GBC Catena 35 TROUBLE-SHOOTING Guide, Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action, Specifications

TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
• POWER lamp does not illuminate		Laminator not connected to		Insert attachment plug into receptacle.
when ON/OFF switch is in the ON		electrical supply.
position.
• Heat rollers do not turn.		Circuit breaker open.		Reset circuit breaker.
		Safety shield in upright position.		Lower safety shield.
		Feed tray interlock pin not in place.		Slide interlock lever all the way into the left side frame.
• Laminated items exhibit curling.		Tension between the top and bottom		Adjust tension per section FILM TENSION ADJUSTMENT.
		film roll is unequal.
		Tension on top or bottom roll of		Adjust tension per section FILM TENSION ADJUSTMENT.
		film is too loose.
		Speed setting too slow.		Slightly speed up laminator.
		Bottom film roll may be improperly		Make sure bottom roll of film is around idler bar.
		loaded.
• Adhesive deposited on heat rollers.		Top and bottom film webs not		Align film webs per section FILM ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE.
		aligned.
		Laminate improperly loaded.		Adhesive (matte) side of laminate film may be against the heat
				rollers. Load film per procedure outlined in section
				FILM LOADED & THREADING.
• Unsatisfactory adhesion of laminate.		Speed setting too fast for type of		Lower speed setting by pressing SLOW button to slower speed
		material being laminated.
		Insufficient heat.		READY LED lamp must be illuminated.
		Laminate improperly loaded.		Adhesive side of film must be facing away from the heat rollers.
				Bottom roll of film not threaded behind the idle bar.
		Heat rollers require cleaning.		Clean heat rollers per procedure in section
				CARING FOR THE GBC CATENA SERIES LAMINATOR.
		Laminated item unsuitable for		Item may be dirty or may have non-porous surface that is
		adhesion.		extremely difficult to laminate.
	SPECIFICATIONS
	Model	Catena 35	Catena 65		Catena 105
	Operating Speed:	1.5 fpm (45.6 cm)	1.5 fpm (45.6 cm)		1.5 fpm (45.6 cm)
		to 5 fpm (1.6 m)	to 5 fpm (1.6 m)		to 5 fpm (1.6 m)
	Dimensions:				Without Stand	With Stand
	Width:	24" (62 cm)	35" (84 cm)		51" (125 cm)
	Height:	12" (31 cm)	12" (31 cm)		17" (41 cm)	48" (115 cm)
	Depth:	21" (53 cm)	21" (53 cm)		21" (53 cm)
	Weight:	55 lb. (25 kg.)	84 lb. (38 kg.)		154 lb. (70 kg.)
	Electrical Requirements:
	Voltage:	120V ~ 60 Hz	120V ~ 60 Hz		230V ~ 60 Hz
	Current:	9 Amps	9 Amps		10.5 Amps
	Power:	1080 W	1400 W		2310 W
	U.S. Receptacle	NEMA 5-15R	NEMA 5-15R		NEMA 6-15R
	Requirement

SERVICE AGREEMENT

GBC’s Equipment Maintenance Agreement will insure the quality performance and long life built into your laminator.

A service charge for travel time, labor and parts may be incurred for each out of warranty service call. GBC’s Equipment Maintenance Agreement decreases these expenses and protects your valuable investment. GBC offers several types of agreements to suit your needs and budget. To contact GBC write to:

GBC NATIONAL SERVICE	IN CANADA:	GBC NATIONAL SERVICE
ONE GBC PLAZA		49 RAILSIDE ROAD
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062 U.S.A.		DON MILLS, ONTARIO
1.847.272.3700		M3A 1B3
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