HIX SwingMan Installation Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

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15”x15” Economy Swing Away Heat Press

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

Installation and Preparation .......................................................................3

Operation ................................................................................................... 3

Transfer Application ...................................................................................4

Maintenance & Repairs ............................................................................. 5

CONTENTS

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Trouble Shooting ................................................................................................ 6

BEFORE warranty repair you MUST get Prior Authorization:

Parts Identification (Exploded View / Parts List) ....................................7-8

Warranty...................................................................................................12

(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.

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Remember to save all packing materials - including box,

liner and board. You may need these for shipping your

RECEIVING AND SHIPPING

UNPACKING

machine or if a repair is necessary in the future.

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

DO NOT RISK COSTLY SHIPPING DAMAGE!

SHIP ONLY IN ORIGINAL BOX.

provided.

1. Fasten machine to plywood shipping base with bolts

will not swing around during shipment.

2. Make sure handle is pressed down so that the heat platen

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Fold in flaps and seal the box.

(Additional bottom boards, box and liners may be obtained

from your supplier for a nominal cost.)

3. Place in original box, and put side liner and top liner in place.

OPERATION

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ga.-3 conductor . Maximum length, 25’ (7.62 m).

rubber feet.

INSTALLATION

1. Remove plywood shipping base and install self adhesive

2. Plug the machine into the correct grounded electrical outlet.

WARNING: When using an extension cord, use 12 or 14

ON/OFF & TEMPERATURE

transfer manufacturer’s guidelines). Heat indicating light will

come on. While the machine is heating, the heat light will

remain on until it has reached set temperature. The heat

light will cycle on and off in order to maintain the desired

temperature.

1. Turn temperature knob to desired setting (Refer to your

2. Turn temperature knob to “off” position when you are done.

PRESSURE

machine, should be set so that the heat head will lock down

firmly with your product in place. The handle is locked when it

1. The pressure control knob, located at the top / rear of the

damage, voiding the machine warranty!

another and will vary to achieve the desired result.

Always refer to your transfer manufacturer’s guidelines

for pressure settings.

is in the horizontal position as shown in the exploded view on

page 6, item 19.

counterclockwise and increased by turning it clockwise. If

the handle will not lock down, try reducing the pressure.

2. Pressure is reduced by turning knob (with machine open)

NOTE: Adjustments may be required from one product to

CAUTION: Excessive pressure can cause structural

TIME

it takes to apply.

1. Refer to your transfer manufacturer’s guidelines for the time

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OPERATION

TRANSFER APPLICATION

guidelines on temperature, pressure, pressing time, and

whether to peel the transfer hot or cold.

1. Check your transfer paper instructions to get the proper

come in contact with the electrical cord or any other item.

2. Swing the heat platen all the way out making sure not to

heat platen back and clamp down to test your pressure

setting. NOTE: Wrinkles may also be removed by bringing

heated platen in contact with the garment before the transfer

is positioned.

3. Align garment (or other item) on the lower platen and swing

you want it to appear on the garment (or other item) with

printed side down. (Make sure that you have “mirrored” your

image before printing out the transfer).

4. Swing heat platen back out and position your transfer where

garments, always place a sheet of paper or cardboard

between the layers of garments so that bleeding through or

reheating of the transfer already applied does not occur.

5. When doing double sided or sublimation transfers on

6. Pull operating handle down locking the machine closed. After

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the designated time has elapsed, open the machine.

7. First, remove the transfer as specified and then the product.

prevent excessive wear on the silicone pad.

8. When not transferring, leave the heat platen up in order to

MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS

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to remove any excess material from the heat platen.

CLEANING THE HEAT PLATEN

1. Unplug the machine and allow to cool.

2. Swing the heat platen away for easier access.

3. Use a soap or detergent and nonmetallic scrubbing sponge

LUBRICATION

household oil.

1. Every 3 months, lubricate moving parts with ordinary

thermostat may need replaced.

www.hixcorp.com for instructions. Part s ordering is available

on-line.

THERMOSTAT

1. If there is little/no heat or the machine overheats, your

2. Call HIX customer service at 620-231-8568 or visit

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION

ITEM# DESCRIPTION QTY

PARTS LIST

1 914-01-000 BASE ASSEMBLY 1

2 85860 POWER CORD 1

3 14584 1/2-13 JAM NUT 5

4 63320 THRUST WASHER 2

5 63622 THRUST NEEDLE ROLLER 1

6 1 1940 ROMEX CLAMP 1

7 13254 CORD GRIP 1

8 913-01-005 ELECTRIC BOX 1

9 50169 HEAT LAMP 1

10 63649 SCREW 10-24x5/16 1

1 1 13045 FUSE 1

12 571 18 FUSE HOLDER 1

13 62898 KNOB - ADJUSTMENT 1

14 65052 1/2-13 ALL THREAD 1

15 914-02-000 ARM ASSEMBLY 1

16 23073 GUIDE TUBE 1

17 87169 5/16-18 NUT 4

18 16683 5/16 WASHER 4

19 63355 TOGGLE CLAMP 1

20 10769 5/16-18 x 1" BOL T 8

21 63460 3/8" MODIFIED BOL T 1

22 47753 3/8-16 JAM NUT 1

23 63584 PLATEN MOUNT PLATE 1

24 16642 1/2" WASHER 1

25 63355 1/2-13 x 3" BOLT 1

26 94854 KNOB - THERMOST AT 1

27 15446 SCREW 10x3/8 1

28 8400028O THERMOSTAT COVER 1

29 15255 SCREW 8x1/2 4

30 4104003A HEAT SHIELD 1

31 14060 HEAT PLATEN 1

32 16436 THERMOSTAT 1

33 14842 3/8 P AD PRECUST 15X15X3/8 1

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

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EXPLODED VIEW

TROUBLE SHOOTING

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