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- Page 1 SEAL 18XE Owner’s Operation Manual Important: Read and understand all safety information before operating. SEAL 18XE Liquid Coater...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS......................... 2 INTRODUCTION............................ 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........................ 4 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION ......................5 UNPACKING THE LAMINATOR ..........................5 ROLLER INSTALLATION............................5 PRINT CATCH TRAY INSTALLATION ........................6 NEBULIZER INSTALLATION ........................... 6 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ..........................6 LAMINATOR FEATURES........................ -
Page 3: Introduction
18XE is designed for use with Seal Graphics lacquer only. Use of other If the guidelines for proper care and use of the 18XE manufacturers’ lacquer may damage the machine and are followed, you will be able to depend on many years will void any warranty. -
Page 4: Important Safeguards
INJURY BY HIGH VOLTAGE. when handling chemicals. ONLY AUTHORIZED MAINTENANCE To obtain MSDS Sheets for any Seal Graphics products, OR SERVICE TECHNICIANS SHOULD contact Seal Graphics Technical Services at (410) 379- ATTEMPT REPAIR OF THIS AREA. 5688 or (800) 490-4232. -
Page 5: Setup And Installation
Setup and Installation U N PA C K I N G T H E LA M I NA TO R Remove the cardboard box and foam. Place the unit in a well-lit, dust-free area where the floor of the work area is level. -
Page 6: Print Catch Tray Installation
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Nebulizer Electrical Seal Graphics recommends installation of a Ground Connection Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit breaker if operating the laminator near water or in an area of high humidity. The laminator must be installed close to the electrical outlet. -
Page 7: Laminator Features
Drain Valve Tray and Plug Front Control Panel Figure 6: SEAL 18XE Liquid Laminator Features Feature Description Front Control Panel Controls the motor, fans, heaters and humidifier. Rear Control Panel Contains the power switch and laminator fuse (refer to figure 8). -
Page 8: Front Control Panel
Laminator Features F RO N T C O N T RO L PA N E L Figure 7: Front Control Panel RUN Mode When lit, this Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicates In RUN Mode, the motor, fans and heaters are ON. that the amount of distilled water in the humidifier IDLE Mode bottle is running low and needs to be replenished. -
Page 9: Rear Control Panel
Laminator Features If during RUN mode the shutter is rotated from the F/R (Forward/Reverse) open to the closed position, the LED will blink The selected Motor Direction Touch Switch controls indicating the shutter needs to be opened. If the the direction of the feed motor, forward (F) and shutter is not opened within 2 seconds, the machine reverse (R). -
Page 10: Lacquer Container
Laminator Features L A C Q U E R C O N TA IN E R on the top left and right hand side of the lacquer container. See the section on “Roller Height Adjustment.” The purpose of the drain valve, located on the bottom of the lacquer container, is to empty lacquer and wash water from the container at the end of operations. -
Page 11: Humidifier System
Laminator Features humidifier container is filled with 2 H U M I D I F I E R S Y S TE M in. (5 cm) of DISTILLED WATER. Running the nebulizer not in the upright position and without water may damage the unit and will void the warranty. -
Page 12: Shutter Control Lever
Laminator Features BELT ASSEMBLY S H U T T E R CO N T RO L L E V E R The self-contained belt assembly provides movement of the coated images over the air dryer system. The speed at which the images move is controlled using the speed switch on the front control panel. -
Page 13: Materials And Substrates
Materials and Substrates MATERIAL SIZES ADDITIONAL COATS Almost any pliable substrate up to 18 in. (45.7 cm) in width can be coated using the SEAL 18XE 1. Adding additional coats by sending an image Laminator. Exceptions are thin, porous materials such through the laminator several times will: as newspaper and some pretreated surfaces. -
Page 14: Operations
Operations MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE M E A S U R I N G V I S C O S I T Y 1. Immerse the #2 Zahn Cup fully in the lacquer. Prior to operations, check the viscosity or thickness of 2. -
Page 15: Start-Up Procedure
Operations S TA RT- U P P RO C E D U R E 1. Place the nebulizer in the ring in the bottom of the nebulizer container; making sure that it is standing upright. 2. Check the level of water in the humidifier water supply bottle and fill with DISTILLED WATER if necessary. -
Page 16: Scraper Adjustment
Operations S C R A P E R A D J U S T ME N T T E S T P RO C ED U R E 1. Set the transport mode to RUN. 2. Turn the motor speed adjustment knob to “10.” Check the crack between the top metal roller and middle silicone rubber roller for excess lacquer. -
Page 17: Processing Images
Operations P RO C E S S IN G I M A GE S The unit can be run for several days without draining 7. When finished, set the transport mode switch to the lacquer. To accomplish this, a balance must be IDLE and then close the shutter. -
Page 18: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance 11. Run the machine in IDLE for an additional 15-20 minutes while you clean the humidifier container. WEEKLY MAINTENANCE 12. If there is no buildup of lacquer, drain the Both the lacquer container and the humidifier cleaning solution and rinse parts clean. container require a thorough weekly cleaning. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION PROBLEM Pressure not released from rollers after machine was shut Run machine for one or two hours with the pressure Coating is uneven down. The roller has an indentation where the two -or- rollers stayed in contact with one another. Horizontal lines are visible on Horizontal lines may occur for the same reason. -
Page 20: Service & Support
Service & Support TECHNICAL SERVICE SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS For technical assistance, please contact your Seal Service and maintenance must be performed fully in Graphics technical service representative at: accordance with the instructions. Servicing by any (410) 379-5688 or (888) 490-4232. -
Page 21: Technical Specifications
Cleanliness Dirt free, clean environment Each Seal Graphics laminator has an identification label located below the rear control panel. This label indicates the model type, the electrical requirements and the laminator serial number (important for reference if servicing is required). -
Page 22: Spare Parts List
Spare Parts List 88160511……………… BOTTLE WITH FITTING & TUBING 88160512……………… MOTOR WITH BRACKET AND PULLEY 88160513……………… CONTROL BOARD ASSEMBLY 88160514……………… NEBULIZER 88160516………………NEBULIZER – REPLACEMENT DISK ONLY 88175500……………… COLLECTOR TRAY ASSEMBLY 88175501……………… THUMB SCREW ¼-20 - ROLLER ADJUSTMENT 88160522……………… NEBULIZER CONTAINER & FLOAT 88175503………………... -
Page 23: Limited Warranty
Warranty The warranty period and conditions stated in this The warranty ends when: chapter are merely a summary of the general Seal • The periods stated above have expired. warranty conditions. For the exact details on the • The machine changes possession. - Page 24 Seal Graphics. Seal Graphics shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages in connection with, or arising out of the furnishing, performance, or use of this...
- Page 25 (For information and placing orders) Tel: (888) 490-4232 Fax: (410) 579-8959 Note: Seal Graphics recommends that your main power be installed by a licensed electrician in accordance with electrical codes in your area. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Seal Graphics...
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