bottom of the shaft for easy loading (see below).
Figure 11. Locking Receiver
• Remember to lock the receiver on the bottom unwind
shaft so the film tracks correctly and the unwind shaft
does not pull out of the receiver.
• Center the films on the unwind shafts using the rulers
on the unwind shafts for alignment.
Figure 10. Loading Roll of Material
• For the bottom unwind shafts rotate the outer section of
the locking receiver towards you to open the receiver so
the shaft can be pulled out and loaded with material (see
Figure 11).
IMPORTANT! Make certain that you place the roll of
film on the unwind shaft so that the material will feed
with the adhesive side facing away from the rollers.
IMPORTANT! Swing the unwind shaft in towards the
receiver making sure to align the cutout notch in the
end of the unwind shaft with the receiver notch. Press
the unwind shafts firmly into the receivers to prevent
tension and tracking problems.
NOTE: If the end of the shaft is not correctly aligned
you will not be able to adjust the brake tension properly, causing tracking problems and possibly damaging
the end of the shaft.
IMPORTANT! The position of all films, boards, rolls
of media and cardboard cores for wind-ups must be set
central in the laminator to ensure optimum quality
and correct tracking.
• For alignment accuracy, pull a length of film forward off
the top unwind shaft until it drapes over the film on the
bottom unwind shaft. Make sure the edges of both film
rolls line up.
• Now secure the rolls of material onto the shafts by gripping the shafts with one hand while rotating the rolls of
material with the other hand in the direction it will be
pulled off the unwind shafts. The rubber blocking cords
will catch on the inside of the material core and hold the
material secure on the shaft.
• If material needs to be rotated, turn the shafts, not the
rolls of film otherwise the roll of film will no longer be
secure to the shaft.
Unwind shaft cord adjustment
NOTE: Over time the rubber blocking cords will
stretch and need to be shortened slightly. To adjust the
cord, unfasten the cord at one end and cut off .39"
(1cm). Re-fasten the cord under the cord retainer clip.
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SET-UP AND OPERATION
PIVOTING TABLE USE FOR WEBBING
• First, remove the roll easel shaft from its brackets and
set aside.
• Pull out both retaining plungers of the roll easel brackets
and pivot the brackets down and forward as shown in
Figure 12.
Figure 12. Pivoting Roll Easel Bracket Down
• Remove the top and bottom wind-up idlers for easy
webbing and set them aside.
• Pull the film up and place it over the top roller.
• Reposition the table by lifting the outer edge upwards
and pivot in towards the roller (Figure 14).
• With the table resting on the table bracket standoffs, lift
the outer edge of the table and push the table in towards
the roller (see Figure 15). The non-locking retaining
plunger will catch automatically.
• Moving to the right-hand side of the table release the
locking retaining plunger so it locks in place.
• The table operation is the same front and rear.
• On the right-hand side of the table, pull out the locking
retaining plunger and turn sideways to lock with plunger
recessed (see Figure 13).
• Move to the left side and pull out the non-locking
retaining plunger on the left-hand side of the table.
• Allow the table brackets to slide outwards and down.
• Grasp the front edge of the table and, lifting up, pivot
the table towards you, away from the rollers (see
Figure 13).
• Reach through the opening between the table and rollers
and pull the bottom film up and pass it behind the bottom idler.
Figure 13.
Releasing Retaining Plunger
Figure 15.
Pivoting Table Forwards
Figure 14
Pivoting Table Up
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SET-UP AND OPERATION
SETTING THE UNWIND BRAKE TENSION
Refer to the Features Page for identification.
IMPORTANT! The brake tension greatly affects the
smooth flow of the laminating film.
• Adjust the unwind brake so that it applies sufficient
tension to the laminate.
• Turning the unwind brake in
a counter-clockwise direction
increases the braking tension
applied on the laminate.
• Turning the unwind brake in
a clockwise direction decreases the braking tension.
• The best setting for the unwind brake tension is determined by the materials you are using and is learned
through experience.
COOLING SYSTEM
• The SEAL Image 6500 has a dual-position cooling tube,
which can be placed above or below the center chill
idlers to cool heat-activated materials.
• While the majority of the time the cooling fan tube will
be used in the position below the chill idlers, it can be
used in the position above the chill idlers to assist with
cooling down the top main roller. Pivot the airflow holes
towards the top main roller.
Figure 16. Unwind Brake
To remove the cooling tube from the bottom
location:
• Grasp the cooling tube with fingers or you can use your
fingers in the airflow holes to lift the closed end of the
cooling tube out of the bracket.
• Lift upwards at an angle, pulling the opposite open tube
end out of the cabinet opening.
• Lower the open end at an angle until you can clear the
upper bracket with the opposite end.
• Pull the tube up through the center of the chill idlers.
To insert the cooling tube in the top location:
• Insert the open tube end at an angle into the cabinet
opening.
• Lower the closed tube end to place it in the bracket.
• Reverse the above procedures to change from the top
location to the bottom location.
• The cooling tube can also be rotated to direct the airflow
as needed.
• The majority of processes do not require the use of the
cooling tube, but for extensive running time, it is recommended to use the cooling tube to cool off the chill
idlers quicker.
• Pivot the cooling tube airflow holes towards the front
idler, which receives the most heat from the heated main
roller.
