Owner`s Operation Manual
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1. NOTE If you blot the roller while still turning be sure not to allow any loose ends of the cloth to wrap around the roller Should this occur immediately switch off the power and carefully pull to remove the cloth The final step is to use a clean cloth and rubbing alcohol to wipe down the roller to get any last lacquer that may be remaining SERVICE amp REPLACEMENT PARTS Service and maintenance must be performed fully in accotdance with the instructions Servicing by any unauthorized technician voids the warranty Service Technician must use replacement parts as specified by SEAL Graphics TECHNICAL SERVICE For technical assistance please contact SEAL Technical Service Department See rear covet When calling for technical service please have the Coater serial number available located on the identification plate on the bottom of main housing lt gt SEAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 65 in x 11 5 8 in x 6 in Each SEAL Sign Coater has a Serial Number 1 65 M x 29 5 cm x 15 25 cm Label This label indicates the model type the electrical requirements coater serial number important for reference if any servicing is required The Serial Number Label is located on 25 75 Ibs 165 kg bottom of the coating unit 80 Ibs 176 kg Coa 0 020 in 0 5 mm 115 VACHA 60Hz 230VAC 1A 50Hz 63155 115 63156 230 ROLLER ASSEMBLY MOTOR AS2. coated side up and lay flat on a drying table TIP using an oversized soft substrate to lay the print on and tacking the edges down can eliminate uneven coating of the edges NOTE The coating should be dry to the touch in 15 to 30 minutes but may not be fully cured for up to an additional 24 hours CLEANING THE COATER GENERAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Do not use spray on cleaners Do not immerse any part of the coater in water or other liquids Do not use an abrasive cleaner which can damage painted surfaces Do not allow water or other liquids to enter the electrical circuits this may cause personal injury and or damage to the equipment when power 15 applied NOTE Leave machine on during the cleaning process After you are finished laminating prints for the day simply place the drain tube back into the original bottle of liquid coating and open the drain valve Next close the drain valve and fill the tray reservoir with water we recommend filling an empty one gallon jug with normal tap water to facilitate this process Let the water work to neutralize the cleaner for approx 10 minutes before draining You can now switch off the power and blot the transfer roller with a dry clean cloth The tray may be removed to facilitate this process and the tray may be rinsed in a utility sink if available CAUTION sure to transfer the drain tube from the coating bottle to the water bottle before draining cleaner
3. consent of SEAL Graphics 10 WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by SEAL Graphics SEAL Graphics assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document Nor does it make expressed or implied warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose SEAL Graphics shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the furnishing performance or use of this document and the program material which it describes Trademarks Credits SEAL 15 a registered trademark of SEAL Graphics Copyright SEAL Graphics 2005 SEAL Sign Coater Model 1371 SEAL Technical Service For technical assistance amp service Tel 1 800 486 6502 Fax 1 800 966 4554 SEAL Customer Service For information and placing orders Tel 1 800 257 7325 Fax 1 800 966 4554 SEAL Technical Service Europe and Asia Pacific For technical assistance amp service For UK Tel 31 572 345 500 Fax 31 572 345 501 Por NL Tel 31 572 345 500 Fax 31 572 345 501 SEAL Customer Service Europe and Asia Pacific For
