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GBC 3064WF Operation Manual
GBC 3064WF
INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL
Part Number: 930-131, Rev A.
ENG Operating Instructions
F Mode d'Emploi
E Instrucciones de Operación
Part Number: 930-131.REV.10-17-05
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GBC 3064WF Operation Manual ENG The information in this publication is provided for reference and is believed to be accurate and complete. General Binding Corporation (GBC) is not liable for errors in this publication or for incidental or consequential damage in connection with the furnishing or use of the information in this publication, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of fitness or merchantability for any particular use. GBC reserves the right to make changes
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GBC 3064WF Operation Manual ENG TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Page Description Description No. No. Cover 1 Sequence of Operations 14 Legal Disclaimer 2 Table of Contents 3 Operating Instructions 15 Important Safety Instructions 4 Film Loading and Threading 15 Important Safeguards 4 Load a Roll of Film 15 General Webbing Thermal Film using Electrical Threading Card 16 S
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GBC 3064WF Operation Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS YOUR SAFETY AS WELL AS THE SAFETY OF WARNING: TO GUARD AGAINST INJURY OTHERS IS IMPORTANT TO GBC. IN THIS THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND ON THE PRODUCT, PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED IN YOU WILL FIND IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES INSTALLATION AND USE OF THE REGARDING THE PRODUCT. READ THESE LAMINATOR. MESSAGES CAREFULLY. READ ALL OF THE General: INSTRUCTIONS AND SAVE THESE Keep hands, long
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GBC 3064WF Operation Manual This limited warranty shall be void if the laminator has been WARRANTY misused; mishandled; damaged by negligence, by accident, during shipment, or due to exposure to extreme conditions; Limited 90- Day Warranty repaired, altered, moved, or installed by anyone other than GBC or its authorized agents; or if incompatible film was used. GBC warrants to the original purchaser for a period of ninety days on labor and one year on parts after installation that
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GBC 3064WF Operation Manual PRE-INSTALLATION Before a 3064 Laminator can be installed, ensure the following requirements are met: 1. Are doorways and hallways wide enough for the laminator to be moved to the installation site? 2. Is there ample room for the laminator? • A work area must be established that allows for operation in both the front and rear of the laminator and provides space for efficient material flow. 3. Is the environment appropriate for the laminator? • The
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GBC 3064WF Operation Manual CONTROL GUIDE A. Power ON/OFF (I/O): Located at the back left of the machine applies power to the laminator. The control panel display will illuminate when position marked “I” is pushed. The Off position, marked “O” removes power from the laminator. 2 B. Control Panel (Figure 5) 1. Main Roll Nip Pressure relevant pressure in percentage: a 2. Top Roll Display o o • Displays Temperature in “ C “or “ F” of the Top Heater 1 (Both Set Temperature and Cur
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GBC 3064WF Operation Manual FEATURES GUIDE Refer to the following pages for detailed information on the above Features FEATURES GUIDE (DETAILED DESCRIPTION) EMERGENCY STOP BUTTONS (Fig. 1– Item A) Four emergency stop buttons are available on the Laminator on the top four corners of the Laminator. To engage Emergency -stop button, Press any emergency -st
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GBC 3064WF Operation Manual Media Tables: (Fig. 2C & 3C) A On both the Front Media & Rear Media tables, the safety interlock switch will not allow the B Laminator to operate at full speed unless the tables are properly installed. The Media tables are used to position items for Lamination. There are two media tables on the machine one on the front & one on the rear of the Laminator. The Front Media table C incorporates an Idler on the leading edge of the tabl
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GBC 3064WF Operation Manual A Figure 5 Removable Chill Idler: (Fig. 6 – Item A) A The removable chill Idler is used to help smooth out the laminating film during the cooling process. Figure 6 © 2005 General Binding Corporation Page 10
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GBC 3064WF Operation Manual Upper Tension Idler: (Fig. 7 – Item A) A Upper tension Idler guides the laminating film on to the main roll insuring a consistent amount of wrap on the upper rolls. Figure 7 Lower Tension Idler: (Fig. 8 - Item B) Lower tension idler guides the lower lamination B film on to the lower roller. Figure 8 Pull Rollers: (Fig.
