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Page I Table of Contents F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Table of Contents Section 1: Safety 1.1 Symbols .......................................................................................................1 - 1 1.2 Safety features ............................
Page 3 - Section 3: Specifications
Page II Table of Contents F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Section 3: Specifications 3.1 General .......................................................................................................3 -1 3.2 Consumables ..........................................
Page 5 - Section 5: Operations
Page IV Table of Contents F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Section 5: Operations 5.1 Control panel ..............................................................................................5 - 1 Figure 5.1.1 Front control panel ...............................
Page 6 - Section 6: Applications
Page V Table of Contents F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 5.5.2 Pull roller manual nip adjustment .........................................................5 - 21 5.6 Front feed table ................................................................................
Page 8 - Section 7: Troubleshooting
Page VII Table of Contents F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Chart 11 - Encapsulation ...............................................................................6 - 26 Diagram 11 - Encapsulation .................................................................
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Page 10 - Section 1 Safety; Your safety, as well as the safety of others, is
Safety Page 1 - 1 F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Section 1 Safety C A U T I O N D o n o t a t t e m p t t o o p e r a t e y o u r F a l c o n 1 6 0 C E l a m i n a t o r u n t i l y o u h a v e r e a d t h i s s e c t i o n c a r e f u l l y ! Your safety, a...
Page 11 - D A N G E R
Page 1 - 2 Safety F - 160CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 1.2 Safety features The F-160 CE laminator has been designed with safety as a primary consideration; however, youmust become thoroughly familiar with the controls,proper operation, proper service procedures and...
Page 12 - The F-160CE laminator has cabinets and; C o v e r s; An important feature of the F-160 CE laminator; C a u t i o n s h o u l d a l w a y s b e e x e r c i s e d
Safety Page 1 - 3 F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 • Any GBC Technician, GBC Specialist, and / or GBC Films Group Technician that has been through theGBC Pro-Tech service training course. The F-160CE laminator has cabinets and panels that are bolted close to i...
Page 13 - The laminator is equipped with four emergency; F r o n t; To engage an E-STOP, press down on any of the; P u s h; I N F O R M A T I O N; U n l a t c h
Page 1 - 4 Safety F - 160CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 1.4 Emergency stop The laminator is equipped with four emergency stops ( E-STOP ) located at the front of the cabinets andthe rear of the cabinets. Refer to Figure 1.4.1 Emergencystops. Figure 1.4.1 Emergency s...
Page 14 - Press RESET located on the right leg at the front; In the event an E-STOP is not reachable, use; To continue operation, press in on the cable reset; P u s h i n
Safety Page 1 - 5 F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Press RESET located on the right leg at the front of the machine. Refer to Figure 1.4.4 Machine reset. Figure 1.4.4 Machine rest M a c h i n e r e s e t 1.5 Emergency cable In the event an E-STOP is not reacha...
Page 15 - Front feed table; The front feed table must be in proper position
Page 1 - 6 Safety F - 160CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Press RESET located on the right leg at the front of the machine. Refer to Figure 1.5.3 Machine reset. Figure 1.5.3 Machine rest M a c h i n e r e s e t 1.6 Front feed table The front feed table must be in prop...
Page 16 - Posted at various locations on the Falcon 160; W A R N I N G
Safety Page 1 - 7 F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 W A A R S C H U W I N G ! A T T E N Z I O N E ! W A R N U N G ! K a n s o pe l e k t r i s c h es c h o k .N i e t o p e n e nB e v a t g e e n d o o rg e b r u i k t er e p a r e r e no n d e r d e l e n .D o...
Page 20 - Section 2 Warranty; GBC Films Group warrants the equipment sold; GBC Films Group’s sole and exclusive; Limited Warranty; This warranty specifically does not cover damage; C A U T I O N
Page 2 - 1 Warranty F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Section 2 Warranty GBC Films Group warrants the equipment sold is free from defects in material and workmanship for aperiod of one ( 1 ) year parts and 90 days labor fromthe date of installation. This warran...
Page 21 - Qualified; • Any engineer that has experience with electrical
Page 2 - 2 Warranty F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Qualified • Any engineer that has experience with electrical and mechanical design of lamination equipment.Theengineers should be fully aware of all aspects of safetywith regards to lamination equipment. • A...
