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  • Page 1 GBC Explorer 107 Laminator Instruction Manual Provided By http://www.MyBinding.com http://www.MyBindingBlog.com...
  • Page 2 EXPLORER 107 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL © December 1999 GBC Pro-Tech Do not duplicate without written permission. GBC Pro - Tech 4151 Anderson Road DeForest, WI 53532 Revision : Ph: ( 608 ) 246 - 8844 Fx: ( 608 ) 246 - 8645...
  • Page 3 Reference in this publication to information or products protected by copyright or patent does not convey any license under the rights of GBC Pro - Tech or others. GBC Pro - Tech assumes no liability arising from infringements of patents or any other rights of third parties.
  • Page 4 Read me file Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual This page intentionally left blank. © GBC Pro - Tech December 1999...
  • Page 5 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Read me file Fax Correspondence Fax number : ( 608 ) 246 - 8645 Date : To : Sean Flood @ GBC Pro - Tech 4151 Anderson Road DeForest, WI 53532 From : Company :...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    1.8 Label Explanation ...................1 - 21 Figure 1.8.1 Label Location ............1 - 22 Section 2: Warranty 2.1 Limited warranty information ..............2 - 1 2.2 Exclusions to the warranty ...............2 - 1 © GBC Pro - Tech December 1999 Page I...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 3: Specifications 3.1 General .......................3 -1 3.2 Consumables....................3 - 1 3.3 Function .....................3 - 2 3.4 Electrical ....................3 - 2 3.5 Dimensions ....................3 - 3 Figure 3.5.1 Dimensions ..............3 - 3 Section 4: Installation 4.1 Pre-installation check list ................4 - 1...
  • Page 9 4.10 Film brake adjustment ................4 - 18 4.11 Inline slitters ..................4 - 19 4.12 Rear cut-off blade .................4 - 23 Section 5: Operations 5.1 Control panels ...................5 - 1 5.1.1 Operations control panel ...............5 - 1 © GBC Pro - Tech December 1999 Page III...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Figure 5.1.1 Operations control panel ........5 - 4 5.1.2 Temperature control panel ..............5 - 5 Figure 5.1.2 Temperature control panel ........5 - 8 5.2 Emergency ....................5 - 9 5.3 Set up .......................5 - 10 5.3.1 Power ....................5 - 11...
  • Page 11 6.4 Parameter charts ..................6 - 13 Chart 6.4.1 Nap-Lam II ( SAE ) ..........6 - 14 Chart 6.4.2 Nap-Lam I ( SAE ) ...........6 - 14 Chart 6.4.3 Premium ( SAE ) ............6 - 15 © GBC Pro - Tech December 1999 Page V...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Chart 6.4.4 Nap-Lam II ( Metric ) ..........6 - 15 Chart 6.4.5 Nap-Lam I ( Metric ) ..........6 - 16 Chart 6.4.6 Premium ( Metric ) ...........6 - 16 Chart 6.4.7 Temperautre conversion chart ........6 - 17 Section 7: Troubleshooting 7.1 Wave problems ..................7 - 1...
  • Page 13 Section 8: Maintenance 8.1 Maintenance schedule ................8 - 1 8.2 Cleaning the rollers ..................8 - 2 8.3 Clean the cabinets and covers ..............8 - 7 8.4 Cleaning the control panels ................8 - 7 © GBC Pro - Tech December 1999 Page VII...
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  • Page 15: Section 1 Safety

    DANGER Your safety, as well as the safety of others, is important to GBC Pro - Tech. This section contains Indicates an imminently hazardous situation important safety information. which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 16 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual In addition, the heating components of the An important feature of the Explorer 107 Explorer 107 can reach temperatures of over 200 laminator are the safety latches and the interlocks. The ( 100 C ).

