GBC F-36 Operating And Maintenance Manual

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Page 1 IN G M IS Part Number 930-026 © 1999 GBC Pro-Tech Do not duplicate without written permission IN G M IS IN G M IS -748 -024 Inc. icat ©19 GBC Pro-Tech 4151 Anderson Road De Forest, Wisconsin 53532 Tel: 608-246-8844...
Page 2 The information in this publication is provided for reference and is believed to be accurate and complete. GBC Pro-Tech is not liable for errors in this publication or for incidental or consequential damage in connection with the furnishing or use of the information in this publication, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of fitness or merchantabil- ity for any particular use.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Caution/Warning Label Locations ... 1-4 Preinstallation Checklist... 2-1 Unpacking... 2-3 Setup ... 2-6 Startup ... 2-8 Safety... 3-1 Operator Controls ... 3-2 Front Control Panel... 3-2 Footswitch Operation... 3-3 Setup ... 3-3 Laminator Roll Pressure ... 3-3 Loading the Film ...
Page 4 Thermocouple Positioning and Cleaning... 4-1 Adjusting the Nip ... 4-5 Chain Tensioning ... 4-6 Lubrication ... 4-7 Contacting Technical Support... 4-7 Output Troubleshooting Guide... 4-8 Limited Warranty... 5-1 Exclusions to the Warranty ... 5-1 F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January...
Page 5: Safety
(called the nip) between the two rolls. In addition, the laminating rolls of the F-36 PRO Lami- nator can reach temperatures of over 200 F (100 C). At these temperatures there is a danger of a severe burn if the rolls are touched during set-up, operation or ser- vicing.
Page 6 Figure 1-1: Using the Emergency Stop Buttons Despite the safety features built into the F-36 PRO Laminator, extreme caution must be used when operat- ing or servicing the unit. READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO OPERATE OR SERVICE THE F-36 PRO LAMINATOR.
Page 7 You can be crushed or seriously injured. The F-36 PRO Laminator is a large and heavy piece of equipment. It is necessary to employ LICENSED RIGGERS ONLY to move the machine.
Page 8 WHEN OPERATING OR SERVICING THE LAMI- NATOR AND KNOW HOW TO REACT QUICKLY IN AN EMERGENCY. Posted at various locations on your F-36 PRO Lamina- tor are important safety labels. PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION TO THESE LABELS AT ALL TIMES! Figure 1-2 shows the location of each of these labels.
Page 9 F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual WARNING ACHTUNG MISE EN GARDE IN G M IS 240 VOLTS LEM PRODUCTIONS, INC. DOYLESTOWN PA © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January WARNING ACHTUNG MISE EN GARDE WARNING ACHTUNG MISE EN GARDE IN G M IS...
Page 10 Safety The following are typical safety hazard decals used on GBC Pro-Tech machines, with a brief description (“Mean- ing” column) of each decal. Decal WARNING Moving parts can ACHTUNG crush and cut. MISE EN GARDE Do not operate with guard or door open.
Page 11: Preinstallation Checklist
F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Before an F-36 PRO Laminator can be installed there are a few requirements that must be met. Make certain that each of the requirements listed in the following preinstallation checklist are met before beginning installation.
Page 12 Installation Recommended clearance F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual 4'6" (~1.1m) 3' (~1m) Figure 2-1: Laminator Space Requirements (~3m) 2'2" (~.7m) (~3m) © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January...
Page 13: Unpacking
Bill of Lading. The F-36 PRO Laminator is shipped one of two ways. It is either encased in a wood crate on a skid or in a cardboard box on a skid.
Page 14 You can be crushed or seriously injured. The F-36 PRO Laminator is a large and heavy piece of equipment. It is necessary to employ LICENSED RIGGERS ONLY to move the machine.
Page 15 F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual If the laminator is in a crate: 1. Remove the top of the crate and then the sides in the order shown in Figure 2-4. CAUTION Do not allow the top to fall into the crate. It can damage the laminator.
