Artic Titan 1040/1064 WF c LAMINATOR

Installation & Operation Manual

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Operation Manual

Artic Titan1040/1064WFe

The information in this publication is provided for reference and is believed to be accurate and complete. Gieneral Binding Corporation (GBC) is not liable for crrors in this publication or for incidental or consequential dainage inl connection with the fumislhing or use of the iaformation in this publication, including. but not linited to, any implied warranty of fitness or mer chan mt ability for any particular usc. GBC reserves the right to make changes to this publication and to the products described in ir withoul notice. All specifications and infoimation concerning products are subject ro change without notice. Refiercnce in this publication others. GBC assumes no liability arising from infringenents of patents or any other righits of third parties. This publication is copyrighted & 2006 by GBC. All riglhts rcserved. The information contained in this publication is proprietary and may bot be reproduced. stored. transmitted, or lransferred, in whole or in part. in any form witlout she prior and cxpress written permission of GiBC.

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Removing and lnstalling the Feed

!TABLE OF CONTENTS 16

Loading Filtn onto the Supply Shaft 17 Page Loading Film with a Thrcading Card Loading Filin by Tacking New Film to Existing Film Decaling in Two Passes

Cover 22 Mounting

Tips tor l'lireading Pressure Sensitive

Legal Disclaimer 22 Adhesive (PSA) Film

Pre-Trearing Boards

Tabhe of Contents 22 Mounting Only

Film Aligmmenl and Tension

lmportant Safety Instructions 23 Filim Alignment

Film Tension

Important Safeguards Antic Titan I040 WF c Rewinder Gcneral

Testing ihe Web

Electrical Clearing a Filin Jan (Wrap-p)

I aminating Giuide

Limited 90-Day Warranty 25 Operator Maintenanec

Caring for the Artie Titan I040 WF c or

Specifications 25 Artic Titan l064 wF c I.aminator

Cleaning lhe Rollers

Prior to Installation ln stall ation Fealures Guide Top Film Supply Shalt Rclease Liner Take-up Idler Bar Pressure Rollers Nip Point Feed Table

Safety Sensors

Emergcncy Stop (Artie Titan I064 WF c] 10 Tablc Interlock Latch 10 Bottom Film Supply Shaft 11 Film Web 11 Core Adaplors Tension Adjustnent Knobs and Motor 12 Prinr Ciamp (Arlie Titan I064 WF c) 12 Control Panel 13 Porwer Switci

Cperation 14 Gencral Operation 14 Loading Film 15 Reinoving and Enstalling the Print Clamp (Artic Titan 1064 WF c)

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Important Safeglards

:IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS YOUR SAFETY AS WELL AS THE SAFETY OF WARNING: TO GIARD AGAINST INJURY OTHERS IS IMPORTANT BEFORE YOL INSTAL.L THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OR USE THE MACHINE, READ AND FOLLOW AL.L MUST BE OBSERVED IN INSTALLATION THE SAFETY NOTICES CAREFULLY IN THIS AND USI OF TIE LAMUNATOR.

Chapter.In Tis Instri:Tion Manial,And

DNTHELAMINATOR.YOI:WILLFIND General:

Important Safety Notices Regarding The

Keep hands. long hait, lnuse clothing. and articles such as

L.Aminator. Read All. Of The Instrlctions

necklaccs r ties away frone the front of she heat and pull

Anb Save These Instructions For Flrther

rellers to av id entanglemenl antd entrapmeni. Eus tiot usc thu laeminator tor mlber than its inttended

The Safety Alert Svmbol Precedes

EACH SAFETY NOTICE IN THIS MANUAL. purposc. TIE SYMBOI. INDICATES A POTENTIAL Do hol placc the laminalor on un unstable carl stand or PERSONAL SAFEIY HAZARD TO YOL OR table. An unstable surfaee may vause the laminator to fall OTHERS, AS WELI.AS LAMINATOR OR resulaing in serious bodily injury. Avnid quick slops. PROPERTY DAMAGE. excessive torcu arnd uneven flnor surfaces when moving

the laminator on a cart or stand

This Safety Alert Symbol Indicates

A POTENTIAl. ELECTRICAL SHOCK IT Jo mot leicat or remove clecirical and meclhanical safety WARNS YOUTONOT OPEN THE quipmenl such as interlocks, shields and guardls. LAMINATOR AND EXPOSE YOURSELF TO [u nent insert objeris unsuitable for laminating or cxpo5e HAZARDIS VOLTAGE.

the eq uipmenl to liqids.

THE FOI I OWING WARNINGS ARE FOUND ON THE Artic Titan 1040 WF c or Artic Titan 1064 WF c

Tle laminator slhould he cunected omly 1o a source of po cr as inlicated in these in st ruc lions and on ihe serial platc located crl the reuT ol the laminator. (omtacl an clectrician should the aachment plug prwidcd with the laminator not malch the receplacles at your lucalion.

WARNING: Do not attempt to service or repair

THIS SAFETY NOTICE MEANS THAT YOI:COULB the laminator. Failure to observe this warning BESERIOUSLY HLRT OR KIL.LEDIF YOUOPEN could result severe persoral injery or death. THE LAM IN AT OR AND EXPOSE YOURSELFTO HAZARIPOUS VOL.IAGE. Disconncct the plug fram the reccptaclc and conlacr your

dealer or distributor vhen cne or mure of the follenwing lhas

I'he power supply cord or attachmem plug is damaged. Liquind has bec spilled into the laninator.

