GMP EXCELMASTER-1600, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER SGUIDE EXCELMASTER 1600 Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference...

Page 2: ...ptors 12 Rear Table 12 Rear Slitter 12 Film Web 12 Nip Point 12 Foot Switch 12 Print Unwind Basket 12 Options 12 Separator Bar 12 Rewind Kit 12 Film Loading and Threading 13 Load a Roll of Film 13 Loa...

Page 3: ...suitable for lamination or expose the equipment to liquids Electrical The laminator should be connected only to a source of power as indicated in these instructions and on the serial plate located on...

Page 4: ...it alone Figure 2 211 cm x 102 cm x 131 cm Shipping 216 cm x 109 cm x 159 cm Weight Unit alone 1030 lb 467 kg Shipping 1250 lb 567 kg Electrical Requirements Refer to the serial plate located on the r...

Page 5: ...e environment to operate properly Avoid locating the laminator near sources of heat or cold Avoid locating the laminator in the direct path of forced heated or cooled air CAUTION Air flow can cause un...

Page 6: ...d the pull rollers resulting in a jammed condition 4 Avoid locating the laminator near sources of heat or cold Avoid locating the laminator in the direct path of forced heated or cooled air 5 Once the...

Page 7: ...r than the set temperature WAIT appears when actual temperature is higher than the set temperature POSITIONING INDICATOR Positioning appears in place of the ready wait indicator any time the main roll...

Page 8: ...atures and speed then press JOB SPEED When pressed permits increasing or decreasing of speed by turning the MASTER DIAL and is indicated on the control panel display Range is 1 10 REV When pressed and...

Page 9: ...ng position of the laminator when rear controls are enabled REVERSE In this position the rollers turn from the front operating position towards the rear operating position STOP Stops the movement of t...

Page 10: ...h the heat rollers The laminator will operate only when the Safety Shield is located in the fully locked position To remove the safety shield unlock the safety shield interlock latch and lift the safe...

Page 11: ...n 1 To disengage the chill idler move the chill idler to it s rest position 2 J COOLING FANS Figure 16 Assist in the cooling process by pushing unheated air onto the web material as it exits the heate...

Page 12: ...e 19 Used to cut the film web where it exits the rear of the laminator To make a cut push down on the blade engage lever and slide to the apposite side T FILM WEB Laminating film loaded into the machi...

Page 13: ...contact the heat rollers The dull side of the film contains the adhesive Use extreme caution when loading delustered matte film as both sides appear dull Always change the top and bottom supply rolls...

Page 14: ...d the upper rear unwind rewind position for illustration purpose 1 Turn the Power ON OFF to on I If the laminator is already hot turn POWER ON OFF to the off O position and allow the unit to cool Once...

Page 15: ...r allowing the material to rest on the top of the feed table 6 Reference THREADING CARD PROCEDURE next LOADING BOTTOM THERMAL FILM This procedure describes how to load a roll of thermal film using the...

Page 16: ...ly score the laminate without cutting the release liner 6 Adhere the lower PSA film to the loaded upper roll of film by pulling the film straight up towards the main rollers 7 Reference THREADING CARD...

Page 17: ...properly installed 3 Push the threading card into the main roller nip The threading card becomes sandwiched between the upper and lower loaded films 4 Set the roller handle to a laminating position pr...

Page 18: ...he main rollers gap 5 Press the RUN button 6 Press the PRESS RELEASE button The main rollers close 7 Adjust unwind and rewind tensions as necessary 8 Align the leading edge of the item square to the h...

Page 19: ...efied or tacky adhesive deposited on heat rollers will require the rollers to be cleaned per the section entitled CARING FOR THE LAMINATOR 4 Replace both the top and bottom rolls of film with new roll...

Page 20: ...contact the heat or pull rollers CLEARING A FILM JAM Wrap up Film jams wrap ups may occur if the film is loaded backwards or if the area at which film exits the equipment is blocked The film when jamm...

Page 21: ...rear slitter is to one side and the inline slitters are not obstructing the path of the boards 4 Heat 125 O F 52 O C may assist the process and increase output quality 5 Do not stop once you have star...

Page 22: ...3 If using thermal type pay attention to the Poly in Poly out rule 4 Run a test material prior to running the actual image to ensure flat output 5 Use minimal brake tension to achieve quality output 6...

Page 23: ...Do not attempt to run this material greater than a speed setting of 4 5 To prevent some adhesive adhering to the rollers you may choose to use a roll of kraft paper for a carrier with the roll to roll...

Page 24: ...un at slower speeds because they extract more heat from the rollers at a quicker rate Setting the speed control at slower settings gives the laminator longer dwell time thus allowing proper lamination...

Page 25: ...aminated run a test piece scrap of the same or similar material through the laminator This procedure is recommended because rotating the heat roller prior to lamination will more evenly distribute the...

Page 26: ...ignite on heated rollers Never clean rollers with sharp or pointed objects Hardened adhesive deposits on the rollers can cause damage to the rollers Rotate the rollers at the lowest speed setting on t...

Page 27: ...ow Slightly speed up the laminator Bottom film roll may be improperly Make sure bottom roll of film is around idler bar and the it is in the loaded normal operating position Chill idler not used Move...