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- Page 1 SPIRE II Series Laminator Models 54C, 64C INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Document Number: 1723266 Rev. A Do not duplicate without written permission from ACCO Brands.
- Page 2 © 2013 ACCO Brands. All rights reserved. ACCO® is a registered trademark of In USA call 800.772.9281 800.263.1063 Delagación Gustavo A. Madero ACCO Brands. GBC® is a registered trademark of General Binding Corporation. www.gbcconnect.com www.gbccanada.com (55) 15 00-57 00 www.gbc.com.mx 1723266 Rev.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Cautions ..............1-2 6. Operation General ..............1-2 Electrical ..............1-3 Sequence of Operation .......... 6-1 GBC Technical Service .......... 1-3 Loading Film ............6-2 Safety Label Locations .......... 1-4 Loading Films For the First Time ....... 6-2 Webbing the Machine ..........6-3 2. - Page 4 SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Page iii...
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Page 5: Safety
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions 1. s aFety Your safety, as well as the safety of others is WARNING This safety notice means that important. Before you install or use the machine, your fingers and hands could MUCHO read and follow all the safety notices carefully in be trapped and crushed in the... -
Page 6: Cautions
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Before you operate WarnInGs this machine, it is important that you • Do not attempt to service or repair the read and understand laminator. the entire contents of • Do not open the laminator. There are no these instructions and serviceable parts inside. -
Page 7: Electrical
1-800-723-4000 Disconnect the plug from the receptacle and contact your dealer or distributor, or GBC Technical Service at 1-800-723-4000, when one or more of the anada following has occurred. Ontario and Quebec – 1-800-268-3310 All other Provinces –... -
Page 8: Safety Label Locations
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions aFety aBel ocatIons On back On back CRUSH HAZARD Keep Hands and clothing away from rollers. Stop the machine and raise the top roller before cleaning. RISQUE DE BROYMENT Tenir mains et vêtements a l'écart. -
Page 9: Warranty
For warranty execution, please contact ACCO Brands 1-800-723-4000 or www.gbcconnect.com in the USA 800-263-1063 or www.gbccanada.com in Canada (55) 1500-5578 or www.gbc.com.mx in Mexico Page 2-1... - Page 10 SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Page 2-2...
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Page 11: Specifications
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions 3. s pecIFIcatIons Model Operating Speed Up to 15 fpm (4.6 mpm) Maximum Mounting Main Roller: 1.375 in. (34.9 mm) Max. Thickness 54 in. (137.2 cm) 64 in. (162.6 cm) Maximum Film Width Dimensions (unit only) •... -
Page 12: Fcc Class A Notice
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Fcc c lass otIce odIFIcatIons This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Any modifications made to this device that are not Operation is subject to the following two conditions: approved by ACCO Brands may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC and/or by Industry •... -
Page 13: Installation
Operator Maintenance chapter. Disconnect the plug from the receptacle and contact GBC Technical Service when one or more of the WARNING: A trained GBC Technician MUST following has occurred. install the laminator for the first time. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe bodily •... -
Page 14: Location
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions ocatIon Provide adequate space around the laminator as shown in the illustration. The laminator should be located so that exiting film drops freely to the floor or to a table that is lower than the exit point of the laminator. -
Page 15: Feature Guide
Note: Depending on the model of your Laminator and its version, the photos in this guide may not look like your Laminator. However, the components and functions are the same. Your laminator may not have all the options shown below. For option upgrades, contact your local sales rep or Technical support. Refer to “GBC Technical Service”. Front View... -
Page 16: Emergency Stop Switches
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions autoGrIp merGency WItches ultI haFts and pper dler The 3 inch AUTOGRIP and Multi Core Shafts can be used in all positions as supply or rewind shafts. Rulers in inches and centimeters are incorporated into each AUTOGRIP Shaft. -
Page 17: And B. Main Rollers
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions ollers ressure rank Figure 8. Top and bottom Main Rollers. Figure 9. Gap/Pressure Crank. The Gap/Pressure Crank sets the Main Roller gap. WARNING: Keep your hands and fingers Turn the handle counterclockwise to lower the Main away from the point between the two Main Roller to increase the roller pressure. -
Page 18: Footswitch
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions ootsWItch ultI daptors Multi Core Adaptors grip the media supply tube. The Multi Core Adaptors accommodate 2 through 3 inch diameter cores. Figure 10. Footswitch. The Footswitch allows you to start and stop the laminator while handling the item to be laminated. -
Page 19: Shaft Storage Cradle
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions haFt toraGe radle auGe hoto aFety ensor Figure 14. Shaft Storage Cradle on Back of the Laminator. Use to Shaft Storage Cradles to store shafts that are not in use. Figure 15. Components on right side of Feed Table. a. -
Page 20: Pressure Plate
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Note: The Laminator will operate only when the Feed ressure late Table is properly Installed. However, if the Feed Table The Pressure Plate helps keep prints flat while being is removed, the laminator will only operate when fed into the rollers. -
Page 21: Removing The Feed Table
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions emovInG the aBle WARNING: Removing the Feed Table exposes moving parts. This means you can be harmed when the Feed Table is removed. Make sure to replace the Feed Table when film loading is completed. The Feed Table must be removed to load films. -
Page 22: Tension Adjustment Knobs
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions d. o ensIon dJustment noBs ptIonal oWer eWInd ensIon Turn the knobs clockwise to increase tension and counterclockwise to reduce tension. Use the Optional Lower Rear Rewind Tension knob to adjust the amount of pull on the release liner. Note: AlWAyS RElEASE All TENSION BRAkES, BOTH TOP UNWIND AND REWIND, BEFORE lOADING THE FIlM. -
Page 23: Control Panel
