Image® 6500 Laminator Owners Manual - English Gebrauchsanleitung • Manuel d’ Utilisation • Manual del Usuario • Manuale Utente Image® 6500 Laminator Kaschiermaschine • Machine laminer • Lamina Dora • Laminatore
S E A L ® I M A G E ® 6 5 0 0 L A M I N AT O R — TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Workspace Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a SEAL® Image® 6500 Laminator. We have designed the SEAL Image 6500 to give you years of reliable service. As you become familiar with your laminator, you will appreciate the high quality of its production and the excellence in its engineering design. STATEMENT OF INTENDED USE Your SEAL Image 6500 Laminator meets the CE Machinery Safety Directive (89/392/EEC, including 91/368/EEC, 93/44/EEC and 93/68/EEC) and is cETL listed (UL775, 1950/EN60950).
E L E C T R I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Connect the laminator in accordance with the details given on the identification plate attached to the rear of the laminator. Refer also to the Technical Specifications page for more information. Single Phase Version: (Part No.
W O R K S PA C E R E Q U I R E M E N T S • Keep the area around your laminator clear with adequate space around it so you can feed, receive and trim mounted and/or laminated images. • An area 15' x 11' (4.5m x 3.4m) is the smallest area recommended. We recommend a room size of 20' x 18' (6.1m x 5.49m) to accommodate a laminator and 2 tables 4' x 8' (1.2m x 2.4m) on casters for finishing/ layout work.
ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS The following environmental conditions are ideal for the best operation of the laminator. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE The best temperature for the SEAL Image 6500 is between 50°F and 86°F (10°C and 30°C). Do not expose the laminator to direct sunlight as output quality may be affected. RELATIVE HUMIDITY For best results, the ambient relative humidity for the SEAL Image 6500 should be between 70-90% non-condensing.
U N P A C K I N G , S E T- U P A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N Only skilled personnel should perform installation. Read and comply with all warnings and follow the proper installation procedures and safety guidelines. • Refer to outside of crate for Uncrating/Recrating instructions. • Take into account the weight of the laminator (1,800lb./818 kg net weight) when moving. Use equipment with which the weight can be safely lifted. The laminator is transported on a wooden pallet (skid).
U N P A C K I N G , S E T- U P A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N UNPACKING YOUR LAMINATOR • Remove the transport packing and the plastic shrinkwrap the laminator is wrapped in to avoid moisture penetration. • Remove the accessory kit package from the top of the laminator, which includes the necessary tools for installation. WARNING! Do not use open blades to remove the protective paper on the rollers. • Roller damage caused by improper use of cutting tools will void the user’s warranty.
I M P O R TA N T S A F E G U A R D S SAFETY SYMBOLS USED ON THE LAMINATOR IMPORTANT! Read and make sure you understand these safety and operating guidelines. Rotating Parts: Risk of Injury Failure to use caution near rotating rollers could result in physical injury. Be careful that items such as loose clothing, long hair and jewelry do not become entangled in rotating parts. The laminator is equipped with photoelectric eyes to prevent contact with the rotating rollers.
S A F E T Y F E AT U R E S The SEAL Image 6500 Laminator is designed with safety and protective devices with the user’s safety of utmost consideration. However, following safe operating guidelines is still the responsibility of the operator. Hand-Operated Emergency Stop Buttons: Emergency Stop buttons are located on each side of the cabinets for easy access. Once pressed, they immediately cease the laminator’s operation and raise the rollers.
L A M I N AT O R F E AT U R E S 6 3 2 5 4 7 8 1 9 12 10 Features 1. Control panel system • For independent control of pressure, temperature and read-out of speed and material usage. 2. Shim Wheels (4) • Dial-in roller height adjustment for fast and accurate roller nip set ting, which adjusts for the thickness of the material to be processed. 3. Integral Braking System • A simple braking system with a knurled collar provides the means of adjusting the brake tension for the films and images.
F R O N T C O N T R O L PA N E L 1. Air Pressure Gauge: Indicates the PSI reading for the downward pressure of the top main roller. The standard setting for the normal operation is 35-55 PSI. 2. Air Regulator Knob: Adjusts the downward pressure of the top roller. Turn clockwise to increase the pressure. 3. Roller Up/Down Switch (Front, Top): Press up to raise the roller. Press down to lower the roller. 4. Cooling Fan On/Off Button: Turns On/Off the cooling fan.
B A C K C O N T R O L PA N E L 1. Air Pressure Gauge: Indicates the PSI reading for the downward pressure of the top pull roller. The standard setting for the normal operation is 35-55 PSI. 2. Air Regulator Knob: Adjusts the downward pressure of the top pull roller. Turn clockwise to increase the pressure. 3. Roller Up/Down Switch (Rear, Top): Press the switch up to raise the roller. Press the switch down to lower the roller. 4.
