Removing The Web - GBC 54C Installation & Operation Manual

CAUTION: Be careful to not cut the rollers.
4. Carefully cut the remaining top film between the
idler bar and the Main Roller (1).
5. Carefully cut the film web between the lower film
supply and the idler bar (2).
6. Do not allow the adhesive side of the film to
contact the Main Rollers.
7. Replace both the top and bottom rolls of film
with new rolls.
Ensure the adhesive side is facing out.
8. Pull the bottom media around the idler bars,
with the exception of PSA mounting adhesives
without a release liner, and attach to the existing
web.
9. Web the top roll of film under the idler bar and
tack the roll of film to the upper rewind tube.
10. Carefully cut the film without cutting the release
liner.
11. Attach the film to the existing web on the Main
Rollers.
Make sure to carefully align the edges of the
films before tacking them together.
REWINDER
MAIN
ROLLER
MAIN
ROLLER
IDLER
Printed Media or Mount Adhesive
Figure 39. New films tacked to old films diagram.
12. Replace the Feed Table and install the Pressure
Plate.
13. Use the Footswitch to advance the film into the
Main Rollers.
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SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions
PSA LAMINATE
IDLER
14. Observe the film being pulled through the
laminator to assure that the remaining film
and the new film are advancing concurrently.
Any separation between the films will require
stopping the motor immediately and the situation
corrected.
15. Release the Footswitch once the newly threaded
film has completely exited the Pull Rollers.
16. Check the film alignment and adjust the tension
if needed.
See the "Film Alignment" section.
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Remove the film when changing film types, widths,
cleaning the rollers, or are finished using the
laminator.
Caution: Press STOP to ensure the machine is not
running.
To remove the web:
1. Press STOP.
2. Remove the Pressure Plate.
Refer to the "Removing the Pressure Plate"
section.
3. Remove the Feed Table.
Refer to the "Feed Table"
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.
4. Using a sharp knife, cut the output from the web
(1).
CAUTION: Be careful to not cut the rollers.
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