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The information in this publication is provided for reference and is believed to be accurate and complete. Ibico 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 merchantability for any particular use.
3.0 Specifications 3.1 Film capacity 3.2 Operating speed 3.3 Weight 3.4 Electrical requirements 3.5 Dimensions Figure 3.5.1 Patriot 25E 4.0 Installation 4.1 Setting up the laminator 4.2 Know your laminator 5.0 Operations 5.1 Components on the laminator 5.2 Control panel Figure 5.2.1 Control panel...
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Patriot 25E Operations Manual 8.0 Recommended spares 8.1 Spare parts list 9.0 Illustrated parts 9.1 Parts list 9.2 Illustrations P25E-001 Slitter assembly P25E-002 Covers and table assembly P25E-003Control panel assembly P25E-004 Cover and film shaft assembly P25E-005 Frame assembly P25E-006 Control side assembly...
1.2 General rules of safety Your safety, as well as the safety of others, is important to Ibico. This section contains important safety information which must be adhered to while operating, cleaning and performing basic maintenance in and around the machine.
Patriot 25E Operations Manual 1.3 Labels WARNING: Never use this machine for any other Refer to Figure 1.3.1 Label locations purpose than its intended design and function. Safety warning labels are placed at various locations on the laminator. Do not remove any of these labels. They are place for your safety as well as the safety of those working around you.
Operations Manual Patriot 25E Sharp knife Pinch point – The safety label below means that you could cut yourself – The safety label below means use extreme caution when if you are not careful. placing your hands in the proximity of the pull rollers nip.
PRIMARILY CAUSED BY ITS NEGLIGENCE), LOSS OF PROFIT OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT IBICO warrants the equipment to be free from defects in OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE material and workmanship for a period of 90 days for EQUIPMENT.
Any specification not provided must be requested from Ibico. 3.5 Dimensions (L x W x H) Refer to Figure 3.5.1 Patriot 25E for an illustration. 3.1 Film capacity 21 x 32.5 x 12 inches Width - 27 inches (68 cm) (53 x 83 x 31 cm) Gauge - 1.5, &...
Avoid positioning the laminator in the direct path of forced heated or cooling air. 4.1 Setting up the laminator Place the Patriot 25E on a stable flat surface capable INFORMATION: This effects the performance of of supporting at least 95 lbs. (45kgs).
Patriot 25E Operations Manual 4.2 Know your laminator This section will assist you in understanding what and where items are when referred to in this manual. Rear Drive side Control Front side Cabinets Feed guide Table Control interlock Safety panel...
Operations Manual Patriot 25E (5) FEED GUIDE: The feed guide permits alignment of 5.0 Operation the item(s) to be laminated and is used to keep longer items straight. This section covers the components of the The feed guide may also be used to feed smaller items...
Operations Manual Patriot 25E 5.2 Control panel Figure 5.2.1 Control panel Refer to Figure 5.2.1 (1) POWER: This light illuminates when power to the laminator is “ON”. If this lamp is not lit, no power to the laminator is being supplied.
Operations Manual Patriot 25E 5.6 Adjusting film tension Rotate the roll of film until the lever engages the internal mechanism. Proper film tension, known as brake tension, is the minimum amount of tension required to eliminate wrinkles Rotate the roll of film clockwise to increase tension in the finished item.
The Patriot 25E will accommodate rolls of film on a 1 in. (2.54 cm) and 2-1/4 in (5.72 cm) cores. This section covers how to load and thread film and start an application.
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Patriot 25E Operations Manual Move the lower idler into the locked position. Slide the threading card ( a piece of heavy stock paper, card board or similar product) between the feed table and the film resting on the feed table. Push the threading card into the nip of the heat rollers.
Operations Manual Patriot 25E 6.2 Starting an application Position the item(s) on the feed table to be laminated. Ensure the rear slitter is completely to one side on the laminator. CAUTION: Ensure the safety shield is in the fully closed position and the feed table is properly installed with the table interlock latch in position.
Patriot 25E Operations Manual 6.3 Speed guide The following chart provides general guidelines for proper speed settings to use on certain materials and laminating film combinations. INFORMATION: Different settings may become necessary as the warm up time, lamination time and materials change.
Operations Manual Patriot 25E 6.4 Helpful hints 6.5 Important points to remember Good consistent lamination is a result of combining proper heat, speed, tension and dwell time. Dwell time is the amount of time the material to be laminated is compressed...
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Patriot 25E Operations Manual CAUTION: Do not stop the laminator before an item has completely exited the pull rollers. Even a momentary stop will cause a dwell line (heat line) on the laminated item. INFORMATION: Wrinkles may result if an attempt is made to reposition an item once it has entered the nip of the heat rollers.
INFORMATION: Improper maintenance can result contact with the rollers can burn you! in poor output quality. IBICO offers Cleaning kits ( P/N 1711515 ) as well as CAUTION: Hardened adhesive deposits on the Extended Maintenance Agreements. rollers can cause damage to the rollers. Rotate the rollers at the lowest speed setting on the control panel.
