Banner American Products PLH4100 important safety instructions Laminator, Operating Procedures

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Instructions

MODEL PLH4100 & PLH4150

Before operating please read all

instructions.

LAMINATOR

The QuikFinish 4-Roller laminator has HOT, COLD, and FOIL laminating settings. The PLH4100 is designed for documents up to 10 inches wide. The PLH4150 is designed for documents up to 15 inches wide. This unit also includes a 1.5 hour AUTO-SHUTOFF function.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Your safety as well as the safety of others is important to Banner American Products, Inc. In this manual and on the product are important safety instructions. PLEASE READ ALL SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING.

CAUTIONS

Before using your laminator, be sure to observe the following precautions:

1. Do not touch or place anything on hot

		surfaces. Wait for unit to cool before moving
		or cleaning.
KEEP	2.	To prevent electric shock do not
		immerse in or operate near water or
DRY
		other liquids.
	3.	The use of other attachments is not
STANDARD		recommended by the manufacturer in
		conjunction with the product. Use of other
		attachments may cause injury.
LAMINATOR	4.	This product is not intended for any
ONLY		other use other than lamination.

POUCHES 5. For best results it is recommended that only Banner American Products’ laminating pouches be used.

6. Always unplug the unit when not in use to prevent accidents. The electrical outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible.

7. Do not operate with a damaged power supply cord.

NO

HANDS8. Keep loose clothing, fingers, hair, jewelry and other foreign objects away from laminating slot.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

Be sure that the machine is placed on a flat surface. Plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet. To use your laminator follow these directions:

To Cold laminate:

1.Push the switch to COLD position. The RED LIGHT will illuminate, and the unit is ready to cold laminate.

2.Prepare the item to COLD laminate according to instructions for cold laminate pouch.

3.Feed document to be COLD laminated into front of the unit. It will be pulled into the laminator. Banner American suggests using the pouch carrier.

To Hot Laminate:

1.Push the slide switch to LAMINATE position. The temperature control knob will be available for adjustment, you can select suitable temperature by turning knob to laminate different pouch sizes. After approximately 3-5 minutes, the unit is warmed up and the GREEN READY light will illuminate and the unit is ready to laminate. Note: If you slide the switch from FOIL to LAMINATE position, make sure to wait and laminate after 15 minutes.

2.Take one pouch and peel apart the pouch. Insert the document into the laminating pouch.

3.Insert the pouch (closed end first) into the laminator until the rollers catch the pouch and start to feed automatically.

4.Remove the pouch from rear of the laminator after it has completely exited the laminator.

To Hot Foil Laminate:

1.Push the slide switch to the FOIL position. After approximately 5 minutes, the GREEN READY light will illuminate, and the unit is ready to foil.

2.Lay out the foil paper on the document according to foil instructions. Insert the foiled item against the fold inside the carrier. (A paper carrier must be used for foiling).

3.Insert the carrier (closed end first) into the laminator unit until the rollers catch the carrier and start to feed automatically.

4.Remove the carrier from the rear of the laminator after it has completely exited the laminator. Leave the document inside the carrier for several seconds to cool before removing it.

To Turn the Laminator Off:

1.Push the switch to OFF position when you are finished laminating or foiling your documents.

Note: The left temperature control knob is only available for the LAMINATE position.

AUTO-SHUTOFF TIME:

This unit will automatically shut-off after approximately 1.5 hours. To re-start the laminator, slide the switch to OFF position for at least 5 seconds, then slide the switch to COLD, LAMINATE or FOIL position. The unit will start to work again.

CARE AND CLEANING

Always unplug the laminator from electrical outlet before cleaning. Clean the outside of the laminator with a damp cloth only. Do not use solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinner. Do not immerse in water.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or qualified service agent in order to avoid a hazard to your health.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Power	AC	115 V/60Hz (U.S.A.)
Dimensions	AC	220-240 V/50Hz (Europe)
	17 3/4” x 7 3/4” x 4 1/2” (PLH4100)
	22” x 7 3/4” x 4 1/2” (PLH4150)
Maximum Thickness	1/12” (2mm)
Film Thickness	4 mil up to 18 mil
Auto stop time	1.5 +/- 10% HOURS
Temperature range	95	- 125 C(203 - 257 F)

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT USAGE:

1.Temperature adjustment is only available in the HOT lamination mode. It is not available in COLD or FOIL mode.

2.Once the green laminate LED illuminates in the HOT lamination mode, it will not distinguish even if you adjust the temperature adjustment to a different temperature setting unless you switch to the OFF position.

3.To change the laminating temperature, adjust the temperature knob to desired temperature. Once you have selected desired temperature, please wait for 2-3 minutes before laminating.

4.Not all pouches can be used at the same temperature for different thickness pouches. Please note that these settings are SUGGESTIONS ONLY. You may need to test your pouches under different temperatures to reach satisfactory results.

oC	oF	POUCHES	THICKNESS (Single Layers)
95-100	203-212	3 mil	(75 micron)
100-105	212-221	5 mil	(125 micron)

Important Warranty Information:

A dated proof of purchase is required for warranty service, NO EXCEPTIONS

BANNER AMERICAN PRODUCTS

Temecula, CA 92590

(951)296-9780

http://www.banam.com