Page 22 - Specifications provide all of the technical data for; Section 3.1 General
Page 3 - 1 Specifications F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Section 3: Specifications Specifications provide all of the technical data for the Falcon 160 CE Laminator. Section 3.1 General Description: Features: Applications: Section 3.2 Consumable Film types: •...
Page 23 - Section 3.3 Function; Heating capabilities:; Designed to UL / CSA / CE safety standards
Page 3 - 2 Specifications F - 160CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Film diameters: Core size: Film widths: Paper widths: Mounting thickness: Safety: Section 3.3 Function Speed: Motor: Heating capabilities: Controls: • Up to a 8” roll diameter ( 20.3 cm ) • 3” core stan...
Page 24 - Section 3.4 Electrical; United Statesand Canada:; • Save up to 9 job parameters
Page 3 - 3 Specifications F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Job save: Roll design: Section 3.4 Electrical United Statesand Canada: Europe: B.T.U. output: Heater wattages: Amperage draw: D/C voltage used: A/C voltage used: • Save up to 9 job parameters • High re...
Page 25 - Section 3.5 Dimensions; Dimensions
Page 3 - 4 Specifications F - 160CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Section 3.5 Dimensions Weight: Crated: Uncrated: Dimensions Crated: Uncrated Nip Height: Safety Shield Raised Height: • 1568 lbs. ( 711 kg. ) • 1200 lbs. ( 544 kg. ) • 90 in. (H) x 46 in. (W) x 72 in. (...
Page 28 - Section 4 Installation; GBC Films Group is committed to a program of; Is there ample room for the laminator?
Page 4 - 1 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Section 4 Installation GBC Films Group is committed to a program of ongoing product improvement. As a result, we areproviding these instructions so you can insure that yournew Falcon 160 CE Laminator is ...
Page 29 - For instructions on how to connect power,; proceed to 4.9 Connecting power in this section.
Page 4 - 2 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 The laminator requires 230 to 240 vac, 50/ 60Hz, 55 amps. Or, in Europe only, 3-N phase,240 vac, 32 amps/ phase. W A R N I N G T h e F a l c o n 1 6 0 C E L a m i n a t o r i s a l a r g e a n d h e a v ...
Page 31 - Know your machine; Before performing any procedure within this
Page 4 - 4 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 4.2 Know your machine Before performing any procedure within this manual, it is recommended that you take time to knowthe parts of your new machine. Figure 4.2.1 The laminator R e a r s i d e E l e c t r...
Page 32 - A L L S H I P M E N T S A R E E X - W O R K S . A t o u r
Page 4 - 5 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 4.3 Unpacking I N F O R M A T I O N A L L S H I P M E N T S A R E E X - W O R K S . A t o u r d o c k , t i t l e p a s s e s t o t h e b u y e r . P l e a s e r e v i e w y o u r i n s u r a n c e c o v...
Page 33 - Tools required
Page 4 - 6 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 4.5 Crated W A R N I N G T h e F a l c o n 1 6 0 C E L a m i n a t o r i s a l a r g e a n d h e a v y p i e c e o f e q u i p m e n t . I t i s n e c e s s a r y t o e m p l o y L I C E N S E D R I G G ...
Page 34 - Figure 4.5.1 Disassembling of the crate; Removing the shrink wrap; Moving the laminator
Page 4 - 7 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Figure 4.5.1 Disassembling of the crate P l a n e 4 P l a n e 4 Pl a n e 4 1 2 3 4 5 Removing the shrink wrap a) Gently unwrap the shrink wrap from around the laminator. C A U T I O N D o n o t u s e a k...
Page 35 - Once the Falcon 160 CE Laminator has been; Accessory Pack contents; If you are missing any of the itemslisted above,; from the laminator and dispose of properly.
Page 4 - 8 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 4.6 Accessory pack Once the Falcon 160 CE Laminator has been unpacked and moved into final position, open the accessorypack and verify the contents. Accessory Pack contents • One T-handle allen wrench ( ...
Page 36 - Installing levelers; Leveling of the machine is a customer option. If
Page 4 - 9 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 4.7 Installing levelers Leveling of the machine is a customer option. If you choose not to level the laminator and you encounteroutput problems, please level the machine and try yourapplication again bef...
