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READ ALL PRECAUTIONS & INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING LAMINATOR
Setup
Instruction
Operation
Lamination
Maintenance
Premier 4
Laminator
Operation Manual
Version 3.0
2013

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  • Page 1 READ ALL PRECAUTIONS & INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING LAMINATOR Setup Instruction Operation Lamination Maintenance Premier 4 Laminator Operation Manual Version 3.0 2013...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT: Don’t laminate one-of-a-kind documents unless you are sure of your laminating skills and can afford to damage or ruin the document. Don’t laminate valuable items such as stamps, baseball cards, autographs, or other collectibles because the value of such items can be destroyed by lamination. Collectors generally value these kinds of items only in their original state.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION Introduction Features and benefits Options Specifications Principles of operation Laminating film Warranty 2 UNPACKING AND INVENTORY 3 PRODUCT ILLUSTRATIONS & NAMES OF PARTS 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5 SETUP & OPERATION Unpacking and setup Threading the laminator Film threading diagram Laminating Recommended temperature settings...
  • Page 4 Glossary Of Symbols Part No Hand Crush/Force from Above Lab35 General Danger Lab52 Arm Entanglement Lab51 Cutting of Fingers or Hand/Straight Blade Lab54 Hand Entanglement/Chain Drive Lab36 International Hot Warning Lab100 Electrical Hazard Lab 43 CE European Electrical Lab06 International Ground Lab79...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    El simbolo internacional de advertencia “CALIENTE” serà fijado en los lugares apropriados, en el plastificador. Thank you for selecting the LEDCO Premier 4 laminator. We are committed to your satisfaction with our products. As you unpack your new laminator, please complete the following information. Always have this information ready when calling.

  • Page 6: Features And Benefits

    • • • • Easy threading Since threading can be the most difficult task in using a laminator, the Premier 4 has built in threading aids. The top idler is guarded from the top heat shoe for safety and easy threading. The bottom idler is attached to the feed tray. Once the upper and lower webs of film have been run through the machine, bottom idler threading is automatic when the operator puts the feed tray on the machine.
  • Page 7 (See Section 3, Product Illustrations and Names of Parts.) • • • • Ease of maintenance The Premier 4 is made to last; however, some items on a laminator do wear out. Even the high-quality silicone rubber used in the rollers will lose flexibility over time.

  • Page 8: Options

    1-3 OPTIONS Although the Premier 4 was designed to include all of the standard features mentioned above, there are options available to make the Premier 4 even more versatile. • • • • Resettable footage counter measures film usage in feet; also available in a metric version.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    1-4 SPECIFICATIONS* Laminating width up to 25” Speed up to 7 feet per minute (fpm) Laminating rolerl diameter 1.25” Maximum film thickness 10 mils Maximum film roll diameter 5.5” Maximum laminating thickness 1/8" Dimensions 32L x 11H x 14W Shipping dimensions 34L x 16H x 18W Weight / shipping weight 75 lbs/84 lbs.

  • Page 10: Principles Of Operation

    1-5 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION The laminator operates by pulling film with a thermally activated adhesive over a heat source and into a set of laminating rollers. Film from a supply roll passes over heat shoes to activate a polyethylene adhesive layer on the film. It then passes through rubber rollers to apply pressure and bond the film to the item being laminated.
  • Page 11 Rolls of film may be purchased in different widths. The size of the laminator is the only limitation to the width of the film rolls you can use. The Premier 4 can use 4-,12-,18-, or 25- inch rolls. Make sure the upper and lower roll widths are the same and are aligned with each other.
  • Page 12 We recommend 3-mil film for most common applications, including posters, signs or instructional aids. The 3-mil film provides better protection, more rigidity, and a more lustrous appearance than 1.5-mil film. Five-mil or 10-mil film is suggested for those applications that need the most protection and rigidity.

  • Page 13: Warranty

    Inc. unless it is decided that the necessary repairs can be made during a service call. Notice of the defect must be submitted in writing or by phone to LEDCO before any steps are taken to repair or return the machine. Phone: 585-367-2392 Fax: 585-367-2978...
  • Page 14 LEDCO, Inc. LEDCO, Inc. neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this laminator except as provided for...

