Demco PHOENIX ML44 User's Manual
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1. DEMCO PHOENIX 44 Laminator Pouch Roll Laminator Operators Manual Model ML44 REV C TABLE OF CONTENTS e OVERVIEW 3 e SAFETY INFORMATION 4 e SET UP AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 5 e STAND ASSEMBLY OPTIONAL 6 e ROLLER KIT INSTALLATION OPTIONAL 7 e ROLLER GAP CONTROL KNOB REAR PANEL 8 e OPERATIONAL CONTROL PANEL 9 e MOUNTING USING A HEAT ACTIVATED MOUNTING BOARD 10 e MOUNTING AND LAMINATING USING A POUCH BOARD 11 e ENCAPSULATING USING A FLEXIBLE POUCH 12 e USING ROLL FILMS IN A PHOENIX 13 e CLEANING YOUR PHOENIX LAMINATOR 14 e TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 15 e TECHNICAL SERVICE REPAIR CENTERS 16 e MOUNTING AND LAMINATING TERMS 17 e TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 18 e WIRING DIAGRAM 19 e PARTS LIST 20 e LIMITED WARRANTY 23 PHOENIX SUPPLIES 24 PHOENIX 44 LAMINATOR Owner s Manual Overview Thank you for purchasing a PHOENIX laminator We have designed the PHOENIX Laminator to give you years of reliable service As you become familiar with the PHOENIX laminator you will appreciate the high quality of its production and the excellence in its engineering design By following the guidelines for proper care and use of the PHOENIX laminator you can depend on many years of trouble free profitability from your investment The purpose of this manual is to outline materials and processes This manual will show you how to use PHOENIX supplies with your laminator to create signs displays and flexible graph2. Wide Format Pouch Film Supplies PHOENIX Film Pouches Film pouches for roll up and flexible graphics including items such as blueprints menus maps banners and other flexible graphics Low temperature adhesive safe ar for use with inkjet media A Sled is included with each box of 18 x24 25 x37 and 36 x48 film pouches Smooth Matte finish has a write able surface and the matte laminate has a textured surface 25 pouches box Size Gloss Gloss Matte Gloss White 9 x11 5 50 601248 12 x 18 50 601247 E 18 5 x24 5 606590 6085 3 606860 25 x37 606660 60857 606970 36 x 48 606780 6085 9 607080 PHOENIX Roll Films Cold Mounting Adhesives double sided adhesive Choose from indoor lo tack adhesive good for most inkjet prints or outdoor adhesives designed for heavier papers and hard to stick boards such as Gator or Sintra pvc Both self wound with a single silicon re lease liner Rolls on 3 cores Lo tack 25 and 51 rolls are 150 long Type 25 x200 38 x200 41 x200 5 x200 WHEL Lo Tack 5119 MES25150 199 MES38200 3229 MES41200 299 MES51 150 e d Gloss Thermal Over Laminate Roll Films High quality over laminate films with low temperature adhesive i e 185 200 degrees F operating temperatures depend on running speed Films are high grade optically clear polyester with UV absorbers for maximum protection against fading Thic
3. Parts Identification 11 17 25 PHOENIX LAMINATOR PARTS IDENTIFICATION 1 Roller 2 Silicon Roller 3 Drive Motor 4 Mother Board 5 Front Table 6 Roller up down Clamp 7 Speed Controller 8 Chain 9 SSR 10 Left Arm 11 Right Arm 12 Heating Tube 13 Stand for Heating Tube 14 Cover 15 Press Spring 16 Terminal Block 17 Overheating Protection 18 Supporting Roll for Film 19 End Caps Big 20 Knob 21 Localizer 22 Left Frame 23 Right Frame 24 Heat Shield 25 Contactor Breaker 26 Plank The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new PHOENIX Laminator which proves defective in materials or workmanship within the applicable warranty period will be repaired at our option or replaced without charge The Applicable Warranty period for the New PHOENIX Laminators shall be one year on parts and three months on labor and rollers from date of purchase After three months and for up to one year after the date of purchase the manufacturer will complete Warranty repair labor at no charge provided the labor is completed at one of our Authorized Locations It is the responsibility of the original consumer purchaser to return the PHOENIX laminator to our Authorized Locations For a list of Authorized Repair Locations please contact your Dealer All Warranty Repairs must be approved in advance by Technical Service If returning the PHOENIX for approved Warranty repairs it is the co
