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.
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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