GBC 44DT - Manual (Page 3)

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Operating Instructions
44DT
1. Safety
Warnings ................................................................. 1-1
General .................................................................... 1-1
Electrical .................................................................. 1-2
2. Warranty
Limited 90-Day Warranty ........................................... 1
3. Specifications
FCC Note ................................................................ 3-2
4. Installation
Prior to Installation ................................................. 4-1
Installation .............................................................. 4-1
5. Feature Guide
Top Film Supply Shaft ............................................ 5-1
Release Liner Take-up .......................................... 5-1
Idler Bar .................................................................. 5-1
Heat Pressure Rollers ............................................ 5-1
Nip Point ................................................................ 5-1
Safety Shield .......................................................... 5-1
Feed Table .............................................................. 5-2
Table Interlock Latch ......................................... 5-2
Bottom Film Supply Shaft ................................ 5-2
Film Web ................................................................ 5-2
Core Adaptors .................................................. 5-2
Roller Pressure Handle ......................................... 5-2
Film and Take-up Tension Adjustment Knobs ... 5-3
Control Panel ..................................................... 5-3
Display .......................................................... 5-3
Functions ....................................................... 5-3
Pull Rollers ......................................................... 5-4
Circuit Breaker ................................................... 5-4
6. Operation
General Operation .................................................. 6-1
Standby Mode ........................................................ 6-2
Loading Film ........................................................... 6-2
Removing and Installing the Safety Shield ........ 6-3
Removing and Installing the Feed Table ........... 6-4
Loading Film Onto the Supply Shafts ................ 6-4
Thermal and AccuShield™ Films Configuration 6-6
Configuration for PSA Films .............................. 6-7
Loading Film with a Threading Card ................. 6-8
Webbing Thermal Films ................................. 6-8
Webbing AccuShield Films ........................... 6-9
Webbing PSA Films ...................................... 6-10
Tacking New Film to Existing Film .................... 6-12
Decaling in Two Passes With PSA Film ................ 6-13
Tips For Threading Pressure Sensitive Adhesive
(PSA) Film .........................................................
6-14
Mounting ............................................................... 6-14
Pre-Treating Boards .......................................... 6-14
Mounting Only .................................................. 6-14
Film Alignment and Tension .................................. 6-15
Film Alignment .................................................. 6-15
Film Tension ...................................................... 6-15
Testing the Web ............................................ 6-15
Clearing a Film Jam (Wrap-up) ............................. 6-16
Lamination Guide ................................................. 6-16
7. Operator Maintenance
Caring for the 44DT Laminator ............................... 7-1
Cleaning The Rollers ........................................... 7-1
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 7-2
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