Drylam PRO-LAM PL1200-HP - Manual (Page 71)

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3. Professional Laminating Systems recommends using methyl alcohol (methanol) or DX330
manufactured By PPG both of these products are flammable and toxic and should be used with
extreme caution in a well-ventilated area with the machine disconnected and no flame source.
4. Pro-Lam recommends using a course cotton mechanics cloth (NAPA part # 7601036).
5. Remove the film from the machine
6. Heat the laminator about 10 degrees beyond its normal set point (no hotter than 310 degrees).
Keep in mind that the rollers get really hot and can easily burn you, wear loose fitting thick
leather gloves if necessary, welding gloves can be purchased from your local welding supply,
Grainger or Automotive supply.
7. Disconnect the Laminator and “wipe” off the adhesive using the course cotton cloth this may
take a bit of work depending on the amount of time that the adhesive has been on the rollers and
the type of adhesive it is it may also be necessary to reheat the machine if it cools.
8. If you find it necessary to use a roller wash to clean your rollers, follow all safety guidelines
applicable to the process.
9. Allow the machine to cool and then use methanol or DX330 to remove any dust and grease from
the rollers.
Film Wrap
1. DO NOT use an knife or any object that can damage the rollers to remove the film from the
rollers.
2. Heat the machine to operating temperature.
3. Remove any film, from the machine, that can be removed (supply rolls, tail, etc.), keep track of
the end (or beginning) of the film wrap this will be where you start.
4. Very carefully cut the film between the front roller and back roller (if there is any) Remove the
film from the non-offending roller.
5. Gap the rollers.
6. Find the end (or beginning) of the film wrap and unwrap the film from the roller. This may take
some time and be quite tedious you may have to use the motor to move the roller forward or
back.
7. Once you have removed the film you will have to clean the rollers refer to roller cleaning for
this. It may be necessary to use the DX330 while the laminator is heated to remove the adhesive
(follow all precautions, use respirator if necessary etc).
Maintenance:
• Clean rollers when it is necessary or at every film change.
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In the unusual occurrence of temperature fluctuation refer to the relevant paper regarding
this or contact tech support.