GBC F - 160 manual

F - 160 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL © November 1999 GBC P r o- T ech Do not duplicate without written permission. Part number : 930 - 031 GBC Pro - Tech 4151 Anderson Road DeForest, WI 53532 Revision : B Ph: ( 608 ) 246 - 8844 Fx: ( 608 ) 246 - 8645 Plane4 Plane4 Plane4[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Read me file © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Read Me File . . . . . . . . . The information in this publication is provided for reference and is believed to be accurate and complete. GBC Pro - T ech is not liable for errors in this publication or for incidental or consequential damage in connection with the fu[...]

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F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Read me file © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Fax Corr espondence Fax number : ( 608 ) 246 - 8645 Date : T o : Sean Flood @ GBC Pro - T ech 4151 Anderson Road DeForest, WI 53532 From : Company : Address : Phone number : ( ) Fax number : ( ) Re : Falcon 160 Operations and Maintenance Manual ( Rev . A ) What sect[...]

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F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page I T able of Contents T able of Contents Section 1: Safety 1.1 Symbols ......................................................................................................1 - 1 1.2 Safety features ............................................................................[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page II T able of Contents Section 3: Specifications 3.1 General .......................................................................................................3 -1 3.2 Consumables .........................................................................................[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page III T able of Contents 4.3 Shrink wrapped ........................................................................................4 - 5 4.4 Crated ........................................................................................................4 - 6 4.5 Accessory pac[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page IV T able of Contents Section 5: Operations 5.1 Control panel .............................................................................................5 - 1 Figure 5.1.1 Front control panel ................................................5 - 9 5.2 Emergency ...........[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page V T able of Contents 5.6 Infeed tables ............................................................................................5 - 23 5.6.1 Removing the infeed tables ..................................................................5 - 23 5.6.2 Replacing the infeed tab[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page VI T able of Contents Gr oup 2: T op heat only 6.6 Precoating substrates ..............................................................................6 - 51 6.7 One pass mount and laminate .................................................................6 - 60 6.8 Thermal[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page VII T able of Contents Diagram 1 - Precoating subtrates .................................................................6 - 99 Chart 2 - Mounting only ...............................................................................6 - 100 Diagram 2 - Mounting only .........[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page VIII T able of Contents Diagram 8 - One pass mount .......................................................................6 - 1 13 Chart 9 - Thermal decal and mount ( Decal ) .............................................6 - 1 14 Diagram 9 - Thermal decal and mount ( Decal [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page IX T able of Contents 7.4 Glossary ....................................................................................................7 - 5 Section 8: Maintenance 8.1 Maintenance schedule ...............................................................................8 - 1 [...]

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F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 1 - 1 Safety Section 1 Safety CAUTION Do not attempt to operate your Falcon 160 laminator until you have read this section carefully! Y our safety , as well as the safety of others, is important to GBC Pro - T ech. This section contains important safety information. The fo[...]

Safety F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 1 - 2 GBC Pro - T ech laminators are powerful machines that are designed to mount, laminate, and encapsulate. The forces required to accomplish these tasks can vary from negligible to very large. The motorized main roll lift mechanism used to provide downward pressu[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 1 - 3 Safety An important feature of the F-160 laminator are the safety shields, when raised, the auto run is disabled and drive control is transferred to the footswitch. Figure 1.2.2 illustrates the safety shields in the up position. Caution should always be exercised whe[...]

Safety F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 1 - 4 Press RESET located on the left leg at the rear of the machine. Reset The front and rear tables must be in proper position for the laminator to operate under normal condition. Figure 1.2.5 illustrates the tables and keys. If these tables are removed, you may o[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 1 - 5 Safety WARNING Be sure to follow the correct wiring diagram when supplying power to the laminator. If improperly connected, you can be seriously injured or cause damage to the laminator. INFORMATION ALL SHIPMENTS ARE EX-WORKS. At our dock, title passes to the buyer. [...]

Safety F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 1 - 6 INFORMATION Do not put packing screws on the floor. They can cause problems when trying to roll the laminator into position or you can become injured if stepped on. CAUTION A second person must support the side labeled 5 in Figure 4.4.1 It can fall and damage [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 1 - 7 Safety The side frame provides a more accurate reading than the cabinet. INFORMATION INFORMATION A second person can read the level while you make the appropriate adjustments. Caution should always be exercised when using the laminator with the safety shields raised.[...]

Safety F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 1 - 8 INFORMATION Notice that the footswitch speed is not indicated in the SPEED DISPLAY on the front control panel. 1.4 Operations The following symbols are positioned at various points in Section 5 Operations. INFORMATION Read the following warnings and cautions b[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 1 - 9 Safety Speed is controlled through the variable speed footswitch when the safety shield is in the raised position. CAUTION Caution should always be exercised when using the laminator with the safety shields raised. You can be seriously HURT or INJURED! WARNING INFORM[...]

Safety F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 1 - 10 Ensure the roll of laminate is loaded properly on the unwind shaft. Exposed adhesive should be facing away from the rollers. This will prevent hours of roll cleaning! CAUTION INFORMATION For the lower unwind shaft, add 1/4 in. to the measurement. INFORMATION [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 1 - 11 Safety CAUTION If you accidentally press SAVE at any time, the old parameters will be replaced with the new parameters. INFORMATION You should store each job location with its parameters on the chart provided in Figure 5.4.1 CAUTION Sharp edges on a substrate should[...]

Safety F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 1 - 12 CAUTION If not installed properly, you can be injured or cause damage to the table or laminator. 1.5 Applications The following symbols are positioned at various points in Section 6 Applications. WARNING Do not wear ties, loose fitting clothing or dangling je[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 1 - 13 Safety Ensure the roll of mount adhesive is loaded properly on the unwind shaft. Exposed adhesive should be facing away from the rollers. This will prevent hours of roll cleaning! CAUTION WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of the laminator roller nip when changing[...]

Safety F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 1 - 14 PRESSURE will vary with the thickness and width of the laminate you are using. Adjust as necessary. INFORMATION The leading edge is the first part of the board or image that enters the nip of the rollers. INFORMATION Position the leader board squarely onto th[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 1 - 15 Safety Avoid tacking at the ends first and pressing towards the center, you may create a tunnel once you have reached the center. This will make for a difficult mounting application. INFORMATION If the board is not squarely positioned, you may experience difficultie[...]

Safety F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 199 9 Page 1 - 16 1.6 T r oubleshooting The following symbols are positioned at various points in Section 7 T r oubleshooting. WARNING Do not wear ties, loose fitting clothing or dangling jewelry while operating or servicing the laminator. These items can get caught in the ni[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 1 - 17 Safety Below is a recommended maintenance schedule. Before performing any of the steps listed, read through the procedures first. Please follow the instructions pertaining to the step you are performing. INFORMATION ELECTRICAL SHOCK Remove power from the laminator b[...]

