NL-30 User Manual
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1. 4 O 4 t 4 O E 4 Safety devices the machine The safety devices are not to be modified After removal and maintenance all safety devices should be re installed The safety devices should be maintained in place and kept in good condition during the normal operation 2 INSTALLATION USE BY QUALIFIED STAFF ONLY Do not handle the machine by the plates Unpack the machine from the box e Remove the packaging cardboard e With a nr 10 10 mm wrench remove the 4 screws that secure the machine on the packaging e Remove and position the press on a work top by handing it from the handles and or the feet e Remove screw CHc M5x25 which keeps the press in working position during transport e The press is lifted to its standby position Electrically plug the press in 230 Volt Earth 50 or 60 Hertz Screw 5 25 Screw x4 10 4 O E 4 10 11 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE RUNNING CYCLE The operator will have to power the machine up flipping the on off switch which is mounted on the back of the machine the screen lights up and indicates the values pre set in the workshop after a welcome message Set the temperature defined by the type of transfer by using the keyboard See Chapter V PRESS SETTING 1 Set the application time defined by the type of t2. THE AUTOMATIC ROTATION OF THE SWING ARM When the timer has run down the upper platen heater comes up and the arm automatically swings open in order to release the space above the lower platen It is possible to adjust the arm rotation speed and also to completely release the automatic rotation setting To access the adjustment the arm must be in the open position Adjustment wheel a 5 adjustment positions a Lower the index pin to release the adjustment wheel b Turn the adjustment wheel to one of the 5 available positions To the right to increase the speed of rotation to the left to reduce the speed c Raise the index pin and ensure that it is well secured in the selected position Release of the automatic rotation system Completely lower the index pin and hold it in the down position turning it a quarter of a turn Proceed in reverse order to engage the system again 4 E 4 15 t 4 O E 4 VI Electric Diagram Switch bottom Temperature sensor ELECTRIC DIAGRAM Service USE BY QUALIFIED STAFF ONLY ANY SERVICING MUST BE DONE WHEN THE MACHINE IS OFF AND LOCKED UNPLUG ELECTRIC MAINS It is recommended to have the following tools within reach e Flat tip screw driver e Crosshead screwdriver A set of end wrenches and box spanners Small adjustable pliers Circlip plier
3. Needle nose pliers with insulated handle A set of Allen keys Before any handling check that the heating plate temperature is lower than 25 C on the display unit 1 PARTS SUBJECTED TO WEAR AND TEAR On any order specify the reference the description and the quantity Reference Description Quantity ELECTRONICS SPA3X 002 PCB Main Board SPA3X 001 Back Lighted Screen SPA3X 014 Keypad 6 keys SPA3X 020 Mica resistor 430 x380 2250W SPA3X 004 Electro Magnet 230V 10W SPA30 002 Switch 16 A 250V Fusible 5 20 16 250V Fuse 1 250 OTHER PARTS SPA30 003 Gas spring 2 FRAME DRESSING Silicon Rubber 9 mm 400 X 450 mm t 4 O E 4 2 REPLACEMENT OF WORN PARTS Silicone rubber mat a check that the plate is cold b make sure that the surface of the plate is clean enough Possibly use a soft solvent like White Spirit with using personal protection nb as this product is flammable use with care and keep it away from any heat source use a tube of glue RTV 1 to stick the rubber to the aluminium plate nb read the instructions on the tube packaging d the cover and the plate must be clean and dry before you start glueing spread a fine even coat of glue onto the plate and immediately apply the cover making sure that there is no air lock nb a
4. AMETERS Press on Set up key to enter parameters to scroll parameters OK to enter in and validate Set up to exit Set up gt Electro gt program T s gt resetable counter gt permanent counter gt pre heating gt standby gt code PROGRAMS 2 press to scroll programs P1 to P5 press x or to modify preheating time OK press or to modify pressing time press OK NOTE the selected program at start will be the edited one in parameters You need to re enter in parameters to change the program 4 O E 4 12 4 4 RESETABLE COUNTER 2 press gt reset counter to zero gt press OK or Set up to cancel PERMANENT COUNTER not modifiable PRE HEATING x gt press OK then to modify ON OFF Note pre heating time will be enabled only if pre heating is ON STANDBY 8 Press to change gt press to enable standby ON gt press OK gt press to change the standby temperature press OK gt press to change the standby time gt press OK gt press to change the restarting time CODE Press OK to enter a code press to change the digit press OK to confirm and move on to the next 100 clock setting to enter press to modify press OK to valid
5. METERS 3 ADJUSTING LOWER PLATEN HEIGHT PRESSURE 4 ADJUSTMENT OF THE AUTOMATIC ROTATION OF THE SWING ARM VI ELECTRIC DIAGRAM VII SERVICE 1 PARTS SUBJECTED TO WEAR AND TEAR 2 REPLACEMENT OF WORN PARTS 3 MAINTENANCE 4 _ERROR CODE LISTING 5 POSSIBLE BREAKDOWNS 10 11 12 12 12 12 12 15 16 17 17 18 18 19 20 EC Statement of Conformity We Thermopatch B V Draaibrugweg 14 1332 Almere The Netherlands herewith declare on our own responsibility that the apparatus Thermopatch Thermoseal NL 30 which this declaration refers to is in accordance with the conditions of the following Directive s 2006 95 EG Low voltage directive 2004 108 EG EMC directive The Netherlands Almere 29 09 2009 Jan Bausch Director t 4 O E 4 I Conditions of Warranty e The warranty period starts the day of putting the equipment into service at the user s place for a duration of one year being 2000 hours e The warranty is strictly limited to our equipments against the defects of matter and execution with the buyer s responsibility to prove the known defects e Our responsibility is limited to the obligation to rectify or replace free of charge the parts acknowledged as faulty by Thermopatch and there will no claim for any indemnity whatever the reason given e Parts replaced under the warranty Remain our pr
