Phoenix 4400-DHP Operating Manual

Phoenix 4400-DHP Operating Manual

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Phoenix 4400- DHP
November 2017
OPERATING MANUAL
Please read this manual carefully before operating!
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  • Page 1 Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 OPERATING MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before operating!
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Phoenix 4400- DHP November 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. Operating Precautions………………………………………………………………………..5 7. Packing List …………………………………………………………..………….……..……6 8. Installation a. Uncrate the machine ……………..7 e.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    November 2017 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing the Phoenix 4400-DHP laminator. 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 attention of the delivering carrier immediately.
  • Page 4 Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 • Contact an electrician should the power cord provided with the laminator not match the receptacles at your location. • Ensure that the voltages of the power supply you are using match the rated working voltages before operations.
  • Page 5: General Safeguards

    Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 4. General Safeguards • Keep hands, long hair, loose clothing, and articles such as neckties away from rollers to avoid entanglement and entrapment. The rollers have pinch points that can trap body parts or clothing and cause serious injury.
  • Page 6: Operating Conditions

    Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 5. Operating Conditions • 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. • Provide enough space around machine to ensure the safe and effective operation. The minimum area covered is 8 ft.
  • Page 7: Packing List

    Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 7. 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. Main machine crate Description Specification...
  • Page 8: Installation

    Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 8. Installation NOTE: Remove all parts from shipping crate and boxes. Inspect parts and the machine carefully. Any missing parts should be reported to the shipper upon receipt of shipment. 8a. Remove the top lid of the crate.
  • Page 9: Remove Auto-Grip Shafts

    Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 8c. Remove the side panels of the crate 8d. Remove plastic cover, operating manual, safety shield, feed tray and stand cross members. Stand Cross Members Plastic cover, feed tray, safety shield and Operator’s Manual 8e. Remove the Auto-Grip supply shafts.
  • Page 10: Assemble The Stand

    Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 8f. Using the side frames set aside earlier, assemble the stand with the cross members. Refer to the Packing List, Section 7, for the proper hardware. 1. Fastening bolts 2. Side frames 3. Cross members 8g.
  • Page 11: Remove Plastic Cover, Operator's H. Install Left/Right Auto-Grip Shaft Brackets

    Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 8h. Install the right and left side PSA supply/rewind shaft brackets making sure the rewind shaft is facing forward. Refer to the Packing List, Section 7, for the proper hardware. Left Bracket Mounting Hardware Right Bracket 9.
  • Page 12: Roller Pressure/Gap Handle

    Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 10. Roller Pressure/Gap Handle 1. The roller gap adjustment handle is located on the right-side cover of the laminator and is used to adjust the roller gap and pressure. 2. There are four gap positions: a.
  • Page 13: ¼" Core Adaptors

    Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 12. Thermal Film Shafts 12a. 2 1/4” Core Adaptors The 2 1/4” Core Adaptors for thermal films can be positioned on the shaft, according to the film width, by loosening the set screws and sliding to the desired position. When using these adaptors, make sure the points are facing the opposite direction of the shaft rotation.
  • Page 14: Thermal Shaft Brake Assembly

    Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 12c. Thermal Film Shaft Brake Assemblies To remove wrinkles in the film web, tighten the brake adjustment knobs on each film supply shaft. i. Rotating the disc to compress the spring will increase brake tension, see the red arrow.
  • Page 15: Drive Side Alignment

    Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 13. PSA Film Supply and Rewind Shafts 13a. Drive Side Alignment The pressure sensitive (PSA) supply and rewind shafts have tongue and groove drive sides. Align the tongue of the shaft with the groove in the cradle. Alignment arrows on the shafts indicate the position of the tongue.
  • Page 16: Unwind/Rewind Brake Assembly

    Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 13c. PSA Supply Shaft Brake Assemblies Adjust the brake tension on the unwind and rewind shafts as needed. Do not over-tension either shaft as this may cause the release liner to be pulled into the rollers or induce curl in the finished product.
  • Page 17: Rear Power Panel

    Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 15. Rear Power Panel 1. Main power ON/OFF switch 2. Safety fuses are located on the Rear Power Panel. a. Hot Fuse - protects the heaters b. Motor fuse - protects the drive motor NOTE: Be sure to replace blown fuses with the proper rated 3.
  • Page 18: Feed Table W/Side Guides

    Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 17. Feed Table with Side Guides 1. The feed table has displays that inform the operator on how to web up thermal and PSA films as well as describing Stand-By and SLEEP functions. 2. To install; rotate the safety shield to full upright position.
  • Page 19: Operation

    Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 Heat Sensor Top heat roller Top Idler bar To reset the sensor, turn the main ON/OFF switch to OFF, then back to ON You should hear one beep indicating the sensor has been cleared. 20. Operation Plug power cord into a proper receptacle.
  • Page 20: Loading Film Rolls

    Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 Suggested speed and heat settings: Film High Temp Film Low Temp Film Material Gauge Settings Temp (F) Speed Temp (F) Speed Copy paper Newspaper Tissue paper Construction paper Posters Index cards File folders Poster board NOTE: •...
  • Page 21 Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 Determine whether your film is POLY-IN or POLY-OUT style a. Side “A” has the adhesive (Poly). POLY- IN POLY- OUT Place the supply shafts onto the shaft brackets with the arrows on the shaft matching the arrows on the left side frames.
  • Page 22: Using 2 ¼" Film Core Adaptors

    Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 22. Using 2 ¼” Film core adaptors Place the supply shafts onto the shaft brackets with the arrows on the shaft matching the arrows on the left side frame. Shaft bracket If using POLY-IN film: a.
  • Page 23: Threading Thermal Film

    Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 Core Clip Position each core adaptor 50 mm (2 inches) inside the edge of the film roll width as noted on the supply shaft. Tighten the two (2) core adaptor screws on each core adaptor.
  • Page 24 Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 Raise the gap adjustment handle to the up 1/4” (Open) position. Gap adjustment handle in the 1/4” (Open) position Pull the top film web under the top idler bar and drape over the two heat rollers.
  • Page 25: Threading Pressure Sensitive Film (Psa)

    Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 24. Threading Pressure Sensitive (PSA) Film 1. PSA film supply 2. PSA release liner rewind 3. Release liner 4. Top idler bar 5. Top Roller 6. Bottom roller 7. Bottom substrate: can be Printed media, mount adhesive or Kraft...
  • Page 26: Mounting

    Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 8. Pull the top roll of film down and attach it to the bottom substrate. 9. Return the gap adjustment handle down to the LAMINATE position. 10. Replace the feed table. 11. Replace the safety shield.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 26. Troubleshooting Problems Causes Solutions 1. No power supply 1. Plug in power cord 2. Main power switch is OFF 2. Move power switch to ON position Machine does not turn on 3. Blown motor fuse 3.
  • Page 28: Specifications

    Phoenix 4400- DHP November 2017 27. Specifications Description Phoenix 4400-DHP Laminating Width 44” Roller Diameter 3.5” Roller Gap 1/4” Temperature 90 - 302° F Warmup Time 20 – 25 min. Heating Method Quartz tube Laminating Speed 0.5 to 8 Ft/min...
  • Page 29: Warranty

    Warranty repair labor at no charge provided the labor is completed at one of our Authorized Locations. It is the responsibility of the original consumer purchaser to return the PHOENIX laminator to our Authorized Locations. For a list of Authorized Repair Locations, please contact your Dealer.

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