C L U T C H C O N T R O L PA N E L The Clutch Control Panel is located on the left-side cabinet when facing the rear of the laminator. The operator can adjust the amount of tension that is directly applied to the laminate between the main and pull rollers. The amount of tension applied affects the output and extreme pull tension will stretch the hot films causing outfeed waves in the finished product. This is a factor with films such as Print Guard®, which stretches easily.
T O P M O T O R C O N T R O L PA N E L S The Motor Control Panels are centrally located on the top of both side cabinets. This location provides easy access from all sides of the laminator. Right- or left-handed operators can use either panel to make speed or direction processing adjustments from the front or rear of the laminator. A change made to either panel affects the settings of both panels. 1. Speed Adjustment Knob Use this knob to adjust the speed of the roller rotation.
C H E C K I N G O P E R AT I O N After you are familiar with the control panels and their functions, check all operations. Check the Main Power • Press the Stand-By switch up and the front and back displays on the control panels should be lit. • The center red switch on both top cabinet control panels should be illuminated. Check the Emergency Stop Buttons • Press one of the Emergency Stop buttons and the laminator will shut down. • Rotate the Emergency Stop button clockwise to reset.
S E T- U P A N D O P E R A T I O N TEMPERATURE SETTINGS HOW TO SET THE SHIM WHEELS • Select the film(s) that you will use on the top (and bottom) of the images. • First, determine the thickness of the board that you will use for mounting. • Check which temperature setting is recommended for your SEAL® Brands material (see literature enclosed in your material box).
S E T- U P A N D O P E R A T I O N LOADING A ROLL OF MATERIAL • Turn the unwind brake fully towards you so there is no brake tension on the unwind shaft (until no gap is visible between the unwind brake and the lock collar). • Swing out the desired unwind shaft towards you and slide a roll of material onto the unwind shaft. Ensure that the rubber blocking cords are on the top and bottom of the shaft for easy loading (see below). Figure 11.
S E T- U P A N D O P E R A T I O N PIVOTING TABLE USE FOR WEBBING • Pull the film up and place it over the top roller. • First, remove the roll easel shaft from its brackets and set aside. • Reposition the table by lifting the outer edge upwards and pivot in towards the roller (Figure 14). • Pull out both retaining plungers of the roll easel brackets and pivot the brackets down and forward as shown in Figure 12.
S E T- U P A N D O P E R A T I O N SETTING THE UNWIND BRAKE TENSION Refer to the Features Page for identification. IMPORTANT! The brake tension greatly affects the smooth flow of the laminating film. • Adjust the unwind brake so that it applies sufficient tension to the laminate. To remove the cooling tube from the bottom location: • Grasp the cooling tube with fingers or you can use your fingers in the airflow holes to lift the closed end of the cooling tube out of the bracket.
S E T- U P A N D O P E R A T I O N AUTO-RUN OPERATION • The continuous-run operation allows the user to set the direction of the roller rotation and adjust the roller speed by turning either of the Speed Control knobs on the tops of the cabinets. WARNING! While using the foot switch, interrupting the photoelectric safety eyes does NOT stop the laminator. An audible beep will be heard, the Motor Directional Switch will be blinking and the roller speed will run in ‘slow mode’ at a speed of 2ft./min. (0.
FEEDING IMAGES BASIC STEPS TO FEEDING IMAGES NOTE: For good results, the process requires that the images be fed through correctly. • Make sure the leading edge of each image is flat all the way across or any wrinkles or creases in the image will show when laminated – perhaps even magnified. • A straight leading edge will aid in feeding in the image. • Feed the image into the laminator ensuring that the leading edge is parallel to the roller.
WEBBING FILMS WITHOUT A RELEASE LINER The following are the basic webbing procedures for webbing films without a release liner: • Feed the leader-board over the first chill idler and under the second chill idler. • Select films slightly wider than the image to allow for a border without film waste. A border of 1/8" to 1/4" (3-6mm) is adequate. NOTE: For top and bottom film combinations of 10 mil (250 microns) or less, feed over the first idler and under the second.
WEBBING FILMS WITH A RELEASE LINER The following are the basic webbing procedures for webbing films with a release liner: • Raise the top pull roller and advance the leader-board through the pull rollers. • Select films slightly wider than the image to allow for a border without film waste. A border of 1/8" to 1/4" (3-6mm) is adequate. • Holding the leader-board up against the top edge of the top pull roller, lower the roller. Make sure the rear Shim Wheels are set to 0" (0mm).
