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  • Page 1 GBC F60C Roll Laminator Instruction Manual Provided By http://www.MyBinding.com http://www.MyBindingBlog.com...
  • Page 2 FALCON 60 C OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL © APRIL 2001 GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Do not duplicate without written permission. GBC Pro - Tech 4151 Anderson Road DeForest, WI 53532 Revision : Ph: ( 608 ) 246 - 8844...
  • Page 3 F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Read me file Read Me File ..The information in this publication is provided for reference and is believed to be accu- rate and complete. General Binding Corporation is not liable for errors in this publication or for incidental or consequential damage in connection with the furnishing or use of the information in this publication, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of fitness or merchantabil- ity for any particular use.
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  • Page 5 F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Read me file Fax Correspondence Fax number : ( 608 ) 246 - 8645 Date : To : Technical Coordinator at GBC Protech 4151 Anderson Road DeForest, WI 53532 From : Company :...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents 1.0 Safety 1.1 Symbols .......................1 - 1 1.2 Safety precautions ..................1 - 2 1.3 Safety features ....................1 - 3 1.4 Installation ....................1 - 4 1.5 Operations ....................1 - 7 1.6 Applications ....................1 - 9 1.7 Troubleshooting ..................1 - 10 1.8 Maintenance ....................1 - 11...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual 3.0 Specifications 3.1 General .......................3 -1 3.2 Consumables ....................3 - 2 3.3 Function ......................3 - 3 3.4 Electrical ....................3 - 4 3.5 Dimensions ....................3 - 5 Figure 3.5.1 Dimensions ...............3 - 6 4.0 Installation 4.1 Pre-installation check list ................4 - 1 Figure 4.1.1 Suggested floor layout ..........4 - 2...
  • Page 9 F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Table of Contents 4.6 Accessory pack content ................4 - 7 4.7 Installing levelers ..................4 - 8 4.8 Leveling ......................4 - 8 4.9 Connecting power ..................4 - 10 4.10 Safety check ....................4 - 12 5.0 Operations 5.1 Power ON/ OFF ..................5 - 2 5.2 Control panel ....................5 - 3...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.0 Applications 6.1 Helpful hints ....................6 - 1 6.2 Charts and diagrams ..................6 - 3 Blank chart .......................6 - 4 Blank diagram ....................6 - 5 Blank diagram w/ roll to roll option ..............6 - 7 Chart - Pre-coating substrates ................6 - 8 Diagram - Pre-coating substrates ..............6 - 9 Chart - Mounting an image ................6 - 10...
  • Page 11 F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Table of Contents Chart - PSA single sided lamination ( sled ) ...........6 - 18 Diagram - PSA single sided lamination ( sled ) ..........6 - 19 Chart - PSA single sided lamination ( craft paper ).........6 - 20 Diagram - PSA single sided lamination ( craft paper ) ........6 - 21 Diagram - PSA single sided lamination ( craft paper ) w/ roll to roll option ...6 - 23 Chart - PSA over-lamination of a mounted image .........6 - 24...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual 8.0 Maintenance 8.1 Maintenance schedule ................8 - 1 8.2 Cleaning the rollers ...................8 - 2 8.3 Clean cabinets and covers ................8 - 3 8.4 Clean the control panel ................8 - 4 8.5 Chain tensioning ..................8 - 4 Page VI ©...

  • Page 13: Safety

    D o not attem p t to operate you r action, step or procedure is given. Falcon 60 C lam inator u ntil you h ave read this section carefully! CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation...

  • Page 14: Safety Precautions

    The word qualified is defined below; 1.2 Safety precautions Qualified; The Falcon 60 C laminator has been designed with safety as a primary consideration; however, you must become thoroughly familiar with the controls, proper operation, proper service procedures and safety features •...

  • Page 15: Safety Features

    F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety To continue operation, all E-STOPs must be in 1.3 Safety features the unlatched position. To reset, twist the E-STOP 1/4 turn counter clockwise. The laminator is equipped with four emergency stops ( E-STOP ). Two are located at the front of the cabinets and two are at the rear of the cabinets.

