GBC Catenas User Manual
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
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POWER lamp does not illuminate
Laminator not connected to
Insert attachment plug into receptacle.
when ON/OFF switch is in the ON
electrical supply.
position.
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Heat rollers do not turn.
Circuit breaker open.
Reset circuit breaker.
Safety shield in upright position.
Lower safety shield.
Feed tray interlock pin not in place.
Slide interlock lever all the way into the left side frame.
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Laminated items exhibit curling.
Tension between the top and bottom
Adjust tension per section FILM TENSION ADJUSTMENT.
film roll is unequal.
Tension on top or bottom roll of
Adjust tension per section FILM TENSION ADJUSTMENT.
film is too loose.
Speed setting too slow.
Slightly speed up laminator.
Bottom film roll may be improperly
Make sure bottom roll of film is around idler bar.
loaded.
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Adhesive deposited on heat rollers.
Top and bottom film webs not
Align film webs per section FILM ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE.
aligned.
Laminate improperly loaded.
Adhesive (matte) side of laminate film may be against the heat
rollers. Load film per procedure outlined in section
FILM LOADED & THREADING.
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Unsatisfactory adhesion of laminate.
Speed setting too fast for type of
Lower speed setting by pressing SLOW button to slower speed
material being laminated.
Insufficient heat.
READY LED lamp must be illuminated.
Laminate improperly loaded.
Adhesive side of film must be facing away from the heat rollers.
Bottom roll of film not threaded behind the idle bar.
Heat rollers require cleaning.
Clean heat rollers per procedure in section
CARING FOR THE GBC CATENA SERIES LAMINATOR.
Laminated item unsuitable for
Item may be dirty or may have non-porous surface that is
adhesion.
extremely difficult to laminate.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Catena 35
Catena 65
Catena 105
Operating Speed:
1.5 fpm (45.6 cm)
1.5 fpm (45.6 cm)
1.5 fpm (45.6 cm)
to 5 fpm (1.6 m)
to 5 fpm (1.6 m)
to 5 fpm (1.6 m)
Dimensions:
Without Stand
With Stand
Width:
24" (62 cm)
35" (84 cm)
51" (125 cm)
Height:
12" (31 cm)
12" (31 cm)
17" (41 cm)
48" (115 cm)
Depth:
21" (53 cm)
21" (53 cm)
21" (53 cm)
Weight:
55 lb. (25 kg.)
84 lb. (38 kg.)
154 lb. (70 kg.)
Electrical Requirements:
Voltage:
120V ~ 60 Hz
120V ~ 60 Hz
230V ~ 60 Hz
Current:
9 Amps
9 Amps
10.5 Amps
Power:
1080 W
1400 W
2310 W
U.S. Receptacle
NEMA 5-15R
NEMA 5-15R
NEMA 6-15R
Requirement
SERVICE AGREEMENT
GBC’s Equipment Maintenance Agreement will insure the quality performance and long life built into your laminator.
A service charge for travel time, labor and parts may be incurred for each out of warranty service call. GBC’s Equipment Maintenance Agreement
decreases these expenses and protects your valuable investment. GBC offers several types of agreements to suit your needs and budget. To
contact GBC write to:
GBC NATIONAL SERVICE
IN CANADA:
GBC NATIONAL SERVICE
ONE GBC PLAZA
49 RAILSIDE ROAD
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062 U.S.A.
DON MILLS, ONTARIO
1.847.272.3700
M3A 1B3
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