THIS SAFETY NOTICE MEANS THAT YOUR T'he laminator is i mal fur et ion ing afier being mishandled.

Fingers And Hands Colld Be Trapped And

THEROLLERS.CLOTHING, The laminalar docs not operante as dcseribed in thesc

Crushedin

JEWELRYANDLONGHAIRCOUI.DBECAUGHTIN instructions. TIE ROLLERSAND PULLYOLINTU THEM.

CAUTION: Jhe receptacle must be locafed near

WARNING: DHO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE tie equipment and easily accessilile. {IR REPAIR THE LAMINATOR.

[isconnect lhe aluaelmcnt plug fron the rcceptacle 1o which

Connect The

Warnin:Do

LAM IN AT OR TO AN FLECTRICAL SUPPLY prssessian while moving the laninallnt.

Orattempttouperate The

Have

LAMINATOR UNTIl. COMPLETELY READ THESE IN STRICT IONS.

Maintain These In Strict Ions In A

Convenient Location For Futlre

REFERFMCE. WARNING: TO GIARD AGAINST INJURY,

Tiie Following Safety Precaltions

Mlst Be Observed When Installing

AND LSING TEELAMINATOR.

Failure To Observe These Warnings Colld

RESULT IN SEVERE BODILY DAM ACE OR DEATH.

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Ihis linsited warranty shall be vuid if thc laminarr has becn

WARRANTT misused: mishandled; damaged by negligencc. by accident.

luring shipincnt. ur due to cxposure to extrcmic contlitions:

LIMITED9-DAYWARRANTY repaired. altered. inovud. or installed by anyvne other than

Gi1C or its authurized agents rir if incompatible filin was

GBC: warrants to the uriginal purchaser for a jperiod of ninery days on labor and orte year o parls aller install at icu that this

inclule rautine maintenance. cleaning、 adjustment normal

laminator is frce from lefects in worknanship and material

cosmetic or meclhanical vear, or freight chargcs.

pnder nurmal use alld scrvict. GBC's obligation linder this limied warranry is limited to replacement ar rejair. al GBC"s Withnut limiling the generaliry of the previous paragraph. optibn. of any parr toumd defectivc by fl3: vitheut charge GBC's wlhligation unmler this limiled wamanty docs nol fisr smaterial or labusr. include:

I. Damage caused to lhe rollers by knives, razors. or other sharp loxls: by any toreign nbjeets falling ino le

OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMIPLIED. wrking area ot the lauminator: or by clcaning the laninatoT WARRANTIES OF MER CHI ANT ABILITY OR with solutiops or materials that harin its surfuces: FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE 2. Darmage caused hy adhesives: 110r EXPRESSLY EXCLIDED.ANY REPRESENTATIONS 3. Jamage caused by lifting. titing ur atermpting to position OR PROMISES INCONSISTENT WITH, OR IN the laninator othcr lhan rolling it on its castors across evon

Addition To.Jhhs Limiited Warranttare

Uinauthorized Ani Shall Niit Be Binding

LPON CBC. IN NO EVENT SHALL GBC BE LIABLE FORANYSPECIAL.INCIDENTAL.OR guarantee dres nnuot affocl the legal righis whiul colisunicts CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.WHETHER OR NOT have under applicable national legislation goventing the sale FORESEEABLE. of consumer goods.

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Specifications

Artic Titan l064 WF c

Artic Titan 1040 WF c

Operating Speed

+ Fixed

26.5 in (67 em) 285 1bs. {129.3 kg)

Eleetrical Requireincnts

1.3 Amps

0.6 Amps

Nema 5-15R

Nema 5-I3R

Fig. 3-1. Artic Titan 1040 wF c Dimensions (Shown in Inches (cm).)

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Fcc: Note

FCC Class A Notice - Notification pour les Etats-lnis Note: This equipment bias been lested and found to conply urith the lirnits fior a Class A digital cle ice. pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. Thesc limins arc designed to provide reasonable pratection against harmful inter ter cn ce when the equipment is operaed in a commercial environmenl. Tlis equipment generates, uses, and can radiated radio frequency cnergy anel. if mot installed and used in accordancc with the instruction manual. may cause harmful intcrfercnce 1o radio com in uni cations. Operalion od' shis equipment in a residential area is likely to cause larmful interference in wlich case the user will he reyuired to corrcct the interfere nec at his cown

Canada Class A Notice -Avis Canada, Classr A This Class A digital apparalus conplies with Canadian 1CES-0H3. Ccl appareil mnerique le la classc A cst cnnforme a la nunne NMfs-O03 du Carauda.

Any modi tie at ions made to dhis devicc that are nul approvcd by General Einding Curpuralion inay void the auulority granted to the l5er by tle ICC and.or by Endustry Canacla to opcrate this cquipment. Toutes medi fie a rions apportees a ce dispesif et mon approuvees par Gieneral Binding Coporation areulerunt Ic droit accorde a I'utilisatcur par le Jt't; ctiou par Ind ustrie Canada de faire fonctiommer cet cquipemcnt.

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Installation

This chapter descrihes lhov to inslall the naclsine. T'here are no opcraror serriceable parts to the machine other than periodic cleaning.

Dko nol attempt to service or repair the larminalor. Failure to olserve this varning could result scverc

Warning:

personal injury trr dcahh- Diseoect the plug rrom the receptacle and contacl your dealer or distrihutor v hen cne or nore of tle rollomring has occurred. T'he power supply eord or attachument plug is damaged.

1. iquid has been spilled inteo tlhe Iaminator. J'he laminalor is rnalfunctioning alter lscing mishandleh. 'The laninalor dnes not operate as lescritred in these instruetions.