  • Page 16: Installation

    W A R N IN G T he Falcon 60 C L am inator is a large and heavy piece of equipm ent. It is necessary to em ploy L IC E N SE D R IG G E R S O N L Y to m ove the lam inator.
  • Page 17 Ensure the pallet is cover malfunction of the equipment due to on a flat even surface before attempting to mishandling and / or tipping. GBC Films roll the machine off. Group bears no responsibility for personal injury or damage due to moving the laminator improperly.
  • Page 18 Safety F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual IN F O R M AT IO N WARNING Y ou w ill need the control side cabinet cover If a safety feature is not working off to connect the electrical pow er. properly, contact your local service representative immediately.

  • Page 19: Operations

    F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety 1.5 Operations W AR N IN G The following symbols are positioned at various W hen the lam inator rollers are in points in Section 5 Operations. m otion, keep hands and fingers aw ay from the nip of the rollers.
  • Page 20 Safety F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual IN F O R M AT IO N C AU T IO N T he Poly-in/ Poly-out diagram s refer to the W hen using tw o rolls on the m achine, upper rolls of film only.

  • Page 21: Applications

    F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety 1.6 Applications C AU T IO N Sharp edges on a substrate The following symbols are positioned at various should be filed sm ooth. points in Section 6 Applications. Sharp edges can C U T the rollers! WARNING IN F O R M AT IO N Do not wear ties, loose fit clothing or...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Safety F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual 1.7 Troubleshooting IN F O R M AT IO N E xcessive brake tension m ay cause the The following symbols are positioned at various im age to curl. A lw ays use the m inim um points in Section 7 Troubleshooting.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety 1.8 Maintenance INFORMATION Below is a recommended maintenance The following symbols are positioned at various schedule. Before performing any of the steps points in Section 8 Maintenance. listed, read through the procedures first. Please follow the instructions pertaining to the step you are performing.
  • Page 24 1.9 Label locations W AR N IN G R em ove A L L pow er to the lam inator before Posted at various locations on the Falcon 60 C rem oving any cabinet covers. Laminator are important safety labels. Pay careful Y ou m ay be shocked or electrocuted! attention to these labels at all times! Figure 1.12.1...
  • Page 25 F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety W A R N IN G A C H T U N G M IS E E N G A R D E Electrical Shock: Live voltage present. Exercise extreme caution. You may be electrocuted! M o v in g p a rts c a n c ru s h a n d c u t.
  • Page 26 Safety F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Figure 1.9.1 Safety label locations (Inside cabinet) WARNING ACHTUNG MISE EN GARDE WARNING ACHTUNG MISE EN GARDE Moving parts can cruch and cut. Crush and burn hazard. Stay clear of moving rollers. (Inside cabinet) Stop machine and raise roll before...

  • Page 27: Warranty

    FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. GBC items ) and 90 days labor from the date of installation. FILMS GROUP WILL NOT BE LIABLE This warranty is the only warranty made by GBC Films PROPERTY DAMAGE Group and cannot be modified or amended.
  • Page 28 • Any commissioning or service engineer must be of competent nature, trained and qualified to GBC Films Group standards to fulfill that job. This person will have completed and passed the full service training course from GBC Pro-Tech.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    3.1 General Description: • Cost efficient, wide format color finisher for the sheet fed ink jet market. The Falcon 60 C is a self standing, cold mounter and laminator. Features: • Two unwinds ( 1 upper, 1 center/ front ) •...

  • Page 30: Consumables

    Specifications F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual 3.2 Consumable Film types: • Pressure sensitive laminates • Pressure sensitive adhesives Film diameters: • Up to an 8 in. roll diameter ( 20.3 cm ) Core size: • 3 in. core standard ( 7.62 cm ) •...

  • Page 31: Function

    F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Specifications 3.3 Function Speed: • 0 - 16 ft / min ( 0 - 4.6 m / min ) Motor: • 2-1/4 horse power drive motor • Bi-directional D.C. motor Heating capabilities: • N/A Controls: •...

