OWNER'S MANUAL

RSC-1401CLTW /1651CLTW Laminator

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Royal Sovereign International Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TOPIC

PAGE

2. Safety Precautions.............................................................................................................................. 3

4. Included with Laminator...................................................................................................................... 5

6. Control Panel...................................................................................................................................... 7

7. Roller Nip Settings.............................................................................................................................. 8

8. Using Foot Pedal and Remote Control............................................................................................... 9

9. Loading Film....................................................................................................................................... 9

10. Threading Film 10.1. Decaling................................................................................................................................ 10

11. Installation of front feeder and rear rewinder options.................................................................... 12

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1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing a Royal Sovereign laminator. It has been designed and manufactured to provide years of continuous service. For complete operating and maintenance information please read this manual thoroughly. Upon receipt of your laminator, please inspect the box, the machine and all other contents for shipping damage. Damage should be brought to the immediate attention of the delivering carrier (See page 4 for list of shipment elements).

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Failure to comply with any of the following safety procedures could result in serious injury. Please read the instructions carefully and keep for future reference.

1. Only a licensed electrician should install wiring and outlet for the laminator.
2. Ensure the unit is plugged into a properly grounded outlet with the correct voltage.
3. K eep hands and clothing (i.e. Neckties) away from rollers. The rollers have pinch points that can trap body parts or clothing and cause serious injury.
4. Keep flammable and wet objects away from the machine.
5. Place machine on a level surface.
6. Avoid excessive sunlight, humidity and extreme temperatures.
7. E nsure the unit is turned off, cooled, and unplugged from the outlet prior to moving and/ or repairing and/or maintenance.
8. Keep out of reach of children.
9. Only Ro y a l So v e re ignauthorizedm ai nt en a nc eands erv icet ec hnicia ns s ho ul dmake repairs.
10. D o not attempt to laminate items that exceed total recommended material thickness for the unit
11. When cleaning the machine, don't use flammable sprays or materials.
12. Do not touch the rollers when they place foreign objects inside the machine.
13. When moving the unit,don't touch the feed table.
14. If emergency happen, press emergency switch immediately.

15.Temperature of circumstance: 20 ºC ± 5ºC; humidity of circumstance: < 95%(20 ºC ± 5ºC).

Warning - Hazardous Moving Parts – Keep Fingers And Other Body Parts Away.

3. INSTALLATION

Note: The laminator should be installed by a trained service technician.

The laminator comes fully assembled, except for the stand to avoid shipping damage. Upon arrival, thoroughly inspect the unit. It is imperative that any shipping damage is reported and a claim is filed with the delivering carrier immediately upon receipt.

The laminator should be located in an area with adequate work space for feeding graphics and lamination materials.

Avoid placing the laminator in a dusty area or near sources of extreme heat or cold. Once the laminator is in place, lock the casters into position(“ON” position). Always unlock the casters (“OFF” position) when moving to a different location. 220V AU The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Note: For proper input voltage requirements see the marking lable on the equipment.

Royal Sovereign recommends that a licensed electrician ensures proper power installation to your laminator in accordance with electrical codes in your area.

The laminator should have a dedicated power line.

MODEL

RSC-1401CLTW

RSC-1651CLTW

120V UL

230V UL

220V EU

240V UK

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4. INCLUDED WITH LAMINATOR

Thoroughly inspect the parts and the unit. It is imperative that any missing parts are reported and a claim is filed with the reseller immediately upon receipt of shipment.

3´´ (76mm) / 2" (57mm) Auto Grip

Spare Motor Fuse - Slow Blow fuse(50T) (6.3A)

Spare Main Power Fuse -Time lag fuse(65TS) (5A)

8 - 1/4"Hexa head Bolt (M8＊12mm)

4 - 1/3"screw (M8＊65mm). 4 - Spring Washer(¢8.5) (Included with option only)

5. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

PART NAME

RSC-1401CLTW

RSC-1651CLTW

SAFETY SENSOR

EMERGENCY SWITCH

FEED TABLE

MAIN ROLLER

ASSEMBLY STAND

FOOT PEDAL

PRESSURE LEVER

CONTROL PANEL

SHAFT TAKE UP

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6. CONTROL PANEL

When the machine is initially turned on, the LED display window will show the speed at 1.