4. at the Rabbit or Turtle speed Turn the Heat is on set at the Pouch setting and wait for the LED light is Yellow indicating the roll temperature is ready to use Note If your laminate appears cloudy or your print is not fully adhered to the board adjust the speed to the Turtle setting and reprocess your pouch board 7 Slowly insert the sled with the Flexible Pouch on top into the inlet opening 8 Ensure that the sled is centered and straight A gentle push may be required to start the sled into the laminator 9 Hold the edge of the sled until it is en gaged and the laminator begins pulling it on its own 10 The sled should feed through the lami nator and automatically exit at the rear of the laminator CAUTION The Sled will be hot Allow it to lie flat and cool before removing the tape If there is any dirt or adhesive on the sur face of the board it can be removed by dampening a lint free cloth with Isopropyl Alcohol IPA and wiping the surface CAUTION Always use care when using Isopropyl Alcohol IPA IPA is very flamma ble The flash point of IPA is 11 51 8 The self ignition temperature is 400 752 PHOENIX 44 LAMINATOR LAMINATING WITH ROLL FILM Refer to the instruction sheet packed with each box for specific information on the roll film you are using We recommend using low temperature adhesives on either a 3 or 5 mil construction The Phoenix is designed for roll films t
5. contact your distributor The information contained in this document is Subject to change without notice The Manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in the Owner s Manual 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 The Manufacturer shall not be liable for inci dental or consequential damages in connec tion with or arising out of the furnishing per formance or use of this document and the program material which it describes PHOENIX 44 LAMINATOR Phoenix Pouch Mounting Supplies We have the widest range of pouch boards to use on any pouch mounter laminator The pouch boards listed on this page are our standard pouch boards We can also make pouch boards from a variety of boards We can also customize the adhesive to be com patible with the most medias Whatever your customer s need the chances are great that you can meet their needs with your pouch mounter laminator When you have that special request give us a call and we ll make those jobs fast and easy PHOENIX Pouch Boards available in 3 16 thick white or al black foam board Choose from our low temperature adhesive boards or with one of our over laminate films attached including Gloss Matte non reflective finish with a slight texture which is scuff resistant or Canvas M
6. outlet Open the Roller Gap Control to its fully open position and remove your work PHOENIX 44 LAMINATOR 9 MOUNTING WITH HEAT ACTIVATED BOARDS Using a Heat Activated Mounting Board Refer to the instruction sheet packed with each box of Mounting Boards for specific information on mounting with a heat acti vated Boards All boards can not be thicker than 1 4 inch and must use low tempera ture adhesive Also refer to the instruction sheet for information on Compatible Media Process Conditions and technical information Place the image to be mounted on the ad hesive coated side of the mounting board dull side of the board Cover your print with the cover sheet as marked included with each box of Mounting Boards or use a sheet of non stick silicon paper If the release paper is longer fold over the narrow end to make a pocket for the board to be inserted into Place your board with your print on it into the fold of the cover sheet If you are overlaminating with roll film while using Phoenix mount boards do not use any cover sheets but insure the laminating film is equal to or wider than your mount boards Set the Roller Gap Control knob to the cor rect setting that matches the Mounting Board thickness Insert the board into the inlet opening En sure the board will enter centered and straight A gentle push may be required to start the board into the laminator Hold the edges of the board unt
7. press the Rabbit for the faster speed approximately 1 foot per minute or the Turtle approximately 6 inches per minute for the slower speed All standard pouches and pouch boards with inkjet paper up to 11 mils thick should work on the faster speed For thicker materials use the slow Turtle speed The LED light which is on is the current speed of the PHOENIX Figure 3 Location of Control Panel Heat Control The Heat of the rollers is controlled in the EAT section of the Control Panel When you tuN the PHOENIX on the heat will be off and the Pallers cold The LED Light above the On OfN switch will be the color red 1 To turrNthe heat on press the On Off pad once NIhe LED above the On Off the PHOENN will automatically be set to the Pouch he amp setting and the Pouch LED will be lit Me LED above the On Off switch will be Green indicating the roller is heating Wh wp that light be comes yellow the PHONNIX is ready to process your pouch board 2 To adjust the heat of the rollers press the Pouch button when using pouch boards mounting boards or flexi ble pouches The Pouch heat setting is the higher setting and has a roll face temperature of 1509 Celsius The Roll temperature is a lower 90 Celsius 1959 Fahrenheit for use with standard inkjet laminating films In case of Emergency Turn off the main power switch or unplug the machine from the power