Safety F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 1 - 18 Speed is controlled through the variable speed footswitch when the safety shield is in the raised position. CAUTION CAUTION Use only isopropyl alcohol or rubber cement eraser to clean the rollers. Harsh chemicals like toluene, acetone, or MEK can destroy the [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 1 - 19 Safety 1.8 Label locations Cautions / W arning Label Locations Posted at various locations on the Falcon 160 Laminator are important safety labels. Pay careful attention to these labels at all times! Figure 1.8.1 illustrates the location of each of these labels. ! ![...]

Safety F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 1 - 20 Figure 1.8.1 Label locations ! ! ! WARNING ACHTUNG MISE EN GARDE ! ! ! WARNING ACHTUNG MISE EN GARDE Behind cabinet Behind Cover ! ! ! WARNING ACHTUNG MISE EN GARDE ! ! ! WARNING ACHTUNG MISE EN GARDE Inside cabinet ! ! ! WARNING ACHTUNG MISE EN GARDE Rear lo[...]

Warranty F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 2 - 1 Section 2 W arranty GBC Pro-T ech warrants the equipment sold is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one ( 1 ) year parts and 90 days labor from the date of installation. This warranty is the only warranty made by GBC Pro-T ech and c[...]

W arranty F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 2 - 2 Qualified • Any engineer that has experience with electrical and mechanical design of lamination equipment.The engineers should be fully aware of all aspects of safety with regards to lamination equipment. • Any commissioning or service engineer must be[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 3 - 1 Specifications Section 3.1 General Description : Features : Applications : Section 3.2 Consumables Film T ypes : Film Diameters : Core Size : Film W idths : Paper W idths : Mounting Thickness : • Mid level, wide format color finisher for the sheet fed ink jet marke[...]

Specifications F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 3 - 2 Section 3.3 Function Speed : Motor : Heating Capabilities : Controls : Job Save : Roll Design : Section 3.4 Electrical United States : Europe : B.T .U. output : Heater W attages : Amperage Draw : D/C V oltage used : A/C V oltage used: • 0 - 15 ft / m[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 3 - 3 Specifications Section 3.5 Dimensions W eight : Dimensions : Nip Height : Safety Shield Raised Height : • Crated : 1568 lbs. ( 71 1 kg. ) • Uncrated : 1200 lbs. ( 544 kg. ) • Crated : 90 in. (H) x 46 in. (W) x 72 in. (L) ( 229 cm (H) x 1 17 cm (W) x 183 cm (L) [...]