Page 37 - L e v e l i n g p a d; side castor and leveling pad.; Drive side; the nut securing the castor in the leg.; C a s t o r
Page 4 - 10 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Figure 4.7.1 Leveling pad installed L e v e l i n g p a d J a m n u t N u t N u t i) Tighten the jam nut against the leveling pad. Refer to Figure 4.7.1 Leveling pad installed. j) Perform steps e throug...
Page 38 - Leveling of the laminator is very important in the
Page 4 - 11 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 4.8 Leveling Leveling of the laminator is very important in the way the machine performs. Leveling is crucial to the tram( tracking ) of the materials through the machine. a) Position the level on the t...
Page 40 - be illuminated at this point.; indicator will begin flashing.
Page 4 - 13 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 f) Flip the circuit breaker on the laminator to the up position. = O N = O F F g) Turn MAIN POWER to “ I ” position. P o w e r O N / O F F E n s u r e a l l E - S T O P S a r e u n l a t c h e d a n d t...
Page 41 - to illuminate 3 bars in; k) Place the level across the top of the upper main; Figure 4.8.3 Drive to control side front; l) Level the laminator from drive side to control; side by adjusting the two front leveling pads.
Page 4 - 14 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 W A R N I N G K e e p h a n d s a n d f i n g e r s c l e a r o f t h e l a m i n a t o r r o l l e r n i p w h e n c h a n g i n g G A P . Y o u c a n b e C R U S H E D o r B U R N E D ! j) Press PRESS...
Page 42 - Connecting power; E L E C T R I C A L; phillips screw driver.
Page 4 - 15 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 m) Turn the pull roller lift handle towards the rear of the machine to lower the upper pull roller.Stop after initial contact with the lower pullroller plus 1/2 turn. n) Raise the rear safety shield o) ...
Page 43 - connected, replace the drive side leg cover.
Page 4 - 16 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 c) Feed the power cable through the power cable strain relief located at the bottom of the driveside leg. S t r a i n r e l i e f W A R N I N G F o l l o w t h e c o r r e c t w i r i n g d i a g r a m ...
Page 45 - The safety check will ensure that all safety devices
Page 4 - 18 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 4.10 Safety check The safety check will ensure that all safety devices and interlocks are functioning properly. This procedure describes how to check one E-STOP, the front E-CABLE, the front safety shie...
Page 46 - to set a forward motor; g) Slightly lift the front feed table. SAFETY
Page 4 - 19 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 d) Press FWD ▲ to set a forward motor direction. S P E E D S A F E T Y F W D R E V 0 0 . 0 G O S T O P e) Press SPEED ▲ to set a speed of 6 ft/min. S P E E D S A F E T Y F W D R E V 6 . 0 G O S T O P f)...
Page 48 - raises and the control panel is blank.
Page 4 - 21 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 4.10.3 E-STOP a) Press GO. The bottom rollers begin turning. S P E E D S A F E T Y F W D R E V 6 . 0 G O S T O P b) Press PRESSURE ▼ to illuminate 3 bars in the pressure dsiplay. 0 G A P P R E S S U R E...
Page 49 - e) Press machine RESET. The front control panel
Page 4 - 22 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 4.10.4 E-CABLE a) Press GO. The bottom rollers begin turning. S P E E D S A F E T Y F W D R E V 6 . 0 G O S T O P b) Press PRESSURE ▼ to illuminate 3 bars in the pressure dsiplay. 0 G A P P R E S S U R ...
Page 50 - The function check ensures that the laminator
Page 4 - 23 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 4.11 Function check The function check ensures that the laminator functions properly when operating. This check isrecommended before performing any applications. If a step that does not react according ...
Page 51 - . GAP DISPLAY increases; g) Press and hold PRESSURE; . The JOB DISPLAY increases; in increments of 1 to 9.; . The JOB DISPLAY should; decreases in increments of 1 from 9 to 0.
Page 4 - 24 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 e) Press GAP ▲ . GAP DISPLAY increases 1/16th of an inch per press. The upper main rollmoves accordingly. Once to “1”, the uppermain roller stops. 0 - 1 G A P P R E S S U R E f) Press and hold PRESSURE ...
Page 52 - once. SPEED DISPLAY; increases in increments of .5 per press up to 15.; l) Press GO. The bottom rollers turn in a forward; reverts to hollow.; o) Press GO. The bottom rollers turn in a reverse
Page 4 - 25 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 j) Press SPEED ▲ once. SPEED DISPLAY increases in increments of .5 per press up to 15. S P E E D S A F E T Y F W D R E V 1 5 . 0 G O S T O P k) Press FWD ▲ . FWD is solid. S P E E D S A F E T Y F W D R ...
