SPIRE II Series Laminator Models 54C, 64C INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Document Number: 1723266 Rev. A Do not duplicate without written permission from ACCO Brands.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions ACCO Brands reserves the right to make changes to this publication and to the products described in it without notice. All specifications and information concerning products are subject to change without notice.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Table of Contents Introduction.................................................................. i Features................................................................... i Applications............................................................. i Films......................................................................... i 1. Safety Cautions...................................................................1-2 General......................
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SPIRE II Series – Installation and 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 related to the use of the laminator. Observe all the safety information provided.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions WARNINGS • Do not attempt to service or repair the laminator. • Do not open the laminator. There are no serviceable parts inside. Refer service to qualified service personnel. • Do not connect the laminator to an electrical supply or attempt to operate the laminator until you have completely read these instructions. Maintain these instructions in a convenient location for future reference. • Entrapment hazard. Do not operate when alone.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Electrical GBC Technical Service The laminator should be connected only to a source of power as indicated in these instructions and on the nomenclature 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.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Safety Label Locations On back On back CRUSH HAZARD Keep Hands and clothing away from rollers. Stop the machine and raise the top roller before cleaning. Inside panel both ends Both ends RISQUE DE BROYMENT Tenir mains et vêtements a l'écart. Arrêter la machine et soulever le rouleau supérieur avant de nettoyer la machine. Both ends RISQUE DE PINCHAMIENTO. Mantener las manos y prendas de vestir a distancia.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions 2. Warranty Limited 90-Day Warranty ACCO Brands USA LLC, ACCO Brands, 4 Corporate Drive, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (in Canada, ACCO Brands Canada Inc., 7381 Bramalea Road, Mississauga ON L5S1C4; and in Mexico, ACCO Brands Mexicana,Neptuno 43, Fraccionamiento Nueva Industrial Vallejo México 07700 D.F.
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SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions 3. Specifications Model 54C Operating Speed 64C Up to 15 fpm (4.6 mpm) Maximum Mounting Thickness Main Roller: 1.375 in. (34.9 mm) Max. Maximum Film Width 54 in. (137.2 cm) 64 in. (162.6 cm) Dimensions (unit only) • Width • Height • Depth 71.1 in. (180.6 cm) 52.6 in. (133.6 cm) 27 in. (68.6 cm) 80.9 in. (205.5 cm) 52.6 in. (133.6 cm) 27 in. (68.6 cm) Weight 497 lb. (225.4 Kg). Shipping: 675 lb. (306.2 Kg). 550 lb. (249.5 Kg).
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions FCC Class A Notice Modifications This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by ACCO Brands may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC and/or by Industry Canada to operate this equipment. • This device may not cause harmful interference.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions 4. Installation WARNING: Do not attempt to service or repair the laminator. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe personal injury or death. Disconnect the plug from the receptacle and contact GBC Technical Service when one or more of the following has occurred. • • • • The power supply cord or attachment plug is damaged. Liquid has been spilled into the laminator. The laminator is malfunctioning.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Location Provide adequate space around the laminator as shown in the illustration. The laminator should be located so that exiting film drops freely to the floor or to a table that is lower than the exit point of the laminator. Accumulation of laminate immediately behind the laminator as it exits the equipment may cause the film to wrap around the rollers, jamming the machine. Avoid locating the laminator near sources of heat or cold.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions 5. Feature Guide This chapter identifies the main components of the laminator. Note: Depending on the model of your Laminator and its version, the photos in this guide may not look like your Laminator. However, the components and functions are the same. Your laminator may not have all the options shown below. For option upgrades, contact your local sales rep or Technical support. Refer to “GBC Technical Service”.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Emergency Stop Switches AUTOGRIP and Multi Core Shafts and Upper Idler The 3 inch AUTOGRIP and Multi Core Shafts can be used in all positions as supply or rewind shafts. Rulers in inches and centimeters are incorporated into each AUTOGRIP Shaft. Figure 5. Emergency Stop Switch near Operator Panel. Four Emergency Stop (also referred to as E-Stop) Switches are available on the Laminator.