Professional Laminating Systems SERIES II LAMINATOR INSTALLERS GUIDE
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WARNINGS & SAFETY _______________________________ 5 ELECRICAL REQUIREMENTS __________________________6 Specifications ______________________________________________ 7 Unpacking _____________________________________________8 LAMINATOR UNPACKING ____________________________10 STAND ASSEMBLY____________________________________13 Assembled Stand _______________________________________15 Stand Assembly ________________________________________17 MOUNTING THE LAMINATOR _____________________________ 24 Laminator
WARNINGS & SAFETY DO NOT OPERATE THIS LAMINATOR WITHOUT FIRST REVIEWING THE OPERATORS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY. NEVER OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITH REMOVED, DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS - SHUTDOWN AND DISCONNECT FROM THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. IF THERE WERE TO EVER BE A MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION IMMEDIATELY UNPLUG THE MACHINE NEVER SERVICE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT FIRST DISCONNECTING THE MACHINE FROM THE ELECTRICAL SOURCE. DO NOT TOUCH THE HEATED ROLLERS AS THEIR TEMPERATURE MAY EXCEED 350 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.
ELECRICAL REQUIREMENTS A GROUNDED RECEPTICAL MUST BE USED, MAKE SURE THAT THE RECEPTICAL MATCHES THE MACHINE REQUIREMENTS MODEL PL1200XS PL1200HP PL227 PL227HP PL238 PL238wf PL244wf VOLTS 120 120 120 240 120 240 240 AMPS 10 20 20 20 20 20 30 PLUG * * * L6-20 * L6-20 L6-30 *Conventional plug however the outlet must be dedicated (no other devices on the same circuit). The electrical installation must meet local and federal electrical codes and a qualified person must make the installation.
Specifications Hard specs Model Dry/Ship weight 40# / 60# Height Width Depth PL 1200 21” 24” 21” w/o stand PL 1200 60# / 80# 51” 24” 21” w- stand PL 227w/o 70# / 100# 21” 39” 21” stand PL 227w 90# /120# 51” 39” 21” stand PL 238wf 140# / 170# 50” 50” 21” PL 244wf 170# / 200# 50” 56” 21” Models shown in their standard configuration Film specs: Model Max upper roll 11” Max lower roll 6” Max thickness 10 mil+ Max motor Speed 18fpm PL 1200 w/o stand PL 1200 11” 12” 10 mil+ 18fpm w- stand PL 227 11” 6”
Unpacking Because the series II laminator is available in several different sizes and configurations, some of the following steps may not be applicable to your specific shipment. However, it may be a good idea to read over the following documentation to familiarize yourself with your machine and the technology involved Typical shipment of the series II laminator is as follows. A. Your laminator was shipped as a tabletop model. B.
Included with your shipment you should find the following, possibly in multiple boxes. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
LAMINATOR UNPACKING Your laminator is shipped in one box. Some minor assembly is required. You should clear sufficient space to unpack the laminator. Make sure this area will provide access to both sides of the laminator as well as the front and back of the machine. The laminator is packed in specially designed material for shipping your laminator safely The Packing material should be retained for transportation or for shipping in the event of a warranty or service issue.
! ! ! DO NOT LIFT THE LAMINATOR BY ANY OF THE COMPONENTS BETWEEN THE FRONT ROLLERS AND THE REAR ROLLERS.
4. Set the laminator on the floor and lift one end at a time and remove the foam shipping caps 5. Remove the remaining packing 6.
STAND ASSEMBLY The stand is an optional item on certain models and may or may not have been included with the purchase of your laminator. Your laminator stand will require simple assembly. You should clear out sufficient space to unpack the stand. Make sure this area will provide access to both sides as well as the front and back of the stand.
Stand parts: Stand Frame Riser 2 pieces Stand Frame Base 2 pieces Spreaders 1 piece typical Top Support 14
Assembled Stand Use the diagrams and instruction on the following pages as a guide to assemble the stand When finished your stand should resemble this example from our PL 227hp without attached towers.
Install the Casters onto the base. Make sure the caster is screwed all the way down such as in the left example.
Stand Assembly Lay the base on its side and install the riser. At this point there is not specific alignment to pay attention to, simply attach the riser as shown.
Take note of this illustration that shows the proper bolt placement. When first tightening the stand, only tighten it enough to start to seat the lock washers.
Tighten the screw until the head of the screw just starts to compress the lock washer but no tighter. Position the now assembled sides so that the tower screws holes are located to the front. The spreader will be placed in between, you are now looking at the front of the stand.
