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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.
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...
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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...
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Voyager 3 Voyager 3 Operations Manual: Safety REVISION GROUP FILMS CHECKED 2004 General Binding Corporation Page 1-9...
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...
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.
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).
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?
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?
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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...
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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...
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.
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...
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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...
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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 –...