4. lt gt SEAL Owner s Operation Manual 1 SEAL Sien Coater Model 1371 gt SEAL INTRODUCTION SEAL SIGN COATER Thank you for purchasing the SEAL Sign Coater Model 1371 As you become familiar with the coater you will appreciate its high quality of workmanship and excellence in its engineering design By following the guidelines for proper care and use of the SEAL Sign Coater you can depend on maximizing your return on investment The purpose of this manual is to describe installation operation and maintenance of your SEAL Sign Coater to enhance signs displays and other flexible graphics with professional results Please read and fully understand the entire manual before using your coater Figure 1 SEAL Sign Coater Model 1371 STATEMENT OF INTENDED USE The SEAL Sign Coater is ETL approved to UL standards and CE approved to European standards The unit has been designed to be used with SEAL Sign Coater Liquid made by SEAL Graphics When used with this product you are able to laminate a variety of flexible substrates from 5 to 14 mil thickness We highly recommend using only SEAL Liquid Clear Coat and Cleaner made by SEAL Graphics for maximum performance from your new coatet The SEAL Sign Coater uses a two step process to coat the graphics and clean the system without having to manually scrub the Meyer Bar Roller This includes the coater liquid and water STEP 1 SEAL Sign Coater
5. the tray NOTE The lacquer will evaporate over time Have plenty of lacquer available at all times Allow sufficient time a few minutes before starting operations to ensure the Meyer Bar Roller gets evenly coated with lacquer There will be a visible white film over the entire width of the Roller when coated Once the Meyer Bar Roller is thoroughly coated apply the stripper assemblies You may begin operations DANGER Do not operate the coater with the roller cover open PROCESSING IMAGES It is important to batch your jobs and run them one after the other 1 Place the image face down and feed it into the nip roller assembly with a smooth and consistent approach at a right angle with the rollers TIP if possible leave a 1 in border around the image to be coated to prevent a build up of lacquer on the edge of the image 2 image is fed beneath the nip rollers lacquer is applied from the Meyer Bar Roller to the face of the image NOTE The image may not propel itself through the coater on its own You may need to assist the print through the coater by pulling on the image as it exits the coater 3 As the image exits the rollers grab the top edge on each side and pull up over the coater in a smooth and even motion being careful not to drip coating on the coater itself Larger images may require someone on the exit side of the coater pulling up and away from the coater 4 Turn the image over
6. water based lacquer only Use of solvent based or other manufacturer s lacquers may damage the machine and void the machines warranty WARNING Whenever using any equipment always follow manufacturers instructions to ensure safe operation Become familiar with all operational controls and ensure that all pre start settings have been established Comply with all safety warning signs labels and instructions Ensure that prior to clean up eye protection clean towels rubber gloves and ventilation devices such as fans available where appropriate Whenever filling or emptying the lacquer tray eye protection should be worn Ensure that an approved eyewash station is adjacent to the coater Avoid contact with uncured lacquer In case of skin contact use soap and water to clean the skin DANGER Do not use solvents to remove lacquer from the skin Solvents can cause lacquer to penetrate the skin CAUTION Prior to handling any chemical product read the product label for safe handling information Also review MSDS sheets prior to chemical use to gain a complete understanding of health safety and environmental information Observe manufacturers recommendations when handling chemicals To obtain MSDS Sheets for any SEAL products contact SEAL Technical Services at 800 486 6502 USA or 31 572 345 500 Europe SAFETY COVERS The two end safety covers blue protect the user from the mechanism used to p