1. SPEED DISPLAY: Display’s current Speed.
2. SPEED BUTTON: Adjusting the speed of the rollers. To change the speed of the rollers, press the up or down arrow button.
3. RUN: To start the rollers.
4. STOP: To stop the rollers.
5. REV: To reverse the rollers, press and hold the REVERSE button.

7. ROLLER NIP SETTING

It is important to adjust the roller nip settings to the appropriate thickness of the board being used. Use the guide below to adjust to the correct position.

Metric (mm)

) .6in

NOTE: If you don't want to laminate,please place the pressure lever to the "Open position(NO.7)".

n) 6i .0 (0 m

in) 5m

.12 1. m(0 3m

) 5mm(0.2in

8mm(0 .3in)

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8. USING FOOT PEDAL AND REMOTE CONTROL

USING FOOT PEDAL

Place the foot pedal on the floor in front of the

machine. Once all correct settings are displayed,

you may use the foot pedal to operate the laminator

for “Hands Free Operation.” To activate the machine,

press the foot pedal once and then release. Repeat

to stop the rollers.

9. LOADING FILM

Royal Sovereign films are wound with the adhesive side facing the inside of the roll

Loading films to upper and lower film shafts: (See page 5 for assistance with parts identification.)

1. Adjust the auto grip to fit to the film and tighten the auto grip screw (Figure 1).
2. Remove the upper and lower film shafts from the machine and load the films (Center the upper and lower films on the shaft). Note the direction of the adhesives on the lower and upper films (Figure 2).

10. THREADING FILM

PAPER BACK

10.1. Decaling

1. Turnthepowerswitchon ( “ I ” position ) . ThePower switch is located on the rear left side of the unit.
2. C omplete the steps as in the “LOADING FILM” section (see page 8).
3. P ull the top film down to the bottom of the craft paper/ mounting film.
4. A lign and center the craft paper/mounting film to the top film (Figure 1).
5. Peel the top film off (Figure 2).

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10.2 Mounting

1. Lay the decaled image face down on a flat surface. Carefully peel back and put a crease along the edge of the release liner (Approximately 1 inch or 25mm, Figure 1).
2. With the image facing up, align the image onto the board. Press firmly from the center out (Figure 2).
3. Adjust the pressure lever to ensure the proper opening (Figure 3).
4. Flip the image over the upper roller and hold on to the release liner (Figure 4).
5. Press the foot pedal once, and then let it go while slowly pulling the release liner as the board enters the main roller nip (Figure 5).

Press the foot pedal once again when the board has completely exited from the rear of the unit. Trim the board if necessary.

11. INSTALLATION OF FRONT FEEDER and

REAR REWINDER OPTIONS

Note : B elow options are to be installed by an authorized RS reseller.

Installation of the Front Feeder Option (Includes 2 brackets, one spindle, and mounting hardware).

1. Install the Front Feeder to the inside of the front frames using six 5/32(M4) round head screws on each side (Figure 1)

Installing the Rear Rewinder Option (Includes motorized winder, bracket, one spindle, and mounting hardware).

2. Place the left rewinder on the cover-rear, faster with round head 5/32 (M4) screws (include in the option bit).(Figure 2)
3. Install the right rewinder on the cover-rear and connect the motor wire connector to the rear wire.(Figure 3,4)

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12. MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Body of the laminator

1.To clean the machine body, dampen a cloth with water only and gently wipe the

machine clean.

Removing Adhesive Build Up

1. Remove the film from the laminator.
2. Use a damp (water only) cloth and a rubber gum eraser to remove the adhesive on the Teflon (metal) and silicone rollers.

