User's manual
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1. A weighted noise level lt 70dB A Safety The Thermopatch NL 19 has been equipped with various safety features to ensure operator safety 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 F 27 F Time temperature controller The time temperature controller has a built in facility giving error messages in the event of faults with the element heating and control system Safety tips Our customer service department 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 19 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 and 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 base board or controller unless qualified to do so touching internal parts is dangerous and may cause shock hazard All electrical connections inside covers are live Never2. etc ascertain from the supplier of the material to be used the correct settings for time and temperature for the process Heat Geteste GENEE EE 120 170 C 250F 340 F Time dwell setting 212 caved evcenes ENEE Eed 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 3 4 Stopping the machine The machine can be stopped at any time by using the EMERGENCY STOP button on the top of the press This will automatically lower the worktable 3 5 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 times 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 13 NL 19 English Version 1 1 2004 Important
3. is produced in two versions nominally 240 Volt AC for the European market and nominally 110 Volt AC for the American market What did you receive The NL 19 has been shrink wrapped placed in a box and held in place with foam The following articles should have been delivered NL 19 complete with mains cable and plug NL 19 Users Handbook Any extra items ordered If there is any damage or any article is missing please contact your supplier immediately NL 19 English Version 1 1 2004 1 2 Illustration of the NL 19 MACHINE OPERATING HANDLE TIME TEMP CONTROL UNIT ON OFF SWITCH NL 19 1 3 Specifications of the NL 19 The NL 19 is a manually operated heat press for printing caps and similar small items Specification European machine Power consumption 500 Watt Power supply 240 Volts AC Compressed air supply 7 bar max Compressed air consumption 60 litres min Working temperature 70 235 C Machine height open 80 cms Machine height closed 43 cms Machine width 28 cms Machine depth 52 cms Net weight 14 5 kg Press pad dimensions 15 x 9 cms Fuses 3 5A A weighted noise level lt 70dB A NL 19 English Version 1 1 2004 1 4 1 5 Specification USA machine Power consumption 500 Watts Power supply 110 Volts AC Working temperature 160 455 F Machine height open 31 ins Machine height closed 17 ins Machine width 11 ins Machine depth 21 ins Net weight 32 Ibs Press pad dimensions 6 x 3 6 ins Fuses 7A
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5. recommended to pack it in a similar way in the same box Please let the press first cool down and lower the handle to the locked position Installing the machine Take the Thermoseal NL 19 out of the box and put the machine on a worktable near an earthed socket Ensure that there is sufficient free space around the machine Also ensure that there are no items near the machine which are sensitive to heat radiation Electrical Requirements The Thermoseal NL 19 should be connected to the mains supply nominally 240V AC electricity grid 220V or 110V alternating current Use the machine s power cable to provide current The NL 19 is an earthed machine Ensure that the supply rating on the machine specification plate corresponds with your local supply and that the correct plug is fitted Mains lead The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Greensand Delen genee Earth EE Neutral As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol coloured green or green and yellow The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal
6. 3 Maintenance and settings Daily maintenance For good press results it is important to keep the press surfaces clean Therefore clean the coating of the upper plate with a clean dry cloth Do not touch the heating element 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 Put a few drops of oil on the various pivot pins and the pressure adjusting screw every three months The lower press pad should be replaced regularly Cleaning Clean the outside of the machine regularly with a clean moist cloth This may conveniently be carried out before starting when the machine is cool First unplug the machine 16 NL 19 English Version 1 1 2004 5 Drawings and diagrams In Appendices A B C D and E you find successively Appendix A General Layout Appendix B Control unit Operation Appendix C Exploded diagram and parts list Appendix D Electric diagram Appendix E Controller Electrical Diagram 17 NL 19 English Version 1 1 2004 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 no
