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  • Page 1 GBC F-60H Roll Laminator Instruction Manual Provided By http://www.MyBinding.com http://www.MyBindingBlog.com...
  • Page 2 FALCON 60 H OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL © APRIL 2001 GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Do not duplicate without written permission. GBC Pro - Tech 4151 Anderson Road DeForest, WI 53532 Revision : A Ph: ( 608 ) 246 - 8844...
  • Page 3 F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Read me file Read Me File ..The information in this publication is provided for reference and is believed to be accu- rate and complete. General Binding Corporation is not liable for errors in this publication or for incidental or consequential damage in connection with the furnishing or use of the information in this publication, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of fitness or merchantabil- ity for any particular use.
  • Page 4 Read me file F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual This page intentionally left blank. © April 2001 General Binding Corporation...
  • Page 5 F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Read me file Fax Correspondence Fax number : ( 608 ) 246 - 8645 Date : To : Technical Coordinator at GBC Protech 4151 Anderson Road DeForest, WI 53532 From : Company :...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents 1.0 Safety 1.1 Symbols .......................1 - 1 1.2 Safety precautions ..................1 - 2 1.3 Safety features ....................1 - 3 1.4 Installation ....................1 - 4 1.5 Operations ....................1 - 7 1.6 Applications ....................1 - 9 1.7 Troubleshooting ..................1 - 10 1.8 Maintenance ....................1 - 10...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual 3.0 Specifications 3.1 General .......................3 -1 3.2 Consumables ....................3 - 2 3.3 Function ......................3 - 3 3.4 Electrical ....................3 - 4 3.5 Dimensions ....................3 - 5 Figure 3.5.1 Dimensions ...............3 - 6 4.0 Installation 4.1 Pre-installation check list ................4 - 1 Figure 4.1.1 Suggested floor layout ..........4 - 3...
  • Page 9 F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Table of Contents 4.7 Installing levelers ..................4 - 9 4.8 Leveling ......................4 - 9 4.9 Connecting power ..................4 - 11 4.10 Safety check ....................4 - 13 5.0 Operations 5.1 Power ON/ OFF ..................5 - 2 5.2 Control panel ....................5 - 3 Figure 5.2.1 Front control panel ...........5 - 4 5.3 Set temperature ..................5 - 5...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.0 Applications 6.1 Helpful hints ....................6 - 1 6.2 Temperature conversion chart ..............6 - 3 6.3 Charts and diagrams ..................6 - 5 Blank chart .......................6 - 6 Blank diagram ....................6 - 7 Blank diagram w/ roll to roll option ..............6 - 9 Chart - Pre-coating substrates ................6 - 10 Diagram - Pre-coating substrates ..............6 - 11...
  • Page 11 F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Table of Contents Diagram - Lo-Melt decaling ................6 - 19 Diagram - Lo-Melt decaling w/ roll to roll options .........6 - 21 Chart - Mounting a decal ................6 - 22 Diagram - Mounting a decal ................6 - 23 Chart - PSA single sided lamination ( sled ) ...........6 - 24 Diagram - PSA single sided lamination ( sled ) ..........6 - 25 Chart - PSA single sided lamination ( craft paper ).........6 - 26...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual 7.0 Troubleshooting 7.1 Wave problems ..................7 - 1 7.2 Film problems .....................7 - 3 7.3 Machine problems ..................7 - 4 7.4 Glossary .....................7 - 5 8.0 Maintenance 8.1 Maintenance schedule ................8 - 1 8.2 Cleaning the rollers ...................8 - 2 8.3 Clean cabinets and covers ................8 - 4 8.4 Clean the control panel ................8 - 4...

  • Page 13: Safety

    Indicates a potentially hazardous situation Your safety, as well as the safety of others, is which, if not avoided, could result in minor important to GBC Films Group. This section contains or moderate injury, or alerts against unsafe important safety information.