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F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 1 Installation Section 4 Installation GBC Pro-T ech is committed to a program of ongoing product improvement. As a result, we are providing these instructions so that you can insure that your new Falcon 160 Laminator is properly and securely unpacked, moved, and instal[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 2 Installation The laminator requires 230 to 240 vac, 50/60 Hz, 55 amps. Or, in Europe only, 3-N phase, 220 vac, 32 amps per phase. WARNING Be sure to follow the correct wiring diagram when supplying power to the laminator. If improperly connected, you can be seriously[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 3 Installation Figure 4.1.1 Suggested Floor Layout 4' x 6' ( 1.22 m x 2m ) Work table on wheels Table height 35-3/4" ( .94 - .95m ) 4' x 6' ( 1.22 m x 2m ) Work table on wheels Table height 35-3/4" ( .94 - .95m ) 3' ( 1 m) 13' ( [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 4 Installation Figure 4.1. 2 Single phase, U.S. Figure 4.1.3 W ye 3 phase, Europe only TB 2 L1 L2 G TB 1 Incoming line voltage TB 2 L 3 - 2 N 2 Correct Configuration L1 L2 G TB 1 Incoming line voltage L3 N[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 5 Installation 4.2 Unpacking INFORMATION ALL SHIPMENTS ARE EX-WORKS. At our dock, title passes to the buyer. Please review your insurance coverage prior to shipment, as you are responsible for all subsequent freight charges and risks. INFORMATION Before signing the Bil[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 6 Installation 4.4 Crated T ools required • # 2 Phillips head screwdriver • 7/8” open end wrench or adjustable wrench • Crow bar • A second person T o uncrate the laminator a) Remove the top of the crate and then the sides in the order shown in Figure 4.4.1 C[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 7 Installation Moving the laminator a) Have the laminator rolled off the skid and placed on the floor by licensed riggers. The ramps included with the laminator can be secured utilizing screws removed from the disassembled crate. Figure 4.4.2 illustrates positioning of[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 8 Installation c) Remove all packing materials to a safe distance from the laminator and dispose of properly . d) Use two people to carefully roll the laminator to the desired location. About recycling: The crate components can be reused for shipping the laminator agai[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 9 Installation b) Attach one leveling pad to each one of the four foot bolts near the castors. Refer to Figure 4.6.1 Figure 4.6.1 Foot bolts Foot bolts Levelin g pads c) Lock the castors in place to prevent the laminator from rolling while leveling. Leveling a) Positio[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 10 Installation e) Ensure that nothing is in the path of the main roll nip. f) Confirm that power is supplied to the laminator . g) T urn the MAIN POWER to “ON” position. Main Power h) Press RESET . The front control panel should be illuminated at this point. Reset[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 11 Installation o) Remove the level. p) Lower the front safety shield. q) T urn MAIN POWER to “ OFF “ . 4.7 Safety check The safety check will ensure that all safety devices and interlock switches are functioning properly . WARNING Do not wear ties, loose fitting c[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 12 Installation 4.7.1 Front and rear infeed tables a) T urn MAIN POWER to “ON” . Main power b) Press RESET . The front control panel will be illuminated. Reset c) Press SEL . The SEL key should stop flashing. SEL SAV SHUT DOWN 0 JOB d) Press FWD s to set a forward [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 13 Installation g) Slightly lift the front infeed table. SAFETY indicator and GO begin flashing and the bottom rollers stop. FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 6.0 = Flashing h) Lower the front infeed table. SAFETY indicator reverts to white and GO remains flashing. FWR REV[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 14 Installation m) Press STOP . GO stops flashing. FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 6.0 4.7.2 Front and rear safety shields a) Press GO . The bottom rollers begin turning. FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 6.0 Caution should always be exercised when using the laminator with t[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 15 Installation j) Press GO . The bottom rollers begin turning. FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 6.0 Caution should always be exercised when using the laminator with the safety shields raised. You can be seriously HURT or INJURED! WARNING k) Raise the rear safety shield. [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 16 Installation b) Press down on the control side E-STOP . The E-STOP latches in the down position, bottom rollers stop, and the control panel is blank P us h c) Unlatch the E-STOP as illustrated below . U n l atc h d) Press RESET . The front control panel is illuminat[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 17 Installation h) Press GO . The bottom rollers will begin to turn. FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 6.0 i) Press down on the drive side E-STOP . The E- STOP latches in the down position, bottom rollers stop, and the control panel is blank. P us h j) Unlatch the E-STOP a[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 18 Installation 4.8.1 Control panel a) Press TOP TEMP . s to a value of 120 o F ( 48 o C ). TOP TEMP DISPLA Y begins flashing. TOP TEMP. BOT. TEMP SLEEP 68 120 b) Press BOT TEMP s to a value of 120 o F ( 48 o C ). BOT TEMP DISPLA Y begins flashing. TOP TEMP. BOT. TEMP [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 19 Installation g) Press JOB s . The JOB DISPLA Y should increases in increments of 1 to 9. SEL SAV SHUT DOWN 9 JOB h) Press JOB t . The JOB DISPLA Y should decreases in increments of 1 from 9 to 0. SEL SAV SHUT DOWN 0 JOB i) SEL can not be tested until you have saved [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 20 Installation l) Press GO . The bottom rollers turn in a forward motion at a speed of 15 ft./min. ( 4.57 m / min. ). FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 15 m) Press STOP . The bottom rollers stop turning. FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 15 n) Press REV t . REV is solid and F[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 21 Installation r) The TOP TEMP DISPLA Y and BOT TEMP DISPLA Y are solid indicating the actual temperature is within a +/- 10 o F of the set point temperature. TOP TEMP. BOT. TEMP SLEEP 120 120 Caution should always be exercised when using the laminator with the safety[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 22 Installation 4.8.2 V ariable speed footswitch This check is to ensure that the footswitch works. For complete instructions on the footswitch and its relation to “Footswitch” mode to “ Panel” mode, refer to Section 5.1 Controls / ( 28 ) Footswitch. a) Press S[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 23 Installation Caution should always be exercised when using the laminator with the safety shields raised. You can be seriously HURT or INJURED! WARNING a) Raise the rear safety shield. b) Lift the clevis pin up from the saddle of the upper unwind shaft. Clevis pin Sa[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 4 - 24 Installation h) Slowly turn the upper unwind brake adjustment knob counter clockwise. i) Y ou should feel a decrease in resistance on the turning of the upper unwind shaft as you turn the upper unwind brake adjustment knob counter clockwise. j) Lower the rear safety[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 1 Operations Section 5 Operations The operator control panel for the Falcon 160 Laminator is located on the front of the machine, to the right of the front operating position. For an illustration of the complete front control panel, please refer to Figure 5.1.1. The na[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 2 Operations ( 5 ) BOT . TEMP . DISPLA Y : The display will show the set point temperature of the bottom main roller as the default display . When the bottom roller temperature has reached in the +/- 10 o F range of the set point, the display will be solid. When outsid[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 3 Operations ( 1 1 ) PRESSURE DISPLA Y : Displays the amount of pressure being used. Each bar represents 10% of the maximum allowable pressure. All ten bars illuminated equals 100% of the maximum allowable pressure. GAP PRESSURE 1/4 11 INFORMATION When adjusting the pr[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 4 Operations ( 15 ) JOB s : When pressed once will increase the job number in JOB DISPLA Y by increments of 1. If pressed and held, the JOB DISPLA Y will increase to 9 at which point it will stop. SEL SAV SHUT DOWN 5 15 JOB ( 16 ) JOB t : When pressed once will decreas[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 5 Operations ( 21 ) SPEED s : When pressed, increases the speed of the laminator in increments of 0.5 ft/min. When pressed and held, speed will automatically increase by 0.5 ft/min increments until it has reached the maximum allowed speed of 15 ft/min. 21 FWR REV. STOP[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 6 Operations ( 27 ) SAFETY : Begins flashing anytime the front or the rear safety shield is in the raised position. This is an indication for the operator to be very careful when operating the laminator in the “Footswitch” mode. 27 FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 6.5[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 7 Operations • Press and hold the variable speed footswitch down. • Press and hold GO for 3 -4 seconds before releasing the variable speed footswitch. • Release the variable speed footswitch. • Release GO . GO should be solid. 