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NL-33 ATTENTION! These instructions must be made available to all persons involved in the assembly, commissioning, operation, maintenance and repair of this product Eng V1.0 JUN 2018 translation from NL V1.0 June 2018...
NL-33. The goal is to familiarize you with the operation, to provide for safe working instructions and guidelines for maintenance. ATTENTION! In order to make safe and optimal use of the NL-33 it is important to take notice of - and understand the contents of this manual.
4.2.4 Error messages on screen: 4.3 Adjusting the setting for the automatic arm swing 5. Overview of safety measures and warnings 5.1 Safety 6. Technical specifications 6.1 Specifications of the NL-33 7. Transport and storage 7.1 Transport 7.2 Storage 8. Maintenance 9.
Manual including the CE declaration, on CD-ROM 1.2 Warranty and product liability conditions Thermopatch points to its warranty and product liability conditions as laid down in our terms and conditions. These can be obtained from your Thermopatch supplier. 2. Intended use The NL-33 heat seal machine is practical and universally applicable.
Lift the machine onto the work table by means of the tongs that are mounted. 2. Electrical installation (1) Take the NL-33 out of the box and place the machine on a stable work table in the vicinity of a grounded socket. The NL-33 is connected to the power supply (230 V alternating current) with the supplied mains cable.
4. Operating Instructions 4.1 Operating the NL-33 • Switch on the press by pressing the power switch located at the rear. • Set the desired temperature according to the chosen type of transfer • Set the desired time according to the chosen type of transfer •...
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Touchscreen Pressure adjustment knob Manometer Emergency Stop button Date and Presets Heat indicator time Actual temperature Timer left Timer right resettable counter increase setting, decrease setting, open next menu, open next menu, browse presets browse presets Key for menu settings...
4.2.2 Settings by means of the touch screen a) Presets This menu contains 9 stored operating programs; for each of these 5 presets can be added by entering the required parameters. The operating programs must be suited for the chosen application.
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Internal menu Counters code Error log Previous screen The sleeping mode keeps the machine temperature to a certain level for a certain amount of time. d) Machine settings Temperature in sleeping mode Internal menu code Start sleeping mode End sleeping mode e) User comfort settings Switch on mem-...
f) Energy saving mode °C -°F Buzzer on - off Set machine temperature range The energy saving mode lowers the machine temperature to the set temperature after the set time for that expires. 4.2.3 Full automatic mode Temperature On - off Time...
The NL-33 has 3 optional operation modes: • Operation through a pedal By pressing the foot switch, the press head will move to the other platen and will execute the set press cycle there. Single work station • By pressing the foot switch the press head will move to the other platen en return back to its position after finishing the press cycle.
The NL-33 is equipped with all mandatory safety requirements that apply according to the European guidelines for machine safety. The safety frame The heating element of the NL-33 is shielded with a safety rack. This is to prevent the risk of pinching during heat sealing. The emergency stop button As required in the guidelines for machines, the machine is provided with an emergency stop button.Press in case of emergency!
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ATTENTION! Make sure you are informed about the contents of this manual before starting to work with the NL-33. This ensures an optimal and safe use of the machine. ATTENTION! Always turn the power off (unplug it) when you need to carry out maintenance work or when cleaning the machine.
6. Technical specifications 6.1 Specifications of the NL-33 Energy consumption 3200 Watt Connection voltage 220-240 Volt 50/60 Hz Temperature adjustable up to max: 255°C (+/- 1%) Height (open) 713 mm Width 1071 mm Diepte (met aansluitingen) 1005 mm Net weight...
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6.2 Overview Pressure Touchscreen setting Emergency Manometer stop button Pedal Plug and fuse box Air pressure inlet Connector Hood + electronic and air filter heating platen board Autoswing cilinder Heating platen with safety frame 2x exchangeable under platens with silicone rubber cush- ions...
When the machine has to be moved, Thermopatch recommends to use the original packaging. 7.2 Storage If the machine has to be stored, Thermopatch recommends to use the original packaging. The machine must be stored off the ground, preferably on a pallet in dry conditions.
Repeat the process regularly as often as neces- sary. Damaged or soiled Teflon protection should be replaced. These are available from your Thermopatch supplier. Rubber cushion: Clean the still warm rubber plate with a clean, lint-free cloth. Clean it as often as necessary.
9. Technical annexes (English) 9.1 Spare Parts Reference Description Quantity ELECTRICAL PARTS CAR-CO2 CONTROL BOARD SPA27-005 MICA HEATING ELEMENT 400x500 2500W SPA3X-024 TEMPERATURE PROBE SPA3X-003 FUSE 5 x 20 mm T 16 A 250 V PNEUMATIC PARTS VER-SM29 CYLINDER Ø100 C50 FIL-013 AIR FILTER ELE-SM3...
9.3 Drawings with parts Press Cylinder Press function solenoid valve Safety sensors Cylinder stop Filter Swing controller Power inlet and fuse box Air supply connec- tion Control board Press cylinder Magnetic sensor UPPER travel limit Magnetic sensor LOWER travel limit...
10. End of life Choose to dispose of the machine responsibly when it has reached its end of life. Electrical machinery, accessories and packaging should be recycled as much as possible in an environmentally responsible manner. - Dismantle the machine groups: steel parts / pneumatic components / electrical compo- nents - These can be separated and returned for recycling.
Thermopatch B.V. Draaibrugweg 14 1332 Almere Netherlands Declare under our own responsability that the heat sealing ma- chine: Thermopatch NL-33, which this declaration refers to, is in accordance with the condi- tions of the following Directive(s): 2014/30/EU (emc directive) 2006/42/EG...
Using sealing pads of any format other than the standard supplied with the machine may render the CE declaration invalid. Thermopatch accepts no responsibility for any damage or injury that may result from pos- sible non-conformity. Choosing an alternative configuration other than the standard is at the customer’s own...
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F +1 315 445-8046 sales@thermopatch.com Thermopatch European Headquarters The Netherlands T +31 36 549 11 11 F +31 36 532 03 98 sales@thermopatch.nl Thermopatch Australia Pty Ltd Australia T +61 395325722 F +386 2 80 55 232 marktpatchaust@bigpond.com.au Thermopatch Canada Inc Canada...
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