7. Liquid STEP 2 Neutralizer water WARNING This coater 15 designed for single sided laminating Use for other than these purposes may cause damage to the coater or physical harm to the user WARNING Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this unit without prior written approval will void the user s warranty and will transfer health and safety obligations to the user LIABILITY STATEMENT Details provided in this manual are based on the most current information available However these details may be subject to change at any time SEAL Graphics retains the right to make changes to the construction or design of our products without accepting any responsibility for modifying earlier versions previously delivered CAUTION Pay attention to all passages marked this way This information is vital to preventing user injury and or damage to the unit Failure to follow this information could void the user s warranties and transfer all safety obligations to the user WORKSPACE amp INSTALLATION WORKSPACE Place the unit in a well lit dust free area with plenty of room for laying out wet prints The coater must be level Make sure to place the coater in an area with adequate ventilation Do not place the unit near open flames Depending on size of the images being coated drying racks may be appropriate there are after market racks available Two examples are Dick Blick Art Materials www dickblick com and Satur
8. SEMBLY MEYER BAR ROLLER WIRE 5 7000110 ROLL 2 5 TW 7 pr 7000102 FRONT BAR EXTRUSION 89 7000122 RAIL EXTRUDED HOSE ASSEMBLY 7000179 1 W BALL VALVE amp CLAMP PLATE ASSEMBLY 10 7000205 1 LEFT SIDE 7000208 E ASSEMBLY RIGHT 14 A405100 10 32 NUT 1 1 4 20 KEPS NUT 16 7000210 2 BLACK ZINC 17 7000139 SHELF STAND 1 LEG WELDMENT 18 7000191 1 RIGHT HAND SIDE LEG WELDMENT 19 7000192 1 LEFT HAND SIDE LEG WELDMENT 7000193 1 STAND FRONT CASTER TWIN WHEEL SWIVEL 1 4 20 X 2 5 BHC 7000196 22 7000198 BLACK ZINC SCREW THREAD 23 7000209 18 FRMNG 10 32X3 4 7000175 MOTOR DUAL VOLTAGE 1 PLATE MOUNTING 7000121 GEAR 18T SPUR A410101 10 LOCK WASHER 89 28 7000242 LATCH 1 LEFT SIDE GEAR ASSEMBLY TEM a 33 7000105 ARM ADJUSTMENT 2 BEARING BALL 3 8 ID 34 7000203 X 7 8 OD BUSHING FLANGED 0 250 ID RING EXTERNAL 7000158 RETAINING RING EXTERNAL 7000149 RETAINING 7000104 STOP ADJUSTING ARM 6 3055094 ne 1 0 ID X 2 0 SWITCH VOLTAGE 40 UE CONNECTOR POWER 41 7000183 fray FUSE HOLDER 88700509 1 FUSE PN 7000164 7000161 1 4 20 X 5 8 PHMS 4 7000111 GEAR 24T 2 7000112 GEAR 50T 7000155 SCREW 4 X 3 8 8 BUMPER RECESSED 48 7000108 us ADJUSTMENT 2 1 4 SAE FLAT reus SAE 7000162 GROUND SCREW END COVER RHS 51 7000129 1 NOT SHOWN END COVER LHS 52 7000126B 1 NO
9. T SHOWN A410103 1 4 LOCK WASHER 35 7000107 3 37 38 42 43 44 RIGHT SIDE GEAR ASSEMBLY Tc CARLY os lt 8 8 LIMITED WARRANTY SEAL Graphics warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new SEAL Sign Coater made by SEAL which proves defective in materials or workmanship within the applicable warranty period will be repaired or at our option replaced without charge Effective November 1st 2002 the applicable warranty period for New Equipment shall be one year parts from date of purchase This warranty extends to and is enforceable only by the original consumer purchaser and only for the period during the applicable term which the product remains in the possession of the original consumer purchaser Original consumer purchaser means the person who first purchased the product covered by this warranty other than for purpose of resale This warranty does not apply if it is found that at any time the equipment has not been used for its intended purpose For more information regarding this warranty please contact your distributor WARNING Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this unit without the prior written approval of SEAL will void the user s warranty and will transfer health and safety obligations to the user All rights are reserved No part of the document may be photocopied reproduced or translated without the prior written
10. he Nip Rollers The gap can be adjusted from a maximum of 06 clockwise until tight to a minimum of 04 by turning both knobs counterclockwise 3 4 of a turn The chart below reflects typical settings The setting position of 1 is a 06 gap fully tightened Settings 2 4 are alternate adjustment positions set by turning the knobs counterclockwise up to a 74 revolution from the tightened position NOTE Any additional rotation of the knobs counterclockwise beyond 4 of a turn has no affect MEDIA SETTING Banner Vinyl 80z Banner Vinyl 120z 3 Banner Vinyl 160z Banner Vinyl 200z Cast PSV Calandared PSV Canvas 250 gram Canvas 310 gram 2 Wet Strength Paper The settings are suggested only Final setting may be different according to materials used and manufacturing tolerances Seal suggests logging a reference table according to materials you used Nip Gap Adjustment Knob see figure 2 OPERATION MATERIALS NEEDED Prior to operation make certain the following materials are available e Face shield or safety glasses e Absorbent towels clean lint free and disposable e Rubber gloves PRE START CHECKS Plug the coater into a standard outlet see page 7 for model voltage requirements and turn the coater ON to start the rollers turning Remove stripper assemblies and fill the lacquer tray being sure not to exceed the lines labeled Do Not Fill Above located inside
