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Drylam SL27 Instruction Manual

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SL27 / 679185 Instruction Manual
DryLam School & Office Laminator
Model SL27 (27"120V)
Instruction Manual
Also includes: School Smart model 679185 (manufactured: January 2011, and later)
(For School Smart models manuf. prior to January 2011 use DryLam model 27STA
Instructions)
Revised 1/20/14, 3/12/14, 4/10/15 Brian Jennett
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  • Page 1 DryLam School & Office Laminator Model SL27 (27"120V) Instruction Manual Also includes: School Smart model 679185 (manufactured: January 2011, and later) (For School Smart models manuf. prior to January 2011 use DryLam model 27STA Instructions) Revised 1/20/14, 3/12/14, 4/10/15 Brian Jennett 1 of 19...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Loading Film on 1” Supply Shafts ........................9 Threading the Laminator .......................... 10 Laminating..............................12 Supply Roll Tension Adjustment ....................... 13 Maintaining the Model SL27 / 679185 Laminator ..................15 Care and Cleaning ............................. 15 Specific Troubleshooting Guide ........................16 Removing a “Wrap-Around” ........................16 Replacing the hand held Cutter Blades ......................

  • Page 3: Models Sl27 And 679185 Specifications

    SL27 / 679185 Instruction Manual Models SL27 and 679185 Specifications Height 15” Width 34” Depth (with feed tray) 20” Net Weight 66lbs. Shipping weight 88 lbs. Capacity 27” Electrical 120V AC 60Hz 1400w Lamination Speed 6 feet per minute Important Safeguards •...
  • Page 4 SL27 / 679185 Instruction Manual pinched, especially near the plug, convenience receptacles, or where the cord exits from the unit. • Unplug the machine during any machine repairs. • Clean unit only as recommended in this instruction manual. • Make sure to remove the Feed Table before reversing the machine! •...

  • Page 5: General Diagrams

    SL27 / 679185 Instruction Manual General Diagrams The Model SL27 offers a reverse feature and is designed to laminate a variety of materials using up to 27” laminating film. Tension Adjusting Knobs (L) are conveniently located to the right sides of the supply shafts (K) for easy access.
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  • Page 7: Unpacking

    “glue” side can stick to the heat shoes and rollers and must be periodically cleaned from the laminator. Laminating film is available in a variety of different lengths, and thicknesses. Models SL27 and 679185 School Smart Laminators are designed to use 1.5 mil (#150), and 3 mil (#300), film thicknesses.

  • Page 8: Motor

    SL27 / 679185 Instruction Manual Motor The motor will not run unless the key switch is turned “ON” (in the horizontal position). To stop the motor, press the “Stop/Reverse” switch in the “Stop” (center) position. To start the motor, press the “Stop/Reverse” switch in the “Fwd” (up) position. To reverse the motor, press the “Stop/Reverse”...

  • Page 9: Loading Film On 1" Supply Shafts

    SL27 / 679185 Instruction Manual Loading Film on 1” Supply LOWER Shafts Unpack the upper and lower supply shafts. The upper and lower supply shafts are different. The word “TOP” is stamped on the shaft of the upper supply shaft and the word “LOW” is stamped on the shaft of the lower supply shaft.

  • Page 10: Threading The Laminator

    SL27 / 679185 Instruction Manual Threading the Laminator Remove the feed tray and the heat guard. Thread the film as shown in the figure on the right. Pull the film around the idler rollers as shown. On some models do not mistake the reinforcing bar for the idler roller.
  • Page 11 SL27 / 679185 Instruction Manual Start the motor by pressing the “Fwd” button. Feed the threading board and film in between the heat shoes. This will pull the film through the rollers until it comes out the back of the laminator.

  • Page 12: Laminating

    SL27 / 679185 Instruction Manual Laminating After the machine is threaded (see “Loading Film on 1” Supply Shafts”) and threaded (see “Threading the Laminator”), it is ready to laminate. Ensure that the laminator has reached the preset temperature as indicated on the thermometer. The temperature should never be allowed to go over 275F and, in the cases of some film, should be lower.

  • Page 13: Supply Roll Tension Adjustment

    SL27 / 679185 Instruction Manual Supply Roll Tension Adjustment Top and bottom supply rolls should always have about the same tension. By turning the top roll with one hand, and the bottom roll with the other hand, it can be determined if one of the rolls is tighter than the other.
  • Page 14 SL27 / 679185 Instruction Manual Note: As the diameter of the film roll decreases, tension should be reduced. To increase tension, turn the adjusting knob clockwise. To decrease tension, turn the knob counterclockwise. If the tension is not equal top and bottom, the laminated product will curl or may “bunch up”...

  • Page 15: Maintaining The Model Sl27 / 679185 Laminator

    Maintaining the Model SL27 / 679185 Laminator Care and Cleaning In the normal course of operating DryLam Model SL27 and School Smart Model 679185, dirt and adhesive will accumulate on the heat shoes and rubber rollers (the process of lamination produces static electricity which attracts airborne dust and dirt).

  • Page 16: Specific Troubleshooting Guide

    SL27 / 679185 Instruction Manual Specific Troubleshooting Guide Removing a “Wrap-Around” A “wrap-around” occurs if the film exiting the rear rollers curls around one of them causing the laminate to wind around the roller. If the wrap-around is not severe, simply use the reverse feature and back the film out. Make sure to remove the Feed Table before reversing the machine! It is advisable to have one person operate the motor switch while the other person pulls the film back out the front.
  • Page 17 Shut the machine off! DryLam Model SL27 and School Smart model 679185 have set screws at both ends of each laminating and pull roller. With the use of a 3/32” hex key (allen wrench), loosen all four set screws on the pull rollers.

  • Page 18: Replacing The Hand Held Cutter Blades

    SL27 / 679185 Instruction Manual Replacing the hand held Cutter Blades The hand held cutter blade can be replaced by removing the small screw on the back of the cutter, then removing the cutter back. Caution: The cutter blade is extremely sharp. Please handle carefully and dispose of properly.

  • Page 19: Important Information

    PLEASE DO NOT DESTROY THE SHIPPING CARTON! DryLam urges you to store the original carton in which your laminator was shipped. Should you ever need to return your laminator to our repair and service center it is best repacked in the original carton to reduce the chance of damage during transport.

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