2. Connect compressed air service of 80 PSI to air regulator input.
3. Put main plug into source of a current AC 120 VAC @ 15 Amps.
4. Turn on main switch.
5. Fill hopper with labels/transfers (For labels, adhesive side down)
6. Press Load Button, vacuum cup should pick up label from hopper. Press the
Feed Button to move the label/transfer from the hopper to the Electrode
Plate (Sealing head). If cup does not pick up label:
A) Check position of hopper and adjust so that vacuum cup touches
labels on edge of label covered with adhesive providing good
suction.
B) The number on the vacuum gauge should read 16 or higher with
label on cup.
7. With a label/transfer under the sealing head, activate the hand switches.
Head should now descend - putting label/transfer on shirt with the pressure
shown on air gauge
8. Leveling of the press should be checked to determine that the sealing head
is parallel to the base. This can be checked by sealing a carbon paper order
form in the machine. This should show a nice even pressure picture. An
uneven condition can be adjusted with the bolt in the rear of the base plate.
To Change Time Settings
1. To begin sequence press “OK”.
2. Press cursor knob arrow down ⇓ (The word “Parameter” will appear).
3. Press “OK”.
4. T-1 will be flashing on right side
5. Press cursor knob left ⇐.
6. Use cursor knob up⇑ or down ⇓ to change to desired time setting.
Turning this switch to the "on" position will activate the feed system, transporting a
label from the hopper to underneath the electrode, ready for sealing.
Vacuum On Off Switch
Turn the vacuum generator on and off
Load Push Button Switch
Load a label from the hopper via vacuum to the feed arm vacuum
block.
Feed Push Button Switch
Feed the label from the hopper position to the upper platen position for
the sealing cycle.
Air Pressure Gauge / Regulator
Adjustment of air pressure is accomplished by turning the knob under the air
pressure gauge. To raise the pressure, turn the knob clockwise; to lower, turn it
counter-clockwise. When lowering the pressure, allow the needle on the gauge to
drop below the desired pressure, and then raise it back to that pressure. The reason
for this is that there is a lag when bleeding air out of the system.
Heat Controls
Electrode and plate head can be set independently. The correct temperature will be
indicated on the control's face. If the control fails to reach this, refer to the heat
control pages provided.
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Basic Sealing
Heat, dwell time, and pressure are the basic fundamentals that determine the results
obtainable on a thermo-plastic sealing application, such as Electro-Seal labeling. It
is impossible with the variety of fabric materials and constructions, as well as design
of garments, to establish any one setting that will give the most desirable results
under all circumstances. ON THE BASIS OF EXTENSIVE SUCCESSFUL
LAUNDRY TESTS, ON AVERAGE WEIGHT GOODS INVOLVING BOTH
WOVEN AND KNIT MATERIALS, WE WOULD SUGGEST THE FOLLOWING
STARTING POINTS FOR A NEW ELECTRO-SEAL USER;
- Setting the plate heat at 400ºF has proven to be a good starting point.
Setting the electrode heat will depend on the type of adhesive being
used. A cycle time of 1 1/2 - 2 seconds for average weight fabrics and
labels has proven adequate for laundry proof attachment.
Remember…these are only basics, and these settings can vary. Seal a label to a
sample. As your Electro-Sealer times out and releases itself, immediately remove
the fabric and lift the corner of the label. If the adhesive has stuck to both the fabric
and the label, the sealing can be judged successful. If all the adhesive is on the fabric
and none on the label, decrease the plate heat or cut back the time. Adhesives tend to
flow toward the heat.
If the adhesive has not transferred to the fabric, you have three adjustments that can
be made:
A. Increase the plate heat
B. Decrease the electrode heat; thermoplastics tend to flow towards higher
heat when melting.
C. Increase the cycle time to allow complete melting.
If the adhesive has all transferred to the fabric with none left on the label, you may:
A. Reduce the plate heat
B. Decrease the cycle time
You must judge for yourself, depending on the fabric's sensitivity to heat and time,
which of the adjustments will be best.
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Leveling the Press
3/8-16 X 2 1/4 CAP SCREW
1. With the heat on, set the dwell timer for one (1) second or less; put a light
colored cloth or paper on the base plate (bottom platen); then, put a piece of
carbon paper, carbon side down. Run the machine trough a cycle. The
carbon paper will leave a picture of sealing area on the cloth or paper. THE
COLOR SHOULD BE EVEN. A dark area indicates more pressure in that
area and should be corrected.
2. If the out of level condition is in either the front or back, the base plate can
be tilted.
3. Loosen the bolt to lower front and raise the back.
4. Tighten to raise the front, lower the back (see fig below)
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Operation
To put your Electro-Sealer into operation, turn on the main switch. Set the plate and
electrode heat controls to the desired temperature. Turn on the vacuum pump by
using the switch located on the power cord for the pump.
Turn on the auto switch. This will cause the vacuum arm to pull a label from the
hopper and move it into position until the operator depresses the foot pedal, sealing
the label onto the garment. The pedal must be held down until the press cycles out
and the seal is completed. As the press starts to rise from the garment, the foot pedal
can be released, which resets the vacuum arm to feed another label. In doing this,
the machine automatically feeds another label while the operator is removing the
garment and inserting another.
When the label has been fed into position for sealing, it is important that the label is
totally under the electrode so that the pressure is exerted on the adhesive coated
label.
