SEAL 6500 owner manual Setting the Unwind Brake Tension, Cooling System

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S E T- U P A N D O P E R AT I O N

SETTING THE UNWIND BRAKE TENSION

Refer to the Features Page for identification.

IMPORTANT! The brake tension greatly affects the smooth flow of the laminating film.

•Adjust the unwind brake so that it applies sufficient tension to the laminate.

•Turning the unwind brake in a counter-clockwise direction increases the braking tension applied on the laminate.

•Turning the unwind brake in a clockwise direction decreas-

es the braking tension.

Figure 16. Unwind Brake

•The best setting for the unwind brake tension is deter- mined by the materials you are using and is learned through experience.

COOLING SYSTEM

•The SEAL Image 6500 has a dual-position cooling tube, which can be placed above or below the center chill idlers to cool heat-activated materials.

•While the majority of the time the cooling fan tube will be used in the position below the chill idlers, it can be used in the position above the chill idlers to assist with cooling down the top main roller. Pivot the airflow holes towards the top main roller.

Figure 17. Inserting Cooling Tube

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To remove the cooling tube from the bottom location:

•Grasp the cooling tube with fingers or you can use your fingers in the airflow holes to lift the closed end of the cooling tube out of the bracket.

•Lift upwards at an angle, pulling the opposite open tube end out of the cabinet opening.

•Lower the open end at an angle until you can clear the upper bracket with the opposite end.

•Pull the tube up through the center of the chill idlers.

To insert the cooling tube in the top location:

•Insert the open tube end at an angle into the cabinet opening.

•Lower the closed tube end to place it in the bracket.

•Reverse the above procedures to change from the top location to the bottom location.

•The cooling tube can also be rotated to direct the airflow as needed.

•The majority of processes do not require the use of the cooling tube, but for extensive running time, it is recom- mended to use the cooling tube to cool off the chill idlers quicker.

•Pivot the cooling tube airflow holes towards the front idler, which receives the most heat from the heated main roller.

•Always web the film over the first idler to cool the back- side of the print first, thus preventing marks on the hot front side of the print, which could affect the finished appearance.

•When using mounting adhesive on the back of images it is best to run the film over both idlers. Running the film under the second idler may cause the backing to separate from the release liner.

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Contents Image 6500 Laminator Page Statement of Intended USE T R O D U C T I O NConnecting Your Laminator E C T R I C a L S P E C I F I C AT I O N SMedia R K S PA C E R E Q U I R E M E N T SAmbient Temperature Power SupplyRelative Humidity Water and MoistureAccessories Included PA C K I N G , S E T- U P a N D I N S TA L L AT I O NUnpacking Your Laminator Leveling Your LaminatorServicing and Replacement Parts Rotating Parts Risk of InjuryHot Surface Risk of Injury on Contact Electrical Parts Danger of being injured by electricityF E T Y F E AT U R E S Door InterlockFeatures M I N AT O R F E AT U R E SO N T C O N T R O L PA N E L Front Control PanelC K C O N T R O L PA N E L Back Control PanelU T C H C O N T R O L PA N E L AIR Pressure GaugeAIR Regulator Knob Speed Adjustment Knob Reverse Roller Direction SwitchMotor Stop Switch Forward Roller Direction SwitchCheck the Main Power Check the Motor and Foot SwitchesCheck the Emergency Stop Buttons Check the Heater ControlsTemperature Settings HOW to SET the Shim WheelsShim Wheel Settings T- U P a N D O P E R AT I O NUnwind shaft cord adjustment Loading a Roll of MaterialPivoting Table USE for Webbing Pivoting Roll Easel Bracket DownSetting the Unwind Brake Tension Cooling SystemTo remove the cooling tube from the bottom location To insert the cooling tube in the top locationRotation of the Rollers will Stop When Foot Switch OperationAUTO-RUN Operation Using the Print Guide Table Using the Roll Easel AttachmentBasic Steps to Feeding Images E D I N G I M a G E SYou are now ready to feed images B B I N G F I L M S W I T H O U T a R E L E a S E L I N E RYOU are NOW Ready to Feed Images B B I N G F I L M S W I T H a R E L E a S E L I N E RWebbing Settings FilmsMedia Ink Jet, Electrostatic, and Photographic Webbing for Decaling Pressure-sensitive filmsTo Mount Decals Onto a Substrate U N T I N GC a P S U L AT I N G FrontPreparation E C O AT I N G B O a R D SMedia Electrostatic Webbing for Vinyl TransferFront Control Panel Settings Back Control Panel SettingsMotor Control Panel Settings Webbing SettingsCleaning the Laminator Cleaning the RollersGreasing the Bearings E a N I N G / M a I N TA I N I N G Y O U R L a M I N AT O RR I O D I C M a I N T E N a N C E S H E E T Chain Tension Drain Water Adjustment/Oil Chain Air FilterGrease Bearings Problem Solution Technical ServiceLED PA R E PA R T S L I S T Mechanical ProcessElectrical Order CodesM I T E D W a R R a N T Y
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