  • Page 32: Electrical

    Specifications F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual 3.4 Electrical United States and Canada: • 220 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase, 10 amps B.T.U. output: • N/A Heater wattages: • N/A Amperage draw: • motor only : 3 - 6 amps D/C voltage used: •...

  • Page 33: Dimensions

    F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Specifications 3.5 Dimensions Weight: • 1300 lbs. ( 590 kg. ) Uncrated: • 11575 lbs. ( 714 kg. ) Crated: Dimensions • 80 in. (L) x 38.5 in. (W) x 57 in. (H) Uncrated: ( 203 cm (H) x 98 cm (W) x 145 cm (L) ) Refer to Figure 3.5.1 Dimensions...
  • Page 34 Specifications F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Figure 3.5.1 Dimensions 80 in. ( 203 cm ) IN G 57 in. ( 145 cm ) 38.5 in. ( 98 cm ) Page 3 - 6 © April 2001 General Binding Corporation...

  • Page 35: Installation

    Failure to follow the pre-installation check list can result in damage to the laminator. W A R N IN G T he Falcon 60 C L am inator is a large and heavy piece of equipm ent. It is necessary to 4.1 Pre-installation em ploy L IC EN SE D R IG G E R S O N L Y to m ove the lam inator.
  • Page 36 Installation F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Figure 4.1.1 Suggested Floor Layout 4 ft. x 6 ft. (1 .2 2 m x 2 m ) W o rk ta b le o n w h e e ls 8 .2 ft. T a b le h e ig h t ( 2 .5 7 m ) 3 7 -3 /4 in .

  • Page 37: Know Your Machine

    F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation Figure 4.2.3 Idlers and unwinds 4.2 Know your machine Upper unwind Web idler Before performing any procedure within this manual, it is recommended that you take time to know Rear table idler the parts of your new machine.

  • Page 38: Unpacking

    The laminator may arrive shrink wrapped or in a plywood crate on a skid. Please follow the unpacking procedure c) Carefully wheel your Falcon 60 C Laminator that pertains to your method of shipment. with a second person to the installation site.

  • Page 39: Crated

    Remove the top of the crate and then the sides in the order shown in Figure 4.5.1 T he Falcon 60 C L am inator is a large and heavy piece of equipm ent. It is necessary to em ploy L IC E N SE D R IG G E R S O N L Y to m ove the lam inator.
  • Page 40 Installation F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Figure 4.5.1 Disassembling of the crate Moving the laminator a) Have the laminator rolled off the skid and placed on the floor by licensed riggers. The ramps included with the laminator can be secured utilizing screws removed from the disassembled crate.

  • Page 41: Accessory Pack Content

    Contacts: GBC Parts ( 800 ) 790 - 7787 GBC Europe parts 33 - 45 - 535 - 7676 © April 2001 General Binding Corporation Page 4 - 7...

  • Page 42: Installing Levelers

    Installation F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual 4.7 Installing levelers 4.8 Leveling Leveling of the machine is a customer option. If Leveling of the laminator is very important in the you choose not to level the laminator and you encounter way the machine performs.
  • Page 43 F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation b) Loosen the nut on the inside of both cabinets e) Position the level on the top of the drive side securing the leveling bolt with a 3/4 in. wrench. cabinet. Inside nuts c) Position the level on the top of the control side cabinet.

  • Page 44: Connecting Power

    Installation F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual i) Verify that all three points are still leveled. 4.9 Connecting power j) Hold the leveling nut in place with a 3/4 in. open end wrench while you secure the inside nut to ELECTRICAL the cabinet.
  • Page 45 F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation c) Connect the wires to the Line Terminal Block f) Verify line voltage with regards to the type of (LTB) as illustrated below. power being supplied to the laminator at the line terminal block.