Figure 17. Inserting Cooling Tube
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• Always web the film over the first idler to cool the backside of the print first, thus preventing marks on the hot
front side of the print, which could affect the finished
appearance.
• When using mounting adhesive on the back of images it
is best to run the film over both idlers. Running the film
under the second idler may cause the backing to separate
from the release liner.
SET-UP AND OPERATION
AUTO-RUN OPERATION
• The continuous-run operation allows the user to set the
direction of the roller rotation and adjust the roller speed
by turning either of the Speed Control knobs on the
tops of the cabinets.
• This feature is useful for long runs that don’t require
much user control and, when used in combination with
the roll easel shaft and wind-up shafts, can be efficient in
an auto-run mode.
• Press the motor direction switch for the processing direction desired.
• Turn the Speed Control knob on either of the Motor
Control Panels to adjust the speed of the rollers (refer to
the Top Motor Control Panel page).
IMPORTANT! If the photoelectric eyes become blocked
during continuos-run operation, the roller rotation
will stop immediately.
IMPORTANT! Take care not to stop the motor or
block the photoelectric eyes while an image is being
laminated as this can cause marks in the output.
FOOT SWITCH OPERATION
• The function of the foot switch is to permit the rotation
of the rollers to be controlled in a hands-free manner.
• This feature can be used when webbing materials onto
the laminator or feeding delicate images and overrides
the photoelectric safety eyes.
• Pressing the foot switch runs the laminator in the direction that was pressed last (the Active Directional Switch
will be illuminated).
• The rollers will run at the speed last set which is indicated in the top display on either front or back control
panels.
• The speed can be adjusted when using the foot switch
by turning either Speed Control knob on the top of the
cabinets.
WARNING! While using the foot switch, interrupting
the photoelectric safety eyes does NOT stop the laminator. An audible beep will be heard, the Motor
Directional Switch will be blinking and the roller
speed will run in ‘slow mode’ at a speed of 2ft./min.
(0.6 m/min.). Releasing the foot switch will stop the
laminator .
• After clearing the photoelectric eye blockage the buzzer
will stop.
• To resume the pre-set speed, press the blinking directional switch.
CHANGING FROM FOOT SWITCH OPERATION
TO AUTO-RUN MODE WITHOUT STOPPING
(to prevent stop marks on the substrate):
• During foot switch operation (keep the foot switch
pressed), then press Motor Direction switch desired on
either Motor Control panel. The laminator will run at
the pre-set speed.
• Next, release the foot switch.
IMPORTANT! Do not stop the motor or block the
photoelectric eyes while an image is being laminated
as this can cause marks in the output.
THE ROTATION OF THE ROLLERS WILL STOP
WHEN:
• The photoelectric eyes in the front or back of the rollers
are interrupted.
NOTE: This does NOT happen when the foot switch
is used.
• An Emergency Stop button is pressed.
• An emergency tap switch is pressed.
• The Stop button on the motor control panel is pressed.
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FEEDING IMAGES
BASIC STEPS TO FEEDING IMAGES
NOTE: For good results, the process requires that the
images be fed through correctly.
• Make sure the leading edge of each image is flat all the
way across or any wrinkles or creases in the image will
show when laminated – perhaps even magnified.
• A straight leading edge will aid in feeding in the image.
• Feed the image into the laminator ensuring that the
leading edge is parallel to the roller.
NOTE: Do not stop the motor while an image is being
finished as this can cause marks in the output.
USING THE PRINT GUIDE TABLE
• Your laminator may be equipped with a Front Print
Guide Table to assist in feeding images into the nip.
Feeding images under the print guide, directly into the
nip, prevents the images from lifting up and interrupting
the photoelectric eyes.
USING THE IMAGE GUIDE ON THE FLAT TABLE
• To aid with feeding in images, the rear table is provided
with an “Image Guide”.
• This device can be positioned in front of the roller and it
prevents the images from interrupting the photoelectric
eyes.
• The Image Guide can be removed when mounting
boards.
USING THE ROLL EASEL ATTACHMENT
The Roll Easel Attachment is used to encapsulate images
digitally reproduced with a color plotter. The rolls of
images simply slip on and off the roll easel, which lifts on
and off the front of the laminator.
• Mount the roll of prints on the attachment. The rolls of
images should unwind with the images facing up and
should be centered on the attachment so that the laminate covers the images.
Ball Nose Spring Plunger End Braking Notched Locking End
• Press the Ball Nose spring plunger shaft end into the
matching receiver on the right side of the table.
• Align the Braking Notched shaft end with the notch of
the receiver on the left side of the table and set in place.
• Make sure the auto-grip section of the shaft rotates, not
the ends in the receivers.
• For the roll of images, leave some blank space at the
beginning and in this space, cut out a V-shaped area to
allow for an easier and cleaner start to the laminating
process.
• To position the Image Guide, push it completely in
towards the roller aligning the outer notches with the
thumbscrews in the table.
• Tighten the thumbscrews down to secure the Image
Guide in place. You are ready to feed images.
• To assist with this, the edge of the image can be seen
through the windows in the “Image Guide”, which is in
front of the rollers.
