User's manual
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3. Thermopatch 2 The safety thermostat has been activated Please contact our service department 3 The heating element is defective Please contact our service department The press time cannot be correctly set The electronics are defective Please contact our service department There is no signal at the end of the press time 1 The timer is defective Replace the timer with a new one 2 The electronics are defective Please contact our service department 15 NL 17 English Version 1 August 2002 4 4 1 4 2 4 3 Maintenance and settings Daily maintenance For good press results it is important to keep the press surfaces clean Therefore wipe the heat plate with a clean dry cloth before use when the plate is cold Also clean the rubber of the press shoe daily with a dry cloth Do not use solvents or other chemical substances to remove impurities Do not let buttons zips etc come between the plates In this way the silicone rubber will remain intact for a long time Periodic maintenance The grease nipple 53 on the explodid diagram in the rear of the base 52 needs to have a small amount of molybdenum grease pumped into it annually The rubber pad and the the upper plate must be cleaned once or several times daily Clean them with a clean and dry cloth when they have cooled down They must be absolutely smooth and clean Cleaning Clean the outside of the machine frequently with a clean moist clot
4. now show 2000 UP DOWN MODE Now press the MODE button this will save the set time and put the controller into the set temperature mode 2000 UP DOWN MODE Normal Display NL 17 English Version 1 August 2002 its normal operating condition Drawing 5 2 Control Unit 21 Appendix C Exploded Diagram amp Parts List Appendix C Exploded Diagram amp Parts List Rocker Switch ea Buzzer Part Of Led Controli _ 0221 Mains iniet Fiter AM 48 CastHandie 1 Danger Electrical Connection Label MP6549 BM19 G 5 Ln amp Ah Pivot Arm Pair BM19 K Lod Controller Unit 8M10 EJ en 5 2 6 Nut Thrust Bar a8 37 Jacking Plate __ 8M491 PTFE Pillar 207 icro Switch BM462 Spring Hook Heat Piate Spring ea External Circlip Rear Foot BM14 Drawing 5 3 Exploded Diagram amp Parts List 24 22 NL 17 English Version 1 August 2002 Appendix D Electrical Diagram een pea uo 215 349 v NLL Na uoneouqe4 uo pnis ont na CMS Na Jo 14 uo GdS Jennan NLL no anq 2 9dS INO IN e fomo M e dS NLL
5. NL 17 English Version 1 August 2002 Contents 1 Introduction NL 17 1 1 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 What did you receive Specifications of the Thermoseal NL 17 Safety Safety tips Conditions for guarantee and product liability 2 Installation 2 1 22 2 3 2 4 Transport instructions Installing the machine Electrical Requirements Adjusting the pressure 3 How to operate the NL 17 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 9 3 6 3 7 3 8 Starting with the NL 17 Working with Heat Seal Materials Material fusing Stopping the machine Pressing pad assembly Shutting down Fault diagnosis Hints tips and trouble shooting 4 Maintenance and settings 4 1 4 2 4 3 Daily maintenance Periodic maintenance Cleaning 5 Drawings and diagrams 6 Design change 7 Guarantee Appendix A General Layout Appendix B Control Unit Appendix C Appendix D Electrical Diagram Appendix E NL 17 English Version 1 August 2002 Exploded Diagram amp Parts List Controller Electrical Diagram 12 Error Bookmark not defined 12 12 13 13 16 16 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 1 1 Introduction NL 17 What did you receive The Thermoseal NL 17 has been packed in a cardboard box The following articles should have been delivered Thermoseal NL 17 heat seal machine User s Guide Power cord NL 17 English Version 1 August 2002 1 2 Illustration of the NL 17 TIME TEM
6. P CONTROL UNIT ON OFF SWITCH PRESSURE ADJUSTING KNOB TABLE AND PAD 1 3 Specifications of the Thermoseal NL 17 The Thermopatch NL 17 is a manually operated heat seal press suitable for transfer printing and material fusing It is ideal for medium volume production Specifications Specification European machine Power consumption Power supply Working temperature Machine height open Machine height closed Machine width Machine width loading Machine depth Machine depth loading Net weight Press pad dimensions Fuses Specification US machine Power consumption Power supply Working temperature Machine height open Machine height closed Machine width Machine width loading Machine depth Machine depth loading Net weight Press pad dimensions Fuses 2500 Watts 240 Volts AC 70 2350C 65 cms 35 cms 51 cms 94 cms 89 cms 110 cms 45 kg 38 x 51 cms 12 5A 1600 Watts 110 Volts AC 160 4550F 25 5 ins 14 ins 20 ins 37 ins 35 ins 41 ins 99 Ibs 15 x 20 ins 16A NL 17 English Version 1 August 2002 1 4 1 5 Safety The Thermoseal NL 17 has been equipped with various safety features to ensure safe operation Thermal cut out A thermal cut out on the heating element shuts off the power to the element if the temperature exceeds 235 C 15 C 455 27 F Time temperature controller A time temperature controller has a built in facilty giving error messages in the event of f
