HIX SD-2632 Installation Manual

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SD-2632 Screen Dryer

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Receiving and Shipping ............................................................................ 2

CONTENTS

Set Up and Operation............................................................................. 3 -6

BEFORE warranty repair you MUST get Prior Authorization:

Maintenance ..............................................................................................6

Ordering Parts ........................................................................................... 7

Warranty.....................................................................................................8

(Effective January 1, 2007)

HIX will automatically register the equipment on the date it was shipped to you or your

WARRANTY

distributor. If the equipment was not purchased directly from HIX, but through a distributor

(either domestic or foreign), please keep a copy of their sales invoice showing the serial

number and date it was sold/shipped to you with this warranty. In this case, we will use the

distributor’s invoice date as the beginning warranty date. STAPLE A COPY OF YOUR RE-

CEIPT TO THIS WARRANTY and keep in a safe place to provide verification of your warranty

should a problem occur. Thank you.

Please fill in the following information and attach a copy of your receipt for your records.

Date Purchased: _____________________ From: _________________________________

This warranty applies to equipment manufactured by the HIX Corporation (HIX), Pittsburg,

Model #: ____________________________ Serial #: ________________________________

Kansas, U.S.A. HIX warrants to the original purchaser, its Conveyor Dryers, Heat Transfer

Presses, Mug Presses, Mug Glazer, Retensionable Screen Frames, Textile Printers, Spot

Heaters, and Exposure Units against defects in workmanship and material, except for wear

In the event of a defect, HIX, at its option, will repair, replace or substitute the defective item

and tear for a period of “One Year” from the date of purchase. HIX warrants its Accessories,

Reten Splines/Hardware/Tool Kit, and Shuttle for a period of 90 days from the date of pur-

chase. DoughXpress and Thermatrol products are covered under separate warranty.

In the case of heat transfer presses (except the Mug Press, Hobby Lite), HIX warrants the

at no cost during this period subject to the limitations of insurance and shipping costs stated

below.

heat casting for the “Life” of the machine for the original purchaser. If a part becomes obsolete

at the time for repair, and/or cannot be reasonably substituted for, HIX will credit, at half the

This warranty does not cover belts, pads, mug wraps, mug press liners, canvas, rubber

then current list price or last recorded price, only that part toward a new machine or any

product HIX offers. This credit offer shall be the sole responsibility of the HIX Corporation in the

event of an obsolete part.

blankets, bulbs, glass, PTFE or finish, rod ends, turn buckles on printers, or mug press or

damages due to accident, misuse/abuse, alterations or damage due to neglect, shipping or

lack of proper lubrication or maintenance. HIX shall not be responsible for repairs or alterations

made by any person without the prior written authorization by HIX. This warranty is the sole

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In the case of a problem with the equipment identified herein, HIX Corporation should be

and exclusive warranty of HIX and no person, agent, distributor, or dealer of HIX is authorized

to change, amend or modify the terms set forth herein, in whole or in part.

contacted during regular business hours to discuss the problem and verify an existing war-

ranty. HIX personnel will assist the customer to correct any problems which can be corrected

through operation or maintenance instructions, simple mechanical adjustments, or replace-

of the customer, and not that of HIX, and HIX shall not be responsible for improper handling or

ment of parts. In the event the problem cannot be corrected by phone, and upon the issuance

of a return authorization by HIX, the equipment shall be returned to HIX or an authorized

service representative. All insurance and shipment/freight costs are solely the responsibility

This expressed warranty is given in lieu of any and all other warranties, whether ex-

In no event shall HIX’s liability for breach of warranty extend beyond the obligation to repair

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which

damage in transit. HIX offers a reconditioning service and a core exchange/credit policy on

some models. HIX customer service personnel may be contacted for complete return authori-

zation and reconditioning information.

pressed or implied, including but not limited to those of merchantability and fitness for a

particular purpose, and constitutes the only warranty made by HIX Corporation.

or replace the nonconforming goods. HIX shall not be liable for any other damages, either

incidental or consequential, or the action as brought in contract, negligence or otherwise.

Manufacturers of the Finest Quality Textile and Graphics Screen Printing and Heat Transfer Equipment

vary from state to state.

©2007 HIX Corp. 8 SD062207

customer service.

SPECS

get Prior Authorization:

Slotted air knives provide even

8 fully adjustable frame rails for

heated air to every frame.

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10° sloping bars eliminate mesh

contact with shelf.

Air circulation system removes

screens up to 26” x 32”.

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Door seals prevent light from

Separate fan & heat switch.

moist air displacement and the

rate of 100 cfm.

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120V also available in 220V .

entering and air from escaping.

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CALL 1-800-835-0606 for parts and

BEFORE warranty repair you MUST

800 watts/2,700 BTU,

Custom models available.