Page 53 - F of the set point; should feel warm to the touch.
Page 4 - 26 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 p) Press STOP. The bottom rollers stop turning. S P E E D S A F E T Y F W D R E V 1 5 . 0 G O S T O P q) Press SPEED ▼ once. SPEED DISPLAY decreases in increments of .5 per press down to00.0. S P E E D ...
Page 54 - u) Press STANDBY. The laminator reverts to; I I I I I I I; footswitch; This check is to ensure that the footswitch works.; a) Press SEL on the front control panel to “wake”; for a forward motor direction.
Page 4 - 27 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 u) Press STANDBY. The laminator reverts to the default settings and STANDBY is solid.Refer to Figure 4.11.1 Default settings J O B S T A N D B Y S E L S A V 0 Figure 4.11.1 Default settings 6 8 6 8 T O ...
Page 55 - unwind brakes; The unwind shafts swing out and the unwind
Page 4 - 28 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 c) Press down on the variable speed footswitch. GO begins flashing and the bottom rollers areturning. A T T U N G W A R N I N G A D V E R T E N C I A I N F O R M A T I O N F o o t s w i t c h s p e e d ...
Page 56 - shaft in either direction.; L o w e r u n w i n d b r a k e
Page 4 - 29 Installation F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 I N F O R M A T I O N S t e p s " e " a n d " f " w i l l b e p e r f o r m e d s i m u l t a n e o u s l y . e) With one hand, slowly turn the upper unwind shaft in either direction. f)...
Page 58 - Section 5 Operations; The operator control panel for the Falcon 160; F range of the set point, the display will be
Page 5 - 1 Operations F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Section 5 Operations The operator control panel for the Falcon 160 CE Laminator is located on the front of the machine, tothe right of the front operating position. For an illustration of the complete fron...
Page 59 - F range of the set point, the display; : When pressed, will increase the gap by
Page 5 - 2 Operations F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 ( 5 ) BOT. TEMP. DISPLAY : The display will showthe set point temperature of the bottom main roller as thedefault display. When the bottom roller temperature hasreached in the +/- 10 o F range of the set p...
Page 63 - laminator to run in a forward motion and FORWARD; laminator to run in a reverse motion and REVERSE; Panel to Footswitch
Page 5 - 6 Operations F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 ( 25 ) FORWARD ▲ : When pressed, signals the laminator to run in a forward motion and FORWARD ▲ becomes solid. S P E E D S A F E T Y F W D R E V 0 0 . 0 S T O P G O 2 5 ( 26 ) REVERSE ▼ : When pressed, sig...
Page 64 - Footswitch to Panel; • Release the variable speed footswitch.; To raise the safety shield
Page 5 - 7 Operations F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 I N F O R M A T I O N W h e n t h e s a f e t y s h i e l d i s i n t h e l o w e r e d p o s i t i o n a n d " F o o t s w i t c h " m o d e i s e n g a g e d , s p e e d i s c o n t r o l l e d t...
Page 65 - • Raise the safety shield.; To lower the safety shield; • Lower the safety shield.
Page 5 - 8 Operations F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 C a u t i o n s h o u l d a l w a y s b e e x e r c i s e d w h e n u s i n g t h e l a m i n a t o r w i t h t h e s a f e t y s h i e l d s r a i s e d . Y o u c a n b e s e r i o u s l y H U R T o r I N...
Page 67 - The F-160 CE laminator has been designed with; Use care in lowering the upper laminating roller
Page 5 - 10 Operations F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 5.2 Emergency The F-160 CE laminator has been designed with safety as a primary consideration; however, you mustbecome thoroughly familiar with the controls, properoperation, proper service procedures, an...
Page 69 - Initial set up of the Falcon 160 CE laminator is; laminate onto the upper unwind shaft.
Page 5 - 12 Operations F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 5.3 Set up Initial set up of the Falcon 160 CE laminator is easily attained when instructions are followed exactly. Itis suggested and helpful if you take the time to read thissection thoroughly before at...
Page 70 - unwind shaft its saddle.
