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TROUBLESHOOTING PREMIER 4 SERIES LAMINATORS
SECTION ONE:BASICS
Troubleshooting the PREMIER 4 laminator will be
addressed in three general areas:
1.Heat
2.Drive
3.Web tension/Roll pressure and adhesion
And at three general levels:
1.Basic,end-user level(plugs,fuses,etc)
2.Intermediate or dealer level(minor adjustments,
basic diagnostics)
3.Advanced or servicing dealer level(true servicing
issues,mechanics,electronics,and advanced
diagnostics)
PLEASE NOTE
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To assure you get the best performance from your
laminator,always follow the safety,installation,
operation and maintenance instructions in the owners/
operation manual .Read the manual before using the
laminator,keep the manual with the machine ,and
periodically review the instructions.This troubleshooting
guide is to be used after referring to the operation manual
and problems still persist.
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- Page 1 TROUBLESHOOTING PREMIER 4 SERIES LAMINATORS SECTION ONE:BASICS Troubleshooting the PREMIER 4 laminator will be addressed in three general areas: 1.Heat 2.Drive 3.Web tension/Roll pressure and adhesion And at three general levels: 1.Basic,end-user level(plugs,fuses,etc) 2.Intermediate or dealer level(minor adjustments, basic diagnostics) 3.Advanced or servicing dealer level(true servicing...
- Page 2 Ledco service dept, or move on to the next,intermediate level of troubleshooting. If the wiring looks good upon initial visual inspection and the heat switch and digital display still do not illuminate upon engaging the heat switch,now examine the 1.5 amp fuse...
- Page 3 (always replace any fuse with the same rated fuse). The heat system should now be operational.If not,you should now consult with your dealer,a servicing dealer/ technician,the Ledco service dept. or move on to the next,intermediate,trouble shooting level. In the event of engaging the heat switch and it illuminates,...
- Page 4 .You should now consult your dealer,a servicing dealer tech,the Ledco service dept. or move on to the next,Intermediate troubleshooting level. 2)Intermediate.If the heat system 1.5 amp fuse is ok and...
- Page 5 Ledco service dept or move on to the next,Advanced,level of troubleshooting, diagnostics and repair.
- Page 6 secure the heat shoes to the inside side panels near the feed tray.Next,using a 9/64 allen wrench,loosen and remove the two cap head screws and sleeves that secure the heat shoe through the side panel near the center of the machine. Cut the small white wire tie that secures the heater and heat sensor wires to the side panel(they are covered with black,heat shrink tubing).Now you can carefully lift out the...
- Page 7 driver,remove the five self tapping screws that secure the bottom motor cover to the front motor cover. Remove the two flat head and two round head screws that secure the bottom motor cover to the right and left hand side panels.Carefully pull back the bottom motor cover enough to gain access to the components within.You may find it necessary to disconnect the leads to the power cord...
- Page 8 The next heat control board test involves putting the probes on terminals T10 and T11(the heat sensor terminals) and checking for approximately 32.9 k ohms resistance.If it reads open or closed circuit,the board has failed and should be replaced.Note,a closed circuit reading would result in uncontrollable,runaway heat.We will address that in the next section.
- Page 9 If after making sure the heat control has been set for farenheit and uncontrollable,runaway heat persists,you should now consult your dealer,a servicing dealer tech,the Ledco service dept.,or move on to the next,Intermediate, troubleshooting level. 2)Intermediate/Advanced.Disconnect the power cord and remove the the right side housing as described previously.Visually examine all wires for the heat system for...
- Page 10 *Any questions as to the terms,procedures or references used in this guide,please call the Ledco service dept. @ 800-937-9697 SECTION 3:TROUBLESHOOTING THE DRIVE SYSTEM When troubleshooting the drive system,problems usually fall under two descriptions;A)no drive,or B) intermittent drive...
- Page 11 Ledco for a replacement link (part # PRC 084),reconnect and re-install the chain,and the drive system should be operational.
