Operation
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General
1. Main Power Switch: A switch in the lower right rear switches the main power on and off. The switch
is labeled clearly so the operator can tell if the power is on or off.
2. Power Button: The power button is used to start the machine initially and restart the machine after an
E-stop condition has occurred. After the power is turned on, the reset button is held for 15 seconds to
allow the machines electrical controls to reset to initial settings. The button will illuminate if machine
has been properly reset.
3. Speed: A potentiometer is used to control the speed that the laminator will run product. Your
laminator has the electrical and mechanical capability to run up to 10 feet per minute, but the quality
of the product output is the governing factor in maximum process speed.
4. E-stops: E-stop switches are located in the front to allow the operator to stop the machine and open
the nip rolls and pull rolls in case of emergency. The button must be pulled back out before pressing
the power button to restart the machine.
5. Nip Rolls: The nip rolls are the heart and soul of the laminator and must be cared for properly in
order to give years of quality product output. Always dial the shim wheel to a shim setting greater
than “0” when the machine is not in use. This will prevent the rolls from forming a flat spot from
resting against each other. This also applies to the pull rolls.
Always set the shim wheel to a setting greater than “0” when the
machine is not in use. This will prevent the roll from coming together
and forming a flat spot. Permanent damage can be caused to the rolls
if this warning is not heeded.
6. Fwd-Stop-Rev: These buttons control the drive of the machine. Pressing the Fwd button will make
the machine run in the forward direction at the set speed. Pressing the stop button will stop the drive.
Pressing the Rev button will jog the machine in reverse, the rolls will stop when the button is
released. There are also a Fwd and Stop button located near the rear of the machine on the RH side.
7. Foot Switch: The foot switch will run the laminator in the fwd direction at the speed set by the
potentiometer. The foot switch is always active, this allows an operator to press the foot switch to get
a print started and then press the Fwd button to transfer to the continuous run mode without stopping.
8. Nip Roll open/close- This switch will open and close the nip rolls. When the switch selects the roll to
close the switch will illuminate.
9. The ready light tells the operator that the top roll has reached it’s preset temperature. The light will
turn off if the roll temp drops below this preset range. If the light turns off during the laminating
process, the roll temperature has dropped below the preset range. The process may need to be
adjusted to prevent the roll temp from dropping.
