Installation Falcon 36 Operation Manual
GBC Pro-Tech 1997 October
2-8
WARNING
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
and dirt. The rolls can overheat and cause a
fire or seriously damage the laminator.
7. Plug the laminator into an approved socket or
have a certified electrician wire the laminator
directly to a power source.
8. Verify that the photoelectric eye is working
properly. (See the procedure below.)
9. Replace both cabinet covers.
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The first time the laminator is started and every time
it is serviced you should use the following checklist
to confirm that the unit is operating properly and
that all safety mechanisms are functioning.
Startup Checklist
Start the laminator and go through the following
checklist.
❒ Are the emergency stop buttons working?
Push down on one of the emergency stop
buttons. The laminator should stop. Pull up on
the button. The laminator should resume
operation. Always check both buttons.
WARNING
Never operate the laminator unless both of
the emergency stop buttons are functioning
properly. You can be crushed or burned.
❒ Is the photoelectric eye system working?
With the laminator running, place an object
approximately the size of your hand just in front
of the nip to confirm that the photoelectric eye
system is functioning. The
roll
s should stop.
Move the object away from the nip. The
laminator should resume operation.
WARNING
Never operate the laminator unless the
photoelectric eye system is functioning
properly. You can be crushed or burned.
❒ Is the motor functioning?
Test the motor at various speeds ranging from
0-18. At 0 the
roll
s should stop turning.
Run the motor in both forward and reverse.
❒ Are the heaters working?
Verify that the top heater controller heats the
top roll and the bottom heater controller heats
the bottom roll.
❒ Is the footswitch operating?
Test the footswitch for both forward and reverse
operation. Verify that the footswitch overrides
the photoelectric eye by pressing the footswitch
and pushing an object as large as your hand into
the nip area.
Once you have completed the startup checklist you
can safely run a test sample.