  • Page 17: Installation

    Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety The laminator is equipped with two To continue operation, both E-STOPS must be EMERGENCY STOPS ( E-STOP ).One is located in the up position. To reset the E-STOP, twist the button above the TEMPERATURE CONTROL panel and 1/4 turn clockwise.
  • Page 18 WARNING The Explorer 107 Laminator is a large and heavy piece of equipment. It is necessary to e m p l o y L I C E N S E D R I G G E R S O N L Y t o move the laminator.
  • Page 19 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety CAUTION CAUTION Do not use a knife or other sharp object to A second person must support the side remove the shrink wrap from around the labeled 5 in Figure 4.4.1 It can fall and laminator.
  • Page 20 Safety Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual INFORMATION WARNING Reverse speed can be controlled by If a safety feature is not functioning Speed Adjust. properly, contact your local service representative immediately INFORMATION INFORMATION A second person is needed to assist with the When the laminator is first turned on, the idler tension checks.
  • Page 21 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety INFORMATION INFORMATION When is pressed MEAS H O T C O L D The handle will stop after making initial once, you will hear one "beep", when contact, then can be turned more to apply pressed and held, you will only hear one pressure and will lock into position.

  • Page 22: Operations

    Safety Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual INFORMATION WARNING Caution should always be exercised when When any command is pressed ( with the using the rear cut-off blade. exception of Reverse ) on the Operations Sharp blade can cut you! Control Panel, a "beep"...
  • Page 23 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety INFORMATION INFORMATION "Beeps" once for every one increment of change. When the laminator is first turned on, the control panels display the default settings. Default setting; Cooling Fan = Off, Motor Speed = Off, Top Teflon Roller = 32...
  • Page 24 Safety Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual INFORMATION WARNING Extreme caution should always be exercised For 2-1/4 core film, turning the roll film in when removing an unwind shaft, the the same direction as the gripper tabs while grippers tabs can cut you! sliding makes loading the film onto the unwind shaft easier.
  • Page 25 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety INFORMATION INFORMATION If not exactly centered, lateral film When raising the main roller, the heat adjustment can be made during the platen and the Top Teflon roller ( upper webbing process. heat assembly ) moves as well.
  • Page 26 Safety Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual INFORMATION INFORMATION Excessive brake tension may cause the The center slitter can not be lowered output to curl. Always use the minimum without lowering the side slitters. brake tension required to complete the task.

  • Page 27: Applications

    Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety INFORMATION WARNING Keep hands and fingers away from the Locator latches on the pressure plate are not associated with an interlock switch. path of the rear cut-off blade. Sharp blade can cut you! The laminator will operate without the pressure plate installed.
  • Page 28 Safety Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual WARNING CAUTION Extreme caution should always be exercised Never leave the rollers in the down position working around the core gripper support, without rolling. Prolonged contact in one the grippers tabs can cut you! area can form flat spots on the rollers.
  • Page 29 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety INFORMATION WARNING Ensure the roll pins are on top. They should Caution should always be exercised not be in the saddle! when using the laminator with the safety shields raised. You can be seriously HURT or INJURED!
  • Page 30 Safety Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual INFORMATION WARNING Excessive brake tension may cause the The following steps are performed while output to curl. Always use the minimum the laminator is HOT! Avoid contact brake tension required to complete the task.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety 1.6 Troubleshooting WARNING Caution should always be exercised when using the rear cut-off blade. The following symbols are positioned at various Sharp blade can cut you! points in Section 7 Troubleshooting. WARNING WARNING...

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Safety Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual 1.7 Maintenance INFORMATION Locator latches on the pressure plate are not associated with an interlock switch. The following symbols are positioned at various The laminator can operate without points in Section 8 Maintenance.
  • Page 33 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety ELECTRICAL CAUTION S H O C K Remove power from the laminator before Harden adhesive deposits on the rollers can servicing. You can be severely shocked, cause damage to the rollers. killed or cause a fire.
  • Page 34 Safety Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual INFORMATION INFORMATION If the rolls are heated, proceed to Removing adhesive build up.. Rollers only turn in reverse while depressing REVERSE WARNING INFORMATION Caution should always be exercised The upper nip roller as well as the when using the laminator with Teflon rollers are free spinning.

  • Page 35: Label Explanation

    Posted at various locations on the Explorer 107 ( 1 ) SHARP BLADE: Sharp blade comes down. Laminator are important safety labels. Pay careful Keeps hands and fingers away. attention to these labels at all times! Figure 1.8.1 illustrates the location of each of these labels.
  • Page 36 Safety Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Figure 1.8.1 Label locations C U I D A D O ATTENTION C A U I O N W A R N U N G NAVAJA FILOSA L A M E C O U P A N T E...

