F-60 Operation and Maintenance Manual
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
GBC Pro-Tech laminators require minimal mainte-
nance. However, regular maintenance is essential to
keep any piece of precision machinery at peak perfor-
mance. A maintenance schedule and a section of proce-
dures are included in this section.
Table 4-1: Maintenance Schedule
Tools required:
• Adhesive coated board
• 80% isopropyl alcohol (or dishwashing detergent)
• Rubber cement eraser
• Several 100% lint free paper or cotton terry cloths
• Protective rubber gloves
To remove heat activated adhesive from laminator
rolls:
While the laminator is still at normal operating temper-
ature (200-250 ºF), put on the rubber gloves and, using
a rubber cement eraser, remove any heat activated
adhesive from the rolls. Use “footswitch mode” and
slow speed to rotate the rolls in reverse.
• Clean the rolls
• Inspect the electrical cord for dam-
age
• Inspect the footswitch cord for dam-
age
• Adjust the nip
• Check the chain tension
• Inspect the area around the laminator
for possible hazards (dust buildup,
combustible items stored too close,
etc.)
• Lubricate the grease fittings and
chain
• Check wire termination tightness
Exercise extreme caution while cleaning the
laminator. You can be caught in the turning rolls
and crushed or burned.
If silicone adhesive contacts the upper or lower
roll, remove it IMMEDIATELY using a rubber
cement eraser. It can harden within an hour and
ruin the roll.
Do NOT pick or pull heat activated adhesive off
the rolls when they are cold. You can cause
irreparable damage to the laminating rolls.
Do not use compressed air to clean the machine.
Blowing debris can be forced into places where it
will later ignite or short electric circuits.
