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Voyager 3
OPERATION MANUAL
Part Number: 930-032 REV: A REV DATE: 04-02-04
©2004 GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Do not duplicate without written permission.

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  • Page 1 ® Voyager 3 OPERATION MANUAL Part Number: 930-032 REV: A REV DATE: 04-02-04 ©2004 GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Do not duplicate without written permission.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Voyager 3 Voyager 3 Operations Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Safety 1.1 Explanation of symbols 1.2 General Rules of safety 1.3 Emergency Stops 1.4 Safety Shields 1.5 Pneumantics 1.6 Heat 1.7 Safety labels 1.8 Know Your laminator 1-10 2.0 Warranty 2.0 Limited 90-day warranty 3.0 Specifications 3.1 Machine Specification...
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  • Page 5 The information in this publication is provided for reference and is believed to be accurate and complete. GBC 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 merchantability for any particular use.
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  • Page 7: Safety

    YOUR AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. Your safety, as well as the safety of others, is impor- tant to GBC. This section contains important safety Canada Class A Notice - Avis Canada, information pertaining to the Voyager 3 Laminator Classe A...
  • Page 8: General Rules Of Safety

    Voyager 3 Voyager 3 Operations Manual: Safety 1.2 General rules of safety WARNING: Do not operate this laminator if you are not physically, psychologically or emotionally fit. Do not operate this ELECTRICAL HAZARD: Do not operate machine until you have been trained and the laminator if power cord is damaged or read this manual in it’s entirety.
  • Page 9 Voyager 3 Voyager 3 Operations Manual: Safety CAUTION: Vapor build up or stored flam- CAUTION: The laminator may only be mable liquids can cause a fire. Excessive moved by a qualified service representa- dust can damage the laminator. tive. Improper disconnection or reconnect- ing can result in injury to you and/ or dam- age to the laminator.
  • Page 10: Emergency Stops

    Voyager 3 Voyager 3 Operations Manual: Safety Jog/Slow Speed w/Guard Open 1.3 Emergency stops (E-Stop) The Jog and Reset buttons must be held simultane- ously to allow the slow speed jogging with the safe- ty guard open. Speed is monitored by relay for safe- The Voyager 3 is equipped with three E-Stops.
  • Page 11: Pneumantics

    Voyager 3 Voyager 3 Operations Manual: Safety Use care in raising the lower pressure roller and/ or engaging the snap roller. Before engaging either of these rollers, ensure that nothing is in the nip areas. Know how to react quickly in an emergency. If any problem or danger should occur, depress any of the E-Stops, all functions of the machine are stopped and the main pressure roller is lowered.
  • Page 12: Safety Labels

    Voyager 3 Voyager 3 Operations Manual: Safety 1.7 Safety labels Posted at various locations on the Voyager 3 Laminator are important safety labels. Pay careful attention to these labels at all times! Figure 1.7.1 illustrates the location of each of these labels. WARNING: DO NOT operate unless you have been fully trained.
  • Page 13 Voyager 3 Voyager 3 Operations Manual: Safety CAUTION HOT SURFACE/ PINCH POINT: Surface may be hot. Do not touch. Keep hands and fingers away from pinch point. CAUTION HEAVY OBJECT: Exercise safe lifting practices when handling. CAUTION PINCH POINT: Keep hands and clothing away from pinch point.
  • Page 14 Voyager 3 Voyager 3 Operations Manual: Safety WARNING SHARP EDGE WARNING: Sharp edge. Keeps hands and fingers away. Sharp edge can cut. CAUTION: Max load and height. Do not exceed. WARNING: Keep hands and fingers away. The gate can crush. Main Power Switch 2004 General Binding Corporation Page 1-8...
  • Page 15 Voyager 3 Voyager 3 Operations Manual: Safety REVISION GROUP FILMS CHECKED 2004 General Binding Corporation Page 1-9...
  • Page 16: Know Your Laminator

    Voyager 3 Voyager 3 Operations Manual: Safety 1.8 Know your laminator To help you relate to the components referred to in this manual, take the time to get to know what and where key components are on your new laminator. Over view Feeder 2004 General Binding Corporation...
  • Page 17 Voyager 3 Voyager 3 Operations Manual: Safety Laminator Separator 2004 General Binding Corporation Page 1-11...
  • Page 18 Voyager 3 Voyager 3 Operations Manual: Safety 2004 General Binding Corporation Page 1-12...
  • Page 19: Limited 90-Day Warranty