  • Page 37: Section 2 Warranty

    ( 1 ) year parts and 90 days labor MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS from the date of installation. This warranty is the only FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. GBC warranty made by GBC Pro-Tech and connot be PRO-TECH WILL NOT BE LIABLE modified or amended. FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR...
  • Page 38 • Any commissioning or service engineer must be of competent nature, trained and qualified to GBC Pro-Tech standards to fulfill that job. This person will have completed and passed the full service training course from GBC Pro-Tech.
  • Page 39 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Specifications Section 3: Specifications Specifications provide all of the technical data for the Explorer 107 Laminator. Section 3.1 General Description : A high speed laminator for the graphic arts professional as well as the manufacturer who produces promotional pieces in-house.
  • Page 40 Specifications Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Film Diameters : • Up to a 20 in. outside roll diameter ( 51 cm ) Core Size : • 2-1/4 in. adapters included ( 57 mm ) • 3 in. core standard ( 76 mm ) Film Widths : •...
  • Page 41 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Specifications B.T.U. output : • 23549 B.T.U. / hour Heater Wattages : • Heat platen = 872 W • Teflon rollers heater = 1040 W ( 55.4 ohms ) • Nip roller heater = 1553 W ( 37.1 ohms ) Amperage Draw : •...
  • Page 42 Specifications Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Figure 3.1.1 Dimensions 27.125 in. ( 69 cm ) 3 in. ( 8 cm ) 6 in. ( 15 cm ) 45.5 in. ( 116 cm ) 58 in. ( 147 cm ) Page 3A - 4 ©...
  • Page 43 As a result, we are air blowing directly on the machine. providing these instructions so that you can insure that your new Explorer 107 Laminator is properly and securely unpacked, moved, and installed. Have you contacted a certified electrician to...
  • Page 44 Hz, 30 amps, Single Phase. WARNING The Explorer 107 Laminator is a large and heavy piece of equipment. It is necessary to e m p l o y L I C E N S E D R I G G E R S O N L Y t o move the laminator.
  • Page 45 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation Figure 4.1.3 Suggested Floor Layout 4' x 6' ( 1.22 m x 2m ) Work table on wheels 8.75 ft. Table height ( 2.67 m ) 35-3/4" ( .94 - .95m ) 58 "...

  • Page 46: Shrink Wrapped

    The laminator may arrive shrink wrapped or in a c) With another person, carefully wheel your plywood crate on a skid. Please follow Explorer 107 Laminator to the installation site. the unpacking procedure that pertains to your method of shipment. WARNING...

  • Page 47: Crated

    Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation Figure 4.4.1 Disassembling of the crate 4.4 Crated Tools required • # 2 Phillips head screwdriver • Large adjustable wrench • Crow bar • A second person To uncrate the laminator a) Remove the top of the crate and then the sides in the order shown in Figure 4.4.1...
  • Page 48 Move all packing materials to a safe distance from the laminator and dispose of properly. WARNING The Explorer 107 Laminator is a large and d) Use two people to carefully roll the laminator to heavy piece of equipment. It is necessary to the desired location.

  • Page 49: Safety Check

    Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation b) Press POWER to “ I ” . 4.5 Safety check The safety check will ensure that all safety devices and interlock switches are functioning properly. Power ## ## ## #### WARNING Do not wear ties, loose fitting clothes or dangling jewelry while operating or servicing the laminator.
  • Page 50 Installation Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual d) Under the right side of the feed table, slide the g) Release the left safety latch. The bottom rollers right safety latch to the left. Bottom rollers stop. begin turning. Bottom view...
  • Page 51 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation c) Pull the left safety latch to the right. The bottom b) Rotate the E-STOP clockwise to reset. rollers stop turning Rotate c) Press . Bottom rollers begin turning. Left safety latch MOTOR SPEED d) Release the left safety latch.

  • Page 52: Control Panel Check

    Installation Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual e) Rotate the E-STOP clockwise to reset. Operations Control panel Rotate INFORMATION When any command is pressed ( with the exception of Reverse ) on the Operations Control Panel, a "beep" will sound. If the command is held down, the panel will continuously "beep".
  • Page 53 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation c) Rotate the motor speed adjust clockwise under e) Press and hold under MOTOR R E V E R S E MOTOR SPEED. SPEED then release. MOTOR SPEED MOTOR SPEED REVERSE REV RSE...
  • Page 54 Installation Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual - The second person is turning the lower film g) Press under MOTOR SPEED. O F F tension idler from the rear position of the laminator and can feel an increase in resistance while turning.
  • Page 55 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation - Temperature display shows actual temperature of Temperature control panel the related component, ( room temperature ) for two seconds. READY TEMPERATURE INFORMATION When is pressed MEAS H O T C O L D once, you will hear one "beep", when...
  • Page 56 Installation Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual d) Press five times. TEMPERATURE CONTROL TOP TEFLON ROLLER NIP ROLLER R E A D Y E M P E R A U R E R E A D Y E M P E R A U R E...