Prior To Installation

Inspeet the package for damage. Slhipping darxage should be broughi to thc inmediate attention of the delivering carricr.

Installation

To scl up the larninalor for thie first time: Place 1he laminalr on a slalble flal surlace capable of supnorting the weight ut the machine and any materials. The surface tor the Artic T'itan 1040 wF c should be ar least 3 inches q0.76 in) high to assure corm ti or alle jsitioning during operation. All four rubber support fet should be positioned complelely on the supporting surface. Ihe supporing surface may also be large enough Io letld ihe material lo be lanninated. 1'he laminator slhould be localed so that exiting film drops trecly to the fluor qr to a table that is loster than thc cxit poin of the around the roilers. jarmming the machine.

Cooled air.

4. Connect the altachment plug provided with the laminator lor a salitably grounded cutlet only.

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Features Guide

This chapfer helps you identity the main companents of the Iarninator.

Top dilm supply shafl Kel easu lines rakelp

I'ressure roller

Conirol punel Rollcr prcsse

Feed tahle. Fced lable interloch lalels (under 1ahle)

Boltom supply shlafl-

Feod switch.

Fig- 5-1. Laminator Identification. (Artic Titan 1064 WF e Shown Without Print Clam p.)

Nip Point

Top Film Slpply Shaft

[Not shoun.] Ihe poinl al wlich thc top and bouom rollers

Holds the lilam supply on the laminator. curne intu contact and thc point al which thc itcms fhir

lacnination are introdueed into the larniaalur.

Release Liner Take-Up

Feed Table

Rewinds the release lincr of prcssure sunsitive filnis. It consists af a shaft, core sudaplers, and card board cort. Jhe fecx lahle is used lo position ilems for larinating and

lwunting. When the feed table is removed, fhe Inminator

JDLER BAR Tuns at 3 fpm (0.9 m) when you press the foot switeh. The

feel lable is reme ved ouly v hen you luad filai.

(Nml shuwn.) The idler har directs the film w the roller.

Pressure Rollers

Two pressure rollers apply pressure lo the filrn amd lhe print being laminated or mounted. llicy pull the pritl aasl tilms into the laninator.

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Safety Sensors

A. Safety Sensor {Figure 5-2) The intrared safety scnsors jrevent cnt angle ment elltrapmenn. andl inadvericnt comewet with the rollers. The sunsors are located on cach side of the machinc, it front of 1he botom reller. They stop thc machine whcn a hand or objet blacks ihe invisible infrarcd heam if you are not using the foot switcht. When the foot switch is usal. the speed drops to 3 fpml

WARNENG: Keep your fingcrs and hands away fron the nip point. Failure to observe this wuming could result in severe jersonal injury.

Fig. 5-2. Safety Sensnr Location

EMERGENCY STOP (Artic TitaH 1064 WF c)

Emergency Stop Button 4ligurc 53)

The crmergeney stop buuon is un ihe lefl side of thc Artie Tian ID64 W] e larminator. Ta cngage. prcss the push hutton and rller mavemcnt slops. Ta disengagc. turt 1hc push huttan cluckwise onice the cnwrgency condition has heen tesil veil.

Fig. 5-3. Emergeney Stop Button (Artic Titan Iu64 WF c Only)

Tar Le Interlock Latch

A, Tahle [nterlock Latch (Figure S-4) The interlock lateh lcucks the reed 1able into position and aclivales an interlock switch. Thc latch is located on he letl. unlerside of the feed tahlc. Move the katch to tlhe right lu releasc the table. Then lift the iable upwards and away trom the laminator.

Fig. 5-4. Talsle Interlock Latch under the Table

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Bottom Film Supply Shaft

Holds the lilm or kraft paper an the niaechine.

Film Web

{Not shown.) Ihe path lhe laminating liln and/or nonumning tilm mounted ol thc mawline lakes thrcugh thc machine.

Core Adaptors

A. Supply shaft (l-igure 5-5)

B. Take-up shalt4Figure 5-5)

C. Core Adaptars (Figure 5-5)

D. Gripper (Figure S-5) Jlhe cote alaprors husld and lock the rolls of film and release liner on lhe shafis to prevenl side to side shifting. Cirippers on the supply shafls ensurc proper lension on the filn. I'he supply shall core adaptors lock in place with a 5cl scren, 'The releasc liner lakeup core adaptors are held in place by frietitan.

Fig. 5-5. Core Adaptors on the Shafts

Roller Pressure Handle

A. Settings (Figaure 5-6)

B. Roller Pressure Handle (Figure 5-6) The roller pressure handle adjusts thc amounl of roller pressure nccdcd for various laminaring and mounting applications. Pull the handle away fron the laminator, rcale it to the desired pressure, and press it inuo the dlesired slot. Three rnain runction settings are prouidled. 13PORTANT: lUse a pressure serting that is ap prop riat ce ftr the naterial you are laminaring or imounting. Release: Pruvides ihe widest upening belween 1he presure rollers and takes pressure off the rollers. This is uscdl tvhen jnstalling new rolls ot'filn. when the machine is mot in use, pel the handlle ir 1his positinn. Mounting: Cised when bonding to a rigid subslrate such as mounting hoards. 'Ihickness range is 1/16 to 1/2 in. (1.6 to

Fig. 5-t. Roller Pressure Hanlle

l.aminating: lsed 1o adhere materials in multiple suhstrales. Tle rwo jrositions are low (right) and high (left)