Patriot 25E Operations Manual 7.3 Troubleshooting WARNING: Never clean the rollers with sharp or As an operator, you can perform some basic pointed objects. troubleshooting before contacting your local service representative. Remove the film from the laminator. Preheat the laminator until the READY indicator illuminates.
Operations Manual Patriot 25E Figure 7.3.1 Troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible cause Corrective action • Laminator not connected to the Insert attachment plug into receptacle. POWER lamp does electrical supply. not illuminate when ON/ OFF isin the ON position. Circuit breaker open.
Operations Manual Patriot 25E The parts list is in muneric order. The parts illustration are 9.0 Illustrated Parts in assembly order. If a part you rquire does not exist in the parts list or in the parts illustration section, contact you local service representative for assistance.
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Patriot 25E Operations Manual Part # Item Description Unit 604036135 Rear cover (UP) 604036136 Rear cover (LOW) 604036137 Roller cover cap 604036138 Front table 604037011 H/R roller hook 604037021 1 in. core grippers 607040556 H/ roller 607040561 P/ roller 6090202...
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Operations Manual Patriot 25E Part # Item Description Unit 701104803 T/S truss head 2 class T3.0 TH 701106603 Set screw hexagon socket 701110101 701110104 703010111 Rubber foot 703010211 Wire protection ring 703010332 Holder 703020243 Control panel 703020581 PC control key...
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DIM. AS 4151 Anderson Road, DeForest, WI 53532 FINISH TOL. SHOWN TO BE TITLE : + 1/64 Assembly, Slitter + .050 Patriot 25E + .010 DRAWN BY : DATE : DWG SCALE : DWG : + .020 ANGLES + 1D 07/01/02...
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4151 Anderson Road, DeForest, WI 53532 DIM. AS TOL. FINISH SHOWN TO BE TITLE : + 1/64 Assembly, Covers and Table + .050 Patriot 25E + .010 DATE : DRAWN BY : DWG SCALE : DWG : + .020 ANGLES + 1D 07/01/02...
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4151 Anderson Road, DeForest, WI 53532 DIM. AS FINISH TOL. SHOWN TO BE TITLE : + 1/64 Assembly, Control Panel + .050 Patriot 25E + .010 DATE : DRAWN BY : DWG SCALE : DWG : + .020 ANGLES + 1D 07/01/02...
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4151 Anderson Road, DeForest, WI 53532 DIM. AS TOL. FINISH SHOWN TO BE TITLE : + 1/64 Assembly, Cover And Film Shaft + .050 Patriot 25E + .010 DATE : DRAWN BY : DWG SCALE : DWG : + .020 ANGLES + 1D 07/01/02...
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4151 Anderson Road, DeForest, WI 53532 DIM. AS TOL. FINISH SHOWN TO BE TITLE : + 1/64 Assembly, frame + .050 Patriot 25E + .010 DATE : DRAWN BY : DWG : DWG SCALE : + .020 ANGLES + 1D 07/01/02...
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P R O P R IE T A R Y (2 ) 60 12 50 12 3 G B C P R O - T E C H C L A IM S P R O P R IE T A R Y R IG H T S T O T H E M A T E R IA L D IS C L O S E D O N T H IS D R A W IN G .
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DIM. AS TOL. FINISH SHOWN TO BE Heater TITLE : (1) 704150107 + 1/64 Assembly, rollers and heaters + .050 Patriot 25E Thermostat + .010 DATE : DRAWN BY : DWG SCALE : DWG : + .020 ANGLES + 1D 07/01/02...
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4151 Anderson Road, DeForest, WI 53532 DIM. AS TOL. FINISH SHOWN TO BE TITLE : + 1/64 Assembly, drive side + .050 Patriot 25E + .010 DATE : DRAWN BY : DWG SCALE : DWG : + .020 ANGLES + 1D 07/01/02...
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4151 Anderson Road, DeForest, WI 53532 DIM. AS TOL. FINISH SHOWN TO BE TITLE : + 1/64 Assembly, Latch + .050 Patriot 25E + .010 DATE : DRAWN BY : DWG SCALE : DWG : + .020 ANGLES + 1D 07/01/02...
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GBC PRO-TECH CLAIMS PROPRIETARY RIGHTS TO THE MATERIAL DISCLOSED ON THIS DRAWING. IT IS ISSUED IN CONFIDENCE FOR ENGINEERING INFORMATION ONLY AND SHALL NOT BE REPRODUCED, PATRIOT 25E WIRE DIAGRAM(120/60) 2 TOP IR SENSOR COPIED OR DISCLOSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, OR USED FOR...
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NOTE: The Patriot 25E and the Ultima 65-1 use the same Main P.C. Board. The triac that comes with this kit is not used on the Patriot 25E. It can be used with the Ultima 65-1. Patriot laminators manufactured with (S/N#SL) and above will use the ROHS compliant Main P.C.
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