Page 16: Setup
You can be crushed or seriously injured. The F-36 PRO Laminator is a large and heavy piece of equipment. It is necessary to employ LICENSED RIGGERS ONLY to move the machine.
Page 17 F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual WARNING ALWAYS CHECK THE SENSORS PRIOR TO OPERATION! The sensors must be clean and contact the roll to maintain proper roll operating temperatures. The rolls can overheat and cause a fire or seriously damage the laminator.
Page 18: Startup
Installation The first time the laminator is started and every time it is serviced you should use the following checklist to confirm that the unit is operating properly and that all safety mechanisms are functioning. Startup Checklist Start the laminator and go through the following check- list.
Page 19 (called the nip) between the two rolls. In addition, the laminating rolls of the F-36 PRO Lami- nator can reach temperatures of over 200 F (100 C). At these temperatures there is a danger of a severe burn if the rolls are touched during set-up, operation or ser- vicing.
Page 20: Operator Controls
Operation The operator controls for the F-36 PRO Laminator are located on the front of the unit, to the right of the oper- ator position. The names and functions of these con- trols are as follows: Roll Pressure...
Page 21: Laminator Roll Pressure
Remove Guard Footswitch (variable Figure 3-4: Using the Footswitch Setup of the F-36 PRO Laminator is quick and straight- forward when instructions are followed exactly. To adjust the nip, please see Section 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting. Use only the minimum amount of roll pressure needed to accomplish the task.
Page 22: Heating
Operation The F-36 PRO Laminator is capable of processing a wide range of pressure sensitive and thermal laminates onto an equally wide range of image materials. The pri- mary considerations are: • Laminate adhesives are compatible with image materials.
Page 23: Cooling
This section contains a blank process control chart and diagram for the F-36 PRO Laminator as well as com- pleted charts for the basic operations of the laminator. GBC Pro-Tech laminators respond in a very accurate and repeatable manner.
Page 24 To prevent this problem, a sheet of paper can be used to cover the image during the mounting pro- cess. F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual For this process, the image is first encapsulated and then mounted. 1.
Page 25 F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual 1. Adjust the machine settings as shown in process chart 3-4b. 2. Trim the print to size and trim the board to the size of the print. 3. Insert the board into the nip area and lower the main roll until it contacts.
Page 26 Reinstall the infeed table. 7. Encapsulate the image. F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual It is very important that the F-36 PRO Laminator is shut down in proper manner. If not, the laminating rolls can be damaged or destroyed. CAUTION Failure to follow this procedure can result in damage to the rolls.
Page 27 F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Upper Media Lower Media Top Heater Status Bottom Heater Status Speed Drive Direction Notes __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January MATERIALS Image Media Mounting Substrate LAMINATOR SETTINGS Drive Mode Pull Roll Position Output Cooling...
Page 28 1-2 ft/min Drive Direction Printed Image FALCON Board Notes ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 3-10 F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual One-Pass Mounting and Laminating MATERIALS Image Media Mounting Substrate LAMINATOR SETTINGS Drive Mode Pull Roll Position Output Cooling Main Roll Setting Bond Paper...
Page 29 F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Upper Media Lower Media Top Heater Status ON @ 240 ºF (115 ºC) Bottom Heater Status Speed 2-3 ft/min Drive Direction Printed Image FALCON Board Notes __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January One-Pass Mounting...
Page 30 Bottom Heater Status Speed 4-6 ft/min Drive Direction Release Liner Notes ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 3-12 F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual MATERIALS Image Media Mounting Substrate LAMINATOR SETTINGS Drive Mode Pull Roll Position Output Cooling Main Roll Setting Release Liner Rewind...
Page 31 F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Two Pass Mount and Cold/Pressure Overlaminate, Second Pass Upper Media Lower Media Top Heater Status Bottom Heater Status Speed 2-6 ft/min Drive Direction Notes __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January MATERIALS Image Media...
