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AquaSEALä
AS-1600
Seal Brands … the finishing touch.
Owner’s
Operation
Manual
Important:
Read and understand all safety information before operating.
AquaSEAL AS-1600
Liquid Laminator
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Preface This manual contains the following Sections: Section 1. Introduction – provides a basic overview of the AquaSEAL™ AS- 1600 liquid laminator, and contains illustrations of the basic hardware components. Section 2. Operating Procedures – describes procedures for setting up, starting, stopping, and controlling the machine. Section 3. Troubleshooting/Miscellaneous – describes problems that may be encountered and lists corrective actions to resolve them. Informatio
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Table of Contents General Warranty Statement ……………………………………………………….. 3 Safety Information …………………………………………...……………. 4-5 Safety Labels ……………………………………………………………… 5 Section 1. Introduction Hardware Overview ………………………………………………………. 6-10 Section 2. Operating Procedures Tools / Supplies Needed …………………………………………………… 11 Loading the Sealant ………………………………………………………… 11 Loading the Media…………………………………………………………... 11 Pre-heat the Laminator ………………………..…………………………… 12 Web the Laminator……………………
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Warranty ® SEAL Graphics warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new SEAL Image Laminator, which ® ® proves defective in materials or workmanship within the applicable warranty period, will be repaired or, at our option, replaced without charge. Effective November 1st, 2002 the applicable warranty period for New Equipment shall be one year (parts), six months (labor and rollers) from date of purchase. This warranty extends to and is enforceable by only the original consum
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Safety Information Intended Use The AquaSEAL™ AS-1600 liquid laminator is intended for use with medium and large format graphic output. Graphics can vary in widths up to 1.6M (5 ft.) in width and can be up to 90M (295 ft.) in length (dependent on thickness of media used). The AquaSEAL™ AS-1600 liquid laminator is intended for use with AquaSEAL™ water based sealant only. Use of solvent-based or other manufacturers sealants may damage the machine and may void any warranty. Sa
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Safety Information General q Do not operate the machine until it is connected to the proper power source. Refer to Installation instructions located inside control cabinet. q It is strongly recommended that the machine is fed from an “Earth Leakage” protected electrical outlet – if in doubt, please contact Hunt Technical Services (contact details in “Miscellaneous” section at the rear of the manual) or consult a licensed electrician. q Familiarize yourself with the layout of the Con
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Section 1. Introduction The AquaSEAL™ AS-1600 is a medium to large format media liquid laminator used to coat graphics with a protective sealant. Operating roll to roll, the media is threaded under the applicator mechanism, under the drying assembly, and onto the take-up roller. During operation, the liquid laminator applies sealant onto the printed graphics and then cures and dries it before winding the media onto the take-up core. Hardware Overview Figure 1.1 shows the front vi
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Section 1. Introduction Hardware Overview (continued) q Two Emergency Stop Buttons are fitted to the machine, located prominently on top of both end cabinets. When pressed, all power is removed from the working parts of the machine. The machine cannot be used again until the Emergency Stop Buttons are reset twisting the button ¼ turn clockwise. When the emergency stop buttons are reset, the laminator powers up and the power switch must be reset to begin operation. q The Draw Down A
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Section 1. Introduction Hardware Overview (continued) q The Take-up Mandrel is the primary drive for the machine used to pull the material through the machine and wind it onto the take-up core. It is a cantilevered assembly located low at the rear of the machine. It pivots from the left side of the machine and allows for the cores to be loaded and unloaded. Core alignment is accomplished by sliding the core onto the mandrel and positioning the core so it is aligned with the unwind c