7. C STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY 1 Introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 What did you receive Illustration of the NL 19 Specifications of the NL 19 Safety Safety tips Conditions for guarantee and product liability 2 Installation 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 Transport instructions Installing the machine Electrical Requirements Adjusting the pressure 3 How to operate the NL 19 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 8 Starting with the NL 19 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 Exploded Diagram amp Parts List Appendix D Electrical Diagram Appendix E Controller Electrical Diagram NL 19 English Version 1 1 2004 Vo G A AJ Ch Ex 10 10 10 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 16 16 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 1 1 Introduction The NL 19 is a manually operated heat press for printing caps and similar small items It features a simple robust mechanism and electronic control of operating temperature and dwell time for accuracy and ease of operation The work area of the NL 19 is 15 x 9 cms 6 x 3 6 ins The NL 19
8. EVER TOGGLE PIN SPA19015 CAP PRESS BODY CASTING SPA19016 TENSION ARM SPRING SPA19017 ARM SPRING SPA19018 BASE BOARD SPA19019 PROBE SPA19020 PROTECTOR PLATE SPA19021 ELEMENT 240V x 500W SPA19022 CONTROLLER SPA19023 STRAIN RELIEF GLAND SPA19024 RUBBER FEET SPA19025 FUSE HOLDER SPA19026 3 15 AMP FUSE SPA19027 THERMAL CUTOUT SPA19028 HAND WHEEL SPA19029 MAINS INLET FILTER SPA19030 KNURLED KNOB SPA19031 HANDLE SPA19032 FEMALE MOULD SPA19033 MALE MOULD SPA19034 CLAMP PLATE SPA19035 CIRCLIP SPA19036 SPRING HOOKS SPA19037 SILICONE PAD SPA19038 at fer ofa ee a a aa all Ml as fa ro afro alaala alaaa SPA19039 Appendix Ill Drawing 5 3 Exploded Diagram amp Parts List NL 19 English Version 1 1 2004 22 Appendix D Electrical Diagram G obed uo euougautede s Juajeainba AQ 104 AQP ae JaMod usual pue Hune aen au NLL NLL N NLL ve ON SE Tir HE Z a m Q eo Ben Sds n eanan DL 9dS INO eu DL E Eds u egnan NLL T Zd9S Ul aar ALL SCC yun Gipngieduet eu LL a Ng ng ON einem M jeueUL Hes 3 9AD
9. User s manual NL 19 Ze Thermopatch Copyrights 2004 2004 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 19 English Version 1 1 2004 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 19 English Version 1 1 2004 EC STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY As manufacturer the company Thermopatch bv Draaibrugweg 14 16 1332 AD ALMERE NETHERLANDS confirms that the heat seal machine NL 19 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 NL 19 English Version 1 1 2004 Contents E
10. en replacing the it is very important that adhesive residue is removed from the heating element To do this it is necessary to heat up the machine scrape off the glue remains by using a blunt pair of scissors or a blunt filling knife Try to minimise the scratching After this is done degrease the heating element and apply the selfadhesive Glue layer and or transfer ink runs 1 Press time too long Decrease the time in steps of 2 seconds and try again 2 Temperature too high Check with Thermolabels and decrease the temperature if necessary Machine failures Press does not warm up indicator does not light up 1 The machine is not connected to the electricity grid Put the plug of the power cable in an earthed socket and switch the machine on 2 The machine is not connected Set the switch at the back of the machine to the correct position Press does not warm up 1 The sensor is defective Please contact 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 19 English Version 1 1 2004 4 4 1 4 2 4
11. note The pressing pad supplied with the machine is of the correct thickness Using a thicker pad may invalidate your warranty 3 6 Shutting down To shut down the machine turn off the green illuminated rocker switch to the right side of the controller The handle should be in the up position 3 7 Fault diagnosis 3 8 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 Switch off the machine and contact your supplier for an instruction sheet CAUTION In all fault conditions swich off the power to the machine and unplug the machine from the electrical supply before contacting your machine supplier Hints tips and trouble shooting Transfer printing 1 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 2 When transfer printing it may be found advantageous to cover the press
12. off switch is to the right of the controller 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 SEttin i eege Eeer EE ged ag 180 C 200 C 350 F 400 F Time dwell setting ii cc cicccccsccccsccsnsicussues cevcentssandestcvcancecdntthecteccetecneagencess 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 Spread the material to be printed on the worktable removing all wrinkles Place the label on the desired location and lower the press head Start the sequence by pulling the button 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 C