Page 5 - 13 Operations F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 c) Swing the unwind shaft out enough to slide the roll of laminate over the core chucks and ontothe unwind shaft. C o r e c h u c k s C o r e s u p p o r t C l e v i s p i n B r a k e a d j u s t k n o b ...
Page 71 - C o m m o n f i l m w i d t h s; Perform the following steps.if the application; to set your
Page 5 - 14 Operations F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Chart 5.3.1 Measurement chart C o m m o n f i l m w i d t h s 1 2 " 2 8 " 2 4 " 2 2 " 3 1 " 1 8 . 5 " 3 7 " 1 5 . 5 " 4 1 " 1 5 " 4 7 " 1 3 . 5 " 4 9 " ...
Page 72 - to set the gap to “0”.; to set a forward motion; A s l o w s p e e d h e l p s d i s t r i b u t e h e a t e v e n l y .; g) Press GO to engage the motor drive system.
Page 5 - 15 Operations F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 c) Press GAP ▼ to set the gap to “0”. 0 G A P P R E S S U R E I N F O R M A T I O N D o n o t a d d P R E S S U R E w h e n h e a t i n g t h e l a m i n a t i n g r o l l e r s . T h e r o l l e r s e x ...
Page 74 - parameters in job location numbers.
Page 5 - 17 Operations F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 I N F O R M A T I O N W h e n s t o r i n g p a r a m e t e r s w i t h i n t h e J O B S A V E f e a t u r e o f t h e l a m i n a t o r , P R E S S U R E i s n o t a s t o r a b l e s e t t i n g . f) E...
Page 75 - Manual nip adjustment; If the substrate does not fall with in the preset; nip adjustment
Page 5 - 18 Operations F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 5.5 Manual nip adjustment If the substrate does not fall with in the preset GAP settings available, a manual nip setting must beperformed. If you are unsure of a substrate thickness, it is recommended tha...
Page 76 - main rollers between the nip.
Page 5 - 19 Operations F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 c) Raise the front safety shield. d) Press SEL. J O B S T A N D B Y S A V 0 S E L = F l a s h i n g e) Position the leader board in the center of the main rollers between the nip. C A U T I O N S h a r p ...
Page 77 - for a reverse motor direction.; the leader board out.
Page 5 - 20 Operations F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Figure 5.5.1 Main roller pressure L e a d e r b o a r d P r o p e r p r e s s u r e L e a d e r b o a r d E x c e s s i v e p r e s s u r e g) Press REV ▼ for a reverse motor direction. S P E E D S A F E ...
Page 78 - for a; adjustment
Page 5 - 21 Operations F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 l) On the control panel press FWD ▲ for a forward motor direction. Nip is now set. F W R R E V . S T O P G O S P E E D S A F E T Y 0 0 . 0 5.5.2 Pull roller manual nip adjustment I f t h e m a i n l a m i...
Page 79 - pull rollers between the nip.; D O W N
Page 5 - 22 Operations F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 e) Press SPEED ▲ to 5. S P E E D S A F E T Y F W D R E V 5 . 0 G O S T O P f) Bring the footswitch around to the rear of the laminator. C a u t i o n s h o u l d a l w a y s b e e x e r c i s e d w h e n ...
Page 81 - Front feed table; The table is part of the Falcon 160 CE safety; infeed table and lift up and then out.
Page 5 - 24 Operations F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 l) Press STOP. S P E E D S A F E T Y F W D R E V 5 . 0 G O S T O P m) Press REV ▼ for a reverse motor direction. The nip is now set S P E E D S A F E T Y F W D R E V 5 . 0 G O S T O P 5.6 Front feed table...
Page 82 - table; a) Ensure the safety shiled is in the raised; c) Now lower the front edge while ensuring that
Page 5 - 25 Operations F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 5.6.2 Replacing the infeed table a) Ensure the safety shiled is in the raised position. b) With both hands, grip the front edge of the infeed table and align the back edge with thesupport bolts. F r o n t...
Page 84 - Section 6 Applications; To assist you with a variety of web ups, please
Page 6 - 1 Applications F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Section 6 Applications To assist you with a variety of web ups, please refer to the process control charts and diagrams. Process control charts allow you to record the way you thread film through the mac...
