TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
• POWER lamp does not illuminate
when POWER ON/OFF (I/O) is in
the ON, marked "I", position.
• Heat rollers do not turn.
• Laminated items exhibit curling.
• Adhesive deposited on heat rollers.
• Unsatisfactory adhesion of laminate.
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
ONE GBC PLAZA
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062 U.S.A.
1.847.272.3700
Part Number 930-087 Revision -
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
Laminator not connected to
electrical supply.
Circuit breaker open.
Safety shield is in upright position.
Feed tray interlock pin not in place.
Tension between the top and bottom Adjust tension per section FILM TENSION ADJUSTMENT .
film roll is unequal.
Tension on top or bottom roll of
film is too loose.
Speed setting too slow.
Bottom film roll may be improperly
loaded.
Top and bottom film webs not
aligned.
Laminate improperly loaded.
Speed setting too fast for type of
material being laminated.
Insufficient heat.
Laminate improperly loaded.
Heat rollers require cleaning.
Laminated item unsuitable for
adhesion.
IN CANADA:
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Insert attachment plug into receptacle.
Reset circuit breaker.
Lower safety shield.
Slide interlock lever all the way into the left side frame.
Adjust tension per section FILM TENSION ADJUSTMENT .
Slightly speed up the laminator.
Make sure bottom roll of film is around idler bar.
Align film webs per section FILM ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE .
Adhesive (matte) side of laminate film may be against the heat
rollers. Load film per procedure outlined in section
FILM LOADED & THREADING .
Lower speed setting by pressing SLOW button to slower speed
READY
lamp must be illuminated.
Adhesive side of film must be facing away from the heat rollers.
Bottom roll of film not threaded behind the idle bar.
Clean heat rollers per procedure in section
CARING FOR THE GBC CATENA SERIES LAMINATOR .
Item may be dirty or may have non-porous surface that is
extremely difficult to laminate.
GBC NATIONAL SERVICE
49 RAILSIDE ROAD
DON MILLS, ONTARIO
M3A 1B3