8. tensioner 2 Dispensing bar Support brackets 1 Idler bar with 4mm allen screw IMPORTANT Unplug you laminat Remove the side panels Lower the rollers to the closed or zero position center cover of the Control Knob and unsrewing the philips screw in the middle of the Control Knob Figure 1 and side panels gently and angle from the back as the control panel will be attached to the circuit board on the side frame Figure 2 Remove the upper panel Install roll holder brackets with the illips screws Mount the roll holder in the bracket Replace the side panels and Control Knob Instructions for running cold films on Page 13 PHOENIX 44 LAMINATOR 7 ROLLER GAP CONTROL KNOB The Control Knob see figure 1A is located on the right hand side of the laminator and should be operated from this side The control knob is used to adjust the height of the rollers The Nip Settings are 1 4 6mm 3 16 5mm 1 8 3mm and 1 16 1 5mm correspond to Pouch Board thickness There is also a closed position 0 Omm for film and paperboard applications Select the setting that indicates the thickness of the material you are using To Operate the Nip Control Knob 1 Grasp it with your right hand and push in approximately 1 4 6mm Figure 1A 2 Once the knob has disengaged from the stop it may be rotated forward or backward clockwise or counterclockwise as Caution Set the Nip Co
9. 9F 7529F PHOENIX 44 LAMINATOR Refer to the instruction sheet packed with each box for specific information on encap sulating Flexible Film Pouches In addition refer to the instruction sheet for information on Compatible Media Process Conditions and technical information The Flexible Pouch consists of two pieces of film that are hinged at one end along a short side Separate the two pieces starting at the end opposite the hinge Take care not to break the hinged seal 1 Insert the article to be laminated in the pouch so there is at least a 1 8 3 5mm board around each of the sides This ensures that moisture never reaches the image 2 Place the pouch with the image on the sled included with the Flexible Pouches or Purchase Sleds separately Note The Sled is a non stick board used to assist in the handling of large Flexible Pouches It is made of materials that will not damage or cause excessive wear to your PHOENIX Laminator 3 Smooth out any wrinkles with the side of your hand or a soft flexible squeegee 4 Tape the leading edge of the pouch to the sled using masking tape ENCAPSULATING WITH FLEXIBLE FILM POUCHES 5 Adjust the Control Knob to the 3 16 5mm setting for the Sled included with your Dealers Flexible Pouches Or set the thickness to the thickness of the non stick sled material you are using 6 Ensure that the PHOENIX rollers are turned on and set either
10. HOENIX 44 LAMINATOR CLEANING YOUR PHOENIX LAMINATOR Cleaning the Outside of the Laminator CAUTION Disconnect the laminator from the power supply before cleaning The laminator may be cleaned with a lint free cloth lightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution Do not use a spray on cleaner Do not immerse any part of the laminator in water or other liquid Do not use an abrasive cleaner which can damage the painted surfaces Do not allow water or liquids to enter the electrical circuits which may cause personal injury and or damage the equipment when power is applied Cleaning the Rollers The laminating rollers of your PHOENIX should be periodically cleaned of adhesive build up that might occur during normal operation IMPORTANT Clean the laminating rollers to prevent adhesive build up and to ensure quality output Adhesive build up may eventually dam age the rollers When laminating a small amount of adhesive will squeeze out between the laminate films and onto the top and bottom rollers This residue accumulates through normal use and can be easily cleaned off the rollers Use a Cleaning Board for regular cleaning A new sheet of 3 16 foam board may be used to clean the rollers Simply run the new board through the machine to remove any built up adhesive 1 Turn on the unit Once the machine has reached process temperature set the Control Knob to 3 16 5mm 2 Slowly inser
11. Roller Height The space between the rollers Sled A 3 16 5mm non stick board used to place flexible pouches to aide the laminating process PHOENIX 44 LAMINATOR PHOENIX SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Height Width Length Roll Dimension Net Weight Shipping weight Operating Standards Minimum Speed Maximum Speed Minimum temperature Maximum temperature Roll Core size Maximum Roll size Roller Gap Nip Settings Stand Height Electrics U S Version U S Plug Configuration International Item Number 15 25 17 56 4 145 pounds 200 pounds 6 minute 12 minute 195 Fahrenheit 300 Fahrenheit 3 Inside Dimension ID 6 Diameter 0 Closed Rolls touch 1 16 1 8 3 16 1 4 30 110V 60Hz 17A AC Plug 3 Wire NEMA 5 20 Male 220V 50Hz 11A ML44 PHOENIX 44 LAMINATOR AC110V Text L GE Sn BE sms d p OT EE XB Te heating tube 9 Temp switch 150 degree closed normally 8 speed setting plate 7 control panel 6 heating tube 115V 2000W JR YN80 25 110V speed rate 1 500 RT heat sensitized resistance PT1000 OE Phoenix wiri ng dia gram JSR solid state relay 280V 50A Size Number Revision 2 XB junction 2p 20A A4 Ademco T Date 21 Mar 2008 Sheet of IQ Aswitch DZ47 32 25A File C Documents and Settings yg Vg Drawn By DDB 820071212 1 2 3 4 RM R PHOENIX Laminator
