AquaSEAL SW-4000 Seal Brands … the finishing touch. Owner’s Operation Manual Important: Read and understand all safety information before operating.
Preface This manual contains the following Sections: Section 1. Introduction – provides a basic overview of the AquaSEAL™ Superwide liquid laminator, and contains illustrations of the basic hardware components. Section 2. Operating Procedures – describes procedures for setting up, starting, stopping, and controlling the machine. Section 3. Periodic Maintenance – provides procedures for periodic cleaning of the applicator area, and general cleaning. Section 4.
Table of Contents General Warranty Statement ……………………………………………………………… 3 Safety Information ……………………………………………………………….. 4-5 Safety Labels …………………………………………………………………….. 5 Section 1. Introduction Hardware Overview ……………………………………………………………… 6-10 Section 2. Operating Procedures Tools / Supplies Needed ………………………………………………………… 11 Loading the Sealant ……………………………………………………………… 11 Priming the Pump ………………………………………………………………... 12 Loading the Media………………………………………………………………...
Warranty SEAL® Graphics warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new SEAL® Image® Laminator, which proves defective in materials or workmanship within the applicable warranty period, will be repaired or, at our option, replaced without charge. Effective November 1st, 2002 the applicable warranty period for New Equipment shall be one year (parts), six months (labor and rollers) from date of purchase.
Safety Information Intended Use The AquaSEAL™ SW-4000 liquid laminator is intended for use with medium, large, and grand format graphic output Graphics can vary in widths from 0.3–3.3M (1–10 ft.) in width and can be up to 90M (295 ft.) in length (dependent on thickness of media used). The AquaSEAL™ SW-4000 liquid laminator is intended for use with AquaSEAL™ water based sealant only. Use of solvent-based or other manufacturers’ sealants may damage the machine and may void any warranty.
Safety Information General q Do not operate the machine until it is connected to the proper power source. Refer to Installation instructions located inside control cabinet. q It is strongly recommended that the machine is fed from an “Earth Leakage” protected electrical outlet – if in doubt, please contact Hunt Technical Services (contact details in “After Sales Support” section at the rear of the manual) or consult a licensed electrician.
Section 1. Introduction The AquaSEAL™ SW-4000 is a medium, large, and grand format media liquid laminator used to coat graphics with a protective sealant. Operating either roll or fan fed, the media is threaded through the applicator mechanism, under the drying assembly, and onto the take-up roller. During operation, the liquid laminator applies sealant onto the printed graphics and then cures and dries it before winding the media onto the take-up roller.
Section 1. Introduction q Three Emergency Stop Buttons are fitted to the machine, located prominently on the front of both end cabinets and in the center of the machine on top of the Heater assembly. When pressed, all power is removed from the working parts of the machine and all pneumatic assemblies return to their safe state. The machine cannot be used again until the Emergency Stop Buttons are reset twisting the button ¼ turn clockwise.
Section 1. Introduction q The Unwind Stands are used to position rolls of media directly under the front of the machine for straight feeding and trouble free operation. Each SW-4000 is equipped with 3 Unwind Stands. q The Control Panel contains all the displays, controls, and indicators required to operate the laminator. Refer to Figure 1-2 and its accompanying descriptions. • Stop Mode removes power to the entire control panel. When main power is turned ON, this is the machine’s normal state.
Section 1. Introduction • Take-up Drive/Disengage is used to switch the drive from its normal forward state to a disengaged state that allows the Take-up to free spin in the reverse direction for unloading purposes. Machine must be in Drive position for normal operation. • Sealant ON/OFF is used to turn the Sealant Pump ON and OFF. • Tension Idler UP/DOWN is used to move the Tension Idler up or down. This function operates in Reset, Pre-heat, and Run modes. Figure 1-2.
Section 1. Introduction q The Main Power Switch switches electrical power to the machine ON and OFF. The cabinet door cannot be opened until the power switch is turned off. q The Main Power Circuit Breakers provide over-current protection. q The Power Cable Entrance is the point where the cable connected to the power source enters the machine. It connects the machine to one of the following power sources: • • 200-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase, 56 Amps max current.
Section 2. Operating Procedures All operating functions are initiated at the control panel. The following section outlines general procedures and describes specific functions used to coat outdoor media. This section is divided into the following sub-headings: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Section 2. Operating Procedures Priming the Pump 1. After filling the Sealant Tank, connect the supplied length of hose to the drain valve and place the other end into the supply tank. Open the drain valve on the pump valve assembly and close the flow control valve. This will allow the coating to flow freely from the Sealant Tank to the pump and purge any air from the impeller housing. 2.
Section 2. Operating Procedures Loading the Media: 1. If using rolled media, position the Unwind stands equally spaced under the front of the machine and place the roll of media on the stands so that it is well supported. The media must be oriented to feed into the machine with the image side up. 2. If the media is fan folded, position the material on the floor under the front of the machine with the media oriented to feed into the machine with the image side up.
Section 2. Operating Procedures 3. Web the Laminator A Web diagram is provided in Figure 2-3 below. Photo Eyes Applicator Tube Draw Down Assembly Dryer Panel Web Idler Take Up Roller Tension Idler Media Sealant Tank Unwind Stands Sealant Pump Figure 2-3. Web Diagram Method 1. Ensure that the machine is in Pre-heat mode with the Tension Idler in the Down position and the Take-up in the DRIVE position. 2.
Section 2. Operating Procedures 4. Run the Laminator 1. Adjust the Speed Control to “1” on the dial. 2. Raise the Tension Idler and adjust brakes lightly into the Tension and Web Idlers by turning clockwise. 3. Open the distribution valves on the applicator tube and ensure that the tips of the flex hoses are not clogged with dried coating. Position hoses to deposit coating on the backside of the lower draw down bar. (Some coating may begin to drain out.) 4.
Section 2. Operating Procedures 5. Cleaning the Laminator 1. It is important to clean the machine immediately after the end of the material is completely through the Dryer panel. 2. Switch the machine into Stop mode. 3. Using a WET cloth wipe the 2 draw down bars to remove any excess sealant from them. 4. Wipe the stainless steel table directly behind the Draw Down Assembly if it has any sealant on it.
Section 3. Periodic Maintenance Shutdown and Cleaning IMPORTANT Do not allow the laminator to sit idle without performing one of the following cleaning procedures immediately after it is shut down. Level 1 Cleaning (Laminator will be used within 24 hours) 1. Ensure machine is in Stop mode. 2. Wipe off all traces of sealant from both Draw Down Bars with a wet cloth. 3. Wipe off all traces of sealant from any of the stainless steel parts around the Draw Down Assembly. 4.
Section 3. Periodic Maintenance Level 2 Cleaning (Detailed Cleaning) Detailed cleaning is recommended once a month. Under extremely heavy use this may be necessary more often. 1. Perform all the steps listed in Level 1 cleaning. 2. Remove the Sealant Tank by closing the valves in front of the quick-disconnects and disconnecting the tank from the pump supply hose. 3. Pour the sealant from the tank into a container and reinstall the tank into the machine. 4. Fill the Sealant Tank with clean water. 5.
Section 4. Troubleshooting The following table lists problems that may occur when using the SW-4000 Liquid Laminator. Recommended corrective actions are provided for all commonly encountered problems.
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