OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MIGHTYLAM 2700 ROLL LAMINATOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Messages and Electrical Safeguards ..............................3 - 4 Introduction ...................................................................................... Laminator Features ................................................................5 Specifications ..................................................................................5 Intial Set-up ....................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES AND ELECTRICAL SAFEGUARDS For your protection, do not connect the laminator to electrical power or attempt to operate it until you read these instructions completely. Keep these instructions in a convenient location for future reference. This instruction manual and labels affixed to the laminator are important safety messages. Read these messages carefully. For your safety... Save these Operating Instructions for later use.
If the below conditions exist do not attempt to service or repair the laminator yourself. Unplug the laminator from the electrical outlet and contact an authorized service representative. • When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. • If liquid has been spilled into the laminator or it has been exposed to water. • If the laminator has been subjected to excessive jarring through being dropped or bumped. • If the laminator does not operate normally when following the operating instructions.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the MightyLam 2700 Roll Laminator. This unit is designed to provide years of trouble-free service. The MightyLam 2700 will accept rolls of laminating film up to 27” wide in all film thicknesses. Paper and card stock up to 1/16” (1.6mm) thick may be laminated without adjusting the rollers. Your MightyLam 2700 is preset at the factory for most applications so any adjustments should be minor. Laminator Standard Features...
INITIAL SETUP Unpacking... Before unpacking the unit, inspect the shipping container for signs of damage. Notify the carrier and your dealer immediately if any damage is noted. Components... Figure 1 below shows the location of the major components and controls of the MightyLam 2700. You should become familiar with these before operating the laminator.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Heat Control Your new MightyLam 2700 has digital heat controllers for each heat shoe. Users can easily adjust the set temperature for each heat shoe individually to achieve the best quality lamination. Both controllers have been calibrated to accurately display the heat shoe temperature in the laminating range. The heater switch on the right side frame activates both controllers.
OPERATION This section describes the operation of your MightyLam 2700. This laminator is designed for all widths of plastic up to 27”. However, if narrower widths are used the Heat Shoes must be cleaned before using a wider roll. Refer to the MAINTENANCE section for cleaning instructions. Loading Laminating Film onto Mandrels... Slide the film onto the mandrel. Note that one mandrel is labeled TOP and the other BOTT (for bottom). They are not interchangeable. Threading Laminating Film...
4. Pull 6”-12” of film from the bottom roll. Pass it under the lower idler bar. You can “drop-down” the lower idler bar to give you more clearance. After doing so, return the idler bar to its upper position for running the machine. Drape the film from the bottom roll over the film from the top roll. See figures 5&6. FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 NOTE: The shiny side of the film must always go against the heat shoes. The heat shoes reach a temperature of up to 350°F. Do not touch the surface of the heat shoes. 5.
Adjusting Mandrel/Film Tension….. Each type of laminating film has different characteristics and may require laminator adjustment. The tension should be set so that the film moves over the heat shoes without wrinkles as the film enters the laminator. Best results are obtained if tension adjustments are made while the unit is at operating temperature. If any adjustments are required use the following procedure: 1. Switch the heaters on. Wait for the heat shoes to reach operating temperature. 2.
Caution! If the blade release knobs are turned too far, the slitter blade may fall out of its guide and come in contact with the rubber rollers. If this happens, the rollers could be damaged. Never turn the blade release knobs more than one turn to position the blades. To Adjust the Slitter Blades: 1. Be sure the slitter blades are positioned above the laminating web. If they are lowered, loosen the release screws and lift the blades away from the web. Tighten the screws to lock the blades in place. 2.
Note: You may want to run a test lamination first as any item that passes between the heat shoes will be laminated and cannot be recovered until it exits the rear of the laminator. 5. Additional items may be fed in sequence, keeping enough distance between sheets for trimming. 6. After the last item has exited the pull rollers, turn the motor switch off. 7. Use the zippy cutter to cut across the film to remove the laminated items from the unit.
Mounting your print: 1. Be sure all laminator parts (i.e. safety shield, feed table, etc.) are in their proper positions and the laminating film is loaded correctly on top and bottom mandrels. (See page 8-9 for film loading instructions). 2. Using the supplied allen wrench back out the four pressure adjustment screws 1 full turn for each 1/16” thickness of the board. Ie. 3/16” 3 full turns. (Be sure to count the number of turns so the screws can be returned to original position). FIGURE 9 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: Laminator is inoperative. Motor does not run, indicator lights are out. ACTION: Unit may be unplugged. Connect power supply. Ensure that your circuit breaker has not tripped. Fuse may have blown. Replace 15 amp power fuse. PROBLEM: Laminating film and item being laminated move through laminator erratically. ACTION: Check thickness of item to be laminated. Maximum thickness is 1/16” (1.6mm) if rollers have not been adjusted. Clean heat shoes of residual adhesive.
MAINTENANCE This section contains instructions for cleaning and maintaining your laminator. These procedures should be preformed at regular intervals to help ensure the trouble-free operation of your laminator. Cleaning the Heat Shoes and Laminating Rollers... The heat shoes and laminating rollers should be cleaned of any residual adhesive whenever the film does not pass smoothly over their surfaces. NOTE: The surface of the heat shoes is Teflon coated and must only be cleaned using a soft cloth.
WARRANTY AND RETURN POLICY Warranty Your laminator is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the original purchase date. In the event of a defect in material or workmanship, the manufacturer or its authorized dealer, will repair or replace (at their option) the laminator. This does not cover rollers that have been damaged due to improper usage. The manufacturer makes no other warranty stated or implied except as stated above.
PARTS LIST AND ILLUSTRATIONS This section contains reference drawings and a partial parts list to assist you when ordering parts for your laminator. Some of the descriptions may have been changed for clarification. Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Part No.
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