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- Page 1 $35.00 Patent No. 5,845,569 Chameleon Operator’s Manual M&R Printing Equipment, Inc. www.mrprint.com Toll Free 1-800-736-6431 International 1-630-858-6101 Part No. MAN-CHAM 090302MS...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! The product described in this publication may employ hazardous voltages or might cre- ate other conditions that could, through misuse, inattention, or lack of understanding, result in personal injury, or damage to the product or to other equipment. It is imperative, therefore, that personnel involved in the installation, maintenance, or use of this product understand the operation of the product and the contents of this publication.
- Page 3 The information listed below will prove helpful when ordering replacement parts, requesting service or repairs. Please fill in the following information. The Model No., Serial No., Schematic No. and Machine No. are all located on the Manufacturers Rating Plate mounted to the equipment. Should you have any questions regarding this information, please do not hesitate to contact our Equipment Service Department at 1-800-736-6431 during normal business hours.
- Page 5 Valued Customer, Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the Chameleon Manual Textile Screen Printing System. The new, easy change Chameleon is clearly the most versatile, cost effective manual press available today. The rigidly built Chameleon features a revolutionary duo deck design (Patent No. 5,845,569) that is engineered for today’s production demands while providing the expendability needed to meet tomorrow’s challenges.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Chameleon Table of Disclaimer Contents Model Description Introduction Safety Precautions ....1 Safety Precautions and Specifications ......3 Screen Frame and Image Size . -
Page 9: Safety Precautions
Chameleon Safety Precautions FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Guarantee and Liability Please read all information regarding safety precautions In principle, our general terms of sale and delivery are valid as presented in the operator’s manual. and these are at the operator’s disposal. Guarantee and lia- bility claims for persons or property damage are excluded if The fundamental requirement to assure safe and trouble-free they originate for one or more of the following reasons. - Page 10 Safety Precautions Chameleon This symbol gives important instructions Structural Modification of the Equipment for the proper use of the equipment. Modifications of equipment are specifically not allowed with Non-observance of these instructions out written authorization from M&R. can lead to equipment failure. Cleaning of the Equipment Clean away all ink or other contaminant’s at the end of IMPORTANT!
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Page 11: Specifications
Chameleon Specifications Model No. # of Colors # of Stations Max. Frame Size Standard Pallet Size Dimensions (dia x ht) CHAM1-4-4 32” x 36” 16” x 22” 135” x 63” (81.2 cm x 91.4 cm) (40.6 cm x 55.8 cm) (342.9 cm x 160.0 cm) CHAM1-6-4 32”... -
Page 12: Screen Frame And Image Size
Screen Frame and Image Size Chameleon Model No. CHAM1-4-4 32” (81.2 cm) 36” (91.4 cm) 27” (68.5 cm) 24” (60.9 cm) 6” (15.2 cm) CHAM1-6-4 32” (81.2 cm) 36” (91.4 cm) 27” (68.5 cm) 24” (60.9 cm) 6” (15.2 cm) CHAM1-6-6 32”... -
Page 13: Assembly Instructions
Chameleon Assembly Instructions Your new Chameleon requires minimal assembly. Please fol- Split pin alignment hole low the instructions below for assembly. Figure 3 Assembly of Pallet Support Arms Locate the pallet support arms. You will note that each pal- let support arm, and its corresponding location on the index carousel assembly, has a number stamped into the metal surface (Figure 1) so that pallet support arms may be assembled to the index carousel in exact order. - Page 14 Assembly Instructions Chameleon Leveling the Index Base and Plumbing Center Shaft Now, manually rotate the pallet so that it is aligned with one It is imperative that the index base center shaft which sup- of the lower leveling pads on the index base assembly ports the pallet and screen frame carousel, be perfectly (Figure 8).
- Page 15 Chameleon Assembly Instructions Rotate the pallet, with the level reading from the front to the back of the pallet, so that it aligns with each of the lower index base leveling pads and note the level reading. When the pallet reads level at each of the four corners of the index base, the center index shaft will be plumb.
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Page 16: Set-Up Instructions
Set-Up Instructions Chameleon Print Controls and Adjustments The off-contact setting may be adjusted for various weight The Chameleon features two types of screen frame holder garments (Figure 14), such as t-shirts, sweat shirts or nylon arrangements, the rear frame holder type, and the side jackets. - Page 17 Chameleon Set-Up Instructions spring return tension, pull the plastic handle back and turn the handle clockwise to increase tension. To decrease the Figure 16 tension, turn the handle counterclockwise (Figure 19). Figure 19 Movement of the screen frame in the “X” axis is accom- plished by use of the large knob located on the right side of the micro-registration assembly (Figure 17).
- Page 18 Set-Up Instructions Chameleon Installation of Duo-Deck 4. After removing the spacer sleeve assembly, install one of The unique design of the Chameleon Duo-Deck offers the two Timkin bearings. Be sure that the bearing is installed Screen Printers additional flexibility for printing multiple with the proper side up as shown in the illustration.
- Page 19 Chameleon Set-Up Instructions 1. Using a screw driver, remove the plastic hole plugs on 8. Replace the end cap plate and tighten the 5/16” allen cap. both the left and right side of the rear screen frame holder support bar. Set-Up using the Tri-Loc Registration System When using the Tri-Loc it is recommended that the press be 2.
- Page 20 Set-Up Instructions Chameleon 3. Now bring the screen frame holder, with the frame installed, down into print position over the printing pallet. 4. Slots have been machined into the rear screen frame sup- port bar to facilitate manual adjustment of the side to side parallel between the screen frame and the printing pallet.
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Page 21: Preventive Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance Procedures Chameleon The benefits of a regularly scheduled preventive mainte- Weekly nance program can never be over-estimated. Equipment W1. Check all nuts, bolts and fasteners to be sure that they which is properly maintained operates more efficiently, are properly tightened. extends service life and reduces operating costs. - Page 22 Preventative Maintenance Procedures Chameleon Every Six Months Use white lithium grease (M&R Part No. 7018017) and a small brush, and apply the grease to the screen frame clamp threaded shafts, screen frame holder registration pin and micro-registration screw threads. Glen Ellyn, Illinois...
- Page 30 LIMITED WARRANTY M&R TEXTILE EQUIPMENT Textile screen printing equipment manufactured by M&R Printing Equipment, Inc. (“M&R”) is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials provided that it is properly maintained and operated under normal use for a period of two years from the date of shipment. Damage which occurs in transit is not covered under this warranty.