3. In the event that the safety sh[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 8 Operations • Adjust for desired speed using the variable speed footswitch. INFORMATION Footswitch speed is not indicated in the SPEED DISPLAY on the control panel. T o lower the safety shield • Lower the safety shield. INFORMATION When the safety shield is lowere[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 9 Operations Figure 5.1.1 Front control panel FWR REV. STOP GO GAP PRESSURE SPEED TOP TEMP. BOT. TEMP SEL SAV SAFETY SLEEP SHUT DOWN 68 68 1 00.0 0 JOB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 23 24 25 26 27[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 10 Operations 5.2 Emergency The F-160 laminator has been designed with safety as a primary consideration; however , you must become thoroughly familiar with the controls, proper operation, proper service procedures, and safety features of the laminator before using or [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 11 Operations d) Press RESET at the rear of the machine on the drive side Please refer to Figure 5.2.2 Figure 5.2.2 RESET Reset Rear of the laminator INFORMATION Once RESET has been engaged, power will be restored, Laminating rollers will reset to 1 in. GAP and the dis[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 12 Operations d) Press RESET . The front control panel will illuminated. Reset 5.3.2 Film loading Caution should always be exercised when using the laminator with the safety shields raised. You can be seriously HURT or INJURED! WARNING a) Raise the rear safety shield i[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 13 Operations e) Push the clevis pin back down to secure the unwind shaft its saddle. f) Now you must center the roll of laminate on the unwind shaft. Refer to Figure 5.3.3 for measurements. For centering measurements, refer to Figure 5.5.4 . g) For the lower unwind sh[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 14 Operations a) Press TOP TEMP . s to set your upper roller temperature. TOP TEMP. BOT. TEMP SLEEP 68 68 b) If required, press BOT . TEMP . s to set your lower roller temperature. TOP TEMP. BOT. TEMP SLEEP 68 68 INFORMATION When requiring top and bottom heat, it is re[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 15 Operations f) Press SEL to engage the parameters. SEL SAV SHUT DOWN 0 JOB g) Press GO to engage the motor drive system. FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 2.0 h) When the rollers are close to it’ s set point value, the temperature displays stop flashing, press STOP and[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 16 Operations c) If heat is required, press TOP TEMP . s and BOT . TEMP . s to desired settings. If no heat is required, leave the settings at 68 o F ( 20 o C ). TOP TEMP. BOT. TEMP SLEEP 68 68 WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of the laminator roller nip when chang[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 17 Operations Figure 5.4.1 Job save chart BOT. TEMP. JOB # TOP TEMP. GAP SPEED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5.5 Manual nip adjustment If the substrate does not fall with in the preset GAP settings available, a manual nip setting must be performed. If you are unsure of a substrate[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 18 Operations c) Raise the front safety shield. d) Press SEL. SEL SAV SHUT DOWN 0 JOB = Flashin g e) Position the leader board in the center of the main rollers between the nip. CAUTION Sharp edges on a substrate should be filed smooth and GAP manually adjusted. Sharp [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 19 Operations Figure 5.5.1 Main roller pressure Leader board Proper pressure Leader board Excessive pressure g) Press REV t for a reverse motor direction. FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 00.0 WARNING When operating the laminator using the variable speed footswitch, keep [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 20 Operations k) Y ou may now begin mounting from the front operating position. 5.5.2 Pull roller manual nip adjustment If the main laminating rollers are heated, mounting application may be run from the rear operating position of the machine. INFORMATION a) Turn the M[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 21 Operations f) Raise the rear safety shield. g) Position the leader board in the center of the pull rollers between the nip. CAUTION Sharp edges on a substrate should be filed smooth and GAP manually adjusted. Sharp edges can CUT the rollers! WARNING Keep hands and f[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 22 Operations Figure 5.5.2 Pull roller pressure Leader board Proper pressure Leader board Excessive pressure WARNING When operating the laminator using the variable speed footswitch, keep hands and fingers away from the nip of the rollers. You may be CRUSHED or BURNED![...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 23 Operations 5.6 Infeed tables These tables are part of the Falcon 160 safety features. It is neccessary to have the two infeed tables properly positioned before running the laminator . CAUTION If not installed properly, you can be injured or cause damage to the table[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 5 - 24 Operations c) Now lower the front edge while ensuring that the pin aligns with the safety roller switch and the back support bolt. Refer to Figure 5.6.3 If the tables are not properly seated, the laminator will not operate in "Panel" mode. INFORMATION Figu[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 1 Applications Section 6 Applications T o assist you with a variety of web ups, please refer to the process control charts and diagrams. Process control charts allow you to record the way you thread film through the machine’ s rollers ( called webbing ) and the contro[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 2 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications CAUTION Sharp edges on a substrate should be filed smooth and GAP manually adjusted. Sharp edges can CUT the rollers! b) Place these two pieces by the laminator for future use. The two pieces cut in step "a" will be used as the leader board and[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 3 Applications Figure 6.1.2 Unwind shaft Core chucks Core support Clevis pin Brake adjust knob Roll of adhesive Saddle i) Once loaded, swing the upper unwind shaft back into the saddle. Ensure the roll of laminate is loaded properly on the unwind shaft. Exposed adhesive[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 4 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications CAUTION Sharp edges on a substrate should be filed smooth and GAP manually adjusted. Sharp edges can CUT the rollers! m) Press GAP t t t t t to the required gap setting for the substrate being used. The GAP DISPLA Y should reflect your desired setting. G[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 5 Applications Excessive pressure will cause the substrate to bow or flatten. INFORMATION q) Press STOP . FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 00.0 r) Press REV t t t t t to reverse the direction of the motor . FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 00.0 WARNING When operating the lami[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 6 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications c) Press STOP . FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 00.0 d) Press FWD s s s s s . FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 00.0 INFORMATION Steps " e " and " f " will be performed simultaneously. WARNING When operating the laminator using the variable[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 7 Applications WARNING When operating the laminator using the variable speed footswitch, keep hands and fingers away from the nip of the rollers. You may be CRUSHED or BURNED! h) W ith the stack of substrates within reach of the first person, step on the variable speed [...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 8 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications CAUTION Caution should always be exercised when using a knife . Sharp knife can cut you! CAUTION Caution should always be exercised when using a utility knife near the rollers. You can put cuts into the rollers! k) Inform the second person of the last bo[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 9 Applications Finishing a) Cut the web of mount adhesive at the upper unwind shaft with an enclosed blade. CAUTION Do not use an open blade to cut the web near the rollers. You can put cuts into the rollers! b) Pull the precoated board and trailer board out from the la[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 10 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications 6.2 Mounting only This application may be performed from the front of the laminator using the main rollers or from the rear of the laminator using the pull rollers in the event the main rollers are heated. This application is explained in detail using t[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 11 Applications e) Press SEL . SEL will stop flashing. SEL SAV SHUT DOWN 0 JOB WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of the laminator roller nip when changing GAP. You can be CRUSHED or BURNED! f) Press GAP t t t t t to the required gap setting for the substrate being us[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 12 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications CAUTION Excess pressure can damage the laminating rollers. Always use the minimum roll pressure necessary to complete the task. Excessive pressure will cause the substrate to bow or flatten. INFORMATION j) Press STOP . FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 00.0[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 13 Applications The leading edge is the first part of the board or image that enters the nip of the rollers. INFORMATION b) Place a padded paper weight or similar object in the center of the image to help hold the image in place. - If the pre coated board is larger than[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 14 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications d) From the center, use one finger to tack down the leading edge of the image to the leading edge of the precoated board. Refer to Figure 6.2.6 The leading edge is the first part of the board or image that enters the nip of the rollers. INFORMATION Figu[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 15 Applications Use a slow speed. If the tack point enters the rollers nip, you will not be able to pull the release liner. INFORMATION - If the tack point enters the rollers nip perform the following steps then continue with this procedure. 1) Press STOP 2) Press REV t[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 16 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications - If it is not, slowly move the board into the nip until the image is conformed. Refer to Figure 6.2.9 Speed is controlled through the variable speed footswitch when the safety shield is in the raised position. CAUTION Figure 6.2.9 Non conformed print N[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 17 Applications Finishing a) Raise the main rollers to a 1 in. gap by pressing GAP s s s s s . GAP PRESSURE 1 b) Press STOP . FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 00.0 c) Clean the rollers as described in the maintenance section. ( Section 8.2 Cleaning the rollers ) d) Lower t[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 18 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications b) Press RESET . Refer to Figure 6.3.1 Figure 6.3.1 MAIN POWER / RESET Rear of the laminator MAIN POWER RESET c) Ensure that the front and rear tables are in position and the rear pull rollers are in the up position.. d) Raise the rear safety shield. Ca[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 19 Applications g) Once loaded, swing the upper unwind shaft back into the saddle. Ensure the roll of laminate is loaded properly on the unwind shaft. Exposed adhesive should be facing away from the rollers. This will prevent hours of roll cleaning! CAUTION h) Push the [...