Laminator Direct VALUE-LAM 4500HC - 2 Roller - Manual (Page 8)

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8. Turn the SPEED CONTROL knob far enough to allow the rollers to sufficiently pull the
poster board or cardboard into the laminator. Keep in mind that varying media and
temperatures will require different speeds.
9. Feed the poster board or cardboard between the rollers.
10. If you are loading cold, allow the poster board or cardboard to continue through
completely with the ends of both films. You may now raise the rollers to the open
position to facilitate aligning the film and remove any wrinkles.
11. If you are hot loading, stop the motor after the poster board or cardboard has
traveled one or two inches through the rollers. Move the roller pressure adjustment arm
to the “STD Lam” position and install the pins. Now apply tension to the film and run the
motor slowly. This procedure will help prevent the formation of wrinkles. After the board
has passed through the rollers and there are no wrinkles, reduce the film tension to the
minimum amount needed.
Roller Position/Pressure:
The roller position and pressure is determined by placement of pins into the red roller pressure
adjustment arm through the proper holes in the side plate. These three holes and pins are
located at the rear of the machine below the rear run off table. When the pins are installed
properly, the red roller pressure adjustment arm cannot be raised or lowered.
Open - The top hole is the “OPEN” position. When both side pins are removed, lift the red
roller pressure adjustment arm to the “OPEN” position as indicated on the cover label and insert
the pins into the top hole. The pins must be removed from both sides before attempting to
move the roller to the OPEN position.
Mount
- When both side pins are removed, the roller falls to the “MOUNT” position and the
red roller pressure adjustment arm aligns with “MOUNT” on the label. When mounting onto
3/16”, 1/4” or ½” board, the pins should be placed in the middle, “Mount” hole.
Standard Laminating
- All regular lamination should be done with the pins in the “STD
Lam” position. When both side pins are removed, press down on the pressure adjustment arm
and align with “STD Lam” on the label. The pins should now be placed in the bottom hole.