12. each temperature Service and maintenance must be performed or you do not get the results you desire fully in accordance with the instructions please contact your Technical Service Servicing by any unauthorized technician Representative When calling for Technical voids the warranty A service technician Service please have the Laminator Serial must use replacement parts specified by Number available Technical Service Please contact your distributor or sales NOTE Service Technicians must perform person for replacement parts safety checks after completing any service or repairs to the laminator Your laminator is covered by a one year Warranty as described in this manual PHOENIX AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTERS North East Mid West Stover Graphics Film Source International 7A Railroad Avenue Ext 13878 Parks Steed drive Beacon Falls CT 06403 Earth City MO 63045 203 729 2846 314 739 4400 Mid Atlantic West Coast Film Source International Film Source International 6601 S Laburum Avenue 1487 North Main Street Richmond VA 23231 Orange CA 92867 804 226 0400 800 831 8947 South Smooth Finish 2385 Black Rock Drive Duluth GA 770 235 9374 PHOENIX 44 LAMINATOR MOUNTING amp LAMINATING TERMS Cleaning Board Board used to capture any adhesive that may be clinging to the rollers Cold Mode Heat is off Cover Sheet Release paper to be placed on the surface of mounting boards Roller Gap Control Knob Adjust
13. eed is too fast The Roller pressure is too low Check the Power cord Turn the breaker to the on Reset the circuit breaker Change the setting on the Roller gap control to the next thicker setting Contact Technical Service for instructions how to tighten set screw Contact Technical Service for instructions on how to adjust temperature If using the Rabbit speed try the Turtle speed Other wise contact Technical Ser vice for instructions on how to adjust speed Adjust the setting on the Roller Gap Control to the next narrower setting The quality of the lamination shows bubbles or ripples There are wrinkles in either the flexible pouch or pouch board The Roller temperature is too high The Speed is too slow There is too much pressure There is too much pressure The seal of the leading edge is not smooth Contact Technical Service for instructions on how to adjust temperature If using the Turtle speed try the rabbit speed Other wise contact Technical Ser vice for instructions on how to adjust speed Adjust the setting on the Roller Gap Control to the next thicker setting Adjust the setting on the Roller Gap Control to the next thicker setting Re tape the entire leading edge smoothly PHOENIX 44 LAMINATOR SPARE PARTS TECHNICAL SERVICE Technical Service Servicing and replacement parts If the machine does not r
14. fore cleaning SAFETY INFORMATION 6 Do not immerse any part of the laminator in water or other liquids 7 The laminator s location or position should not interfere with its proper ventilation Do not install or place in a built in enclosure such as a bookcase 8 Do not operate the laminator with a damaged cord or plug or after the laminator has been dropped or damaged in any manner If purchased in U S Canada return the laminator to your ADEMCO reseller for examination repair or adjustment 8 Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a counter bench or touch hot surfaces 9 Always unplug the laminator when it is not in use for a long period 10 This unit should only be connected to a power supply outlet of the voltage amperage and frequency marked on the rear panel The laminator has a grounded plug three prongs To reduce the risk of electrical shock this plug is intended to fit only a grounded outlet of the proper amperage and in only one way If the plug does not fit in the outlet contact a qualified electrician WARNING Do not modify the plug in any way 4 PHOENIX 44 LAMINATOR SET UP AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The PHOENIX 44 is a professional laminator designed for ease of use The process speed and temperature have been preset to eliminate operator guesswork The factory setting will facilitate good quality results using the Flexible Pouches and Pouch Boards using low temperat