    GBC or its authorized agents; or if incompatible film was used. GBC’s obligation under this limited warranty does...
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  • Page 21: Specifications

    Voyager 3 Voyager 3 Operations Manual: Specifications 3.0 Specifications 3.1 MACHINE SPECIFICATION Maximum Speed: 150 ft/min = 10,000, 8.5 x 11 in. sheets/ hr. (45.7 meters/min = 10,000, 21.6 x 28 cm sheets/ hr.) Minimum sheet sizes: 8.5 x 11 in. with the 8.5 side forward (21.6 x 28 cm with the 21.6 side forward) Maximum sheet size: 30 x 40 in.
  • Page 22: Feeder Specifications

    Voyager 3 Voyager 3 Operations Manual: Specifications Ambient Air Temp: 5°-40° C Humidity Rating: 30%-95% (Non-Condensing) Altitude Rating: 1000 Meter Minimum 3.2 Feeder Specifications Minimum sheet sizes: 8.5” x 11” (21.6 x 28 cm) (8.5” side forward) Maximum sheet size: 30”...
  • Page 23 Voyager 3 Voyager 3 Operations Manual: Specifications Other: Vacuum and blower adjustments Conveyor: Type: Vacuum style conveyor Length: Min. 40” (101.6 cm) Vacuum sections : Max. 4” (101.6 mm) from downstream edge of feeder conveyor with possibility to close two external sections Belts: 3.2”...
  • Page 24: Heater

    Voyager 3 Voyager 3 Operations Manual: Specifications Motor power: 1.85 kW (informative) RPM at 50 Hz: 1420 (informative) Adjustments: Vacuum and pressure adjustments Power Requirement: Power supplied by the laminator Note: Air pump design equal or similar to Becker air pump T 4.40 DSK 3.4 Heater (For heater specifications see heater manual).
  • Page 25: Installation

    Voyager 3 Voyager 3 Operations Manual: Installation 4.0 Installation 4.1 Pre-installation CAUTION: The GBC Voyager 3 can only be installed trained Service Are the doorways and hallways wide enough Representative. for the laminator to be moved to the installa- tion site?
  • Page 26: Connections

    Voyager 3 Voyager 3 Operations Manual: Installation CAUTION: Do not locate the laminator where air can blow directly on the machine. The air flow can cool the rollers unevenly and result in poor quality output. Have you contacted a certified electrician to install a receptacle for the laminator ensuring that adequate power and correct circuit breaker is being supplied?
  • Page 27 Voyager 3 Voyager 3 Operations Manual: Installation Figure 4.1.1 Suggested Floor Layout REVISION GROUP FILMS CHECKED 2004 General Binding Corporation Page 4-3...
  • Page 28 Voyager 3 Voyager 3 Operations Manual: Installation Figure 4.1.2 Connections REVISION GROUP FILMS CHECKED conn. Elec. Rev. 05/13/03 2004 General Binding Corporation Page 4-4...
  • Page 29: Receiving The Crates

    Voyager 3 Operations Manual: Installation 4.2 Receiving the crates 4.3 Uncrating The GBC Voyager 3 is shipped in two crates. Both crates should arrive at the same time on your CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the docks. sides of the crate by yourself. You can be seriously injured and/ or cause damage to the laminator components.
  • Page 30: Positioning The Components

    Fork Lift WARNING: Do not attempt to move the components of the GBC Voyager 3 across anything other than a flat level surface with- out trained and qualified riggers. It is recommended to move each component in the...
  • Page 31 They will be removed at the time of installation. CAUTION: Ensure all accessory items are placed with the GBC Voyager 3. Do not attempt to connect any component after positioning has been completed. 2004 General Binding Corporation...
  • Page 32 Voyager 3 Voyager 3 Operations Manual: Installation Figure 4.4.1 Component placement 2004 General Binding Corporation Page 4-8...
  • Page 33 Voyager 3 Voyager 3 Operations Manual: Installation 4.5 Safety Checklist Once installation is complete, perform the following steps to ensure that all the safety features of the machine are operating properly. E-Stop on Feeder – Does E-stop remove power from machine at main contactor? Do you have to press the Reset button to re-apply power to machine? E-Stop on Operators Station –...
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