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Page 2 - F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual; ii

F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual ii © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January The information in this publication is provided for reference and is believed to be accurateand complete. GBC Pro-Tech is not liable for errors in this publication or for incidental orconsequential damage in connection with the furni...

Page 3 - © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January

F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January iii Caution/Warning Label Locations .................................................................................... 1-4 ! Preinstallation Checklist.......................................................................................

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F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual iv © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January Machine Shutdown .......................................................................................................... 3-8 Procedure ..................................................................................................

Page 6 - Figure 1-1: Using the Emergency Stop Buttons; Power Off

Safety F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual 1-2 © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January Figure 1-1: Using the Emergency Stop Buttons Despite the safety features built into the F-36 PRO Laminator, extreme caution must be used when operat-ing or servicing the unit. READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS BEFORE Y...

Page 10 - Decal

Safety F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual 1-6 © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January The following are typical safety hazard decals used on GBC Pro-Tech machines, with a brief description (“Mean-ing” column) of each decal. WARNING! Moving parts cancrush and cut. Do not operate withguard or door open. WARNING!...

Page 12 - Floor T

Installation F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual 2-2 © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January Figure 2-1: Laminator Space Requirements 4'6" (~1.1m) 2'2"(~.7m) 10' (~3m) 10' (~3m) 3' (~1m) 73" (~1.8m) Floor T rimmer 3' x 6' (~1m x 2m) T able Recommendedclearance

Page 13 - NOTE; WARNING

F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Installation © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January 2-3 , +$ ☞ NOTE ALL SHIPMENTS ARE EX- WORKS. At our dock, title passes to the buyer. Please review your insurance cov-erage prior to shipment, as you are responsible for all subsequent freight charges and risks. Before sign...

Page 14 - roll; CAUTION; A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING

Installation F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual 2-4 © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January Figure 2-3: The Foot Bolts 5. Remove the screws holding the foot pads onto the pallet using the Phillips head screwdriver. 6. Have the laminator lifted off the skid and placed on the floor by licensed riggers. The rigge...

Page 15 - Foot Bolt

F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Installation © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January 2-5 If the laminator is in a crate: 1. Remove the top of the crate and then the sides in the order shown in Figure 2-4. CAUTION Figure 2-4: Removing the Crate 2. Gently unwrap the shrink wrap from around the laminator. CAUT...

Page 17 - Plug the laminator into an approved socket or have; ALWAYS CHECK THE SENSORS PRIOR TO

F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Installation © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January 2-7 WARNING 7. Plug the laminator into an approved socket or have a certified electrician wire the laminator directly to a power source.The laminator requires 30A single phase service and a power receptacle that accepts a 3...

Page 18 - s should stop. Replace the guard so; s should stop turning.

Installation F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual 2-8 © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January The first time the laminator is started and every time it is serviced you should use the following checklist to confirm that the unit is operating properly and that all safety mechanisms are functioning. Startup Checkli...

Page 19 - Figure 3-1: Using the Emergency Stop Buttons; Use extreme caution when operating the

F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Operation © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January 3-1 GBC Pro-Tech laminators are powerful machines that are designed to mount, laminate and encapsulate. The forces required to accomplish these tasks can vary from negligible to very large. The spring system used to provide do...

Page 21 - The adhesive side of the film must be oriented; The film must be centered on the unwind for best

F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Operation © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January 3-3 -# The footswitch on the F-36 PRO Laminator operates much like the accelerator on an automobile. When the mechanical guard is removed, use the footswitch to feed material into the laminator at the rate you select by pressi...

Page 23 - Note; Do not operate the laminator without the infeed

F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Operation © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January 3-5 $ The following procedure is the fastest way to cool the machine. Natural cooling can also be used. 1. Set the heater switches to OFF. 2. Leave the cooling system ON. 3. Lower the upper main roll until the laminating rolls...

Page 24 - Use extreme caution when using the single edge

Operation F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual 3-6 © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January 6. Lay the image onto the adhesive side of the Falcon Board. Tacking the image down with a tacking iron at this point is sometimes helpful. 7. Push the Falcon board and image up against the leader board and press the foots...