- Page 12 Ledco service dept.,or move on to the next,Intermediate, troubleshooting level. 2)Intermediate.Disconnect the power cord and remove the right side housing per previous instructions.Using a multimeter,check the continuity of Forward/Reverse drive switch by first identifying the row of three terminals closest...
- Page 13 Ledco service dept and refer to the potentiometer for part # PRM219 motor speed control.The motor drive should then be restored.If not,you should now consult a servicing dealer/technician,the Ledco service dept.
- Page 14 Once gaining access to the motor compartment,visually check all components and wiring for loose connections, broken or shorted wires,etc.Replace and/or rewire exactly as shown in the schematic. To replace the motor control,first gently disconnect the plastic wiring harness from it’s terminals,making note of it’s positioning on the terminals for proper reconnection later.Using a small phillips head screwdriver and a small adjustable wrench,remove the two 6-32 x 3/8 screws and...
- Page 15 3 to remove the sprockets,then using clip ring pliers remove and replace faulty rubber roll gears).You may prefer to call your dealer,a servicing dealer/tech or the Ledco sevice dept to assist. If,after making sure that chain,sprockets and gears are...
- Page 16 Solving Problems,and section 7-4 Cleaning The Rubber Rollers,in your owners operators manual.If intermittent or noisey drive persists,call your dealer,a servicing dealer/ technician,the Ledco service dept. or proceed to the next,Intermediate,trouble shooting level. 2)Intermediate.If a film wrap around is so severe that it can’t be cleared using the reverse jog method described in...
- Page 17 Ledco service dept or move on to the next,Advanced level of troubleshooting/repair. 3)Advanced.To remove the rubber rolls(part # 0500- 040.4)and manually free them of wrapped or melted film,or...
- Page 18 # 0285-015.4),call your dealer or Ledco for the part.If its loose,using a phillips head screwdriver,tighten the 6-32x3/16 round head screw that secures the dog to the mandrel.If wrinkling persists,...
- Page 19 Ledco and replace the whole supply roll assembly.Tension adjustment will then be restored and wrinkling eliminated.If after following these troubleshooting...
- Page 20 good quality film and bring it up to optimal operating temperature(consult the owners manual or your film supplier for this).Once up to temperature,run off a short length of film then stop the drive,letting the rolls set idle on the film for at least 90 seconds.Now advance the film 8 to12 inches and look for the impression the laminating rollers left in the film.It will be two lines running parallel the full width of the film,...
- Page 21 # PRS310) and rewired as shown in the schematic.The fan system should now be operational.If not,consult a servicing dealer/tech,the Ledco service dept or proceed to the next,Advanced, troubleshooting level. 3)Advanced.If,after following the sequential...
- Page 22 the entire circuit,and one or more of the fan motors fails to engage,that fan motor(s) has failed and should be replaced and rewired per the schematic.To replace a fan motor(s), first disconnect the initial wire cap connection from the black and white wire leads from the terminal block.Using a phillips head screwdriver,remove the four round head phillips screws that secure the fan mounting bracket to the right and...
- Page 23 (suppliers,manufactures) should be notified. SECTION 5:Conclusion We hope that this troubleshooting guide(in conjunction with the owners/operators manual)will serve you well in identifying,diagnosing and rectifying any problem you may have with the Ledco PREMIER 4 Laminator.If you have any...
- Page 24 800-937-9697,800-937-9293 or e- mail us at LEDCO@ledcoinc.com THANK YOU AND HAPPY LAMINATING...
- Page 25 LEDCO PREMIER 4 SERIES LAMINATOR QUICK REFERENCE TABLE FOR MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1.”Why won’t the laminator heat up?”… page 1 2.”Why won’t the laminator stop heating?”…page 2 3.”Why is there no drive ?”…page 2 4.”Why does it make a clunking/grinding sound when I laminate?”…page 3...
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