  • Page 57: Main Roller Handle

    Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation 4.7 Main roller handle INFORMATION The handle will stop after making initial contact, then can be turned more to apply WARNING pressure and will lock into position. Keep hands and fingers clear of the laminator roller nip when changing GAP.

  • Page 58: Pull Roller Handle

    Installation Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual 4.8 Pull roller handle INFORMATION The handle will stop after making initial contact, then can be turned more to apply WARNING pressure and will lock into position. Keep hands and fingers clear of the laminator roller nip when changing GAP.

  • Page 59: Lateral Film Adjustment

    Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation 4.9 Lateral film adjustment b) Rotate the small outer dial clockwise. Outer dial Perform each of the following steps for the upper and lower unwind shaftswhile standing to the left of the front operating position.

  • Page 60: Film Brake Adjustment

    Installation Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual 4.10 Film brake adjustment Film brake adjustment Perform each of the following steps for the upper and lower unwind shaftswhile standing to the right of the front operating position. Illustrations are for the upper unwind. The lower unwind is identical to the upper unwind withthe excemption of the saddle for the film brake adjustment assembly.

  • Page 61: Inline Slitters

    Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation a) Rotate the large inner dial clockwise. 4.11 Inline slitters Raise and Lower Dial WARNING At no time should the slitter guard be removed! Sharp blades can cut you! - The left and right slitters are lowered into the engaged position.
  • Page 62 Installation Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual c) Rotate the small outter dial clockwise. - The left slitter moves to the left side of the laminator as you rotate. Left adjust dial Left side slitter - The left slitter moves to the right side of the laminator as you rotate.
  • Page 63 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation a) Rotate the large inner dial counterclockwise. c) Rotate the small outter dial clockwise. Raise and Lower Dial Right adjust dial - The left and right slitters are lowered into the - The right slitter moves to the right side of the engaged position.
  • Page 64 Installation Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual - The right slitter moves to the left side of the laminator as you rotate. INFORMATION The center slitter can not be lowered Right side slitter without lowering the side slitters. a) Rotate the large inner dial clockwise on the left side slitter controls to lower the side slitters.

  • Page 65: Rear Cut-Off Blade

    Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation - The center slitter is lower into the engaged a) Slide the rear cut-off blade to one side of the position. laminator. b) Rotate the large inner dial counter clockwise on the right or left side slitter controls to raise all the slitters.
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  • Page 67: Section 5 Operations

    Cooling fans are not motor circuitry dependent. 5.1 Control Panels COOLING FAN The control panels of the Explorer 107 Laminator are located at the front operating position of the machine. To the left of the front operating position is the Operations Control Panel.
  • Page 68 Operations Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual ( 3 ) Motor Speed Adjust: When rotated fully ( 5 ) Motor Speed Reverse : When R E V E R S E clockwise, increases the motor speed from 3.5 - 35 pressed and held, applies reverse motor power to the ft./ min..
  • Page 69 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations ( 9 ) Upper Film Tension Adjust: Rotated ( 7 ) Motor Speed Off : When pressed O F F clockwise, increases tension on the upper film removes forward motor power to the laminator.
  • Page 70 Operations Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Figure 5.1.1 Operations Control Panel COOLING FAN MOTOR SPEED REVERSE LOWER FILM TENSION UPPER FILM TENSION Page 5 - 4 © GBC Pro - Tech December 1999...

