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F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual ii © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 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 furnis...
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F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July iii 7DEOH RI &RQWHQWV 6HFWLRQ 6DIHW\ Caution/Warning Label Locations ................................................................................... 1-3 6HFWLRQ ,QVWDOODWLRQ Preinstallation Checklist ................................
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F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual iv © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July Setup .......................................................................................................................... 3-6 Procedure, Pass 1 ......................................................................................
Page 7 - DANGER; Figure 1-1: Using the Emergency Stop Buttons
F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 1-1 6HFWLRQ 6DIHW\ Your safety, as well as the safety of others, is important to GBC Pro-Tech. This section contains important safety information. The following symbols are used throughout this man-ual to indicate warnings and cautions. ...
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F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 1-5 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! Crush a...
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F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 2-1 6HFWLRQ ,QVWDOODWLRQ GBC Pro-Tech is committed to a program of ongoing product improvement. As a result, we are providing these instructions so that you can insure that your new F-60 Laminator is properly and securely un...
Page 15 - QSDFNLQJ; NOTE; WARNING; Phillips head screwdriver; The infeed pressure plate and ramps are attached to; CAUTION
F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 2-3 8QSDFNLQJ ☞ NOTE ALL SHIPMENTS ARE EX- WORKS. At our dock titlepasses to the buyer. Please review your insurance cov-erage prior to shipment, as you are responsible for allsubsequent freight charges and risks. Before sig...
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Installation F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual 2-4 © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 4. Carefully remove the accessory pack from the skid. The accessory pack should contain: 1 Set, hex wrenches 1 Slitting knife 1 Manual 1 Set, spare fuses 1 Roll of masking tape 1 100% cotton terry cloth 4 Leveling pads 5...
Page 17 - A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING
F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 2-5 ☞ A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING The crate components can be reused for shipping themachine again, or can be disassembled and the woodand screws recycled. The shrink wrap is not recyclable,however, so it must be discarded. 14. L...
Page 18 - WDUWXS; s should stop. Replace the guard. The laminator; s should stop turning.
Installation F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual 2-6 © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 6WDUWXS 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 ...
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F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Operation © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 3-1 6HFWLRQ 2SHUDWLRQ 6DIHW\ The F-60 Laminator has been designed with safety as a primary consideration. However, you must become thoroughly familiar with the controls, proper operation, proper service procedures, and safety f...
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F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Operation © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 3-3 6HWXS Setup of the F-60 Laminator is quick and straightfor-ward when instructions are followed exactly. To adjust the nip, please see Maintenance. /DPLQDWRU 5ROO 3UHVVXUH Use only the minimum amount of roll pressure needed ...
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Operation F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual 3-4 © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 3RVLWLRQLQJ WKH )LOP The following procedure is applicable to both the top and bottom feed unwinds. 1. Open the top unwind by removing the pin and swinging the arm out. 2. Load the film. 3. Return the arm to its locked posi...
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Operation F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual 3-6 © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 0RXQWLQJ 2QO\ 6HWXS 1. See process chart 3-1. 2. Shims: Set to the thickness of the material being used for mounting. 3. Upper Laminator Roll Pressure: 10–30%. 4. Speed: 3 fpm (1 m/min). 5. Upper Laminator Roll Heat: 240°F ...
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F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Operation © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 3-7 3URFHGXUH 3DVV 1. Prepare to put the print through a second time to mount the print to the substrate - anything from wood, to Masinote, to Gator foam. Start by setting the shims to the appropriate spacing for the mate-rial ...
Page 26 - Identification Diagram; FRONT CONTROL SETTINGS
Operation F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual 3-8 © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 352&(66&21752/&+$57 Product: _________________________ Process: ___________________________ Date: ________________ 352&(66&21752/',$*5$0 Identification Diagram FRONT CONTROL SETTINGS Speed: Reverse/Forwa...
Page 27 - One Pass Mounting
F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Operation © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 3-9 352&(66&21752/&+$57 Product: _________________________ Process: One Pass Mounting __________ Date: ________________ 352&(66&21752/',$*5$0 One Pass Mounting ☞ NOTE Guard is removed for this operation. Use...
