HIX HG-500 Installation Manual

HIX Mug Wrap Instructions

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1. TRIM TRANSFER: Before applying, trim the
transfer so that there is no excess paper above or
below the mug.

2. APPLY TRANSFER: Secure the ends of your
transfer to the mug using heat tape.

Tip: Cut transfer such that it touches handle.
Some cup coatings will melt and stick to and
tear the silicone rubber.

TIPS

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TIP: Fold one end of the heat tape to make for quick,
easy removal of transfer.

3. WRAP MUG: Lay mug wrap flat on the table, posi­tion mug in the center of wrap and bring ends of wrap
together by pushing the tab end of clasp through slot.
With the tab end of the wrap in your right hand, hold
the bottom end of the clasp with the thumb and forefin­ger of your right hand. Hold the top end of the slot end
of the wrap with the thumb and forefinger of your left
hand. Insert the tab through the clasp and then hold­ing both ends of the wrap between your thumb and
forefinger,
squeeze
until clasp
locks in
place.

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NOTICE: HANDLE MUG WRAPS WITH CARE

Do not drop or bang mugs with wraps together. Handle with care, keep away from sharp objects and
long fingernails. Small cuts can lead to tearing of the wrap. After use let cool before re-use.

HIX Mug Oven

with Cooler

MGW072307

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Heat Tape

Tip: Trim the top of the transfer with a
straight edge; this will assist you in lining the
transfer up with the top of the mug to help
eliminate crooked transfers.

TIPS

& TRICKS

TIPS

& TRICKS

TIPS

& TRICKS

TIP: Position any excess wrap towards the bottom
of the mug. This will allow the mug to sit more
securely in the oven.

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4. PLACE IN OVEN: Make sure oven is set per
transfer/ink manufactures specified temperature usu­ally 400° degrees Fahrenheit for sublimation. Place
your wrapped mugs in the oven top down, this will
allow heat to be trapped inside of the mug, improving
transfer quality. Space each mug at least 2 inches
apart; 2” spacing allows for maximum airflow
between mugs and more even heating of the
entire mug.

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5. REMOVE AND COOL: NOTE: If you are not
using a HIX Mug Oven with a Cooler then you will
need to wear heat protective gloves to handle the fin­ished wraps and mugs.

Remove mug from oven with heat protective gloves.
Lay mug on table holding the handle with one glove;
with your protected thumb, simply pull up on tab until
wrap releases. Pull
the heat tape from the
tabbed end and imme­diately remove transfer
with one swift motion.
Place mug in room
temperature water to
cool mug and stop
sublimation process.

CAUTION: Wrap will
be hot. Use care when
applying wrap to another mug. Do not re-use wrap
when hot, let cool.

CAUTION:

MUG(S) and MUG WRAP(S) ARE HOT AFTER HEATING.
ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTION.

INCREASING THE LIFE OF YOUR WRAP

The following actions will increase the life of your wrap and
help to prevent premature failure.

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Do not load mugs with a hot wrap. Allow to cool. Hot wraps
tear easier.

• Be careful when squeezing the wrap to attach the ends of
the clasp. Any contact by fingernails into the rubber can
cause tearing.

• When starting the closure process be sure to have the mug
handle centered between the clasp ends. This will allow for
equal stretching of the wrap.

• Space your mugs at least 2” apart in oven, this will allow for
more even heating and airflow between mugs. Also this will
prevent mugs from banging together reducing the life of your wrap.

• Do not drop or bang mugs with wraps together. Handle with
care, keep away from sharp objects and long fingernails.
Small cuts can lead to tearing of the wrap.

• Some lower quality coatings on mugs may actually soften
during the transfer process. If this is the case it can cause
the rubber to stick to the coating. Making the transfer sheet
long enough to reach the handles will help prevent tearing
due to rubber adhering to the coating.

• Only use on items the wrap is designed for; 11oz and 15oz
mugs. Use of these wraps for anything else may give poor
results or shorten the life of the wrap and could result in
damage such as tearing. For unusually sized or shaped
items please utilize a wrap custom made for your application.

• Not recommended for photo paper transfer.

Warranty: One year on metal parts, 90 days on adhesive;
There is no warranty on the silicone rubber. Caution must
be used in handling the wraps. Keep sharp items away
from wrap material.

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Protective glove