D E C A L I N G ( H E A T- A C T I V A T E D ) This process involves applying a hot film to the top and a cold backing adhesive to the bottom of the graphic. This process can be used to create self-adhesive images for mounting down onto various substrates. After performing this process, follow the Mounting Instructions in the manual to apply the decal to a substrate. Note: When using Mounting Adhesive on the back of images it is best to run over both idlers.
DECALING (PRESSURE-SENSITIVE) This process involves applying a cold pressure-sensitive over-laminate to the top and a cold pressuresensitive mounting adhesive to the bottom of a graphic. This process can be used to create selfadhesive images for mounting down onto various substrates. After performing this process, follow the Mounting Instructions in the manual to apply the decal to a substrate.
MOUNTING This process involves mounting previously prepared decals onto a substrate. No films or adhesives are required for this process. • At this point, continuous run can be selected by pressing the Forward Motor Direction switch. TO MOUNT DECALS ONTO A SUBSTRATE • If the board is accidentally sent in too far at first, the release liner will get caught and will be impossible to pull back. In this case, stop and reverse the motor until the liner can be pulled away.
E N C A P S U L AT I N G This process involves completely sealing an image between two films. Follow the webbing instructions for films specific for your location.
P R E - C O AT I N G B O A R D S This process is used to coat substrates with a selfadhesive coating onto which images can be mounted. Preparation: IMPORTANT! Ensure that the Shim Wheel settings of the rollers correspond to the board thickness. Shim Wheel • Load the roll of pressure-sensitive adhesive onto the top unwind shaft of the laminator with the exposed adhesive facing you. • Use a leader-board of the same thickness as the boards to be coated.
LOW-TEMP VINYL TRANSFER This process involves transferring an image onto a flexible vinyl. Top roller temperature and amount of main roller downward pressure is dependent on the type of toners. Use the minimum amount of pressure required for successful transfer.
PROCESS CONTROL SHEET Process: ______________________________________ Application Use: _______________________________ Top Unwind Shaft: ______________________________ Bottom Unwind Shaft: ___________________________ Front Control Panel Settings Top Roller Temp.: ______________________________ NOTE: We recommend that you make a photocopy of this page. With each successfully run application, record the process and settings and a diagram of the webbing procedure.
C L E A N I N G / M A I N TA I N I N G Y O U R L A M I N AT O R WARNING! Turn the door interlock to the OFF position and then disconnect the laminator from the power supply before cleaning or greasing the bearings. CLEANING THE LAMINATOR • The laminator may be cleaned with a lint-free cloth, lightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution. Do not use spray-on cleaners. Do not immerse any part of the laminator in water or other liquids.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SHEET Grease Bearings Chain Tension Adjustment/Oil Chain** Drain Water (Air Filter)*** Safety Check After Servicing NOTE: Enter dates of service and initials of service personnel. We recommend that you make a photocopy of this page, tape it to the inside of the cabinet door and use this to record dates that authorized safety or maintenance personnel perform these laminator maintenance procedures.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Solution The laminator will not turn on. • Check if the power cable is plugged into the mains wall outlet. • Check that the Stand-By switch is ON. • Unplug the laminator and check the circuit breakers inside the left-side cabinet. Only authorized safety or maintenance personnel should do this. • Make sure the left-side cabinet door is closed and the Door Interlock is in the ON position.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Decal: An image that has been laminated on top (either heat-activated or pressure-sensitive) with an adhesive backing. Film: A synonym for laminate. The material used in the laminating and encapsulating process. Heat-Activated Films: Films with an adhesive that are activated when heat is applied. Once applied to an image the adhesive forms a strong bond adhering the laminate and the image together. In-Feed: The side of the laminator from which images are fed.
S PA R E PA R T S L I S T PART DESCRIPTION PART # Air Compressor 225020 Fan Tube 615463 Roll Easel Shaft Assembly 5520 Supply Shaft Assembly 5519 Table, Image Guide (Front) Table, Print Guide (Rear) 5522 Take-Up Shaft Assembly 5518 36 5521
T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Mechanical Dimensions (H x W x D) 56" x 85" x 57" (1,423mm x 2,159mm x 1,448mm) Net Weight 1,800 lbs. (818 kg) Shipping Weight 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) Roller Construction Four high-release silicone-covered rollers Process Max. Working Width 61" maximum (1,550mm) Max. Roller Speed 15 ft./min. (4.5m/min.) Core Inner Diameter 3" (76mm) Maximum Board Thickness 1" (25.
LIMITED WARRANTY SEAL Graphics warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new SEAL Brands Image 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 from date of purchase with the exception of silicone roll coverings that will be six months from date of purchase.
