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- Page 1 Gfp 44TH October 2017 Operating Manual 44TH Please read this manual carefully before starting operation! Unpacking, assembly, and operating videos are available at www.gfpsmoothstart.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Gfp 44TH October 2017 Table of Contents Contents Page 1. Introduction …………………………………………………...........….2 2. Important Safety Instructions………………………………………………………………..2 3. Installation Safeguards …………………………………………………………………..3 4. General Safeguards…………………………………………………………………….…….4 5. Operating Conditions …………………………………………………………………….….5 6. Packing List …………………………………………………………..………….……..……6 7. Installation a. Uncrate the machine ……………..7 f. Attach Upper rewind support brackets….9 b. -
Page 3: Introduction
October 2017 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing a Gfp 44TH laminating machine. 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... -
Page 4: Installation Safeguards
Gfp 44TH October 2017 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 44TH October 2017 —Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. -
Page 6: Operating Conditions
Gfp 44TH October 2017 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: Packing List
Gfp 44TH October 2017 6. 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. NOTE: Refer to the System Components section for hardware locations... -
Page 8: Installation
Gfp 44TH October 2017 7. Installation 7a. Uncrate the machine Upper cover Side frames 1. Remove all the screws holding the crate to the base, lift and set to the side. 2. Remove all the screws holding the lid to the crate and remove the stand side frames from the top of the crate. -
Page 9: Remove The Machine From Base
Gfp 44TH October 2017 7c. Remove the machine from base 1. Remove accessory boxes, shafts, and other components around the machine 2. Pull back plastic dust cover around the machine 1. Stand cross members 2. Rewind housing boxed 3. Machine 4. -
Page 10: Attach Upper Rewind Support Brackets
Gfp 44TH October 2017 7e. Attach rear platform 1. Secure the folding support of the rear platform to the rear of the machine by using bolts in the accessory box Securing screws 7f. Attach Upper Rewind supporting brackets 1. Use the Allen head screws to affix the rewind supporting plates to the machine side... -
Page 11: Attach Upper Shafts
Gfp 44TH October 2017 7g. Attach upper shafts 1. Rotate the locking outer sleeves in the direction of the arrow indicated in Figure 1, to their open position aligned with the inner sleeve as in Figure 2. 2. Insert slotted end of each upper shaft into the right shaft housing with tension adjustment knobs and drop shaft into place as in Figure 3. -
Page 12: Attach Safety Shield
Gfp 44TH October 2017 7h. Attach Safety Shield 1. Hold the handles at both ends of the safety shield and align mounting block on safety shield with spring loaded pin in left side frame. Move shield in the direction of the arrow below 2. -
Page 13: System Components
Gfp 44TH October 2017 8. System Components Left Side Cover Feed tray Print roll hangers Stand Roller gap handle Right side cover Rewind housing Idler bar Safety shield 10. Rear exit panel 11. Rear Platform 12. Support hinges 13. Emergency stop switch 14. -
Page 14: Control Panel
Gfp 44TH October 2017 9. Control Panel Power indicator 4. Motor function switch 2. Temperature adjustment knob 5 Ready light 3. Speed adjustment knob 6. Temperature display screen Note: Reserve operation can only be utilized with the foot switch 1. When illuminated, indicates that the machine is turned on. -
Page 15: Roller Gap Adjustment
Gfp 44TH October 2017 10. Roller Gap Adjustment 1. The roller gap adjustment handle (see Fig.) is located on the right-side cover of the laminator and is used to adjust the roller gap and pressure. 2. There are four mounting gap settings; 1/4” (6mm ） , 3/16” (5mm ） ， 1/8” (3mm ） and 1/16”... -
Page 16: Loading Top Supply Roll
Gfp 44TH October 2017 12. Loading top supply roll 1. Slide the top supply roll onto the rear Supply unwind shaft a. If using Liner-in film, the web should come off the bottom of the roll, for Liner-out film the web should come off the top of the roll 2. -
Page 17: Adjusting Brake Tension
Gfp 44TH October 2017 14. Adjusting Brake Tension 1. Adjust the brake tension so the film does not wind up on the rewind and the release liner does not get pulled into the rollers. 2. The release liner should have a small amount of sag as it releases from the overlaminate but not so much that it will be pulled into the nip area of the rollers. -
Page 18: Single Sheets Using A Sled
Gfp 44TH October 2017 15b. Single sheets using a sled 1. Load a roll of laminating film on the top roller (see Loading top Roll supply section 12) 2. Turn the roller gap handle to lift the upper roller. 3. Select a piece of Gatorboard or other PVC mounting board the width of the film web to use as a sled under the print to be laminated 4. -
Page 19: Thermal Film & Board
Gfp 44TH October 2017 16b. Thermal film and thermal boards 1. Load a roll of laminating film on the top roller (see Loading Top Roll supply section 12) 2. The recommended temperature setting is 10 on Temp dial (302° F) 3. -
Page 20: Mounting
Gfp 44TH October 2017 18. Mounting 18a. Mounting Adhesive back vinyl to boards 1. Load a roll of printed adhesive back vinyl on the top supply roller (see Loading top Roll supply section 12) 2. Turn the roller gap handle to lift the upper roller. -
Page 21: Mounting Prints
Gfp 44TH October 2017 18c Mounting print to a pre-coated mounting board 1. Pull back and fold down 1” of the liner from the pre-coated mounting board 2. Adhere leading edge of the print to the exposed adhesive on the board 3. -
Page 22: Auto-Sleep Function
Gfp 44TH October 2017 21. Auto Sleep Function 1. If the motor has been idle for Three (3) hours without running, the machine will go into STAND BY mode. The temperature drops to 176° F and the ready light flashes. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Gfp 44TH October 2017 23. 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 24: Specifications
Gfp 44TH October 2017 24. Specifications Model 44TH Specifications Applications PSA film, pouch boards, pouches, mounting boards Speed adjustment range 0～1.5m/min Temperature 100～302℉（37.7-150℃） Maximum width 44” (1120mm) Film gage 1.5 – 5 mil Gap/Pressure settings 0″, 1/16″, 1/8″, 3/16″ and 1/4″ respectively... -
Page 25: Warranty
Gfp’s option, replaced without charge. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. This warranty is the only warranty made by Gfp and cannot be modified or amended. Gfp’s sole and exclusive liability and the customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be, at Gfp’s option, to repair or replace any such defective part or product.