  • Page 14: Safety Precautions

    • Any commissioning or service engineer must be right side of the machine within the front. Before turning of competent nature, trained and qualified to GBC Films the crank handle to set the GAP down, ensure that nothing Group standards to fulfill that job. This person will have is in the nip area.

  • Page 15: Safety Features

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety To continue operation, all E-STOPs must be in 1.3 Safety features the unlatched position. To reset, twist the E-STOP 1/4 turn counter clockwise. The laminator is equipped with four emergency stops ( E-STOP ). Two are located at the front of the cabinets and two are at the rear of the cabinets.

  • Page 16: Installation

    Safety F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual 1.4 Installation W A R N IN G T he Falcon 60 H L am inator is a large and heavy piece of equipm ent. It is necessary to The following symbols are positioned at various em ploy L IC EN SE D R IG G E R S O N L Y to points in Section 4 Installation.
  • Page 17 Do not attempt to use the ramps if they are cover malfunction of the equipment due to not secured to the pallet. Ensure the pallet is mishandling and / or tipping. GBC Films on a flat even surface before attempting to Group bears no responsibility for personal roll the machine off.
  • Page 18 Safety F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual WARNING IN F O R M A T IO N A b ou t recyclin g: T he crate com p on en ts can Follow the correct wiring diagram when b e reu sed for shipp ing th e lam in ator again supplying power to the laminator.

  • Page 19: Operations

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety 1.5 Operations W AR N IN G W hen the lam inator rollers are in The following symbols are positioned at various m otion, keep hands and fingers points in Section 5 Operations. aw ay from the nip of the rollers.
  • Page 20 Safety F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual W AR N IN G C AU T IO N N ever leave the unw ind shaft out of the E xcess pressure can dam age the lam inating unw ind support saddle unless loading rollers.

  • Page 21: Applications

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety 1.6 Applications IN F O R M AT IO N E xcessive pressure w ill cause the substrate to bow or flatten. The following symbols are positioned at various points in Section 6 Applications. WARNING IN F O R M AT IO N Do not wear ties, loose fit clothing or...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Safety F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual 1.7 Troubleshooting 1.8 Maintenance The following symbols are positioned at various The following symbols are positioned at various points in Section 7 Troubleshooting. points in Section 8 Maintenance. WARNING WARNING Do not wear ties, loose fit clothing or dangling jewelry while operating or Do not wear ties, loose fitting clothing or servicing the laminator.
  • Page 23 F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety ELECTRICAL CAUTION S H O C K Remove power from the laminator before Excessive pressure can destroy the silicone cleaning. You can be severely shocked, layer by pressing to hard or scrubbing electrocuted or cause a fire.
  • Page 24 Safety F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual 1.9 Label locations W A R N IN G A C H T U N G Posted at various locations on the Falcon 60 H Laminator are important safety labels. Pay careful M IS E E N G A R D E attention to these labels at all times! Figure 1.12.1 illustrates the location of each of these labels.
  • Page 25 F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety Refer to Figure 1.9.1 Label Placement illustrates the location of each of these labels. Electrical Shock: Live voltage present. Exercise extreme caution. You may be electrocuted! Lift Here: This point may be used as a lifting point. If ignored, damage will occur to the laminator.

  • Page 26: Figure 1.9.1 Safety Label Locations

    Safety F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Figure 1.9.1 Safety label locations (Inside cabinet) WARNING ACHTUNG MISE EN GARDE WARNING ACHTUNG MISE EN GARDE Moving parts can cruch and cut. Crush and burn hazard. Stay clear of moving rollers. (Inside cabinet) Stop machine and raise roll before...

  • Page 27: Warranty

    FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. GBC items ) and 90 days labor from the date of installation. FILMS GROUP WILL NOT BE LIABLE This warranty is the only warranty made by GBC Films PROPERTY DAMAGE Group and cannot be modified or amended.
  • Page 28 • Any commissioning or service engineer must be of competent nature, trained and qualified to GBC Films Group standards to fulfill that job. This person will have completed and passed the full service training course from GBC Pro-Tech.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Specifications 3.0 Specifications Specifications provide all of the technical data for the Falcon 60 H Laminator. 3.1 General Description: • Cost efficient, wide format color finisher for the sheet fed ink jet market. The Falcon 60 H is a self standing, bi-directional cold mounter and laminator with the abilty to run Lo-Melt overlaminate.

