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- Page 1 Studio Versa Operators Handbook ©2015 a.adkins and sons limited. all rights reserved...
- Page 2 Preface Dear User Welcome to the growing group of Studio Versa Press users. The product you have purchased has been carefully designed and manufactured to ensure that you, the user, will gain the maximum benefit. All A. Adkins & Sons Limited products are specifically designed to ensure ease of use with particular attention to safety requirements.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation Transport instructions Installing the machine Electrical requirements Adjusting the pressure How to operate the Studio Versa Press Starting with the Studio Versa Press Working with heat transfer materials Standard T-shirt attachment removal/refitting Optional Cap attachment removal/refitting Optional Plate attachment removal/refitting... -
Page 4: Introduction Studio Versa Press
1. Introduction Studio Versa Press The Studio Versa Press has been designed for flexibility and ease of operation, with the standard configuration setup for T-shirts and optional configurations also available for Caps, Mugs and Plates for an additional charge. This simple robust machine is powered by a microprocessor for control of both heat and dwell accuracy and ease of operation requiring minimal operating space. -
Page 5: Specifications Of The Studio Versa Press
Specifications of the Studio Versa Press The Studio Versa Press is a manually operated heat press for transfer printing. It is ideal for small/ medium volume production. The work area of the Studio Versa Press is 60 x 80 cm. Specifications European Machine... -
Page 6: Safety
Our customer service department has its own service engineers and, if required, maintenance and advice is available. The Studio Versa Press meets the European Legislation standard. Under normal conditions accidents are rare, however listed below are some practical points to ensure your safety. - Page 7 These may include air extraction and/or masks for personnel. Please refer to Page 20 for an illustration of the Studio Versa Press machine. Page 4...
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Page 8: Installation
Attach heat plate power lead and plug to control box socket. (See Technical Support leaflet supplied with press). Electrical requirements The Studio Versa Press should be connected to the mains supply, (nominally 230V AC for the European Market), by the mains cable provided and a suitable plug. -
Page 9: Adjusting The Pressure
Electrical requirements (Cont.) Green and Yellow: EARTH Blue: NEUTRAL Brown: LIVE 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. -
Page 10: How To Operate The Studio Versa Press
3.1.2 Turn on the Studio Versa Press; the on/off rocker switch is on the back of the machine cover and illuminates when “on”. Set the machine controls as necessary. See instructions for adjusting the pressure 2.4, and the operation of the time... -
Page 11: Working With Heat Transfer Materials
Working with Heat Transfer Materials (cont.) e) When the pressing cycle is completed and the buzzer sounds press the timer button again to silence the buzzer, then release the handle and raise the heat plate. Carefully remove the substrate from the pressing pad (it will be very hot). - Page 12 Working with Heat Transfer Materials (cont.) Please refer to transfer printer’s instructions, as in some cases it is recommended you place mug in bowl of cold water before removing transfer paper. Page 9...
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Page 13: Standard T-Shirt Attachment Removal/Refitting
3.3 Standard T-shirt attachment removal/refitting 1. Loosen the two table retaining bolts with a 13mm 3. Slide off the heat plate from retaining bracket. spanner. 2. Detach the 4-pin plug from the control box (see arrow). 4. Remove the four wing nuts and washers securing 5. -
Page 14: Optional Cap Attachment Removal/Refitting
3.4 Optional Cap attachment removal/refitting 1. Loosen the two table retaining bolts with a 13mm 3. Slide off the heat plate from retaining bracket. spanner. 2. Detach the 4-pin plug from the control box (see arrow). 4. Unscrew four wing nuts on bottom table supports. 5. - Page 15 Optional Cap attachment removal/refitting (cont.) 6. Slide heat plate into table bracket taking care to 7. Secure heat plate with two wing nuts and washers arrange the 4-pin plug to the rear. included and attach the 4-pin plug to the control box.
