Laminator User Manual

Operations Manual Polaris II

6.0 Applications

The Polaris will accommodate rolls of film on a 3 inch

core. This section will describe how to load and thread

film and start an application. This section will also give

some helpful hints and important points to remember.

WARNING: Do not wear ties, loose fitting clothes

or dangling jewelry while operating or servicing the

laminator. These items may get caught in the nip

and choke you or you can be crushed or burned.

6.1 Film loading and threading

(1) Turn power ON.

(2) Slide the roll of laminating film onto the unwind shaft

so the adhesive is facing away from the heat roller when

placed on the laminator.

CAUTION: The dull side of the film contains the

adhesive. Use extreme caution when loading

delustered (matte) film as both sides appear dull.

(3) Load the sheet stack on the feed table. Make sure to

“fan” the paper when loading to ensure proper feeding.

Left justify the paper and adjust paper guides as required.

(4) Adjust suction cups on the feeder so that only the

suction cups needed are being used. To adjust, turn off

the first suction cup that does not come in contact with

the paper stack. See Figures 6.1.1 and 6.1.2

Figure 6.1.1 Suction Cup Control

SUCTION CUPS

OFF

Figure 6.1.2 Suction Cups and Paper Pile

SUCTION CONTROLS

PAPER PILE

(5) Adjust suction cup pressure and blower pressure. As

a starting point, the blower should be set at 20 Kpa and

the suction should be set to -40 Kpa. This may have to

be adjusted for different applications.

(6) Select paper length on main control panel.

(7) Select Nip Pressure on main control panel. See

“Application Guide” for settings.

(8) The Polaris is left justified and the film should be lined

up from the left to the right. Once the film is mounted,

secure in place by tightening the screws on the locking

collars.