  • Page 30: Consumables

    Specifications F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual 3.2 Consumable Film types: • Pressure sensitive laminates • Pressure sensitive adhesives • Low melt laminates Film diameters: • Up to a 8 in. roll diameter ( 20.3 cm ) Core size: •...

  • Page 31: Function

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Specifications 3.3 Function Speed: • 0 - 16 ft / min ( 0 - 4.6 m / min ) Motor: • 2-1/4 horse power drive motor • Bi-directional D.C. motor Heating capabilities: • 68 F - 200 F ( 20 C - 93...

  • Page 32: Electrical

    Specifications F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual 3.4 Electrical United Statesand Canada: • 230 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase, 40 amps B.T.U. output: • 18,520 B.T.U. / hour Heater wattages: • 5429 watts per heater @ 240 vac Amperage draw: •...

  • Page 33: Dimensions

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Specifications 3.5 Dimensions Weight: Uncrated: • 1350 lbs. ( 612 kg. ) Crated: • 1625 lbs. ( 737 kg. ) Dimensions Uncrated: • 80 in. (L) x 38.5 in. (W) x 57 in. (H) ( 203 cm (H) x 98 cm (W) x 145 cm (L) ) Refer to Figure 3.5.1 Dimensions Crated...

  • Page 34: Figure 3.5.1 Dimensions

    Specifications F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Figure 3.5.1 Dimensions 80 in. ( 203 cm ) IN G 57 in. ( 145 cm ) 38.5 in. ( 98 cm ) Page 3 - 6 © April 2001 General Binding Corporation...

  • Page 35: Installation

    The laminator requires a clean, dust and vapor free environment to operate properly. Do not locate it where there is air blowing directly on the GBC Films Group is committed to a program of machine. ongoing product improvement. As a result, we are...
  • Page 36 Installation F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual The Falcon 60 H requires single phase, 230 to 240 vac, 50/ 60 Hz, 40 amp service. No other type of connection is permitted. W A R N IN G T he Falcon 60 H L am inator is a large and heavy piece of equipm ent.

  • Page 37: Figure 4.1.1 Suggested Floor Layout

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation Figure 4.1.1 Suggested Floor Layout 4 ft. x 6 ft. (1 .2 2 m x 2 m ) W o rk ta b le o n w h e e ls 8 .2 ft. T a b le h e ig h t ( 2 .5 7 m ) 3 7 -3 /4 in .

  • Page 38: Know Your Machine

    Installation F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Figure 4.2.3 Idlers and unwinds 4.2 Know your machine Upper unwind Web idler Before performing any procedure within this manual, it is recommended that you take time to know Rear table idler the parts of your new machine.

  • Page 39: Unpacking

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation With regards to your shipping methods, use one 4.3 Unpacking of the following procedure described to safely and properly unwrap / uncrate your laminator. INFORMATION 4.4 Shrink Wrapped A L L S H I P M E N T S A R E E X - W O R K S . At our dock, title passes to the buyer.

  • Page 40: Crated

    GBC Film Group's warranty does not cover malfunction of the equipment due to Do not put packing screws on the floor. mishandling and / or tipping. GBC Films They can cause problems when trying to roll Group bears no responsibility for personal...
  • Page 41 F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation Figure 4.5.1 Disassembling of the crate Moving the laminator a) Have the laminator rolled off the skid and placed on the floor by licensed riggers. The ramps included with the laminator can be secured utilizing screws removed from the disassembled crate.

  • Page 42: Accessory Pack Content

    If you are missing any of the items listed above, contact your local service technician or sales representative. Contacts: GBC Parts ( 800 ) 790 - 7787 GBC Europe parts 33 - 45 - 535 - 7676 Page 4 - 8 © April 2001 General Binding Corporation...