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Tension Adjustment Knobs And

Motor

A. Rewind Mfotor (Figure 5-7)

B. Film Tension Adjustment Knobs (ligurc 5-7)

Fig. 5-7. Artie Titan Ioa0 WF e Tension Adjusiment Knnbs nd Mlor A. Rewind Tension Adjustment Knoh (Figurc 5-8)

B. Film Tension Adjustment Knnbs tFigure 5-8)

The tilm supply shall tension knobs allow the operator 10 increase ur decrcasc the film wcb tension as leeded to reduce curl and urinkbes. The rewind tension knob allous the operator to adjust the amounl of pull con the rclcase liner. This prevenis the relcase liner from being puiled into the laminator or thc film fom wrapping around the rewind

Fig.S-8. Artic Titan I064 WF e Tension Adjustment

PRINT CLAMP (Artic Titan I64 WF c)

A. Release Lateh 1Figure S-9)

B. Print Clamp (Figure 5-9) Helps kcep prints against the feed tablc while being fed into the rollers. This clannp rty bc remeved for mounting

Fig. S-9. Print Clamp and I.atch

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Control Panel

A. Speed Adjustmeni (Figure 5-10) Turn lhe speed aljustmen1 knoh to set the desired speed. It

GBC Professional is adjustable Irom 2.5 (min.) to I5 (mas.} fect per minute

B. LED W'ARNiNG: Kcep your tingers and hands away trem the rip poim (the point vhere ihe upper antl lowcT rollers meet). Failure 1a obserre ilhis warning could result in sevcre personal injuty.

C. RLN Press and release Rl.N for continurus nunning. The grxn I.lel) illuninal es.

D, Stop

Press SToP to stop the mmachine

E. REVERSE lress and holu REvERSE to reveTse 1he direcliurn ol ihc rollers. Relcase the bunton to stop. The gren LED ill unt in at les uthite rlle bullon is pressed.

Fig. 5-{h, Coniral Panel

Power Switch

A. Power Switch (Figure 5-I1)

B. Power Card

C. Foot Switch Cord The pawer switell is localed al ihe hack of she mwhine. Press the +I" on ihe switch tc lurm in on. An orange l.ED will illurminate hext to the stop hullon. The ott' position. marked "o". lurris the macline off. The power cord is delachable and she: foot sritch is not.

Fig. 5-11. Pawer Switch, Power Cord and Fout Switch Cord

FOOT SWITCH Foot Switeh (Figure 5-12)

The icu swireh allows the operalut to start and stop the laminalor w hile handling the iten to be laninatcd. Press the foot switch to run the laminator. Release it to slop the lanlinator. Wlhen thc foo saitlt is used and the safety sensur is block ed. the speed of the lanninator drops lo 3 fpm (0.9 m).

Fig. 5-12. Foot Switeh

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Operation

This chaprer describes how to use tlc laminator ti: Operate the nachint Load tilrs I wel the machine) I .aminare items Mount iterms

General Operation

Jhese insiruetions assurne lhat the films have bueen louded. Ftr in fe or mati on abou loading films. sce lhe 1.oading lilnt section in this chapter.

BC Professional

SPEED APJUSTMENT (Figure 6-1}

Stop

Reverse

To run the laminator

Turn the laninalor On (I) with the power suitch tehealetl at the haek of' the mtchine.

WA RNING: hiake sure the print clarip [Aatie litan I064 WF e) amd feed trays are in their praper pusitions. Your tingers and lhands could be trapped ard cruslied in the rolluts. Clathing, jewrelry. and long hait could be caught in the rollers aud pull you into them. Sel the roiler pressure handle for the thickness at the item that is to be laminated or mounted. Sen the desired speed on tle eontrol pauel. Press RlN or the Foot Switch. The rollers wil] hegin lo tum.

Fig-6l.Control Panel

Pasition the itens) te be laininaled cor mounted un the feed table. Push the itenlis) squarely inlu the roller nip point tuhere the ruo rollers mcctj. Additional iteims caln be lsminaed or mounted withoul stopping and sturting ihe inachine. Rclcase the fturil switch or press STOP to stop the laminator when all of ihe inens lhave conpletcly exiled the rear ot'the muchine.

Fig. 6-2. Roller Pressure Handle

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Loading Film

lhe Arlic Titan 104o tWF c and Artic Tilan I064 Wl c laninalors runs poly-in arnd poly-out pressure sensitivc

Poly-in adhesite (PsA) films. Poly-in neans the adhesive side of

1he film is oun the inside of the filn roll. Polyout neans tlic adhesive is ion ihe ouutside ol' the lilm roll.

I'he anachine caui perforrn thrce filctions: Decaling flaminating and applying an adhesive to the beek of the ilem]. Maunting, using one film.

Adhesive surface - Polyesrer suriace

Mlounting, using no film.

IMPoRTANT: The tof and bottoin rolls of laminaling ilm musl be tlhe samo width. Aluray's changc the top and lhottom supply rolls al the same

Jhe filn will vrap around the rollees if: (lne or boih rolls of tilm arc allwed to run completely off its core. Only une roll is used.

Adhesivo surface

Polyester surface

IDifterent widths of rells are loaded together. Either roll is loaded with the aalhesive side againsl a

Fig. 6-3. Paly-In and Poly-Out Films rller.

