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- Page 1 Gfp 230 C June 2012 OPERATING MANUAL Gfp 230 C Please read this manual carefully before operating! Unpacking, assembly, and operating videos are available at www.gfpsmoothstart.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Gfp 230 C June 2012 Table of Contents Contents Page Introduction …………………………………………………… Important Safety Instructions………………………………….. Installation Safeguards ……………………………………….. General Safeguards……………………………………………. Operating Conditions …………………………………………. System Components ………………………………………….. Control Panel …………………………………………………. Packing List ………………………………………………… .. Installation A. Uncrate the machine……………………………………. 10 B. Remove cross members and machine from Skid……… . 11 C. -
Page 3: Introduction
June 2012 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing a Gfp laminator. It has been designed and manufactured to provide years of continuous service. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating. Please inspect the box and the laminator for shipping damage. Damage should be brought to the attention of the delivering carrier immediately. -
Page 4: Installation Safeguards
Gfp 230 C June 2012 3. Installation Safeguards • Shipping damage should be brought to the immediate attention of the delivering carrier • Avoid locating the laminator near sources of heat or cold. Avoid locating the laminator in the direct path of forced, heated or cooled air •... -
Page 5: General Safeguards
Gfp 230 C June 2012 4. General Safeguards • Keep hands, long hair, loose clothing, and articles such as neckties away from rollers to avoid entanglement and entrapment. The rollers have pinch points that can trap body parts or clothing and cause serious injury •... -
Page 6: Operating Conditions
Gfp 230 C June 2012 5. Operating Conditions • Place machine on level surface • Environment requirements： Ambient temperature: 50⁰ F - 104⁰ F Humidity：30%—80%；ideal humidity：55% • Due to the static on film rolls, you should try to keep the environment clean. -
Page 7: System Components
Gfp 230 C June 2012 6. System Components 1. Bottom supply shaft 11. Liner rewind 2. Front Support beam 12. Top Film supply shaft 3. Brake assembly 13. Brake assembly 4. Feed tray 14. Right side frame 5. Nip safety guard 15. -
Page 8: Control Panel
Gfp 230 C June 2012 7. Control Panel 1. Run/ foot pedal switch 2. Speed Adjustment Forward/ reverse switch ote: The machine does not have continuous reverse. Reverse can only operate using the pedal switch... -
Page 9: Packing List
Gfp 230 C June 2012 8.Packing List Remove all parts from shipping create and boxes. Inspect parts and the machine carefully. Any missing parts should be reported to the shipper upon receipt of shipment. Main Machine Crate Part Quantity Part... -
Page 10: Installation
Gfp 230 C June 2012 9. Installation A. Uncrate the machine 1. Remove screws around the base of the crate including corner supports 2. Lift crate straight up and off the skid 3. Stand legs are inside behind the machine... -
Page 11: Remove Cross Members And Machine From Skid
Gfp 230 C June 2012 9. B. Remove cross members and machine from skid 1. Remove plastic cover and accessory box. 2. Remove supply shafts and stand cross members from the crate base by loosening the screws and hold down straps... -
Page 12: Assemble Machine Stand
Gfp 230 C June 2012 9. C. Assemble machine stand 1. Bolt cross members to stand legs using 8- 8mm x80 screws 2. Each screw takes a flat washer and lock washer – Flat washer against the stand. 3. Start all screws by hand before tightening 9. -
Page 13: Attach Supply Support Brackets
Gfp 230 C June 2012 9 E. Attach bottom supply brackets and insert supply shaft 1. Attach Top and Bottom supply brackets to each side frame using 16- 5mm x12 screws 2. Slide brakes on round supply shafts 3. Insert supply shafts onto top and bottom supply brackets 1. -
Page 14: Additional Installation Items
Gfp 230 C June 2012 10. Additional Installation items Plug foot pedal into rear panel near power cord Check drive chains for tightness Check all drive set screws for tightness Check all electrical connections and input power and test for proper operation 11. -
Page 15: Installing Take Up Reel
Gfp 230 C June 2012 12. Installing Take up reel 1. Loosen the pressure-adjusting nut near the right cabinet, and the rewind tube can then be removed from the machine 2. Slide a cardboard tube onto the rewind tube by rotating away from the core stop clip 3. -
Page 16: Loading Film
Gfp 230 C June 2012 13. Loading Film 1. Loosen the fastening screws on the film core adaptor on one side of the supply shaft, and slide off the supply shaft. 2. Slide the film rolls onto the supply shaft 3. -
Page 17: Threading Film
Gfp 230 C June 2012 14. Threading Film 1. Place cold film roll on top supply shaft and mounting adhesive roll on bottom. ( See “Loading film” section 13) 2. Pull the film with the paper liner by hand, making sure there is proper resistance. -
Page 18: Operation
Gfp 230 C June 2012 15. Operation 1. Plug power cord into a proper receptacle Connect the attachment plug provided with the laminator to a suitably • grounded outlet only. This machine must have reliable earth wire to ensure the safety of the machine during operations •... -
Page 19: Laminating
Gfp 230 C June 2012 17. Laminating ote: It is hard to remove film adhesive once it gets onto the rubber rollers. When laminating, always use materials same width as the film roll. If your sheets are narrower than the film roll, use a laminating sled or Kraft paper roll on the bottom to keep the film adhesive from sticking to the bottom machine rubber roller. -
Page 20: Multiple Sheets Using A Roll Of Kraft Paper
Gfp 230 C June 2012 17 B. Multiple sheets using Kraft paper from all roll • Load a roll of laminating film on the top unwind Supply Shaft ( see Loading film section 13) • Load a roll of Kraft Paper on the bottom, front unwind Supply shaft, unwinding from the BOTTOM of the roll •... -
Page 21: Mounting
Gfp 230 C June 2012 18. Mounting 18 A. Pre-coating mounting boards • Load a roll of mounting adhesive on the top roller ( see loading film section 13) • Insert leader board the same thickness as the board to be coated and the... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Gfp 230 C June 2012 19. Troubleshooting Problems Causes Solutions 1. No power supply 1. Plug in power cord 2. Main power switch is OFF 2. Place power switch to ON Machine does not turn on 3. Circuit breaker has tripped 3. -
Page 23: Specifications
Gfp 230 C June 2012 20. Specifications Description 230 C Laminating Width 30” Roller Diameter 2.5” Roller Gap 1/2” Laminating Speed 4 Ft/min Unwinds Top and bottom Film core size 3” Liner take up Direct drive Pressure adjustment Single Hand wheel... -
Page 24: Warranty
Gfp 400 Series Top Heat Laminators Gfp offers a one (1) year warranty from the date of installation for parts and labor on the Gfp 400 Series Laminators, provided the installation is performed by Gfp. Gfp offers this installation by professional installers at an additional fee.
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