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 20 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications k) Press SEL . SEL SAV SHUT DOWN 0 JOB l) Press FWD s s s s s . FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 00.0 WARNING When operating the laminator using the variable speed footswitch, keep hands and fingers away from the nip of the rollers. You may be CRUSHED or B[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 21 Applications o) Press ST OP . FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 00.0 p) Press REV t t t t t to reverse the direction of the motor . FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 00.0 WARNING When operating the laminator using the variable speed footswitch, keep hands and fingers away fr[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 22 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Do not cut too deeply into the laminate, you can cut into the release liner. INFORMATION d) W ith the utility knife, make an incision across the width of the laminate. CAUTION Caution should always be exercised when using a knife . Sharp knife can cut y[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 23 Applications INFORMATION Steps " i " and " j " will be performed simultaneously. WARNING When operating the laminator using the variable speed footswitch, keep hands and fingers away from the nip of the rollers. You may be CRUSHED or BURNED! i) Pu[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 24 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications m) Press on the variable speed footswitch. Speed is controlled through the variable speed footswitch when the safety shield is in the raised position. CAUTION WARNING When the laminator rollers are in motion, keep hands and fingers away from the nip of [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 25 Applications d) Press STOP . FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 00.0 e) Clean the rollers as described in the maintenance section. ( Section 8.2 Cleaning the rollers ) f) Remove the roll of laminate from the upper unwind shaft and remove the release liner from the rewind [...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 26 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications b) Press RESET . Refer to Figure 6.4.1 Figure 6.4.1 MAIN POWER / RESET Rear of the laminator MAIN POWER RESET c) Ensure that the front and rear tables are in position and the rear pull rollers are in the up position.. d) Raise the rear safety shield. Ca[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 27 Applications g) Once the roll of laminate is on the upper u n wi n d shaft, swing the upper unwind shaft back into the saddle. Ensure the roll of laminate is loaded properly on the unwind shaft. Exposed adhesive should be facing away from the rollers. This will preve[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 28 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Process a) Apply just enough brake tension to prevent the roll of laminate from free spinning. Excessive brake tension may cause the image to curl when separated from the craft paper. INFORMATION b) Pull the laminate to the upper rewind tube. Refer to F[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 29 Applications Figure 6.4.4 Laminate separation Laminate Remove h) Apply just enough brake tension to prevent the roll of craft paper from free spinning. Excessive brake tension may cause the image to curl when separated from the craft paper. INFORMATION i) Pull the cr[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 30 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications k) Press GAP t t t t t to enter a 0 in. gap setting. GAP PRESSURE 0 l) Press FWD s s s s s FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 00.0 INFORMATION Steps " m " and " n " will be performed simultaneously. m) Use a piece of cardboard to push the[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 31 Applications WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of the pull roller nip when changing the gap. You can be CRUSHED! p) Once the cardboard has passed through the pull rollers, lower the upper pull roller onto the web. T urn the pull roll crank handle 3/4 turn clockwis[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 32 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Speed is controlled through the variable speed footswitch when the safety shield is in the raised position. CAUTION s) Replace the front infeed table. Ensure that the table is seated properly . t) Close the front and rear safety shields. INFORMATION The[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 33 Applications y) After the last print has passed through the pull rollers, press STOP . FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 9.0 z) Press GAP s s s s s to a 1 in. setting. GAP PRESSURE 1 Finishing a) W ith an enclosed blade, cut the finished product from the web. CAUTION Do [...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 34 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications h) Remove the web from the front of the laminator and the rolls of material from the upper and lower unwind shafts. This will prevent any exposed adhesive from contacting the rollers. INFORMATION i) Clean the rollers as described in the maintenance sect[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 35 Applications Materials needed • Roll of pressure sensitive over laminate • Roll of mount adhesive ( same width as the laminate ) • Print ( smaller than the laminate ) • Roll of masking tape • Utility knife • Cutting blade with an enclosed casing. • Piec[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 36 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Figure 6.5.2 Unwind shaft Core chucks Core support Clevis pin Brake adjust knob Roll of laminate Saddle g) Once the roll of laminate is on the upper u n wi n d shaft, swing the upper unwind shaft back into the saddle. Ensure the roll of laminate is load[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 37 Applications m) Push the clevis pin back down to secure the unwind shaft in its saddle. n) Center the upper roll and the lower roll of material on the unwind shafts. Y ou may refer to your measurement chart in Section 5.3.2 Loading film ( Figure 5.3.4 ) INFORMATION F[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 38 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications e) W ith the utility knife, make an incision across the width of the laminate. CAUTION Caution should always be exercised when using a knife . Sharp knife can cut you! f) Remove the front infeed table. g) Pull the laminate straight down toward the front[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 39 Applications If you have the parameters stored as a JOB number enter it now then press SEL and skip to step " m ", other wise continue with step " j ". INFORMATION j) Press SEL. SEL SAV SHUT DOWN 0 JOB WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of the l[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 40 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Speed is controlled through the variable speed footswitch when the safety shield is in the raised position. CAUTION WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of the laminator roller nip when adjusting PRESSURE. You can be CRUSHED or BURNED! o) When the cardb[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 41 Applications r) T ape the web to the lower rewind tube or let the web run out to a work table. Refer to Figure 6.5.6 If you choose to use the lower rewind tube, make note of the direction of travel. INFORMATION Figure 6.5.6 Finish product rewind Finished product rewi[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 42 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications v) Press SPEED s s s s s to a speed you feel comfortable working with. It is recommended that SPEED not exceed 9 ft./ min. ( 2.74 m/ min. ) . FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 9.0 w) Press GO . FWR REV . STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 9.0 x) Feed the images through t[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 43 Applications Caution should always be exercised when using the laminator with the safety shields raised. You can be seriously HURT or INJURED! WARNING e) Raise the pull roller up by turning the crank handle counter clockwise until the pull rollers are separated. f) R[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 44 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Materials needed • Prints ( Decals ) • Substrates • Utility knife • Leader board ( substrate width x 6” ) Set up a) Replace the front infeed table. WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of the laminator roller nip when changing GAP. You can be [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 45 Applications e) Press on the variable speed footswitch while guiding the leader board into the nip to confirm that the board is secure. Speed is controlled through the variable speed footswitch when the safety shield is in the raised position. CAUTION WARNING Keep ha[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 46 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications i) Press on the variable speed footswitch to back the leader board out of the main rollers. Speed is controlled through the variable speed footswitch when the safety shield is in the raised position. CAUTION Process a) Align the leading edge of the imag[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 47 Applications c) Peel back about 1 in. of the release liner from the decal and fold back. Refer to Figure 6.5.10 Figure 6.5.10 Peel back release liner Release liner Back of Image Leading edge d) Place a padded paper weight or similar object in the center . This will h[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 48 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications INFORMATION Steps " j " and " k " will be performed simultaneously. j) Push the leading edge of the substrate with the decal up to the nip of the main rollers. WARNING When operating the laminator using the variable speed footswitch,[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 49 Applications m) Make sure the image is conformed to the upper main roller . Refer to Figure 6.5.13 If the image is not conformed to the roller, you may experience difficulties with this application. INFORMATION Figure 6.5.13 Conformed print Upper Main Roll Conformed [...