  • Page 46: Safety Check

    If a safety feature is not working c) Press the motor direction to FORWARD. properly, contact your local service representative immediately. Contacts: GBC National Service: ( 800 ) 790 - 7787 (reverse) (forward) My service rep:_____________________ Page 4 - 12...
  • Page 47 F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation d) Rotate the speed dial to a setting greater than 1. i) Turn the E-STOP 1/4 turn counter clockwise to unlatch. e) Press the motor engage/ disengage to ENGAGE. j) Repeat steps b) and e) for the remaining three E-STOPs.
  • Page 48 Installation F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual c) If the power indicator on the control panel is not f) Press the motor engage/ disengage to ENGAGE. illuminated, press Reset. Reset (disengage) (engage) C AU T IO N d) Set the motor direction to FWD. D o not use the footsw itch.
  • Page 49 F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation i) Slide the finger board back away from the rollers m) Slide the finger board back away from the rollers nip. Press the motor engage/ disengage to nip. Press the motor engage/ disengage to ENGAGE.
  • Page 50 Installation F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual q) Slide the finger board back away from the rollers nip. r) If the finger board comes in contact with the rollers while they are turning, contact your service representative to adjust the PHOTO- EYEs.

  • Page 51: Operations

    In this section you will find information on how to W hen the lam inator rollers are in properly turn your Falcon 60 C Laminator on, learn m otion, keep hands and fingers functions of the control panel, properly load and unload aw ay from the nip of the rollers.

  • Page 52: Power On/ Off

    Operations F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual d) Power indicator on the control panel should be 5.1 Power On/ Off illuminated at this time. Power on a) Ensure the laminator is plugged in and that all E- STOPs are in the unlatched position. Power indicator light Power off a) Ensure the rollers are in the up position.

  • Page 53: Control Panel

    When pressed to the left, the motor turns in a reverse direction. The operator control panel for the Falcon 60 C Laminator is located to the right of the front operating position. For an illustration of the complete front control panel, please refer to Figure 5.2.1 Front control panel.
  • Page 54 Operations F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Figure 5.2.1 Front control panel Page 5 - 4 © April 2001 General Binding Corporation...

  • Page 55: Load/ Unload Film

    F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations 5.3 Load/ Unload film Figure 5.3.2 PSA Poly-out The film supply shafts, commonly known as unwind P S A shafts, pivot out for ease of loading and unloading of film. film Always pay particular attention to which side is the adhesive side and which side is the carrier side.
  • Page 56 Operations F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Load film W AR N IN G N ever leave the unw ind shaft out of the a) Adjust the core grips so they are close to the edge unw ind support saddle unless loading of the roll of film being used but remain inside the or unloading film .
  • Page 57 F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations g) Measure the distance from the side frame to the b) Lift up on the clevis pin to the unwind shaft located edge of the upper roll of film. Use this in the unwind support saddle. measurement to evenly align the roll of mount adhesive or craft paper.

  • Page 58: Unwind Brake Tension

    PSA films. some adjustments may be required for optimal output. If your Falcon 60 C is equipped with the roll to roll option, the rewind brakes are helpful as the finished product rewind becomes heavier by adding more friction to the rewind tube.

  • Page 59: Setting The Nip

    F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations a) Ensure all E-STOPs are unlatched, power is on, 5.6 Setting the nip RESET pressed and main power indicator is illuminated. Setting the nip is made easy when it comes to Reset performing a mounting application.
  • Page 60 Operations F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual C AU T IO N IN F O R M AT IO N Sharp edges on a substrate E xcessive pressure w ill cause the should be filed sm ooth. substrate to bow or flatten. Sharp edges can C U T the rollers! d) Position the substrate center of the feed table between the two rollers.

  • Page 61: Footswitch

    F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations 5.7 Footswitch W AR N IN G T he footsw itch operation over-rides the PH O T O -E Y E safety circuit ! W AR N IN G W hen operating the lam inator using the footsw itch, keep hands and fingers aw ay from the nip of the rollers.
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  • Page 63: Applications

    These items can get Mounting on the Falcon 60 C is achieved from caught in the nip and choke you or you can the front operating position. Set the motor speed to a be crushed or burned.
  • Page 64 Applications F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Pressure General Most lamination is performed at 40 ~ 75% of pressure on the rollers. Once again, there are variables that may require some adjustments of the above mentioned pressures. C AU T IO N E xcess pressure can dam age the lam inating Typically the thicker the paper, the more pressure rollers.