11. information and placing orders Tel 31 572 345 500 Fax 31 572 345 501 Note SEAL Graphics recommends that a licensed electrician in accordance with electrical codes in your area install your main power Seal Graphics Seal Graphics Canada Seal Graphics U K Ltd Seal Graphics Europe BV Seal Graphics Pacific Americas Corporation 1601 Matheson Blvd E 1 Watkins Close Kanaaldijk O Z 3 Limited 7091 Troy Hill Drive Unit 4 Burnt Mills Industrial Estate Box 29 Unit A 13 Floor Block 1 Elkridge MD 21075 Mississauga Ontario Basildon Essex 5513 1TL 8100 AA Raalte Leader Industrial Centre Tel 410 379 5400 Canada LAW 1H9 United Kingdom The Netherlands Tsuen Wan Fax 410 579 8960 Tel 905 212 9232 Tel 44 1268 722 400 Tel 31 572 345 500 New Territories Hong Kong Fax 905 212 9313 Fax 44 1268 725 864 Fax 31 572 345 501 Tel 852 2407 3738 gt SEAL www sealeraphics com 2005 SEAL Graphics SEAL and Image are registered trademarks of SEAL Graphics Part OMSSC E Rev C 05 05 Fax 852 2408 0973
12. n Rack Company www saturnrack com Space should be available so that there is sufficient feed in out area as well as space in which to place tables for drying and trimming UNPACKING The SEAL Sign Coater is shipped in two containers The largest container holds the coating unit a bag of hardware and this manual The smaller container holds the stand assembly assembly instructions the casters and a bag of hardwate It is recommended that you assemble the stand first SETTING UP Assemble the stand Place the SEAL Sign Coater the matching holes in the leg support brackets Fasten the coater to the brackets using screws and washers provided Fasten the storage shelf to the stand ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Follow power installation set up Instructions below before connecting the supply power Check voltage selector switch position before connecting the supply power The voltage selector switch is located above the power inlet Use a straight blade screwdriver to slide voltage selector switch all the way right or left to match the supply power The correct supply voltage should be visible Failure to have the voltage selector switch in the correct position could result in poor performance or unit damage CAUTION We recommend that the coater be connected to an electrical circuit with a Ground Fault Interrupter circuit breaker gt SEAL SAFETY The SEAL Sign Coater is designed to use
13. ower the roller assembly Only qualified maintenance or safety personnel should remove the covers maintenance upkeep or repair DANGER FOR ANY SERVICING ALWAYS UNPLUG THE UNIT BEFORE REMOVING SAFETY COVERS SAFETY SYMBOLS ROTATING PARTS RISK OF INJURY WARNING Hazardous moving parts Keep fingers and other body parts away ELECTRICAL PARTS DANGER OF BEING INJURED BY ELECTRICITY DANGER DO ATTEMPT Access TO this area because of the risk of injury by high voltage Only authorized maintenance OR service technicians SHOULD ATTEMPT repair OF this AREA PREVENTIVE MEASURES Be careful not to feed objects such as staples paper clips and rough or abrasive materials into the nip opening Keep objects such as tools rulers pens markers or knives clear of the nip opening DO NOT leave these items on the table to avoid accidentally feeding them into the machine FEATURES 5 11 back side ance lt FEATURES I INVZ 6 um Storage Shelf s C d Power On Off Switch 5 Nip Roller Adjustment Knob both ends m mr i m Figure 2 SEAL Sign Coater Features 11 control panel side SEAL CONTROLS AND OPERATION POWER ON OFF The function of the Power On Off switch is to enable the coater for operations NIP ROLLER ADJUSTMENT KNOBS The two Nip Roller Adjustment Knobs control the gap between the Meyer Bar Roller and t
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