TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW • SAFETY INFORMATION • SET-UP AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS • STAND ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL) • ROLLER KIT INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) • ROLLER GAP CONTROL KNOB, REAR PANEL • OPERATIONAL CONTROL PANEL • MOUNTING USING A HEAT ACTIVATED MOUNTING BOARD •...
Owner’s Manual Overview Thank you for purchasing a PHOENIX MOUNTING AND LAMINATING USE laminator. We have designed the PHOENIX Your Phoenix Laminator has been designed to Laminator to give you years of reliable be used with pouch boards, thermal laminat- service.
AFETY NFORMATION When using electrical appliances, basic 6. Do not immerse any part of the precautions should always be taken to re- laminator in water or other liquids.. duce the risk of electrical shock and injury to persons, including the following: 7.
UP AND LECTRICAL EQUIREMENTS The PHOENIX 44 is a professional laminator NOTICE! Retain original packaging. designed for ease of use. The process speed Failure to return machines properly packed in and temperature have been preset to eliminate original packaging will impose a fifteen operator guesswork.
TAND SSEMBY AND PTIONAL Tools Required Philips head screwdriver 4mm Allen wrench 14mm wrench or adjustable wrench Stand Kit Contents (Figure 1) (2) Side frames (2) Cross straight supports (8) 14mm Phillips screws & nuts (4) 4mm Allen screws Assemble cross supports (Figure 2) Figure 1 Attach the cross supports to the side frames.
SSEMBLY PTIONAL Tools Required Philips head screwdriver 4mm Allen wrench 14mm wrench or adjustable wrench Roll Kit Contents (1) Dispensing Bar with tensioner Figure 1 (2) Dispensing bar Support brackets (1) Idler bar with 4mm allen screws IMPORTANT! - Unplug you laminator before installing the Phoenix Roll Kit Remove the side panels Figure 2...
OLLER GAP CONTROL KNOB The Control Knob (see figure 1A) is located on the right hand side of the laminator and should be operated from this side. The control knob is used to adjust the height of the rollers. The Nip Settings are 1/4"(6mm), 3/16" (5mm), 1/8"...
PERATIONAL CONTROL ANEL The Control Panel (see Figure 3) is lo- cated on the top right of the machine. A diagram of the Control Panel is shown in Figure 2. Figure 3 Location of Control Panel Heat Control The Heat of the rollers is controlled in the HEAT section of the Control Panel.
OUNTING WITH CTIVATED OARDS Using a Heat Activated Mounting Board The board will feed through the lamina- tor and automatically exit at the rear of Refer to the instruction sheet packed with the unit. each box of Mounting Boards for specific information on mounting with a heat acti- CAUTION! The board will be hot! Al- vated Boards.
AMINATING WITH OUCH OARDS Refer to the instruction sheet packed with Slowly insert the Pouch Board into the inlet each box of Pouch Boards for specific opening. Ensure that the Pouch Board will information on mounting/laminating with a enter centered and straight. A gentle push Pouch Boards.
NCAPSULATING WITH LEXIBLE OUCHES Refer to the instruction sheet packed with 5. Adjust the Control Knob to the each box for specific information on encap- 3/16" (5mm) setting for the Sled included sulating Flexible Film Pouches. with your Dealers Flexible Pouches. (Or set the thickness to the thickness of the non- In addition, refer to the instruction sheet for stick sled material you are using.)
AMINATING WITH Refer to the instruction sheet packed with 5. Inspect the film on the top roll of the each box for specific information on the roll Phoenix. It should be smooth and taught film you are using. We recommend against the roll.
PHOENIX L LEANING YOUR AMINATOR Cleaning the Outside of the Laminator: Cleaning the Rollers CAUTION! Disconnect the laminator The laminating rollers of your PHOENIX should from the power supply before cleaning. be periodically cleaned of adhesive build up that might occur during normal operation. The laminator may be cleaned with a lint- free cloth, lightly dampened with a mild IMPORTANT! Clean the laminating rollers to...
ROUBLE SHOOTING ECHNICAL ERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The Red LED Light above the The Power cord is not Check the Power cord. rollers does not come on in- plugged in fully. dicating the Main power switch is turned on. The main breaker is tripped.
PARE ARTS ECHNICAL ERVICE Technical Service Servicing and replacement parts If the machine does not reach temperature Service and maintenance must be performed or you do not get the results you desire, fully in accordance with the instructions. please contact your Technical Service Servicing by any unauthorized technician Representative.
& L OUNTING AMINATING ERMS Cleaning Board: Mounting Board: Board used to capture any adhesive that may be An adhesive coated board used for mounting clinging to the rollers. images. Cold Mode: Nip: Heat is off. The spot where the top and bottom rollers meet.
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HOENIX AMINATOR ARTS DENTIFICATION Part No. Description Roller Silicon Roller Drive Motor Mother Board Front Table Roller up-down Clamp Speed Controller Chain Left Arm Right Arm Heating Tube Stand for Heating Tube Cover Press Spring Terminal Block Overheating Protection Supporting Roll for Film End-Caps(Big) Knob Localizer...
IMITED ARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original Any unauthorized changes or modifications to consumer purchaser that each new PHOENIX this unit without our prior written approval will Laminator which proves defective in materials void the user's Warranty. or workmanship within the applicable warranty period will be repaired at our option or The applicable warranty period for Demo replaced without charge.
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Phoenix Pouch Mounting Supplies We have the widest range of pouch boards to use on any pouch mounter-laminator. The pouch boards listed on this page are our standard pouch boards. We can also make pouch boards from a variety of boards. We can also customize the adhesive to be com- patible with the most medias.
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Mounting Supplies Wide Format Pouch Film Supplies Film Pouches HOENIX Film pouches for roll-up and flexible graphics including items such as blueprints, menus, maps, banners and other flexible graphics. Low temperature adhesive safe for use with inkjet media. A Sled is included with each box of 18”x24”, 25”x37” and 36”x48”...
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