6. T BE DONE WHEN THE MACHINE IS OFF AND LOCKED UNPLUG THE ELECTRIC POWER Symptoms The machine will not switch on Possible breakdowns e The plug is not in e The switch is not connected e The general fuse is out of order e The card fuse is out of order e The display unit is faulty Repairs e Check your network and if the machine is linked to it Put the general switch On Off on 1 It is situated in a casing next to the power cable plug To access it pull the power cable out with the tip of a screwdriver lift the fuse casing You will find in the square tube a replacement fuse It is situated at the bottom left of the card 1 A Check if the flat cable is properly connected otherwise the display unit is out of order The plate will not heat The plate overheats e The resistors are defective e Card problem e Temperature value too low e Sensor or card problem e Check the connections and the state of the electric wires To remove the heating plate get in touch with your retailer See messages displayed on the screen and refer to the card manual e To modify this value see chapter V e See messages displayed on the LCD screen and refer to the card manual p 19 Get in touch with your retailer The timer will not count down e The closing sensor of the handle was not activated or is broken e Card problem e Check if the handle counter plate makes contact when it is comple
7. Thermopatch Since 1934 NL 30 t 4 O 4 Copyrights 2011 Thermopatch bv Almere The Netherlands No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without the prior written permission of Thermopatch bv The Netherlands Thermopatch and the Thermopatch logo Thermoseal and Thermocrest are registered trademarks of Thermopatch t 4 O E 4 Congratulations and welcome to ever growing number of Thermopatch users You have acquired a machine which has been manufactured by Thermopatch with the greatest possible care We are confident that you will be enjoying the use of this machine for a long time Please take note of the contents of this manual to familiarize yourself with the workings and safety aspects of the machine This manual was written for the benefit of all users and technicians who install and maintain the machine You will find information on operating safety and maintenance as well as spare parts and supplies 4 O 4 Table of Contents _CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY II SPECIFICATIONS III GENERAL POINTS IV USE OF THE MACHINE NL 30 1 SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION 3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE RUNNING CYCLE V PRESS SETTING 1 TEMPERATURE SETTINGS PRESSING TIME a TEMPERATURE SETTING b TIME SETTING 2 BOARD PARA
8. ate 300 gt press ok to enter the offset temperature adjustment gt to change the offset gt press to change the value 8 gt press ok to enter the alarm end of cycle parameters gt 5 to change gt press to change the value C F gt press ok to change the temperature unit gt press to change gt press ok to confirm gt press Set up gt press Set up to exit Adr MODBUS gt press ok to view the communication address switch above electronics 13 t 4 O E 4 3 ADJUSTING LOWER PLATEN HEIGHT PRESSURE The pressure exercised by the upper platen heater can be changed to suit the user s needs It is also possible to leave a gap between the two plates by completely lowering the lower platen maximum gap in operating position 50 mm Locking knob Retaining hook Adjustment wheel a Unfasten the locking knob by turning it counter clockwise until the cold plate foot is free This procedure also makes it possible to remove the foot lower platen unit in order to assemble an accessory b To raise the lower platen and increase the pressure lift up the retaining hook and turn the adjustment wheel counter clockwise c To reduce the pressure turn clockwise d Fasten the locking knob to correctly position the lower platen and set the pressure adjustment 14 4 ADJUSTMENT
9. n indented spatula similar to the one used to lay tiles would suit perfectly f leave untouched overnight at room temperature with slight pressure and without heat Other parts Get in touch with your retailer to evaluate their change or their repair 3 MAINTENANCE The heat press NL 30 requires hardly any maintenance To ensure a good functioning follow the preventive notice indicated below Do not heat up objects which could deteriorate or even cut the silicone rubber or damage the teflon surface of the heating plate Every so often and when the plate is cold clean the machine with a clean cloth and white spirit When the heating plate is hot and unused keep it in open position EVERY DAY When cold clean the heating plate with a dry cloth or impregnated with spot remover EVERY MONTH Check the axis hinge and grease it ACCORDING TO THE USE Change the rubber every six months 4 O 4 18 t 4 O E 4 4 ERROR CODE LISTING SSH B RRH S DDD CCC FDC TRIAC TIME OUT HEAT SENSOR DEFECT High Low RESISTOR out of service High Low Overshoot 30 C of setpoint all out of 30 C of setpoint The limit switch is still active at the end of the cycle TRIAC defect Heating defect 19 ic 4 O E 4 5 POSSIBLE BREAKDOWNS ANY SERVICING INTERVENTION MUS
