Thermopatch Almere NL-22, Manual

Page 1: ...NL 22 Combo Heat seal machine ...

Page 2: ...ublication may be reproduced by any means without the prior written permission of Thermopatch B V Thermopatch Thermoseal Texmark Plytex Minilogic Thermocrest Rabbit Truflex Penguin Mammoth and the Thermopatch logo are trade marks or registered trademarks of Thermopatch ...

Page 3: ...fully designed and manufactured to ensure that you the user will gain the maximum benefit All Thermopatch products are specifically designed to ensure ease of use with particular attention to safety requirements Should you discover any fault or damage upon receipt of this product you should immediately contact your supplier ...

Page 4: ...ing with heat transfer materials 8 3 3 Working with material fusing 9 3 4 Pressing pad assembly 10 3 5 Shutting down the machine 10 3 6 Fault diagnosis 10 3 7 Hints and tips 11 4 Maintenance of the Machine 12 4 1 Daily maintenance 12 4 2 Periodic maintenance 12 4 3 Cleaning 12 5 Machine Drawings Diagrams and Declaration 13 5 1 General layout 14 5 2 Control unit operation 15 5 3 Exploded diagram an...

Page 5: ...small items This simple robust machine is powered by a micro processor for control of both heat and dwell accuracy and ease of operation and requires minimal operating space The work area of the NL 22 press is 100 x130 mm The NL 22 press is produced in two versions nominally 230 Volts AC and nominally 120 volts AC ...

Page 6: ...cardboard box and held in place with foam The following articles should have been delivered NL 22 press complete with mains cable and plug and additional platens NL 22 press Users Handbook on CD Any extra items ordered If there is any damage or any article is missing please contact your supplier immediately ...

Page 7: ...sed 43 cms Machine width 28 cms Machine depth 52 cms Net weight 14 5 kg Press pad dimensions Pocket 13 x 10 cms Press pad dimensions Caps 15 x 9 cms Fuses 3 15A A weighted noise level 70dB A Specification 120V Power consumption 500 Watts Power supply 120 Volts AC Working temperature 160 455o F Machine height open 32 ins Machine height closed 17 ins Machine width 11 ins Machine depth 21 ins Net wei...

Page 8: ...m the machine during use Ensure that there is sufficient space around the machine Cables and connections must not get jammed Although the heat radiation of the press is low there should be enough space for cooling down Avoid contact with the press element DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE BOARD OR CONTROLLER UNLESS QUALIFIED TO DO SO touching internal parts is dangerous and may cause shock hazard All electri...

Page 9: ...r Safety use both handles to move the handle up and down Do not allow the handle to move upward by the effect of the springs without a hand on it Keep fingers away from trapping points in the arm lever toggle mechanism Using both hands on the handle keeps the hands safe Contact your print media suppliers to ascertain whether fumes are given off during the transfer process and if so what precaution...

Page 10: ...ighting is adequate 2 3 Electrical requirements The NL 22 press should be connected to the mains supply nominally 230V AC for the European Market or 120V AC for America by the mains cable provided and a suitable plug A qualified person should carry out this work The press is designed for 220 230 volts AC 50 60 hertz and requires exclusive use of a power outlet rated for at least 5 amps Europe or f...

Page 11: ...s neutral 3 The wire which has black insulation must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is identified as live line 4 Note Replacement of the power cord must be carried out by a qualified electrician in accordance with national and local electrical codes and the instructions provided with the plug 2 4 Adjusting the pressure This press is fitted with a pressure adjusting unit which enabl...

Page 12: ... section is divided into Transfer Marking Transfer Printing and Heat Bonding and Fusing First ascertain from the supplier of the material that it is suitable to be used and obtain the correct heat and time dwell setting for the material and transfer Approximate settings may be as follows 3 2 1 Transfer Marking NOTE Transfer marking is usually for the marking of materials for identification purpose...

Page 13: ... the pre set dwell time has been reached a buzzer will sound The heat plate should then be lifted by pushing the handle back to its full extent The handle should be held until the up position is reached to remove the possibility of injury to the operator s face from an uncontrolled upward movement of the handle 3 3 Material Fusing 3 3 1 When the press is to be used for the fusing of fusible interl...

Page 14: ...aged IMPORTANT NOTE The pressing pad supplied with the machine is of the correct thickness Using a thicker pad may invalidate your warranty 3 5 Shutting Down To shut down the machine turn off the green illuminated rocker switch to the right of the controller The handle should be in the up position After shutting off the machine it should not be switched on again for 30 seconds 3 6 Fault Diagnosis ...

Page 15: ...rticularly when printing thin material as surplus print on the pressing pad cover can also strike back on the following work Transfer Paper Motifs Fail to Print Out Correctly Check 1 Heat and time dwell settings are correct 2 Article having transfer applied is locked in contact between pressing pad and heat plate 3 Pressing pad is in good condition and making complete contact over the whole area o...

Page 16: ...ate with a dry non abrasive cloth before use when the plate is cold 4 2 Periodic Maintenance Put a few drops of oil onto the various pivot pins and the pressure adjusting screw every three months 4 3 Cleaning First unplug the machine Clean the outside of the machine frequently with a clean moist cloth This may conveniently be carried out when the machine is cold ...

Page 17: ...hematic diagrams for the NL 22 press machine 5 1 General Layout Appendix I 5 2 Control Unit Operation Appendix II 5 3 Exploded Diagram and Parts List Appendix III IV 5 4 Electrical Diagram Appendix V 5 5 Controller Electrical Diagram Appendix VI 5 6 Declaration of Conformity Appendix VII ...

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Page 26: ...tant improvement and or modification to meet changing conditions the right is reserved to change the design and or specifications at any time without prior notification and therefore specifications may vary and not be in accordance with this manual ...

Page 27: ...g any travelling and or carriage costs which will be charged at our discretion A charge will be made for any costs incurred if a reported fault on the press is found to be due to incorrect installation operation and or incorrect materials being used It is the responsibility of the press user to ensure the suitability of the materials operating through the press In order for this guarantee to be ef...