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LP-685E Instruction Manual For your safety, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this instruction manual in a place that can be read by the machine operator at any time. If you have any questions, contact your distributor or us.
Welcome Thank you for choosing our Double Collar Cuff Press LP-685E. This machine was delivered to you after thorough inspection at our factory. Read this manual carefully for properly and safely usage of this machine. Product Specifications Model LP-685E LP685E-X****...
Table of Contents Product Specifications ........1 Safety Guidelines ..........3 Hazardous Area ..........6 Safety Labels on the Machine ......9 Main Devices ..........10 Control Unit ........... 11 Operation Procedure ........13 1.Supply Air ..............13 2.Supply Steam ............14 3.Turn ON the Power ..........
Sankosha cannot be held legally responsible for any injuries to operators or damage to machines caused by alterations to machines or operations not described in the machine manual.
WARNING ■ ■ Installation Shock Hazard Installation of this product must be performed only by authorized distributor Do not put a finger or metal into the or by qualified personnel who has read machine or Control Box. this manual. Improper installation or rigging of this machine It may cause electric shock or fire.
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CAUTION ■ ■ Damage by Water Cleaning When the machine is damaged by water, Both the main power switch and the do not use. Ask a local distributor for breaker should be off when cleaning. maintenance or repair. It may cause electric shock, injury, fire or It may cause electric shock without power- accident.
Hazardous Area Electrically Live Area DANGER Control box has terminals with lethal voltage. -Only maintenance personnel can open the box. -Turn off the power before opening the box. Ignoring this warning will result in serious injury or death due to electrical shock.
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Machine Moving Area WARNING The machine has some moving areas along many portions. Keep your hands away from the moving area during operation. Before starting check up or maintenance, turn off the air and power first. Ignoring this warning could result in serious injuries.
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High Temperature Area CAUTION The machine has Press Heads which get extremely hot during operation. Never touch Pressing surface during and for 30 minutes after the steam has been turned off. Ignoring this warning may result in burns.
Safety Labels on the Machine ⑥ ⑨ ⑥ ⑦ ⑤ ③ ① ⑪ ② ③ ⑦ (Inside Control Box) ④ ⑧ ⑩ ⑩ Please be sure to check that nobody is on the periphery of the machine while operating the ①...
Main Devices Front Left Safety Bar Right Safety Bar Upper Press Collar Table Cuff Table Operation Panel Control Box Table Vacuum Motor Vacuum Switch Main Switch Back Press Cylinder Upper Press Arm Steam Gauge Steam Inlet Solenoid Valve Steam Outlet Regulator (Air Inlet)...
Control Unit Control Box ② ③ ④ ⑤ ① ⑥ ⑦ ① Power Switch The switch is for the main power. Power is ON by pushing the black button. Power is OFF by pushing the red button. ② Start Button Left By pushing the “Start Button Right”...
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Operation Panel ⑨ ⑪ ⑬ ⑯ ⑮ ⑧ ⑩ ⑫ ⑭ ⑧ Vacuum Button (The lamp turns green when this button is ON.) While the lamp is on, the vacuum motors works. When the lamp turns off, the vacuum motor stops. ⑨...
Operation Procedure Follow the procedures below for proper operation. CAUTION Improper operation can cause mechanical failure or injury to operators. 1.Supply Air The standard air pressure of this machine is set at 0.6Mpa. Make sure with the pressure gauge that the air pressure is 0.6Mpa.
2.Supply Steam The standard steam pressure of this machine is set at 0.6Mpa. Make sure that the steam pressure is 0.6Mpa. If the steam pressure does not reach the required level, it may adversely affect the shirt finishing quality. ...
・ When operating the machine, check the safety of the surroundings and CAUTION be careful not to accidentally get your hands or shirt caught in the moving parts of the machine. ・ The area around the metal part of the press head is hot, be careful as you may get burned if you touch it with your hands when setting the shirt.
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Tips ◎ Vacuum Function when Setting ● Vacuum Function: ON Vacuum is ON when pushing the Vacuum Button at the Display Panel or Vacuum Pedal. ・When pushing the Vacuum Button ,green lamp is on, vacuum works. Initial Setting: 60 seconds. ・When stepping on the Pedal, the vacuum motor starts and vacuum works for 60 seconds.
Information Vacuum under the table works before pressing is done. You can change the setting when the vacuum starts. [Factory Setting(Initial Setting): Vacuum is ON for 10 seconds before press is done] ≪How to Change≫ 1. Push the “Press Vacuum Timer Setting Button” ON →Green lamp turns ON and the Display Window shows the current setting time.
◎ Other Operations How to Reset Emergency Stop When the Emergency Stop Button or Safety Bar works, the machine safely returns to the initial position from any process of the operations. The Display Window shows “E1” (Emergency Stop Button), “E2” (Safety Bar Left) or “E3”...
How to Replace the Cover & Padding Before replacing the cover/mat, turn off the power/steam and make WARNING sure that the machine has completely stopped and the press iron has cooled down. If you do not follow these instructions, there is a risk of getting caught in machinery or getting burned.
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(4) Lay the collar silicone sponge over the collar spring felt pad. Pass them through the band. Collar Silicone Sponge (Rough face up) Pass under the band Collar Spring Felt Pad Collar Cover (5) Return and install the cover stretching bars (long 2 rods) into the collar cover. Cover Stretching Bar (Long) (6)...