  • Page 71: Temperature Control Panel

    Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations ( b ) Temperature Display: the number 32 is 5.1.2 Temperature Control displayed as the default setting. This display setting Panel will change when an alternate value is inputted. INFORMATION TEMPERATURE READY When the laminator is first turned on, the control panels display the default settings.
  • Page 72 Operations Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual ( d ) Cold Indicator: Is diplayed when ( 2 ) : ( Top C O L D MEAS H O T C O L D pressed. If the set point temperature has been...
  • Page 73 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations : Pressed once, decreases the set point : When pressed, sets the cold default set point C O L D temperature for the corresponding heater by one for the corresponding heaters. ( All heaters have a increment.
  • Page 74 Operations Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Figure 5.1.2 Temperature Control Panel TEMPERATURE CONTROL TOP TEFLON ROLLER NIP ROLLER READY TEMPERATURE READY TEMPERATURE COLD COLD C / 212 C / 176 H O T H O T M E A S...

  • Page 75: Emergency

    Control Panel on the right side of the front position of the laminator. Refer to Figure 5.2.1 Figure 5.2.1 Front E-STOP In addition, the NipRollers, Teflon Rollers and Sub Heaters of the Explorer 107 can reach temperatures over 200 F ( 93 C ).

  • Page 76: Set Up

    The E-STOP will unlatch. 5.3 Set up Unlatch Initial set up of the Explorer 107 laminator is easily attained when instructions are followed exactly. It is suggested and helpful if you take the time to read this section thoroughly before attempting to do any of the steps.A complete understanding of this section will...

  • Page 77: Power

    Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations 5.3.1 Power 5.3.2 Film loading a) Clear the area around the laminating rollers and pull rollers. The Explorer 107 can accommodate Poly-In or Poly-Out films. Each film requires a different loading procedure. Refer to Section 6 Applications for webbing methods.
  • Page 78 Operations Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual b) Pull the upper unwind shaft out from the e) Ensure the core gripper support is properly upper film brake adjustment . positioned for the type of film being used and is centered on the unwind shaft.
  • Page 79 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations f) Use a 4 mm allen wrench to loosen the two h) Slide the right core end support onto the screws if the core gripper support requires unwind shaft. adjustment or removal. Two screws...
  • Page 80 Operations Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual j) Carefully set the lateral film adjustment k) From the rear position of the laminator, end of the unwind shaft into its saddle. center the film on the unwind shaft. Lateral film adjustment end...

  • Page 81: Roller Handles

    Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations Lowering the rollers INFORMATION If not exactly centered, lateral film adjustment can be made during the a) Turn the roller handle clockwise to lower webbing process. the roller. l) Once the roll of film has been centered, Pull roller handle tighten the thumb screws to sdecure in place.

  • Page 82: Heating

    Y o u m a y b e C R U S H E D o r B U R N E D ! Raise The heating components of the Explorer 107 can exceed temperatures of 200 F ( 93 C ), at these temperatures severe burn can occur if contacted.
  • Page 83 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations c) Turn the POWER to the “I ” position. f) Use motor speed adjust to set a motor speed of 2 on the Operations Control Panel. MOTOR SPEED Power # # # # # #...

  • Page 84: Lateral Film Adjustmentt

    Centering the roll may not always align the top roll of film evenly with the bottom roll of film. The Explorer 107 is equipped with lateral film adjustment Stops flashing devices on the upper and lower unwind shafts. READY...
  • Page 85 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations Lateral film adjustment right Lateral film adjustment left a) Ensure the large inner dial is in the loose a) Ensure that the large inner dial is in the loose position. Turn fully counterclockwise.

  • Page 86: Film Brake Adjustment

    Operations Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual 5.5 Film brake adjustment Decrease film brake tension Use the film brake adjustments to prevent a) Rotate the film brake adjust dial clockwise the roll of film from free spinning. For film tension,...
  • Page 87 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations Inline slitters have three slitting points. Center, Left side slitter control dials left and right. All three may be used simultaneously or independently. The laminator must have film webbed through the rollers before engaging the sliiters.
  • Page 88 Operations Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual b) Push the center slitter lever towards the front Raise the slitters of the laminator to lower the center slitter. a) Turn the large inner dial ( left side - counter clockwise / right side - clockwise ) to lower the left and right slitters.

