Thermopatch NL-35 Operation & User’s Manual

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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. Should you discover any fault or damage upon receipt of this product, you should immediately contact your local Thermopatch establishment.

I. CONDITIONS OF GUARANTEE 6 II. SPECIFICATIONS 7 III. GENERAL POINTS 8 IV. USE OF THE MACHINE 9 1. SAFETY 9 2. INSTALLATION 10 3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE RUNNING CYCLE 11 V. PRESS SETTING 12 1. TEMPERATURE SETTINGS / PRESSING TIME 12 a) TEMPERATURE SETTING 12 b) TIME SETTING 12 2. PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT 12 3. BOARD PARAMETERS 12 VI. INTRODUCTION OF THE EQUIPMENT 14 VII. ELECTRIC AND PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM 15 VIII. SERVICE 17 1. PARTS SUBJECTED TO WEAR AND TEAR 17 2. REPLACEMENT OF WORN PARTS 18 3. MAINTENANCE 18 4. POSSIBLE BREAKDOWNS 20 5. MAINTENANCE LOG 21

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• The guarantee period starts the day of putting the equipment into service at the user’s place, for a duration of one year and for a common use of 8 hours per day. • The guarantee is strictly limited to our equipments, against the defects of matter and execution, with the buyer’s responsibility to prove the known defects. • Our responsibility is limited to the obligation to rectify or replace free of charge the parts acknowledged as faulty by ourselves, and there will no claim for any indemnity whatever the reason given. Parts replaced under the guarantee : • Remain our property; • Are the subject of an invoicing of deposit; • A credit of cancellation is activated as soon as the faulty parts are returned. The return will have to occur ONE MONTH MAXIMUM after the intervention. The guarantee does not cover : • The retail consumables such as: fuses, bulbs, transformers, joint, flexible devices… • The supplies, which are not our own manufacturing, undergo the guarantee of their manufacturer. The guarantee does not apply : • To replacements, nor repairs which would result from normal wear and tear of apparatus and machines, of deteriorations and accidents coming from negligence, defect of monitoring and maintenance, defective use or modifications without our written agreement. • In case of vice coming from the material supplied by the buyer, or a design imposed by the latter. • To repairs which would result from deteriorations or accidents occurred during transport. • To operations of maintenance and adjustments inherent in the use of the machine, and indicated in the maintenance manual, such as: adjustments of intermediaries, screwing of piping, etc... do not enter the clauses of guarantee. For the pneumatic machines, any trace of detergent oil in the pneumatic circuit inhibits the conditions of guarantee previously mentioned. For any technical information or spare parts orders, please give the reference number of the machine as well as its serial number.

63 kg Height 557 mm Depth 750 mm Width 498 mm Dimension of the heating plate 400 x 450 mm Electric power supply 220 V single-phase + earth 50/60 Hz Pneumatic power supply 10 bars maximum Power 2250 W Ampere 10 A Thermoregulator Accurate to +/- 1% Range of control 0 to 250 °C Working pressure (Min-Max) 2-8 bar Pressing effort 765 DaN Timer Accurate to +/- 1% Range of control 0 sec. to 30 min Non contractual document : according to the technical progress, we reserve the right to modify the characteristics of our products. Some of these specifications are mentioned on the company plaque that you will find on the machine.

This heat seal press is standard to article L 233-5 of the labour laws to ensure the security of the user. Its design allows it to ensure an intensive production permet d’assurer une production intensive while keeping a total reliability. This press was designed for an operator working opposite the machine. Cover + electronic board General switch & fuse Filter+pressing jack regulator Handle for plate rotation Pressing buttons for lowering the plate Changeable bottom plate LCD display (Time + T°) Keypad Emergency stop HEAT PLATE Silicon rubber

The NL-35 press was designed for the application of transfers of all qualities in small and medium mass production. This equipment was tested in our workshops to obtain a one- year guarantee against any manufacturing vice. The adjustments (pneumatic, electric and mechanical) executed by our technicians in the workshop as well as the securities introduced on the machine should not be modified in any case. Otherwise, Thermopatch BV will deny all responsibility on potential problems linked to the so-called machine. Before starting any operation of pressing, it is recommended to read carefully the safety instructions as well as the directions for use. 1. SAFETY THIS EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED FOR SINGLE USE ONLY USE BY QUALIFIED STAFF ONLY Internationals Symbols: ON HOT SURFACE OFF ELECTROCUTION RISK DANGER, WARNING You will find most of these symbols on the machines. Some important points for the safety of the staff: Avoid touching the hot parts of the equipment while in use. Do not put your hands between the plates once the equipment is activated. During handling action, ensure that the operator do not risk anything in terms of burn, electrocution or other. Carry out a daily inspection of the machine before starting the production. In the zone close to the machine, make sure that nobody is around before you start. If the machine does not work properly, immediately cut the energy supply and look for the cause making use of the book’s chapter ”Service”.