Innovative angle rack system,

•26” x 32” counter top perfect

for screen stretching surface

7 amps/ 120 volts.

or table top exposure unit.

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Filtered Air prevents pin

with self leveling configuration

eliminates moveable parts.

Galvanized interior resists

holes.

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rusting.

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RECEIVING & SHIPPING ORDERING PARTS

DO NOT RISK COSTLY SHIPPING DAMAGE!

SHIP ONLY IN ORIGINAL BOX.

Remember to save all packing materials - including box,

base and liners. You may need these for shipping your

machine or if a repair is necessary in the future.

UNPACKING

Inspect your machine for hidden shipping damage. Contact

the delivery company immediately , should you find damage.

INSPECTION

NOTE: Save all of your shipping/packing materials.

SHIPPING OR RETURNS

shipping tape.

(Additional box, base and liners may be obtained from your

supplier for a nominal cost.)

1. Place SD-2632 in original box. Secure with reinforced

OPERATION

SET UP AND OPERATION

shipping damage. Report any damage you find to your ship-

per immediately. Place on a sturdy , level surface.

1. Remove the Screen Dryer from its carton and inspect for

2. Unwrap the cordset and plug into the grounded power source.

Note: When using an extension cord, use only grounded 14 gauge

or lower gauge with a maximum length of 25 feet.

The HIX screen dryer is equipped with heat and a filtered air

circulation system. The Power On switch on the upper area of

the front face turns on the blower fan. The built-in blower sys-

tem will achieve moist air replacement at the rate of 100 cfm.

The Heater on switch beneath it activates the heat element.

After the initial warm up, the preset thermostat inside the dryer

is designed to maintain temperatures at approximately 1 10°

degree F . Y ou can also choose to run the air circulation without

heat.

In combination, the heat and air can greatly improve the drying

times of coated and degreased screens.

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OPERATION

In high volume operations it is suggested that preparing

screens in sets of eight (maximum capacity) is the best way to

maintain efficient use of the dryer . When each set of screens is

completed remove them from the dryer and store in a dark dust

free environment in preparation for the next step. Note: screens

coated with emulsion must be kept out of the light at all times

during the drying phase and in storage to avoid curing the

emulsion prematurely . The durable melamine top is great for

preparing, stretching or coating screen mesh during pre-press.

It can also be used as a base for the TT180 exposure unit

which has the same dimensions as the HIX screen dryer.

MAINTENANCE

AIR FILTER:

The dust free environment inside the HIX screen dryer is

achieved by the use of an open foam filter, which should be

removed and cleaned monthly or more frequently in dusty

environments. The filter is located near the bottom of the unit

on the right side. The filter can be easily removed by unsnap-

ping the black plastic cover and removing the filter .

After cleaning, simply hold the filter over the air intake vent and

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snap the plastic filter cover back into place.

OPERATION

Fig 1

DRYING TIMES:

Drying times will vary , depending on many factors:

• Are you drying wet screens or liquid emulsion?

• What mesh counts are you using; coarse or fine?

• What is the consistency of your emulsion?

• Are you seeking a thick or thin application?

• Did you air blow water out of recycled/ washed out screen?

In house testing will better determine your drying time.

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Note: Be mindful that poorly coated screens may drip emul-

sion onto the screens below.

Freshly coated screens need a dark environment because they

are light sensitive. Always remember to shut the door . When

the screens are dry move them into another dark dust free

environment or seal them in dark or covered plastic bags.

OPERATION

Y our HIX screen dryer was designed to hold up to 8 screens up

to 26” x 32” in size.

The HIX screen dryer can be used effectively for:

• Drying screens that have been degreased.

• Drying screens that have been coated with emulsion.

• Drying screens that have been exposed and washed out.

• Storing exposed and unexposed screens in a dark and

dust free environment.

The innovative angle rack system is designed to eliminate

cumbersome movable screen holders that grind and bind up

after excessive use. Each of the eight tiers has its own angle

bracket mounted on the right side of the dryer wall to support

the edge of the screen frame. Additionally there are two bars,

one in the front and back to support the left side of the frame

with minimal contact. The bars are angled on a 10° degree

slope, with the HIX exlusive filtered Hot Air flow slot s beneath

each screen.

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There are no movable parts on the screen racks.

INSERTION OF SCREENS:

Normal screen prep involves stretching, degreasing, and lastly

coating the screens with emulsion.

1. As you finish coating each screen, take the screen and

gently insert it in and along the angle bracket rail located on the

right side of the screen dryer until it clears the edge of the door

frame.

2. Gently set the left side of the screen frame down until that

corner rests on the angled bar (see Fig 1). The angle rack

brackets and bars are preset so that any size screen will

always be level, and contact with the screen frame will be

minimal, occurring only on the bottom corner edge.

NOTE: