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- Page 1 Beta Cap/ Pocket Combo Operators Handbook ©2015 a.adkins and sons limited. all rights reserved...
- Page 2 ©2013, A. Adkins & Sons Limited, High Cross, Lancaster Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without the prior written permission of A. Adkins & Sons Limited. Adkins Beta Cap/ Pocket Combo Press is a registered trademark of A.
- Page 3 Preface Dear User Welcome to the growing group of Beta Cap/ Pocket Combo 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 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Beta Cap/ Pocket Combo Press What did you receive? Specifications of the Beta Cap/ Pocket Combo Press Safety Safety tips Installation Transport instructions Installing the machine Electrical requirements Adjusting the pressure Adjusting the time and temperature How to operate the Beta Cap/ Pocket... -
Page 5: Introduction Beta Cap/ Pocket Combo
The work area of the Beta Cap/ Pocket Combo Press in Cap configuration is 15 x 9 cm (6 x 3.6 in). The maximum work area of the Beta Cap/ Pocket Combo Press in Pocket configuration is 13 x 10 cm (5.12 x 4 in). -
Page 6: What Did You Receive
The following articles should have been delivered: Beta Cap/ Pocket Combo Press complete with mains cable and plug Beta Cap/ Pocket Combo Press Users’ Handbook ... -
Page 7: Specifications Of The Beta Cap/ Pocket Combo Press
The Beta Cap/ Pocket Combo Press is a manually operated heat press for transfer printing and material fusing. It is ideal for medium volume production. The work area of the Beta Cap/ Pocket Combo Press Cap attachment is 15 x 9 cm (6 x 3.6 in). Specification... - Page 8 Specifications (cont.) The maximum work area of the Beta Cap/ Pocket Combo Press Pocket attachment is 13 x 10 cm (5.12 x 4 in). Specification European Machine (Beta Pocket attachment) Power consumption 500 Watts Power supply 230-240 Volts AC Working temperature...
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Page 9: Safety
Safety Tips If required, our customer service team can arrange maintenance service. The Beta Cap/ Pocket Combo Press meets the European Legislation standard. Under normal conditions accidents are rare. However listed below are some practical points to ensure your safety. -
Page 10: Machine Operation
Safety Tips (cont.) When fitting the tables, unscrew the nut under the table and remove, fit the required table (Cap or Pocket) and tighten securely, making sure that the heating element fits correctly over the pressing pad so as not to cause any undue wear. - Page 11 These may include air extraction and / or masks for personnel. Please refer to page 17 for an illustration of the Beta Cap/ Pocket Combo Press machine. Page 7...
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Page 12: Installation
2.2.4 If necessary attach machine to base. Electrical requirements The Beta Cap/ Pocket Combo Press should be connected to the mains supply, (nominally 230VAC for the European Market, or 110VAC for America) by the mains cable provided and a suitable plug. -
Page 13: Adjusting The Pressure
Electrical requirements (cont.) 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, (Neutral connector). -
Page 14: Adjusting The Time And Temperature
Adjusting the pressure (cont.) 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. -
Page 15: How To Operate The Beta Cap/ Pocket
3.1.2 Turn on the Beta Cap/ Pocket Combo Press; the on/off switch is to the right of the controller. Set the machine controls as necessary. See instructions for adjusting the pressure, page 9, and the operation of the time temperature unit, page 18. - Page 16 Working with Heat Transfer Materials (cont.) Approximate settings may be as follows:- 3.2.1 Transfer Marking C (392 F) - Heat setting 3 to 5 seconds - Time dwell setting NOTE: Transfer marking is usually for the marking of materials for identification purposes and should not be confused with the transfer printing, as mentioned in the next section.
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Page 17: Pressing Pad Assembly
Working with Heat Transfer Materials (cont.) 3.2.11 For safety reasons, it is necessary to push the handle into the locked position after it is lifted. This will ensure against the accidental lowering of the heat platen handle. Pressing Pad Assembly The pressing pads normally supplied with this machine are silicone rubber. -
Page 18: Hints And Tips
Fault Diagnosis (cont.) “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 switch off the power to the machine and unplug the machine from the electrical supply before contacting your machine supplier. -
Page 19: Maintenance Of The Machine
4. Maintenance of the Machine Daily Maintenance For good press results it is important to keep the press surfaces clean. Wipe the surface of the heat plate with a dry non-abrasive cloth before use when the plate is cold. When heat plates are hot and not in use, keep open position away from the silicone pad. -
Page 20: Machine Drawings And Diagrams
Machine Drawings Diagrams On the following pages are the schematic diagrams for the Beta Cap/ Pocket Combo Press machine. General Layout……………………………. Page 17 Control Unit – Operation………………… Page 18 Exploded Diagram and Parts List (Cap attachment)…………………………. Page 19 Exploded Diagram and Parts List (Pocket attachment)………………………. -
Page 21: General Layout
5.1 General Layout MACHINE OPERATING HANDLE PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT HEATING ELEMENT TIME/ TEMP. CONTROLLER ON/ OFF SWITCH MOULD ASSEMBLY FOR CAP MAINS LEAD SOCKET Page 17... -
Page 22: Control Unit Operation
5.2 Operation Of Control Unit, Setting Time and Temperature (The head must always be in the up position before the controller is set) Setting Temperature Switch Press; Display 'TEMP' indicator will light up. TEMP TEMP Press 'MODE' button to select 'SET' TIME TIME on indicator. -
Page 23: Exploded Diagram And Parts List (Cap Attachment)
5.3 Exploded Diagram and Parts List (with Cap Attachment) ITEM DESCRIPTION QU. PIN No. BASE NCC34 RUBBER FEET SWC33 DOWELS NCC74 BASE BOARD NCC37 MICRO SWITCH BMC462 MICRO SWITCH BRACKET NCC31 BUZZER BUZ1 OVERLAY FACIA SWC101 FRONT BOARD BMC332/A FILTER FUSE UNIT BMPC16 3.15A FUSE SWC51... -
Page 24: Exploded Diagram And Parts List (Pocket Attachment)
5.4 Exploded Diagram and Parts List (with Pocket Attachment) ITEM DESCRIPTION QU. PIN No. BASE NCC34 RUBBER FEET SWC33 DOWELS NCC74 BASE BOARD NCC37 MICRO SWITCH BMC462 MICRO SWITCH BRACKET NCC31 BUZZER BUZ1 OVERLAY FACIA SWC101 FILTER FUSE UNIT BMPC16 FRONT BOARD BMC332/A 3.15A FUSE... -
Page 25: Machine - Electrical Diagram 230 Vac
5.5 Electrical Diagram 230 VAC Page 21... -
Page 26: Machine - Electrical Diagram 110 Vac
5.6 Electrical Diagram 110 VAC Page 22... -
Page 27: Controller - Electrical Diagram
5.7 Controller Electrical Diagram Page 23... -
Page 28: 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 29: Guarantee
The seller disclaims any implied warranty of merchantability and/or any implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose; the buyer agrees that the goods are sold “as is”. A. Adkins & Sons Limited not warrant that the functions of the press will meet the customer’s requirements or expectations. -
Page 30: Declaration Of Conformity
BS EN ISO 61000-6-2:2005 - EMC Immunity. Manufacturer's Name: A. Adkins & Sons Limited Manufacturer's Address: High Cross, 18 Lancaster Road, Hinckley, Leicester, LE10 0AW, United Kingdom. Beta Cap/ Pocket Combo Heat Press Type of Equipment: RoHS Standards Compliance: COMPLIANT ..................
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