Hix HT-400, HT-600 Owner's Manual
HT-600
HT-400
70345 RV G_121316
Receiving & Setup ............................................................................................ 2
Operation .......................................................................................................... 3
Setting Temperature & Time ............................................................................. 4
Preference Settings .......................................................................................... 5
Machine Presets ............................................................................................6-7
Cycle Count ...................................................................................................... 8
Temperature & Time Modes .............................................................................9
Platen Pressure .............................................................................................. 10
Transfer Application ........................................................................................ 11
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................12-14
Repairs ...........................................................................................................15
Maintenance ................................................................................................... 15
Warranty .........................................................................................................16
HT-400 & HT-600
Manual Clamshell with Pressure Readout
15”x15” & 16”x20” Heat Transfer Machines
OWNER’S MANUALOWNER’S MANUAL
CONTENTS
BEFORE warranty repair you MUST get Prior Authorization:
For Customer Service, Call 1-800-835-0606
or Visit www.hixcorp.com
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RECEIVING & SETUP
SHIPPING OR RETURNS
NOTE: Save all of your shipping/packing materials.
DO NOT RISK COSTLY SHIPPING DAMAGE!
SHIP ONLY IN ORIGINAL BOX.
1. Fasten machine to plywood shipping base with bolts provided.
2. Tie or tape handle securely to base.
3. Place in original box, and put side liner and top liner in place. Fold in
aps and seal the box. (Additional bottom boards, box and liners may
be obtained from your supplier for a nominal cost.)
UNPACKING
Remember to save all packing materials - including box, liner and
board. You may need these for shipping your machine or if a repair is
necessary in the future.
INSPECTION
Inspect your machine for hidden shipping damage. Contact the delivery
company immediately, should you nd damage.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove plywood shipping base bolts (see A and B) and screw on feet
or afx self-adhesive rubber feet provided.
CAUTION: Handle must be tied to base before moving or shipping.
ATTENTION: Immobiliser la poignée avant de trasporter.
2. Carefully cut tape/wrap holding machine closed.
3. Plug the machine into the correct grounded electrical outlet.
WARNING: When using an extension cord, use 12 or 14 ga.-3 conductor.
Maximum length, 25’ (7.762 m).
ATTENTION: Utiliser des ralonges d’au moins 12 à 14 ga - 3 phases;
longueur maximale de 7.7 mètres.
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OPERATION
1. Turn on the machine by pushing the on/off switch.
Startup/Splash screen is displayed as the controller boots up.
Note: The current program number and the software revision of the control-
ler are displayed at startup. (The default settings are program number
P 1 for °F, P 2 for °C and software revision RV 1.0)
After boot up, the home screen is displayed showing the current heat platen
temperature and set cycle time. The heat indicating lamp is represented
by the snowake in the upper left corner of the display. The heat indicating
lamp will display anytime the heating element is heating and will cycle on
and off after the set temperature is reached to maintain set temperature.
MACHINE PRESET
BUTTONS
ACCESS
SETTINGS MENU
TEMPERATURE
READOUT/SETTING
HEAT INDICATING
LAMP
TEMPERATURE
MODE
TIME
READOUT/SETTING
TIME SCALE
PRESSURE READOUT
HOME MENU SCREEN
Startup/Splash Screen
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ADJUST TEMPERATURE:
1. Touch the temperature readout on the display. “UP” ▲ and “DOWN” ▼
arrows will appear on the right side of the display and the temperature
value will start ashing and to indicate it is in set mode.
2. Press the “UP” ▲ or “DOWN” ▼ arrow to change the temperature
value. Holding down on an arrow will change the temperature in 1 degree increments for 10 values; then change to 10 degrees incremental
changes.
3. Once the desired temperature value is set, either press the temperature
value to lock the set temperature or simply wait for 2 seconds and it
will lock in the new value automatically.
ADJUST CYCLE TIME:
1. Touch the time readout on the display. “UP” ▲ and “DOWN” ▼ arrows
will appear on the right side of the display and the cycle time value will
start ashing and to indicate it is in set mode.
2. Press the “UP” ▲ or “DOWN” ▼ arrow to change the cycle time value.
Holding down on an arrow will change the time in 1 second increments
for 5 values; then change to 10 seconds incremental changes.
3. Once the desired cycle time value is set, either press the time readout
to lock the cycle time or simply wait for 2 seconds and it will lock in the
new value automatically.
SETTING TEMPERATURE & TIME
TIME ADJUSTMENT SCREEN
UP ARROW
DOWN ARROW
TIME
READOUT/SETTING
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT SCREEN
TEMPERATURE
READOUT/SETTING
UP ARROW
DOWN ARROW
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SETTINGS:
1. Press the “?” on the upper right corner of the display on the Home
Menu Screen to access the settings menu.
2. Press the settings sub menu title to be adjusted.
SHUTDOWN TIMEOUT
The shutdown feature shuts off the heat to the press after a period of inactivity.
NOTE: The factory default is set at 3.0 hours.
1. From the settings menu press the “Shutdown Timeout” sub menu
title.
2. Press the “UP” ▲ and/or “DOWN” ▼ arrows to set the desired shutdown time.
NOTE: Shutdown time adjusts in 1/2 hour intervals. Press the “Down” ▼
button until “Disable” is displayed will deactivate this setting.
3. Press “Save” to save the setting.
4. Press “Back” to return to the previous screen.
NOTE: After the shutdown time has elapsed with the press idle, the heating
element will stop cycling to maintain the set temperature and the
home screen will display “SHUTDOWN.” Touching the display or
closing the press will take the machine out of shutdown mode.
PREFERENCE SETTINGS
SETTINGS MENU SCREEN
RETURN TO
PREVIOUS
SCREEN
ADJUST SHUTDOWN TIMEOUT
SETTING
SET QUANTITY OF PRESETS
DISPLAYED
VIEW/RESET CYCLE COUNT
SET TEMPERATURE SCALE
PREFERENCE
SET TIME SCALE PREFERENCE
SHUTDOWN TIMEOUT ADJUSTMENT SCREEN
UP ARROW
DOWN ARROW
SHUTDOWN TIMEOUT
SETTING
SAVE SETTINGS RETURN TO PREVIOUS SCREEN
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