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• Once the prints are running through the laminator, set
the brake tension for the roll easel to exert a significant
amount of tension so the prints feed through without
wrinkles (refer to “Setting the Unwind Brake Tension”
section).
• Set the speed control to 2-3 feet or (0.6–1.0) meters per
minute. Use the footswitch until the images are tracking
correctly. Then press the Forward Direction switch and
go into auto-run mode. Don’t remove your foot from the
foot switch until you have pushed the Forward Direction
switch, otherwise, the laminator will stop, affecting the
quality of your image’s finish.
WEBBING FILMS WITHOUT A RELEASE LINER
The following are the basic webbing procedures for
webbing films without a release liner:
• Select films slightly wider than the image to allow for a
border without film waste. A border of 1/8" to 1/4"
(3-6mm) is adequate.
• Ensure the main roller’s temperatures are set according
to the recommendations of the laminates being used
(see literature enclosed in your material box).
WARNING! The rollers should be down and turning
while heating up to provide even heat distribution and
prevent roller flat spots from developing.
• Once the laminator reaches correct operating temperature, stop the laminator and raise the top roller.
• Load and center the films on top and bottom unwind
shafts with the dull adhesive side facing out and the
unwind brake tension released.
NOTE: Check if the film widths of the lower and
upper web are the same!
• Feed the leader-board over the first chill idler and under
the second chill idler.
NOTE: For top and bottom film combinations of
10 mil (250 microns) or less, feed over the first idler
and under the second. For film combinations of 10 mil
or over, feed over both chill idlers.
• Raise the top pull roller and advance the leader board
through the pull rollers.
• Holding the leader board up against the top edge of the
top pull roller lower the roller. Make sure the rear Shim
Wheels are set to 0" (0mm).
• Return to the front of the laminator and set the front
Shim Wheels to -1/16" (-2mm).
• Using the foot switch advance the films, applying light
unwind brake tension gradually on both unwind shafts
until there are no wrinkles in the film as it goes into
the nip.
You are now ready to feed images!
• TOP FILM: Pull the film down from the top unwind
shaft, behind the top center idler and place it evenly over
the face of the top roller.
• BOTTOM FILM: Pull the film up from the bottom
unwind shaft, behind the front bottom idler and place it
evenly over the top film draped over the face of the top
roller.
• The two films will then heat and stick together.
• Set the Shim Wheels to 1/16" (2mm) to allow for the
thickness of the leader-board.
• Use a leader-board to push the film(s) through the main
roller nip.
• Lower the top roller and pivot the in-feed table into
position.
• Moving to the rear of the laminator, use the foot switch
to advance the leader-board.
Rear
Roll
Easel
Covered
Foot
Switch
Rear
Rear Top
Wind-up
Rear Table
Rear
Bottom
Wind-up
Rear
Bottom
Supply
Shaft
Shim Wheel
Rear Top
Supply Shaft
Top
Pull
Roller
Bottom
Pull
Roller
Top
Idler
Chill
Idlers
Fan
Tube
Bott
Idler
Shim Wheel
Front Top
Supply Shaft
Bott
Idler
Figure 18. Webbing films w/o Release Liners
Top
Main
Roller
Bottom
Main
Roller
Front
Front Top
Wind-up
Print Guide
Front Table
Front
Bottom
Wind-up
Front
Bottom
Supply
Shaft
Roll
Easel
Covered
Foot
Switch
Front
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WEBBING FILMS WITH A RELEASE LINER
The following are the basic webbing procedures for
webbing films with a release liner:
• Select films slightly wider than the image to allow for a
border without film waste. A border of 1/8" to 1/4"
(3-6mm) is adequate.
• Load and center the films on top and bottom unwind
shafts with the dull adhesive side facing out and the
unwind brake tension released.
NOTE: Check if the film widths of the lower and
upper web are the same!
• TOP FILM: (film with a release liner) Pull the film
down from the top unwind shaft, behind the top center
idler and place it evenly over the face of the top roller.
• Place a spare core over the front top wind-up idler.
Separate the film from the release liner. Attach the
release liner to the spare core using a piece of tape.
• BOTTOM FILM: Pull the film up from the bottom
unwind shaft, behind the front bottom idler and place it
evenly over the top film draped across the face of the top
roller. The two films will stick together.
• Set the Shim Wheels to 1/16" (2mm) to allow for the
thickness of the leader-board.
• Raise the top pull roller and advance the leader-board
through the pull rollers.
• Holding the leader-board up against the top edge of the
top pull roller, lower the roller. Make sure the rear Shim
Wheels are set to 0" (0mm).
• Return to the front of the laminator and set the front
Shim Wheels to –1/16" (-2mm).
• Using the foot switch advance the films applying light
unwind brake tension gradually on both unwind shafts
until there are no wrinkles in the film as it goes into
the nip.
YOU ARE NOW READY TO FEED IMAGES!
Rear
Roll
Easel
Covered
Foot
Switch
Rear
Rear Top
Wind-up
Rear
Table
Bottom
Wind-up
Rear
Shim Wheel
Rear Top
Supply Shaft
Top
Pull
Roller
Bottom
Pull
Roller
Rear
Shaft
Bottom
Supply
Idler
Idler
Chill
Idler
Top
Fan
Tube
Bott
Front Top
Chill
Idler
Shim Wheel
Supply Shaft
Bott
Idler
Top
Main
Roller
Bottom
Main
Roller
Front
Front Top
Wind Up
Print Guide
Front Table
Front
Bottom
Wind-up
Front
Bottom
Supply
Shaft
Front
Roll
Easel
Covered
Foot
Switch
• Use a leader-board to push the film(s) through the nip.
