Falcon 36 Operation Manual

Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Performing regular maintenance on the Falcon 36 Laminator is critical to the proper operation of the machine. A maintenance schedule and a section of procedures for disassembling and reassembling the serviceable areas of the laminator are included in this section.

Table 6-1: Maintenance Schedule

Daily

∙

Clean/adjust the thermocouples

 

∙

Clean the rolls

 

∙ Inspect the electrical cord for

 

 

damage

 

∙ Inspect the footswitch cord for

 

 

damage

 

 

 

Monthly

∙

Adjust the nip

 

∙ Check the chain tension

 

∙ Inspect the area around the

 

 

laminator for possible hazards (dust

 

 

buildup, combustible items stored

 

 

too close, etc.)

 

 

 

Every

∙

Lubricate the grease fittings and
Six

 

chain
Months∙ Check wire termination tightness

 

 

 

 

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One of the most crucial adjustments to the Falcon 36 Laminator is positioning the thermocouples and making sure they are clean. There are two thermocouples that control the temperature of the main rolls. If a thermocouples loses contact with its roll, the roll can overheat and be seriously damaged or can even start a fire. Therefore, it is absolutely critical that both thermocouples be clean and positioned properly before operating the laminator and it should become second nature to check their condition prior to applying power to the laminator.

Tools required:

∙1/8" hex wrench

∙80% isopropyl alcohol∙100% cotton terry cloth

CAUTION

ALWAYS CHECK THE POSITION AND CONDITION OF THE THERMOCOUPLES PRIOR TO OPERATION! The thermal junction of the thermocouples MUST make contact with the laminating rolls to maintain proper roll operating temperatures. The thermocouples must also be free of adhesive and dirt. The rolls can overheat and cause a fire or seriously damage the laminator.

WARNING

Do not attempt to adjust the position of the thermocouples if the rolls are hot. You can be seriously burned.

To adjust a thermocouple:1.Locate the thermocouple to be adjusted using the illustration in Figure 4-3.

2.Remove the two screws securing the thermocouple to the laminator using the 1/8" hex wrench and take the thermocouple out.

3.Inspect the thermocouple. If there is any adhesive or dirt on the thermocouple gently clean it off with 80% isopropyl alcohol and a cotton terry cloth.

© GBC Pro-Tech 1997 October

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