  • Page 15: Unpacking And Inventory

    3. DO NOT RETURN ANY GOODS TO LEDCO PRIOR TO AUTHORIZATION BY LEDCO. 4. Submit a copy of the inspector’s report to LEDCO. LEDCO or your authorized LEDCO dealer will file the claim with the carrier. LEDCO will replace your machinery if necessary.

  • Page 16: Product Illustrations & Names Of Parts

    RETURNS: DO NOT RETURN DAMAGED OR INCORRECT ITEMS UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS AND AN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER FROM LEDCO. 3 PRODUCT ILLUSTRATIONS & NAMES OF PARTS The following photos identify major components and operating controls. Refer to them as you study the installation, operating, and maintenance procedures described in this manual.
  • Page 17 Variable speed control Temperature display Temperature up/down controls Forward/reverse switch Heat on/off switch Fans on/off Slitter head Blade holder thumb screw 7E blade...
  • Page 18 The machine can be reset using the push button fuse located on the back of the machine above the plug receptacle. Push the button in to reset the fuse and continue running the machine Push to reset...

  • Page 19: Safety Precautions

    4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DANGER 1. High temperatures are present and care should be exercised in operating and maintaining the laminator. Even after the machine has been turned off, it will remain hot for an extended period of time. Contact with hot surfaces may cause burns.
  • Page 20 5-1 UNPACKING AND INVENTORY With the laminator on an unobstructed, level surface, perform the following checkout before threading the machine with film. WARNING: Make sure the power cord is clear of the underside of the machine prior to operation to avoid overheating the cord. MISE EN GARDE: S'assurer que le cordon d'alimentation ne passe pas sous la machine, ce qui l'exposerait à...
  • Page 21 Top speed on the Premier 4 is about 7 feet per minute. When the indicator line on the speed control is pointing straight up, that's half speed, or about three (3) feet per minute.

  • Page 22: Threading The Laminator

    1. Although this machine can be threaded cold, most operators feel it’s easier to thread while it is warming up or already hot. The Premier 4 was designed to allow the operator to safely and easily thread the laminator while it is hot. A threading finger...
  • Page 23 5. With the roll aligned, place it in the top bracket. Place the left side of the shaft in its slot first, then place the right side of the shaft in its slot, turning it as needed. Follow the recommended loading procedures carefully when threading film in the laminator.
  • Page 24 Remember that the bottom idler bar is attached to the feed tray. If there’s no slack in the web, the feed tray will be difficult to put on. 9. Slide the feed tray into position. 10. Flip the safety shield down into the laminating position.

  • Page 25: Film Threading Diagram

    5-3 FILM THREADING DIAGRAM...

  • Page 26: Laminating

    5-4 LAMINATING 1. If the machine is not already on and warmed up, first make sure the power cord is firmly attached and plugged in. Set the temperature, and turn on the machine and the heat. 2. The laminator will be ready to operate in about 15 minutes. WARNING: Never permit the temperature to exceed 310º...
  • Page 27 7. When starting the machine to begin lamination, let at least 10 inches of film go through the rollers before inserting the items to be laminated. This takes out slack in the film and removes the cooler strip of film that forms just in front of the nip when the laminator is hot but film is not being advanced.
  • Page 28 Using the test sheet as a guide, position the slitters as required and engage them by popping the indentation on the blade holder onto the slitter guide bar. Run some more test sheets to make sure the feed guide and the slitters are positioned to get the results you want.

  • Page 29: Recommended Temperature Settings

    5-5 RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE SETTINGS Your laminator is set at approximately 240 degrees Fahrenheit at the factory. This is the recommended temperature setting for low-temperature 3-mil film. If you are laminating with a different film thickness, refer to the following table for recommended temperature settings.
  • Page 30 As mentioned earlier, the fans prevent heat wrinkling and help insure lamination that is smooth and flat. The pull rollers on a Premier 4 turn a little faster than the laminating rollers, insuring that the film is perfectly flat while it is being cooled.

