© 2002 IBICO
Operations Manual
Patriot 12HR, 25HC, 38HC
Page 5-1
5.0 Operation
This section covers the components of the laminator, the
control panel, feed table, supply shaft, film alignment and
tension knobs.
5.1 Components on the laminator
Refer to Section 2.1 Know your laminator
(1) POWER ON/ OFF: This is located at the back of
the control side cabinet. When set to the “I” position,
applies power to the laminator. When set to the “O”
position, removes power from the laminator.
(2) CIRCUIT BREAKER: Electrical safety device,
located under the drive side cabinet cover, can be reset
by the operator if tripped.
CAUTION: If the circuit breaker trips a second time
after being reset, contact your service representative
for assistance.
(1) Power On/ Off
(2) Circuit breaker
(3) Fan On/ Off
(3) FAN ON/ OFF: This is located at the back of the
control side cabinet. When set to the “I” position, applies
power to the fan motor. When set to the “O” position,
removes power from the fan motor.
(4) SAFETY SHIELD: Prevents entanglement,
entrapment and inadvertent contact with the heat rollers.
INFORMATION: The laminator will operate only
when the safety shield is located in the fully down
position. Power to the motor is removed when the
safety shield is in the raised position.
(5) FEED TABLE: The feed table is used to position
items for lamination.
INFORMATION: The laminator will operate only
when the feed table is installed and the table
interlock latch is properly engaged.
(6) TABLE INTERLOCK LATCH: Used to lock the
feed table into position and activate an interlock switch.
This interlock latch is located on the underside of the feed
table on the drive side from the front operating position.
The table can not be removed without retracting the latch
(7) FEED GUIDE: The feed guide permits alignment of
the item(s) to be laminated and is used to keep longer
items straight.
The feed guide may also be used to feed smaller items
side by side by positioning the guide towards the center
of the feed table and placing the smaller items against each
side of the feed guide as they are introduced to the nip
point of the heat rollers.
To position the adjustable guide, loosen the knob on the
top of the guide, slide it to the desired position and tighten
the knob to secure in place.