• Lower the top roller and pivot the in-feed table into
position.
• Moving to the rear of the laminator, use the foot switch
to advance the leader-board.
• Feed the leader-board over the first chill idler and under
the second chill idler.
NOTE: For top and bottom film combinations of
10 mil (250 microns) or less, feed over the first idler
and under the second. For film combinations of 10 mil
(250 microns) or over, feed over both chill idlers.
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Figure 19. Webbing for North America
Shim Wheel
Rear
Rear Top
Wind-up
Rear Top
Rear
Roll
Easel
Covered
Foot
Switch
Rear
Table
Supply Shaft
Top
Pull
Roller
Bottom
Pull
Roller
Rear
Bottom
Wind-up
Rear
Bottom
Supply
Shaft
Chill
Idler
Bott
Idler
Fan
Tube
Idler
Idler
Chill
Top
Figure 20. Webbing for Europe & Asia
Shim Wheel
Front Top
Supply Shaft
Top
Main
Roller
Bottom
Main
Roller
Bott
Idler
Front
Front Top
Wind-up
Print Guide
Front
Table
Front
Bottom
Wind-up
Front
Bottom
Supply
Shaft
Front
Roll
Easel
Covered
Foot
Switch
DECALING (HEAT-ACTIVATED)
This process involves applying a hot film to the top
and a cold backing adhesive to the bottom of the
graphic. This process can be used to create self-adhesive images for mounting down onto various substrates. After performing this process, follow the
Mounting Instructions in the manual to apply the
decal to a substrate.
MEDIA: Ink Jet, Electrostatic and Photographic
FILMS:
-- -- -- Top Unwind Shaft: Heat-Activated Laminate
3–5 Mil (75-125 microns)
_____ Bottom Unwind Shaft:Pressure-sensitive mounting
adhesive
LAMINATOR SETTINGS:
Front Control Panel
Top Roller Temp.: 205-215F° (96-102°C)
Bottom Roller Temp.: OFF
Main Roller Pressure: 35-40 PSI
Cooling Fan: OFF
Note: When using Mounting Adhesive on the back of
images it is best to run over both idlers. Running the
film under the second idler may cause the backing to
separate from the release liner.
Top
Fan
Tube
Front Top
Supply Shaft
Chill
Idler
Bottom
Supply
Front
Shim Wheel
Top
Main Roller
Bottom
Main Roller
Bott
Idler
Shaft
Front
Front Top
Wind-up
Print Guide
Front Table
Front
Note: Remove Bottom Front
Bot.
Wind-up Idler for webbing
ease and to prevent adhesive
Wind-up
from sticking onto it when
webbing.
Rear
Rear Top
Wind-up
Shim Wheel
Top
Pull Roller
Bottom
Pull Roller
Rear
Bottom
Wind-up
Rear Top
Supply Shaft
Rear
Roll
Easel
Covered
Foot
Switch
Rear Table
Rear
Bottom
Supply
Shaft
Figure 21. Webbing for Decaling
(Heat-activated films)
Chill
Idler
Idler
Bott
Idler
Front
Roll
Easel
Covered
Foot
Switch
Back Control Panels
Pull Rollers: Down
Pull Roller Pressure: 35-40 PSI
Pull Clutch Tension: 40-60 PSI
Motor Control Panel
Motor Direction: Forward
Motor Speed Setting: 3-5 FPM (1-1.5 MPM)
WEBBING SETTINGS
Web Tension T op: Medium
Web Tension Bottom: Light
Chill Idlers: Over 1st / Over 2nd:
Shim Wheel Settings: -1/16" (-2mm)
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DECALING (PRESSURE-SENSITIVE)
This process involves applying a cold pressure-sensitive over-laminate to the top and a cold pressuresensitive mounting adhesive to the bottom of a
graphic. This process can be used to create selfadhesive images for mounting down onto various
substrates. After performing this process, follow
the Mounting Instructions in the manual to apply
the decal to a substrate.
MEDIA: Ink Jet, Electrostatic, and Photographic
FILMS:
-- -- -- Top Unwind Shaft: Pressure-sensitive over-laminate
____ Bottom Unwind Shaft: Pressure-sensitive mounting
adhesive
LAMINATOR SETTINGS:
Front Control Panel
Top Roller Temp.: OFF
Bottom Roller Temp.: OFF
Main Roller Pressure: 35-40 PSI
NOTE: Pressure-sensitive films, not requiring heat, can
be run from the front or rear of the laminator
NOTE: When using Mounting Adhesive on the back of
images, it is best to run over both idlers. Running the
film under the second idler may cause the backing to
separate from the release liner.
Fan
Tube
Front Top
Top
Idler
Chill
Idler
Supply Shaft
Bott
Idler
Shim Wheel
Top
Main Roller
Bottom
Main Roller
Front
Front Top
Wind-up
Hint: Lower top main roller
onto films during webbing
to pull film taut. Raise top roller
after tracking is correct.