7. User s manual NL 17 6 Thermopatch NL 17 English Version 1 August 2002 Copyr ights 2002 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 NL 17 English Version 1 August 2002 Preface Dear user Welcome to the growing group of Thermopatch users The product you have purchased has been carefully 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 local Thermopatch establishment NL 17 English Version 1 August 2002 EC STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY As manufacturer the company Thermopatch bv Draaibrugweg 14 16 1332 AD ALMERE NETHERLANDS confirms that the heat seal machine NL 17 meets the requirements as stated in the EC directives for machine safety and health rules and is in accordance with the following requirements BS EN 292 1 1991 BS EN 292 2 1991 BS EN 60204 1 1991 BS EN 60529 1992 BS EN 418 1992 BS EN 1050 1997 E 55011 1998 EN 50081 1 1992 EN 50082 2 1995 BS 5304 1998 THERMOPATCH B V
8. a box If you have to transport the machine at any time it is recommended that you use a similar boc and packing methods Please let the machine cool down lower the handle to the locked position and remove the swing head handle Installing the machine Take the Thermoseal NL 17 out of the box and put the machine on a sturdy worktable near an earthed socket There must be sufficient space for the machine s head to swing to the right until it hits the built in stop Ensure that no items vulnerable to heat radiation are too close to the machine Electrical Requirements The Thermoseal NL 17 should be connected to the mains supply 240V AC or 110V AC by the mains cable provided and a suitable plug A qualified person should carry out this work Adjusting the pressure This press is fitted with a pressure adjusting unit which enables the heat plate assembly to be raised or lowered by use of a pressure adjustment knob located on the top of the machine 1 To increase pressure or to use thinner materials turn knob clockwise 2 decrease pressure or to raise the heat plate assembly to enable thicker materials to be used turn the adjustment knob anticlockwise NOTE DO NOT adjust the pressure when the machine is clamped shut CAUTION Never increase the pressure to the extent of requiring undue force to lower the toggle heat plate assembly into the lock position as this will place excessive stress on the press frame resul
9. aults with the element heating and control system Safety locking system A safety locking system is fitted so that a button needs to be operated before the actuating handle can be moved to lower or raise the heat plate Safety tips Our customer service has its own service engineers and if required maintenance is available This contract ensures prompt service in the event of machine failure together with additional periodic inspections The Thermopatch NL 17 meets the European Legislation standard Under normal conditions accidents are rare However listed below are some practical points to ensure your safety 1 Always switch off the current pull plug out of the socket when undertaking maintenance work or when cleaning the machine 2 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 3 Avoid contact with the press element 4 Do not remove the top cover unless qualified to do so touching internal parts is dangerous and may cause shock hazard 5 Protect the mains cable damage to the mains cable may cause fire or shock hazard When unplugging hold by the plug only and remove carefully Take care to ensure that the mains cable does not come into contact with the heat plate or moving parts of the mechanism during operation of the machine 6 Operating ambient temperature ra
10. display goes out for about 5 10 seconds press the MODE button You should now be able to set your temperature and time and use the press as normal Hints tips and trouble shooting Transfer printing Extra care should always be taken to ensure that transfer paper is placed print down onto the article as mistakes will result in the heat plate becoming soiled with ink and spoiling following work When transfer printing it may be found advantageous to cover the press pad with paper to prevent strike through of surplus ink particularly 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 is flat and making complete contact over the whole area of the heat plate See Pressing Pad details Ghosting double image of Transfer Prints CHECK 1 Material being used has been correctly heat set for transfer printing 2 Material being used does not shrink during printing process i e measure material before and after printing 3 Transfer paper does not move after printing process upon lift off of the heat plate 13 NL 17 English Version 1 August 2002 4 If possible use adhesive coated paper particularly to overcome fabric shrinkage 5
