44DT Laminator INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Document Number: 930-122 REV: - REV DATE: 11-24-04 Do not duplicate without written permission.
44DT Operating Instructions TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Safety Warnings .................................................................1-1 General ....................................................................1-1 Electrical..................................................................1-2 2. Warranty Limited 90-Day Warranty ...........................................1 3. Specifications FCC Note................................................................ 3-2 4.
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44DT Operating Instructions 1. SAFETY Your safety, as well as the safety of others is important. Before you install or use the machine, read and follow all the safety notices carefully in this chapter. In this instruction manual, and on the laminator, you will find important safety notices regarding the laminator. Read all of the instructions and save these instructions for further use. CUIDADO T PINCH POIN between rollers. Mantener manosy dedos a distancia. Tenir mains et doigts a l'écart.
44DT • Do not insert objects unsuitable for lamination or expose the equipment to liquids. ELECTRICAL The laminator should be connected only to a source of power as indicated in these instructions and on the serial plate located on the rear of the laminator. Contact an electrician should the attachment plug provided with the laminator not match the receptacles at your location. WARNING: Do not attempt to service or repair the laminator.
Operating Instructions 44DT 2. WARRANTY LIMITED 90-DAY WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original purchaser for a period of ninety days on labor and one year on parts after installation that this laminator is free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service. The Manufacturer’s obligation under this limited warranty is limited to replacement or repair, at the Manufacturer’s option, of any part found defective by the Manufacturer without charge for material or labor.
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44DT Operating Instructions 3. SPECIFICATIONS Operating Speed • Variable • Fixed – Safety shield removed 2.5 to 10 fpm (0.8 to 3 mpm) 3 fpm (0.9 mpm) Dimensions • Width • Height • Depth • Weight 55 in (137 cm) 22 in (56 cm) 22 in (56 cm) 222 lbs. (100 kg) Electrical Requirements • Voltage • Current • Power • U.S. Receptacle 220 V 60 Hz 12.5 Amps 2800 W NEMA 6-15R Heat Capacity • Max. temperature • Warm up from ambient 300 °F (167 °C) 10 Minutes to 220 °F (122 °C) 22 (56) 22 (56) 55 (137) Fig.
44DT FCC NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
44DT Operating Instructions 4. INSTALLATION This chapter describes how to install the machine. There are no operator serviceable parts to the machine other than periodic cleaning. Refer to the Operator Maintenance chapter. WARNING: Do not attempt to service or repair the laminator. Failure to observe this warning could result severe personal injury or death. Disconnect the plug from the receptacle and contact your dealer/distributor when one or more of the following has occurred.
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44DT Operating Instructions 5. FEATURE GUIDE This chapter identifies the main components of the laminator. Release liner take-up Top film supply shaft (front supply position) Safety shield Feed table Roller pressure handle Table interlock latch (under table) Control panel Heat pressure rollers Bottom supply shaft Fig. 5-1. 44DT Laminator Identification. TOP FILM SUPPLY SHAFT NIP POINT Holds the film supply on the laminator. (Not shown.
44DT Operating Instructions FEED TABLE ROLLER PRESSURE HANDLE The feed table is used to position items for laminating and mounting. When the feed table is removed, the laminator runs at 3 fpm (0.9 mpm) when you press the RUN button. The feed table is removed only when you load film. TABLE INTERLOCK LATCH (Not shown.) The interlock latch locks the feed table into position and activates an interlock switch. The latch is located on the left, underside of the feed table.
44DT Operating Instructions FILM AND TAKE-UP TENSION ADJUSTMENT KNOBS CONTROL PANEL READY TEMPERATURE Tension Adjustment Knobs SPEED 220°F 9 Display BOTTOM HEAT TEMP SPEED ON OFF FAN LED REVERSE Fig. 5-4. Tension Adjustment Knobs. RUN Allows the operator to increase or decrease film web and release liner tension as needed to reduce curl and wrinkles. MEAS. STOP Fig. 5-5. Control Panel. Display The LCD shows the following information.
44DT IMPORTANT: To change from a process where only the top roller is heated to a process that requires heat on both rollers, you must first turn off the laminator and allow the top roller to cool to room temperature. Once the roller is cool, both rollers can be heated simultaneously. See General Operation in the Operation chapter. TEMP – Press the up or down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the temperature. When the bottom heat roller is turned off, these buttons set the top roller temperature only.
44DT Operating Instructions 6. OPERATION This chapter describes how to use the laminator to: • Operate the machine • Load films (web the machine) • Laminate items • Mount items GENERAL OPERATION These instructions assume that the films have been loaded. For information about loading films, see the Loading Film section in this chapter. To run the laminator: 1. Turn the laminator On (I) with the power switch located at the back of the machine.
44DT 4. Set the desired speed. Refer to the Lamination Guide chapter. Operating Instructions LOADING FILM The machine can perform three functions: 5. Press the RUN button. The rollers will begin to turn. If using thermal films, allow the heat lines to pass the heat pressure rollers before inserting items into the rollers. NOTE: Do not press RUN until READY appears on the display. 6. Position the item(s) to be laminated or mounted on the feed table. 7.
44DT Operating Instructions IMPORTANT: The top and bottom rolls of laminating film must be the same width. REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE SAFETY SHIELD Always change the top and bottom supply rolls at the same time. Near the end of each roll of most laminating film is a label stating, Warning – End of Roll. The appearance of this label on either the top or bottom roll requires that new rolls of film be installed as soon as the item presently being laminated completely exits the rear of the laminator.
44DT REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE FEED TABLE The feed table should not be removed except to install films. When the table is off, the laminator runs at a fixed speed of 3 fpm (0.9 m). Operating Instructions LOADING FILM ONTO THE SUPPLY SHAFTS If you are replacing existing films, perform the following set of instructions, To remove existing films. If you are loading film for the first time, skip these instructions and start with the next instructions, To load films.
