ACCU-18XE Liquid Laminator Owner’s Operation Manual ACCU-18XE Liquid Laminator
TA B L E O F C ON T EN T S TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................... 2 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................... 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........................................................................................................................... 4 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION ....
I N T RO D U C T I ON ACCU-18XE LIQUID LAMINATOR STATEMENT OF INTENDED USE Thank you for purchasing the Neschen-Accutech ACCU-18XE Liquid Laminator. The ACCU-18XE has been designed to provide you with years of reliable service. As you become more familiar with the laminator, you will appreciate the high quality of production it offers as well as the excellence in its engineering design.
I M P O RTA N T S AF EG UA R D S SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES WARNING: Whenever using any equipment, always follow manufacturers’ instructions to ensure safe operation. Do not feed objects such as staples, paper clips and rough or abrasive materials through the laminating rollers. Keep all objects, such as tools, rulers, pens, markers and knives away from the roller opening. To prevent such items from accidentally being fed into the rollers, do not leave them on the laminator.
S E T- UP A N D I N S TAL L A T I O N U N PA C K I N G T H E LA M I NA TO R Remove the cardboard box and foam. Place the unit in a well-lit, dust-free area where the floor of the work area is level. The laminator should not be located near open flames or high heat, such as heat registers, stoves or ovens. The location of the laminator should not interfere with proper ventilation. RO L L E R I N S TA L L A T I O N 1.
P R I N T C A TC H T R AY I N S TA L L A T I O N 3. Plug the nebulizer into the open connector of the cable going to the nebulizer fan. WARNING: DO NOT plug in the unit without making sure that the nebulizer is standing upright and that the humidifier container is filled with 2 in. (5 cm) of DISTILLED WATER. Running the nebulizer not in the upright position and without water may damage the unit and will void the warranty. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Figure 4: Print Catch Tray 1.
L A M I NA TO R F E A T U R E S Lacquer Container Shutter Control Lever Print Catch Tray Drain Valve and Plug Front Control Panel Figure 6: ACCU-18XE Liquid Laminator Features Feature Description Front Control Panel Rear Control Panel Lacquer Container Controls the motor, fans, heaters and humidifier. Contains the power switch and laminator fuse (refer to figure 8). Container in which the top metal roller, middle silicone rubber roller, bottom silicone rubber roller and lacquer are contained.
F RON T C ON T RO L PA N E L Figure 7: Front Control Panel LOW RUN Mode When lit, this Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicates that the amount of distilled water in the humidifier bottle is running low and needs to be replenished. In RUN Mode, the motor, fans and heaters are ON. HUMIDITY VOLUME STOP Mode The position of this setting knob controls the amount of time the humidifier is ON during a 60-second period.
If during RUN mode the shutter is rotated from the open to the closed position, the LED will blink indicating the shutter needs to be opened. If the shutter is not opened within 2 seconds, the machine will automatically switch from RUN mode to IDLE mode, and the LED will go out. NOTE: Remember to close the shutter if the laminator is set to IDLE and will not be used within 5 minutes. SPEED (Motor Speed Adjustment Knob) The motor speed can be adjusted in a range from 0 to 15 fpm (0 to 4.6 mpm).
L A C Q U E R C O N TA IN E R on the top left and right hand side of the lacquer container. See the section on “Roller Height Adjustment.” The purpose of the drain valve, located on the bottom of the lacquer container, is to empty lacquer and wash water from the container at the end of operations. See the section on “Cleaning the Lacquer Container.
H U M I D I F I E R S Y S TE M humidifier container is filled with 2 in. (5 cm) of DISTILLED WATER. Running the nebulizer not in the upright position and without water may damage the unit and will void the warranty. The humidifier system has a water supply bottle, which MUST be checked daily and filled as required with DISTILLED WATER. NOTE: The humidifier bottle must be placed at a higher elevation than that of the nebulizer container.
S H U T T E R CO N T ROL L E V E R BELT ASSEMBLY The self-contained belt assembly provides movement of the coated images over the air dryer system. The speed at which the images move is controlled using the speed switch on the front control panel. AIR DRYER SYSTEM The air dryer system is an array of nine fans (120 cfm each) and three heaters (400-Watt each) that are designed to dry the coated media by blowing warm air across the belt as images are fed through the laminator.
M A T E R I A L S A N D SU B S T R A T E S MATERIAL SIZES Almost any pliable substrate up to 18 in. (45.7 cm) in width can be coated using the ACCU-18XE Laminator. Exceptions are thin, porous materials such as newspaper and some pretreated surfaces. MATERIALS THAT CAN BE COATED 1. All photographic papers. 2. Most substrates used for digital imaging. NOTE: Always make a test coat using a sample of the material to be coated with the ACCU-18XE laminator prior to production. ADDITIONAL COATS 1.