Note: Rub firmly but do not scrub the rollers vigorously as this may scratch the surface. Do not use sharp metal objects, steel wool, or abrasives, as these may also damage the rollers.

Lubrication

1. Drive chain and sprockets should be lubricated with either a light coat of gear lube or heavy grease (lithium grease) after 6 months or 1000 hours of operation, whichever comes first.

13. TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

Machine will not turn on:

There is power, but the rollers are not turning after the “RUN” button is pressed:

Curled lamination:

Cause

Possible Solution

a. Power plug is not plugged in.

b. Power switch is in “0” (Off) position.

c. Tripped circuit breaker.

d. Blown main power fuse.

a. Emergency switch(es) is (are) engaged.

b. Paper guide is not installed correctly.

c. Blown motor fuse.

a. Upward curl.

b. Downward curl.

a. Plug the power cord into appropriate outlet.

b. Put the power switch to the “I” (On) position.

c. Reset the circuit breaker.

d. Replace the fuse.

a. Disengage the emergency switch(es).

b. Properly install the paper guide so that the micro switch is activated.

d. Replace the motor fuse.

a. Loosen the top roll film tension.

b. Loosen the bottom roll film tension.

14. SPECIFICATIONS

Description

RSC-1401CLTW

AC 100-120V or 220-240V 50/60Hz

RSC-1651CLTW

AC 100-120V or 220-240V

1710 x 550 x 1110 (mm)

1950 x 550 x 1110 (mm)

1928 x 814 x 710(mm)

2178 x 814 x 710(mm)

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15. WARRANTY

Royal Sovereign International warrants the equipment sold is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of One (1) year for Parts and Labor from the date of installation, excluding lamination rollers which are warranted for Six (6) months. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. This warranty is the only warranty made by Royal Sovereign International and cannot be modified or amended. Royal Sovereign’s sole and exclusive liability and the customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be, at Royal Sovereign’s option, to repair or replace any such defective part or product. These remedies are only available if Royal Sovereign’s examination of the product discloses to Royal Sovereign’s satisfaction that such defects actually exist and were not caused by misuse, neglect, attempt to repair, unauthorized alternation or modification, incorrect line voltage, fire, accident, flood or other hazard.

All warranty claims must be filed through the authorized Royal Sovereign dealer or reseller through which the equipment was originally purchased. Model, serial number and date of delivery are required for all claims.

The warranty made herein is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including any warranty or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Royal Sovereign will not be liable for personal damage or personal injury (unless primarily caused by its negligence), loss of profit, or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this equipment.

LIMITED WARRANTY

This warranty specifically does not cover damage to laminating rollers caused by knives, razor blades, or any sharp objects or abrasives, or failure caused by adhesives, or damage caused by lifting, tilting or improper use of the machine. Warranty repair or replacement by Royal Sovereign or its authorized Reseller(s) does not extend the warranty beyond the initial one year period from the date of installation. Unauthorized customer alterations will void this warranty.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

RS EUROPE LIMITED.

2 Volvo Drive, Rockleigh, NJ 07647 U.S.A. TEL : +1) 800-397-1025 FAX : +1) 201-750-1022 E-mail : info@royalsovereign.com

66 SALISBURY ROAD, WORCESTER PARK, SURREY KT4 7DE UK TEL : +44) 2082243633 E-mail : rseu@royalsovereign.com

RS International Australia PTY. LTD.

Royal Sovereign International Inc.

30 Prime Drive, Seven Hills, NSW 2147, Australia TEL : +61) 2-9674-2127 FAX : +61) 2-9674-2027 E-mail : salesaust@royalsovereign.com

5610 Timberlea Blvd, Mississauga, L4W 4M6, CANADA TEL : +1) 905-461-1095 FAX : +1) 905-461-1096 E-mail : info-ca@royalsovereign.com