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- Page 1 Gfp 255 C June 2012 OPERATING MANUAL Gfp 255 C Please read this manual carefully before operating! Unpacking, assembly, and operating videos are available at www.gfpsmoothstart.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Gfp 255 C June 2012 Table of Contents Contents Page Introduction …………………………………………………… Important Safety Instructions………………………………….. Installation Safeguards ……………………………………….. General Safeguards……………………………………………. Operating Conditions …………………………………………. System Components ………………………………………….. Control Panel …………………………………………………. Packing List ………………………………………………… .. Installation A. Uncrate the machine……………………………………. 10 B. Remove machine from Skid……………………………. 11 C. -
Page 3: Introduction
June 2012 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing a Gfp laminator. It has been designed and manufactured to provide years of continuous service. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating. Please inspect the box and the laminator for shipping damage. Damage should be brought to the attention of the delivering carrier immediately. -
Page 4: Installation Safeguards
Gfp 255 C June 2012 3. Installation Safeguards • Shipping damage should be brought to the immediate attention of the delivering carrier • Avoid locating the laminator near sources of heat or cold. Avoid locating the laminator in the direct path of forced, heated or cooled air •... -
Page 5: General Safeguards
Gfp 255 C June 2012 4. General Safeguards • Keep hands, long hair, loose clothing, and articles such as neckties away from rollers to avoid entanglement and entrapment. The rollers have pinch points that can trap body parts or clothing and cause serious injury •... -
Page 6: Operating Conditions
Gfp 255 C June 2012 5. Operating Conditions • Place machine on level surface • Environment requirements： Ambient temperature: 50⁰ F - 104⁰ F Humidity：30%—80%；ideal humidity：55% • Due to the static on film rolls, you should try to keep the environment clean. -
Page 7: System Components
Gfp 255 C June 2012 6. System Components Rear panel 1. Top Rubber roller 11. Film supply brake adjustment 2. Left cabinet 12. Roller gap adjustment hand wheel 3. Emergency stop switch 13. Control panel 4. Left rewind housing 14. Right cabinet 5. -
Page 8: Control Panel
Gfp 255 C June 2012 7. Control Panel 1. Power on indicator Run/ foot pedal switch 2. Speed adjustment Forward/ reverse switch Note: 1. The machine does not have continuous reverse. Reverse can only operate using the pedal switch 2. If the photo-electric eye stops the machine, move operation switch to “Foot” then back to “Run”... -
Page 9: Packing List
Gfp 255 C June 2012 8.Packing List Remove all parts from shipping create and boxes. Inspect parts and the machine carefully. Any missing parts should be reported to the shipper upon receipt of shipment. Main Machine Crate Part Quantity Part... -
Page 10: Installation
Gfp 255 C June 2012 9. Installation A. Uncrate the machine 1. Remove screws holding the top cover to the crate sides 2. Lift crate top off 3. Stand side frames are bolted to the crate sides Stand side frames... -
Page 11: Remove Machine From Skid
Gfp 255 C June 2012 9. B. Remove machine from skid 1. Remove screws and end caps around base of crate sides 2. Lift crate sides off the crate base 3. Remove supply shafts and stand cross members from the crate base by... -
Page 12: Assemble Machine Stand
Gfp 255 C June 2012 9. C. Assemble machine stand 1. Bolt cross members to stand side frames using (12)- 8mm x 80 Hex screws 2. Each screw takes a flat washer and lock washer – Flat washer against the stand. -
Page 13: Set Machine On Stand
Gfp 255 C June 2012 9. D. Set machine on stand 1. Remove machine from the crate base 2. Lift machine onto support stand (Note bottom stand extension is to the front of the machine) Hand lift opening Hand lift opening... -
Page 14: Bolt Machine To Stand