  • Page 65: Charts And Diagrams

    This section contains a blank process control chart and diagram for the Falcon 60 C as well as completed charts for the basic operations of the laminator. The pro- cess control charts should be kept in this manual or in a book close to the laminator.
  • Page 66 Applications F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual PROCESS CONTROL CHART Materials - ___________________________________ Top material : Bottom material : Other material (s) : Motor Direction Motor Speed Roller Pressure RANGE Notes : Page 6 - 4 © April 2001 General Binding Corporation...
  • Page 67 F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - Blank © April 2001 General Binding Corporation Page 6 - 5...
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  • Page 69 F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - Blank w/ roll to roll options © April 2001 General Binding Corporation Page 6 - 7...
  • Page 70 Applications F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual PROCESS CONTROL CHART Materials - Pre-coating substrates Top material : Roll of pressure sensitive mount adhesive Bottom material : N/A Other material (s) : Substrates, leader board and trailer board Motor Direction Motor Speed Roller Pressure RANGE...

  • Page 71: Diagram - Pre-Coating Substrates

    F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - Pre-coating substrates R oll of m ount adhesive S ubstrate Leader board © April 2001 General Binding Corporation Page 6 - 9...
  • Page 72 Applications F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual PROCESS CONTROL CHART Materials - Mounting an image Top material : N/A Bottom material : N/A Other material (s) : Image and a Pre-coated board Motor Direction Motor Speed Roller Pressure RANGE Notes: The image should not exceed the pre-coated board by more than 1 in.

  • Page 73: Diagram - Mounting An Image

    F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - Mounting an image H old im age here Im age Liner P re-coated board © April 2001 General Binding Corporation Page 6 - 11...
  • Page 74 Applications F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual PROCESS CONTROL CHART Materials - PSA Decaling Top material : Roll of pressure sensitive laminate Bottom material : Roll of pressure sensitive mount adhesive Other material (s) : Prints Motor Direction Motor Speed Roller Pressure RANGE Notes: Speed for mounting should be comfortable for the operator.

  • Page 75: Diagram - Psa Decaling

    F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - PSA decaling R oll of R elease liner P S A film Im age D ecal R oll of m ount adhesive © April 2001 General Binding Corporation Page 6 - 13...
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  • Page 77: Diagram - Psa Decaling W/ Roll To Roll Options

    F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - PSA decaling w/ roll to roll options R oll of R elease liner P S A film R oll of m ount adhesive R ewind of decals R oll of prints ©...
  • Page 78 Applications F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual PROCESS CONTROL CHART Materials - Mounting a decal Top material : N/A Bottom material : N/A Other material (s) : Decal and substrate Motor Direction Motor Speed Roller Pressure RANGE Notes: Speed for mounting should be comfortable for the operator. Use the footswitch for this application.

  • Page 79: Diagram - Mounting A Decal

    F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - Mounting a decal H old dec al here D ecal Liner S ubstrate © April 2001 General Binding Corporation Page 6 - 17...
  • Page 80 Applications F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual PROCESS CONTROL CHART Materials - PSA Single sided lamination ( sled method ) Top material : Roll of pressure sensitive laminate Bottom material : N/A Other material (s) : Images, leader board, trailer board and a pre-coated board Motor Direction Motor Speed Roller Pressure...

  • Page 81: Diagram - Psa Single Sided Lamination ( Sled )

    F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - PSA single sided lamination ( sled method ) R oll of R elease liner P S A film Im age Leader board P re-coated board © April 2001 General Binding Corporation Page 6 - 19...
  • Page 82 Applications F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual PROCESS CONTROL CHART Materials - PSA Single sided lamination ( craft paper method ) Top material : Roll of pressure sensitive laminate Bottom material : Roll of craft paper Other material (s) : Prints Motor Direction Motor Speed Roller Pressure...

