SEAL AQUA AS-1600 User Manual

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AS-1600

Owner’s

Operation

Manual

Important:

Read and understand all safety information before operating.

AquaSEAL AS-1600

Liquid Laminator

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Preface

This manual contains the following Sections:

Section 1. Introduction – provides a basic overview of the AquaSEAL™ AS-

1600 liquid laminator, and contains illustrations of the basic hardware
components.

Section 2. Operating Procedures – describes procedures for setting up, starting,

stopping, and controlling the machine.

Section 3. Troubleshooting/Miscellaneous – describes problems that may be

encountered and lists corrective actions to resolve them. Information
on who to call for after sales support.

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Table of Contents

General

Warranty Statement ……………………………………………………….. 3
Safety Information …………………………………………...……………. 4-5
Safety Labels ……………………………………………………………… 5

Section 1. Introduction

Hardware Overview ………………………………………………………. 6-10

Section 2. Operating Procedures

Tools / Supplies Needed …………………………………………………… 11
Loading the Sealant ………………………………………………………… 11
Loading the Media…………………………………………………………... 11
Pre-heat the Laminator ………………………..…………………………… 12
Web the Laminator……………………………………………………...…… 13
Run the Laminator ………………………………………………………..…. 14-15
Cleaning the Laminator……………………………………………..………. 16

Section 3. Troubleshooting/Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………..……… 17
After Sales Support……..……………………...…………………………… 19

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Warranty

SEAL® Graphics warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new SEAL® Image® Laminator, which
proves defective in materials or workmanship within the applicable warranty period, will be repaired or, at our
option, replaced without charge.
Effective November 1st, 2002 the applicable warranty period for New Equipment shall be one year (parts), six
months (labor and rollers) from date of purchase.
This 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.
"Original consumer purchaser" means the person who first purchased the product covered by this warranty other
than for purpose of resale. This warranty does not apply if it is found that at any time the equipment has not
been used for its intended purpose.

Effective November 1st, 2002 the appl icable warranty period for Refurbished Equipment shall be ninety days
(parts and labor, excluding rollers). Rollers are not covered under warranty. The applicable warranty period for
Demo Equipment shall vary, not exceeding the maximum warranty period stated herein. All Demo Equipment
comes with a specific warranty, which will be stated at the time of purchase. If warranty period is not detailed in
writing, there is no remaining warranty.
Please ask your dealer, distributor, or sales representative for details.
NOTE: Used and Not Refurbished Equipment is sold on an “AS IS” basis with No Warranty.
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.

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
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 uses 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 their own
expense.

©Copyright SEAL® Graphics 2002
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.
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.

Trademarks Credits
SEAL® is a registered trademark of SEAL Graphics.

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AquaSEAL® is a registered trademark of SEAL Graphics.
ProSEAL® is a registered trademark of SEAL Graphics.

is a registered trademark of SEAL Graphics.

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Safety Information

Intended Use

The AquaSEAL™ AS-1600 liquid laminator is intended for use with medium and
large format graphic output. Graphics can vary in widths up to 1.6M (5 ft.) in width
and can be up to 90M (295 ft.) in length (dependent on thickness of media used).
The AquaSEAL™ AS-1600 liquid laminator is intended for use with AquaSEAL™
water based sealant only. Use of solvent-based or other manufacturers sealants
may damage the machine and may void any warranty.

Safety Instructions

Caution

When handling any chemical products, read the manufacturers’ container labels and
the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for important health, safety, and
environmental information.

To obtain MSDS Sheets for AquaSEAL™ Products, Please call your local distributor.

In case of emergency, please telephone: [phone] Europe, or
[phone] USA

When using any equipment, always follow the manufacturers’ instructions for safe
operation.

Warning

Avoid contact with heat source during use. Wear heat resistant gloves and safety
glasses. Failure to avoid contact with hot surfaces may cause burns. Always
observe manufacturers recommendations when handling chemicals.

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Safety Information

General

q Do not operate the machine until it is connected to the proper power source.

Refer to Installation instructions located inside control cabinet.

q It is strongly recommended that the machine is fed from an “Earth Leakage”

protected electrical outlet – if in doubt, please contact Hunt Technical Services
(contact details in “Miscellaneous” section at the rear of the manual) or consult a
licensed electrician.

q Familiarize yourself with the layout of the Control Panel, and with the operation of

the sealant delivery system.

q Do not wear loose clothing, and contain loose hair to avoid becoming entangled

with moving parts of the machine.

q Comply with al l safety warning signs, labels, and instructions.
q Operators should be trained on the proper use of the machine and all safety

procedures.

q Provide fresh water, clean towels and rubber gloves for use during cleanup.
q It is advisable to wear eye protection when filling/emptying sealant tank. Always

Provide an approved emergency eyewash station adjacent to the machine.

Figure 1 shows the safety labels that appear on the AquaSEAL™ AS-1600.

Emergency Stop Labels

Rotating Parts Warning Labels

High Voltage Warning Label

Temperature Warning Labels

Figure 1. Safety Labels