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Gfp 220C
February 2024
OPERATING MANUAL Gfp 220C
Please read this manual carefully before operating!
Unpacking, assembly, and operating videos are available at
www.gfpartnersllc.com
Do NOT make changes to or reproduce this manual without express written consent from Gfp
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  • Page 1 Gfp 220C February 2024 OPERATING MANUAL Gfp 220C Please read this manual carefully before operating! Unpacking, assembly, and operating videos are available at www.gfpartnersllc.com Do NOT make changes to or reproduce this manual without express written consent from Gfp...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Gfp 220C February 2024 Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................2 Introduction ............................ 4 Important Safety Instructions ......................5 Installation Safeguards ........................6 Regulatory Compliance Statements ....................7 General Safeguards ........................9 Operating Conditions ........................10 System Components ........................11 Control Panel ..........................
  • Page 3 Gfp 220C February 2024 16. Specifications ..........................24 17. Warranty ............................25...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    February 2024 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Gfp 220C 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 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Gfp 220C February 2024 Important Safety Instructions In this operating manual you will find important safety messages regarding the product. Read these instructions carefully, failure to comply with the following safety procedures could result in serious injury. WARNING Do not attempt to service or repair the laminator.
  • Page 6: Installation Safeguards

    Gfp 220C February 2024 Installation Safeguards • Shipping damage should be brought to the immediate attention of the delivering carrier. • Avoid locating the laminator near sources of heat or cold. Avoid locating the laminator in the direct path of forced, heated or cooled air.
  • Page 7: Regulatory Compliance Statements

    Gfp 220C February 2024 Regulatory Compliance Statements cTUVus Certification This test mark, also referred to as the "cTUVus mark", serves as proof of compliance with US national standards from UL adopted by OSHA and the Canadian national standards of CSA adopted by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC).
  • Page 8 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian, CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B), interference- causing equipment regulation. Changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Gfp, may void the user's authority granted by the FCC and/or by Industry Canada to operate the equipment...
  • Page 9: General Safeguards

    Gfp 220C February 2024 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 10: Operating Conditions

    Gfp 220C February 2024 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 11: System Components

    Gfp 220C February 2024 System Components 1. Lower brake assembly 11. Liner rewind 2. Lower unwind 12. Upper supply shaft 3. Front support bar 13. Right side cabinet 4. Feed tray 14. Roller pressure adjustment 5. Nip safety guard 15. Upper brake assembly 6.
  • Page 12: Control Panel

    Gfp 220C February 2024 Control Panel 220C Run/ foot pedal switch 2. Speed Adjustment 3. Forward/ reverse switch Note: The machine does not have continuous reverse. Reverse can only operate using the foot pedal.
  • Page 13: Packing List

    Gfp 220C February 2024 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 Part Quantity Part Quantity...
  • Page 14: Installation

    Gfp 220C February 2024 10. Installation Unbox machine. A. Carefully open laminator box B. With two people carefully lift machine from the bottom and place on a table able to support 95lbs. Attach bottom supply brackets and insert supply shaft.
  • Page 15: Assemble Optional Stand

    Gfp 220C February 2024 Assemble optional Stand. A. Bolt cross members to stand legs using 8 – 8mmx80 bolts. B. Each bolt takes a lock washer and flat washer. Flat washer against the stand. C. Start all bolts before tightening.
  • Page 16: Operation

    Gfp 220C February 2024 11. Operation Loading Film. A. Turn lock collars and remove upper supply shaft from machine. B. Slide a new roll of material onto the supply shaft. C. Position the material roll in the middle of the shaft using a tape measure.
  • Page 17: Loading Bottom Media Or Kraft Paper

    Gfp 220C February 2024 Loading bottom media or Kraft paper. A. Turn the lock collars and remove the lower supply shaft from machine. B. Slide a new roll of material onto the supply shaft. C. Position the material roll in the middle of the shaft using a tape measure.
  • Page 18 Gfp 220C February 2024 H. Raise the feed tray assembly. I. Bring the bottom mounting adhesive or media web up and tack to the exposed film web adhesive. J. Lower the feed tray assembly. K. Use foot pedal to advance both webs until cleared of the nip rollers.
  • Page 19: Setting Roller Pressure

    C. Too much nip pressure will wrinkle the output. Bring the nip roller down to just touch the film, then a slight increase in pressure D. When using the 220C use just enough pressure to smoothly apply the film. Pressure hand wheel 12.
  • Page 20: Multiple Sheets Using Kraft Paper From A Roll

    Gfp 220C February 2024 Multiple Sheets using Kraft paper from a roll. A. Load a roll of laminating film on the top unwind supply shaft(see Loading film section B. Turn the pressure-adjusting hand-wheel to raise the upper roller. C. Select a piece of Gatorboard or other PVC mounting board the width of the film web to use as a sled under the print to be laminated.
  • Page 21: Mounting

    Gfp 220C February 2024 13. Mounting Pre-coating mounting boards A. Load a roll of mounting adhesive on the top roller (see loading film section 11) B. Insert leader board the same thickness as the board to be coated and the width of the mounting adhesive, between the nip rollers and lower the top roller until it touches the board.
  • Page 22: General Maintenance

    February 2024 14. General Maintenance Your Gfp laminator needs very little maintenance on a yearly basis. Turn off and unplug your laminator before opening the cabinets. Suggested maintenance: Rollers: Clean the rollers with a damp, lint-free cloth daily or before each job. You can use Isopropyl alcohol if necessary to remove any adhesive build up.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Gfp 220C February 2024 15. 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 24 Gfp 220C February 2024 16. Specifications Description 220 C Laminating Width 20” Roller Diameter 2.5” Roller Gap 1/2” Laminating Speed 11.5 Ft/min Unwinds Top and bottom Auto Grip Film core size 3” Liner take up Direct drive Pressure adjustment Single Hand wheel...
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 Gfp 220C February 2024...

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