10. of the heating plate 230 V single phase Power supply earth 50 60 Hz Power Ampere Thermoregulator Accurate to Range of control to 250 C Timer Accurate to Range of control sec to 30 min Non contractual document according to the technical progress we reserve the right to modify the characteristics of our products Some of these specifications are mentioned on the company plaque that you will find on the machine Thermopatch bv Draaibrugweg 14 16 1332 AD Almere Hetherlands Tel 31 0 36 549 11 33 www thermopatch nl SFRIALNBR _ POWER ri w Volts 230 50 60 Year of prod 2010 in France 4 O 4 General Points Fixation screw upper platen keyboard Heater x4 On off switch power supply cable Counter plate magnet Fixation screw Electro K electronics cover x4 magnet a Upper platen Heater Pressure ai adjustment wheel ock kno height adjustment for lower platen This heat seal press has been designed to meet the European safety guidelines as stated in the statement of conformity Its design allows for an intensive production while maintaining total reliability IV Use of the machine NL 30 The NL 30 press was designed for the application of transfers of any quality in small and medium mass production This eq
11. operty Are the subject of an invoicing of deposit e Acredit of cancellation is activated as soon as the faulty parts are returned The return will have to occur ONE MONTH MAXIMUM after the intervention THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER The retail consumables such as fuses bulbs transformers joint flexible devices etc The supplies which are not our own manufacturing undergo the warranty of their manufacturer THE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY To replacements nor repairs which would result from normal wear and tear of apparatus and machines of deteriorations and accidents coming from negligence defect of monitoring and maintenance defective use or modifications without our written agreement In case of defaulting coming from the material supplied by the buyer or a design imposed by the latter To repairs which would result from deteriorations or accidents occurred during transport To operations of maintenance and adjustments inherent in the use of the machine and indicated in the maintenance manual such as adjustments of intermediaries screwing of piping etc do not enter the clauses of warranty For any technical information or spare parts orders please give the reference number of the machine as well as its serial number 4 O 4 4 O E 4 Specifications Weight running order Dimension
12. ransfer by using the keyboard See Chapter V PRESS SETTING 1 Unscrew the locking knob Set the pressure by turning the adjustment wheel which is placed beneath the lower platen After adjustment fasten the locking knob again See Chapter V PRESS SETTING 1 Position the garment to be marked on the lower plate Place the transfer sheet on top of the garment Swivel the head of the NL 30 in place and push down the heating plate with the handle When the NL 30 has closed the timer starts counting When the timer has run down the buzzer announces the imminent lifting of the plate The heating plate goes up in the open position automatically When the settings do not change start again from 5 onwards With a change of settings start the procedure from 2 onwards 11 Press Setting USE BY QUALIFIED STAFF ONLY 1 TEMPERATURE SETTINGS PRESSING TIME These parameters have to be programmed in electronic control card with the keyboard situated on the front the parameters will scroll on the display unit next to it a TEMPERATURE SETTING e Press on Temperature e Press on to decrease the indicated value or on to increase it e Press OK to validate your choice b TIME SETTING e Press on Time e Press on to decrease the indicated value or on to increase it e Press OK to validate your choice 2 BOARD PAR
13. tely down a small click should be heard Check the connections See messages displayed on the LCD screen and refer to the card manual p 19 Get in touch with your retailer The plate will not go down e The axles are too tight or jammed e Grease or loosen lightly The plate stays in lower position after pressing e The timer will not count down e See above 20 Thermopatch Since 1934
14. uipment was tested in our workshops to ensure a one year warranty against any manufacturing faults The adjustments electrical and mechanical executed by our technicians in the workshop as well as the security measures introduced on the machine should not be modified under any circumstance Conditionally Thermopatch B V will reject all responsibility for possible problems in relation to the mentioned machine Before starting any heat sealing operations we recommend careful reading of the safety instructions and directions for use 1 SAFETY THIS EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED FOR SINGLE USE ONLY USE BY QUALIFIED STAFF ONLY Internationals Symbols O ON AY HOT SURFACE OFF ELECTROCUTION DANGER Rok WARNING You will find most of these symbols on the machines Some important points for the safety of the staff Avoid touching the hot parts of the equipment while in use Do not put your hands between the plates once the equipment is activated During handling of the machine it has to be ensured that the operator does not take any risks regarding burning electrocution or otherwise Carry out a daily inspection of the machine before starting the production Make sure that nobody is around in the immediate vicinity of the machine before you start operating it When the machine malfunctions cut the power supply immediately Use this manual s chapter Service to establish the cause PEPE
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