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Banner American ValueLam 4500 Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING
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VALUELAM 4500

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS VALUELAM 4500...
  • Page 2 READ BEFORE OPERATING CAUTION... TO AVOID ANY DAMAGE, PLEASE DO NOT USE RAZORS OR SHARP OBJECTS NEAR THE ROLLERS. DO NOT LEAVE MACHINE ON WHEN NOT IN USE OR YOU WILL DAMAGE YOUR ROLLERS!

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Your Safety........4 Electrical Safeguards ......4-5 III. Specifications......... 5 Set-up ............ 5-8 Inspection..........5 Appropriate Location......5 Loading Film onto Mandrels....6 Film Tension .......... 6-7 Threading the Film ......... 7-8 Thermal Laminating ....... 9-10 Coating Mount Board ......

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS VALUELAM 4500 I. For your safety... Do not connect the laminator to electrical power or attempt to operate it until you have read these instructions completely. Keep these instructions in a convenient location for future reference. Read all safety messages located in this instruction manual and on the laminator very carefully.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    Power Requirements: The ValueLam 4500 is designed to operate on a 110 Volt, 20 Ampere circuit. It will plug into a standard 110 volt wall receptacle. You must ensure that the circuit is protected by a 20 Amp circuit breaker.

  • Page 6: Loading Film Onto Mandrels

    Loading Film onto Mandrels: When the film is loaded properly the core gripper blade will prevent the film from turning on the supply mandrel. With the gripper spring away from you, pull the core gripper blade toward you and place the roll of film onto the mandrel. Turn the roll on the mandrel to lock the core gripper blade into the cardboard film core.

  • Page 7: Threading The Film

    Threading the Film: Your ValueLam 4500 was delivered with sample rolls of film. When changing film rolls, thread the film according to the instructions. 1. Remove the feed table and raise the safety shield.
  • Page 8 8. Turn the SPEED CONTROL knob far enough to allow the rollers to sufficiently pull the poster board or cardboard into the laminator. Keep in mind that varying media and temperatures will require different speeds. 9. Feed the poster board or cardboard between the rollers. 10.

  • Page 9: Thermal Laminating

    10 mil DIGIKOTE™ 225°-235°F 3. Your new ValueLam 4500 has a digital heat controller. Users can easily adjust the set temperature to achieve the best quality lamination. The controller has been calibrated to accurately display the roller temperature in the laminating range.

  • Page 10: Coating Mount Board

    6. Allow the ValueLam 4500 to run a small amount of film before feeding the print into the laminator to avoid a dwell line across your print. Feed the print slowly and evenly, smoothing it as the rollers pull it through.

  • Page 11: Maintenance/Service

    Any maintenance or service should be preformed only by those having appropriate technical training and experience. Contact Banner American Products at 800 572-2144 for technical assistance. Adjust only those controls that are specified in these operating instructions.

  • Page 12: Cleaning Rubber Rollers

    Cleaning Rubber Rollers: Excessive build-up of adhesive on the rollers may cause poor lamination quality and erratic film movement. Use the following procedure to remove any adhesive from the laminating rollers. 1. Turn the HEATED ROLLERS off and allow the laminator to cool. 2.

  • Page 13: Trouble-Shooting

    IX. Trouble-shooting... Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action LCD does not show display No power to laminator Close panel breaker when heat switches are on. Blown fuse Disconnect power and replace fuse Film is not bonding to the print Laminator not set to optimal Adjust temperature slightly laminating temperature...

  • Page 14: Laminating & Mounting Do's & Don'ts

    XI. Warranty & Return Policy... Warranty: Your ValueLam 4500 is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of original purchase. In the event of a defect in materials or workmanship, Banner American Products, Inc.

  • Page 15: Parts List

    XII. Parts List Item Part Number Description Quantity 645003 Roller, Silicone, 35-40 645033 Top Idler Roller Rod 645032 Top Idler Roller Tube 645034 Housing, Rod 45110 11125 Rod, Lower Idler 11126 Rod, Lower Idler 645026 Run-Off Table, Back 45110 645027 Run-Off Table, Front 645048 Bar, Thermostat...
  • Page 16 Washer, Phenolic #10 Flat 2777 Switch, Journal 645042 wm1329-nd Plug 645043 wm1336-nd Receptacle 11579 Crate, Wide Format SR43-5 43” x 50’ 5 mil ValueLam 4500 2664 Power connector, male 2665 Power connector, female 11586 Fuse, 20 amp FNQ-20 7310 Fuse, 1A (MDL)

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