Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit 6500 du fabricant SEAL
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Image ® 6500 Laminator Kaschiermaschine • Machine laminer • Lamina Dora • Laminatore Image ® 6500 Laminator Owners Manual - English Gebrauchsanleitung • Manuel d’ Utilisation • Manual de.
2 SEAL ® IMAGE ® 6500 LAMINA TOR — T ABLE OF CONTENTS I ntr oduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 E lectrical S pecifications .
INTRODUCTION 3 Thank you for purchasing a SEAL ® I mage ® 6500 Laminator . We have designed the SEAL Image 6500 to give you y ears of r eliable ser vice. As you become familiar with your laminator , y ou will appreciate the high quality of its production and the excellence in its engineering design.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICA TIONS 4 Connect the laminator in accordance with the details given on the identification plate attached to the r ear of the laminator . Refer also to the T echnical S pecifications page for more information. Single Phase V ersion: (Part No.
WORKSP ACE REQUIREMENTS 5 • Keep the area around y our laminator clear with adequate space around it so you can feed, receiv e and trim mounted and/or laminated images. • An area 15' x 11' (4.5m x 3.4m) is the smallest area r ecommended.
ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS 6 The following environmental conditions ar e ideal for the best operation of the laminator . AMBIENT TEMPERA TURE The best temperature for the SEAL Image 6500 is between 50°F and 86°F (10°C and 30°C). Do not expose the laminator to direct sunlight as output quality may be affected.
UNP ACKING, SET -UP AND INST ALLA TION 7 O nly skilled personnel should perform installation. R ead and comply with all warnings and follow the proper installation procedur es and safety guidelines. • Refer to outside of crate for U ncrating/Recrating instructions.
UNP ACKING, SET -UP AND INST ALLA TION 8 UNP ACKING YOUR LAMINA TOR • Remo ve the transport packing and the plastic shrink- wrap the laminator is wrapped in to avoid moisture penetration. • Remo ve the accessor y kit package from the top of the laminator , which includes the necessar y tools for installation.
IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS 9 SAFETY SYMBOLS USED ON THE LAMINA TOR IMPOR T ANT! Read and make sur e you understand these safety and operating guidelines. Rotating Parts: Risk of Injury F ailure to use caution near rotating r ollers could r esult in physical injur y.
SAFETY FEA TURES 10 The SEAL Image 6500 Laminator is designed with safety and protective devices with the user ’ s safety of utmost consideration. Ho wever , following safe operating guidelines is still the responsibility of the operator .
LAMINA TOR FEA TURES 11 Features 1. Control panel system • F or independent control of pressure, temperature and read-out of speed and material usage. 2. Shim Wheels (4) • Dial-in roller height adjustment for fast and accurate roller nip set ting, which adjusts for the thickness of the material to be processed.
FRONT CONTROL P ANEL 12 1. Air P ressure G auge: I ndicates the PSI reading for the downwar d pressure of the top main roller . The standard setting for the normal operation is 35-55 PSI. 2. Air Regulator Knob: A djusts the downwar d pressure of the top roller .
BACK CONTROL P ANEL 13 1. Air P ressure G auge: I ndicates the PSI reading for the downwar d pressure of the top pull roller . The standard setting for the normal operation is 35-55 PSI. 2. Air Regulator Knob: A djusts the downward pressur e of the top pull roller .
CLUTCH CONTROL P ANEL 14 The Clutch Control P anel is located on the left-side cabinet when facing the rear of the laminator . The operator can adjust the amount of tension that is directly applied to the laminate betw een the main and pull rollers.
TOP MOTOR CONTROL P ANELS 15 F igur e 8. T op Motor Control P anel The M otor Control P anels are centrally located on the top of both side cabinets. This location provides easy access from all sides of the laminator .
16 CHECKING OPERA TION After you ar e familiar with the control panels and their functions, check all operations. Check the Main Power • P ress the Stand-B y switch up and the front and back displays on the control panels should be lit. • The center red switch on both top cabinet control panels should be illuminated.
SET -UP AND OPERA TION 17 TEMPERA TURE SETTINGS • Select the film(s) that you will use on the top (and bottom) of the images. • Check which temperature setting is recommended for y our SEAL ® B rands material (see literatur e enclosed in y our material box).
SET -UP AND OPERA TION LOADING A ROLL OF MA TERIAL • T urn the unwind brake fully towards y ou so there is no brake tension on the unwind shaft (until no gap is visible between the unwind brake and the lock collar). • S wing out the desired unwind shaft towards y ou and slide a roll of material onto the unwind shaft.
SET -UP AND OPERA TION 19 PIVOTING T ABLE USE FOR WEBBING • F irst, remove the r oll easel shaft from its brackets and set aside. • P ull out both retaining plungers of the roll easel brackets and pivot the brackets down and forward as sho wn in F igure 12.
