Drylam PRO-LAM PL1200-HP - Manual (Page 29)

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Laminator Controls
Heat Switch
This switch, located in the upper left of the right-hand control panel activates the heating and
temperature control systems incorporated in the rollers. When activated, you will see a numeric
temperature displayed in the process control window, located on the left-hand panel. This indication is
the actual temperature of the rollers. Please turn off the heaters and gap the rollers when the
laminator is not in use. By doing so you will not only dramatically prolong the life of the rollers-- you
will also save a very sizable sum of money in reduced energy consumption. Your laminator should heat
up in 4 – 7 minutes depending on the model so you can shut it off when you don’t need it and be just
minutes’ away form laminating when you do. For a faster recovery, it is quite common to simply turn
the temperature down when it is not needed, then back up when it is. Remember:
Never leave the laminator unattended when in use
Always check the temperature control dial setting before activating the roller heating system.
Temperature Control Dial
This knob regulates the process temperature of the laminate. Simply line up the line on the knob with
the desired temperature. Operating temperature varies depending on the type, thickness and
manufacturer of the laminating film you have selected. Please use the temperatures recommended by
the film manufacturer.
Under no circumstances should the dial ever be set beyond the 300-degree Fahrenheit setting or
more than 20 degrees beyond the film manufactures recommendations.
After heating up to temperature and before operating, take record of the temperature range that the
display shows when idle. During operation, one should make sure that the laminator cycles on and off.
This can be noted by the slow rise and fall (up to 1 degree a second) around the recorded temperature. If
the rollers are unable to achieve the recorded temperature this is an indication that the heaters are always
on and do not get a chance to stabilize internally. This practice will greatly reduce the life of the rollers
Motor Controls
These controls are located near the center and bottom of the right-hand control panel. They control
process speed and roller direction.
Speed Control
The speed control knob is used to control the speed of the lamination process. This is a variable
control, which sets the lamination speed in infinite increments. The fully counter clockwise position is
the minimum or stop position and the full clockwise direction being the top speed of your laminator (see
specs for the max available speed).