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  • Page 1 GBC Aquila Laminator Instruction Manual Provided By http://www.MyBinding.com http://www.MyBindingBlog.com...
  • Page 2 AQUILA LAMINATOR OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL © 2002 GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION. A L L RIGHTS RESERVED. Do not duplicate without written permission. Part number : 930 - ???
  • Page 3 The information in this publication is provided for reference and is believed to be accurate and complete. General Binding Corporation is not liable for errors in this publication or for incidental or consequential damage in connection with the furnishing or use of the i n f o r m a t i o n i n t h i s p u b l i c a t i o n , i n c l u d i n g , b u t n o t l i m i t e d t o , a n y i m p l i e d w a r r a n t y o f f i t n e s s o r merchantability for any particular use.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Operations Manual Aquila Table of contents 1.0 Safety 1.1 Explanation of symbols 1.2 General Rules of safety 1.3 Labels Figure 1.3.1 Safety label placement 2.0 Warranty 2.1 Limited warranty 2.2 Exclusions to the warranty 3.0 Specifications 3.1 Film capacity 3.1 Film core 3.2 Operating speed 3.3 Weight 3.4 Dimensions...
  • Page 5 Aquila Operations Manual 7.0 Maintenance and troubleshooting 7.1 Cabinets, cover and stand 7.2 Clean the rollers 7.3 Troubleshooting Figure 7.3.1 Troubleshooting guide 8.0 Recommended spares 8.1 Spare parts list Page II © 2002 General Binding Corporation...

  • Page 6: Safety

    Operations Manual Aquila 1.0 Safety ELECTRICAL HAZARD: [This symbol is used prior to a step. The information following this symbol is to prevent an electrical shock condition that may be CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate your Aquila caused by an operators action or machine function.] Laminator until you completely read and understand this Operations Manual.
  • Page 7 Aquila Operations Manual WARNING: Never use this machine for any other CAUTION: Do not place the laminator on an purpose than its intended design and function. unstable cart, stand or table. An unstable platform may cause the laminator to fall resulting in serious bodily injury.

  • Page 8: Labels

    Operations Manual Aquila 1.3 Labels Pinch point Safety warning labels are placed at various locations on – The safety label below means use extreme caution when the laminator. Do not remove any of these labels. They placing your hands in the proximity of the pull rollers nip. are placed for your safety as well as the safety of those You should never place your fingers or other items in this working around you.
  • Page 9 Aquila Operations Manual Figure 1.3.1 Safety label placement Use caution in proximity of pull rollers. (1) Between pull rollers and decurling bar MUCHO MUCHO WARNING WAARSCHUWING ENZ ONE WARNUNG CUIDADO CUIDADO Riesgo de Kans op Risque de Electrical shock Pe icolo di Spannungs Uhrend e ektrische choque...

  • Page 10: Warranty

    Operations Manual Aquila 2.0 Warranty PARTICULAR PURPOSE. GBC FILMS GROUP WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY (UNLESS PRIMARILY CAUSED BY ITS NEGLIGENCE), General Binding Corporation warrants the equipment to LOSS OF PROFIT OR OTHER INCIDENTALOR be free from defects in material and workmanship for a CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT period of 90 days for parts and labor from the date of OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE...
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  • Page 12: Specifications

    Operations Manual Aquila 3.0 Specifications 3.5 Electrical requirements This section provides specific information regarding the laminator. Any specification not provided must be requested from GBC. INFORMATION: Refer to the serial plate located on the rear of the laminator for specific electrical 3.1 Film and sheet size ratings applicable to the unit.
  • Page 13 Aquila Operations Manual Figure 3.4.1 Dimensions 36.5 in (94 cm.) 12 in. (31 cm) 23.25 in. (60 cm) Page 3-2 © 2002 General Binding Corporation...

  • Page 14: Installation

    Operations Manual Aquila 4.0 Installation The laminator should be positioned to allow exiting film to drop freely to the floor. The drop rollers should hang over the edge of the table. This section will guide you through the installation process of the laminator.

  • Page 15: Know Your Laminator

    Aquila Operations Manual 4.2 Know your laminator This section will assist you in understanding what and where items are when referred to in the manual. Fan Switch On/Off Power Cord Circuit Breaker Rear Drive Side Control Side Front Decurling Bar Fan Bridge Drop Rollers Drop Roller Pressure Handle...

  • Page 16: Operations

    Operations Manual Aquila 5.0 Operation (4) MAIN ROLLER SAFETY SHIELD: Prevents entanglement, entrapment and inadvertent contact with the heat rollers. This section covers the components of the laminator, the control panel, feed table, supply shaft, film alignment and tension knobs. INFORMATION: The laminator will operate only when the safety shield is located in the fully down 5.1 Components on the laminator...
  • Page 17 Aquila Operations Manual (6) DROP ROLLER SAFETY SHIELD: Prevents entanglement, entrapment and inadvertent contact with the drop rollers. INFORMATION: The laminator will operate only when the feed table is installed and the table interlock latch is properly engaged. CAUTION: Never force the pressure handle down. (10) TABLE INTERLOCK LATCH: Used to lock the If the handle does not move smoothly, contact your feed table into position and activate an interlock switch.
  • Page 18 Operations Manual Aquila (12) MAIN ROLLER: Teflon coated steel tube. Used (15) DECURLING BAR: The curling bar is located in to heat the laminating film and compress the film to the the middle of the machine, just past the pull rolls. Each items being laminated.
  • Page 19 Aquila Operations Manual (18) COREADAPTERS:The film shaft holds the supply roll while the core adapters hold the rolls of film on the shaft. CAUTION: Never force the pressure handle down. If the handle does not move smoothly, contact your Locking collars local service representative.
  • Page 20 Operations Manual Aquila Figure 5.2.1 Control panel PRESET TEMP SPEED (10) (11) MEASURE (12) REVERSE (13) COLD (14) C / F STOP © 2002 General Binding Corporation Page 5-5...