  • Page 43: Installing Levelers

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation 4.7 Installing levelers 4.8 Leveling Leveling of the machine is a customer option. If Leveling of the laminator is very important in the you choose not to level the laminator and you encounter way the machine performs.
  • Page 44 Installation F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual b) Loosen the nut on the inside of both cabinets e) Position the level on the top of the drive side securing the leveling bolt with a 3/4 in. wrench. cabinet. Inside nuts c) Position the level on the top of the control side cabinet.

  • Page 45: Connecting Power

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation i) Verify that all three points are still leveled. 4.9 Connecting power j) Hold the leveling nut in place with a 3/4 in. open end wrench while you secure the inside nut to ELECTRICAL the cabinet.
  • Page 46 Installation F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual c) Connect the wires to the Line Terminal Block f) Verify line voltage with regards to the type of (LTB) as illustrated below. power being supplied to the laminator at the line terminal block.

  • Page 47: Safety Check

    If a safety feature is not working properly, contact your local service representative immediately. c) Press the motor direction to FORWARD. Contacts: GBC National Service: ( 800 ) 790 - 7787 (reverse) (forward) My service rep:_____________________ © April 2001 General Binding Corporation...
  • Page 48 Installation F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual d) Rotate the speed dial to a setting greater than 1. h) The bottom main roller stops turning, the power indicator light goes out, the display on the temperature controller unit goes out. i) Turn the E-STOP 1/4 turn counter clockwise to unlatch.
  • Page 49 F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation b) Ensure all E-STOPs are in the unlatched position f) Press the motor engage/ disengage to ENGAGE. and remove the pressure plate from the front feed table. c) If the power indicator on the control panel is not illuminated, press Reset.
  • Page 50 Installation F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual j) If the finger board comes in contact with the o) Slide the “finger board” on the front feed table rollers while they are turning, contact your towards the nip about ten in. ( 25 cm ) from the service representative to adjust the PHOTO- control side.

  • Page 51: Operations

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations 5.0 Operations W AR N IN G In this section you will find information on how to properly turn your Falcon 60 H Laminator on, learn W hen the lam inator rollers are in functions of the control panel, increase and decrease m otion, keep hands and fingers temperature, properly load and unload film, use of the...

  • Page 52: Power On/ Off

    Operations F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual d) Power indicator on the control panel should be 5.1 Power On/ Off illuminated at this time. Power on a) Ensure the laminator is plugged in and that all E- STOPs are in the unlatched position. Power indicator light Power off a) Ensure the rollers are in the up position.

  • Page 53: Control Panel

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations ( 3 ) FWD / REV: When pressed to the right, the motor 5.2 Control panel turns in a forward direction as illustrated by the image above the switch. When pressed to the left, the motor turns in a reverse direction.

  • Page 54: Figure 5.2.1 Front Control Panel

    Operations F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual ( 6 ) TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER UNIT : ( 7 ) POWER INDICATOR: When illuminated Displays the current temperature of the upper roller. Allows represents power to the laminator is supplied. If not the operator to control the operating temperature of the illuminated, power to the laminator has been removed via upper roller.

  • Page 55: Set Temperature

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations 5.3 Set Temperature Increase set point a) Press and hold key while pressing key to The Falcon 60 H has upper roller heating increase the set point temperature. Single presses capabilities which enables the machine to run Lo-Melt of the key increases the set point by increments film.

  • Page 56: Load/ Unload Film

    Operations F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual The film supply shafts, commonly known as unwind 5.4 Load/ Unload film shafts, pivot out for ease of loading and unloading of film. Always pay particular attention to which side is the adhesive side and which side is the carrier side.
  • Page 57 F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations Load film W AR N IN G N ever leave the unw ind shaft out of the a) Adjust the core grips so they are close to the edge unw ind support saddle unless loading of the roll of film being used but remain inside the or unloading film .
  • Page 58 Operations F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual g) Measure the distance from the side frame to the b) Lift up on the clevis pin to the unwind shaft located edge of the upper roll of film. Use this in the unwind support saddle. measurement to evenly align the roll of mount adhesive or craft paper.