Page 32 ON @ 230 ºF (110 ºC) Bottom Heater Status Speed 3-4 ft/min Drive Direction Notes ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 3-14 F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual MATERIALS Image Media Mounting Substrate LAMINATOR SETTINGS Drive Mode Pull Roll Position Output Cooling Main Roll Setting Bond Paper...
Page 33 F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Two Pass Mount and Hot Overlaminate, Second Pass Upper Media Lower Media Top Heater Status Bottom Heater Status Speed 2-3 ft/min Drive Direction Notes __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January MATERIALS Image Media...
Page 34 Bottom Heater Status ON @ 230 ºF (110 ºC) Speed 3-6 ft/min Drive Direction Notes ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 3-16 F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Encapsulation MATERIALS Image Media Mounting Substrate LAMINATOR SETTINGS Drive Mode Pull Roll Position Output Cooling Main Roll Setting...
Page 35 • Check wire termination tightness One of the most crucial adjustments to the F-36 PRO Laminator is positioning the thermocouples and mak- ing sure they are clean. There are two thermocouples that control the temperature of the main rolls. If a ther- mocouples loses contact with its roll, the roll can over- heat and be seriously damaged or can even start a fire.
Page 36 You can break the sensor off the base if you do not provide this added support. 5. Replace the thermocouple and tighten the screws. 6. Repeat the procedure for the other thermocouple. F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Use Your Other Hand to Gently Bend Roll ©...
Page 37 F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Tube to Frame Wire to IN G Control M IS Side u rn cl ea ta y rs . C ru ar d g ro e an vi n h in h az ef o...
Page 38 Do NOT pick or pull heat activated adhesive off the rolls when they are cold. You can cause irreparable damage to the laminating rolls. F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual To clean beads of adhesive, dust and dirt from the rolls: 1.
Page 39: Adjusting The Nip
F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual To clean the cabinet and covers: 1. Unplug the laminator to clean the exterior. 2. Using a damp cotton terry cloth (water only), clean the exterior of the laminator. WARNING Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners on the laminator.
Page 40 7. Replace both cabinet covers and reconnect power to the laminator. Adjusting the chain tension on the F-36 PRO Lamina- tor is a simple procedure that keeps the system running smoothly and maximizes the efficiency of the motor.
Page 41 F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Tools required: • " hex wrench • High temperature grease or lithium grease • Grease gun To lubricate the laminator: WARNING Do not lubricate the laminator when it is hot. You can be burned. WARNING Unplug the laminator and lockout power while you are performing this procedure.
Page 42 Problem: Waves on only one side of the output. Hints: • Check nip settings. • Check for even paper tension. F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Problem: D waves in the laminate. Hints: • Increase clutch tension. • Check roll pressures.
Page 43 (90) from the date of delivery to the customer. This warranty is the only warranty made by GBC Pro-Tech and cannot be modified or amended. GBC Pro-Tech’s sole and exclusive liability and the customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this...
Page 45 F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Table 6-1: F-36 PRO Laminator Specifications Characteristic Specifications Dimensions 56" x 31" x 56" (L x D x H) (1.42 x .79 x 1.42m) Weight Uncrated: 300 lbs (136 kg) Crated : 500 lbs (225 kg) Laminating Rolls 42"...
Page 47: Mounting And Laminating (One Pass)
F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Accessory pack 4-5, 4-6 Adjusting bolt Chain Lubrication Tensioning Clutch Common problems Controls Front control panel 1-1, 2-8, 3-1 Emergency stop buttons Encapsulating Encapsulation Environment Film Loading Positioning 2-4, 2-5 Foot bolt 1-1, 1-2, 2-8, 3-1, 4-1, 4-4, 6-1...
Page 48: Procedure
Thermocouple Locations thermocouple 3-6, 3-7 Two-pass mount and laminate Unpacking Cardboard box Crate 1-3, 2-6, 4-5, 4-6 Upper main roll Upper main roll assembly Vacuum table Warnings and cautions Warranty F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January...

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