Print Guide
Front Table
Front
Bottom
Wind-up
Front
Bottom
Supply
Shaft
Covered
Foot
Switch
Front
Roll
Easel
Rear
Rear
Roll
Easel
Rear Table
Note: Move Choice of Table
to Rear of Laminator for
Feeding Prints.
Note: Remove Bottom Rear
Wind-up Idler for webbing
ease and to prevent adhesive
from sticking onto it when
webbing.
Covered
Foot
Switch
Shim Wheel
Wind-up
Pull Roller
Pull Roller
Rear
Top
Top
Bottom
Rear
Bottom
Wind-up
Rear Top
Supply Shaft
Rear
Bottom
Supply
Shaft
Idler
Chill
Bott
Idler
Cooling Fan: OFF
Back Control Panels
Pull Rollers: Down
Pull Roller Pressure: 35-40 PSI
Pull Clutch Tension: 40-60 PSI
Motor Control Panel
Motor Direction: Reverse
Motor Speed Setting: 3-5 FPM (1-1.5 MPM)
WEBBING SETTINGS
Web Tension T op: Light
Web Tension Bottom: Light
Chill Idlers: Over 1st/Over 2nd
Shim Wheel Settings: -1/16" (-2mm)
Shim Wheel Settings: -1/16" (-2mm)
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Figure 22. Webbing for Decaling
(Pressure-sensitive films)
MOUNTING
This process involves mounting previously prepared
decals onto a substrate. No films or adhesives are
required for this process.
TO MOUNT DECALS ONTO A SUBSTRATE
• Place the mounting board on a flat surface.
• Lay your image face down on the mounting board and
expose approximately 1" (25mm) of the adhesive by
peeling back the release liner along one of the edges.
• Fold the release liner back making an even crease.
• Turn the image over and carefully position the exposed
adhesive edge of the image squarely onto the board.
• Once positioned correctly, press the exposed adhesive
edge of the image firmly down onto the board from the
center toward the edges to ensure a smooth surface. This
is the edge that will be fed into the rollers first.
IMPORTANT! Ensure that the Shim Wheel settings of
the rollers correspond to the board thickness.
• At this point, continuous run can be selected by pressing
the Forward Motor Direction switch.
NOTE: Take care that the rollers do not grab the liner.
• If the board is accidentally sent in too far at first, the
release liner will get caught and will be impossible to pull
back. In this case, stop and reverse the motor until the
liner can be pulled away.
• The image must be held against the roller while the
board feeds through to prevent wrinkles.
NOTE: Take care that the release liner does not trip
the photoelectric eye.
• As the process becomes more familiar, the speed of the
laminator may be increased to make the process more
efficient.
• Remove the mounted image from the rear of the laminator, trim it to size and display it.
• Push the edge of the board into the rollers and depress
the foot switch until the board and image are just caught
by the nip.
• Flip the un-tacked portion of the image over the top
roller with one hand so that the release-liner can be
peeled off the image with the other hand.
• Depress the foot switch to feed the board through the
rollers.
IMPORTANT! Because the foot switch overrides the
photoelectric eye, be sure to keep your hands clear of the
rollers to prevent injury.
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ENCAPSULATING
This process involves completely sealing an image
between two films. Follow the webbing instructions
for films specific for your location.
MEDIA: Ink Jet, Electrostatic, and Photographic
FILMS:
-- -- -- Top Unwind Shaft: Heat-Activated Laminate
3–5 Mil (75-125 microns)
____ Bottom Unwind Shaft: Heat-Activated Laminate
3–5 Mil (75-125 microns)
LAMINATOR SETTINGS:
Front Control Panel
Top Roller Temp.: 205-215°F (96-102°C)
Bottom Roller Temp.: 205-215°F (96-102°C)
Main Roller Pressure: 35-40 PSI
Cooling Fan: OFF
Back Control Panels
Pull Rollers: Down
Pull Roller Pressure: 35-40 PSI
Rear
Rear
Bottom
Rear
Shaft
Rear Top
Wind-up
Shim Wheel
Top
Pull Roller
Bottom
Pull Roller
Rear Top
Supply Shaft
Idler
Chill
Bott
Idler
Idler
Fan
Tube
Top
Rear
Roll
Easel
Covered
Foot
Switch
Rear Table
Wind-up
Bottom
Supply
Figure 24. Webbing for Encapsulating
Front Top
Supply Shaft
Chill
Idler
Shim Wheel
Top
Main Roller
Bottom
Main Roller
Bott
Idler
Front
Front Top
Wind-up
Front
Roll
Front
Bottom
Supply
Shaft
Easel
Covered
Foot
Switch
Print Guide
Front Table
Front
Bottom
Wind-up
Pull Clutch Tension: 40-60 PSI
Motor Control Panel
Motor Direction: Forward
Motor Speed Setting: 3-5 FPM (1-1.5 MPM)
WEBBING SETTINGS
Web Tension T op: Medium
Web Tension Bottom: Medium
Chill Idlers: Over 1st/Under 2nd
Shim Wheel Settings: -1/16" (-2mm)
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PRE-COATING BOARDS
This process is used to coat substrates with a selfadhesive coating onto which images can be mounted.