15. ics with professional results The manual includes instructions of various laminating procedures which are meant to give you comprehensive information needed for the efficient use of your laminator Please read and fully understand the entire manual before proceeding to use your laminator MOUNTING AND LAMINATING USE Your Phoenix Laminator has been designed to be used with pouch boards thermal laminat ing films and flexible pouches When using pouch boards and film pouches you are able to laminate and encapsulate prints in one step You may also use roll film products and the PHOENIX has been tested and laminates well with polyester based films with low tem perature adhesives I e adhesive which work below 200 degrees For other materials you will have to test those films to determine the best settings and applicability of those prod ucts WARNING This laminator is designed for mounting and laminating Any use other than the intended may cause damage to the laminator or physical harm to the user WARNING Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this unit without our prior written approval will void the user s warranty and will transfer health and safety obligations to the user LIABILITY STATEMENT The details given in this manual are based on the most recent information available to us They may be subject to change in the future We retain the right to make changes to the construction or the design of
16. ift and peel back the film Care should be taken not to break the sealed hinge Center the image to be laminated on the board and lay the film back over it Set the Control Knob to the correct setting that matches the Pouch Board thickness Ensure that the PHOENIX rollers are turned on and set either at the Rabbit or Turtle speed With the Heat is on set at the Pouch setting and the LED light is Yellow indicating the roll temperature is ready to use Note If your laminate appears cloudy or your print is not fully adhered to the board adjust the speed to the Turtle setting and reprocess your pouch board sene Slowly insert the Pouch Board into the inlet opening Ensure that the Pouch Board will enter centered and straight A gentle push may be required to start the board into the laminator Hold the edges of the Pouch Board until it is engaged and the laminator begins pulling it on its own The Pouch Board will feed through the laminator and automatically exit at the rear of the unit CAUTION The board will be hot Allow it to lie flat while cooling If there is any dirt or adhesive on the sur face of the board it can be removed by dampening a lint free cloth with Isopropyl Alcohol IPA and wiping the surface CAUTION Always use care when using Isopropyl Alcohol IPA IPA is very flammable The flash point of IPA is 11 C 51 89F The self ignition temperature is 400
17. il it is en gaged in the unit and the laminator begins pulling it on its own The board will feed through the lamina tor and automatically exit at the rear of the unit CAUTION The board will be hot Al low it to lie flat while cooling CAUTION USE ONLY WITH HEAT ACTI VATED MOUNTING BOARDS 1 4 6mm THICK OR LESS DO NOT USE PLYWOOD METAL CARDBOARD SHARP OR HARD BOARD WITH RAGGED EDGES OR ANY TYPE OF PLASTIC MAKE SURE THAT ALL MEDIA FED INTO THE LAMINATOR IS FREE OF STAPLES PAPER CLIPS OR OTHER HARD OBJECTS Foam board may be cut or trimmed using a sharp hobby knife such as an X ACTO Knife Lightly score the paper first Sev eral passes of the knife may be required We recommend a professional grade trimmer with a standard utility knife blade be used for professional and fast results NOTE Ragged cuts or pulling of the foam board indicates a dull blade PHOENIX 44 LAMINATOR LAMINATING WITH POUCH BOARDS Refer to the instruction sheet packed with each box of Pouch Boards for specific information on mounting laminating with a Pouch Boards In addition refer to the instruction sheet for information on Compatible Media Process Conditions and technical information Carefully examine the board to determine which edge is sealed There is a 1 8 3mm sealed edge where the laminate film is at tached to the board Starting at one of the corners opposite the sealed edge gently l
18. kness 25 x200 38 x200 51 x200 61 x200 3 mil 5 45 1G25203 62 1G38203 87 1G51203 95 IG61203 5 mil 5 69 1G25205 98 1G38205 120 1G51205 5157 IG61205 10 mil 189 1025254 248 1G38254 5349 IG51254 Inkjet Thermal Over Laminate Roll Films Laminating film featuring Inkjet Adhesive Technology Approved by Xerox and Canon for use on color prints with Fuser oils and glossy papers Finish 25 x200 38 x200 41 x200 51 x 200 Satin 165 FGL25205 228 FGL38205 248 FGL41205 299 FGL51205 Matte 165 FGM25205 5228 FGM38205 3248 FGM41205 299 FGM51205 Velvet 185 FGV25207 254 FGV38207 274 FGV41207 5340 FGV51207 Gloss 179 FGG25201 218 FGG38201 230 FGG41201 7290 FGG51201 PHOENIX 44 LAMINATOR
