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Preface Dear User Welcome to the growing group of Studio Large Format Clam 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.
Installing the machine Electrical requirements Adjusting the pressure How to operate the Studio Large Format Clam Press Starting with the Studio Large Format Clam Press Working with heat transfer materials Pressing pad assembly Shutting down the machine Maintenance of the Machine...
Format Clam Press Specifications of the Studio Large Format Clam Press The Studio Large Format Clam Press is a manually operated heat press for transfer printing and material fusing. It is ideal for medium volume production. The work area is 100 x 50 cms (39.5 x 19.5 ins).
If required, our customer service team can arrange maintenance service. The Studio Large Format Clam Press meets the European Legislation standard. Under normal conditions accidents are rare. However listed below are some practical points to ensure your safety.
Installation Transport instructions The machine comes to you either shrink-wrapped or in a box. If you have to transport the machine at any time it is recommended that you use a similar box and packing method. Please let the machine cool down and lower the handle to the locked position.
Replacement of the mains cable must be done by a competent service engineer. HEATING ELEMENT The heating element fitted to the Studio Large Format Clam Press is rated at 7 kW. Never connect to any outlet or power supply having a different voltage/frequency from that on the machine data plate.
3.1.2 Turn on the Studio Large Format Clam Press; the on/off switch is on the back of the machine. Set the machine controls as necessary. See instructions for Adjusting the pressure page 4 and Operation of Control Units page 11.
Working with Heat Transfer Materials (cont.) 3.2.5 When the required time interval has elapsed the alarm will sound and the press should be opened by lifting the handle up until it locks into position. Unload the garment from the table of the machine taking care not to touch the heat plate to avoid risk of burns.
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 cloth before use when the plate is cold. Periodic Maintenance Put a few drops of oil onto the various pivot pins and the pressure adjusting screw every three months.
Machine Drawings Diagrams On the following pages are the schematic diagrams for the Studio Large Format Clam Press. General Layout………………………….…... Page 9 Exploded diagram and parts list…………... Page 10 Control unit operation……………………... Page 11 General electrical diagram………….……... Page 12 Detailed electrical diagram……….………... Page 13 Page 8...
5.1 Machine General Layout ON/OFF SWITCH MAIN ISOLATOR REAR SWITCH VIEW TIME AND TEMPERATURE PRESSURE CONTROLLERS ADJUSTING HAND WHEELS HEAT PLATE MACHINE OPERATING HANDLE TABLE Page 9...
5.3 Operation Of Control Units, Setting Temperature and Time (The press must always be in the open position before the controller is set) Setting Temperature Switch on machine. HOLD HOLD STOP STOP °C °C Press 'UP' and 'DOWN' buttons to change temperature values.
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 14...
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. Type of Equipment: Studio Large Format Clam Heat Press ..................Model Number: ..................Serial Number: ..................Year of Manufacture: I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above directives and standards.
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