Preparation:
IMPORTANT! Ensure that the Shim Wheel settings of
the rollers correspond to the board thickness.
• Load the roll of pressure-sensitive adhesive onto the top
unwind shaft of the laminator with the exposed adhesive
facing you.
• Use a leader-board of the same thickness as the boards to
be coated.
• Pull the adhesive down from the top unwind shaft and
place evenly across the face of both rollers.
• Press the foot switch and using the leader-board, push
the adhesive into the roller nip.
• Release the foot switch when the rear edge of the leaderboard is almost leaving the roller nip.
Roll
Easel
Covered
Foot
Switch
Rear
Bottom
Rear Top
Wind-up
Shim Wheel
Top
Pull Roller
Bottom
Pull Roller
Rear
Shaft
Rear Top
Supply Shaft
Bottom
Supply
Idler
Bott
Idler
Chill
Rear
Foamboard
Rear
Rear Table
Wind-up
Fan
Tube
Top
Idler
Idler
Chill
Bott
Idler
Shim Wheel
Front Top
Supply
Shaft
Top
Main Roller
Bottom
Main Roller
Front
Front Top
Wind-up
Front
Roll
Easel
Print Guide
Front Table
Front
Bottom
Wind-up
Front
Bottom
Supply
Shaft
Covered
Foot
Switch
• Position the board to be coated into the nip and choose
a speed setting.
NOTE: When coating boards, ensure that the next
board to be coated follows the previous board without
any gaps.
NOTE: Follow the last board being coated with the
leader-board again to allow the final board to clear the
laminating rollers and then stop the motor and raise
the top roller.
Figure 25. Pre-Coating Boards
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LOW-TEMP VINYL TRANSFER
This process involves transferring an image onto a
flexible vinyl. Top roller temperature and amount of
main roller downward pressure is dependent on the
type of toners. Use the minimum amount of pressure
required for successful transfer.
MEDIA: Electrostatic
FILMS:
-- -- -- Top Unwind Shaft: Media with Toners
____ Bottom Unwind Shaft: Banner Vinyl
LAMINATOR SETTINGS:
Front Control Panel
Top Roller Temp.: 250-275°F (121-135°C)
Bottom Roller Temp.: 140-150°F (60-65°C)
Main Roller Pressure: 80-100 PSI
Cooling Fan: ON (Under chill idlers)
Roll
Easel
Covered
Foot
Switch
Rear
Finished Product
Rear
Media after
toners removed
Rear Table
Rear Top
Wind-up
Shim Wheel
Top
Pull Roller
Bottom
Pull Roller
Rear
Bottom
Wind-up
Shaft
Rear Top
Supply Shaft
Rear
Bottom
Supply
Chill
Idler
Top
Idler
Bott
Idler
Fan
Tube
Front Top
Supply Shaft
Fan
Tube
Idler
Bott
Idler
Chill
Shim Wheel
Main Roller
Main Roller
Front
Bottom
Supply
Bottom
Bottom
Wind-up
Shaft
Front
Front Top
Wind-up
Top
Front
Media with
toners facing out
Print Guide
Front Table
Vinyl Material
Front
Roll
Easel
Covered
Foot
Switch
Back Control Panels
Pull Rollers: Down
Pull Roller Pressure: 40-60 PSI
Pull Clutch Tension: 40-60 PSI
Motor Control Panel
Motor Direction: Forward
Motor Speed Setting: 1.5-5 FPM (.5-1.5 MPM)
WEBBING SETTINGS
Web Tension T op: Medium to Heavy
Web Tension Bottom: Light to Medium
Chill Idlers: Over 1st/Under 2nd
Shim Wheel Settings: -1/16" (-2mm)
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Figure 26. W ebbing for Vinyl Transfer
PROCESS CONTROL SHEET
Process: ______________________________________
Application Use: _______________________________
Top Unwind Shaft: ______________________________
Bottom Unwind Shaft: ___________________________
Front Control Panel Settings
Top Roller Temp.: ______________________________
Bottom Roller Temp.: ____________________________
Main Roller Pressure: ____________________________
Cooling Fan: On/Off ____________________________
Back Control Panel Settings
Pull Rollers: Up/Down: __________________________
Pull Roller Pressure: _____________________________
Pull Clutch Tension: _____________________________
Motor Control Panel Settings
Motor Direction: Forward/Reverse _________________
Motor Speed Setting: ____________________________
NOTE: We recommend that you make a photocopy of
this page. With each successfully run application,
record the process and settings and a diagram of the
webbing procedure. Keep the record so the application
can be repeated at a later date.
HINT: If a standard image is made available for each
new process then sales materials and samples can be
developed for reference.