19. n original packaging Failure to return machines properly packed in original packaging will impose a fifteen percent restocking fee plus costs to repair shipping damage Contact Technical Service for Return Authorization see rear cover Setting up your Laminator The PHOENIX laminator should be installed next to a power main outlet We do not recommend using an extension cord but if needed make sure the cord rating meets or exceeds the machine rating The plug and the outlet must be easily accessible Please ensure that you plug your laminator into a grounded three prong outlet Please ensure that the total load of the other items using the same circuit breaker do not exceed its breaking value The US versions of the PHOENIX machines are provided with a fixed power cable and NEMA 5 20 plug Use 120Vac 20A grounded outlet only 4 110V 20 amp outlet Using your PHOENIX 44 Plug the power cable into the grounded outlet with appropriate service as described above Turn on power with main power switch Roller will turn continuously while power is on Depress the Heat switch and wait approxi mately 20 minutes for the unit to reach its operating temperature Also turn the Speed on and set the Control Knob to zero so that the roll heats uniformly When Ready LED in dicator is constantly lit the PHOENIX lamina tor is ready for use CAUTION Set the Control Knob to the Open position when not in use NOTE The lamina
20. n the top roll of the Phoenix It should be smooth and taught against the roll If it is not pull the thread ing board on the back of the Phoenix until the film smooths out Once smooth you are ready to laminate 6 Ensure that the PHOENIX rollers are turned on and set either at the Rabbit speed With the Heat is on set at the Roll setting and the LED light is Yellow indicating the roll temperature is ready to use 7 Set the Control Knob to match the thick ness of the board you will be using 8 Insert your board either the sled with your print mounted print or heat activated board with your print into the nip of the rollers It will automatically be pulled through the laminator and over laminated 9 If laminating more than one print insert it after the first print is done Check the film on the roll face first If it has some wrinkles pull you first print unit they disap pear and adjust the tension on the dispens ing bar to maintain the film being smooth on the roll face 10 Trim your print after it exits the Phoe nix Note If your laminate appears cloudy or your print is not fully adhered to the board adjust the speed to the Turtle setting and reprocess your pouch board Caution Do not trim near the rollers Cuts and nicks in the roller can effect the quality of your laminating and re quire maintenance Cuts and nicks In the roll face are not covered by the Warranty P
21. nsumer s responsibility to insure the machine is packaged in its original packing to minimize the chances of any shipping damage Shipping damage is not covered under this Warranty and is a matter between the consumer and the freight company used to transport this back to the authorized repair center If you need proper packaging your Dealer can supply such packaging ata nominal cost This Warranty extends to and is enforceable by only 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 It does not apply if it is found that at any time the equipment has not been used for its intended purpose LIMITED WARRANTY Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this unit without our prior written approval will void the user s Warranty The applicable warranty period for Demo Equipment shall vary not exceeding the maximum warranty period stated herein All Demo Equipment comes with a specific warranty which will be stated at the time of purchase If warranty period is not detailed in writing there is no remaining warranty Please ask your dealer or sales representative for details Used Equipment or non Demo equipment is sold on an AS IS basis with No Warranty For more information regarding this warranty please
22. ntrol Knob to viewed from the right hand side of the unit the Open position when not in use 3 Once the indicator has reached the desired Note When the machine is warming nip setting release the knob or gently up set the control to the zero or pull the knob out to lock it in place See closed position Figure 1A To turn the machine on and off use the Note Always switch the power off when the main breaker switch below in figure 1B machine is not in use The Control Panel is always powered when the main power is O is off and 1 is on on In case of Emergency Turn off the main power breaker or unplug the machine from the power outlet Caution Turn off the main power breaker and unplug the machine when removing the side panels and performa ing maintenance on your Phoenix Figure 1B 8 PHOENIX 44 LAMINATOR OPERATIONAL CONTROL PANEL The Control Panel see Figure 3 is lo cated on the top right of the machine A diagram of the Control Panel is shown in Figure 2 Figure2 Speed Gontrol The speed of the rollers is controlled in the SPEED section of the Control Panel 1 To tirn the rollers on press the On Off pad once The Green LED will turn on indicating the bot tong roller is turning Note the top rolfer is free spinning as with all high quplity laminators The PHOENIX will automatically be set to the faster Rabbit speed 2 To adjust the speed of the rollers