  • Page 89: Rear Cut-Off Blade

    Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations INFORMATION WARNING The side slitters can not be raised without Keep hands and fingers away from the raising the center slitter. path of the rear cut-off blade. Sharp blade can cut you! a) Slide the rear cut-off blade fully to one side of the laminator.
  • Page 90 Operations Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual 5.8 Front safety shield Raise the shield The primary function of the front safety shield is to protect the operator from the heated components a) Pull both safety latches on the front safety and the nip of the rollers.
  • Page 91 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations Lower the shield 5.9 Pressure plate a) Pull both safety latches on the front safety shield toward the center of the laminator INFORMATION and lower. Safety latches on the pressure plate are not associated with an interlock switch.
  • Page 92 Operations Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual b) Raise the safety shield to its full up right b) Pull both safety latches on the front safety position. shield toward the center of the laminator and lower. c) Pull the two locator latches of the pressure c) Align the safety latches with thier respective plate toward the center of the laminator.
  • Page 93 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations c) Pull the two locator latches of the pressure plate toward the center of the laminator. INFORMATION The laminator will operate only when all safety latches are in the fully latched position. Removing the feed table...
  • Page 94 Operations Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual f) Lift the table from the front and pull out away from the laminator. INFORMATION The laminator will operate only when all safety latches are in the fully latched position. d) Pull the two locator latches of the pressure plate toward the center and position the pins with thier respective holes.
  • Page 95 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations 5.11 Feed guides To move the feed guides, loosen the two finger knobs to the guide. Finger knobs Adjust the guides as necessary and secure by tightening the finger knobs. © GBC Pro - Tech December 1999...
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  • Page 97 Applications Section 6 Applications 6.1 Initial Webbing The Explorer 107 can accommodate Poly-in or Follow the procedure below to web the Explorer Poly-out films. Poly-out means the adhesive is on the 107 from a cold. If you are changing film, follow the outside of the roll.
  • Page 98 Applications Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual c) Turn the POWER to the “I ” position. f) Using motor speed adjust, set a motor speed of 2 on the operations control panel. MOTOR SPEED Power AM AT # # # # # # #...
  • Page 99 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications k) Press . The rollers stop turning. O F F INFORMATION Proceed to Webbing while waiting for the MOTOR SPEED heaters to come up to temperature. REVERSE O F F i) When READY stops flashing in the temperature...
  • Page 100 Applications Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual b) Pull the upper unwind shaft out from the upper e) Ensure the core gripper support is properly film brake adjustment . positioned for the type of film being used and is centered on the unwind shaft.
  • Page 101 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications f) Use a 4 mm allen wrench to loosen the two h) Slide the right core end support onto the screws if the core gripper support requires unwind shaft. adjustment or removal. Two screws...
  • Page 102 Applications Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual j) Carefully set the lateral film adjustment end of k) From the rear position of the laminator, center the unwind shaft into its saddle. the film on the unwind shaft. Lateral film adjustment end...
  • Page 103 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Figure 6.1.1 Poly-in / Poly-out INFORMATION If not exactly centered, lateral film adjustment can be made during the webbing process. Poly-in l) Once the roll of film has been centered,, tighten the thumb screws to sdecure in place.
  • Page 104 Applications Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual DANGER WARNING Caution should always be exercised At no time should you attempt to over ride any of the safety latches on the laminator. when using the laminator with the safety shields raised.
  • Page 105 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications k) Watch the leading edge of the threading card to n) Set a desired working speed by turning the ensure that it enters the nip rollers and is being SPEED ADJUST dial clockwise.
  • Page 106 Applications Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual r) Once the last image has completely traveled 6.2 New film to existing film pass through the pull rollers, press O F F under MOTOR SPEED. The following describes a method for loading film...
  • Page 107 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications a) Once the last image has completely traveled e) Unroll eneough film to tack to the existing web of film. pass pull rollers, press under O F F MOTOR SPEED. f) Using masking tape, attach film from the top roll of film to the existing top web.
  • Page 108 Applications Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual j) Raise the main roller and pull roller. 6.3 Unwebbing k) Press under MOTOR SPEED. WARNING Keep hands and fingers away from the MOTOR SPEED path of the rear cut-off blade. Sharp blade can cut you!