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Main Rollers Figure 8. Top and bottom Main Rollers. WARNING: Keep your hands and fingers away from the point between the two Main Rollers (nip point). Do not operate when alone. More than one person is required to be in the area when operating. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe personal injury. If entrapment between the Main Rollers occurs, use the Emergency Stop Switch.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Footswitch Multi Core Adaptors Multi Core Adaptors grip the media supply tube. The Multi Core Adaptors accommodate 2 through 3 inch diameter cores. Figure 10. Footswitch. The Footswitch allows you to start and stop the laminator while handling the item to be laminated. Press the Footswitch to run the laminator and release it to stop the laminator.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Shaft Storage Cradle Gap Gauge, Photo Safety Sensor Figure 14. Shaft Storage Cradle on Back of the Laminator. Use to Shaft Storage Cradles to store shafts that are not in use. Figure 15. Components on right side of Feed Table. A. Gap Gauge The Gap Gauge indicates the amount of gap between the Main Rollers. Use the Gap/Pressure Crank to adjust the gap. B.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Pressure Plate The Pressure Plate helps keep prints flat while being fed into the rollers. The pressure Plate must be removed before removing the Feed Table. Note: The Laminator will operate only when the Feed Table is properly Installed. However, if the Feed Table is removed, the laminator will only operate when the Footswitch is pressed. When the Footswitch is released, the laminator stops. To install the Pressure Plate: 1.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Removing the Feed Table WARNING: Removing the Feed Table exposes moving parts. This means you can be harmed when the Feed Table is removed. Make sure to replace the Feed Table when film loading is completed. The Feed Table must be removed to load films. To remove the Feed Table: 1. Remove the Pressure Plate. Refer to the “Removing the Pressure Plate” section. 2. Under the Feed Table, at each end, press the Release button of the Table Interlock.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Tension Adjustment Knobs Turn the knobs clockwise to increase tension and counterclockwise to reduce tension. D. Optional Lower Rear Rewind Tension Use the Optional Lower Rear Rewind Tension knob to adjust the amount of pull on the release liner. Note: Always release all tension brakes, both top unwind and rewind, before loading the film. Once loaded, start by adding tension to the rewind first. Figure 24. Tension Knobs on end of the laminator.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Control Panel C. REV The Control Panel is located on the right side of the machine and controls all operations of the machine. The top portion of the control panel shows the webbing configuration for the laminator. When this button is pressed and held, the rollers will rotate at 3 ft. (1 meter) per min. in reverse. Once the REV button is released, the Rollers will stop rotating in reverse. D.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Power Castors Figure 27. Castor and Locking Pad. Figure 26. Power Panel. Power Panel The Power Panel includes the Power Cord and an ON/OFF Switch. The Power Cord is removable at the laminator and has a NEMA 5-15 plug at the wall socket end. ON/OFF Switch To apply power to the laminator, press the ON/OFF switch to the ON (I) position. To disconnect power to the laminator, press the switch to the OFF (O) position.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions 6. Operation Sequence of Operation Mode RUN When machine is running Photo Safety Sensor Clear and No Micro Switches activated Safety Eye Blocked Micro-Switch Activated Emergency Stop Switch Pressed When RUN is pressed, the rollers rotate at the set speed. When the Photo Safety Sensor is blocked, the rollers do not rotate when RUN is pressed. When the MicroSwitcha is activated, the rollers do not rotate when RUN is pressed.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Loading Film The SPIRE Series laminator runs poly-in and poly-out pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) films. Poly-in means the adhesive side of the film is on the inside of the film roll. Poly-out means the adhesive is on the outside of the film roll. IMPORTANT: The top and Lower rolls of laminating film must be the same width. Always change the top and Lower supply rolls at the same time.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions 4. Slide the roll of film onto the film shaft, ensuring the adhesive does not make contact with the roller. 5. Insert the film shaft back into the film shaft Support Saddle. 6. Push the clevis pin through the holes in the Support Saddle. Webbing the Machine Prior to webbing the machine, ensure the supply rolls are centered on the shafts. Also make sure to remove all brake tension on the unwind and supply shafts before you begin.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Figure 33. Separating film from the release liner. 5. Pull the laminate down, allowing it to drape over the Upper Main Roller. Ensure that the film is pulled evenly and that no bulges exist at either end of the idler bar. Figure 35. Attaching mounting adhesive (on bottom) to the PSA. 10. Lower the Upper Main Roller just enough to make contact with the Bottom Main Roller. Figure 36. Upper and lower films attached to each other. Figure 34.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions 16. Raise the Upper Main Roller and press the Footswitch to smooth out wrinkles in the film. 17. Install the Pressure Plate. Webbing Film by Tacking New Film to Existing Film The following describes a method for threading 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.