  • Page 83: Diagram - Psa Single Sided Lamination ( Craft Paper )

    F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - PSA single sided lamination ( craft paper method ) R oll of R elease liner P S A film Im age Finished product R oll of craft paper © April 2001 General Binding Corporation Page 6 - 21...
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  • Page 85 F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - PSA single sided lamination ( craft paper method w/ roll to roll option ) R oll of R elease liner P S A film R oll of craft paper R ewind of finished product R oll of prints...
  • Page 86 Applications F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual PROCESS CONTROL CHART Materials - PSA Over-lamination of a mounted image Top material : Roll of pressure sensitive laminate Bottom material : N/A Other material (s) : A pre-mounted image to a board, leader board and trailer board Motor Direction Motor Speed Roller Pressure...

  • Page 87: Diagram - Psa Over-Lamination Of A Mounted Image

    F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - PSA over-lamination of a mounted image R oll of R elease liner P S A film M ounted im age Leader board © April 2001 General Binding Corporation Page 6 - 25...
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  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Troubleshooting Problem: D waves in the image but not in the laminate 7.0 Troubleshooting WARNING Do not wear ties, loose fitting clothing or dangling jewelry while operating or servicing the laminator. These items can get caught in the nip and choke you or you can be crushed or burned.
  • Page 90 Troubleshooting F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Problem: Straight waves in the output Problem: Angled waves in the output on both sides Hints: • Check operational settings for materials Hints: • Check for insufficient main roller pressure being used. •...

  • Page 91: Film Problems

    Problem : Tunneling Hints : • Print should be wound image side out. My Falcon 60 C Laminator serial # is : • Do not roll tightly • Do not roll at all.

  • Page 92: Glossary

    Troubleshooting F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Problem : No illumination to the control panel 7.4 Glossary Hints : • Ensure an E-STOP has not been pushed The glossary can help you in understanding some down of the terminology used when referring to the laminator, •...
  • Page 93 F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Troubleshooting D waves Inkjet A term used to describe a wave pattern caused, A term used to describe a type of printing where generally, by incorrect paper tension. an ink is projected topically onto a paper or paper like media.
  • Page 94 Rewind A system that rolls up media. The rewind tube (s) used on the Falcon 60 C laminator is a prime example. Tunneling When a laminated image is rolled up for any period of time and the laminate separates from the image.

  • Page 95: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance 8.0 Maintenance 8.1 Maintenance Schedule INFORMATION GBC Films Group laminators require minimal maintenance. However, regular maintenance is essential to keep any piece of precision machinery at peak Below is a recommended maintenance performance. A maintenance schedule and a section of schedule.

  • Page 96: Cleaning The Rollers

    Maintenance F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual • Inspect the area around the laminator for 8.2 Cleaning the rollers possible hazards ( dust buildup, combustible items stored too close, etc. ) Tools required Semi-Annual • Protective rubber gloves ( This will protect your hands from the isopropyl alcohol ) •...

  • Page 97: Clean Cabinets And Covers

    F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Maintenance c) Set motor direction to REV. 8.3 Clean cabinets and covers ELECTRICAL S H O C K (reverse) (forward) Remove power from the laminator before cleaning. You can be severely shocked, electrocuted or cause a fire. d) For pressure sensitive adhesives: put the rubber gloves on and use isopropyl alcohol and a terry cloth towel to rub the adhesive off.

  • Page 98: Clean The Control Panel

    Maintenance F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual 8.4 Clean the control panel 8.5 Chain tensioning A properly tensioned chain should have a 1/2 in ( 1.3 cm ) of total play at the longest stretch of the chain. ELECTRICAL Read and understand the precautions below before S H O C K attempting any service work.
  • Page 99 F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual Maintenance d) Check the primary chain ( outer ) and the Tools required secondary chain ( inner ) for proper chain tension. • 1/8 inch allen wrench • 7/16 inch wrench or socket a) Ensure all power to the laminator has been removed.
  • Page 100 Maintenance F 60 C Operation and Maintenance Manual f) Press firmly down on the motor housing and tighten the motor mount bolts. P re s s firm ly h e re g) Check the primary chain ( outer ) and the secondary chain ( inner ) again for proper chain tension.

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