  • Page 21: Control Panel

    Aquila Operations Manual 5.2 Control panel (10) SPEED : When pressed, allows the operator to decrease the speed of the laminator, overriding the preset condition. Refer to Figure 4.2.1 Control panel (11) MEASURE: When pressed, permits the operator (1) READY: Indicates when the laminator has sufficient to read the current temperature of the rollers.

  • Page 22: Feed Table

    Operations Manual Aquila 5.3 Feed table 5.4 Supply shaft To remove To remove Lift the safety shield to its full upright position. Slide the upper shaft to the right from the front operating position. Slide the feed table interlock latch to the right. While pushing in on the supply shaft to the right, remove the left side of the shaft from the brake assembly.

  • Page 23: Film Alignment

    Aquila Operations Manual 5.5 Film alignment 5.6 Tension knobs The film supply shaft come with pre alignment holes on Allows the operator to increase or decrease film web the right side. tension as necessary to reduce curl and wrinkles. Refer to Page 5-3,Adjusting film tension for more information on tension.

  • Page 24: Applications

    Operations Manual Aquila 6.0 Applications Remove the unwind shaft from the laminator. Remove the core adapters from the unwind shaft. The Aquila will accommodate rolls of film on a 1 in. core. This section will describe how to load and thread film and start an application.
  • Page 25 Aquila Operations Manual The film should be center of the heat roller. Once the Slide the threading card ( a piece of heavy stock paper, film is centered, secure in place by tightening the thumb card board or similar product) between the feed table screws on the core adapters.

  • Page 26: Starting An Application

    Operations Manual Aquila 6.2 Starting an application While the threading card is being taken through the rollers, use this time to adjust film tension. CAUTION: Ensure the safety shield is in the fully closed position and the feed table is properly installed with the table interlock latch in position.
  • Page 27 Aquila Operations Manual INFORMATION:When using thermal film, do not begin laminating until the READY indicator illuminates. Normal warm up time is approximately ten minutes. Adjust the feed guide and position the item(s) on the feed table to be laminated. CAUTION: Anything obstructing the path of the film exiting the rear of the laminator may cause a film jam (wrap-up).
  • Page 28 Operations Manual Aquila Figure 6.3.1 Chart for degrees Fahrenheit Film Nap-Lam II Nap-Lam I Hi-Tac Stock guage Preset conditions Settings Settings Temp (F) Speed Temp (F) Speed Temp (F) Speed Bond Bond 10 pt. Board You may have to adjust temperature or speed depending on stock finish, thickness and ink coverage.

  • Page 29: Speed And Temperature Guide

    Aquila Operations Manual 6.3 Speed and temperature guide 6.4 Web diagrams Figure 6.3.1 and Figure 6.3.2 are speed and temperature Use the web diagrams to perform various charts that provide general guidelines for proper heat and applications. speed settings for use on certain materials and laminating film combinations.

  • Page 30: Helpful Hints

    Operations Manual Aquila 6.5 Helpful hints 6.6 Important points to remember Good consistent lamination is a result of combining proper heat, speed, tension and dwell time. Dwell time is the amount of time the material to be laminated is compressed between the heat rollers and is controlled by the speed of WARNING: Do not press RUN until READY has the laminator.
  • Page 31 Aquila Operations Manual CAUTION: Do not stop the laminator before an item has completely exited the pull rollers. Even a momentary stop will cause a dwell line (heat line) on the laminated item. INFORMATION: Wrinkles may result if an attempt is made to reposition an item once it has entered the nip of the heat rollers.

  • Page 32: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Operations Manual Aquila 7.0 Maintenance & 7.1 Cabinets, cover and stand Troubleshooting ELECTRICAL HAZARD: Remove power from the General Binding Corporation laminators require minimal laminator before cleaning. You can be severely maintenance. However, regular maintenance is essential shocked, killed or cause a fire. to keep any piece of precision machinery at peak performance.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Aquila Operations Manual 7.3 Troubleshooting WARNING: Never clean the rollers with sharp or As an operator, you can perform some basic pointed objects. troubleshooting before contacting your local service representative. Remove the film from the laminator. Preheat the laminator until the READY indicator illuminates.
  • Page 34 Operations Manual Aquila Figure 7.3.1 Troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible cause Corrective action •POWER lamp does Laminator not connected to the Insert attachment plug into receptacle. notilluminatewhenON/OFF electrical supply. isin the ON position. • Circuit breaker open. Reset circuit breaker. Heat rollers do not turn. Safety shield in upright position.
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  • Page 36: Recommended Spares

    Operations Manual Aquila 8.0 Recommended spares 8.1 Spare parts list SIde Cover (L): 604022101 Side Cover (R): 604022102 PCB Display: 706011107 Rubber Key: 704090320 Display Panel: 703020203 Display Decal: 802105047 Tension Decal: 803040315 Core Adapters (1 in.): 604037021 Film Shaft: 613030202 Core Adapter Bolt: 613030527...
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