6. THREADING FILM
6.1. HOT FILM
1.Turn the power switch on("I" position). Power switch is located in the rear of the unit on the left side.
2.Complete the "Loading Film" steps as shown on page 4.
3.Set the temperature and speed according to the Recommended Temperature and Speed section.
4.Remove the Front Table.
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5.Pull down the upper film over the Safety Cover to the lower film; align and center the lower film to upper film (Picture 1).
6.Rewind the upper film until the film aligns with the Safety Cover.
7.Thread the film over the Upper Idle Bar and underneath the Safety Cover until the film rests on the upper roller (Picture 2).
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8.Carefully pull up the laminate from the lower roll up towards the first idle bar and then around the back side of the second Idler (Caution: lower roller may be hot).(Picture 3)
9.Tack the lower film to the upper film that is resting on the main roller (Picture 4).
10. Reinstall the Front Table and close the Safety | Picture 3 |
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11.Adjust the nip setting to 1/4'' (6mm).
12.Insert and push the leader boards on each end until boards reach the front nip point.
13.Adjust the nip setting to "Laminating" mode.
14.Push the Run button.
15.Push the leader boards between the pair of main
rollers (Picture 5). | Picture 4 |
16.Press the Run button and adjust the supply roll tension knobs by rotating clockwise or counterclockwise. Turn it until the supply roll films have some resistance (the tension varies depending on the film thickness; the thicker the film the more tension is required) (Picture 6).
17. Press Stop button when the leader board has | Picture 5 | |
completely exited the rear of the unit. | ||
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18.Use the Cross Cutter to cut the leader board from the web (see page 18).
19.Peel Trim any excess film off of the leader board edges. The leader board can be reused.
20.Set the roller nip setting to the appropriate position for the lamination or encapsulation application.
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