23. o laminate one side of a print over laminate a mounted print or simultaneously mount and laminate using heat activated board If you are laminating one side of a print place your print on a sled or non stick board Phoenix sleds are all 3 16 thick We recommend starting with the tempera ture to the Roll setting and the Speed to the Rabbit setting If you are simultaneously mounting and laminating using a heat activated board we recommend using boards which use a low temperature adhesive i e below 1609F Set the temperature to Pouch and the speed to the Rabbit setting 1 Set the Control Knob to the 3 16 thickness setting 2 Mount you laminate roll on the top roll dispensing bar supply mandrel Note The Roll should be mounted on the Phoenix such that the film is being pulled from the bottom of the roll so that you are looking at the adhesive or dull sized of the film 3 Pull the film from the roll place it be hind the idler bar and drape the film over the top roller and roller nip opening the adhesive on the film should begin to wet out or activate 4 Using a Threading board 3 16 thick is supplied with the Phoenix Roll Kit push the threading board into the nip of the roll ers Turn the Motor control on and select either the Rabbit or Turtle speeds The threading board will be automatically pulled through the Phoenix with your roll film 5 Inspect the film o
24. ounting board cover sheets have exclusive insert folded edge No tape needed lO box White Foam Pouch Boards Size Mounting Gloss Matte 9 x 11 5 MB9IIWHT C91 I WHT M91 I WHT 11 5 x17 5 MBIII7WHT CI 1 17VWVWHT MI I I 7ZWHT 18 5 x 25 MBI8WHT CI8WHT MI8WHT 25 x 37 MB25WHT C25WHT M25WHT 37 x 49 MB37WHT C37WHT M37WHT 41 x 61 MB4I WHT C4I WHT M41WHT Black Foam Pouch Boards 25 x 37 MB25BLK C25BLK M25BLK 37 x 49 MB36BLK C36BLK M36BLK 41 x 61 MB4 I BLK C41BLK M41BLK Mount a Sign Thin Pouch Boards 25 mil thick white paper board with low temperature heat activated adhesive available with or without gloss over laminate film Rigid enough to stand up with an easel and can be used with all pouch laminators Great for presentations for easy transport 25 box Size Mounting Gloss 9 x 11 5 601 182 601181 11 5 x 17 5 601185 601184 18 5 x 25 601187 601186 25 x37 60 189 601 188 PHOENIX Corrugated Plastic Pouch Boards Pouch Boards made from 4mm thick white corrugated plastic coated with a heat activated adhesive and a gloss laminate for short term signage Flutes run vertically and the first dimension is the width of the board 10 box I12 x18 CWPBI218 18 x24 CWPB 1824 24 x36 CWPB2436 18 xI2 CWPBI812 24 x18 CWPB2418 36 x24 CWPB3624 PHOENIX 44 LAMINATOR Mounting Supplies
25. our products without accepting any responsibility for modifying earlier versions CAUTION Please pay attention to all pas sages 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 PHOENIX 44 LAMINATOR 3 When using electrical appliances basic precautions should always be taken to re duce the risk of electrical shock and injury to persons including the following 1 Read all instructions before connecting or operating this unit 2 Retain this Owners Manual for future reference For technical assistance beyond what is covered in this manual contact Technical Service 3 Save your carton PHOENIX laminators are shipped in special cartons and should be used in case your PHOENIX laminator should ever require service or need to be transported NOTICE Failure to return machines properly packed in original packaging will impose a fifteen percent restocking fee plus costs to repair shipping damage Contact Technical Service for a return authorization see WARRANTY AND AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTERS 4 Do not use the laminator for other than its intended use 5 The Laminator case may be cleaned with a lint free cloth lightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution Do not use spray on cleaners NOTE Disconnect the laminator from the main power supply be