  • Page 59: Unwind Brake Tension

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations 5.5 Unwind brake tension 5.6 Rewind brake tension The unwind brakes are uniquely designed to allow The rewind brake controls the tension of the you to change rolls of film without changing your current rewind tubes.

  • Page 60: Setting The Nip

    Operations F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual a) Ensure all E-STOPs are unlatched, power is on 5.7 Setting the nip and RESET has been pressed. Reset Setting the nip is made easy when it comes to performing a mounting application. Pressure will vary with regards to the types of substrate being used.
  • Page 61 F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations IN F O R M AT IO N C AU T IO N E xcessive pressure w ill cause the Sharp edges on a substrate substrate to bow or flatten. should be filed sm ooth. Sharp edges can C U T the rollers! d) Position the substrate center of the feed table between the two rollers.

  • Page 62: Footswitch

    Operations F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual 5.8 Footswitch W AR N IN G T he variable speed footsw itch over-rides the PH O T O -E Y E safety circuit ! W AR N IN G W hen operating the lam inator using the footsw itch, keep hands and fingers aw ay from the nip of the rollers.

  • Page 63: Applications

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications 6.0 Applications 6.1 Helpful hints The Falcon 60 H can accommodate Poly-in or Pressure sensitive materials Poly-out films. Poly-out means the adhesive is on the outside of the roll. In most cases, a little heat ( 120 F / 49 C ) helps the adhesive in pressure sensitive films flow smoothly to...
  • Page 64 Applications F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Mounting Brake tension Mounting on the Falcon 60 H is achieved from Brake tension should always be minimal. Brake the front operating position. Heat can also assist with tension should always be even from the top roll of film mounting, it follows the same hints as pressure sensitive to the lower roll of film.

  • Page 65: Temperature Conversion Chart

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications 6.2 Temp conversion chart A temperature conversion chart has been included for your convenience. Use the chart below for converting temperatures from F to C and vice a versa. Figure 6.2.1 Temperature conversion chart 76.7 38.9 57.8...
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  • Page 67: Charts And Diagrams

    The completed process control charts included in this section are based on GBC films, GBC boards and typical prints. Charts and diagrams start on page 6-6. If your machine is equipped with the roll to roll option, web- bing diagrams for related applications are aslo incleded.
  • Page 68 Applications F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual PROCESS CONTROL CHART Materials - Top material : Bottom material : Other material (s) : Motor Direction Heater Motor Speed Upper Roller Temperature CAL 3200 Roller Pressure RANGE RANGE CAL 3200 Notes : Page 6 - 6 ©...
  • Page 69 F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - Blank © April 2001 General Binding Corporation Page 6 - 7...
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  • Page 71 F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - Blank w/ roll to roll options © April 2001 General Binding Corporation Page 6 - 9...
  • Page 72 Applications F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual PROCESS CONTROL CHART Materials - Pre-coating substrates Top material : Roll of pressure sensitive mount adhesive Bottom material : N/A Other material (s) : Substrates, leader board and trailer board Motor Direction Heater Motor Speed Upper Roller Temperature...

  • Page 73: Diagram - Pre-Coating Substrates

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - Pre-coating substrates R oll of m ount adhesive S ubstrate Leader board © April 2001 General Binding Corporation Page 6 - 11...
  • Page 74 Applications F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual PROCESS CONTROL CHART Materials - Mounting an image Top material : N/A Bottom material : N/A Other material (s) : Image and a Pre-coated board Motor Direction Heater Motor Speed Upper Roller Temperature CAL 3200 Roller Pressure RANGE...