13. onfirm 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 and 100 polyester seeeessesseestcessesctecsceeeeceeceessesaeeesseeatees 12 seconds Emblems Thermocrest Topline 12 seconds Embroidered teste ven geess evGed again oie olla aaa 20 seconds 12 NL 19 English Version 1 1 2004 c Transfers Anati E gt EE ETNEA T 12 seconds Thermomark transfers on paper 5 seconds 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 5 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 3 Put the garments with the label to be removed under the press for about 7 seconds The glue layer will return to its liquid state 4 Leave the garment on the plate and remove the label if necessary by means of a pair of blunt scissors or tweezers 5 Please take care the press plate is hot 6 Repeat this procedure if you cannot remove the label from the garment 3 3 Material fusing When the press is to be used for the fusing of susible interlining heat bonding
14. operate the press with any covers and or guards removed 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 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 WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED 7 CAUTION The machine gets hot whilst operating Take care not to touch any suyrfaces that are labelled Caution this plate is HOT NL 19 English Version 1 1 2004 Operating ambient temperature range the operating ambient temperature range is 32 F 104 F 0 35 C and humidity of 20 80 This heat press is fitted with a thermal cut out to ensure that it cannot operate above 235 15 C 455 27 F Machine fuses type ultra rapid FF fuses 14 250 Vac max 3 15 amps 110 Vac max 7 amps 1 6 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 19 English Version 1 1 2004 Ze 2 1 2 2 2 3 Installation Transport instructions The machine comes to you in a box If you have to replace the machine at a later time it is
15. 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 14 NL 19 English Version 1 1 2004 3 Transfer paper does not move after printing process upon lift off of the heat plate 4 If possible use adhesive coated paper particularly to overcome fabric shrinkage 5 By pre shrinking of material in press before transfer printing Inferior press results Insufficient adhesion of the glue layer 1 Press time too short Increase the time in steps of 2 seconds and try again 2 Temperature too low Check with Thermolabels and increase the temperature if necessary 3 Press pad of the lower plate is worn out Install a new pad 4 The coating of the press element is impure or worn out Clean with a damp cloth and replace it if necessary Wh
16. t always be in the up position before the controller is set OO DOWN MODE To set the Time Press the MODE button once The display will now show OO O UP DOWN MODE UP DOWN MODE Use the UP amp DOWN buttons to set the desired time within the range 0 to 9mins 59 secs Now press the MODE button this will save the set time and put the controller into the set temperature mode O O O0 UP DOWN MODE DOWN MODE Use the UP amp DOWN buttons Press the MODE button once this will save to set the desired temperature within the range 70 2350C 158 F 455 F the temperature and return the controller into its normal operating condition Drawing 5 2 Control Unit 21 NL 19 English Version 1 1 2004 Appendix C Exploded Diagram amp Parts List 5 3 Exploded Diagram and Parts List No Part Description MALE MOULD SUPPORT SPA19001 TENSION ARM SPA19002 TENSION ARM AXLE SPA19003 TOGGLE PIVOT PIN SPA19004 ARM PIVOT PIN SPA19005 MICRO SWITCH SPA19006 INSULATION COVER SPA19007 SPA19008 SPA19009 LEVER HANDLE SPA19010 TOGGLE SIDE PLATES SPA19011 LEVER SIDE PLATES SPA19012 PIVOT BUSH SPA19013 ARM TOGGLE PIN SPA19014 L
17. t be in accordance with this manual 18 NL 19 English Version 1 1 2004 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 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 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 19 English Version 1 1 2004 Appendix A General Layout MACHINE OPERATING HANDLE ON OFF SWITCH BUTTON Drawing 5 1 General Layout 20 NL 19 English Version 1 1 2004 Appendix B Control Unit Operation of Control Unit Setting Time and Temperature The head mus
18. which is marked with the letter L or coloured red NOTE Replacement of the mains cable must be done by a competent service engineer Heating element The heating element fitted to this press is rated at 500 Watts Never connect to any outlet or power supply having a different voltage frequency from that on the machine data plate 10 NL 19 English Version 1 1 2004 2 4 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 To 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 resulting in permanent damage to the press 11 NL 19 English Version 1 1 2004 3 3 1 3 2 How to operate the NL 19 Starting with the NL 19 Starting Plug into your supply outlet and switch supply on Please ensure the mains plug is easily accessible to the operator so that in the event of a fault the machine can be unplugged On off Turn on the NL 19 the on
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