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640t Laminator INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Document Number: 04048E001 Do not duplicate without written permission.
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GBC and ACCO, reserve the right to make changes to this publication and to the products described in it without notice. Reference in this publication to information or products protected by copyright or patent does not imply or convey any rights or license there under.
640t – Installation and Operating Instructions able of onTenTs 1. Safety Warnings ...1-1 General ...1-1 Electrical ...1-2 2. Warranty Limited 90-Day Warranty ...2-1 For European Union Residents Only ...2-1 3. Specifications Specifications ...3-1 FCC Note ... 3-2 Canada Class A Notice - Avis Canada, Classe A . 3-2 Modifications ...
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This safety alert symbol indicates a potential electrical shock. It warns you to not open the laminator and expose yourself to hazardous voltage. The following warnings are found on the 640t laminator. ADVERTENCIA ATTENTION...
CAUTION: The receptacle must be located near the equipment and easily accessible. Disconnect the attachment plug from the receptacle to which it is connected and keep the power supply cord in your possession while moving the laminator. Page 1-2 640t – Installation and Operating Instructions...
GBC’s obligation under this limited warranty is limited to replacement or repair, at GBC’s option, of any part found defective by GBC without charge for material or labor.
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Current • Power • U.S. Receptacle *NOTE: The 640t laminator has a fixed speed in reverse or when using the foot pedal with the feed table removed. Height Fig. 3-1. 640t Dimensions (Shown in Inches (cm).) 640t 5 inches 3 to 16 fpm (0.8 to 4 m) 3 fpm (0.9 m)*...
(Cet appareil numérique de las Classe A est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Page 3-2 640t – Installation and Operating Instructions odifications Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by General Binding Corporation, an ACCO...
640t – Installation and Operating Instructions 4. i nstallation This chapter describes how to install the machine. There are no operator serviceable parts to the machine other than periodic cleaning. Refer to “7. Operator Maintenance” on page 7-1. WARNING: Do not attempt to service or repair the laminator.
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640t – Installation and Operating Instructions 5. f eature guide This chapter helps you identify the main components of the laminator. Pressure roller Safety sensor Feed table Feed table interlock latch (under table) Bottom supply shaft hafts Fig. 5-2 Take-up and Supply Shafts.
The release liner will be separated and redirected to the Rewinder. Not shown: Lower Idler Bar and Lower Rear Rewind Page 5-2 640t – Installation and Operating Instructions hafts ollers and Fig. 5-4 Upper and Lower Main Rollers and Safety Sensor.
The Emergency Stop Switch is on the left side of the 640t laminator. To engage, press the Emergency Stop Switch and roller movement stops. To disengage, turn the Emergency Stop Switch clockwise once the emergency condition has been resolved.
The Lower Film Tension Knob and Brake allows the operator to increase or decrease the film or media web tension as needed to reduce curl and wrinkles. Page 5-4 640t – Installation and Operating Instructions oller a. m Mounting and Laminating Presets are located on the side cover.
640t – Installation and Operating Instructions edia dapter Fig. 5-9. Media Core Adapter. The Media Core Adapters hold and lock the rolls of film and release liner on the shafts to prevent side to side shifting. Grippers on the Core Adapters ensure proper tension on the film.
• Amps • Watts • Hertz Page 5-6 640t – Installation and Operating Instructions oWer ord and Fig. 5-12. Power Cord and Foot Switch. a. p oWer The Power cord is a 220 VAC, NEMA 6-15P and fits a NEMA 6-15R.
640t – Installation and Operating Instructions ontrol anel Fig. 5-13. Control Panel. A. Ready Indicator The Ready Indicator informs the operator that the machine has reached the desired set temp of the Top Main Roller. B. Temperature Display The Temperature Display shows the Set Temperature of the laminator.
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640t – Installation and Operating Instructions 6. o peration This chapter describes how to use the laminator to: • Operate the machine • Load films (web the machine) • Laminate items • Mount items eneral peration These instructions assume that the films have been loaded.
The 640t laminator runs poly-in and poly-out pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) films. Poly-in means the adhesive side of the film is on the inside of the film roll. Poly-out means the adhesive is on the outside of the film roll.
640t – Installation and Operating Instructions emoving and nstalling the rint lamp The print clamp guides prints into the rollers. It should be removed when mounting items to thicker boards. It also needs to be removed to install films and when cleaning the rollers.
Failure to observe this notice can result in damage to the rollers. Fig. 6-7. Supply Shafts. Page 6-4 640t – Installation and Operating Instructions upply hafts If the unwind/supply shaft (“Fig. 6-7. Unwind/ Supply Shafts.”) is on the machine, grasp the bearing end and lift it out of the cradle (“Fig.
640t – Installation and Operating Instructions To load films onto the supply shafts: If the supply shaft is on the machine, grasp the bearing end and lift it out of the cradle. Then pull the left end out of the brake hub.
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Page 6-6 640t – Installation and Operating Instructions Fig. 6-11. Threading Card Inserted Between Films. Move the roller pressure handle to where it applies pressure to the threading card.
640t – Installation and Operating Instructions oading ilm By acking xisting The following describes a method for loading film whereby the existing film on the rollers may be used in place of the threading card to draw the new film through the laminator.
Place the item to be laminated on the feed table and press RUN or the foot switch. Page 6-8 640t – Installation and Operating Instructions Guide the item into the rollers. Once the item has cleared the back of the machine, release the foot switch or press STOP.
640t – Installation and Operating Instructions After the board has cleared the rollers, release the foot switch or press STOP. ounting hreading ressure (psa) f ensitive dhesive • Use Kraft paper for one-sided lamination. • Refer to “Fig. 6-14. Configurations for Poly-in and Poly-out Films.”...
Shift the roll side to side to ensure that the two measurements are equal. Page 6-10 640t – Installation and Operating Instructions ension Proper film tension, known as brake tension, is the minimum amount required to eliminate wrinkles in the finished item.
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640t – Installation and Operating Instructions Testing the Web After webbing the machine, it is important that the films run straight and evenly. To test the web: Set the roller pressure handle to an appropriate position. Press RUN or the foot switch and run approximately 6 in.
Good, consistent lamination is a result of combining proper tension and roller pressure. • Do not combine thick and thin items at the same time, as this will result in a poor edge seal around the thinner material. Page 6-12 640t – Installation and Operating Instructions...
640t – Installation and Operating Instructions 7. o perator aintenance aring for the The only maintenance required by the operator is to periodically clean the rollers. The following procedure will help keep the rollers free of dirt and adhesive, which has been deposited along the edge of the laminating film.
Laminate improperly loaded. Rollers require cleaning. Laminated item unsuitable for adhesion. Page 7-2 640t – Installation and Operating Instructions Corrective Action Insert attachment plug into receptacle. Reset Circuit Breaker. Unblock infrared eyes. Slide interlock latch all the way to the left into the side frame.
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