Loading Laminating Film ......................................................8 Threading Laminating Film ................................................8 - 9 Adjusting Mandrel/Film Tension..........................................10 Heat Shoe Temperature ........................................................10 Laminating ........................................................................................ Coating Mount Board............................................................11 Mounting & Laminating........................................................12 Troubleshooting .............................................................................13 Maintenance ....................................................................................... Cleaning Heat Shoes & Rollers ............................................14 Removing Wrap-Arounds......................................................14 Warranty & Return Policy ...........................................................15 Parts List ....................................................................................16 - 17 Parts Illustrations .............................................................................. Exploded View ......................................................................18 Side Panels .........................................................................19 - 20 Wiring Diagram......................................................................21 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES AND ELECTRICAL SAFEGUARDS For your protection, do not connect the laminator to electrical power or attempt to operate it until you read these instructions completely. Keep these instructions in a convenient location for future reference. This instruction manual and labels affixed to the laminator are important safety messages. Read these messages carefully. For your safety... • Save these Operating Instructions for later use.• • • Keep hands, long hair, clothing, and other loose articles such as jewelry and ties, away from laminator’s moving parts. • Do not touch the heat shoes while the laminator power is turned on. Allow shoes to cool completely before touching. • Do not use the laminator for other than its intended purpose. • Place laminator on a sturdy cart, stand, or table. A laminator placed on an unstable surface may fall, causing serious bodily injury. Use caution when moving laminator on a rolling cart or stand. • Never insert objects or spill liquids in or on the laminator. They may contact dangerous voltage points or short out components that could result in fire or electrical shock. • The laminator should only be operated from the type of power source indicated in these Operating Instructions and on the data plate located on the rear panel of the laminator. • The three-pronged grounding plug is a safety feature and will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet contact a qualified electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. • Do not leave the laminator power on overnight. Unplug the laminator at the end of the day. • • Unplug the laminator before moving it or when it is not in use for an extended period of time as a precaution against the possibility of an internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard. • Do not operate the laminator with a damaged power supply cord or plug, or after it malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. • Keep the power cord away from hot or wet surfaces. • Do not overload electrical outlets beyond their capacity as this can result in fire or electrical shock. • Adjust only those controls that are specified in these Operating Instructions. 3 • If the below conditions exist do not attempt to service or repair the laminator yourself. Unplug the laminator from the electrical outlet and contact an authorized service representative. • When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. • If liquid has been spilled into the laminator or it has been exposed to water. • If the laminator has been subjected to excessive jarring through being dropped or bumped. • If the laminator does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. KEEP THE LAMINATOR OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. 4 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the MightyLam 2700 Roll Laminator. This unit is designed to provide years of trouble-free service. The MightyLam 2700 will accept rolls of laminating film up to 27” wide in all film thicknesses. Paper and card stock up to 1/16” (1.6mm) thick may be laminated without adjusting the rollers. Your MightyLam 2700 is preset at the factory for most applications so any adjustments should be minor. Laminator Standard Features... .. Preset laminating roller pressure require no adjustment. ..Feed table with adjustable guide • .. Dual digital heat controllers. .. Teflon® coated Heat Shoes for easy cleaning. .. Laminating film widths up to 27” (68.6cm). ..Total material thickness up to 3/16” (4...