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Operations Manual
Troubleshooting Guide
SYMPTOM
• The control panel display does not
illuminate when POWER ON/OFF is
in the ON, marked "I", position.
• Heat rollers do not turn when I
press the RUN (
) button.
• Heat rollers only turn if I use
the"footswitch.
• Rear controls do not operate.
• Laminated items exhibit curling.
• Adhesive deposited on heat rollers.
• Unsatisfactory adhesion of laminate.
• Waves in my output
SERVICE AGREEMENT
GBC's Equipment Maintenance Agreement will insure the quality performance and long life built into your laminator.
A service charge for travel time, labor and parts may be incurred for each out of warranty service call. GBC's Equipment Maintenance Agreement
decreases these expenses and protects your valuable investment. GBC offers several types of agreements to suit your needs and budget. To contact
GBC write to:
GBC NATIONAL SERVICE
ONE GBC PLAZA
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062 U.S.A.
1.847.272.3700
© 2003 General Binding Corporation
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Laminator not connected to
electrical supply.
Safety shield is not properly
installed.
Feed table not properly installed.
E-STOP is engaged
Laminator is in footswitch mode.
Rear controls are not enabled.
Safety shield is not is not installed
in rear position.
Tension between the top and bottom
film roll is unequal.
Tension on top or bottom roll offilm is too
film is too loose.
Bottom film roll may be improperly
loaded.
Top and bottom film webs not aligned.
Laminate improperly loaded.
Speed setting too fast for type of material
being laminated.
Insufficient heat.
Laminate improperly loaded.
Heat rollers require cleaning.
Laminated item unsuitable for adhesion.
See sub section OUTPUT.
Nips may be out of calibration.
IN CANADA:
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Insert attachment plug into receptacle.
Remove safety shield and properly replace it.
Tilt feed table and properly replace it.
Pull out on the E-STOP push button.
Disengage the footswitch mode.
Enable rear controls.
Remove the rear slitter and install the safety shield.
Adjust tension per section FILM TENSION.
Adjust tension per section FILM TENSION.
Make sure bottom roll of film is around idler bar
and the it is in the normal operating position.
Release heat and pull roller pressure, align
the rolls of film.
Adhesive (matte) side of laminate film may be
against the heat rollers. Unweb and reload
the film properly.
Lower speed setting by pressing SLOW
button to slower speed
Wait for "READY" indicator to appear in the
control panel display.
Adhesive side of film must be facing away
from the heat rollers.
Bottom roll of film not threaded behind the
idle bar.
Clean heat rollers per procedure in section
CARING FOR THE GBC FALCON 60+(-1)
LAMINATOR.
Item may be dirty or may have nonporous
surface that is extremely difficult to laminate.
Under section titled THE ART OF LAMINATION.
Place a service call for calibration check.
GBC NATIONAL SERVICE
49 RAILSIDE ROAD
DON MILLS, ONTARIO
M3A 1B3
Part Number 930-099 Revision -
Falcon 60+ (-1)
Falcon 60+ (-1)
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