The protections and the safety devices must not be modified. They must be re-installed in case of possible removal for the maintenance. They must not be moved, and have to be maintained in good condition during normal operation. The NL-35 is equiped with security systems protecting the operator from any pinching risk. The main security elements The emergency stop: Situated on the front of the machine: if the operator puches it, he switches the machine off. The bimanual control: To control the pressing, the operator must have both of his hands occupied pressing on the green push buttons. Only holding them constantly and simultaneously allows to lower the heating plate. If one of the push buttons is not held constantly until the plates are in contact, the heating plate goes back up automatically. Checking operation of safety device • Try the emergency stop periodically • Control the bimanual frequently After an emergency stop In order to restart the operation, check that no other problem remains on the machine. Unlock the emergency stop turning the red part: the machine will initialize again automatically. Manuals Technical documentation on the components used is provided to you on delivery of the machine. Please read it before any handling of the machine.

Do not handle the machine by the plates! Unpack the machine from the box. Place it on a stable table handling it by its frame. After having properly positioned the equipment on its working place: • Electrically plug the press in (220 Volt + Neutral + Earth / 50 or 60 Hertz), • Pneumatically connect your press to your compressed air network (3 bar mini, 10 bar maxi). 3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE RUNNING CYCLE 1. The operator will have to power the machine up moving down the general switch which is on the right hand side of the machine. 2. Check if the screen lights on. After a welcome message, it will show the values preset in the workshop. 3. Set the temperature with the keyboard (to define according to the type of transfer), See Chapter V. PRESS SETTING § 1. 4. Set the application time with the keyboard (to define according to the type of transfer), See Chapter V. PRESS SETTING § 1. 5. Set the pressure thanks to the regulator (to define according to the type of transfer) and check with the manometer, See Chapter V. PRESS SETTING § 2. 6. Place the article on the lower plate. 7. Adjust the tranfer sheet. 8. Swivel the head of the press using the handle on the arm. 9. When the arm is in full lock, the operator can lower the heating pressing simultaneously on the two push buttons. The operator will have to maintain the pressure on the buttons until the heating plate is in contact with the lower plate. 10. At the end of the timer countdown, the heating plate will go up. 11. Move the heating plate away and remove the item. 12. Start the operation again from n° 6 (if the settings do not change otherwise n°3).

USE BY QUALIFIED STAFF ONLY 1. Temperature settings / Pressing time These parameters have to be programmed in the control electronic card with the keyboard situated on the front (the parameters will scroll on the display unit next to it). a) TEMPERATURE SETTING • Press on ”Temperature”, • Press on ”-” to decrease the indicated value, or on ”+” to increase it, • Press on ”OK” to validate your choice. b) TIME SETTING • Press on ”Time”, • Press on ”-” to decrease the indicated value or on ”+” to increase it, • Press ”OK” to validate your choice. 2. Pressure adjustment The jack pressure can be modified according to the user’s need. Use the pressure regulator situated on the filter, on left side. The pressure will appear on the front manometer’s dial. Pull the regulator’s head upwards, then turn : • clockwise to increase the pressure, • anticlockwise to decrease the pressure. 3. Board parameters Press on “Set up” key to enter parameters, “+” to scroll parameters, “OK” to enter in and validate, “Set up” to exit. ”Set up” > Bimanual > program (T°+s) > resetable counter > permanent counter > pre-heating > standby > code PROGRAMS : (+) press + to scroll programs (P1 to P5) press , + or – to modify preheating time, OK press + or – to modify time pressure, OK press  to modify temperature, OK NOTE : the selected program at start will be the edited one in parameters. You need to enter in parameters to change and keep the new program.

 press - > reset counter > press OK (or Fonct to cancel) PERMANENT COUNTER :  : not modifiable PRE-HEATTING :  press OK, then + to modify ON/OFF Nota : pre-heating time will be able only if pre-heating parameter is ON. STANDBY :  : Press set up and "+ + + + +" OK press  to modify > + activate (ON) > OK > + to modify standby temperature, OK > + to modify start standby time > OK > + to modify wake-up time

NOTE : electronic board is under cover removed on picture Pressing jack Jack piston crossing sensor Electro-distributor Terminal block Jack stopper Pneumatic connection Push buttons Filter + Pressure regulator Manometer General switch & fuse

RED E3 EMERGENCY STOP PE T N P ChH ChB CR CT U N FH R1 R2 R3 0-12 StB StH TH TB RE SE BI E4 FB E1 E2 16A Red PRESS BUTTON 1 PRESS BUTTON 2 Fin de Course BAS T° Sensor NL 35 DIAGRAM ENSEMBLE ELECTRIC Resistor ELECTRO- DISTRIB. BLACK screen Bk Wh Bk Bk Bn Bl 4+5: ON Vio Vio 28/01/10 Mat: FAIT LE: MODIF LE: N DU PLAN PNEUMO - Ep: Mod A Dim: Nbre/ENSEMBLE: 1

FILTRE REGULATEUR MANO CT/N ELECTRIC-CARD 28/01/10 Mod ENSEMBLE DIAGRAM PNEUMATIC SILENCER REDUCTOR SILENCER REDUCTOR R1 P R2 NL 35 JACK STOPPER Ep: Mat: MODIF LE: N DU PLAN PNEUMO FAIT LE: - Nbre/ENSEMBLE: Dim: A B JACK Ø100-C50 A 1