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 50 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Speed is controlled through the variable speed footswitch when the safety shield is in the raised position. CAUTION WARNING When the laminator rollers are in motion, keep hands and fingers away from the nip of the rollers. You may be CRUSHED or BURNED! [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 51 Applications Gr oup 2 : T op heat only T op heat only applications are very similar to the applications described in Group 1: No heat . Thermal type ( heat activated ) laminating film will replace the pressure sensitive type laminating film used in Group 1: No heat. [...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 52 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications The two pieces cut in step "a" will be used as the leader board and trailer board. These two pieces can be saved and reused for other applications. INFORMATION c) T urn MAIN POWER to “ ON ”. Refer to Figure 6.6.1 d) Press RESET . Refer to [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 53 Applications Figure 6.6.2 Unwind shaft Core chucks Core support Clevis pin Brake adjust knob Roll of Hot Tissue Saddle i) Once loaded, swing the upper unwind shaft back into the saddle. INFORMATION The roll of Hot Tissue has no preference to side since both sides are[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 54 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications o) Press SPEED s s s s s to set a motor speed of 2 ft. / min. ( .6 m / min. ) FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 2.0 p) Press GAP t t t t t to enter a 0 in. gap setting. GAP PRESSURE 0 q) Press GO . FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 2.0 r) Continue with step s) [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 55 Applications u) Press on the variable speed footswitch while guiding the leader board into the nip to confirm that the board is secure. Speed is controlled through the variable speed footswitch when the safety shield is in the raised position. CAUTION WARNING Keep ha[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 56 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Speed is controlled through the variable speed footswitch when the safety shield is in the raised position. CAUTION Process a) Pull the roll of Hot T issue straight down toward the front infeed table so that approximately 6 in. is resting on the front i[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 57 Applications WARNING When operating the laminator using the variable speed footswitch, keep hands and fingers away from the nip of the rollers. You may be CRUSHED or BURNED! e) Push the leader board into the main roller nip while stepping on the variable speed footsw[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 58 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Figure 6.6.4 ( 1/2” ) Gap Substrate 1/2" Gap Precoated board WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of the pull roller nip when changing the gap. You can be CRUSHED! i) The person at the rear of the laminator will guide and lower the upper pull rol[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 59 Applications m) Stop the laminator when the trailer board is in the main roller nip. Refer to Figure 6.6.5 Figure 6.6.5 T railer board Trailer board Precoated board Do not stop in the middle of a board, an impression of the roller footprint will be evident on the boa[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 60 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications e) Lower the front and rear safety shields and press SHUTDOWN if finished with the laminator . SEL SAV SHUT DOWN 0 JOB f) T rim any excess Hot T issue from the boards. CAUTION Caution should always be exercised when using a knife . Sharp knife can cut y[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 61 Applications • Leader and trailer board • Roll of thermal laminate • Glue stick • Prints ( print that are not heat sensitive ) • Utility knife • Cutting blade with an enclosed casing. The laminate must not exceed 1 in. the width of the substrate. If it do[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 62 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Figure 6.7.1 MAIN POWER / RESET Rear of the laminator MAIN POWER RESET g) Lift the clevis pin located in the saddle of the upper unwind shaft. Clevis pin Saddle h) Swing the upper unwind shaft out enough to slide the roll of thermal laminate over the co[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 63 Applications If you have the parameters stored as a JOB number enter it now then press SEL and skip to step " p ", other wise continue with step " l ". INFORMATION l) Press SEL . SEL will stop flashing. SEL SAV SHUT DOWN 0 JOB m) Press TOP TEMP s [...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 64 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications r) Continue with step s) when the TOP TEMP DISPLA Y stops flashing. s) Press STOP . FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 2.0 t) Press GAP s s s s s to the required gap setting for the substrate being used. The GAP DISPLA Y should reflect your desired setting. [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 65 Applications Excessive pressure will cause the substrate to bow or flatten. INFORMATION w) Press STOP . FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 00.0 x) Press REV t t t t t to reverse the direction of the motor . FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 00.0 WARNING When operating the lam[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 66 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications c) Lay the sheet of Hot T issue on the board so the two leading edges are aligned. Refer to Figure 6.7.3 The thin line of glue will assist with holding the layers to the board. INFORMATION d) Run a thin line of glue across the leading edge of Hot T issu[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 67 Applications h) Press FWD s s s s s . FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 00.0 INFORMATION Steps " i " and " j " will be performed simultaneously. WARNING When operating the laminator using the variable speed footswitch, keep hands and fingers away from[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 68 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications The heat must penetrate through the thermal laminate, image, Hot Tissue and to the board. Dwell time is crucial for the success of this application. INFORMATION WARNING When the laminator rollers are in motion, keep hands and fingers away from the nip o[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 69 Applications This will prevent any activated adhesive from contacting the rollers. INFORMATION c) Remove the roll of material from the upper unwind shaft. d) T rim as necessary . e) Clean the rollers as described in the maintenance section. ( Section 8.2 Cleaning the[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 70 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Pass 1: Decal Use Chart 9 and Diagram 9 for assistance. Materials needed • Roll of thermal laminate • Roll of mount adhesive ( same width as the laminate ) • Print ( smaller than the laminate ) • Roll of masking tape • Utility knife • Cuttin[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 71 Applications INFORMATION Twisting the roll of laminate while sliding makes loading the film onto the unwind shaft easier. Figure 6.8.2 Unwind shaft Core chucks Core support Clevis pin Brake adjust knob Roll of laminate Saddle g) Once the roll of thermal laminate is o[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 72 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Ensure the roll of mount adhesive is loaded properly on the unwind shaft. Exposed adhesive should be facing away from the rollers. This will prevent hours of roll cleaning! CAUTION l) Push the clevis pin back down to secure the unwind shaft in its saddl[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 73 Applications r) Press SPEED s s s s s to set a motor speed of 2 ft. / min. ( .6 m / min. ) FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 2.0 s) Press GAP t t t t t to enter a 0 in. gap setting. GAP PRESSURE 0 t) Press GO . FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 2.0 u) Continue with step “v[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 74 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Figure 6.8.3 Laminate Thermal laminate Remove d) Apply just enough brake tension to prevent the roll of mount adhesive from free spinning. Excessive brake tension may cause the output to curl. This can create complications with the second pass of this a[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 75 Applications Speed is controlled through the variable speed footswitch when the safety shield is in the raised position. CAUTION WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of the laminator roller nip when adjusting PRESSURE. You can be CRUSHED or BURNED! h) When the cardbo[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 76 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications k) T ape the web to the lower rewind tube or let the web run out to a work table. Refer to Figure 6.8.5 If you choose to use the lower rewind tube, make note of the direction of travel. INFORMATION Figure 6.8.5 Finish product rewind Finished product rew[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 77 Applications o) Press SPEED s s s s s to a speed you feel comfortable working with. It is recommended that SPEED not exceed 5 ft./ min. ( 1.52 m/ min. ) . FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 9.0 p) Press GO . FWR REV . STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 9.0 q) Feed the images through th[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 78 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Caution should always be exercised when using the laminator with the safety shields raised. You can be seriously HURT or INJURED! WARNING e) Raise the pull roller up by turning the crank handle counter clockwise until the pull rollers are separated. f) [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 79 Applications Materials needed • Prints ( Decals ) • Substrates • Utility knife • Leader board ( substrate width x 6” ) Set up a) Replace the front infeed table. WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of the laminator roller nip when changing GAP. You can be C[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 80 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications d) Press FWD s s s s s . FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 00.0 WARNING When operating the laminator using the variable speed footswitch, keep hands and fingers away from the nip of the