O P E R A T I ON S M E A S U R I N G V I S C OS I T Y Prior to operations, check the viscosity or thickness of the lacquer to be used. To measure the viscosity of the lacquer, you will need a #2-Zahn Viscosity Cup and a stopwatch. The cup has a hole in the bottom from which the lacquer will run out until the cup is empty. The amount of time that it takes to empty the cup (Zahn-seconds) is used to calculate the viscosity or thickness of the fluid tested.
S TA RT- U P P RO C E DU R E 1. Place the nebulizer in the ring in the bottom of the nebulizer container; making sure that it is standing upright. 2. Check the level of water in the humidifier water supply bottle and fill with DISTILLED WATER if necessary. Place the water bottle at an elevation above that of the nebulizer container so that the water will drain properly. Allow the nebulizer container to fill to the float switch level. The nebulizer should be fully submerged in the water.
S C R A P E R A DJ U S T ME N T Figure 20: Scraper Bar and M4 Adjustment Screws NOTE: The scraper adjustment must be done with lacquer in the lacquer container. 1. Set the transport mode switch to the STOP mode. 2. Open the lacquer container door. 3. Remove the scraper bar by removing the two thumbscrews that are holding it in place. 4. Two M4 Hex head screws are located just above the thumbscrews that attach the scraper assembly to the lacquer container.
P RO C E S S IN G I M A GE S The unit can be run for several days without draining the lacquer. To accomplish this, a balance must be found between the humidifier and the actual drying rate of your location. (This can vary due to environmental conditions). If the humidifier is set too high, the lacquer will absorb the water and become less viscous, meaning that there is too much water and the lacquer will become too thin and unusable.
C A R E A N D M A I N TE NA N C E WEEKLY MAINTENANCE Both the lacquer container and the humidifier container require a thorough weekly cleaning. The lacquer container needs to be maintained to ensure minimal lacquer buildup. The humidifier container must be kept clean to avoid contamination from bacteria or mold. C L E A N I N G TH E L A C Q U E R C O N TA I N E R 1. Be sure that the machine is in STOP mode and that the shutter is closed. 2. Set the motor speed knob to “10.” 3.
T RO U B L E S H O OT I N G G U I D E PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Coating is uneven Pressure not released from rollers after machine was shut down. The roller has an indentation where the two rollers stayed in contact with one another. Run machine for one or two hours with the pressure on. -orHorizontal lines are visible on output. Horizontal lines may occur for the same reason. Clean rollers with straight alcohol. If horizontal lines persist, roller may have been permanently damaged.
S E RV I C E & S UP P ORT TECHNICAL SERVICE SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS For technical assistance, please contact your NeschenAccutech technical service representative at: (410) 379-5688 or (800) 490-4232. When calling for technical service, please have the laminator serial number available. The serial number is located on the identification label, which is just below the rear control panel. Service and maintenance must be performed fully in accordance with the instructions.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Mechanical Dimensions (H x W x D) Shipping Dimensions Net Weight Shipping Weight 26 in. h x 28 in. w x 23 in. d (66 cm x 71 cm x 58 cm) Note: With catch tray installed, width (w) = 43 in. (110 cm) 32 in. x 32 in. x 32 in. (82 cm x 82 cm x 82 cm) 120 lbs. (54.4 kg) 162 lbs. (73.5 kg) Process Max. Media Size Variable Coating Speed 18 in. x 24 in. (45.7 cm x 61 cm) 5 to 15 fpm (1.5 to 4.
S PA R E PA RT S L I S T 88160511……………… BOTTLE WITH FITTING & TUBING 88160512……………… MOTOR WITH BRACKET AND PULLEY 88160513……………… CONTROL BOARD ASSEMBLY 88160514……………… NEBULIZER 88160516………………NEBULIZER – REPLACEMENT DISK ONLY 88175500……………… COLLECTOR TRAY ASSEMBLY 88175501……………… THUMB SCREW ¼-20 - ROLLER ADJUSTMENT 88160522……………… NEBULIZER CONTAINER & FLOAT 88175503……………… ROLLER BRACKET WITH LIFTER BRACKET RH 88175504……………… ROLLER BRACKET WITH LIFTER BRACKET LH 88175505……………… HEATER 88210510……………… ROLLER TOP
L I M I T E D WA R R A N T Y Neschen-Accutech warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new ACCU-18XE Liquid Laminator, which proves defective in materials or workmanship within the applicable warranty period, will be repaired or, at our option, replaced without charge. The applicable warranty shall be one year (parts) and ninety days (electrical) from date of purchase.
Neschen-Accutech Technical Service (For technical assistance & service) Tel: (410) 379-5688 (800) 490-4232 Fax: (410) 579-8959 Neschen-Accutech Customer Service (For information and placing orders) Tel: (888) 490-4232 Fax: (410) 579-8959 Note: Neschen-Accutech recommends that your main power be installed by a licensed electrician in accordance with electrical codes in your area. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
