GBC TRIAD A3 Instructions

Thank you for purchasing this GBC laminator. Please take time to study these instructions to ensure you get the best out of your machine.

Safety Instructions

When using GBC Laminators, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of injury or electric shock, including the following:

1. Always unplug the appliance when not in use.

2. Close supervision is required when this product is used near children.

3. The laminator will become very hot in use and care should be taken when handling the machine.

4. Protect against the risk of electrical hazards. Do not immerse the power cord, plug or appliance in water or other liquids, or use near water.

5. Do not insert any metal objects or other foreign objects such as jewellery, hair, fingers or clothing into the appliance.

6. Remove paper clips and staples before laminating.

7. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged plug or power cord or after the appliance has malfunctioned or become damaged in some manner.

8. Do not use aerosol dusters or cleaners.

9. Do not spray anything into or lubricate the appliance.

10. This machine is not serviceable

– do not attempt to repair the machine

11. Do not touch the top of the machine during use, as this gets very hot.

Setup

1. Operate the machine on a flat and stable surface.

2. Ensure there is enough clear space at the rear of the machine for the laminating pouch to exit the machine.

3. TRIAD is a touch screen laminator, that operates with laminating pouches

150 (2x75) micron

– 500(2x250) micron thick.

Operating the laminator

1. Connect power cord to appropriate power source.

2. Turn the TRIAD laminator on using the switch located at the back of the machine.

3. Then switch the machine on using the touch screen (see fig.1).Once the machine is turned on you can now select the correct setting.

4. For hot lamination select the setting that corresponds with your pouch thickness. For example 125Mic is the heat setting for a 125 Micron Pouch.

(see fig.1)

5. Once you have selected the correct heat setting the machine will now warm up. (Allow 5 minutes for warm up time)

6. The LED light at the front of the machine will flash RED until the machine is ready. The LED light will change to BLUE when the laminator has reached the correct temperature.

7. When the machine is ready prepare the pouch for insertion. Pouches should

ALWAYS be inserted sealed edge first. So never insert the loose end of the pouch into the machine first.

8. Insert the pouch squarely into the machine (incorrectly inserted pouches causes jams).

9. The laminated pouch will appear at the rear of the machine. Allow it to cool down on a cool flat surface before handling

10. When you have finished laminating turn machine off and remove plug from the power source.

11. GBC TRIAD laminators will automatically turn off after 20 minutes of nonuse.

12. Lastly if the laminating pouch becomes jammed in the machine please use the reverse button located on the machine. This will allow for the rollers to reverse the pouch out the front of the machine. (see fig.1)

IMPORTANT

The Intermittence Operation on this machine is 30mins On and 30mins Off, but we recommend that you allow the machine to cool down for at least 15mins after

30mins use. Do not place items on top of the machine at any time.

Tips & Cleaning

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Never laminate an empty pouch

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Before laminating an important document always run a test pouch through the laminator using a similar type document

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Do not cut pouches prior to laminating

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Always position pouch contents as close to the sealed edge as possible

Cleaning - Unplug this product before cleaning the exterior. Wipe exterior only with a damp cloth and do not use detergents or solvents.

Disposal

Please dispose of this product responsibly

at approved waste or recycling facilities.

Do not dispose of this product in household

Waste.

Specifications

MADE IN CHINA

Rollers: 2 Roller

Entry width: 340mm

Min lamination thickness: 160(2x80) micron

Max lamination thickness: 350 (2x175) micron

Min pouch size: Credit card size (54x86mm)

Max pouch size:

Max lamination depth:

A4/A3 size

0.8mm

Lamination speed:

Warm-up:

Power consumption:

Input:

Dimensions:

400 mm/min

5minutes

300W/600W

AC 220-240V,50Hz,

385*190*123mm/576*190*123 mm (L x D x H)

A3 & A4 Laminators

Touch Screen Interface

1 - Touch screen 3 - Reverse function

ON/OFF button

2 - Function selector