Gfp 255 C June 2012 9 E. Bolt Machine to Stand 1. Secure machine to stand from under the stand using (2) 8mm x 50 Hex screws and (2) flat and lock washers 9 F. Attach bottom supply brackets and insert supply shaft 1. -
Page 15: Installing Upper Rewind Housings
Gfp 255 C June 2012 10. Install upper rewind housings 1. Remove left and right upper rewind housing from accessory box 2. Bolt right upper rewind housing with tension adjustment knobs to inside the right side frame of machine using (3) Hex 5mm x 12 screws and lock washers ( Star washer used where paint is removed) 3. -
Page 16: Installing Upper Shaft And Brakes
Gfp 255 C June 2012 12. Install Upper shaft brakes 1. When viewed from the rear, the Core Clips on the TOP of each shaft should point INWARD for liner-in film and OUTWARD for Liner-out film Liner-In Film roll Core clips point inward For Liner-In film 1. -
Page 17: Loading Bottom Supply Roll
Gfp 255 C June 2012 13. Loading Bottom Supply roll 1. Loosen the fastening screws on the brake assembly on one side of the round supply shaft, and slide brake assembly off the supply shaft. 2. Slide the new roll onto the supply shaft 3. -
Page 18: Loading Top Supply Roll
Gfp 255 C June 2012 14. Loading Top Supply roll 1. Slide the top supply roll onto the top, rear Supply unwind shaft a. If using Liner-in film, the web should come off the bottom of the roll, for Liner-out film the web should come off the top of the roll ( see threading diagram in #15) 2. -
Page 19: Threading Film
Gfp 255 C June 2012 15. Threading Film 1. Turn the pressure-adjusting hand-wheel to lift up the upper rubber roller. 2. Pass the film web under the idler bar and down in front of the roller 3. Separate 1” of the paper liner from the film web, attach film web to a leader board the width of the film roll and insert leader board into the rollers 4. -
Page 20: Operation
Gfp 255 C June 2012 16. Operation 1. Plug power cord into a proper receptacle Connect the attachment plug provided with the laminator to a suitably • grounded outlet only. This machine must have reliable earth wire to ensure the safety of the machine during operations •... -
Page 21: Laminating
Gfp 255 C June 2012 18. Laminating ote: It is hard to remove film adhesive once it gets onto the rubber rollers. When laminating, always use materials the same width as the film roll. If your sheets are narrower than the film roll, use a laminating sled or Kraft paper roll on the bottom to keep the film adhesive from sticking to the bottom rubber roller of the machine. -
Page 22: Multiple Sheets Using A Roll Of Kraft Paper
Gfp 255 C June 2012 18 B. Multiple sheets using Kraft paper from all roll • Load a roll of laminating film on the top unwind Supply Shaft ( see Loading film section 14) • Load a roll of Kraft Paper on the bottom, front unwind Supply shaft, unwinding from the BOTTOM of the roll •... -
Page 23: Mounting
Gfp 255 C June 2012 19. Mounting 19 A. Pre-coating mounting boards • Load a roll of mounting adhesive on the top roller ( see loading film section 14) • Insert leader board the same thickness as the board to be coated and the... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Gfp 255 C June 2012 20. Troubleshooting Problems Causes Solutions 1. No power supply 1. Plug in power cord 2. Main power switch is OFF 2. Place power switch to ON Machine does not turn on 3. Circuit breaker has tripped 3. -
Page 25: Specifications
Gfp 255 C June 2012 21. Specifications Description 255 C Laminating Width 55” Roller Diameter 4.5” Roller Gap 1” Laminating Speed 0- 13Ft/min Unwinds Top and bottom Film core size 3” Liner take up Chain drive Pressure adjustment Single Hand wheel... -
Page 26: Warranty
Gfp 400 Series Top Heat Laminators Gfp offers a one (1) year warranty from the date of installation for parts and labor on the Gfp 400 Series Laminators, provided the installation is performed by Gfp. Gfp offers this installation by professional installers at an additional fee. - Page 27 Gfp 255 C June 2012...