11. h This may convienently be carried out before starting when the machine is cool First unplug the machine 16 NL 17 English Version 1 August 2002 5 Drawings and diagrams In Appendiccs A B C D and E you find successively Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E General layout Control unit Operation Exploded diagram and parts list Electric diagram Controller Electrical diagram 17 NL 17 English Version 1 August 2002 6 Design change With the policy of constant 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 18 NL 17 English Version 1 August 2002 7 Guarantee This press is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship excluding pressing pad assembly for a period of 12 months from the date of supply Should in our opinion any part of this press be defective in materials or workmanship it will be replaced or repaired free of charge provided that the press has been installed and operated in the correct manner and not subjected to misuse This is excluding 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 installat
12. imes and replaced when showing signs of wear A worn pressing pad will always affect the quality of printing fusing Do not insert items into the machine which would tend to cut the pressing pad i e buttons pins press studs or zips Important note The pressing pad supplied with the machine is of the correct thickness Using a thicker pad may invalidate your warranty Shutting down To shut down the machine turn off the green illuminated rocker switch on the operator s left side of the machine head The handle should be in the up position 12 NL 17 English Version 1 August 2002 3 6 3 7 Fault diagnosis This machine had a built in fault diagnosis The display may show the following Heat fault If the element of the heat press or the thermal cut out go open circuit after approximately 20 minutes the display will show Heat fault If this display is seen contact your machine supplier immediately Probe fault If the probe goes open circuit the display will show Probe Fault immediately Contact your machine supplier as soon as possible CAL Fault If CAL appears in the controller display the controller will need to be recalibrated Please act as follows From cold Switch power on do not switch off until you have finished The temperature will rise to 200 C and the display will change from CAL to ADJ Leave the press for 10 15 minutes to settle When the dot on the
13. ion 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 warrant to be effective no return of machine or parts may be made without prior factory authorisation The manufacturer shall not be liable for any injury loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the use or the inability to use the product 19 NL 17 English Version 1 August 2002 Appendix A General Layout gONy 9NILSN AV 3 05539 ATONVH 5 AVH 545 ANIHOVIN Drawing 5 1 General Layout 20 NL 17 English Version 1 August 2002 Appendix B Control Unit Operation of Control Unit Setting Time and Temperature The head must always be in the up position before the controller is set 2000 UP DOWN MODE To set the Time Press the MODE button once OO UP DOWN MODE Use the UP amp DOWN buttons to set the desired time within the range 0 to 9mins 59 secs OOO UP DOWN MODE Use the UP amp DOWN buttons to set the desired temperature within the range 70 2350C 158 F 455 F Press the MODE button once this will save the temperature and return the controller into UP DOWN MODE WARNING DISCONNECT FROM MAINS BEFORE REMOVING THE COVER The display will
