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Falcon 36 Operation Manual The information in this publication is provided for reference and is believed to be accurate and complete. GBC Pro-Tech is not liable for errors in this publication or for incidental or consequential damage in connection with the furnishing or use of the information in this publication, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of fitness or merchantability for any particular use. GBC Pro-Tech reserves the right to make changes to this publication and to the
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Falcon 36 Operation Manual Procedure.........................................................................................................................3-8 PROCESS CONTROL CHART............................................................................................3-9 PROCESS CONTROL DIAGRAM .......................................................................................3-9 PROCESS CONTROL CHART 3-2 .................................................................................
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Falcon 36 Laminator Service Manual Safety and Warranty Information GBC Pro-Tech laminators are powerful machines 6HFWLRQ 6DIHW\ that are designed to mount, laminate and encapsulate. The forces required to accomplish DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE YOUR these tasks can vary from negligible to very large. FALCON 36 LAMINATOR UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THIS SECTION The spring system used to provide downward CAREFULLY! pressure on the top roll is capable of producing forces greater than 1000 pounds (454kg).
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OP OP ST ST CY CY N N E E G G R R E E 1 M M / E E 4 AUS AUS Safety and Warranty Information Falcon 36 Laminator Service Manual Push either Twist and pull up button to stop the both buttons to CAUTION laminator resume operation 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 Figure 1-
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Falcon 36 Laminator Service Manual Safety and Warranty Information WARNING WARNING Exercise care when cleaning the rolls with The operating environment must be free of 80% isopropyl alcohol: dust, flammable liquids and vapors. You can be injured by inhaling chemical vapors. • Use only in a well ventilated area. Vapor build up or stored flammable liquids can cause a fire. Excessive dust can damage • Wear rubber gloves. the laminator. • Use only on cool rolls. Cleaning heated rolls can ignite the
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Safety and Warranty Information Falcon 36 Laminator Service Manual WARNING WARNING Connect the laminator only to the type of Do not attempt to plug any device into the power source indicated on the label on the vacuum table outlet that does not require back of the laminator. You can be severely 240V. You can be severely shocked, shocked, electrocuted or cause a fire. If you electrocuted or cause a fire. are not sure of the type of power available consult the dealer or local power company. WARN
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Installation Falcon 36 Operation Manual WARNING Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate the cord where people can walk on it. You or others can be severely shocked, electrocuted or cause a fire. GBC Pro-Tech 1997 October 2-2
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Falcon 36 Operation Manual Installation Recommended clearance 10' (~3m) 4'6" (~1.1m) 2'2" 3' (~1m) (~.7m) 10' (~3m) Figure 2-1: Laminator Space Requirements GBC Pro-Tech 1997 October 2-3 73" (~1.8m) Floor Trimmer 3' x 6' (~1m x 2m) Table
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Installation Falcon 36 Operation Manual 8QSDFNLQJ ⇒ NOTE ALL SHIPMENTS ARE EX- WORKS. At our dock title passes to the buyer Please review your insurance coverage prior to shipment, as you are responsible for all subsequent freight charges and risks. Before signing the Bill of Lading they should be sure to inspect the crate and/or pallet for signs of damage or missing items; if applicable, they should make a note of this on the Bill of Lading. The Falcon 36 Laminator is shipped one of two ways. I
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Falcon 36 Operation Manual Installation CAUTION Do not use a knife or other sharp instrument during installation or while servicing the laminator. You can cause irreparable Foot Bolt damage to the rolls. 9. Remove all packing materials to a safe distance Shipping from the laminator. Pad ⇒ A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING Figure 2-3: Removing the Packing Assemblies The pallet can be reused for shipping the machine 5. Remove the screws holding the foot pads onto again, or can be disassembled and the wood
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Falcon 36 Operation Manual Installation NOTE ⇒ A word about international shipments: As these are WARNING heavy pieces of equipment, GBC Pro-Tech takes Do not attempt to move the laminator across every precaution to ensure that our laminators are anything other than a flat, level surface properly crated to the highest standards. without trained and qualified riggers. You Before machines leave our loading dock, they are can be crushed or seriously injured. pre-treated with a VCI protective film
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Installation Falcon 36 Operation Manual ❒ Is the photoelectric eye system working? With the laminator running, place an object WARNING approximately the size of your hand just in front ALWAYS CHECK THE POSITION AND of the nip to confirm that the photoelectric eye CONDITION OF THE THERMOCOUPLES system is functioning. The rolls should stop. PRIOR TO OPERATION! The thermal Move the object away from the nip. The junction of the thermocouples MUST make laminator should resume operation. contact with
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Operation Falcon 36 Operation Manual 7. POWER LIGHT – Indicates when the main 2SHUDWRU&RQWUROV power is being applied to the machine. The operator controls for the Falcon 36 Laminator 8. UPPER ROLL HEATER CONTROLLER – are located on the front and rear of the unit, to the Provides a readout of the temperature of the right of the operator position. The names and upper roll and the set-point for the desired functions of these controls are as follows: temperature. (See Figure 3-3.) )URQW &RQWURO 3D
