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- Page 1 NL-22 Combo Heat seal machine...
- Page 2 ©2008, Thermopatch Almere, the Netherlands. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without the prior written permission of Thermopatch B.V. Thermopatch, Thermoseal, Texmark, Plytex, Minilogic, Thermocrest, Rabbit, Truflex, Penguin, Mammoth and the Thermopatch logo are trade marks or registered trademarks of Thermopatch.
- Page 3 Preface Dear User, Welcome to the growing group of Thermopatch NL-22 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 Thermopatch products are specifically designed to ensure ease of use with particular attention to safety requirements.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction NL-22 press What did you receive? Specifications of the NL-22 press Safety Safety tips Installation Transport instructions Installing the machine Electrical requirements Adjusting the pressure How to operate the NL-22 press Starting with the NL-22 press Working with heat transfer materials Working with material fusing Pressing pad assembly Shutting down the machine... -
Page 5: Introduction Nl-22 Press
1. Introduction NL-22 press The NL-22 press is a manually operated heat press for printing caps and similar small items. This simple robust machine is powered by a micro- processor for control of both heat and dwell accuracy and ease of operation and requires minimal operating space. -
Page 6: What Did You Receive
What did you receive The NL-22 press has been shrink wrapped or shrink wrapped and placed in a cardboard box and held in place with foam. The following articles should have been delivered: NL-22 press complete with mains cable and plug and additional platens. -
Page 7: Specifications Of The Nl-22 Press
Specifications of the NL-22 press The NL-22 press is a manually operated heat press for transfer printing and material fusing. It is ideal for medium volume production. Specifications 230V Power consumption 500 Watts Power supply 230 Volts AC Working temperature 70-235 Machine height open 80 cms... -
Page 8: Safety
Safety The NL-22 press has been equipped with various safety features to ensure operator safety. A thermal cut-out on the heating element shuts off the power to the element if the temperature exceeds 235 ± 15 C (455 ± The time/temperature controller has a built in facility giving error messages in the event of faults with the element heating and control system. - Page 9 Safety Tips (cont.) MACHINE FUSES - type: ultra rapid (FF) fuses 1¼” 230 Vac max. 3.15 amps. (120 Vac max. 6.3 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”.
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Page 10: Installation
2. Installation Transport instructions The machine comes to you in a box or shrink wrap. If you have to transport the machine at any time it is recommended that you use a similar box and packing methods. Please let the machine cool down and lower the handle to the locked position. -
Page 11: Adjusting The Pressure
The wire coloured green and yellow must be 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) -
Page 12: How To Operate The Nl-22 Press
3. How to Operate the NL-22 press Starting with the NL-22 press 3.1.1 Plug into your supply outlet and switch supply on. N.B. Please ensure the mains plug is easily accessible to the operator so that in the event of a fault the machine can be unplugged. -
Page 13: Working With Material Fusing
3.2.3 Heat Bonding - Fusing - 200 C (284-392 F) - Heat setting 5 to 15 seconds - Time dwell setting 3.2.4 Ensure that the heat setting and dwell time setting are correct for the material being used. 3.2.5 Adjust the pressure setting of the machine by rotating the adjusting knob situated at the rear of the machine. -
Page 14: Pressing Pad Assembly
Note: It is not advisable that this PTFE cover material be used when the press is being used for transfer printing. Pressing Pad Assembly The pressing pad normally supplied with this machine is silicone rubber. The pressing pad must be maintained in good condition at all times and replaced when showing signs of wear. -
Page 15: Hints And Tips
“CAL” Fault If “CAL” appears in the controller display the controller will need to be recalibrated. Switch off the machine and contact your supplier for an instruction sheet. CAUTION In all fault conditions, switch off the power to the machine and unplug the machine from the electrical supply before contacting your machine supplier. -
Page 16: 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. Periodic Maintenance Put a few drops of oil onto the various pivot pins and the pressure adjusting screw every three months. -
Page 17: Machine Drawings, Diagrams And
5. Machine Drawings, Diagrams and Declarations On the following pages are the schematic diagrams for the NL-22 press machine. General Layout Appendix I Control Unit - Operation Appendix II Exploded Diagram and Parts List Appendix III / IV Electrical Diagram Appendix V Controller - Electrical Diagram Appendix VI... - Page 18 Page 14...
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Page 22: Machine Electrical Schematic
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Page 24: Controller Wiring Diagram
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Page 25: Declaration Of Conformity
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Page 26: 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 22... -
Page 27: Guarantee
7. Guarantee This press is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship (excluding pressing pad assembly) for a period of 12 months from the date of supply. Should in our opinion any part of this press be defective in materials or workmanship, it will be replaced or repaired free of charge, provided that the press has been installed and operated in the correct manner and not subjected to misuse.
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