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GBC 3064WF Operation Manual Heated Main Rollers: (Fig. 10 – Item A) A Silicone rubber coated steel tubes heat the laminating film and compresses the heated film to the items being laminated. Heat is provided B by an internal heating element. Table Idler: (Fig. 10 – Item B) The Table Idler is used to assist in bringing the material up to the nip. The table Idler is helpful in roll to roll operation and helps move large ridged panels through the
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GBC 3064WF Operation Manual Nip Pressure Adjustment: (Fig. 14 & 15 –Item A) The Nip pressure adjustment allows the operator to adjust the downward pressure of the pull rolls and main rolls. A Pull Roll Lift handle: Turn the handle clockwise to lower the upper pull roll. (Fig. 14A) Figure 14 Heated Main roll Lift handle: Turn handle clockwise to lower main roll & adjust the Nip Pressure (Fig. 15A)
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GBC 3064WF Operation Manual SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS GBC U.S &CE 3064WF Effect of Fiber Optics on sequence of operation Modes Situation 1 Situation 2 Situation 3 Machine Run Mode Normal operation Interrupted fiber optic Fiber optic beam cleared + all safety (No Interruption to any beam or opened any circuitries are closed safety circuitry & Fiber safety circuitry. optic beam)High speed. Control panel: Machine stops Instantly. Machine will remain stationary until Forwa
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GBC 3064WF Operation Manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Film Loading & Threading The top and bottom rolls of laminating film must be of the same width and be present simultaneously. A Small amount of adhesive will “squeeze out” during Lamination. Hardened adhesive deposits can damage the heat rollers. CAUTION: Adhesive will deposit on the rollers if: • Only one roll is used. • Different widths of rolls are loaded together. • Either roll is loaded adhesive side against a heat A
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GBC 3064WF Operation Manual Webbing Thermal Film Using Threading Card THERMAL LAMINATE CAUTION: The laminator rollers will be hot and can burn you. 1. Turn the Main Power ON /OFF to On. 2. Set top and bottom temperatures to the appropriate setting for the film type used. 3. Ensure no brake tension is applied to the film shafts. 4. Pull the top roll film down under the upper idler bar and allow to drape over the top heat roller (Fig. 19) 5. Pull the lower film behind
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GBC 3064WF Operation Manual REWIND TUBE Webbing PSA Film/Mount Adhesive Using Threading Card PSA Film The laminator should be cool to the touch before Proceeding. 1. Turn the Power ON /OFF to On 2. Load the rolls of film as illustrated in (Fig. 22). Ensure no brake tension is applied to the film Mount Adhesive shafts. 3. Pull the top roll of film down under the idler bar and up to the upper front rewind tube. 4. P
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GBC 3064WF Operation Manual Start Laminating 1. At this point you should have your laminator Webbed with the appropriate material for your application. 2. The feed table should be in the normal operating position. 3. Close the main and Pull roll nips. Rollers should be closed. 4. Speed is set to 3 or less and “FRONT” ( ) motor direction is selected. 5. Press the “START” ( ) button. 6. Set main roller pressure between 40% – 60% for laminating by turning the main roll lif
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GBC 3064WF Operation Manual Method for Tacking New Film to Existing Film (1) The following describes a method for loading film whereby the existing film present on the heat rollers may be used in place of the threading card to draw the new film through the laminator. The adhesive of the existing film must be tacky or liquefied. Leading edges of the new film will be overlapped onto the tacky adhesive of the old film. (2) The existing film and the new film will be pulled (2) thro
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GBC 3064WF Operation Manual To unweb the laminator (2) Unweb the laminator if you are changing film widths, cleaning the rollers or have finished using the machine for the day. (1) CAUTION: Do not cut yourself (3) 1. Using the rear slitter, cut (1) the output from the (2) web (Fig. 28). 2. Cut (2) remaining top film web between the idler bar and heat roller. PSA film cut the release liner too. .......a PSA film or mount adhesive 3. Cut (3) the film web between the lower