26. s the space between the rollers on the PHOENIX 44 Flashing Temperature Light The machine has not reached temperature Film A synonym used for laminate The material used in the laminating and encapsulating process Flexible Pouch Plastic Film Pouch for laminating paper Heat Activated Films Films with an adhesive activated when heat is applied Once applied to an image the adhesive forms a strong bond between the laminate and the image Hot Mode Heat is on Laminator A machine used to mount and laminate images LED Light Emitting Diode light Mounting Board An adhesive coated board used for mounting images Nip The spot where the top and bottom rollers meet Out Feed The back of the laminator where completed images emerge Pouch Board An adhesive coated board with an over laminate attached Pre Coating The process of coating a substrate with an adhesive mounting film onto which an image can be mounted Pressure Sensitive Films Films with an adhesive that is activated when pressure is applied forming a bond between the protective laminate and the surface of the image Used primarily for fast mounting applications and recommended for heat sensitive thermal and photographic prints Release Liner The backing on a pressure sensitive film or mounting adhesive used to keep the film from sticking to itself After peeling the release liner off the adhesive layer becomes exposed
27. t the Cleaning Board into the inlet opening Ensure that the board enters centered and straight A gentle push may be required to start the board into the machine Hold the edges of the board until it is engaged in the unit and the laminator begins pulling it on its own 3 The board will feed through the laminator and automatically exit at the rear of the unit CAUTION THE BOARD WILL BE HOT Allow the board to lie flat while cooling For heavier deposits of adhesive on the rollers turn your unit off and let it cool Rub the rollers with Isopropyl alcohol and a Scotchbrite pad to remove the adhesive build up PHOENIX 44 LAMINATOR TROUBLE SHOOTING TECHNICAL SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The Red LED Light above the rollers does not come on in dicating the Main power switch is turned on Pouch Board is not being pulled into the PHOENIX or the motor is making a louder humming noise or is stalling Only after pushing very hard is the board pulled into the PHOENIX The Quality of the lamination is poor There are silvery ar eas on dark surfaces which are visable or the edges of the image are not sealed well The Power cord is not plugged in fully The main breaker is tripped The circuit breaker is tripped The Pouch Board is too thick for the setting on the Roller gap control Knob The set screw on the roller gear may be loose The roller temperature is too low The Sp
28. tor may emit vapors the first few times it is used This is normal and will cease after several minutes of use PHOENIX 44 LAMINATOR 5 Tools Required Philips head screwdriver 4mm Allen wrench 14mm wrench or adjustable wrench Stand Kit Contents Figure 1 2 Side frames 2 Cross straight supports 8 14mm Phillips screws amp nuts 4 4mm Allen screws Assemble cross supports Figure 2 Attach the cross supports to the side frames Position the nuts on the inside of the stand Leave the bolts finger tight until all of the stand has been assembled in Figure 3 Then tighten all of the screws securely Insure all of the bolts are tightened before attaching the stand to your Phoenix laminator Attach stand to Phoenix laminator Place your Phoenix Laminator on a flat secure surface Rotate the laminator gently onto the back panel do not pinch the power cord Having one person holding the laminator remove the feet from the bottom of the laminator and attach the stand with the 4mm screws supplied The angled side is the back Tighten securely Then with 2 people lift the Phoenix into position Figure 4 STAND ASSEMBY AND SET UP OPTIONAL Figure 2 PHOENIX 44 LAMINATOR ROLL KIT ASSEMBLY OPTIONAL Tools Required Philips head screwdriver 4mm Allen wrench 14mm wrench or adjustable wrench Roll Kit Contents 1 Dispensing Bar with
29. ure adhesives The PHOENIX 44 can handle Flexible Pouches and Pouch Boards up to 44 inches 1120mm wide Please familiarize yourself with machine operation before installation operating the Control Panel and the Nip Control Knob Installation of your PHOENIX Laminator Please read and fully understand the entire manual before proceeding to use your laminator Without the PHOENIX Stand your PHOENIX laminator must be lifted and carried to the place where it will be used This should be done by at least two people one on each side Grasp the machine 8 10 inches 20cm 25cm from the side It should only be placed on a sturdy clean flat level surface able to support 150 Ibs 70kg See Stand instructions Keep the area around your laminator clear with adequate space around it so you can feed receive and trim mounted and or laminated images Unpacking your Laminator 1 Open the box and lift the machine out at least two persons necessary Grasp the machine 8 10 200mm 250mm from either side at the bottom metal parts Be careful The polyethylene bag is slippery 2 Place the machine on the work area described above 3 Remove the protective molded foam 4 Remove the polyethylene bag 5 Inspect the machine for any physical damage if damage does exist report this to the Freight Company on the BILL OF LADING Contact Your Dealer to determine if a replacement machine Should be shipped to you NOTICE Retai
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