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F-36 PRO Laminator Operation Manual
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
© GBC Pro-Tech 1999 January
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Performing regular maintenance on the F-36 PRO
Laminator is critical to the proper operation of the
machine. A maintenance schedule and a section of pro-
cedures for disassembling and reassembling the ser-
viceable areas of the laminator are included in this
section.
Table 4-1: Maintenance Schedule
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One of the most crucial adjustments to the F-36 PRO
Laminator is positioning the thermocouples and mak-
ing sure they are clean. There are two thermocouples
that control the temperature of the main rolls. If a ther-
mocouples loses contact with its roll, the roll can over-
heat and be seriously damaged or can even start a fire.
Therefore, it is absolutely critical that both thermocou-
ples be clean and positioned properly before operating
the laminator and it should become second nature to
check their condition prior to applying power to the
laminator.
Tools required:
•
1
/
8
" hex wrench
• 80% isopropyl alcohol
• 100% lint free paper or cotton terry cloth
CAUTION
WARNING
To adjust a thermocouple:
1. Locate the thermocouple to be adjusted using the
illustration in Figure 4-3.
2. Remove the two screws securing the thermocouple
to the laminator using the
1
/
8
" hex wrench and take
the thermocouple out.
3. Inspect the thermocouple. If there is any adhesive
or dirt on the thermocouple gently clean it off with
80% isopropyl alcohol and a cotton terry cloth.
4. Grasp the aluminum base of the thermocouple on
either side of the rivets to provide support as shown
in Figure 4-1. Using your fingers, gently bend the
thermocouple where the “guitar pick” sensor meets
the aluminum base.
Daily • Clean/adjust the thermocouples
• Clean the rolls
• Inspect the electrical cord for dam-
age
• Inspect the footswitch cord for dam-
age
Monthly • Adjust the nip
• Check the chain tension
• Inspect the area around the laminator
for possible hazards (dust buildup,
combustible items stored too close,
etc.)
Every Six
Months
• Lubricate the grease fittings and
chain
• Check wire termination tightness
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.
Do not attempt to adjust the position of the
thermocouples if the rolls are hot. You can be
seriously burned.