SEAL 80Pro Bedienungsanleitung

English Français Deutsch Español Italiano 80Pro Mounter, Laminator and Encapsulator User Manual UM112EN, Rev.1.0 Nov.2003

10 User Manual 80Pro 1.3.3 On the machine On the machine (See Figure 1) you will find the following warning symbols in black on a yellow background.

Description 11 English 2 DESCRIPTION This chapter describes the machine and its operating basics. 2.1 General description The machine described i

12 User Manual 80Pro 2.2 Parts identification 2.2.1 Machine parts Figure 2: Main parts identification. 1 Foot switch 2 Emergency trip wire 3 Cab

Description 13 English 2.2.2 Laminating foiles Figure 3 shows the cross section of the layers in the decal process. In this process the largest num

14 User Manual 80Pro 2.3 Process principle In all processes the materials are fed through the nip from the front side to be joined together by press

Specifications 15 English 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 Identification The machine identification label (example in Figure 5) is located at the bottom of t

16 User Manual 80Pro 3.3 Material specifications Maximum width Metric American Process up to 50°C (122 °F) 2005 mm 80 in. Process up to 125°C

Installation 17 English 4 INSTALLATION WARNING: INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY SKILLED PERSONNEL. Note: Make sure that the machine, in its fi

18 User Manual 80Pro 5. Remove the four securing bolts (1). 6. Turn down the four leveling feet (2) to lift the machine. 7. Remove the wooden bloc

Installation 19 English 4.2 Installation 1. Move the machine (and the accessories) to its final location. Note: Allow ample working space. See Fig

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20 User Manual 80Pro 4.3 Transport The machine can be transported on a smooth surface on its castors. CAUTION: Turn the leveling feet up completely

Operating 21 English 5 OPERATING This chapter describes the function of the controls and indicators, the operating modes, how to set up and operate

22 User Manual 80Pro Safety indicator (3), LED; The LED lights up when the beam of the optical safety device at the input side of the nip is not inte

Operating 23 English 5.1.2 Heater control The two heater controls above the control panel are equal. The upper heater control regulates the tempera

24 User Manual 80Pro 5.1.3 Additional controls Figure 12: Additional controls Emergency stops (1), Stop buttons (1a), push and hold button; When pr

Operating 25 English Foot switch (3), snap switch; Press and hold the switch to start the rotation of the rolls. Insert the forefoot completely to d

26 User Manual 80Pro Pull roller locking knob (8); Snap-lock (right-hand side, seen from the rear of the machine) to lock the top pull roller into po

Operating 27 English In-feed table (13) Figure 15: In-feed table controls The in-feed table can swing up around pivot point (P) till it is upside do

28 User Manual 80Pro 5.1.4 Error indications When an error is detected, one or more LED‟s are flashing and any rotation will stop. Power indicator f

Operating 29 English 5.2 Operating modes The machine is working either in normal mode or in slow mode. In the normal mode the rollers can rotate in

Introduction 3 English INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing your Seal 80Pro. Maximum effort has been invested in the design of this machine to give

30 User Manual 80Pro 5.2.3 Slow mode Slow mode is selected and de-selected by pressing the slow mode button for 1 second. Selection is indicated by

Operating 31 English 5.3 Placing film rolls 5.3.1 Auto-grip shafts All shafts are the same. Their function is determined by their position in the

32 User Manual 80Pro 5.3.3 Loading shaft with film rolls The film roll is put on the shaft depending on the type of film and the use in the upper or

Operating 33 English 5.3.4 Presetting the tension To enable the film to unwind without wrinkles a momentum (brake or tension) can be set to the rol

34 User Manual 80Pro 5.4 Webbing For most processes the machine must be webbed before images on thin film or on panels can be processed. The machine

Operating 35 English 3. Pull the film forward until approximately 10 cm (4 in.) is on the in-feed table. If the film has a release liner:  Peel o

36 User Manual 80Pro 5.4.2 Upper and lower section A leader panel is provided to help webbing the machine. Figure 20: Upper and lower section webbed

Operating 37 English 5. Unwind the film from the lower unwind roll at the rear side of the machine and pull it up till it reaches the upper materia

38 User Manual 80Pro 5.4.3 Roll to roll When webbing for an image roll to roll process, the lower front unwind/wind-up shaft is used as a supply (un

Operating 39 English 5.4.4 Pull rollers The pull rollers are generally used in the encapsulation process (hot processing double sided lamination) t

4 User Manual 80Pro THIS MANUAL This manual is intended for the user of the 80Pro. Read this manual carefully before starting the machine. This manua

40 User Manual 80Pro 5.5 Processes 5.5.1 Mounting images or decals In this process the machine is not webbed with film.  When mounting images ont

Operating 41 English 7. Apply the image to the board (3). 8. Insert the edge with the image adhered to into the nip. 9. Lay the loose end of the

42 User Manual 80Pro At the end, use a leader board again to finish. This prevents the adhesive from touching the bottom roller. 6. Butt up the lead

Operating 43 English 5.5.6 Encapsulation Encapsulation is the term for sealing an image with heat sensitive laminates on both sides. Note: The hea

44 User Manual 80Pro 6 MAINTENANCE 6.1 Cleaning The machine has to be cleaned regularly. Dirt and dust will have a negative influence on the resul

Maintenance 45 English 6.2 Preventive maintenance Our machines are designed in such way that they need little (preventive) maintenance in addition

46 User Manual 80Pro Pressure too low. Figure 28: Wrinkles due to low pressure.  Increase the roller pressure a little (5-10%). Unwind tension too

Maintenance 47 English Too much heat in the final result. Figure 31: Wrinkles due to too much heat. The result is still too hot after the pull rolle

48 User Manual 80Pro 7 GLOSSARY Carrier board or sled A board with a non-stick surface that is used when laminating one side of an image only. Decal

Table of contents 5 English TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Warranty and Safety instructions 7 1.1 Warranty 7 1.1.1 Warranty conditions 7 1.1.2 Warranty

6 User Manual 80Pro 5 Operating 21 5.1 Process controls 21 5.1.1 Control panel 21 5.1.2 Heater control 23 5.1.3 Additional controls 24 5.1.

Warranty and Safety instructions 7 English 1 WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 Warranty The warranty period and conditions stated in this chapt

8 User Manual 80Pro 1.2 Safety This machine is provided with safety equipment to promote safe machine operation. The manufacturer has done everythin

Warranty and Safety instructions 9 English 1.2.2 Safety instructions Work safely! The owner of the machine is responsible for safe operation of the