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- Page 1 Gfp 200 Series December 2017 OPERATING MANUAL Gfp 255C Gfp 263C Please read this manual carefully before operating! Unpacking, assembly, and operating videos are available at www.gfpsmoothstart.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Gfp 200 Series December 2017 Table of Contents Contents Page Introduction …………………………………………………… Important Safety Instructions………………………………….. Installation Safeguards ……………………………………….. General Safeguards……………………………………………. Operating Conditions …………………………………………. System Components ………………………………………….. Control Panel …………………………………………………. Packing List ………………………………………………… .. Installation A. Uncrate the machine……………………………………. 10 B. Remove machine from Skid……………………………. 11 C. -
Page 3: Introduction
December 2017 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing a Gfp 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 4 Gfp 200 Series December 2017 • 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 supply first.
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Page 5: General Safeguards
Gfp 200 Series December 2017 4. 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 6: Operating Conditions
Gfp 200 Series December 2017 5. 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 200 Series December 2017 System Components 1. Top Rubber roller 13. Control panel 2. Left cabinet 14. Right cabinet 3. Emergency stop switch 15. Power cord 4. Left rewind housing 16. Power switch 5. Liner rewind shaft 17. Fuse 6. -
Page 8: Control Panel
Gfp 200 Series December 2017 7. Control Panel 1. Power on indicator Run/ foot pedal switch 2. Speed adjustment Forward/ reverse switch Note: 1. The machine does not have continuous reverse. Reverse can only operate using the pedal switch 2. If the photo-electric eye stops the machine, move operation switch to “Foot” then back to “... -
Page 9: Packing List
Gfp 200 Series December 2017 8.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... -
Page 10: Installation
Gfp 200 Series December 2017 9. Installation A. Uncrate the machine 1. Remove screws holding the top cover to the crate sides 2. Lift crate top off 3. Remove the stand side frames which are bolted to the crate cross members on top of the machine... -
Page 11: Remove Machine From Skid
Gfp 200 Series December 2017 9. B. Remove machine from skid 1. Remove screws and end caps around base of crate sides 2. Lift crate sides off the crate base 3. Remove supply shafts and stand cross members from the crate base by... -
Page 12: Assemble Machine Stand
Gfp 200 Series December 2017 9. C. Assemble machine stand 1. Bolt cross members to stand side frames using (12)- 8mm x 80 Hex screws 2. Each screw takes a flat washer and lock washer – Flat washer against the stand. -
Page 13: Set Machine On Stand
Gfp 200 Series December 2017 9. D. Set machine on stand 1. Remove machine from the crate base 2. Lift machine onto support stand (Note bottom stand extension is to the front of the machine) Hand lift opening Hand lift opening... -
Page 14: Bolt Machine To Stand
Gfp 200 Series December 2017 9 E. Bolt Machine to Stand 1. Secure machine to stand from under the stand using (2) chrome screws on each side of stand 9 F. Attach bottom supply brackets and insert supply shaft 1. Attach Bottom supply brackets to Front of each side cover using (4) -8mm x 20 Hex screws, flat and locking washers 2. -
Page 15: Installing Upper Rewind Housings
Gfp 200 Series December 2017 10. Install upper rewind housings 1. Remove left and right upper rewind housing from accessory box 2. Bolt right upper rewind housing with tension adjustment knobs to inside the right-side frame of machine using (3) Hex 5mm x 12 screws and lock washers (Star washer used where paint is removed) 3. -
Page 16: Installing Upper Shafts
Gfp 200 Series December 2017 12. Install Upper supply shafts 1. Rotate the locking outer sleeves in the direction of the arrow indicated in Figure 1, to their open position aligned with the inner sleeve as in Figure 2. 2. Insert slotted end of each upper shaft into the right shaft housing with tension adjustment knobs and drop shaft into place as in Figure 3. -
Page 17: Loading Bottom Supply Roll
Gfp 200 Series December 2017 13. Loading Bottom Supply roll 1. Loosen the fastening screws on the brake assembly on one side of the round supply shaft, and slide brake assembly off the supply shaft. 2. Slide the new roll onto the supply shaft 3. -
Page 18: Loading Top Supply Roll
Gfp 200 Series December 2017 14. Loading Top Supply roll 1. Slide the top supply roll onto the rear Supply unwind shaft a. If using Liner-in film, the web should come off the bottom of the roll, for Liner-out film the web should come off the top of the roll (see threading diagram in #15) 2. -
Page 19: Threading Film
Gfp 200 Series December 2017 15. Threading Film 1. Turn the pressure-adjusting hand-wheel to lift the upper rubber roller. 2. Pass the film web under the idler bar and down in front of the roller 3. Separate 1” of the 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 20: Operation
3. Too much nip pressure will wrinkle the output. Bring the nip roller down to just touch the image, then a slight increase in pressure 4. When using the 200 series, bring the rollers down only to touch the two webs together. -
Page 21: Laminating
Gfp 200 Series December 2017 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: Multiple Sheets Using A Roll Of Kraft Paper
Gfp 200 Series December 2017 18 B. Multiple sheets using a roll of Kraft paper • Load a roll of laminating film on the top unwind Supply Shaft (see Loading film section 14) • Load a roll of Kraft Paper on the bottom, front unwind Supply shaft, unwinding from the BOTTOM of the roll •... -
Page 23: Mounting
Gfp 200 Series December 2017 19. Mounting 19 A. Pre-coating mounting boards • Load a roll of mounting adhesive on the top roller (see loading film section 14) • Insert leader board the same thickness as the board to be coated and the... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Gfp 200 Series December 2017 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 200 Series December 2017 21. Specifications Description 255 C 263 C 55” 63” Laminating Width 4.5” 4.5” Roller Diameter 1” 1” Roller Gap Laminating Speed 0- 13Ft/min 0- 13Ft/min Unwinds Top and bottom Top and bottom 3” 3” Film core size... -
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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