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Section 1. Introduction Hardware Overview (continued) Main Power Heaters Engaged Temperature Controller Speed Controller Figure 1.2 Control Panel q The Main Power Circuit Breakers provide over-current protection. Main Power Circuit Breakers Power Cable Entrance Figure 1.3 Circuit Breaker / Power Cable Entrance q The Power Cable Entrance is the point where the cable connected to the power source enters the machine. It connects the machine to the follo
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Section 1. Introduction Hardware Overview (continued) Figure 1.3 shows the rear view of the liquid laminator. Major components (safety items shown in red) include the following: Take-up Mandrel Figure 1.4 Rear View 10
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Section 2. Operating Procedures All operating functions are initiated at the control panel. The following section outlines general procedures and describes specific functions used to coat media. This section is divided into the following sub-headings: 1. Loading Materials 2. Pre-heat the laminator 3. Web the laminator 4. Run the laminator 5. Cleaning the laminator Tools/Supplies Required: • Absorbent towels: soft, lint free, disposable • Lab coat or smock • Rubber gloves • Buc
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Section 2. Operating Procedures 2. Pre-heat the Laminator All Pre-heat control operations are controlled from the Control Panel as shown in Figure 2.2 1. Switch machine to START at the Main Power Switch • Laminator will power-up • Dryer Panel is in the UP position. • Heaters are OFF. Set Button Up Button Down Button Figure 2.2 Heater Control locations 2. On the Heater Controller, press and hold the SET button to check the set-point temperature. Adjust the set poin
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Section 2. Operating Procedures 3. Web the Laminator A Web diagram is provided in Figure 2.3 Below Figure 2.3 Web Diagram Method 1. Lift Unwind Assembly to the UP position. 2. Load a take-up core onto the Take-up Mandrel and align with the edge of the roll of media on the Unwind Mandrel. 3. Pull media up over the web Idler, under the Draw down Assembly and under the Dryer Assembly to the Take-up Core. 4. Tape material to the Take-up core. Note: It is important to get the m
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Section 2. Operating Procedures 4. Run the Laminator 1. Lower Draw Down Assembly and secure locking pins. 2. Align right and left Dam Stop brackets into position at the edges of the media. The inner brackets align with the outer edges of the media and lock down by turning the red knob on top of the bracket. The outer brackets position similarly next to the inner brackets with the bracket roller sealing against the bottom of the media. Tighten in place with the red knob on the si
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Section 2. Operating Procedures 6. Adjust Brake tension so that the material is pulling through smoothly with no wrinkles. Figure 2.5 Unwind Mandrel Brake Adjust 7. When the media being coated comes to an end, the last piece will loose tension; you will need to manually provide back-tension as the media runs out. 8. Approximately 1.6M (5 ft) prior to the last piece of media going past the Draw Down Assembly the Flow control valve at the Applicator Nozzle should be closed. 9. O
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Section 2. Operating Procedures 5. Cleaning the Laminator 1. It is important to clean the machine immediately after the end of the material is completely through the Dryer panel. 2. Switch the machine to Stop on the Main Power Switch. 3. Pull Drip tray out 6 inches and raise the draw down assembly for cleaning. Figure 2.6 Clean Up View 4. Using a WET cloth, wipe the 2 draw down bars to remove any excess sealant from them. Note: Sometimes the tail end of the material will drag
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Section 3. Troubleshooting The following table lists problems that may occur when using the AS1600 Liquid Laminator. Recommended corrective actions are provided for all commonly encountered problems. Problem / Symptom Causes Corrective Action Very thin coating Sealant is diluted with water Remove old coating and refill with new Heavy coating Weight of coating in application Increase break tension on the area causes material to sag and Transition and Tension Idlers not get wiped of
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Section 3. After Sales Support SEAL Brands Technical Service SEAL Brands Technical Service – Europe and â â (For technical assistance & service) Asia Pacific (For technical assistance & service) Tel: 1-800-486-6502 For UK: Tel: +44 1268 722 400 Fax: 1-800-966-4554 Fax: +44 1268 729 442 or +44 870 125 5798 For NL: Tel: +31 572 345 500 Fax: +31 572 345 501 SEAL Brands Customer Service SEAL Brands Customer Service - Europe â â (For informati