Front Top
Supply Shaft
Top
Idler
Chill
Idler
Shim Wheel
Top
Main Roller
Bottom
Main Roller
Bott
Idler
Front
Front Top
Wind-up
Roll
Front
Bottom
Supply
Shaft
Easel
Covered
Foot
Switch
Print Guide
Front Table
Front
Bottom
Wind-up
Rear
Roll
Easel
Covered
Foot
Switch
Rear
Rear Table
Rear Top
Wind-up
Shim Wheel
Top
Pull Roller
Bottom
Pull Roller
Rear
Bottom
Wind-up
Rear Top
Supply Shaft
Rear
Bottom
Supply
Shaft
Chill
Idler
Bott
Idler
Tube
Fan
Tube
Fan
Front
Webbing Settings
Chill Idlers: [Over/Under] 1st/2nd __________________
Web Tension T op Unwind Shaft: ___________________
Light/Med./Heavy ______________________________
Web Tension Bottom Unwind Shaft: ________________
Light/Med./Heavy ______________________________
Shim Wheel Settings: Front/Back _________________
Images: Sheet Fed/Roll Easel ______________________
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CLEANING/MAINTAINING YOUR LAMINATOR
WARNING! Turn the door interlock to the OFF
position and then disconnect the laminator from the
power supply before cleaning or greasing the bearings.
CLEANING THE LAMINATOR
• The laminator may be cleaned with a lint-free cloth,
lightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution.
Do not use spray-on cleaners. Do not immerse any part
of the laminator in water or other liquids.
• Do not use an abrasive cleaner, which can damage the
painted surfaces.
• Do not allow water or liquids to enter the electrical circuits, which may cause personal injury and/or damage
the equipment when power is applied.
GREASING THE BEARINGS
• You must grease the top and bottom roller bearings once
each month or every 200 hours. Refer to the Grease Gun
Kit included in your accessory kit for supplies and
instructions.
WARNING! Failure to lube bearings will cause premature wear, which may cause costly repairs and will void
your warranty.
Call SEAL Graphics Technical Service for further
assistance (see rear cover).
CLEANING THE ROLLERS
IMPORTANT! Clean the laminating rollers every
day to prevent adhesive build-up and to ensure quality
output. Adhesive build up may eventually damage the
rollers.
• When laminating, a small amount of adhesive will
squeeze out between the laminate films and onto the top
and bottom rollers. This residue accumulates through
normal use and can be easily cleaned off the rollers.
• Use the Image Roll Cleaner (included) to remove the
excess adhesive from the rollers. This is best done with
the rollers hot.
WARNING! Use only an Image Roll Cleaner or a
cotton cloth and Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) to clean the
rollers. Do not use other solvents or cleaners. Use of
other cleaners or solvents may cause roller damage
and will void the warranty.
• When cleaning the upper roller, place a piece of scrap
foam board under the roller to prevent the removed
adhesive remnants from falling onto the lower roller.
• For adhesive that is difficult to remove, allow the rollers
to cool and use isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and a clean, lintfree cloth. Never pour isopropyl alcohol (IPA) directly
onto the unit.
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CAUTION! Always use care when using Isopropyl
Alcohol (IPA)! IPA is very flammable. The flash point
of IPA is 51.8°F (11°C). The self-ignition temperature
is 752°F (400°C). Wear rubber gloves and use in a
well-ventilated area.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SHEET
Grease Bearings Chain Tension Drain Water Safety Check
Adjustment/Oil Chain** (Air Filter)*** After Servicing
NOTE: Enter dates of service and initials of service personnel.
We recommend that you make a photocopy of this page, tape it to the inside of the cabinet door and use this to record
dates that authorized safety or maintenance personnel perform these laminator maintenance procedures.
Proper maintenance of your laminator ensures receiving many years of profit from your investment.
Use only replacement parts specified by SEAL Graphics.
** Use lightweight household oil to oil the chain approximately every three months.
*** Drain the air filter approximately every six months to prevent moisture damage to the air cylinders.
Call SEAL Graphics Technical Service for assistance (see the rear cover).
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Solution
The laminator will not turn on. • Check if the power cable is plugged into the mains wall outlet.
• Check that the Stand-By switch is ON.
• Unplug the laminator and check the circuit breakers inside the left-side cabinet.
Only authorized safety or maintenance personnel should do this.
• Make sure the left-side cabinet door is closed and the Door Interlock is in the
ON position. Turning the Door Interlock to the OFF position automatically
shuts the laminator power off.
The motor will not run. • Make sure that the photoelectric eyes are not blocked.
• Make sure that the Emergency Stop buttons were not activated. Rotate to reset.
• Check that either the Forward or Reverse Motor Direction switch is pressed
(switch will be illuminated).
• Turn the motor speed up.
• Unplug the laminator and check the fuses. Only authorized safety or
maintenance personnel should do this.
The laminator is not heating up or • Make sure the heater switch is ON – the LED light is lit.
shows erratic temperature readings. • Make sure the rollers are together (with both Shim Wheel settings set at 0")
and turning at a moderate speed when first heating up.
Images or prints are rippling or • Apply tension to Images or Prints as they are fed into the nip. Hold cut
jumping as they are fed into the nip. sheets back by hand.
The film output is rippled or wavy • Check that you have webbed the laminator correctly.
(boat-waking). • Improper film tension – most encapsulating films need a minimal amount
of brake tension.
• Run the laminator at a higher speed for photo materials or heat-sensitive
prints because exposure to heat at low speeds can cause waving.
The film is cloudy or mottled. • Increase the roller temperature or decrease the motor speed.
• Thicker films may require increased roller pressure due to the thicker film layer.
Technical Service:
For technical assistance, please contact your SEAL Graphics Technical Service representative (see rear cover).
When calling for Technical Service please have the Laminator Serial Number (listed on the identification plate) available.