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions c. rev ontrol anel When this button is pressed and held, the rollers will The Control Panel is located on the right side of the rotate at 3 ft. (1 meter) per min. in reverse. Once the machine and controls all operations of the machine. -
Page 24: Power
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions oWer astors Figure 27. Castor and Locking Pad. The swivel Castors allow the laminator to be rolled into position and two of the castors can be locked to prevent movement. Figure 26. Power Panel. Press the ON pad (A) to lock the wheel and Press oWer anel... -
Page 25: Operation
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions 6. o peratIon equence oF peratIon Mode Photo Safety Sensor Safety Eye Blocked Micro-Switch Emergency Stop Clear and No Micro Activated Switch Pressed Switches activated When RUN is pressed, When the Photo Safety When the Micro- When RUN is pressed, Switch a is activated,... -
Page 26: Loading Film
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions IMPORTANT: The top and Lower rolls of laminating oadInG film must be the same width. The SPIRE Series laminator runs poly-in and poly-out Always change the top and Lower supply rolls at the pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) films. -
Page 27: Webbing The Machine
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions 4. Slide the roll of film onto the film shaft, ensuring eBBInG the achIne the adhesive does not make contact with the Prior to webbing the machine, ensure the supply roller. rolls are centered on the shafts. Also make sure to 5. - Page 28 SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Figure 35. Attaching mounting adhesive (on bottom) to the PSA. Figure 33. Separating film from the release liner. 10. Lower the Upper Main Roller just enough to 5. Pull the laminate down, allowing it to drape over make contact with the Bottom Main Roller.
- Page 29 SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions 16. Raise the Upper Main Roller and press the eBBInG Ilm By ackInG Footswitch to smooth out wrinkles in the film. Ilm to xIstInG 17. Install the Pressure Plate. The following describes a method for threading film whereby the existing film on the rollers may be used in place of the threading card to draw the new film through the laminator.
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Page 30: Removing The Web
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions CAUTION: Be careful to not cut the rollers. 14. Observe the film being pulled through the laminator to assure that the remaining film 4. Carefully cut the remaining top film between the and the new film are advancing concurrently. - Page 31 SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Rewinder Rewinder PSA Laminate PSA Laminate Idler Idler Pull Main Main Roller Feed Roller Table Feed Main Main Table Roller Roller Idler Idler Printed media or mount adhesive Printed media or mount adhesive Figure 41.
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Page 32: Clear A Film Jam (Wrap-Up)
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions lear a recoatInG ount oards Film jams (wrap-ups) may occur if the film is loaded Use this process to precoat the front of substrates backwards or if the area at which film exits the with pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA). -
Page 33: Tips
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions ressure ensItIve ecallInG • This process can be performed at any speed. Use this process to apply a laminate and a • Leave small gaps between each substrate as pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) to a graphic at you feed them into the laminator to make it the same time. -
Page 34: Tips
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions • AlWAyS RElEASE All TENSION BRAkES, 5. Using the Footswitch, feed the board into the BOTH UPPER UNWIND AND REWIND, rollers to the point where the liner separates from BEFORE lOADING THE FIlM. ONCE the decal. -
Page 35: Custom Application Notes
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions 10. Continue until the graphic and substrate exits the ressure ensItIve ountInG rollers. recoat ront Use this process to mount a graphic to a precoated substrate. • For larger graphics, a second person at the back of the laminator can help apply tension Examples include POP signage, legal graphics, to the graphic. -
Page 36: Tips For Custom Application #2
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Ips For ustom pplIcatIon lIGnment The top and bottom supply rolls must be aligned as closely as possible. Misalignment can cause Supply Rewinder adhesives to stick to the rollers. The 3 inch Extruded Shaft and AUTOGRIP Shafts have rulers incorporated to Idler... -
Page 37: Film Tension
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions ensIon amInatIon uIde Proper film tension, known as brake tension, is the This manual provides general guidelines and is only minimum amount required to eliminate wrinkles in a general reference guide. Different settings may be the finished item. - Page 38 SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Page 6-14...
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Page 39: Operator Maintenance
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions 7. o perator aIntenance spIre s arInG For the erIes leanInG ollers amInator Keeping the rollers clean ensures that your finished items will not be damaged by dirt and adhesives. The only maintenance required by the operator Clean the rollers with a clean, damp lint-free cloth. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions rouBleshootInG Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action LCD does not illuminate Laminator not connected to electrical Insert attachment plug into receptacle. on the control panel when supply. the ON/OFF switch is in the ON position. -
Page 41: Weee Statement
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Weee s tatement At the end of its useful life, your product is considered to be Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). As such, it is important to note that: • WEEE is not to be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. -
Page 42: Glossary Of Terms
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions lossary oF erms The terms listed here appear in this manual or are commonly used in the normal use of laminators. Term Definition Decal Media that has an overlaminate on the front and a mount adhesive on the back. Film Adhesive material that is applied to a substrate or media. -
Page 43: Notes
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions otes Date Note Page 7-5... - Page 44 In USA call 800.772.9281 800.263.1063 México, DF. (55) 1500-5578 www.gbcconnect.com www.gbccanada.com www.gbc.com.mx © 2013 ACCO Brands. All rights reserved. ACCO® is a registered trademark of ACCO Brands. GBC® is a registered trademark of General Binding Corporation. 1723266 Rev. A 2013/12...