  • Page 75: Diagram - Mounting An Image

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - Mounting an image H old im age here Im age Liner P re-coated board © April 2001 General Binding Corporation Page 6 - 13...
  • Page 76 Applications F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual PROCESS CONTROL CHART Materials - PSA Decaling Top material : Roll of pressure sensitive laminate Bottom material : Roll of pressure sensitive mount adhesive Other material (s) : prints Motor Direction Heater Motor Speed Upper Roller Temperature CAL 3200...

  • Page 77: Diagram - Psa Decaling

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - PSA decaling R oll of R elease liner P S A film Im age D ecal R oll of m ount adhesive © April 2001 General Binding Corporation Page 6 - 15...
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  • Page 79: Diagram - Psa Decaling W/ Roll To Roll Options

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - PSA decaling w/ roll to roll options R oll of R elease liner P S A film R oll of m ount adhesive R ewind of decals R oll of prints ©...
  • Page 80 Applications F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual PROCESS CONTROL CHART Materials - Lo-Melt Decaling Top material : Roll of Lo-Melt film Bottom material : Roll of pressure sensitive adhesive Other material (s) : prints Motor Direction Heater Motor Speed Upper Roller Temperature CAL 3200 Roller Pressure...

  • Page 81: Diagram - Lo-Melt Decaling

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - Lo-Melt decaling R oll of Lo-M elt film Im age D ecal R oll of m ount adhesive © April 2001 General Binding Corporation Page 6 - 19...
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  • Page 83: Diagram - Lo-Melt Decaling W/ Roll To Roll Options

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - Lo-Melt decaling w/ roll to roll options R oll of Lo-M elt film R oll of m ount adhesive R ewind of decals R oll of prints © April 2001 General Binding Corporation Page 6 - 21...
  • Page 84 Applications F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual PROCESS CONTROL CHART Materials - Mounting a decal Top material : N/A Bottom material : N/A Other material (s) : Decal and substrate Motor Direction Heater Motor Speed Upper Roller Temperature CAL 3200 Roller Pressure RANGE RANGE...

  • Page 85: Diagram - Mounting A Decal

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - Mounting a decal H old dec al here D ecal Liner S ubstrate © April 2001 General Binding Corporation Page 6 - 23...
  • Page 86 Applications F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual PROCESS CONTROL CHART Materials - PSA Single sided lamination ( sled method) Top material : Roll of pressure sensitive laminate Bottom material : N/A Other material (s) : Images, leader board, trailer board and a pre-coated board Motor Direction Heater Motor Speed...

  • Page 87: Diagram - Psa Single Sided Lamination ( Sled )

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - PSA single sided lamination ( sled method ) R oll of R elease liner P S A film Im age Leader board P re-coated board © April 2001 General Binding Corporation Page 6 - 25...
  • Page 88 Applications F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual PROCESS CONTROL CHART Materials - PSA Single sided lamination ( craft paper method) Top material : Roll of pressure sensitive laminate Bottom material : Roll of craft paper Other material (s) : Prints Motor Direction Heater Motor Speed...

  • Page 89: Diagram - Psa Single Sided Lamination ( Craft Paper )

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - PSA single sided lamination ( craft paper method ) R oll of R elease liner P S A film Im age Finished product R oll of craft paper © April 2001 General Binding Corporation Page 6 - 27...
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  • Page 91 F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - PSA single sided lamination ( craft paper method w/ roll to roll option ) R oll of R elease liner P S A film R oll of craft paper R ewind of finished product R oll of prints...
  • Page 92 Applications F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual PROCESS CONTROL CHART Materials - PSA over-lamination of a mounted image Top material : Roll of pressure sensitive laminate Bottom material : N/A Other material (s) : A pre-mounted image to a board, leader board and trailer board Motor Direction Heater Motor Speed...