Page 85 - Charts and Diagrams; Use the parameter charts and web up diagrams; Parameters will vary with regards to laminate
Page 6 - 2 Applications © GBC Films Group April 2000 F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual 6.1 Charts and Diagrams Use the parameter charts and web up diagrams can to assist you with the applications described. It isrecommended that you keep these parameter charts andweb up diagrams in the man...
Page 86 - Chart 6.1.1 Temperature conversion chart
Page 6 - 3 Applications F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 o F o C 6 8 2 0 = 6 9 2 0 . 6 = 7 0 2 1 . 1 = 7 1 2 1 . 7 = 7 2 2 2 . 2 = 7 3 2 2 . 7 = 7 4 2 3 . 3 = 7 5 2 3 . 9 = 7 6 2 4 . 4 = 7 7 2 5 = 7 8 2 5 . 6 = 7 9 2 6 . 1 = 8 0 2 6 . 7 = 8 1 2 7 . 2 = 8 2 2 7...
Page 87 - Parameter Chart - Blank
Page 6 - 4 Applications © GBC Films Group April 2000 F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual Parameter Chart - Blank T E M P E R A T U R E G A P & P R E S S U R E M O T O R D I R E C T I O N & S P E E D T O P T E M P . B O T . T E M P . P R E S S U R E G A P S P E E D F W R R E V . G O G...
Page 89 - Parameter Chart 1 - Precoating substrates
Page 6 - 6 Applications © GBC Films Group April 2000 F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual Parameter Chart 1 - Precoating substrates T E M P E R A T U R E G A P & P R E S S U R E M O T O R D I R E C T I O N & S P E E D T O P T E M P . B O T . T E M P . P R E S S U R E G A P S P E E D F...
Page 90 - Web Diagram 1 - Precoating substrate; P r o
Page 6 - 7 Applications F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Web Diagram 1 - Precoating substrate P r o M o u n t L e a d e r b o a r d S u b s t r a t e
Page 91 - Parameter Chart 2 - Mounting only
Page 6 - 8 Applications © GBC Films Group April 2000 F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual Parameter Chart 2 - Mounting only T E M P E R A T U R E G A P & P R E S S U R E M O T O R D I R E C T I O N & S P E E D T O P T E M P . B O T . T E M P . P R E S S U R E G A P S P E E D F W D R E...
Page 92 - Web Diagram 2 - Mounting only; P r e c o a t e d
Page 6 - 9 Applications F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Web Diagram 2 - Mounting only P r e c o a t e d b o a r d R e l e a s e l i n e r P r i n t
Page 94 - S l e d
Page 6 - 11 Applications F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Web Diagram 3 - Single sided ( Sled ) S l e d P r i n t P . S . A . L a m i n a t e R e l e a s e l i n e r
Page 100 - S u b s t r a t e
Page 6 - 17 Applications F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Web Diagram 6 - Decal and mount ( Mount ) S u b s t r a t e R e l e a s e l i n e r D e c a l
Page 102 - H o t
Page 6 - 19 Applications F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Web Diagram 7 - Precoating substrate ( Thermal ) H o t T i s s u e L e a d e r b o a r d S u b s t r a t e 1 4 0 - 1 6 0
Page 103 - Parameter Chart 8 - One pass mount and laminate
Page 6 - 20 Applications © GBC Films Group April 2000 F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual Parameter Chart 8 - One pass mount and laminate T E M P E R A T U R E G A P & P R E S S U R E M O T O R D I R E C T I O N & S P E E D T O P T E M P . B O T . T E M P . P R E S S U R E G A P S P ...
Page 104 - Web Diagram 8 - One pass mount and laminate
Page 6 - 21 Applications F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Web Diagram 8 - One pass mount and laminate O c t i v a G l o s s L e a d e r b o a r d S u b s t r a t e 2 4 0 - 2 6 0 H o t T i s s u e I m a g e
Page 109 - Parameter Chart 11 - Encapsulation
Page 6 - 26 Applications © GBC Films Group April 2000 F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual Parameter Chart 11 - Encapsulation T E M P E R A T U R E G A P & P R E S S U R E M O T O R D I R E C T I O N & S P E E D T O P T E M P . B O T . T E M P . P R E S S U R E G A P S P E E D F W D R...