Tighten the screws down until the screw head just starts to compress the lock washer.
Install the machine base to the top of the riser as shown. The only orientation that matters is that the angle is mounted to the outside of the stand.
Install the towers next. There is a right hand and a left hand tower Pay careful attention to the following picture and the orientation of the mandrel tower.
Test fit the mandrel, make sure that it fits between the mandrel brackets without the left mandrel bracket putting pressure on the mandrel, you should have a small space between the mandrel bracket and the mandrel as shown. If not, your mandrel brackets will have to be adjusted later.
MOUNTING THE LAMINATOR Set the stand in position on a flat level surface. Using 2-3 people carefully the laminator on top of the stand, align the inside of the stand with the inside of the panel that sits on it, align the front of the stand with the front of the panel. Install the ¼-20 hex head screws with their respective washers through the holes in the top rail. DO NOT tighten these screws.
Incorrect Correct If necessary, install and tighten each screw as you get each screw boss aligned with each pocket. Tighten the ¼ ” bolts from the bottom side of the stand rail. DO NOT over-tighten the screws they simply need to be snug.
Tighten the remaining hardware on the stand until the lock washers are fully seated and the hardware is tight. Install the Mandrel into the stand towers Adjust the mandrel towers as necessary so that they are straight and provide about 1/8 -3/16” between the left tower and the left hub of the mandrel.
To adjust the mandrel towers, slightly loosen the 5/16” screws that hold the towers to the stand then tighten the small allen screws to tilt the tower in the desired direction, when adjusting the tower to the left, one should always adjust the screws equally top and bottom. This will alleviate mandrel misalignment issues later on.
Laminator Assembly Standard Towers with Slitters This installation is simple; the towers are installed onto the machine side panels using the included hardware. Distinguish the towers from left and right, the right tower has the extra threaded hole with a ball plunger inserted. The inside face of this right tower is distinguished by the chamfered mounting hole. 1. Install left tower using two 5/16 x ½” long, hex head bolts. 2.
3. Tighten all other bolts snug (do not over tighten).
Standard Towers w/o Slitters These towers will be included with the hardware pack they do not have a particular orientation (unidirectional) 4. Install towers on the left and right side using two 5/16 x ½” long, hex head bolts each. These towers are ambidextrous and bidirectional, they cannot be installed backward. 5. Tighten bolts snug (do not over tighten). Lower towers w/o Stand Your machine is available in two different configurations. A.
Gapping Handle The gapping handle is included in the hardware pack that came with your laminator This handle is for raising and lowering the rollers. The rollers should remain in the gapped or raised position unless the machine is in operation. To install, Thread onto the end of the camshaft located on the right side of the machine.
(machine shown with optional tower, disregard differences) To operate, Simply turn clockwise, the rollers will raise and lower with every revolution of the handle. When adjusting the roller pressures make sure that the handle is in the un-gapped position, after making adjustments gap and ungap the rollers to make sure that you did not put too much pressure on the rollers for the cam (gapping handle) to operate.
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Feed Table Installation Feed Table Installation 1. When installing the feed table it should be held level and square in relation with the laminating roller and with the front of the feed tray tilted as shown. 2. Slide the table forward until the pin boss is against the pin and 3. Drop the front down so that the second pin locks the table in place. When placing the feed table onto the laminator, always be sure that the laminator is turned off and the rollers are stationary.
Slitters Cut the rubber bands that hold the slitter components from loosening during shipment. Cut the rubber band that holds the slitter handle to the upper idler bar.
Included in the white box with your laminator are the slitter blades, do not install them unless you are using them, always remove them after use, they are a component as shown below and should be stored in a separate container (white shipping box) with a lid. They are extremely sharp and pose a cut hazard. Always be careful while handling the sharp blades. Keep out of reach of children. Never use the slitters in the presence of children or other incompetent (unqualified) people.
Startup: After any service is performed on the machine or on the initial setup after shipping. Reveiw the following, BEFORE YOU FIRST PLUG IN THE MACHINE! You MUST follow this procedure in this order. Use caution, you can burn yourself easily on the laminating rollers it is advisable to use leather gloves for a preliminary heat check of the rollers. 1. Turn all switches to off. 2. Plug the laminator in. Do not leave the laminator plugged in for more than 3 minutes.
***If at any time the laminator does anything unusual or continues to heat when it should not immediately unplug the machine and contact tech support*** PLEASE PROCEED TO THE OPERATORS MANUAL Keep this manual for future reference 38
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