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GBC Pro-Tech laminators require minimal mainte-			Tools required:
			•	Adhesive coated board
nance. However, regular maintenance is essential to
keep any piece of precision machinery at peak perfor-			• 80% isopropyl alcohol (or dishwashing detergent)
mance. A maintenance schedule and a section of proce-			•	Rubber cement eraser
dures are included in this section.
			• Several 100% lint free paper or cotton terry cloths
Table 4-1: Maintenance Schedule
			•	Protective rubber gloves
	•	Clean the rolls	To remove heat activated adhesive from laminator
	• Inspect the electrical cord for dam-
Daily			rolls:
		age
	• Inspect the footswitch cord for dam-
		age				WARNING
	•	Adjust the nip
				Exercise extreme caution while cleaning the
	• Check the chain tension
				laminator. You can be caught in the turning rolls
Monthly	•	Inspect the area around the laminator
				and crushed or burned.
		for possible hazards (dust buildup,
		combustible items stored too close,	While the laminator is still at normal operating temper-
		etc.)
			ature (200-250 ºF), put on the rubber gloves and, using
Every Six	• Lubricate the grease fittings and		a rubber cement eraser, remove any heat activated
		chain	adhesive from the rolls. Use “footswitch mode” and
Months
	•	Check wire termination tightness	slow speed to rotate the rolls in reverse.
						CAUTION
				If silicone adhesive contacts the upper or lower
				roll, remove it IMMEDIATELY using a rubber
				cement eraser. It can harden within an hour and
					ruin the roll.
						CAUTION
				Do NOT pick or pull heat activated adhesive off
				the rolls when they are cold. You can cause
				irreparable damage to the laminating rolls.
						WARNING
				Do not use compressed air to clean the machine.
				Blowing debris can be forced into places where it
				will later ignite or short electric circuits.

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