MOUNTING WITH HEAT ACTIVATED BOARDS
Using a Heat Activated Mounting Board
Refer to the instruction sheet packed with each box of Mounting Boards for specific information on mounting with a heat acti- vated Boards. All boards can not be thicker than 1/4” inch and must use low tempera- ture adhesive.
Also, refer to the instruction sheet for information on Compatible Media, Process Conditions and technical information.
Place the image to be mounted on the ad-
Cover your print with the "cover sheet" as marked (included with each box of Mounting Boards or use a sheet of
If you are overlaminating with roll film while using Phoenix mount boards, do not use any cover sheets but insure the laminating film is equal to or wider than your mount boards.
Set the Roller Gap Control knob to the cor- rect setting that matches the Mounting Board thickness.
Insert the board into the inlet opening. En- sure the board will enter centered and straight. A gentle push may be required to start the board into the laminator.
Hold the edges of the board until it is en- gaged in the unit and the laminator begins pulling it on its own.
The board will feed through the lamina- tor and automatically exit at the rear of the unit.
CAUTION! The board will be hot! Al- low it to lie flat while cooling.
CAUTION! USE ONLY WITH HEAT ACTI- VATED MOUNTING BOARDS 1/4" (6mm)
THICK OR LESS.
DO NOT USE PLYWOOD, METAL, CARDBOARD, SHARP OR HARD BOARD WITH RAGGED EDGES OR ANY TYPE OF PLASTIC.
MAKE SURE THAT ALL MEDIA FED INTO THE LAMINATOR IS FREE OF STAPLES, PAPER CLIPS, OR OTHER HARD OBJECTS.
Foam board may be cut or trimmed using
asharp hobby knife such as an
We recommend a professional grade trimmer with a standard utility knife blade be used for professional and fast results.
NOTE:
Ragged cuts or pulling of the foam board indicates a dull blade.