  • Page 31: Preventing And Solving Problems

    5-6 PREVENTING AND SOLVING PROBLEMS PLEASE READ THIS SECTION BEFORE YOU HAVE A PROBLEM. PROBLEM: Material wrinkles as it goes into the laminating rollers. This problem usually occurs when laminating an item that has been folded, rolled, bent or wrinkled. SOLUTION: Make sure the leading edge of the item being laminated is lying flat and is inserted parallel to the laminating rollers.
  • Page 32 PROBLEM: Film gets wrapped around the pull rollers. SOLUTION: While threading a laminator when the shoes are cold, the loose ends of the unlaminated web are particularly susceptible to “wrap-around” on the rear rollers. To minimize this possibility, pull the threading card after it emerges from the pull rollers until the film clears the exit table.
  • Page 33 MISE EN GARGE: Ne jamais tenter de dégager un film enroulé en le coupant avec une lame tranchante. Vous entaillerez le caoutchouc des rouleaux, ce qui occasionnera des frais majeurs de reparation qui ne sont pas couverts par la garantie. ADVERTENCIA: No intente separar el plástico del rodillo cortando con un cuchillo u otro instrumento filoso.
  • Page 34 PROBLEM: Film is not properly adhered or starts to come off some time after lamination. SOLUTION: Unless there is something wrong with the film, this problem comes from film being run at too low a temperature. Check the heat setting on the laminator. If the film is not sticking to the item, it is likely that more heat is required.
  • Page 35 PROBLEM: A milky or hazy line about an inch wide appears periodically across the width of the web immediately after initial warm-up. SOLUTION: The rollers are not evenly heated, and the cold side of the rollers is preventing the adhesive from melting. When warming up the machine, keep the rollers open and keep the forward drive on at low speed.
  • Page 36 The rollers worn in this way are not suitable for use as pull rollers. For problems not listed here, contact your LEDCO dealer. If the dealer doesn’t know the answer, please ask the dealer to contact LEDCO and get back to you.

  • Page 37: Installing And Using Options

    6 INSTALLING AND USING OPTIONS Although the Premier 4 was designed to include all of the standard features previously mentioned, there are options available to make the Premier 4 more versatile. FOOTAGE COUNTER Measures film usage in feet; also available in a metric version. To measure the use of film with the footage counter: 1.

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    7 MAINTENANCE There are no user-serviceable parts inside the machine. Please refer internal maintenance to qualified personnel. DANGER: Always use extreme caution when performing maintenance on your machine! Always make sure the machine is unplugged and that there is NO power to the machine when working on or cleaning any part of the unit.
  • Page 39 Tenga sumo cuidado en evitar puntos de constricción en las pasadas de los rodillos de goma. Nunca tenga los rodillos de goma en movimiento mientras realiza trabajos de mantenimiento en su máquina. Nunca vista ropa suelta, corbata o joyas (que peuden ser atrapadas por engrenajes o rodillos de goma) mientras está...

  • Page 40: General Cleaning

    7-1 GENERAL CLEANING Cleaning the laminator daily or weekly will help prevent dirt or adhesive build-up on the rubber rollers and heat shoes and will improve the performance of the unit. 7-2 CLEANING THE HEAT SHOES During normal use, excess adhesive from the film will often cling to the heat shoes, especially near the edges.

  • Page 41: Lubrication

    (the green pads are too abrasive). Use “COOL CLEAN” to clean the rollers (available through your LEDCO dealer). Rub firmly, but do not scrub the rollers vigorously as this might damage the surface. Do not use sharp metal objects or steel wool as these will also damage the rollers.

  • Page 42: Parts List

    International Symbol for Hot Label LAB06 International Ground Symbol Label LAB50 Danger Electrical Hazard Label LAB51 Arm Entanglement Label LAB77 Premier 4 Serial Label PRB043 Bearing 1/2 5/8 1/2 B8104 PRB048 Bearing Oilite 1/2 5/8 1/2 FB8104 PRB058 Nyliner PRB064...

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