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Page 16: Optional Plate Attachment Removal/Refitting
3.5 Optional Plate attachment removal/refitting 1. Loosen the two table retaining bolts with a 13 mm 3. Slide off the heat plate from retaining bracket. spanner. 2. Detach the 4-pin plug from the control box (see arrow). 4. Slide plate table into table bracket taking care to 5. -
Page 17: Optional Mug Attachment Removal/Refitting
3.6 Optional Mug attachment removal/refitting 1. Loosen the two table retaining bolts with a 13mm 3. Slide off the heat plate from retaining bracket. spanner. 2. Detach the 4-pin plug from the control box (see arrow). 4. Unscrew four wing nuts on bottom table supports. 5. - Page 18 Optional Mug attachment removal/refitting (cont.) 6. Undo top locking nut and remove top bracket with 7. Thread the metal tensioning strap into the toggle a 17 mm spanner. slide and lock with a 17 mm spanner. 8. Slide the element into the tensioning strap, taking 9.
- Page 19 Optional Mug attachment removal/refitting (cont.) 11. Secure the heater band with two wing nuts and washers. 12. Installation is a reversal of removal. Page 16...
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Page 20: Heater Pad Assembly
Heater Pad Assembly The heater pads fitted to this machine are faced with silicone rubber and a piece of P.T.F.E. sheet, to prevent ‘strike-through’ of surplus ink back onto the heater element. The pressing surfaces must be maintained in good condition at all times. A worn pressing surface will always affect the quality of printing. -
Page 21: Maintenance Of The Machine
4. Maintenance of the Machine Periodic Maintenance CHECK that the heating elements are clean. Put a few drops of oil onto the various pivot pins and the pressure adjusting screw every three months. Cleaning Clean the outside of the machine frequently with a clean, moist cloth. This may conveniently be carried out before starting when the machine is cool. -
Page 22: Machine Drawings And Diagrams
Machine Drawings Diagrams On the following pages are the schematic diagrams for the Studio Versa Press. General Layout……………………………... Page 20 Operation of Control Unit…………………. Page 21 Exploded Diagram and Parts List………… Page 22 Electrical Diagram……...………………….. Page 23 Page 19... -
Page 23: General Layout Of The Studio Versa Press
5.1 General Layout of the Studio Versa Press Machine Operating Handle Timer Activation Button Time/Temp Pressure Control Unit Adjusting Knob T-Shirt Heat Plate (Standard) T-Shirt Pressing Pad (Standard) Standard Mug Pressing Pad (Optional) Machine Clamp Bracket Large Mug Small Plate... -
Page 24: Operation Of The Control Unit
5.2 Operation of Control Unit, setting temperature and time Setting Temperature Switch on machine. Press 'SELECT' button to select 'Setting Temp' on LH indicator. Use the 'up and down' arrow buttons to set the required temperature. Press 'SELECT' button to select 'Current Temp' on LH indicator. -
Page 25: Exploded Diagram And Parts List
5.3 Exploded Diagram and Parts List No. Description Qty. Part No. Pressure adjust knob ASC7 Pressure screw SVP2 6202ZZ bearing SVP3 Fabricated arm SVP4 Frame SVP5 Controller mounting panel SVP6 Plastic housing ASM19 Control box SVP8 Operating handle SVP9 10 Heat plate mount (upper) SVP10 11 Pressure spring SVP11... -
Page 26: Electrical Diagram
5.4 Electrical Diagram Page 23... -
Page 27: Design Change
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. Page 24... -
Page 28: Guarantee (Limited Warranty)
“as is”. A. Adkins & Sons Limited does not warrant that the functions of the press will meet the customer’s requirements or expectations. -
Page 29: Declaration Of Conformity
A. ADKINS & SONS LIMITED DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directives: Machinery, Low Votage. E.M.C. Standards to which Conformity is BS EN ISO 12100-1:2003+A1:2009 - Safety of machinery: Basic Technology. Declared: BS EN ISO 12100-2:2003 - Safety of machinery: Principles of Design.
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