ChemInstruments HL-100 Operating Instructions Manual
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................2
UNPACKING ......................................................................................................................3
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................................4
Location ...................................................................................................................4
Installation of Unwind Stand ...................................................................................4
Assembly of HL-100 ................................................................................................4
Key Components ..................................................................................................... 5
HOT LAMINATOR DIAGRAM.........................................................................................6
SAFETY FEATURES .........................................................................................................7
Trip Wire ................................................................................................................. 7
Emergency Stop Buttom ......................................................................................... 8
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER OPERATION ..............................................................9
OPERATION .....................................................................................................................10
Theory of Operation ...............................................................................................10
Laminating Procedure ........................................................................................... 10
OPTIONS ...........................................................................................................................11
Gap Adjusters .........................................................................................................11
Chrome Plated Steel pressure Roll (HL-101) ........................................................12
Tension Unwind .....................................................................................................12
Second Face Unwind .............................................................................................12
Pneumatic Foot Control .........................................................................................12
Driven Heated Pressure Roll ..................................................................................12
Heated Drive Roll ..................................................................................................13
MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................................................13
Tightening Belt ......................................................................................................13
Air Connections .....................................................................................................14
Safety Trip Wire Adjustment .................................................................................14
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................15
WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................16
CHEMINSTRUMENTS
HOT ROLL LAMINATOR
MODEL HL-100, HL-101
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ....................2 UNPACKING ........................3 ASSEMBLY ........................4 Location ........................4 Installation of Unwind Stand ...................4 Assembly of HL-100 ....................4 Key Components ..................... 5 HOT LAMINATOR DIAGRAM..................6 SAFETY FEATURES ......................7 Trip Wire ......................... 7 Emergency Stop Buttom ..................8 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER OPERATION ..............9 OPERATION ........................10... -
Page 2: Product Description
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The ChemInstruments Hot Roll Laminator is a state of the art laboratory scale pressure roll laminator. Many of the features were formerly only available in larger floor models. The Hot Roll Laminator will aide you in the production of quality laminations and provide you with essential information when scaling up to pilot trials with your product. -
Page 3: Unpacking
UNPACKING ChemInstruments has made every effort to ensure that the HL-100, HL-101 arrives at your location without damage. Check the unit for any damage that might have occurred in shipment. Very little damage has been experienced in the past, however, make sure that no air lines have been disconnected and that the top roll has not been scratched. -
Page 4: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Before laminating any samples, follow this procedure to set up the Hot Roll Laminator: LOCATION The laminator should be set up on a bench, which allows access to both the front and back of the machine. Some users have found a cart useful in reaching the front and back and also allow the unit to be mobile. -
Page 5: Key Components
IMPORTANT - Save these blocks and insert them between the rollers when the unit is not in use! This will prevent an indentation or flat spot from occurring on the rubber covered drive roll.. The unit is now set up for laminating see Temperature Controller Operation for heating instructions. -
Page 6: Hot Laminator Diagram
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Page 7: Safety Features
SAFETY FEATURES The Hot Roll Laminator should be considered as any other piece of laboratory equipment. The safety features will not prevent injury. The safety devices will raise the top roll or stop the drive roll instantly. The objective is to prevent using these features. Tuck in ties and roll up sleeves. -
Page 8: Emergency Stop Buttom
EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON This will stop the drive roll from turning in either direction. It WILL NOT release the pressure, but can prevent further entrapment. To test turn the motor to the ON position, push down on the red button. The switch should remain locked. Check to be sure the bottom drive roll has stopped. -
Page 9: Temperature Controller Operation
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER OPERATIONS The heating controller is set and tested at the factory before shipment. Auto tuning has been performed at 250° F. It is ready to begin operating as soon as the HEATER switch is turned on. (See Photo 4) Heater Switch Fenwal Controllers Photo 4... -
Page 10: Operation
DO NOT TOUCH THE TOP PRESSURE ROLL AFTER HEATER IS TURNED ON!! OPERATION THEORY OF OPERATION ChemInstruments Hot Roll Laminator canm hot laminate product samples on a laboratory bench top. The features included in the HL-100/101 provide control to consistently reproduce samples that are ready for testing. BEFORE OPERATING... -
Page 11: Options
If the material is in roll form place it on the unwind stand with the heat activated side up and the uncoated side to the roll. Thread the material over the idler roll and through the pressure nip gap. Place the other material under heat-activated substrate. ... -
Page 12: Chrome Plated Steel Pressure Roll (Hl-101)
CHROME PLATED STEEL PRESSURE ROLL (HL-101) The top pressure roll is chrome plated not the standard Teflon coated aluminum. This will create smoother laminations when working with thin gauge films. The chrome plated roll has been installed at the factory and is ready for use. TENSION UNWIND ... -
Page 13: Heated Drive Roll
Maximum recommended temperature is 400 MAINTENANCE The ChemInstruments Hot Roll Laminator should provide many years of trouble-free service. However, some maintenance may be necessary. The preceding troubleshooting chart describes some of the most likely problems and their causes. The following are the maintenance... -
Page 14: Air Connections
If you have any questions regarding the maintenance or the operation of your Hot Roll Laminator, or need to order replacement parts, feel free to call ChemInstruments at 513-860- 1598, Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. Or you may fax us at 513-860-1597. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Procedure Motor switch not Machine not plugged in. Plug machine into 120 VAC outlets. lit. Blown fuse. Replace with a 2-amp time delay fuse. Heater switch not Machine not plugged in. Plug machine into 120 VAC outlets. lit.
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