The position of the vacuum arm is always the same and so to change the position of
the label relative to the electrode, you must change the position where the hopper
places the label on the vacuum arm. To move the label left or right, the hopper is
moved by loosening the lower hopper bracket, shifting the hopper in the direction
desired, then tightening the bracket in position.
Setting the Controls
Heat dwell time, and pressure are the basic fundamentals that determine the results
obtainable on a thermoplastic sealing application. It is impossible with the
variety of fabric material and constructions, as well as design of garments, to
establish any one setting that will give you the most desirable results under all
circumstance, but settings will be suggested upon request and submission of an
application.
1) Set the heat electrode (Top platen) and base plate (Bottom platen) to the
desired temperature (See heat control section).
2) Turn auto switch to the on position
3) Set dwell time recommended by the transfer manufacturer
INDEX: Pressing the INDEX key advances the display to the next menu item. May
also be used in conjunction with other keys as noted below.
UP ARROW: Increments a value, changes a menu item, or selects the item to ON.
The maximum value obtainable is 9999 regardless of decimal point placement.
DOWN ARROW: Decrements a value, changes a menu item, or selects the item to
OFF. The minimum value obtainable is –1999 regardless of decimal point
placement.
ENTER: Pressing ENTER stores the value or the item changed. If not pressed, the
previously stored value or item will be retained. The display will flash once when
ENTER is pressed.
UP ARROW & ENTER: Pressing these keys simultaneously brings up the
secondary menu starting at the alarm, tune, or cycle item (depending on
programming). Pressing these keys for 5 seconds will bring up the secure menu.
INDEX & DOWN ARROW: Pressing these keys simultaneously will allow backing up
one menu item, or if at the first menu item they will cause the display to return to the
primary menu. If an alarm condition has occurred, these keys may be used to reset
the alarm.
INDEX & ENTER: Pressing these keys simultaneously and holding them for 5
seconds allows recovery from the various error messages. The following menu
items will be reset:
OPEn InP: Input error message bAd InP: Input error message
CHEC CAL: Check calibration error
Correct the problems associated with the above conditions before using these reset
keys. More than one error could be present. Caution is advised since several items
are reset at one time.
While in the Primary or Secondary Menu, if no key is pressed for a period of 30
seconds, the display will return to the HOME position displaying the temperature
value. While in the Secure Menu, if no key is pressed for a period of 60 seconds,
the display will return to the HOME position displaying the temperature value.
Outputs are disabled (turned off) when the Secure Menu is active.
NOTE: To move to the Primary Menu quickly from any other menu, press the UP
ARROW & ENTER keys followed by pressing the INDEX & DOWN
ARROW keys.
Four levels of security are provided. The display shows the current security level.
To change security levels change the password value using the UP ARROW
and DOWN ARROW keys and pressing the ENTER key. Refer to the
password table (following) for the correct value to enter for the security level
desired. The SEC1 or SEC2 menu items security level may be viewed or changed
at any time regardless of the present security level.
To set the access level to, for example, 2, at the SEC1 menu item press the UP ARROW key until the upper display shows the password, 1101.
Press the ENTER key. The display will blink, and return with the level value,
2, in the upper display.
The password values shown in the table cannot be altered, so retain a copy of these
pages for future reference. This is the only reference made to password values in
this instruction book.
1. Remove accumulated moisture form the air filter by opening the bleed valve
located at the base of the filter bowl.
2. To check the sealing area for an out of parallel condition: with the heat on,
set the timer for one (1) second or less; place a light colored cloth or paper
on the base plate; put a piece of carbon paper, carbon down on the cloth,
and run the machine through a cycle. The carbon paper will leave a picture
of the sealing area on the cloth. THE COLOR SHOULD BE EVEN. A
dark area indicates more pressure in that area and should be corrected.
3. If the out of level condition is either in the front or back, the base plate can
be tilted. Loosen the bolt to lower the front and raise the back. Tighten to
raise the front, lower the back.
4. If it is side to side, it must be corrected with shims placed under the base
plate insulator block.
5. Light or dark spots within the sealing area will indicate that either of the
plates may be warped. This would require surface grinding by a machine
shop. (Make certain that the vacuum arm does not extend lower than the
electrode.)
6. Lubricate the head assembly guide pin monthly with white grease.
7. Lubricate the feed arm shaft and rack with light oil, a FEW drops weekly.
8. The Teflon® composition covers on the electrode and base plate must be
changed as frequency of use dictates. They provide a non-stick surface,
which can be wiped clean with a cloth.
9. Check the vacuum filters monthly and clean or replace as required.
Hold Switch turned on. Hold Switch should be turned off.
No heat / no movements Bad fuse.
No power. Check power to its source.
Timer moves / heat works
No movement
No heat / no indicator light,
no meter indicator
No heat / no indicator light.
Meter reads +50
Heat out of control Unit malfunctions.
Probe shorted. Replace probe.
Heat working, meter not in
the green band
Air leak at 4-way valve
exhaust
Lack of air pressure
Binding cylinder
Bad 4-way valve
No power Check wiring
Bad probe Replace probe.
Error in manual reset control Reset according to Athens Booklet.
Internal leak in cylinder
Check and / or replace fuse.
Check main airline.
Disconnect main air line, attempt to move cylinder
by hand, loosen air line from 4-way valve to
TOP of cylinder; operate machine. If not,
replace valve. If air escapes, tighten and check
line to the BOTTOM of cylinder.
Replace Unit
Replace or rebuild cylinder
Jammed 4-way valve Replace 4-way valve
Timer will not reset Reset switch not functioning Adjust or replace