Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS TAKING CARE:-  Not to pull the membrane too tightly.  Ensure it is tensioned sympathetically.  Do not subject the membrane to heavy tensile loading.  To recognize if any long-hole formation (bearing stress).  Ensure the membrane is not sagging.  That threaded bolts are aligned with respective bolt holes of the laminator cover.  Maybe worth ensuring that the top chamber is always set at vacuum so when opened this will keep the membrane lifted by vacuum and stop it sagging.  That screws are not over torque.  Check that vacuum in top and bottom chambers is appropriate to the membrane – excessive pressure can seriously overload the membrane and shorten its life expectancy.  Never try to operate vac or press without ensuring the holding / fixing arrangements are properly fixed / tightened.  It is important to follow prescribed instructions or it may shorten the life expec- tancy of the membrane.  Whilst installing a membrane try and maintain a slight 2% droop angle.  After installation it may need several closures to check that the membrane is not wrinkled & has created a good vacuum seal. If a wrinkle or sag of more than 2% is observed, stretch the blanket and rectify accordingly.  Remember the “variables” in the lamination process - temperature; time; pres- sure (upper & lower chambers) + type of encapsulant. All of these aspects could have an affect on the membrane performance.  Ensure at all times that when the top chamber is closing it should be at VAC position. Ensure that sag / droop / extra blanket should not get stuck between top and bottom chamber.  Blanket can be stretched between 3 to 5% depending upon the length and width of the membrane.  In the laminator if the stretching is achieved by the cylinder ensure the correct pressure is set to achieve the required stretching.  If everything is good to go - commence production.