rollers. You may be CRUSHED or BURNED! e) Press on the variable speed f[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 81 Applications b) Is the decal compatible with the substrate? - If the substrate is larger than the decal, you can position the image any where on the board. Refer to Figure 6.8.7 Figure 6.8.7 Setting the decal - Y ou must trim the decal so that no more than 1 in. exce[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 82 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Avoid tacking at the ends first and pressing towards the center, you may create a tunnel once you have reached the center. This will make for a difficult mounting application. INFORMATION f) Set the substrate and decal in the center of the rear infeed t[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 83 Applications Figure 6.8.1 1 Draping the decal Upper pull roll Decal Release liner Substrate j) Make sure the image is conformed to the upper main roller . Refer to Figure 6.8.12 If the image is not conformed to the roller, you may experience difficulties with this ap[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 84 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications INFORMATION Steps " n " and " o " will be performed simultaneously. WARNING When operating the laminator using the variable speed footswitch, keep hands and fingers away from the nip of the rollers. You may be CRUSHED or BURNED! k) P[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 85 Applications b) Raise the pull roller up by turning the crank handle counter clockwise until the pull rollers are separated. c) Clean the rollers as described in the maintenance section. ( Section 8.2 Cleaning the rollers ) d) Lower the front and rear safety shields [...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 86 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Materials needed • T wo rolls of thermal laminate ( Both rolls should be of equal widths ) • Prints ( smaller than the laminate ) • Roll of masking tape • Utility knife • Cutting blade with an enclosed casing. • Piece of cardboard ( film wid[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 87 Applications Figure 6.9.2 Unwind shaft Core chucks Core support Clevis pin Brake adjust knob Roll of laminate Saddle g) Once the roll of thermal laminate is on the upper unwind shaft, swing the upper unwind shaft back into the saddle. Ensure the roll of laminate is l[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 88 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications m) Center the upper roll and the lower roll of material on the unwind shafts. Y ou may refer to your measurement chart in Section 5.3.2 Loading film ( Figure 5.3.4 ) INFORMATION For the lower unwind shaft, add 1/4 in. to the measurement. n) Lower the sa[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 89 Applications s) Press SPEED s s s s s to set a motor speed of 2 ft. / min. ( .6 m / min. ) FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 2.0 t) Press GAP t t t t t to enter a 0 in. gap setting. GAP PRESSURE 0 u) Press GO . FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 2.0 v) Continue with step “w[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 90 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Figure 6.9.3 Laminate Thermal laminate Remove d) Apply just enough brake tension to prevent the roll of thermal laminate from free spinning. Excessive brake tension may cause the output to curl. This can create complications with the second pass of this[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 91 Applications Speed is controlled through the variable speed footswitch when the safety shield is in the raised position. CAUTION WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of the laminator roller nip when adjusting PRESSURE. You can be CRUSHED or BURNED! h) When the cardbo[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 92 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications k) T ape the web to the lower rewind tube or let the web run out to a work table. Refer to Figure 6.9.5 If you choose to use the lower rewind tube, make note of the direction of travel. INFORMATION Figure 6.9.5 Finish product rewind Finished product rew[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 93 Applications o) Press SPEED s s s s s to a speed you feel comfortable working with. It is recommended that SPEED not exceed 5 ft./ min. ( 1.52 m/ min. ) . FWR REV. STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 9.0 p) Press GO . FWR REV . STOP GO SPEED SAFETY 9.0 q) Feed the images through th[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 94 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications 6.10 Charts and Diagrams Use the parameter charts and web up diagrams can to assist you with the applications described. It is recommended that you keep these parameter charts and web up diagrams in the manual for reference. Make copies if you require t[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 95 Applications o F o C 68 20 = 69 20.6 = 70 21.1 = 71 21.7 = 72 22.2 = 73 22.7 = 74 23.3 = 75 23.9 = 76 24.4 = 77 25 = 78 25.6 = 79 26.1 = 80 26.7 = 81 27.2 = 82 27.8 = 83 28.3 = 84 28.9 = 85 29.4 = 86 30 = 87 30.6 = 88 31.1 = 89 31.7 = 90 32.2 = 91 32.8 = 92 33.3 = 93[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 96 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Parameter Chart - Blank TEMPERATURE GAP & PRESSURE MOTOR DIRECTION & SPEED TOP TEMP. BOT. TEMP. PRESSURE GAP SPEED FWR REV. GO GO = Panel SOLID FLAS HING = Footswitch PULL ROLL SETTINGS NOTES N / A 1/4 Turn 1/2 Turn 3/4 Turn PRESSURE MATERIALS U[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 97 Applications W eb Diagram - Blank[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 98 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Parameter Chart 1 - Precoating substrates TEMPERATURE GAP & PRESSURE MOTOR DIRECTION & SPEED TOP TEMP. BOT. TEMP. PRESSURE GAP SPEED FWD REV. GO GO = Panel SOLID FLAS HING = Footswitch PULL ROLL SETTINGS NOTES N / A 1/4 Turn 1/2 Turn 3/4 Turn PR[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 99 Applications W eb Diagram 1 - Precoating substrate Pro Mount Leader board Substrate[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 100 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Parameter Chart 2 - Mounting only TEMPERATURE GAP & PRESSURE MOTOR DIRECTION & SPEED TOP TEMP. BOT. TEMP. PRESSURE GAP SPEED FWD REV. GO GO = Panel SOLID FLAS HING = Footswitch PULL ROLL SETTINGS NOTES N / A 1/4 Turn 1/2 Turn 3/4 Turn PRESSURE [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 101 Applications W eb Diagram 2 - Mounting only Precoated board Release liner Print[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 102 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Parameter Chart 3 - Single sided ( Sled ) TEMPERATURE GAP & PRESSURE MOTOR DIRECTION & SPEED TOP TEMP. BOT. TEMP. PRESSURE GAP SPEED FWD REV. GO GO = Panel SOLID FLAS HING = Footswitch PULL ROLL SETTINGS NOTES N / A 1/4 Turn 1/2 Turn 3/4 Turn P[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 103 Applications W eb Diagram 3 - Single sided ( Sled ) Sled Print P.S.A. Laminate Release liner[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 104 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Parameter Chart 4 - Single sided ( Craft paper ) TEMPERATURE GAP & PRESSURE MOTOR DIRECTION & SPEED TOP TEMP. BOT. TEMP. PRESSURE GAP SPEED FWD REV. GO GO = Panel SOLID FLAS HING = Footswitch PULL ROLL SETTINGS NOTES N / A 1/4 Turn 1/2 Turn 3/4[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 105 Applications W eb Diagram 4 - Single sided ( Craft paper ) Craft Paper Print P.S.A. Laminate Release liner Finish product rewind option Output[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 106 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Parameter Chart 5 - Decal and mount ( Decal ) TEMPERATURE GAP & PRESSURE MOTOR DIRECTION & SPEED TOP TEMP. BOT. TEMP. PRESSURE GAP SPEED FWD REV. GO GO = Panel SOLID FLAS HING = Footswitch PULL ROLL SETTINGS NOTES N / A 1/4 Turn 1/2 Turn 3/4 Tu[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 107 Applications W eb Diagram 5 - Decal and mount ( Decal ) Pro Mount Print P.S.A. Laminate Release liner Finish product rewind option Output[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 108 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Parameter Chart 6 - Decal and mount ( Mount ) TEMPERATURE GAP & PRESSURE MOTOR DIRECTION & SPEED TOP TEMP. BOT. TEMP. PRESSURE GAP SPEED FWD REV. GO GO = Panel SOLID FLAS HING = Footswitch PULL ROLL SETTINGS NOTES N / A 1/4 Turn 1/2 Turn 3/4 Tu[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 109 Applications W eb Diagram 6 - Decal and mount ( Mount ) Substrate Release liner Decal[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 110 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Parameter Chart 7 - Precoating substrates ( Thermal ) TEMPERATURE GAP & PRESSURE MOTOR DIRECTION & SPEED TOP TEMP. BOT. TEMP. PRESSURE GAP SPEED FWD REV. GO GO = Panel SOLID FLAS HING = Footswitch PULL ROLL SETTINGS NOTES N / A 1/4 Turn 1/2 Tur[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 111 Applications W eb Diagram 7 - Precoating substrate ( Thermal ) Hot Tissue Leader board Substrate 140 - 160[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 112 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Parameter Chart 8 - One pass mount and laminate TEMPERATURE GAP & PRESSURE MOTOR DIRECTION & SPEED TOP TEMP. BOT. TEMP. PRESSURE GAP SPEED FWD REV. GO GO = Panel SOLID FLAS HING = Footswitch PULL ROLL SETTINGS NOTES N / A 1/4 Turn 1/2 Turn 3/4 [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 113 Applications W eb Diagram 8 - One pass mount and laminate Octiva Gloss Leader board Substrate 240 - 260 Hot Tissue Image[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 114 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Parameter Chart 9 - Thermal decal and Mount ( Decal ) TEMPERATURE GAP & PRESSURE MOTOR DIRECTION & SPEED TOP TEMP. BOT. TEMP. PRESSURE GAP SPEED FWD REV. GO GO = Panel SOLID FLAS HING = Footswitch PULL ROLL SETTINGS NOTES N / A 1/4 Turn 1/2 Tur[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 115 Applications W eb Diagram 9 - Thermal decal and mount ( Decal ) Pro Mount Print Octiva Gloss Finish product rewind option Output 230[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 116 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Parameter Chart 10 - Thermal decal and Mount ( Mount ) TEMPERATURE GAP & PRESSURE MOTOR DIRECTION & SPEED TOP TEMP. BOT. TEMP. PRESSURE GAP SPEED FWD REV. GO GO = Panel SOLID FLAS HING = Footswitch PULL ROLL SETTINGS NOTES N / A 1/4 Turn 1/2 Tu[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 117 Applications W eb Diagram 10 - Thermal decal and mount ( Mount ) Substrate Release liner Decal[...]

© GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 6 - 118 F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual Applications Parameter Chart 1 1 - Encapsulation TEMPERATURE GAP & PRESSURE MOTOR DIRECTION & SPEED TOP TEMP. BOT. TEMP. PRESSURE GAP SPEED FWD REV. GO GO = Panel SOLID FLAS HING = Footswitch PULL ROLL SETTINGS NOTES N / A 1/4 Turn 1/2 Turn 3/4 Turn PRESSUR[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - Tech August 1999 Page 6 - 119 Applications W eb Diagram 1 1 - Encapsulation Octiva Gloss Print Octiva Gloss Finish product rewind option Output 230 230[...]

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F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 7 - 1 T roubleshooting Section 7 T r oubleshooting WARNING Do not wear ties, loose fitting clothing or dangling jewelry while operating or servicing the laminator. These items can get caught in the nip and choke you or you can be crushed or burned. As an operator , you can[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 7 - 2 T roubleshooting Problem: Straight waves in the output Hints: • Check operational settings for materials being used. Problem: W aves on only one side of the output Hints: • Check the nip setting of main rolls • Check the nip setting of pull rolls • Check for [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 7 - 3 T roubleshooting 7.2 Film problems The following is a list of common film problems you may encounter . For definitions of terminologies, please refer to 7.4 Glossary of terminology . 7.2.1 Thermal laminates Problem: Blistering within the image Hints: • Increase the[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 7 - 4 T roubleshooting Problem: Delamination Hints: • Check operating pressures • Check operating speed • Laminate compatibility with ink • Ink compatibility with paper 7.3 Machine problems Once the Hints are all checked, and your problem still exists, a service ca[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 7 - 5 T roubleshooting Problem : I press GO , and the rolls will not turn. Hints : • Be sure a speed has been entered. • Make sure a motion direction has been selected. • Make sure GO or SEL is not flashing. Problem : Jerking, stuttering, or excessive noise from the [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 7 - 6 T roubleshooting Clutch tension The tension that is applied to the laminated material between the main and pull rolls. This tension is applied by having the pull rolls turn faster than the main rolls, and then having some form of clutching or torque limiting applied [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 7 - 7 T roubleshooting Main rollers These are the rolls that perform the actual lamination. They are rolls capable of being heated in thermal roll laminators and are usually larger in diameter than the pull rolls. Media T erm used to describe the materials used to print an[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 7 - 8 T roubleshooting Silvering A term used to describe one of two occurrences; 1) air bubbles trapped between the product and a thermal laminate, generally caused by insufficient heat being applied to the laminator or 2) the adhesive not fully activated in a pressure sen[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 8 - 1 Maintenance Section 8 Maintenance GBC Pro-T ech laminators require minimal maintenance. However, regular maintenance is essential to keep any piece of precision machinery at peak performance. A maintenance schedule and a section of procedures are included in this sec[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 8 - 2 Maintenance 8.2 Cleaning the rollers T ools required • Adhesive coated boards ( picks up dust and particles off of the rolls ) • Protective rubber gloves ( This will protect your hands from the isopropyl alcohol ) • 80% isopropyl alcohol ( a mild dishwashing de[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 8 - 3 Maintenance Removing adhesive build up a) For pressure sensitive adhesives: put on the rubber gloves and use isopropyl alcohol and a terry cloth towel. b) For thermal adhesives: while the laminator is at normal operating temperature, put on the rubber gloves and use [...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 8 - 4 Maintenance Cleaning the beads of adhesives, dust and dirt from the rolls This can be done one of two different methods. Both are acceptable forms of cleaning the beads of adhesives, dust, and dirt from the rolls. Method 1 a) Allow the laminator to cool slightly to n[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 8 - 5 Maintenance d) Since the safety shields are raised and the tables removed, you must use the footswitch to rotate the bottom rollers after cleaning a section. Speed is controlled through the variable speed footswitch when the safety shield is in the raised position. C[...]

F - 160 Operation and Maintenance Manual © GBC Pro - T ech August 1999 Page 8 - 6 Maintenance 8.2.1 Clean the cabinets and covers ELECTRICAL SHOCK Remove power from the laminator before cleaning. You can be severely shocked, electrocuted or cause a fire. a) Use a damp cotton terry cloth ( water only ), clean the exterior of the laminator . b) If w[...]