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POLARIS II LAMINATOR
OPERATOR MANUAL
Part Number: 930-115 REV: - REV Date: 7-27-04
© 2004 GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Do not duplicate without written permission.
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The information in this publication is provided for reference and is believed to be accurate and complete. General Binding Corporation 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. General Binding Corporation reserves the right to make changes to this publication and to t
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Operations Manual Polaris II Table of contents 1.0 Safety 1.1 Explanation of symbols 1-1 1.2 General rules of safety 1-1 1.3 Labels 1-3 Figure 1.3.1 Safety label placement 1-5 2.0 Warranty 2.0 Warranty 2.1 3.0 Specifications 3.1 Film and sheet size 3-1 3.2 Functions 3-1 3.3 Weight 3-1 3.4 Dimensions 3-1 3.5 Electrical requirements 3-1 3.6 Recomended work space 3-1 Figure 3.4.1 Dimensions 3-2 4.0 Installation 4.1 Pre-installation 4-1 4.2
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Polaris II Operations Manual 6.0 Applications 6.1 Film loading and threading 6-1 Figure 6.1.1 Suction Cup Control 6-1 Figure 6.1.2 Suction Cups and Paper Stack 6-1 Figure 6.1.3 Film Leader 6-2 6.2 Helpful hints 6-3 6.3 Important points to remember 6-3 Quick Set up 6-5 Application Guide 6-6 7.0 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7.1 Cabinets and cover 7-1 7.2 Clean the rollers 7-1 7.3 Misc Maintenance 7-2 7.4 Troubleshooting 7-2 Figure 7.3.1 Troubleshooting guide 7-3 Page II © 2004 Genera
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Operations Manual Polaris II 1.0 Safety ELECTRICAL HAZARD: [This symbol is used prior to a step. The information following this symbol is to prevent an electrical shock condition that may be CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate your Polaris caused by an operators action or machine function.] Laminator until you completely read and understand this Operations Manual. 1.2 General rules of safety Your safety, as well as the safety of others, is important to General Binding Corporation. This section co
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Polaris II Operations Manual WARNING: Never use this machine for any other CAUTION: When moving the laminator, avoid quick purpose than its intended design and function. stops, excessive force and uneven floor surfaces. CAUTION: Do not make any modifications to this laminator. Unauthorized changes will void your INFORMATION: Always disconnect the power warranty and may cause extensive repairs or create plug from the receptacle to which it is connected and poor output quality. keep the power supp
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Operations Manual Polaris II 1.3 Labels This label is located on the rear panel in the center of the laminator just below the film supply shaft between the pull Safety warning labels are placed at various locations on rollers and decurling bar. the laminator. Do not remove any of these labels. They are placed for your safety as well as the safety of those - The safety label below means that you should always working around you. replace a fuse with the same size and type of fuse. This will reduce
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Polaris II Operations Manual – The safety label below means that you could be seriously injured if you come in contact with the moving chain and sprockets of the drive system. This label is located near all drive sprockets on the machine. Sharp knife – The safety label below means that you could cut yourself if you are not careful. This label is located on the rear panel in the center of the laminator just above the Electrical hazard safety label and below the rear slitter. Refer to Figure 1.3.1
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Operations Manual Polaris II Figure 1.3.1 Safety label placement (1) Between pull rollers and decurling bar (2) One on each side of the laminator (1) Center rear panel below film unwind. Located near Fuse Holder Near all sprockets (2) One on each side of the laminator © 2004 General Binding Corporation Page 1-5
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Operations Manual PolarisII 2.0 Warranty GBC warrants to the original purchaser for a period of ninety days after installation that this laminator is free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service. GBC’s obligation under this limited warranty is limited to replacement or repair, at GBC’s option, of any part found defective by GBC without charge for material or labor. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. WARRANTIES OF MERCHAN
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Operations Manual Polaris II 3.4 Dimensions (W x H x D) 3.0 Specifications Refer to Figures 3.4.1 Dimensions. This section provides specific information regarding the Machine – 50.5 in. x 54 in. x 85 in. laminator. Any specification not provided must be – (128.25 cm. x 137 cm. x 216 cm) requested from GBC. – 105” long with delivery table 3.5 Electrical requirements 3.1 Film and sheet size Film – Single side films (ie., GBC LAYFLAT, GBC HI-TAC) INFORMATION: Refer to the serial plate located Cor
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Polaris II Operations Manual Figure 3.4.1 Dimensions 54 inches 105 inches 50.5 inches Page 3-2 © 2004 General Binding Corporation
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Operations Manual Polaris II 4.0 Installation CAUTION: Too high or too low of an operating GBC Films Group is committed to a program of ongoing position can lead to serious bodily injury and/ or product improvement. As a result, we are providing these cause poor output quality. instructions so you can insure that your new Polaris Laminator is properly and securely unpacked, moved, and installed. 1. All support feet should be positioned completely on the supporting surface. Before the Polaris La
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Polaris II Operations Manual 4.2 Setting up your laminator Figure 4.2.1 Paper Guide PA PER G U ID E After placing your Polaris laminator, the catch table must be installed. 1. To assist in the installation of the catch table, a set of tools has been provided. The tools are sent with the machine and can be found wrapped up on the front feed table. 2. Locate rear feed table and inspect for any damages that may have been caused during shipping. Locate Four bolts, two C-clamps, two flat mounting p
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Operations Manual Polaris II (3) TABLE SIDE GUIDE: The side guides are 5.0 Operation adjustable to ensure accurate feeding. The Polaris is left justified All settings should be set from left to right. See Figure 5.1.2. This section covers the components of the laminator, the control panel, feed table, supply shaft, knife assembly film CAUTION: The feed guide should be set outside alignment and tension knobs. the width of the film. The film should be completely inside the sheet being fed. 5.1
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Polaris II Operations Manual (7) CATCH TABLE: The catch table is located at the (9) AIR GAUGE & REGULATOR AND VACUUM rear of the machine and collects finished sheets. See GAUGE: The air pressure gauge and regulator indicate Figure 5.1.3. and control the amount of air being blown into the feeder stack. The vacuum gauge indicates how much suction is applied Figure 5.1.3 Catch Table to the suction assembly. See Figure 5.1.5. Figure 5.1.5 Air and Vacuum Gauges AIR REG U LA T O R AIR G A U G E CA TC
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Operations Manual Polaris II (11) HEAT ROLLER SAFETY SHIELD: Reduces (14) FILM TENSION IDLER ROLLER: Located entanglement, entrapment and inadvertent contact with to the rear and next to the Teflon Heated Roller, it directs the heat rollers. See Figure 5.1.7. the film around to the Teflon Roller and has a brake to apply film tension to eliminate film wrinkles. See Figure 5.1.8. INFORMATION: The Heat Roller Safety Shield is (15) DECURLING BAR: The decurling bar is located designed to cover the h
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Polaris II Operations Manual (18) PAPER GUIDE PIN: The paper guide pin allows by the yellow hazard stickers and should be used to stop the operator to raise the finish product up to the knife the machine in the event of an emergency. The emergency separator for a smooth feed into the knife separator. See stop removes power from the machine. Figure 5.1.9. (23) NIP POINT: The point at which two rollers come into contact. The nip point of the heat rollers is the place Figure 5.1.9 Paper Pin at whi