Page 110 - Web Diagram 11 - Encapsulation
Page 6 - 27 Applications F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Web Diagram 11 - Encapsulation O c t i v a G l o s s P r i n t O c t i v a G l o s s F i n i s h p r o d u c t r e w i n d o p t i o n O u t p u t 2 3 0 2 3 0
Page 112 - Section 7 Troubleshooting; As an operator, you can perform some simple; • Check relative moisture content of the paper
Page 7 - 1 Troubleshooting F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Section 7 Troubleshooting W A R N I N G D o n o t w e a r t i e s , l o o s e f i t t i n g c l o t h i n g o r d a n g l i n g j e w e l r y w h i l e o p e r a t i n g o r s e r v i c i n g t h e l ...
Page 114 - The following is a list of common film problems
Page 7 - 3 Troubleshooting F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 7.2 Film problems The following is a list of common film problems you may encounter. For definitions of terminologies, please refer to 7.4 Glossary of terminology. 7.2.1 Thermal laminates Problem: Bli...
Page 115 - Machine problems; Once the Hints are all checked, and your problem; A space below has been provided to keep this; My Falcon 160 CE Laminator serial # is :; At no time does GBC Films Group suggest or
Page 7 - 4 Troubleshooting F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Problem: Delamination Hints: • Check operating pressures • Check operating speed• Laminate compatibility with ink• Ink compatibility with paper 7.3 Machine problems Once the Hints are all checked, and...
Page 116 - Rolls in the up position; The glossary can help you in understanding some
Page 7 - 5 Troubleshooting F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Problem : I press GO, and the rolls will not turn. Hints : • Be sure a speed has been entered. • Make sure a motion direction has been selected.• Make sure GO or SEL is not flashing. Problem : Jerking...
Page 119 - Silvering
Page 7 - 8 Troubleshooting F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Silvering A term used to describe one of two occurrences; 1) air bubbles trapped between the product and a thermallaminate, generally caused by insufficient heat being appliedto the laminator or 2) th...
Page 120 - Section 8 Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; Daily
Page 8 - 1 Maintenance F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Section 8 Maintenance GBC Films Group laminators require minimal maintenance. However, regular maintenance is essentialto keep any piece of precision machinery at peakperformance. A maintenance schedule a...
Page 121 - Cleaning the rollers; a) Turn the MAIN POWER to the “ I ”
Page 8 - 2 Maintenance F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 Semi-Annual • Lubricate the grease fittings, chain, and gears. ( performed by service technician ) • Check wire termination tightness. ( performed by service technician ) E L E C T R I C A L S H O C K R e...
Page 122 - Removing adhesive build up; and a cotton terry cloth.
Page 8 - 3 Maintenance F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 c) Press SEL. J O B S T A N D B Y S A V 0 S E L = F l a s h i n g C a u t i o n s h o u l d a l w a y s b e e x e r c i s e d w h e n u s i n g t h e l a m i n a t o r w i t h t h e s a f e t y s h i e l ...
Page 123 - Cleaning the beads of; This can be done one of two different methods.; Method 1
Page 8 - 4 Maintenance F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 W h e n c l e a n i n g t h e b o t t o m m a i n r o l l e r , s w i t c h t h e m o t i o n d i r e c t i o n t o r e v e r s e . W h e n c l e a n i n g t h e b o t t o m p u l l r o l l e r , s w i t ...
Page 124 - Method 2
Page 8 - 5 Maintenance F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 c) Press SPEED ▲ to enter a speed of 3. S P E E D S A F E T Y F W D R E V 3 . 0 G O S T O P C A U T I O N U s e o n l y i s o p r o p y l a l c o h o l o r r u b b e r c e m e n t e r a s e r t o c l e a ...
Page 125 - adhesive coated boards.; the adhesive coated boards through the rolls.
Page 8 - 6 Maintenance F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 b) Set the motion direction to REV ▼ . S P E E D S A F E T Y F W D R E V 0 0 . 0 G O S T O P c) Press SPEED ▲ to enter a speed of 3. S P E E D S A F E T Y F W D R E V 3 . 0 G O S T O P W A R N I N G K e e...
Page 126 - clean the exterior of the laminator.
Page 8 - 7 Maintenance F - 160 CE Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Films Group April 2000 8.2.1 Clean the cabinets and covers E L E C T R I C A L S H O C K R e m o v e p o w e r f r o m t h e l a m i n a t o r b e f o r e c l e a n i n g . Y o u c a n b e s e v e r e l y s h o c k e d , e l e ...