Page 26 - Make sure that the adhesive side of the laminate

Operation F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual 3-8 © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January 3 This is the most commonly performed process. 1. Adjust the machine settings as shown in process chart 3-6 and remove the infeed table. Be sure that, while heating the machine, the rolls are together and turning. 2. Insta...

Page 27 - Identification Diagram; Notes

F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Operation © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January 3-9 34*/5 34*6!575 Identification Diagram Notes __________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________...

Page 28 - One-Pass Mounting and Laminating

Operation F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual 3-10 © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January 34*/5 One-Pass Mounting and Laminating 34*6!575 Notes ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________...

Page 30 - Two Pass Mount and Cold/Pressure Overlaminate, First Pass

Operation F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual 3-12 © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January 34*/5"5 Two Pass Mount and Cold/Pressure Overlaminate, First Pass 34*6!575"5 Notes ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________...

Page 31 - Two Pass Mount and Cold/Pressure Overlaminate, Second Pass

F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Operation © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January 3-13 34*/5"8 Two Pass Mount and Cold/Pressure Overlaminate, Second Pass 34*6!575"8 Notes __________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________...

Page 32 - Two Pass Mount and Hot Overlaminate, First Pass

Operation F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual 3-14 © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January 34*/5%5 Two Pass Mount and Hot Overlaminate, First Pass 34*6!575%5 Notes ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________...

Page 33 - Two Pass Mount and Hot Overlaminate, Second Pass

F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Operation © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January 3-15 34*/5%8 Two Pass Mount and Hot Overlaminate, Second Pass 34*6!575%8 Notes __________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________...

Page 34 - Encapsulation

Operation F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual 3-16 © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January 34*/5 Encapsulation 34*6!575 Notes ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ __...

Page 36 - Replace the thermocouple and tighten the screws.; Firmly hold the thermocouple where the “guitar

Maintenance and Troubleshooting F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual 4-2 © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January Figure 4-1: Adjusting the Thermocouple Once installed, the critical point of the thermocouple MUST make direct contact with the roll as shown in Figure 4-2. Figure 4-2: Correct Thermocouple Contact CA...

Page 37 - Figure 4-3: Locations of the Thermocouples

F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Maintenance and Troubleshooting © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January 4-3 Figure 4-3: Locations of the Thermocouples NO TA US EM E R G E N CY STO P ARRET D'U R G E N C E ©1 99 4 H CS , In c. 80 0-7 48 -02 41 Re or de r N o.1 03 3R -P T Cr us h a nd bu rn ha za rd. S tay cl ...

Page 40 - To adjust the chain tension:; Properly Set Nip; Loosen Motor

Maintenance and Troubleshooting F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual 4-6 © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January 5. Adjust the nip by turning the adjusting bolt using an ¾" open end wrench (clockwise to lower the roll end and counter clockwise to raise the roll end). Adjust the ends of the upper main roll un...

Page 41 - Reo; Grease

F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Maintenance and Troubleshooting © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January 4-7 * Tools required: • 1 / 8 " hex wrench • High temperature grease or lithium grease • Grease gun To lubricate the laminator: WARNING WARNING 1. Remove the drive and control side cabinet covers usin...

Page 42 - Other Common Problems:

Maintenance and Troubleshooting F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual 4-8 © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January #$7 Problem:D waves in the image, not in thelaminate. Hints: • Check paper tension.• Check relative moisture content of the paper. Problem:D waves in the laminate. Hints: • Increase clutch tension.• C...

Page 43 - This warranty specifically does not cover:; Damage to the laminating rolls caused by knives,; Unauthorized customer alterations will void this

F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Warranty © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January 5-1 %& *.& GBC Pro-Tech Engineering Company, Inc. warrants the equipment sold is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety days (90) from the date of delivery to the customer. This warranty is...

Page 45 - Part

F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual Specifications © GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January 6-1 Table 6-1: F-36 PRO Laminator Specifications Table 6-2: Replacement Parts Characteristic Specifications Dimensions (L x D x H) 56" x 31" x 56" (1.42 x .79 x 1.42m) Weight Uncrated: 300 lbs (136 kg)Crated :...