'I'here are tv o methods of loudirng filin. L'sing a threading card. Tacking new film lo existing Ffile. Print u loading filim, Elie print clamp and feed eable meed to

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REMOV]NG AND INSTALLING THE T'he print clanp guides prints into the rollers. Ie shouldl be PRENT CLAMP (Artic Titan 1064 WWF c) renloved wlen nounting items lo thicker boards. lt also

niceds to be remnoved to install filins and when clcaning tht

A. Release l.ateh (f'igure 6-4)

B. Print Clamp (Figure 6-4)

WARNING+ Keep fingers and hands away ftom the rollers when ihe nachine is rimning. lley Could he irapped and crushed in ihe rollers. Clothing. ,bewelry. an long hair coukl he caugh ilt dhe rollers and pull you into them.

Tu re m ove the print elamp:

center of the laminator.

Fig. 6-4. Print Clamp and Feed Table LiA the ernd 4t' tlie print clamp up while disengaging 2.

tlr opposile end.

To install the print clain p:

1'osirionl one end or the print clamp so that its lateh cngages inta ils locking halt. Lawer the other chd while rctracting the lach so that Ihe latcli lines ip with its locking hole. Relcasc ihc latch and cnsure thal both latches arc

REMOVING AND INSIALLING THF.

Feed Tablf

The feed table should not bc reinoved except to install filns. when the table is off, he laninator runs at a fixcd speeed of 3 1pm (0,9 m). Refer ( Fig. 6-5 fuor 1he following

A. Table lnterlock Latch (Figure G-5) To remove the feed table: Slide the feed tahle latch to tlie right. Lift the lable upwaris ansl am ay from tlie laminator. To install the feed table: L. Place tlie table on lic imachine. Slide the feed table lalch te the lefh.

Fig, 6-5, Tahle Interlock Latch

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Loading Film Onto The $Upply Shafts

Ifyuu are lrading filin for the first time. skip thesc instrueticns and star with the insimctions.To lhud fifms omro rhe srpply shtafs. If you arc replacing cxisling films, jerforn the follouwing sct of instructions. Ju remoup exisriy fihms. To remove existing films: Refer to Iigs. 6-6 through 6-8. I'lur the roiler pressure handle to Release. ('ur the renaining top andl bottom films just ahead of the presstre rollers. Jpo not allow thic reimaining film to pass tlhrouglh tlhe laninator. if therc is any exposed iklhesive. Pull the remaiing film out thc tront of the

CAUTlON: Bc careful to mul cu the pressure rollers. Failure to ohserve lhis notice can result in damage tr the rullers.

Fig. 6-6. Roller Pressurc Handle

Renuve the release liner from the take-up core by doing the following. Ciras the take-un shaft and lift the right cnd uward and out of the suppon. J'ull the oppnsite end out of the brake huh. Lnwind or cut tle liner fronn the core. Io rol dainage or Ihrouw away the core. Plut lhe shaft. wilh ihe care. hack on the imachine by inserting thic hex cnd into the lsrake Iuh and Icnwer the bearing ino is cradle. T'o renove tlhe tilm core shaf. lifl the bearing end of the supply shati ou of irs cradle and pull the opposinc end oul ol ihe hrake hub. Do this for he top and hotioin supply shafts. Slide the core ofT the shart and core alaplors.

Fig. 6-7. Bottoni Supply Shaft Bearing out of its Cradle

Tip: Twisi the shaft while pulling (on renmove thc core

Cleai ihe pressure rullers if neeided. See lhe Cpxrurw

Fig. 6-8. Bottom Supply Shaft in its Brake Hub

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To load films onto the supply shafis: ( Figure 6-9)

A. Supply shaft

B. Take-up shaft

C. Cure Adaptors

D. Gripper If the supply shafi is on the machine. grasp the buaring erd and lift it out cof the cradle. Then pull the Ieft end out ot the brake hub. This apnlies to the top and bottom supply sthatls. Slide the nev roll on to ile shaft and core adaptors. relerring Io Fig. 6-3. no determinc how the fihn ulwinals feom the roll. L'sc lhe set screws in the core

Fig. 6-9. Crore Adaptors nn the Shafts adaptors 1ci move the adaptors if needed. Thc grippcrs

orn tle core alapiors slhould be pointing in the oppusile direction that the fikm unwinds from ihe roll. Insert the hex cnd of the shaft inlo its brake lhub and 1hen insert the bearing end in irs cradle. Cenler cuch supply rnll on the shafs by doing the following.Alsu sce the seclion.Fihn Aignment in This seetisn. 1se a ruler lo measure ftom thc lef cdge of the roll to the lett site lrane. Iho the same cr the right side. Shin thc roll side lo sidc so itiat both measure men is are cqual. It is imjorlant thal the edges ot the films arc aligned so llat adhesive dnes not stick to the rullers.

Fig. 6-10. Direction of Core Adaptor Gripper on

Center the take-up core on its shaff.

Poly-in Film

Fig. 6-l1. Films Loaded on the Laminator

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LOADING FILM WITH A THREADING CARD The fotlowing pruuedure uses a film 1hreading card that is

sometimes provided with ncw rolls of film. Ir' oe is not provided. a scrap of cardboard or poster hoard with a straight edge is suitabie. Lither can lbe reused. Prior to loading film. rcnove 1he print clamp (Artic Itan 1064 WF c) and fecd tahle. mounting films for decaling. Thc top supply shafi is used for laninating films and the haolom supply shaft is used for nounting tilm or ktaf paper. If you are nol applring mcunting film tai a laminae. krali paper should bc usuxl on the hottom supply shait ia prevent adhesive from sticking lo 1he rollers. For mnre informalion ahou loading films fur cther processes. reter to thc appropriale seclion in this

