LEDCO PREMIER 4 SERIES LAMINATOR PROBLEM DIAGNOSTIC CHARTS Procedure Skill Problem Possible Cause Repair Procedure Number Level Laminator will not No power Check power cord heat up,heat switch does Check heat switch position not illuminate (red) when Check heat control fuse...
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LEDCO PREMIER 4 SERIES LAMINATOR PROBLEM DIAGNOSTIC CHARTS Procedure Skill Problem Possible Cause Repair Procedure Number Level Laminator heat cannot Heat controls set to "C" Reset heat control for "F"per be controlled for celcius instead of "F" instructions in owners/...
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LEDCO PREMIER 4 SERIES LAMINATOR PROBLEM DIAGNOSTIC CHARTS Procedure Skill Problem Possible Cause Repair Procedure Number Level Skill Level Index: * Basic,End-User ** Intermediate or Dealer *** Advanced or Servicing Dealer/Technician Laminating rollers Drivetrain failure Check drive chain. operate intermittently, Check drive sprokets.
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LEDCO PREMIER 4 SERIES LAMINATOR PROBLEM DIAGNOSTIC CHARTS Procedure Skill Problem Possible Cause Repair Procedure Number Level The film does not Thicker documents Run at a higher temperature adhere to the document absorb the heat. not to exceed 340 degrees Thin (1.5 mil) films lose...
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LEDCO PREMIER 4 SERIES LAMINATOR PROBLEM DIAGNOSTIC CHARTS Procedure Skill Problem Possible Cause Repair Procedure Number Level Skill Level Index: * Basic,End-User ** Intermediate or Dealer *** Advanced or Servicing Dealer/Technician Laminated item has Adhesive build-up or Clean the rollers.
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PREMIER 4 SERIES LAMINATOR REPAIR PROCEDURES 1. Check power cord. Power cord must be securely inserted into the wall outlet (110v AC). Power cord must be securely inserted into the receptical on the back of the laminator. 2. Check heat switch position.
PREMIER 4 SERIES LAMINATOR REPAIR PROCEDURES 7. Check heaters. Remove the right plastic housing as described in 3 above. Check continuity of the top heater with a multimeter by placing a probe on each wire lead of the top heater.
PREMIER 4 SERIES LAMINATOR REPAIR PROCEDURES 12. Check the heat control board transformer. Remove the right plastic housing as described in 3 above. Access heat control board as described in 9 above. Disconnect all wire leads from their respective terminals on the heat control board,make note of their locations.
PREMIER 4 SERIES LAMINATOR REPAIR PROCEDURES 16. Replace heat control board. Remove both plastic housings as described in 3 above. Access heat control board as described in 9 above. Disconnect all wire leads from their respective terminals on the heat control board,make note of their locations.
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PREMIER 4 SERIES LAMINATOR REPAIR PROCEDURES 21. Check speed dial potentiometer. Remove the right plastic housing as described in 3 above. Check resistance of speed dial potentiometer with a multimeter (1.) Disconnect the grey and brown wire leads at their quick disconnects.
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PREMIER 4 SERIES LAMINATOR REPAIR PROCEDURES 25. Check motor control board and drive motor. Remove the right plastic housing as described in 3 above. Check motor control board and drive motor voltage with a multimeter set at volts DC (1.) Locate forward/reverse jog switch.
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PREMIER 4 SERIES LAMINATOR REPAIR PROCEDURES 28. Clear minor "wrap-around". Visually check all four rolls for any film wraparound or foreign objects. Carefully remove foreign objects. If a "wrap-around" occurs while the laminator is cold, reverse the direction of the rubber rolls, permitting the laminator to release the film from the rolls.
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PREMIER 4 SERIES LAMINATOR REPAIR PROCEDURES 31. Clear "wrap-around" by removing and cleaning or replacing rolls. Remove the rubber rollers (1.) Remove drive chain and sprockets as described in 27 above. (2.) Remove rubber roll gears as described in 24 above.
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PREMIER 4 SERIES LAMINATOR REPAIR PROCEDURES 34. Check cooling fans. Remove both plastic housings as described in 3 above. Access cooling fans and wiring as dedescribed in 9 above. Visually inspect all wires and connectors to fan motors,replace or rewire as needed per schematic.
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PREMIER 4 SERIES LAMINATOR REPAIR PROCEDURES 38. Check rubber roll dwell line. Create a "dwell line". The "dwell line" is the imprint the front laminating rolls leave in the web of a threaded and heated laminating machine after being stationary for 90 seconds.
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