44 Ultra Laminator Owner’s Operation Manual 44 Ultra Laminator
TABLE OF CONT ENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................................................2 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................1 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................................
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a SEAL ® 44 Ultra Laminator. We have designed the SEAL 44 Ultra to give you years of reliable service. The 44 Ultra brings a new level of simplicity and ease of use to image finishing. As you become familiar with your laminator, you will appreciate the high quality of its production and the excellence in its engineering design.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS The electrical specifications of the laminators are: North American Version: EU Version: 110VAC 50/60Hz 16A 230VAC 50/60Hz 9A (Part No. 60959) (Part No. 60958) For the North American version, For the EU versions, Mainland Europe, the following is applicable: the following is applicable: G L N France Belgium NEMA 5-20R Using 20 Amp Breaker Note: T-slot is not applicable for Canada Germany, The Netherlands Portugal, Spain Use the provided Schuko plug (10A).
INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS The following environmental conditions are ideal for the best operation of the laminator. Once power is connected to your laminator, press the Power button on the control panel to turn the laminator ON. If the Power LED does not come on, refer to the “Troubleshooting” page for problem solving information. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE The best temperature for the SEAL ® 44 Ultra is between 50°F and 95°F (16°C and 35°C).
UNPACKING, SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Remove the cardboard box and the plastic bag as described on the outside of the box. Remove and open the boxes behind the laminator, which contains the stand parts. SETTING UP THE LAMINATOR IN 4 STEPS STEP 1 • Mount the left-hand stand leg onto the underside of the laminator, as shown in Figure 1. (Note: The left-hand section is recognizable by a spring utility on the bracket.) • Use two star washers and two sockethead screws.
UNPACKING, S E T -UP AND INSTALLATION STEP 3 • Now mount the middle support section between the left-hand and right-hand stand legs, as shown in Figure 3. • Use six star washers and six sockethead screws. • Tighten these six screws. • Finally, tighten all screws, which were used in Steps 1 and 2. Figure 3. STEP 4 • Carefully lift the laminator (at least two people must do this!) from the pallet and position it onto its castors as shown in Figure 4.
UNPACKING, SET-UP AND INSTALLATION LAMINATOR PLACEMENT CONNECTING YOUR LAMINATOR • Your SEAL ® 44 Ultra must be setup in the location where it will be used. The stand must be placed on a flat level surface. • Plug the power cable into the grounded outlet with the appropriate service. (Refer to the Electrical Specifications Page) • Remove the tie-wraps by using a small flat-edged screwdriver to press the clip to release the tie and remove the blocks that hold the top roller.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY SYMBOLS USED ON THE LAMINATOR EMERGENCY STOP-BUTTONS IMPORTANT! Read and make sure you understand these safety and operating guidelines. There are two Emergency-Stop Buttons located on the top of the left and right plastic covers of the laminator. Rotating Parts: Risk Of Injury CAUTION! Failure to use caution near rotating rollers could result in physical injury. Be careful that items such as loose clothing, long hair and jewelry do not become entangled in rotating parts.
LAMINATOR FEATURES 2 3 4 5 2 1 6 7 8 9 10 Figure 7. Laminator Features 1. Automatic Wind-up Idler • Removable idler to support the wind-up core for the release liner. 6. Control Panel with LED indicators • Controls roller rotation, temperature and standby mode. 2. Emergency Stop Buttons (2) • Stops the rotation of the rollers. 7. Nip-knob • To adjust the gap between the rollers. 3. Image Guide • To help feed in images. It is removable when mounting. 8.
CONTROL PANEL LED INDICATOR DESIGN PUSH BUTTON DESIGN The LED indicators are designed to indicate the on/off status of power, heat, and roller direction. Please see below for the definitions of the LED status indicators. The Push Buttons control whether power and heat is on or off and the direction the rolls turn. Please see below for detailed instructions. NOTE: Push the Power Button (at least one-second) and the forward (or reverse) button on the control panel, to run the laminator. 1 2 3 4 1.
OPERATING YOUR LAMINATOR MOTOR CONTROL The speed of the rollers is continuously adjustable between 0 and 1.5 m/min. (0 and 4.8 ft/min.) Pressing the ñ button runs the rollers in the forward direction, pressing the ò button reverses the direction of the rollers. The stop button stops the roller movement. CHANGING FROM NORMAL MODE TO SLOWMODE WITHOUT STOPPING: • Press the foot switch. NOTE: Releasing the foot switch will stop the laminator.
S E T -UP AND OPERATION The following steps outline the basic procedures that have to be used for loading films; setting the nips, webbing the laminator and setting the brake tension for the films you will be using. To load and unload the unwind shafts, it is necessary to access the laminator from the rear side. 2 Select the film(s) that you will use on the top (and bottom) of the images. It is advisable to use films slightly wider than the print width.
S E T -UP AND OPERATION SETTING THE UNWIND BRAKE TENSION HOW TO SET THE NIP: (Refer to the Features Page for identification.) • First, determine the thickness of the board that you will use for mounting. • Grasp the Nip-knob with your right hand and push it in approximately 1/4” (6mm) to the left. • Once the Nip-knob has disengaged from the stop, it may be rotated forward or backward (clockwise or counter-clockwise, as viewed from the right hand side of the unit).
IMAGE GUIDE • To aid with feeding in images, the laminator is provided with an “Image Guide”. • Feed the image into the laminator ensuring that the leading edge is parallel to the roller. • This device can be positioned in front of the top roller and it prevents the images from interrupting the photo-electric eyes. • To assist with this, the edge of the image can be seen through the windows in the “Image Guide”, which is in front of the rollers.
WEBBING FILMS WITHOUT A RELEASE LINER The following are the basic webbing procedures for webbing films without a release liner: • • Select films slightly wider than the image to allow for a border without film waste. A border of 1/8” to 1/4” (3-6 mm) is adequate. Ensure the main roller’s temperatures are set according to the recommendations of the laminates being used (see literature enclosed in your material box). Refer to the process guide on the front of the laminator.
WEBBING FILMS WITH A RELEASE LINER (NORTH AMERICA) The following are the basic webbing procedures for webbing films with a release liner: • Lower the top roller and place the in-feed table into position. • Select films slightly wider than the image to allow for a border without film waste. A border of 1/8” to 1/4” (3 - 6mm) is adequate. • Load and center the films on top and bottom unwind shafts with the dull adhesive side facing out and the unwind brake tension released.
WEBBING FILMS WITH A RELEASE LINER (EUROPE & ASIA) • The following are the basic webbing procedures for webbing films with a release liner: Lower the top roller and place the in-feed table into position. • Select films slightly wider than the image to allow for a border without film waste. A border of 1/8” to 1/4” (3 - 6mm) is adequate. • Load and center the films on top and bottom unwind shafts with the dull adhesive side facing out and the unwind brake tension released.
DECALING This process involves sandwiching an image between a pressure-sensitive or heat-activated laminate on the face of the image and a pressure-sensitive adhesive on the rear. This process can be used to create self-adhesive images for mounting down onto various substrates. After performing this process, follow the Mounting Instructions in the manual to apply the decal to a substrate. • Select films slightly wider than the image to allow for a border without film waste.
MOU N T I N G This process involves mounting previously prepared decals onto a substrate. No films or adhesives are required for this process. • Flip the un-tacked portion of the image over the top roller with one hand so that the release paper can be peeled off the image with the other hand. To perform this process, it is necessary to remove the Image Guide. You can store the Image Guide in the laminator stand (Figure 9). • Depress the foot switch to feed the board through the rollers.
ENCAPSULATING This process involves completely sealing an image between two films. • Follow the webbing instructions for films specific for your location. • Select films slightly wider than the image to allow for a border without film waste. A border of 1/8” to 1/4” is adequate. • • The two films will then heat and stick together. • Set the Nip-knob to 1/16” (2mm) to allow for the thickness of the leader-board. • FILMS INTO NIP: Use the provided leaderboard to push the film(s) through the nip.
P R E -COATING BOARDS This process is used to coat substrates with a selfadhesive coating onto which images can be mounted. Images can then be mounted on the substrate. This same process is used to create a sled. This process is used to coat substrates with a selfadhesive coating onto which images can be mounted. Preparation: • Load the roll of pressure sensitive adhesive onto the top unwind shaft of the laminator with the exposed adhesive facing you.
USING A ProSEAL ® MOUNTING BOARD & POUCH BOARDS USING A ProSEAL MOUNTING BOARD USING A ProSEAL POUCH BOARD • Refer to the instruction sheet packed with each box of ProSEAL Mounting Boards for specific instructions on mounting with a ProSEAL Board. • Refer to the instruction sheet packed with each box of ProSEAL Pouch Boards for specific instructions on mounting/laminating with a ProSEAL Board.
ENCAPSULATING USING A ProSEAL ® FLEXIBLE POUCH WITH A ProSEAL ® SLED 1. Refer to the instruction sheet packed with each box of ProSEAL Flexible Pouches for specific instructions on encapsulating. 2. Also, refer to the instruction sheet for information on Compatible Media, Process Conditions and Technical Information. 3. The ProSEAL Flexible Pouch consists of two pieces of film that are hinged at one end, along a short side. Separate the two pieces starting at the end opposite the hinge.
PROCESS CONTROL SHEET Process: __________________________________ Application Use: ____________________________ Top Unwind Shaft: __________________________ Bottom Unwind Shaft:________________________ Control Panel Settings Temperature Setting: ________________________ Speed Setting: _____________________________ Nip Setting: ________ _______________________ NOTE: We recommend that you make a photocopy of this page. With each successfully run application, record the process and settings.
CLEANING YOUR LAMINATOR CLEANING THE LAMINATOR CLEANING THE ROLLERS CAUTION! Disconnect the laminator from the power supply before cleaning. • The laminator may be cleaned with a lint-free cloth, lightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution. Do not use spray-on cleaners. Do not immerse any part of the laminator in water or other liquids. • Do not use an abrasive cleaner, which can damage the painted surfaces.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Solution The power LED does not come on, when the laminator is switched on. There is no power. • Check if the power cable is plugged into the mains wall outlet. • Check the fuse located on the rear side. LED - Power is flashing The voltage from the supplier is too low. • Laminator voltage 115V; the incoming voltage must be between 90-130V AC.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Decal: Out-Feed: An image that has been laminated on top (either heatactivated or pressure-sensitive) with an adhesive backing The side of the laminator from which completed images emerge Film: A synonym for laminate. The material used in the laminating and encapsulating process Pre-Coating: The process of coating a substrate with an adhesive mounting film onto which an image can be mounted. Press: Heat-Activated Films: Films with an adhesive that is activated when heat is applied.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Mechanical Dimensions (H x W x D) 43”H x 58”W x 22”D (1105 mm x 1480 mm x 570 mm) Net Weight 242 lbs. (110 kg) Shipping Weight 331 lbs. (150 kg) Roller Construction Two silicone-covered steel rollers Process Maximum Working Width 44” (1120 mm) maximum Maximum Roller Speed 4.8 fpm (1.5 mpm) Roller Line Pressure 0.9 N/mm Core Inner Diameter 3” (76.2 mm) Maximum Material Supply Capacity OD 6.
LIMITED 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.
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