To web (load films) the machinc:

Fig. 6-12. Top Film Draped dover the Pressure Rollers and Relcase Liner Attached to Take-up

Iecd tray. Refer to Renoving and lnstalling the Print Clamp (Anic Jitan lot4 WF c) and Feed Table Removaf ane hsraflarion in this section, Pull the top filem rlown, thread il umder the idlcr bar. and pull the filn back up tu lhe takc-up cort. Iighlly tape both comcrs of the filn lo thc take-up Fnsure that thc film is pulled cvenly and thal no bulges cxist at cithet cnd of the idler bar. Using a very sharp utility knife.lightly score ihe larninatiug tilin approx in at ely 4 in (10 cim) abovc thc uppcr pressure roller. Bc carelial to not cut through the release liner. Pul] the laminating film away trom the lincr ankl Tape in over the front of the prcssure roilers so that j1 extends io a little past the botlom of the top pressurc

Fig. 6-13. Bottom Film or kraft Paper Stuck to Top roller. Film I'ull the mounting tilm iur kraft papcr) up to about

even witl tle top of the lop pressure roller withot louclhing the sticky laninating filn. Wile pulling evenly. carefully align the edges of the mourling filrm witlh 1he laminating film. and press thc two together. it is irmpurlanr that the tension is even frrun ome end of tle supply rolls tu the other. Press tlhe straighl eulge of the thrcading card inu 1he tho tilns ar the nip (the point herween the two pressurc roallers) untit the card and films are slightly past the nip. Mae the roller prcxsurc handle lo twlhiere i1 applies pressure to the threading card.

10. Press RtuN on thc control panel or whitc pressing the fool swiich. guide the threading card into the machine until the rollers pull ihe card on its own.

Fie. G-l4. Threadine Card Inserted Between Films

and crushed in the rallers. C lothing- jewelry. anel long hair could be caught in slhe rollers and pull you into tlhen. Releae the card and cnsure that beth flmis and card are being pulled inmo the lamminatcr. [he card will guide the film wehs intu the rollers Press STOP or release the Fnor S$wileh. Replace the print clamp (Artic Titan 1064 WF c) anel feed rable. Reter to Removeg ax Fsathng she Prar (lmmp (Artic Titan I0 W1 c) amd F'eed Fabre Restorat ama frsrerhurewn in this seetion. Check the yilm alignnment and adjusl he rensiou it' needed. See the Fibsr -l fgnmenr rnd ferrston seelion in this chapter

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LOADING FILM BY TRACKING NEW The tollowing cleseriles a methad for loading tiln whereby FILM TO EXISTING FILM thc cxisting film ori the rollers may be used in place af 1he

thrcadling card (ov drau the new filin tlrough thc laminalor. Lcading ecdges ol the new tilm wil be overlapped onte 1he adhesive af the old filn. The existing film and the new film will be pulled thro ugh the Inminator together. Rcrnove the prin1 clamp (Arlic Titan I04 WF c) and feed tray. Refer to Renoving and fasieafling mhe Prinr

Cut the remaining lhortom filai web bctwcen thc supply roll and rullers. Reinove lhe existing bottom supply roll and replace Sappfy Sier/is section in this chapter. lJnroll cnough filnn fron he hottom roll of film to

Fig. 6-l5. New Films Tacked to Old Fims tack 1o the cxisling hortom Ginl. Make sure l0

carefully align the edgcs of the tilms before tacking theml togcther. Cut the remaining top film weh hetween thc supply Ioll and rollers. Ika not allow tie adhesive to stick t0 tlie rollers or the butfain filml. Remnve the existing lop supply roll and replace with

linroll cnough film from the top supply roll shafl tn tack to thic existing top filn. Make sure lo carcfully slign the cugcs of the filrus lbefore lacking ihem

Set lhc speed tor the slowest speed seting. press Rlh or the Foot Switch. Watch the filn being pulled through thc laminalur to ensure lhat the remaining cxisling tilm aund the ncw film are advaneing concurrenly andl cvenly. Any sceparation betwcen the films will require stopping lhte motevr inm ecdiately arnd rhe sination cofrected. I1. Releasc thc foot switcli or press SToP once the rhe wly threaded film complclely exits the laminator. Check ihe film aligunent and adjust the lwnsion il nccded. Sce the Film Alignnent and Tension section in this chapler.

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DECALING IN TWO PASSES Decaling is where you laninate iterms and then mount tlheira

on other maulerials such as Faam Care or nounting board. lr applies the mounting adhesive. cn cap sula ting the iein. The

PSA Fllm

second pass mounts it on rigid malerial. This two pass operatian requires pressure scnsitive laminating film on ihe lop supply shahi and pressurc sensitivc mounting filnn on the boltom supnly shafi. Refer 1 Fig. -1 7 for the proper configuration af Puly-in or Poly-

To run the first pass: L.oal the laminator as shown in Fig. 6-16. Adjusl thc roller prcssure hanclle lo dhe proper laminating setting.

Fig. 6-l6. Laminator Loaded for Decaling the First Pass Place the itein lo hc laninared on the fcxed table and 3.

press Rl.N or the Foot Switeh.

with Film (Poly-in Shown)

Gaide ihe iem irue the rollers. Once ilie item has cleared the back of thc macline. tclease the Foot Switch or press SToP. Rt move ihe weh and trin out the cn cap sula led iterm.

Jo run the secund pass: [Jnwcb (unloecl the films) the laminator before running the

Fig. 6-17, Configurations for Poly-in and Pnly-out Films second pass.