Page 28 - One Pass Mount and Laminate
Operation F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual 3-10 © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 352&(66&21752/&+$57 Product: _________________________ Process: One Pass Mount & Laminate ___ Date: ________________ 352&(66&21752/',$*5$0 One Pass Mount and Laminate ☞ NOTE Guard is removed for thi...
Page 29 - Encapsulation
F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Operation © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 3-11 352&(66&21752/&+$57 Product: 3 Mil Gloss/3Mil Gloss _____ Process: Encapsulation ______________ Date: ________________ 352&(66&21752/',$*5$0 Encapsulation FRONT CONTROL SETTINGS Speed: 0-6 fpm (0-180 cp...
Page 30 - Cold Overlamination; Pro
Operation F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual 3-12 © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 352&(66&21752/&+$57 Product: _________________________ Process: Cold Overlamination _________ Date: ________________ 352&(66&21752/',$*5$0 Cold Overlamination FRONT CONTROL SETTINGS Speed: 0-6 fpm (0-18...
Page 32 - Release Liner
Operation F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual 3-14 © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 352&(66&21752/&+$57% Product: ____________________ Process: Cold Mount & Laminate (Second Pass) Date: ________________ 352&(66&21752/',$*5$0% Cold Mount and Laminate (Second Pass) ☞ NOTE Guard is re...
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F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Operation © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 3-15 352&(66&21752/&+$57$ Product: _________________ Process: Mount & Hot Overlaminate (First Pass) __ Date: ________________ 352&(66&21752/',$*5$0$ Mount and Hot Overlaminate (First Pass) FRONT CONTROL ...
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F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Maintenance and Troubleshooting © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 4-1 6HFWLRQ 0DLQWHQDQFH DQG 7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ GBC Pro-Tech laminators require minimal mainte-nance. However, regular maintenance is essential to keep any piece of precision machinery at peak perfor-mance. A ...
Page 36 - Allow the laminator to cool slightly to no higher; With the laminator rolls no hotter than 110oF,; the exterior of the laminator.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual 4-2 © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July To clean beads of adhesive, dust and dirt from the rolls: 1. Allow the laminator to cool slightly to no higher than 110ºF (43ºC). 2. Set the FWD/REV switch to the REV position. 3. Clean the rolls using...
Page 37 - To adjust the main roll nip:; The main roll must be at room temperature to; Lift
F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Maintenance and Troubleshooting © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 4-3 $GMXVWLQJ WKH 1LS The gap between two rolls is called the nip. The purpose of adjusting the nip is to ensure continu-ous contact between the rolls as the media is drawn through the machine. This proced...
Page 38 - To adjust the chain tension:; Remove and lockout power from the laminator
Maintenance and Troubleshooting F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual 4-4 © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July &KDLQ 7HQVLRQLQJ Smaller chain tensioning adjustments on the F-60 Lam-inator are handled by a secondary chain tensioner, how-ever, when installing a new chain or when the chain tension is more seri...
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F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Maintenance and Troubleshooting © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 4-5 /XEULFDWLRQ 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 co...
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual 4-6 © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 2XWSXW 7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ *XLGH 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: • Inc...
Page 41 - This warranty specifically does not cover:; Damage to the laminating rolls caused by knives,; Unauthorized customer alterations will void this
F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Warranty © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 5-1 6HFWLRQ :DUUDQW\ /LPLWHG :DUUDQW\ 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...
Page 43 - Characteristic; Part; Temperature Control
F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual Specifications © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 6-1 6HFWLRQ 6SHFLILFDWLRQV 3DUWV DQG6FKHPDWLF Table 6-1: F-60 Laminator Specifications Table 6-2: Replacement Parts Characteristic Specifications Dimensions (L x D x H) Uncrated: 80" x 33" x 57" (202 x 84 x 145...
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Index F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual 7-2 © GBC Pro-Tech 1998 July 8 Unpacking 2-3 Crate 2-3 Upper main roll 1-3 : Warnings and cautions 1-1 Warranty 5-1