The identification plate is located on the rear side of the laminator.
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Decal:
An image that has been laminated on top (either heat-activated or pressure-sensitive) with an adhesive backing.
Film:
A synonym for laminate. The material used in the laminating
and encapsulating process.
Heat-Activated Films:
Films with an adhesive that are activated when heat is applied.
Once applied to an image the adhesive forms a strong bond
adhering the laminate and the image together.
In-Feed:
The side of the laminator from which images are fed.
Leader-Board:
A piece of foam board (about 4' x 4") used to push films into
the nip. Also used for mounting or pre-coating boards to prevent adhesive from getting onto the rollers and sealing edges.
LED:
Light Emitting Diode
Mil:
Refers to the thickness of the laminate in 1/1000ths of an
inch. One Mil is equal to .0254mm or 25 micron.
Mounting:
Applying an image onto some kind of foam board or substrate.
Nip:
The spot where the top and bottom rollers meet.
Out-Feed:
The side of the laminator from which completed images
emerge.
Pre-Coating:
The process of coating a substrate with an adhesive mounting
film onto which an image can be mounted.
Press:
The amount of force in distance put on anything that passes
between the top and bottom rollers.
Pressure-Sensitive Films:
Films with an adhesive that are activated when pressure is
applied, forming a bond between the protective laminate and
the surface of the image. Used primarily for fast mounting
applications and recommended for heat-sensitive thermal and
photographic prints.
Release Liner:
The backing on a pressure-sensitive film or mounting adhesive. After peeling the release liner off, the adhesive layer
becomes exposed.
Sled:
A board that has a non-stick surface that is used when laminating one side of an image only.
Substrate:
The material to which an image is mounted or affixed.
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PART DESCRIPTION PART #
Air Compressor 225020
Fan Tube 615463
Roll Easel Shaft Assembly 5520
Supply Shaft Assembly 5519
Table, Image Guide (Front) 5521
Table, Print Guide (Rear) 5522
Take-Up Shaft Assembly 5518
SPARE PARTS LIST
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical
Dimensions (H x W x D) 56" x 85" x 57" (1,423mm x 2,159mm x 1,448mm)
Net Weight 1,800 lbs. (818 kg)
Shipping Weight 2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Roller Construction Four high-release silicone-covered rollers
Process
Max. Working Width 61" maximum (1,550mm)
Max. Roller Speed 15 ft./min. (4.5m/min.)
Core Inner Diameter 3" (76mm)
Maximum Board Thickness 1" (25.4mm)
Nip Settings 0, 1/16, 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, 1 and –1/16"
(0, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 13, 19, 25 and -2mm)
Max. Main Roller Temperature 275°F (135°C)
Electrical
Electrical Requirements
Single-phase version 200-240Vac, 50/60Hz, 48A, 2/G
Three-phase version 230/400Vac, 50/60Hz, 22A, 3N/PE
Maximum Power Consumption 11,000 watts
NOTE: Airborne Noise Less than 70DB(A)
Order Codes
SEAL Image 6500 Single-phase 60424
SEAL Image 6500 Three-phase 60425
Each SEAL Image Laminator has a Serial Number Label located on the right-side cabinet when facing the rear. This
label indicates the model type, the electrical requirements, and the laminator serial number (important for reference if
any servicing is required).
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LIMITED WARRANTY
SEAL Graphics warrants to the original consumer purchaser
that each new SEAL Brands Image Laminator, which proves
defective in materials or workmanship within the applicable
warranty period, will be repaired or, at our option, replaced
without charge. The applicable warranty shall be one year
from date of purchase with the exception of silicone roll coverings that will be six months from date of purchase.
“Original consumer purchaser” means the person who first
purchased the product covered by this warranty other than for
purpose of resale.
The warranty extends to and is enforceable by only the
original consumer purchaser, and only for the period (during
the applicable term) which the product remains in the possession of the original consumer purchaser. This warranty does
not apply if it is found that at any time the equipment has
not been used for its intended purpose.
For more information regarding this warranty, please contact
your distributor.
WARNING! Any unauthorized changes or modifications to
this unit without our prior written approval will void the
user’s warranty and will transfer health and safety obligations to the user.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with Owner’s
Manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
All rights are reserved. No part of the document may be
photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language
without the prior written consent of SEAL Graphics.
The information contained in this document is subject to
change without notice and should not be construed as a
commitment by SEAL Graphics.
SEAL Graphics assumes no responsibility for any errors that
may appear in this document. Nor does it make expressed or
implied warranty of any kind with regard to this material,
including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
WARNING! Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
SEAL Graphics
Customer Service:
United States & Latin America– Tel: 800-257-7325/Fax: 800-966-4554
Canada – Tel: 800-663-4868/Fax: 905-564-7094
Europe & Asia – Tel: +44 (0) 1268 530 331/Fax: +44 (0) 1268 725 864
Technical Service:
Americas – Tel: 888-240-6021
Europe & Asia – contact local Authorized SEAL Reseller
Or
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Europe & Asia – Tel: +44 (0) 1268 530 331/Fax: +44 (0) 1268 725 864
SEAL Graphics shall not be liable for incidental or
consequential damages in connection with, or arising out of
the furnishing, performance, or use of this document and the
program material which it describes.
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