Adjust tie ruller pressure handle lo the propcr miounting scilting. Set lhe riotor sjeed to min. Pecl back the leading edge of tlc releasc linc of the

Print over roller ahd dler bar laminated item approximately 4 inehes ( 10 cinl. Fel ease liner Place the iten usn rhe mount board. 4.

Tack the cxpxsed allesive edge ot the itein. froin the center out. to thc leaxling edge of the board. Be surc t not intraduec wTinkles or air bubhles. IButt he leading cdge of the board up againsl ihc

Irapc the en caj sula ted itein ovcr the idller bau. Dr hol

Fig. 6-18. Laminator Ready for Mounting

allw rle prinl to llop backuards. Press RUlN or llhe Foot Switeh. Immediately grasp the relcase lincr for separalinn a5 Ilic: harard is pulied isito the rollers. Io not allow the release liner in be pulled inlv the rollers.

10. Atter the board bas cleared the rollers rclease the Foot Switeh or press STOP.

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Molnting Tips For Threading Pressire Sensitive

Adhesive {Psa} Film

lise kraft paper for vse-sided lanination. RefeT to Fig. 6-1 7 fiyr the proper film configuration.

PSA mounling tllm. hhenever possihle. pull the rcmaining weh of film

al the front of the larminator afier the finished ilem has beun remoyed.

Pre-Treatingboards

You may tish to prc-coal nounting boards ahead of timc with PSA mouning film.

To pre-treat boards:

Load the lanminator as shown in Fig 6-19.

Fig. 6-19. Laminator Ready For Pre-treating Boards Adjust the rollet pressure handle to thc proper 2.

muumting seting. Siart a leader board into tbe rollers. Press Rl.N or the Foot Switeh. Conlite fircding one board after arollier. Tip: Huit the lcadiog cdge of the ncxt board to the trailing cdge of ihe previous one to cnsuire an evcn application of filn. Pruss STP w hen the last board exits the machine.

Mounting: Only

Tlus process requires a decalled item with PS.A mounting adhesivc. Refer ici the To run the second pass insiructins inl tbe lpecaling In Two Passes section ot this chapivr. An allernativc incthod is to use a PSA gre-rcaled hoard. uhich is described in the Mounting and Over lar in at i at

Measure here

Film Alignment And Tension

Film Alignment

The top and bottom sujply rolls must be aligned as closcly Hs possille. Misalignment can cause adhesives to stick to the rollcrs.

To align tht supply rollst

lse a muler lo mcasurc the disiance beiween the lenl

Fig. 6-20. Mensuring Points eclge of the roll io the side fraine.

Measure the distance between lic right side oi the rall to the sitle feanne. Shitl the rall sidc lo side to cnsue ihat the trvo im cas ll me mi ents are equai.

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Film Tension

Iroper tilm tension. known as brakc acnsion. is the miiarn amont required to elininate vrinkles in the finished ilem. As tlie dila roll becounes smaller. tension increases. lhus Elle adjusimenl nceds io he lehosened. Film tension shnuld be chccked occasionally lun ursure thal the adjusument is comeel. l'he filil sliould be tout with no gaps bcinwcen lhe filin sunal pressure rollers. A properly aaljusted rall af film should not require excessive force [o turt hy barnd. Filemn tensionl should he enrugh t intrkduec a minor amrount of drag as ihe lilm lnrolls.lnsulicient lensipn callses wrinkles. while 1o0 much lensian causes stretching [necking). [lneven tcnsion behucen the tup artl houomi rolls create curl. T'oo much upper iension creates upvard curl. Tuo much lower tension buttonl causes dowmward curl.

Fig. 6-21. Artic Titan 1040 wF c Tensiol Adjustment

Knobs and Motor

The machinc is cquipped vith cxternal 1ension knobs and a tension motor (Artie Titan 1040 WF e) located on the left side. 'Iurning the knobs clockwise incrcases the vensian n hilc co liter elo ek wise deercases the tension.

Fig. 6-22. Artic Titan 10G4 WF c Tension Adjustment

Artie Tiian I040 WF c REwWINDER

A. Rewinder Power Switeh (Figure 6-23) 'The Artie Titan 1040 WF c rewinder motor applies tensint anal pulls 1he release liner. '[he switch shoukl be tumed off uhen icot in lse. The tewinder car be leti off when the take-up is nt nceded such as when imounting ilems.

Fig. 6-23. Artic Titan 1040 WF c Rewinder and Power

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Testing The Web

Afler wcbbing ihe machinc, it is imporant that the films Tur straighi and evenly.

To test the web:

1. Se ihe roller pressure handle to aul approprile positien.

2. Press RliN or the foot switeh and run approx in at ely 6 in. ( ll cm) of laminale.

3. Prers SToP or release the foot switr h. Visually inspect the rop and hertom filins where hey enter thc nip. The lilms shoulel be light against the rollers a huoth ends. [f Iliey arc not. use the lension adjustment knobs Hs tiglhten tlhe laosc supply filin brake anl nun another test. Ensure that lhc release liner take-up is kceping ulie liner light against the idler bar. For the Artie Titan l040 wI c, usc thc uppcT film supply tension knob 1o pronerly tcnsion the release liner. For the Artic Titarn 1064 Wf c usc the rewind tension knob to properly tensian rhe release liner.

