GBC 44DT, Installation & Operation Manual

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Page 2: ...44DT Laminator INSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL Document Number 930 122 REV REV DATE 11 24 04 Do not duplicate without written permission...

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Page 4: ...on 6 1 Standby Mode 6 2 Loading Film 6 2 Removing and Installing the Safety Shield 6 3 Removing and Installing the Feed Table 6 4 Loading Film Onto the Supply Shafts 6 4 Thermal and AccuShield Films C...

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Page 6: ...ng safety precautions must be observed when installing and using the laminator Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe bodily damage or death GENERAL Keep hands long hair loose clothi...

Page 7: ...aminator Failure to observe this warning could result severe personal injury or death Disconnect the plug from the receptacle and contact your dealer distributor when one or more of the following has...

Page 8: ...UFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER OR NOT FORESEEABLE This limited warranty shall be void if the laminator has been misused mishandled damaged by negligenc...

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Page 10: ...dth Height Depth Weight 55 in 137 cm 22 in 56 cm 22 in 56 cm 222 lbs 100 kg Electrical Requirements Voltage Current Power U S Receptacle 220 V 60 Hz 12 5 Amps 2800 W NEMA 6 15R Heat Capacity Max tempe...

Page 11: ...cy energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to...

Page 12: ...aminator on a stable flat surface capable of supporting the weight of the machine and any materials The surface should be at least 30 inches 0 76 m high to assure comfortable positioning during operat...

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Page 14: ...m rollers come into contact and the point at which the items for lamination are introduced into the laminator SAFETY SHIELD The safety shield prevents entanglement entrapment and inadvertent contact w...

Page 15: ...ting Grippers on the supply shafts ensures proper tension on the lm The supply shaft core adaptors lock in place with a set screw The release liner take up core adaptors are held in place by friction...

Page 16: ...t ashes when the heat is out of range TEMPERATURE Displays the programmed temperature setting Also displays current temperature when the MEAS button is pressed SPEED Displays the set speed Functions T...

Page 17: ...REVERSE Press and hold the REVERSE button to reverse the direction of the rollers Release the button to stop RUN Press and release the RUN button for continuous running The safety shield must be insta...

Page 18: ...ne WARNING Make sure the safety shield and feed tray are in their proper positions You could be burned and your ngers and hands could be trapped and crushed in the hot rollers Clothing jewelry and lon...

Page 19: ...the laminator will be used within one hour you may leave it turned on STANDBY MODE The 44DT automatically goes into a standby mode after it has been idle for 3 hours The heat roller temperature is low...

Page 20: ...loaded together Either roll is loaded with the adhesive side against a roller There are two methods of loading lm Using a threading card Tacking new film to existing film Prior to loading lm the safe...

Page 21: ...owing set of instructions To remove existing lms If you are loading lm for the rst time skip these instructions and start with the next instructions To load lms To remove existing lms Put the roller p...

Page 22: ...tors Tip Twist the shaft while pulling to remove the core easier Clean all rollers and idlers if needed See the Operator Maintenance chapter 4 a b c 4 5 1 To load films onto the supply shafts If the s...

Page 23: ...ft is also loaded When loading AccuShield lms nothing is loaded on the bottom supply shaft and the separator bar must be in place If the top supply shaft is not positioned on the front position follow...

Page 24: ...12 Notice that the supply shaft is mounted on the rear of the machine The brake and support must be positioned in the rear position for PSA lms To move the supply shaft see To move the supply shaft i...

Page 25: ...pply shaft is used for laminating lms and the bottom supply shaft is used for mounting lm or kraft paper If you are not applying mounting lm to a laminate kraft paper should be used on the bottom supp...

Page 26: ...place the safety shield and feed table Refer to Safety Shield Removal and Installation and Feed Table Removal and Installation in this section Check the film alignment and adjust the tension as needed...

Page 27: ...s section Check the film alignment and adjust the tension as needed See the Film Alignment section in this chapter 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Webbing PSA Films Refer to the Configuration for PSA Film secti...

Page 28: ...button on the control panel and guide the threading card into the machine until the rollers pull the card on its own 7 8 9 10 WARNING Keep your ngers and hands away from the nip point while the machin...

Page 29: ...Make sure to carefully align the edges of the films before tacking them together Cut remaining top film web between the supply roll and rollers Do not allow the adhesive to stick to the rollers or th...

Page 30: ...e to the proper laminating setting Place the item to be laminated on the feed table then press RUN 1 2 3 Guide the item into the rollers Once the item has cleared the back of the machine press STOP Re...

Page 31: ...tor Set Up for Pre treating Boards With Single Liner Mounting Film 7 8 Fig 6 28 Laminator Set Up for Pre treating Boards With Double Liner Mounting Film To pre treat boards Load the laminator as shown...

Page 32: ...e force to turn by hand Film tension should be enough to introduce a minor amount of drag as the lm unrolls Insuf cient tension causes wrinkles while too much tension causes stretching necking Uneven...

Page 33: ...glitter as they may damage the rollers Do not force items into the nip area of the rollers An item that is not easily drawn into the laminator by the rollers is probably too thick to laminate Wrinkle...

Page 34: ...will not be damaged by dirt and adhesives You will nee a 3M Scotch Brite pad and a clean rag moistened with water and dish soap Never clean rollers with abrasive sharp or pointed objects Do not use an...

Page 35: ...n on top or bottom roll of film is too loose Adjust tension per Film Tension section Grippers on core adaptors pointing in the wrong direction Load film per Loading Film Onto the Supply Shafts section...

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