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HEAT PRESS TECHNOLOGY
Operators Handbook
All products within the ADKINS range are labelled with CE marking and are manufactured and tested to comply with EC safety regulations.
All products within the ADKINS range are labelled with CE marking and are manufactured and tested to comply with EC safety regulations.
Rev C - 03/12/18
Rev C - 03/12/18
©2018 A. Adkins & Sons Ltd. All rights reserved. E&OE. V1.0.
©2018 A. Adkins & Sons Ltd. All rights reserved. E&OE. V1.0.
OMEGA SERIES 750

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  • Page 1 Rev C - 03/12/18 All products within the ADKINS range are labelled with CE marking and are manufactured and tested to comply with EC safety regulations. All products within the ADKINS range are labelled with CE marking and are manufactured and tested to comply with EC safety regulations.
  • Page 2 All A. Adkins & Sons 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,...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Omega Series 750 Press What did you receive? Specifications of the Omega Series 750 Press Safety Safety tips Installation Transport instructions Installing the machine Electrical requirements Pneumatic requirements Adjusting the pressure How to operate the Omega Series 750 Press Starting with the Omega Series 750 Press Working with heat transfer materials...
  • Page 4: Introduction Omega Series 750 Press

    1. Introduction Omega Series 750 Press The Omega Series 750 Press is a pneumatically operated heat press for transfer printing and material fusing. It is ideal for high volume production with low operator fatigue. The work area of the Omega Series 750 Press is 80 cm x 100 cm (31.5 in x 39 in) but machines may have, to special order, optional smaller sized interchangeable worktables of any size and various shapes within this table size.
  • Page 5: What Did You Receive

    What did you receive? The Omega Series 750 Press has been a placed in a shipping crate, and is held in place with bolts, for safe transportation. The following articles should have been delivered:  Omega Series 750 Press  Omega Series 750 Press Operators Handbook ...
  • Page 6: Specifications Of The Omega Series 750 Press

    Specifications of the Omega Series 750 Press The Omega Series 750 Press is a pneumatically operated heat press for transfer printing and material fusing. It is ideal for high volume production with low operator fatigue. Specification Power consumption 7 kW Power supply 230 Volts AC (Single Phase) Working temperature...
  • Page 7: Safety

    Safety The Omega Series 750 Press has been equipped with various safety features to ensure operator safety. The time/temperature controller has a built in facility giving error messages in the event of faults with the element heating and control system. Emergency stop button.
  • Page 8 Safety Tips (cont.)  MACHINE FUSES - type: ultra-rapid (FF) fuses 1¼”. (230 Vac Max. 27 Amps) WARNING - THIS APPARATUS MUST BE  EARTHED (GROUNDED). CAUTION  This machine gets hot whilst operating. Take care not to touch any surfaces that are labelled “Caution this plate is HOT”. MACHINE OPERATION ...
  • Page 9: Installation

    Installation Transport instructions The machine comes to you, in a shipping crate, and is held in place with bolts, for safe transportation. If you have to transport the machine at any time it is recommended that you use a similar box and packing method.
  • Page 10: Pneumatic Requirements

    Electrical requirements (cont.) 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) The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal, which is marked with the letter L, (Live connector) NOTE: Replacement of the mains cable must be undertaken by a...
  • Page 11: How To Operate The Omega Series 750

    3. How to Operate the Omega Series 750 Press Starting with the Omega Series 750 Press 3.1.1 Turn on the Omega Series 750 Press; the on/off switch is on the front of the machine head. Set the machine controls as necessary.
  • Page 12: Pressing Pad Assembly

    Pressing Pad Assembly The pressing pad supplied with this machine is made of heat proof foam/green silicone and has a Nomex® cover and although they are extremely durable they 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.
  • Page 13: Hints And Tips

    Hints and Tips 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 or P.T.F.E.
  • Page 14: 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 in the open position away from the foam pad.
  • Page 15: Machine Drawings And Diagrams

    Machine Drawings Diagrams On the following pages are the schematic diagrams for the Omega Series 750 Press. General Layout……………………………… Page 13 Control Unit – Operation…………………... Page 14 Exploded Diagram and Parts List…………. Page 15 Machine - Electrical Diagram……………… Page 16 Pneumatic Schematic………………………..
  • Page 16: General Layout

    5.1 General Layout PUSH BUTTONS TO OPERATE MACHINE ON/OFF SWITCH AIR PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT PRESSURE EMERGENCY STOP GAUGE TEMP/TIME CONTROL UNIT PRESS PAD HEAT PLATE TABLE DRAW HANDLE Page 13...
  • Page 17: Control Unit Operation

    5.2 Operation Of Control Unit, Setting Time and Temperature (The Heat Plate must always be in the down position before the Controller is set) Temperature Settings Setting Temperature Switch on machine. Press the 'OK' button to enter the temperature setting mode (the ' light will flash).
  • Page 18: Exploded Diagram And Parts List

    5.3 Exploded Diagram and Parts List No. Part Description Qu. Part No. Machine foot OMC750/24 Magnet OMC750/39 Micro switch OMC750/36 Bearing (LM25UU-OP) OMC750/38 Start-up button OMC750/9 Linear bearing OMC750/11 Plug connector OMC750/2 Power cord OMC750/1 Fuse 6 amps OMC750/40 10 Fuse holder OMC750/468 11 Circuit breaker OMC750/41...
  • Page 19: Machine - Electrical Diagram

    5.4 Electrical Diagram Y/GN ® T SR-1000A FOTEK 100A THREE PHASE SOLID STATE MODULE 24-380VAC FU1 (63A) Limit Thermostat switch switch KEY: K0: Air switch (Main power switch) FU1-FU2: Fuse K1: Second power switch K5: Limit switch K2 (K3): Start switch K6: Thermostat switch FU2 (10A) R1: Solid-state relay (TSR-100A)
  • Page 20: Pneumatic Schematic

    5.5 Pneumatic Schematic INTAKE NON RETURN VALVE GAS PROCESSING COMPONENTS SOLENOID VALVE BACK BACK VALVE VALVE CYLINDER Page 17...
  • Page 21: 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 18...
  • Page 22: Guarantee

    A. Adkins & Sons Limited 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.
  • Page 23: Declaration Of Conformity

    A. ADKINS & SONS LIMITED DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directives: Machinery, Low Voltage. E.M.C. Standards to which Conformity is BS EN ISO 12100:2010 - Safety of machinery: Basic Technology, Principles of Design. Declared: BS EN 60204-1:2006+A1:2009 - Safety of machinery: Electrical Equipment of Machines.

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