SEAL 6500 User Manual

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
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