2. Cuff Cover (1) Loosen the four screws to remove the "table cover" attached to the front and back of the collar/cuff table. (2) Bend the string stopper attached to the string of the cuff cover and pull it toward you to remove it from the string.
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(4)Lay the cuff silicone sponge over the cuff spring felt pad. (Figure-1). Put them into the cuff cover facing the cuff spring felt pad up. (Figure-2) Cuff Cover Cuff Silicone Sponge (Rough face up) Set the cuff spring felt Pad String facing up Cuff Spring Felt Pad...
Service Menu It is very dangerous inside the control box, work must be done by a WARNING qualified person. When working with the control box open, do not touch anything other than the specified areas. When you push the Service Button (BP1) on the circuit board in the Control Box, you can check ”Input Test”, “Out Put Setting”, “Volume Setting”, “DIP Setting”, “Output Timer Setting”...
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■Service Menu List (See “Service Menu Explanation” for further details.) Indicator Indication Function “Input Test 1” “Input Test 2” “Output Test” Set each Volume Set DIP function Set Timer Return to the initial setting for all of the modes Display the version of the program run Display accumulated working hours of the circuit board Start Test Mode...
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2. in2 (Input Test 2) ・ Follow Operation Procedure 1 and 2, and shows up. Push ④ the “Short Timer Button” to select. ・ Turn ⑤ the “Dial”. The number in Chart-1 shows up in turn. The lamp of ③ the “Long Timer Button”...
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5. diP (DIP Function) ・ Follow Operation Procedure 1 and 2, and shows up. Push ④ the “Short Timer Button” to select. ・ Turn ⑤ the “Dial”, and select the number as seen in Chart-4. Push ④ the “Short Timer Button”.
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8. VEr (Version of the Program) ・ Follow Operation Procedure 1 and 2, and shows up. Push ④ the “Short Timer Button” to select. ・ Turn ⑤ the “Dial” to change the timer setting. Push ④ the “Short Timer Button” again. The current program version shows up.
Panel if something is wrong. Check the below List and take the necessary actions. Call your dealer or Sankosha if the normal operation does not resume. It is very dangerous inside the control box, work must be done by a WARNING qualified person.
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1. Error Item Error No. 2. Error Description 3. Check Point 1. Start Button Left Error 2. Start Button Left is being pushed over 15 seconds. E12 3. (1) Check if the Button is being pushed. (2) Check the Button itself or short circuit of wire. 1.Reset Button Error 2.Start Button Left is being pushed over 15 seconds.
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1. Error Item Error No. 2. Error Description 3. Check Point 1. Upper Press Arm Speed Alarm ※Error No. shows up but operation can be kept going. 2. End sensor (SQ08) activates within 0.50 seconds after upper press arm goes down 3.(1) Make sure that the air pressure is set at standard level (0.6MPa).
Daily Maintenance In order to ensure the safety of operation and to maintain the finished CAUTION quality, check according to the following list before starting work. Check Item List Item Daily Monthly Yearly ○ 1. Air Pressure ○ 2. Regulator/Mist Separator ○...
Daily Check Item 1. Air Pressure: Figure-1 Make sure if the air pressure gauge at the regulator is at the standard level, 0.6MPa. [How to Adjust Pressure] ① Pull the adjustment knob up ② Turn the knob to adjust air pressure ・...
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Steam Pressure Gauge 3. Steam Pressure: Figure-3 Make sure if the steam pressure gauge is at the standard level. See “Product Specifications” and “Main Devices” in the Instruction Manual for the installation location and standard pressure level. Faucet 4. Steam Trap: Figure-3 Check to see if the Steam Trap works properly.
Monthly Check Item 8. Oil Quantity Check for Oil Damper : Figure-5 Remove oil replenish bolts and make sure that oil level is not less than 5mm from Oil Inlet. If oil level is less Oil Cap than 5mm, replenish oil (Mobil DTE 768 or the oil which fitted in with ISO VG68) till 5mm from Oil Inlet.
Spare Parts List Turn off the power when replacing part. CAUTION Let the machine cool down completely before replacing part. Ignoring these warnings may result in injury or burns. Index 1 : Front side 2 : Rear side 3 : Steam piping 4...
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Rear Diagram REV:5 Part code Part name Q'ty Remarks B0W023 Cylinder Upper press arm B6H044 Cylinder packing set 202 C0C022 Joint B5A013 Cylinder sensor B5B006 Sensor band 204 C1A050 Speed controller 205 OIL-LP-005 Oil dumper L=No,45 R=No,45 206 E5A011 Rod end 207 E5A012 Rod end 208 D0F001...
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Steam Piping Diagram ① Flexible hose : 3/8×600L(B) ② Steam pressure gauge : AMT7/16 60φ 1.6MPa ③ Y type strainer : SY-5 80Mesh 15A...
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SANKOSHA MANUFACTURING CO.,LTD. 988 Kanoya Cho, Hachioji, Tokyo 193-0815 JAPAN T e l: 81-42-621-1181 F a x: 81-42-620-0751 URL: http://overseas.sankosha-mfg.com/ Distributor LP685E-X LP685E-XT Rev. 6 2023. 11...
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