ANY SERVICING INTERVENTION MUST BE DONE WHEN THE MACHINE IS OFF AND LOCKED (ELECTRIC AND PNEUMATIC ENERGIES UNPLUGGED) It is recommended to have the following tools within reach: • Cruciform and bit screwdrivers • A set of end wrenches and box spanners • Small adjustable pliers • Circlip pliers • Long and fine pliers with insulating handle • A set of Allen keys • A multimeter  Before any handling, check that the heating plate temperature is lower than 25°C on the display unit 1. PARTS SUBJECTED TO WEAR AND TEAR On any order : precise the reference , the description and the quantity Reference Description Quantity ELECTRIC PARTS SPA3X-002 Regulation board 1 SPA3X-001 Back-Lighted Screen 1 SPA3X-014 Keypad 1 SPA3X-020 Mica resistor 430x380 P.2250W 1 SPA3X-003 Fuse 5x20mmT 16 A 250V 2 PNEUMATIC PARTS SPA3X-010 Jack Ø100 C50 (pressing) 1 SPA3X-021 Filter & regulator 1 SPA3X-009 Electrodistributor 5/2 G1/8 12v 1 FRAME DRESSING Silicon rubber 9 mm 400 X 450 mm

- Silicone rubber mat a) check that the plate is cold. b) make sure that the surface of the plate is quite clean. Possibly use a soft solvent such as White Spirit with individual protections. c) use a tube of glue RTV-1 to stick the rubber to the aluminium plate (NB : read the instructions on the tube packaging). d) the cover and the plate must be clean and dry before you start gluing. e) spread a fine homogeneous coat of glue on the plate and immediately apply the cover making sure that there is no air lock (NB : an indented spatula similar to the one used to lay tiles would suit perfectly). f) leave to settle overnight at room temperature with slight pressure and without heat. - Other parts Get in touch with your retailer to evaluate their change or their repair. 3. MAINTENANCE The heat press NL-35 require hardly any maintenance. To ensure a good functioning, follow the preventive notice indicated below: - Do not heat up objects which could deteriorate or even cut the silicone rubber or damage the teflon surface of the heating plate. - Every so often and when the plate is cold, clean the machine with a clean cloth and white spirit (NB: as this product is flammable, use with care and keep it away from any heat source) with individual protections. - When the heating plate is hot and unused, keep it in open position. EVERY DAY : When cold, clean the heating plate with a dry cloth or impregnated with spot remover. Check the air filter at the back of the press; drain it if there is too much condensation EVERY MONTH : Check the column and grease it. ACCORDING TO THE USE : Change the rubber every six months. USE BY QUALIFIED STAFF ONLY

SSH/B : HEAT SENSOR DEFECT High/Bottom RRH/S : RESISTOR out of service High/Bottom DDD : Overshoot 30°C of order CCC : Fall out of 30°C of order FDC : Sensor still activate at end cycle TRIAC : TRIAC defect TIME OUT : Time out to get temperature order, heating defect

not switch on • The plug is not in. • The switch is not connected • The general fuse is out of order. • The card fuse is out of order. • The display unit is faulty. •  Check your network and if the machine is linked to it. •  Put the general switch On/Off on 1. •  It is situated in a casing next to the power cable plug. To access it, pull the power cable out, with the tip of a screwdriver lift the fuse casing. You will find in the square tube a replacement fuse to put instead of the one in the clip. •  It is situated at the bottom left of the card (80mAT) •  Check if the flat cable is properly connected otherwise the display unit is out of order. The plate will not heat • The resistors are defective. • Card problem. • Temperature value too low. •  Check the connections and the state of the electric wires. To remove the heating plate, get in touch with your retailer. •  See messages displayed on the screen and refer to the card manual. •  To modify this value, see chapter V The plate overheats • Sensor or card problem. • See messages displayed on the LCD screen and refer to the card manual. Get in touch with your retailer. The timer will not count down • The detector placed on a jack is not activated or defective. • Card problem. •  Check its connections. •  See messages displayed on the screen and refer to the card manual. The plate will not go down • The push buttons will not work. • Leak on the jack. • The electrodistributor is faulty. • The compressed air pressure is not enough. •  Check their connections. •  Check the joints and all the unions. Get in touch with your retailer. •  Check its unions. Get in touch with your retailer to possibly change it. •  Check if the pressure of your network is > 3 bar. The plate will not go up • The electrodistributor is faulty. • Leak on the jack. •  Check its unions. Get in touch with your retailer to possibly change it. •  Check the joints and all the unions. Get in touch with your retailer. The plate stays in lower position after pressing • The timer will not count down. • See above. 4. POSSIBLE BREAKDOWNS ANY SERVICING INTERVENTION MUST BE DONE WHEN THE MACHINE IS OFF AND LOCKED (ELECTRIC AND PNEUMATIC ENERGIES UNPLUGGED)

C : Control Cl : Cleaning R : Replacement 5. MAINTENANCE LOG The control and maintenance operations indicated in this table must be done regularly so as to check the functioning state and the reliability of the press.

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