Falcon 36 Laminator Service Manual

Safety and Warranty Information

WARNING

Exercise care when cleaning the rolls with80% isopropyl alcohol:∙Use only in a well ventilated area.∙Wear rubber gloves.∙Use only on cool rolls.Cleaning heated rolls can ignite the fumes.

CAUTION

Use only 80% isopropyl alcohol or a rubber cement eraser to clean the laminating rolls.

Harsh chemicals like toluene, acetone or MEK destroy the silicone covering of the rolls.

CAUTION

Raise the upper main roll when thelaminator is not in operation. Prolongedcontact can damage the rolls.

CAUTION

Excess pressure can damage the laminating

rolls. Always select the minimum roll pressure necessary to complete the task.

CAUTION

If silicone adhesive contacts the upper or lower roll, remove it IMMEDIATELY using 80 % isopropyl alcohol. It can harden within an hour and ruin the roll.

WARNING

The operating environment must be free of dust, flammable liquids and vapors. You can be injured by inhaling chemical vapors. Vapor build up or stored flammable liquids can cause a fire. Excessive dust can damage the laminator.

CAUTION

Do not use a knife or other sharp instrument

during installation or while servicing the laminator. You can cause irreparable damage to the rolls.

WARNING

Do not attempt to move the laminator across

anything other than a flat, level surface without trained and qualified riggers. You can be crushed or seriously injured.

The Falcon 36 Laminator is a large and heavy piece of equipment. It is necessary to employ LICENSED RIGGERS ONLY to move the machine. The laminator is not designed to be tipped up or sideways in any way. Such action disturbs the exact alignment of the rolling parts of the machine and requires extensive realignment. GBC Pro-Tech’s warranty does not cover malfunction of the equipment due to mishandling and/or tipping.

GBC Pro-Tech bears no responsibility for personal injury or damage due to moving the laminator improperly.

© GBC Pro-Tech 1997 October

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