SET -UP AND OPERA TION 20 SETTING THE UNWIND BRAKE TENSION R efer to the Featur es P age for identification. IMPOR T ANT! The brake tension greatly affects the smooth flow of the laminating film. • Adjust the unwind brake so that it applies sufficient tension to the laminate.
SET -UP AND OPERA TION 21 AUTO-RUN OPERA TION • The continuous-run operation allows the user to set the direction of the roller rotation and adjust the r oller speed by turning either of the Speed Control knobs on the tops of the cabinets.
FEEDING IMAGES 22 BASIC STEPS TO FEEDING IMAGES NO TE: For good r esults, the process requir es that the images be fed through corr ectly. • Make sure the leading edge of each image is flat all the way across or any wrinkles or creases in the image will show when laminated – perhaps even magnified.
WEBBING FILMS WITHOUT A RELEASE LINER 23 The following ar e the basic webbing procedures for w ebbing films without a release liner: • Select films slightly wider than the image to allo w for a border without film waste. A bor der of 1/8" to 1/4" (3-6mm) is adequate.
WEBBING FILMS WITH A RELEASE LINER 24 The following ar e the basic webbing procedures for w ebbing films with a release liner: • Select films slightly wider than the image to allo w for a border without film waste. A bor der of 1/8" to 1/4" (3-6mm) is adequate.
DECALING (HEA T -ACTIV A TED) 25 This process involves applying a hot film to the top and a cold backing adhesive to the bottom of the graphic. This process can be used to create self-adhe- sive images for mounting down onto v arious sub- strates.
DECALING (PRESSURE-SENSITIVE) 26 This process involves applying a cold pr essure-sensi- tive ov er-laminate to the top and a cold pressure- sensitive mounting adhesive to the bottom of a graphic. This process can be used to create self- adhesive images for mounting down onto v arious substrates.
MOUNTING 27 This process involves mounting pr eviously prepar ed decals onto a substrate. N o films or adhesives are r equired for this process. TO MOUNT DECALS ONTO A SUBSTRA TE • Place the mounting board on a flat surface.
ENCAPSULA TING 28 This process involves completely sealing an image between two films. F ollow the webbing instructions for films specific for your location.
29 PRE-COA TING BOARDS This process is used to coat substrates with a self- adhesive coating onto which images can be mounted. Preparation: IMPOR T ANT! Ensur e that the Shim Wheel settings of the rollers corr espond to the board thickness.
LOW -TEMP VINYL TRANSFER 30 This process involves transferr ing an image onto a flexible vinyl. T op roller temperature and amount of main roller downwar d pressur e is dependent on the type of toners. U se the minimum amount of pressur e r equired for successful transfer .
PROCESS CONTROL SHEET Pr ocess: ______________________________________ A pplication U se: _______________________________ T op U nwind Shaft: ______________________________ Bottom U nwind Shaft: ___________________________ Front Contr ol Panel Settings T op Roller T emp.
CLEANING/MAINT AINING YOUR LAMINA TOR 32 W ARNING! T urn the door interlock to the OFF position and then disconnect the laminator from the pow er supply before cleaning or greasing the bearings. CLEANING THE LAMINA TOR • The laminator may be cleaned with a lint-free cloth, lightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SHEET 33 Grease Bearings Chain T ension Drain W ater Safety Check Adjustment/Oil Chain** (Air Filter)*** After Servicing NO TE: Enter dates of ser vice and initials of ser vice personnel.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE 34 Problem Solution The laminator will not turn on. • Check if the po wer cable is plugged into the mains wall outlet. • Check that the S tand-By switch is ON. • U nplug the laminator and check the circuit breakers inside the left-side cabinet.
GLOSSAR Y OF TERMS 35 Decal: An image that has been laminated on top (either heat-activat- ed or pressure-sensitiv e) with an adhesive backing. Film: A synonym for laminate. The material used in the laminating and encapsulating process. Heat-Activated Films: F ilms with an adhesive that are activated when heat is applied.
SP ARE P ARTS LIST 36 PA RT DESCRIPTION P ART # Air Compressor 225020 F an T ube 615463 R oll Easel S haft Assembly 5520 S upply Shaft Assembly 5519 T able, Image Guide (F ront) 5521 T able, Print G u.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS 37 Mechanical D imensions (H x W x D) 56" x 85" x 57" (1,423mm x 2,159mm x 1,448mm) N et W eight 1,800 lbs. (818 kg) S hipping W eight 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) R oller Construction F our high-release silicone-cover ed rollers Process M ax.
LIMITED W ARRANTY SEAL Graphics warrants to the original consumer pur chaser that each new SEAL Brands Image Laminator , which prov es defective in materials or workmanship within the applicable warranty period, will be repaired or , at our option, replaced without charge.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté SEAL 6500 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du SEAL 6500 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation SEAL 6500, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le SEAL 6500 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le SEAL 6500, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du SEAL 6500.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le SEAL 6500. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei SEAL 6500 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
