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HOT PRESS USERS MANUAL
Revised 7/30/05
HEATED GLASS TOP
VACUUM PRESS
USERS MANUAL
This users manual applies to the
following Hot Press models.
Model
Working Area
HGP220
25" x 37"
HGP260
35" x 47"
HGP360
42.5" x 66.5"
HGP560
50.25" x 98.25"
(635mm x 940mm)
(890mm x 1194mm)
(1080mm x 1689mm)
(1276mm x 2496mm)
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- Page 1 HOT PRESS USERS MANUAL HEATED GLASS TOP VACUUM PRESS USERS MANUAL This users manual applies to the following Hot Press models. Model Working Area HGP220 25” x 37” (635mm x 940mm) HGP260 35” x 47” (890mm x 1194mm) HGP360 42.5” x 66.5” (1080mm x 1689mm) HGP560 50.25”...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
HOT PRESS USERS MANUAL Introduction Overview Thank you for purchasing a Drytac Hot Press Glass Top Vacuum Press. The Hot Press Glass Top Vacuum Press incorporates a proven, high technology heating system. The top panel of the press is made up of two sheets of reinforced tempered glass. -
Page 3: Safety Considerations
• Ideally, the vacuum press should be used with a metal stand (available from Drytac). If a stand is not used, the press must be located on a sturdy table or countertop capable of supporting its weight (refer to Technical Specifi cations on page 17 of this manual). -
Page 4: Press Set Up
HOT PRESS USERS MANUAL Press Set Up ETTING ACCUM RESS Equipment Location: The smaller vacuum press models such as the HGP220 and HGP260 may be used on a table or countertop, provided that it is able to support the weight of the equipment. The larger models should be used with a fl... -
Page 5: Connecting Vacuum Pump
HOT PRESS USERS MANUAL Press Set Up stand. Undo catches at front of press and raise lid. Remove three screws WARNING at front of diaphragm and draw diaphragm forward by approximately 300 mm or 12 inches. Working on underside of diaphragm, remove hoses from fi... -
Page 6: Electrical Connection
HOT PRESS USERS MANUAL Electrical LECTRICAL ONNECTION All four models of the Drytac Glass Top Vacuum Press require single- phase AC power. The current and power requirements are different for each model, and are summarized below. Model HGP-220 HGP-260 HGP-360... -
Page 7: Main Controls
Refer to the Troubleshooting section (pages 15-16) of this manual if the equipment does not function as described above, or contact Drytac for assistance. Illustration 7B: Press Start button to begin initial test. -
Page 8: Temperature Controls
Temperature Controls HOT PRESS USERS MANUAL DJUSTING THE EMPERATURE ONTROLLER AHRENHEIT To adjust the pre-set temperature, press and hold Button 1. Then use Button 2 to increase or 2 to increase or Button 3 to decrease the pre-set temperature. Once the Button 3 to decrease the pre-set temperature. -
Page 9: Operating Vacuum Pump
Timer Controls HOT PRESS USERS MANUAL PERATING THE VACUUM PUMP IMER Automatic Control For automatic control, the pump switch should be set in the AUTO position. The Timer controls the length of the cycle in minutes and seconds. The Timer has three operating modes: Set - Normal mode. -
Page 10: Principles Of Operation
Controls HOT PRESS USERS MANUAL RINCIPLES OF PERATION Your Hot Press Glass Top Vacuum Press is precision engineered to deliver the optimum heat and pressure for a variety of mounting and overlaminating applications. A conductive coating is applied to the upper surface of the lower of two sheets of tempered glass that form the lid of the press. -
Page 11: Fundamentals Of Drymounting
HOT PRESS USERS MANUAL Mounting FUNDAMENTALS OF DRYMOUNTING Dry mounting an image to a substrate can be performed in a variety of ways and varies according to the nature of the mounting substrate, mounting adhesive and the print, photo or artwork being mounted. However, the basic methods described below will provide excellent results for most standard applications. -
Page 12: Fundamentals Of Laminating
FUNDAMENTALS OF LAMINATING Laminating is the process of applying a thin clear fi lm to the surface of a print, photograph or other type of graphic. Drytac manufactures a wide range of Artshield laminate fi lms for use with the Hot Press. -
Page 13: Preparing Substrates
HOT PRESS USERS MANUAL Mounting REPARING YOUR MOUNTING SUBSTRATE Once you have decided on the most appropriate adhesive/substrate combination for your application, it is important that you properly prepare your substrate before coating. Although often overlooked, this can be the most important step when mounting a print or artwork for display. -
Page 14: Routine Maintenance
HOT PRESS USERS MANUAL Maintenance OUTINE AINTENANCE Cleaning: Each day before using the press, check the pump fi lter bowl for water. To drain the bowl, ensure the pump is turned off, then simply unscrew the bowl, dump the water out and re-attach the bowl. If the press is used for mounting on foam board, the water trap may have to be emptied quite frequently. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting, Vacuum
HOT PRESS USERS MANUAL Troubleshooting ACUUM ROUBLESHOOTING The vacuum gauge should indicate approximately 25” of mercury during normal operation. If the reading is too low, or the press takes a long time to “pull a vacuum”, check for one or more of the following common problems: 1. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting, Electrical
“PFA” or “LOR”. • There is a problem with the temperature controller or temperature sensor. Contact Drytac for assistance with repairs. 3. Vacuum pump does not operate in either automatic or manual mode. -
Page 17: Technical Specs
HOT PRESS USERS MANUAL Specifi cations TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Overall Size: HGP220 - 29 in. x 41 in. (720mm x 1040mm) HGP260 - 39 in. x 51 in. (975mm x 1300mm) HGP360 - 47 in. x 71 in. (1194mm x 1800mm) HGP560 - 56 in. -
Page 18: Replacement Parts
HOT PRESS USERS MANUAL Replacement Parts REPLACEMENT PARTS Product Code Description XDIAP-HGP220 XDIAP-HGP220 HGP220 Diaphragm HGP220 Diaphragm XDIAP-HGP260 XDIAP-HGP260 HGP260 Diaphragm HGP260 Diaphragm XDIAP-HGP360 XDIAP-HGP360 HGP360 Diaphragm HGP360 Diaphragm XDIAP-HGP560 XDIAP-HGP560 HGP560 Diaphragm HGP560 Diaphragm Conduit Bushing Conduit Bushing Conduit Pipe Conduit Pipe XFUSE-1A XFUSE-1A... -
Page 19: Warranty
Warranty HOT PRESS USERS MANUAL WARRANTY POLICY CONTACT INFORMATION Every Drytac machine is designed and built to give years of good Drytac Corporation (USA) service to the buyer. 5383 Glen Alden Drive To achieve the best results from your Hot Press Heated Glass...
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