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions CAUTION: Be careful to not cut the rollers. 5. Carefully cut the film web between the lower film supply and the idler bar (2). 14. Observe the film being pulled through the laminator to assure that the remaining film and the new film are advancing concurrently. Any separation between the films will require stopping the motor immediately and the situation corrected. 6. Do not allow the adhesive side of the film to contact the Main Rollers. 15.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Rewinder Rewinder PSA Laminate PSA Laminate (1) Idler Main Roller Feed Table Idler (1) Feed Table Main Roller (2) Pull web Idler Main Roller Main Roller Idler (2) Printed media or mount adhesive Printed media or mount adhesive Figure 40. Cutting film from the laminator diagram. 5. Carefully cut the remaining top film web and release liner between the idler bar and Main Roller (2). Figure 41.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Clear a Film Jam (Wrap-Up) Precoating Mount Boards 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 can wrap around the Main or Pull Rollers during webbing if a threading card is not used. Use this process to precoat the front of substrates with pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA). Precoated boards are useful for mounting graphics that will not be laminated.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Pressure Sensitive Decalling Tips • • • • This process can be performed at any speed. Leave small gaps between each substrate as you feed them into the laminator to make it easier to separate them. The job is easier with two people; one to feed the substrates and one to separate them as they exit the laminator. ALWAYS RELEASE ALL TENSION BRAKES, BOTH UPPER UNWIND AND REWIND, BEFORE LOADING THE FILM.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions • • ALWAYS RELEASE ALL TENSION BRAKES, BOTH UPPER UNWIND AND REWIND, BEFORE LOADING THE FILM. ONCE LOADED, START BY ADDING TENSION TO THE REWIND FIRST. If the laminate starts to follow the release liner toward the rewind, either reduce tension on the rewind or increase tension on the unwind. If the release liner follows the laminate into the laminating rollers, increase tension on the rewind.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Pressure Sensitive Mounting Precoat - Front Use this process to mount a graphic to a precoated substrate. 10. Continue until the graphic and substrate exits the rollers. Tips • Examples include POP signage, legal graphics, photographs, and presentations. • R U • MR MR For larger graphics, a second person at the back of the laminator can help apply tension to the graphic.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Tips for Custom Application #2 Main Roller The top and bottom supply rolls must be aligned as closely as possible. Misalignment can cause adhesives to stick to the rollers. The 3 inch Extruded and AUTOGRIP Shafts have rulers incorporated to assist centering the film on the shafts. Supply Shaft Rewinder Idler Main Roller Film Alignment Idler Idler Supply Shaft Figure 47. Custom application 2. 1. 2. 3. Figure 49.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Film Tension Lamination Guide Proper film tension, known as brake tension, is the minimum amount required to eliminate wrinkles in the finished item. As the film roll becomes smaller, tension increases, thus the adjustment needs to be loosened. Film tension should be checked occasionally to ensure that the adjustment is correct. This manual provides general guidelines and is only a general reference guide.
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SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions 7. Operator Maintenance Caring for the SPIRE Series Laminator The only maintenance required by the operator is to periodically clean the rollers. The following procedure will help keep the rollers 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.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action LCD does not illuminate Laminator not connected to electrical on the control panel when supply. the ON/OFF switch is in the ON position. Blown fuse. Insert attachment plug into receptacle. Rollers do not turn. Photo Safety Sensors blocked. Unblock Photo Safety Sensors. Feed Table Interlock Latch not in place. Reseat Interlock Latch all the way down until the micro switch activates.
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions WEEE Statement At the end of its useful life, your product is considered to be Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). As such, it is important to note that: • • • • • • • WEEE is not to be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. It is to be collected separately such that it can be disassembled so its components and materials can be recycled, re-used, and recovered (burned for energy content in electricity production).
SPIRE II Series – Installation and Operating Instructions Glossary of Terms The terms listed here appear in this manual or are commonly used in the normal use of laminators. Term Definition Decal Media that has an overlaminate on the front and a mount adhesive on the back. Film Adhesive material that is applied to a substrate or media. Gap The space between two rollers. In-feed The side of the laminator where media is fed into the machine to be laminated.
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