14. nge the operating ambient temperature range is 320F 1040F 0 350C and humidity of 20 80 This heat press is fitted with a thermal cut out to ensure that it cannot operate above 2350 150C 455 270F 7 CAUTION This machine gets hot whilst operating Take care not to touch any surfaces that are labelled Caution this plate is HOT 8 Machine operation only persons trained to do so should operate this machine t pull the plug out of the socket when undertaking maintenance work or when cleaning the machine 9 WARNING this apparatus must be earthed NL 17 English Version 1 August 2002 1 6 MACHINE FUSES type ultra rapid FF fuses 1 4 250 Vac max 12 5 amps 110 Vac max 16 amps Operating ambient temperature range the operating ambient temperature range is 320F 1040F 0 350C and humidity of 20 80 This heat press is fitted with a thermal cut out to ensure that it cannot operate above 2350 150C 455 270F Conditions for guarantee and product liability Thermopatch guarantees correct working of the machine and its components for twelve months excluding the cover on the upper plate the resilient pad of the lower Platen and the thermostat The guarantee period of the temperature sensor and heating element is only six months NL 17 English Version 1 August 2002 2 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 Installation Transport instructions The machine come to you in
15. ress for about 7 seconds The glue layer will return to its liquid state 2 Leave the garment on the plate and remove the label if necessary by means of a pair of blunt scissors or tweezers 3 Please take care the press plate is hot 4 Repeat this procedure if you cannot remove the label from the garment Material fusing When the press is to be used for the fusing of susible interlining heat bonding etc ascertain from the supplier of the material to be used the correct settings for time and temperature for the process Cat 120 170 250 F 340 F Timedwell settini 5 30 seconds The method of operation for fusing is the same as for transfer printing During the fusing operation it will be found to be advantageous to lay a piece of PTFE cover material the same size as the table over the article being fused This will act as an anti stick barrier to prevent strike through of any surplus adhesive fron the fusible materials adhering to the heat plate of the press Note It not advisible that this PTFE cover material be used when the press is being used for transfer printing Pressing pad assembly The pressing pad normally supplied with this machine is silicone rubber Alternatively a pad of foam with a Nomex cover may be supplied to special order The pressing pad must be maintained in good condition at all t
16. ting in permanent damage to the press Please refer to Appendix B showing the operation of the control unit NL 17 English Version 1 August 2002 3 3 1 3 2 How to operate the NL 17 Starting with the NL 17 Turn on the NL 17 The on off switch is situated on the left size of the swing head Set the machine controls as necessary See instructions for adjusting the pressure and the operation of the time temperature unit Working with Heat Seal Materials Transfer paper Ascertain from the supplier that the transfer paper and or the suppliers of the material that the material to be used is suitable and has been prepared for transfer printing Heat and time setting Obtain from the supplier of the transfer paper the recommended temperature time and pressure settings for the material to be worked on Approximate settings are usually within the following Heat setne temas 180 C 200 C 350 F 400 F Time dwell RER 10 30 seconds Operating the machine Wait until the set temperature has been reached signalled by the temperature on the controller display reaching the required figure Swing the head to the right using the handle on the left of the head Spread the material to be printed on the worktable removing all wrinkles Place the printing paper in the desired location and carefully swing the head back to the pressing position Start the sequence by pulling the bu
17. tton to unlock the handle from its vertical position This will activate the microswitch which starts the timer When the set time has elapsed the buzer sounds The handle is then unlocked and returned to the vertical position The head may then be swung aside for unloading and loading Labels emblems and transfers Confirm that the fabric does not have a finish or contain impurities If necessary wash the fabric or put the part where the label will be positioned under the press for a few seconds Use the following press times Label tapes Poly cotton 100 1 12 seconds Emblems Thermocrest 12 seconds Embroidered 20 seconds Transfers 12 seconds 5 seconds 11 NL 17 English Version 1 August 2002 3 3 3 4 3 5 Attention Some modern fabrics like terylene and various types of nylon cannot withstand the press temperature of 204 C If you cannot be sure of the result use a sample of the same fabric if possible to see the result Removing heat seal material Because Thermopatch materials must be wash resistant to all industrial washing processes it is not easy to remove heat seal material You can act as follows 1 Put the garments with the label to be removed under the p
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