6. Run test materials before larnimading good materials.

Clearing A Film Jam (Wrap-Up)

Film jams (wrap-ups] may occur if the 1ilm is loaded backwards or if the area at which fin cxis the vquiprnent is blocked. 1he film. when janmed. wrips around the rollers. Jams alse occur if sontething is Hsu large to pass through the rollers.

min, Prgss aud hold REvERsE cin tlie contrul pancl. CAIiTlON: Bc carcful lo not cut the pressure rollers shen cuting the tilm. Failure to ohserve this notice can resull in daage 1o thc

Ta clear a janl: lminediately press STOP ti stop the inachine.

2. Remove the prin clamp (Artic I itan I06d wl' e) and feed tray.

3. Do one af the totlowing. i. Pull one of' the webs s hile rumning the laminator in re verse.

b. Cut the film neur the rollers, set the prcsure adjusumenl lo Release. anal pull the filn sut the back of the rnachine.

c. Cut the diln near thc rollers. set ihe pressure adjusiment iu Release, grasp the loosc cnds of ihv web, and pull straight out ihe Ernt od' the machinc.

4. Replace the print clamp (Artie Titan 1064 WF e) and fioeid tray.

5. Re-load the tilin if necessury. See the I.oading Film swectinn in this clapter.

Laminationgvide

This msnual provides general guidelincs and is only a gencral reference guide. IDiffercnt setings may be suitable as the lamination tine and materials cliange. T'est materials before running gaod matcrials thruglh the machine. + Ibo not attempl to laminate ahrasive or meial ohjccts such as staples. paper clips and glirier. as rhey may dainage thie rollers. [Do nnt force iteins intv the mip area of thc rollers. An item that is not casily drawn into ihe laminator by the roflers is probably I thtick tu lantinatc. Wtinkles nay result if an altempl is made Io reposition an item once il has bcen grasped by the rollers. IDc mot siop the laninator bhefare an item has completely cxited the pressure rollers. Evcn a momenary stop may cause a nark on the laminaled item. fiood, consistenl lamination is a result of comhirning pmoper tension umtl reller pressurc. + Do not comhinc thick and thin items at the same tine, as tlhis will result in a poor edge scal around the thinuner material.

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Operator Maintenance

CARING FOR THE Artie Titan 1040 WF c OR 1064 WF c LAMINA'TOR 'he only naintenance required by 1he operator is 1o jer iodic ally clcan 1he rollers. The follow ing prrcedure will help keep thum free of lil amnd alhesivc. whicl has becn deposited along lhe edge of the laninating film. Proper alignmcnt of the rolls of film reduccs the anluunt ot adhesive on the rollers. Perforin only the rouune maintenance procedures referred to in thicsc in st nic lions.

Dus ihor aleimpt to serviee or Tepair che larrainator. Do not apply any cleaning fluids or solvenls us the rollers. Some solvents and fluids could daamage the rollers.

rollers. C 'lathing. jewelry, and long lhair could be caught in the rollers ad pull you into them. Failure tro observe these v anings coull result in severe personal injury or death or darnage the machine.

Cleaning The Rollers

Keeping the rallers clcan ensures ihat your finished items will not be damaged by dirt and adhesives. Clean 1he rallers witlh a cleall. damp lint free clouh. Er there ane Hny adhesive huild ups. you may use isopropyI aleohol instcad of water. Never clcan rollers w'th abrasive. sharp. or poinet objects. Io nul use any other eleaning rgents other than those listed above.

comtrol panel.

I'o clean the rollers and iniler bar:

Remove the print clanp (Artic litan I064 WF c) and feed table. Kefcr to Rcmoving and [nstalling he Print Clamp (Artie Titan I064 WF c) anl Removing and lnstalling 1he Feedl Tahle in the (peralion chapter. Rcmove the film Irom the laminator. Refer [o Loading Film onto the Supply Shalis in tlhe C peratian chapicr. Ise lhe dampened rag to rerove any dust. din. and aiher foreign materials from the rollers. Iress and rclcase ihe fool svitch to rotate the rollers lo an unelean portion. Kecp your hands. fingers. pad, and rag away while rumming the machine. Be sure lo remore all adhesivc and din.

5. lnstall the feed table and print clamp (Arie Titan I064 WF c].

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Troubleshooting

Corrective Action

Possible Calse

Symptom

Laminaior not conneeted 1o electrical Insert antaclirtent plug into receptacle.

Power lamp docs not illuninalle cn tlhe conrol panel when thc ON/oFF switch is

Replace fuse or cornlact your dealer or

in the ON ptsilian.

iFuse blown out. distributor for assistance. Enfrared cyes lolocked. U Jnblock infrared eyes.

Rollers do not turm.

Feed aroy interloek latch not in pluce. Slide interlack lalch all the way lo the lel1

into the side irane.

Tension herwcen tle top and lrottnm filen Adjust tension per Fiim Tensior section.

I.aninared itenis are curling.

rell is uncqual.

Load film per Loading Firm Chnto rhe

Lirippcrs on core adantars pointing in the

Siapply Shaffs serrior.

wrong direetiun. Snecd selling too slow. Slightly speed up laminalor

Align film webs per Film

T'up and botton filn webs not alignesd.

Adhesive deposited omn rollers.

I.oad jilnl per l.oading Filin section.

Laminate impraperly loaded.

Aaljust the roller pressure.

Insufticienl reiller pressure.

In satis fa clo ry laminate suhesiort.

L.oad film per prucedure oullined per

I.aminate improperly loaded.

Loading Filn sexlion Clean rullers per Clecaning he Rollers

Rollers require cleaning

Laminaled item unsuitahle for adhesicn. lern rlay be dirty or umay have nonporous

surfaec thal is cxtremely difticuli

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