  • Page 109 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications c) Raise the front safety shield. 6.4 Parameter Charts d) Remove the pressure plate and feed table. Parameter charts are starting references only. Temperature and speeds will vary. Adjust your settings accordingly for optimal ouput quality..
  • Page 110 Applications Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Chart 6.4.1 Nap-Lam II ( SAE ) Nap-Lam II Film Stock Gauge Preset positions Temperatures ( Control panel Teflon rollers Nip rollers Sub heaters Speed 270 - 290 200 - 230 7 - 10...
  • Page 111 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Chart 6.4.3 Premium ( SAE ) Premium Film Stock Gauge Settings Temperatures ( Control panel Teflon rollers Nip rollers Sub heaters Speed 250 - 270 200 - 220 4 - 7 Bond 230 - 250...
  • Page 112 Applications Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Chart 6.4.5 Nap-Lam I ( Metric ) Nap-Lam I Film Stock Gauge Settings Temperatures ( Control panel Teflon rollers Nip rollers Sub heaters Speed 143 - 160 121 - 132 6 - 9...
  • Page 113 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Chart 6.4.7 Temperature conversion chart 1 1 3 1 5 8 2 0 3 2 4 8 1 2 0 1 1 4 45.6 1 5 9 70.6 2 0 4 95.6 20.6 2 4 9 120.6...
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  • Page 115 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Troubleshooting Section 7 Troubleshooting Problem: D waves in the image but not in the laminate Cause: Excessive roller pressure. WARNING Do not wear ties, loose fitting clothes 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 116 Troubleshooting Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Hints: • Check the roll pressure • Check the main roll nip settings • Check the pull roll nip settings Problem: Straight waves in the output Cause: Excessive heat at the nip rollers Hints: •...
  • Page 117 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Troubleshooting Hints: • Check for insufficient main roller pressure • Check for insufficient pull roller pressure bubble • Check the main roller nip settings • Check the pull roller nip settings bubble bubble bubble...
  • Page 118 Troubleshooting Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Problem: Coiling or curling of encapsulated images 7.2 Output problems Cause: • Excessive upper film tension Following is a list of common film problems you • Excessive lower film tension may encounter. Film problems are separate from wave problems.
  • Page 119 You may do this by dialing 1 ( 800 ) 790 - 7787. position. This will connect you with GBC National Service dispatch. • Ensure that the plug is fully seated in the You will be required to give the serial number of your receptacle.
  • Page 120 Troubleshooting Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual c) Remove the pressure plate. 7.3.2 Clearing a jam Film jams ( wrap-ups ) may occur if the film is INFORMATION loaded backwards or if the area at which film exits the laminator is blocked. The film, when jammed, wraps Locator latches on the pressure plate are around the main rollers or pull rollers.
  • Page 121 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Troubleshooting Bond strength i) Press and hold while guiding the web R E V E R S E out of the nip rollers. Refers to one of three conditions; 1) the anchor strength of adhesive to laminate substrate, 2) the anchor...
  • Page 122 Troubleshooting Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Encapsulation Heat platens When an image is completely encased in laminating The heating component between the nip roller and film, it is encapsulated. the Teflon roller. This is also known as a heat shoe.
  • Page 123 • Adjust the nip if needed. ( Performed by a qualified Service Technician ) • Check the chain tension. GBC offers Cleaning kits ( P/N 1711515 ) as ( Performed by a qualified Service well as Extended Maintenance Agreements. Technician ) •...
  • Page 124 Maintenance Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Semi-Annual CAUTION • Lubricate the chains, and gears. ( Performed by a qualified Service Never clean the rollers with sharp or Technician ) pointed objects. You may put • Check wire termination tightness.
  • Page 125 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Maintenance b) Ensure no E-STOP is depressed and all safety Tools required latches are in the fully locked position. • Damp cloth ( Use water only to dampen the cloth ) • Rubber cement eraser...
  • Page 126 Maintenance Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual e) Set the motor speed adjust to “1”. Removing adhesive build up MOTOR SPEED a) Raise the upper main roller. REVERSE O F F b) Press under motor speed. O F F f) Press under motor speed.
  • Page 127 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Maintenance d) Use the 3M™ Scotchbrite™ pad to clean the f) Replace the feed table and lower the front safety adheisive off of the top Teflon roller, the two shield. heat platens and the bottom teflon roller.
  • Page 128 Maintenance Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Cleaning the beads of INFORMATION adhesives, dust and dirt Locator latches on the pressure plate are not associated with an interlock switch. The laminator can operate without the pressure plate installed. a) Press on all temperature controls.
  • Page 129 Explorer 107 Operation and Maintenance Manual Maintenance i) Replace the feed table, pressure plate and front safety shield. ELECTRICAL S H O C K Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners on the laminator. Do not spill liquid of any kind on the laminator.
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