  • Page 93: Diagram - Psa Over-Lamination Of A Mounted Image

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - PSA over-lamination of a mounted image R oll of R elease liner P S A film M ounted im age Leader board © April 2001 General Binding Corporation Page 6 - 31...
  • Page 94 Applications F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual PROCESS CONTROL CHART Materials - Lo-Melt over-lamination of a mounted image Top material : Roll of Lo-Melt film Bottom material : N/A Other material (s) : A pre-mounted image to a board, leader board and trailer board Motor Direction Heater Motor Speed...

  • Page 95: Diagram - Lo-Melt Over-Lamination Of A Mounted Image

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Diagram - Lo-Melt over-lamination of a mounted image R oll of Lo-M elt film M ounted im age Leader board © April 2001 General Binding Corporation Page 6 - 33...
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  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Troubleshooting Problem: D waves in the image but not in the laminate 7.0 Troubleshooting WARNING Do not wear ties, loose fitting clothing or dangling jewelry while operating or servicing the laminator. These items can get caught in the nip and choke you or you can be crushed or burned.
  • Page 98 Troubleshooting F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Problem: Straight waves in the output Problem: Angled waves in the output on both sides Hints: • Check operational settings for materials Hints: • Check for insufficient main roller pressure being used. •...

  • Page 99: Film Problems

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Troubleshooting 7.2 Film problems Lo-Melt laminates The following is a list of common film problems Problem: Blistering within the image you may encounter. Hints: • Increase the speed • Decrease the operating temperature For definitions of terminologies, please refer to •...

  • Page 100: Machine Problems

    • Be sure power is supplied to the laminator You may do this by dialing 1 ( 800 ) 790 - 7787. This will connect you with GBC National Service dispatch. You will be required to give the serial number of your machine when placing a service call.

  • Page 101: Glossary

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Troubleshooting Craft paper 7.4 Glossary A strong brown paper commonly used for single sided applications. The glossary can help you in understanding some of the terminology used when referring to the laminator, applications, or troubleshooting aspects of the machine. D waves A term used to describe a wave pattern caused, Blistering...
  • Page 102 Troubleshooting F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Foamboard Mount adhesive A material commonly used as a mounting A term used to describe a two sided pressure substrate. It is made up of foam sandwiched between sensitive adhesive used in mounting images to various two layers of paper, or paper like media.
  • Page 103 F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Troubleshooting Scarring Unwind The visual effect of folding papers or laminates A system that unwinds media. Unwinds are used and breaking the surface. When done to a printed material on all laminators to dispense laminate for lamination. it will be seen as a white crack in the image.
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  • Page 105: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance 8.0 Maintenance 8.1 Maintenance Schedule INFORMATION GBC Films Group laminators require minimal maintenance. However, regular maintenance is essential to keep any piece of precision machinery at peak Below is a recommended maintenance performance. A maintenance schedule and a section of schedule.

  • Page 106: Cleaning The Rollers

    Maintenance F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual 8.2 Cleaning the rollers Semi-Annual • Lubricate the grease fittings, chain, and gears. Tools required ( performed by service technician ) • Check wire termination tightness. ( performed by service technician ) •...
  • Page 107 F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Maintenance c) Set motor direction to REV. CAUTION Exercise care when cleaning the laminating rollers with 80% isopropyl alcohol: (reverse) (forward) Ÿ Use only in a well ventilated area Ÿ Wear rubber gloves Ÿ...

  • Page 108: Clean Cabinets And Covers

    Maintenance F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual 8.3 Clean cabinets and covers 8.4 Clean the control panel ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL S H O C K S H O C K Remove power from the laminator before Remove power from the laminator before cleaning.

  • Page 109: Chain Tensioning

    F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual Maintenance 8.5 Chain tensioning Tools required • 1/8 inch allen wrench • 7/16 inch wrench or socket A properly tensioned chain should have a 1/2 in ( 1.3 cm ) of total play at the longest stretch of the chain. Read and understand the precautions below before attempting any service work.
  • Page 110 Maintenance F 60 H Operation and Maintenance Manual d) Check the primary chain ( outer ) and the f) Press firmly down on the motor housing and secondary chain ( inner ) for proper chain tighten the motor mount bolts. tension.

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