44DT Operating Instructions 4. Remove the release liner from the take-up core by doing the following. a. Lift the right end upward and out of the support and then pull the hex end out of the support. b. Unwind or cut the liner from the core. Do not damage or throw away the core. c. Put the shaft, with the core, back on the machine by inserting the left end (hex end) in the left side of the drive and lower the bearing into the right side of the machine. 4.
44DT 4. Insert the bearing end of the shaft into its support on the right side of the machine, press to the right, and then insert the left end of the hex shaft into the brake hub. 5. Center each supply roll on the shafts by doing the following. a. Use a ruler to measure from the left edge of the roll to the left side frame. b. Do the same on the right side. c. Shift the roll side to side so that both measurements are equal.
44DT Operating Instructions CONFIGURATION FOR PSA FILMS PSA films are loaded with the top supply shaft assembly in the rear position as shown in Fig. 6-12. Notice that the supply shaft is mounted on the rear of the machine. The brake and support must be positioned in the rear position for PSA films. To move the supply shaft, see To move the supply shaft in the Configuration for Thermal and Accushield Films section. Fig. 6-9. Configuration for Thermal Film. Fig. 6-11.
44DT Operating Instructions LOADING FILM WITH A THREADING CARD Webbing Thermal Films The following procedure uses a film threading card that is sometimes provided with new rolls of film. If one is not provided, a scrap piece of cardboard or poster board with a straight edge is suitable. Either can be reused. Refer to the Configuration for Thermal and Accushield Films section in this chapter for the proper configuration. To prepare the laminator for loading: 1.
44DT Operating Instructions 8. Press the straight edge of the threading card into the two films at the nip (the point between the two pressure rollers) until the card and films are slightly past the nip. Webbing AccuShield Films The threading card for webbing AccuShield film can be any stiff print. IMPORTANT: When starting to laminate, always start the rollers BEFORE applying pressure to the rollers to prevent AccuShield build up on the roller.
44DT Operating Instructions Webbing PSA Films Refer to the Configuration for PSA Film section in this chapter for the proper configuration. Poly-in Fig. 6-18. Threading Card Inserted Into the Film. 3. Press the RUN button on the control panel. 4. Move the roller pressure handle so that it applies pressure to the threading card and guide the card into the machine until the rollers pull it on its own. WARNING: Keep your fingers and hands away from the nip point while the machine is running.
Operating Instructions 7. While pulling evenly, carefully align the edges of the mounting film (or kraft paper) with the laminating film, and press the two together. It is important that the tension is even from one end of the supply rolls to the other. 44DT WARNING: Keep your fingers and hands away from the nip point while the machine is running. They could be trapped and crushed in the rollers. Clothing, jewelry, and long hair could be caught in the rollers and pull you into them. 11.
44DT Operating Instructions TACKING NEW FILM TO EXISTING FILM The following describes a method for loading thermal or PSA film whereby the existing film on the rollers may be used in place of the threading card to draw the new film through the laminator. Leading edges of the new film will be overlapped onto the adhesive of the old film. The existing film and the new film will be pulled through the laminator together. 1. Remove the safety shield and feed tray.
44DT Operating Instructions DECALING IN TWO PASSES WITH PSA FILM Decaling is where you laminate items and then mount them on other materials such as Foam Core or mounting board. It is performed in two passes. The first pass laminates and applies the mounting adhesive, encapsulating the item. The second pass mounts it on the other material. This two pass operation requires pressure sensitive laminating film on the top supply shaft and pressure sensitive mounting film on the bottom supply shaft. Refer to Fig.
44DT Operating Instructions 7. Press RUN and immediately grasp the release liner for separation as the board is pulled into the rollers. Do not allow the release liner to be pulled into the rollers. 8. After the board has cleared the rollers press STOP. TIPS FOR THREADING PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE (PSA) FILM • Use kraft paper for one-sided lamination. • Refer to Fig. 6-19 for the proper film configuration.
44DT Operating Instructions FILM ALIGNMENT AND TENSION FILM ALIGNMENT Tension Adjustment Knobs The top and bottom supply rolls must be aligned as closely as possible. Misalignment can cause adhesives to be deposited on the rollers. To align the supply rolls: 1. Use a ruler to measure the distance between the left edge of the roll to the side frame. 2. Measure the distance between the right side of the roll to the side frame. 3. Shift the roll side to side to ensue that the two measurements are equal.
44DT Operating Instructions CLEARING A FILM JAM (WRAP-UP) LAMINATION GUIDE Film jams (wrap-ups) may occur if the film is loaded backwards or if the area at which film exits the equipment is blocked. The film, when jammed, wraps around the rollers. Jams also occur if something is too large to pass through the rollers. Do not attempt to laminate abrasive or metal objects such as staples, paper clips and glitter, as they may damage the rollers. Determine the best course of action to clear the jam.
44DT Operating Instructions 7. OPERATOR MAINTENANCE CARING FOR THE 44DT LAMINATOR The only maintenance required by the operator is to periodically clean the rollers. The following procedure will help keep them free of dirt and adhesive, which has been deposited along the edge of the laminating film. Proper alignment of the rolls of film reduces the amount of adhesive on the rollers. Perform only the routine maintenance procedures referred to in these instructions.
44DT Operating Instructions TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Power lamp does not illuminate (next to the stop button when the power switch is in the ON position. Laminator not connected to electrical supply. Insert attachment plug into receptacle. Fuse blown out. Replace fuse or contact your dealer/ distributor for assistance. Rollers do not turn. Safety shield not seated properly. Lower safety shield. Feed tray interlock latch not in place.
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