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Gfp 300 Series
June 2023
OPERATING MANUAL Gfp 300TH Series
Please read this manual carefully before operating!
Unpacking, assembly, and operating videos are available at
www.gfpartnersllc.com
355TH beginning with S/N 1905355TH069
363TH beginning with S/N 1903363TH043
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  • Page 1 Gfp 300 Series June 2023 OPERATING MANUAL Gfp 300TH Series Please read this manual carefully before operating! Unpacking, assembly, and operating videos are available at www.gfpartnersllc.com 355TH beginning with S/N 1905355TH069 363TH beginning with S/N 1903363TH043...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Gfp 300 Series June 2023 Table of Contents Contents Page Introduction ………………………………………………………..….. Important Safety Instructions…………………………………….…… Installation Safeguards ….…………………………………………..Regulatory Compliance Statement…….………………………….…… General Safeguards…………………………………………………… Operating Conditions……. …………………………………………… System Components…… ……………………………………….……. Control Panel….. ……………………………………………………. Packing List ….……………………………………………………..Installation A. Uncrate the machine………………………………………….…...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    June 2023 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing a Gfp 300 Series 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...
  • Page 4: Regulatory Compliance Statement

    Gfp 300 Series June 2023 Ensure that the voltages of the power supply you are using match the rated working voltages • before operations. Do not use incorrect power supply Do not use damaged wires or sockets. If abnormal conditions occur, switch off the power •...
  • Page 5 Gfp 300 Series June 2023 —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 6: Operating Conditions

    Gfp 300 Series June 2023 6. Operating Conditions • Place machine on level surface • 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.
  • Page 7: System Components

    Gfp 300 Series June 2023 7. System Components 1. Left Cabinet 2. Pressure Adjustment linkage shaft 3. Top Rubber Roller 4. Bottom Rubber Roller 5. Right Cabinet 6. Roller gap adjustment Hand Wheel 7. Power Switch 8. Stand 9. Top supply shaft 10.
  • Page 8: Control Panel

    Gfp 300 Series June 2023 8. Control Panel 1. POWER on indicator HOT Lamination indicator 2. Temperature adjustment Flashing = warming up / Solid on = Ready 3. RUN/FOOT pedal switch 6. Speed adjustment 4. FORWARD/ REVERSE switch 7. COLD/ HOT on switch Note: 1.
  • Page 9: Packing List

    Gfp 300 Series June 2023 9. Packing List 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. Main Machine Crate Part Quantity...
  • Page 10: Installation

    Gfp 300 Series June 2023 10. Installation 10A. Uncrate the machine 1. Remove screws holding the top cover to the crate side panels (figure 1) 2. Lift off the crate top and remove the supporting cross members from the crate side panels (figure 2)
  • Page 11: Remove Stand Cross Members

    Gfp 300 Series June 2023 3. Remove screws holding all 4 side panels to the skid (figure 3) 4. Remove the stand side frames from the crate side panel (figure 4) Stand side frames 10B. Remove stand cross members from machine skid 1.
  • Page 12: Assemble Machine Stand

    Gfp 300 Series June 2023 10C. Assemble machine stand 1. Locking casters are used toward the front of the machine 2. Start all screws by hand before tightening 3. Each screw takes a flat washer and lock washer – Flat washer against the stand.
  • Page 13: Set Machine On Stand

    Gfp 300 Series June 2023 10D. Set machine on stand 1. Remove machine from the crate base 2. Lift machine onto support stand (Note locking casters are toward the front of the machine) Locking casters Heavy! Handle with care!! Warning: when moving the machine, lift by using the hand lift openings on the front and rear panels.
  • Page 14: Bolt Machine To Stand

    Gfp 300 Series June 2023 10E. Bolt Machine to Stand 1. Secure machine to stand from underside of each side frame using (2) chrome stand locking screws on each side of stand Stand Locking screw Stand Locking screw 11. Additional Installation items 1.
  • Page 15: Remove Upper Supply And Rewind Shafts

    Gfp 300 Series June 2023 12. Loading upper shafts 12A. Remove upper supply and rewind shafts 1. Remove and load the upper shafts from the rear of the machine 2. Rotate the locking outer sleeves on both sides in the direction of the...
  • Page 16: Loading Film And Rewind Shafts

    Gfp 300 Series June 2023 12B. Loading film and rewind shafts 3. Cardboard core is used on upper rewind shaft to rewind film liner 4. Slide the new top supply roll onto the supply shaft i. If using Liner-in film, the web should come off the bottom of the...
  • Page 17: Loading Bottom Supply Shaft

    Gfp 300 Series June 2023 13. Loading Bottom Supply shaft 1. Remove bottom supply shaft and slide the new roll on a. Position the supply roll using the same number position used on the top supply roll in section #11B to align the top and bottom rolls.
  • Page 18: Threading Film

    Gfp 300 Series June 2023 14. Threading Film 1. Turn the pressure-adjusting hand-wheel to lift the upper rubber roller. 2. Pass the top film web under the idler bar and down in front of the roller 3. Separate 1” of paper liner from the film web, attach film web to a leader board the width of the film roll and insert leader board into the rollers 4.
  • Page 19: Adjusting Brake/Clutch Tensions

    Gfp 300 Series June 2023 15. Adjusting Brake/Clutch Tensions 1. Supply roll brake tension adjustment a. Top supply roll brake adjustment knob is #1 below b. Bottom supply roll brake adjustment knob is #2 below c. Rotate adjustment knob clockwise...
  • Page 20: Operation

    Gfp 300 Series June 2023 16. Operation 1. Plug power cord into a proper receptacle Connect the attachment plug provided with the laminator to a suitably • grounded outlet only. This machine must have reliable earth wire to ensure the safety of the machine during operations •...
  • Page 21: Laminating

    Gfp 300 Series June 2023 18. Laminating Note: It is hard to remove film adhesive once it gets onto the rubber rollers. When laminating, always use materials the same width as the film roll. If your sheets are narrower than the film roll, use a laminating sled or Kraft paper roll on the bottom to keep the film adhesive from sticking to the bottom rubber roller of the machine.
  • Page 22 Gfp 300 Series June 2023 18 C. Media from a roll • Load a roll of laminating film on the top unwind Supply Shaft (see Loading upper shafts section 11) • Load a roll of printed media on the bottom, front unwind Supply shaft, unwinding from the TOP of the roll •...
  • Page 23: Mounting

    Gfp 300 Series June 2023 19. Mounting 19A. Pre-coating mounting boards • Load a roll of mounting adhesive on the top roller (see Loading upper shafts section 11) • Insert leader board the same thickness as the board to be coated and the...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Gfp 300 Series June 2023 20. Troubleshooting Problems Causes Solutions 1. No power supply 1. Plug in power cord 2. Main power switch is OFF 2. Place power switch to ON Machine does not turn on 3. Circuit breaker has tripped 3.
  • Page 25: Specifications

    Gfp 300 Series June 2023 21. Specifications Description 355TH 363TH Laminating Width 55” 63” Roller Diameter 5” 5” Roller Gap 1” 1” Rear rewind Chain drive Chain drive Max Temperature 140° F 140° F Laminating Speed 0- 20 Ft/min 0- 20 Ft/min...
  • Page 26: Warranty

    Gfp’s option, replaced without charge. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. This warranty is the only warranty made by Gfp and cannot be modified or amended. Gfp’s sole and exclusive liability and the customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be, at Gfp’s option, to repair or replace any such defective part or product.

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