FOR USE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY Safety Summary WARNING In case of power cord damage, do not attempt to repair or replace the power cord. Contact the manufacturer or the local distributor. International Symbols WARNING Power Off Hot surface. Avoid contact. Power On CAUTION The machine is to be operated by one...
This warranty does not apply to any machine that on-the-spot maintenance. has been subjected to misuse, negligence, or has Your model 288 machine will have a long, trouble- been damaged accidentally or intentionally. free life. Read this manual. Keep it with your Insta shall not be liable for the injury, loss, or machine;...
FOR USE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY Degree of Protection 288 N MODEL, 230 VOLT The IP (Ingress Protection) rating of this machine Use a designated 16 Amp AC circuit. according to IEC 60529 is: Only industrial extension cords with proper wire size (2.5 mm...
FOR USE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY Safety and Danger Zone Diagram Always place handle in the full back position when Do not disable safety machine is not in operation lock during normal operation Do not handle the machinery with This is a hot surface. wet hands Avoid contact with upper platen shroud...
Once you have correctly installed your machine, you will want to configure the settings of your machine configure the settings of your machine to match your needs. MODEL 288 MODEL 288 Turn the machine on Plug your machine in, turn...
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Increase pressure Decrease pressure levels. MODEL 288 MODEL 288 Set the Application time a. Press MODE to cycle to the time display. to cycle to the time display.
FOR USE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY Basic Operation Controller Features Swing the upper platen to the right using Basic Controller Functions the stainless steel handle. This controller has two (2) main control features: Place the substrate on the lower platen. 1.
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The automatic shut off function is designed to heat-reading tool such as a reading tool such as a pyrometer or reduce electrical usage when the Insta heat seal reduce electrical usage when the Insta heat seal temperature strips to find the temperature temperature strips to find the temperature machine is idle.
FOR USE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY WARNING: Preventive Maintenance Suggestions Insta heat seal machines are relatively maintenance Do not attempt to remove the upper free. For a long, trouble-free life, the following platen alone. preventive maintenance should be followed: Replacing the Silicone Pad 1.
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SCREW M4 22.5x22.5 47 MH001-M08-014 SCREW, SOCKET HEAD, M8 x 10 48 MP288-007-004 UPPER PLATE AL 255x200x15 49 MH007-059 C-RING, CLEVIS PIN (288) 50 MP288-007-005 TUBE, FRONT 51 MH001-M08-005 SCREW, SOCKET HEAD, M8 x 28 52 MH007-060 C-RING, CLEVIS PIN (288) 53 MH003-M08-004 WASHER, 8.5 x 18 x 2...
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97 MB256-007-003 POWER BOX (230V ONLY) 98 MH007-029 RUBBER ADJUSTMENT FOOTING 99 MP288-007-010 PLATE, SUPPORT 100 MH256-001-002 SCREW, SOCKET HEAD 5/16-18x1"L 101 MP288-007-022 PLATE, SPRING 102 MH001-M04-010 SCREW, TRUSS HEAD M4 X 6 (288) 103 MP288-007-023 SCREW, LOCKING BOLT D10X28.3...
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What Insta will ask you to do? After contacting Insta you may be asked to deliver (by hand if you prefer) or send The Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to Insta or Insta’s service center together with your bill of...
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This Limited Warranty (and Insta’s obligation to you) may not be changed in any way unless you and Insta sign the same piece of paper in which we (1) refer to The Product and your bill of sale date, (2) describe the change to this warranty and (3) agree to make that change.
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FOR USE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY NOTES:...
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FOR USE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY NOTES:...
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